Mari Chiba picked up knitting again while serving in Armenia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Her obsession for detail and need to create have made her a passionate knitwear designer. She focuses on classic silhouettes with customized fitting and elegant details. Her patterns have been published in Knitscene, Interweave Knits, The Unofficial Harry Potter Knits, Knitty, and Twist Collective magazines. You can find more of Mari’s work on her website: www.mariknits.com and on Ravelry as MariChiba.
From the April 2020 issue
Learn to knit two-color brioche with this squishy, cozy, reversible cowl! This cowl is perfect for learning the basics of working brioche stitch in the round. Made in colors that envoke a wintery chill, this cowl is sure to keep you super warm.
View ProjectHow the stitches are worked are slightly different depending on whether you knit with the yarn held in your right hand or in your left, so in this tutorial I’ll be showing you both. First we’ll go over the directions in Rib Round 1, the slyo and the bp, then the directions for Rib Round
View ProjectFrom the February 2015 issue
Add a touch of playful charm to your winter wardrobe with the When Pigs Fly Beanie, part of our Fair Isle Series. This stranded Fair Isle hat features adorable flying pigs and sweet hearts, making it the perfect accessory to celebrate Valentine’s Day or to share a smile on any chilly day.
The intricate pattern combines vibrant colors and classic Fair Isle techniques to create a cozy, snug hat that’s as festive as it is functional. Whether you’re knitting it for yourself or gifting it to someone special, this hat will keep hearts warm and spirits high throughout the season.
View ProjectFrom the December 2014 issue
If you’re the type of person who is always cold, this is your pattern. Made to be ultra warm and stretchy, this quick-knit chunky cowl can also double as a shrug. You’ll never be cold again!
View ProjectFrom the December 2014 issue
Make a hat that matches the equally cute Hip to be Square Gloves using the same motif with a bit of a twist. This slouchy hat is perfect for stuffing your hair into and has plenty of depth to cover your ears.
View ProjectFrom the December 2014 issue
Got yarn scraps? Put them to use with these simple mitts that are perfect for knitters . Whip up the matching hat and you’ll have a complete set that’s perfect for winter.
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