By Renee West
From the October 2015 issue
Traveling Vines features zig-zagging rows of slipped stitches that cover the fronts and run up the sides of these royal purple socks. These socks can be made in three different sizes to suite any sized feet.
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This fingerless mitts design was inspired by an interest in reinventing stitches and working in new directions. Azure Dreams features a repeating stitch pattern to create an airy but still warm fingerless mitts pattern that’s perfect for apple and pumpkin picking.
View ProjectFrom the August 2015 issue
This sideways shawl is inspired by wonderful summer berries and their tendency to cluster on the ends of their branches. The size and shape of this shawl lends itself to be worn either traditionally or draped around the neck, enhancing any outfit and making an excellent accessory for those cool summer evenings.
View ProjectFrom the August 2015 issue
The free-flowing fabrics and elegant drapes of the 1920s are the inspiration behind the Sunshine Bright Scarf. Featuring an easily memorized, feathered eyelet and fan stitch combination, this scarf will make a charming accessory that is sure to become an essential item in many wardrobes. This scarf features a provisional cast-on to start, so if you need a quick refresher, check out our video tutorial below.
View ProjectFrom the June 2024 issue
The colors in this pair of socks evoke the lush greenery along the beach while the special twist and cross stitches add delicate details along the entire sock. Warm, vivid colors and an intermediate design help make this sock a summertime favorite.
View ProjectBy Mari Chiba
From the August 2015 issue
This reversible and lightweight lacy scarf is the perfect summer accessory! Worked up in a bold shade of magenta, this openwork cowl is airy enough for summer but can be worn well into the fall as well.
View ProjectBy Manda Shah
The Apricot Lace Scarf is a stunning piece that combines intricate lace work with the soft warmth of summer’s hues. This intermediate-level pattern showcases a beautifully textured lace design, offering a light, airy feel that’s perfect for the season. Its delicate construction ensures it won’t overwhelm the heat, while the soft apricot color adds a refreshing pop to your wardrobe. Whether you’re draping it over your shoulders for an evening out or tying it around your neck for a casual look, this scarf elevates any outfit with a touch of sophistication. The Apricot Lace Scarf is not just a summer accessory—it’s a statement piece that blends comfort and elegance effortlessly.
View ProjectFrom the April 2022 issue
Colors of the Sea is a beautiful and lightweight lace shawl worked up in the color of the Atlantic Ocean. The semi-circular shawl is knit top down in varying bands of lace and textured stitches that increase outwards and end in a knit-on lace border, mimicking the ebb and flow of the sea.
View ProjectFrom the August 2015 issue
A hand-dyed yarn and bobbled texture combine to create a beautiful clutch that will remind you of your vacation all year round. Worked up in a dimensional stitch pattern with a stockinette liner, this clutch is perfect for carrying the necessities.
View ProjectFrom the June 2015 issue
This toe-up sock pattern is reminiscent of taking a quiet walk on the beach at low tide, watching the waves of water coast onto shore and then rock back out to sea. The golden self-striping yarn adds a hint of fluidity to the pattern, like watching the sand slip through an hourglass.
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