From the June 2023 issue
Step into warmer weather with these lacy and airy socks. These are perfect to make for yourself or as a gift for someone who loves playful colors and bold design.
View ProjectBy Deepika
From the April 2017 issue
Padma is a delicate cowl that combines rows of detailed lotus-like lace knitted in the round, starting with picot stitch cast on. The pattern is worked upwards in lace pattern and then cast off with picot stitch. This picot cast on and cast off gives this cowl a fun, feminine look. It’s designed to fit snug around the neck but can easily be customized for longer length.
View ProjectFrom the April 2017 issue
June’s birthstone is the ever-changing alexandrite. This is a bottom-up crescent shawl inspired by the colorful alexandrite stone which ranges in colors from pink to purple to green to blue and more. The size and shape of the shawl lends itself to be worn traditionally or draped around the neck, enhancing any outfit for any occasion.
(P.S. Pearl is an alternative birthstone for June. You can knit this shawl in the eggshell colorway if you wish to have a pearl version of this shawl.)
View ProjectBy Vikki Bird
From the February 2017 issue
These socks feature a simple lace pattern, and are ankle length to make them even more appropriate for spring. The picot cuff adds a delicate detail that’s perfect for the season. The socks are knit from the toe up, with a gusset and slipped stitch heel flap.
View ProjectBy Deepika
From the April 2020 issue
This seamless, baby girl dress worked in the round from the top down. The front and the back up to the bodice are knit plain then the body is worked in Estonian flower pattern to the end of the full princess skirt. After the raglan yoke is complete, the sleeves and body are separated. This is designed with positive ease, so there will be lots of room to grow into it.
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This is a sideways shawl that was inspired by a unique leaf stitch pattern that is reminiscent of beautiful leaves seen on succulents. The shawl is crescent shawl with a thick cable atop the lace border even pretty enough to be flower petals.
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The flowering cactus is often the focal point of a cactus garden, having unique ribbed leaves with fluted edges and spines. Similarly, this bottom-up crescent shawl, featuring a vibrant tonal coloring from hand-dyed yarn, is bound to become the focal point in your wardrobe. Inspired by the delicate design of cactus flowers, you’ll love how beautiful this project looks in person.
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Inspired by nature, this top-down slouchy hat uses decreases and eyelets to mimic a spiral-shaped cactus. In one skein of luxury natural yarn, it’s much easier to make than it looks!
View ProjectBy Shauna Shiff
From the February 2017 issue
These mittens bring a touch of romance to the cold winter months. The heart and bobble panel is a nod to the Victorian era and the long cuffs are both dramatic as well as useful for staying put under coat sleeves.
View ProjectFrom the February 2017 issue
This design was created with this beautiful tonal yarn of the soft shades of a gentle rose. The stitch pattern has a rosebud floral feel, framed with rows reminiscent of stems with thorns.
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