Montauk wrap

Montauk is a lovely wrap made out of knits and purls. I makes for a very easy project, and creates a super warm fabric.

For this wrap I wanted something warm and simple, to cover the shoulders over my Fall coat. I found this pretty knits and purl stitch pattern and I instantly knew I had to make a wrap out of it. I had 5 skeins of Cascade 220 in my stash, and I knew it was just a little under what I usually need for a sweater. So a wrap it was! 

And now that Fall is finally bringing its crisp winds our way, I barely take it away from my shoulders.

Montauk is now available for individual download:

And as a part of the Frugal Knitting collection:

Cathedral

Cathedral is a small shawl worked in one of my favorite yarns, Madelinetosh Pashmina. This little shawl has everything I like in a shawl: it is worked form the top-down (meaning it's adaptable to your own yarn amount), has a lot of visual effect for little effort and is easy enough to memorize after a few pattern repeat.

Cathedral shawl

I fostered a secret love for this striking lace pattern for over two years, waiting to find both the time and the right yarn to work in a shawl made entirely of it. I love the clean line and the large lace holes, making this subtle pattern unique and attractive without taking away from the beauty of the yarn.

I decided to use on of my favorite method on increasing to create the neat little line in the center, because I thought it complemented nicely the lines already patterning through the lace in the body of the shawl.

A simple clean ribbing finished the shawl, and this completes a fast and rewarding project! Who could ask for more? Ha, and it's also super easy to adapt to any yarn weight or amount.... just to top it off!

Pattern is now available as an individual download as well as a part of the "Frugal Knitting" collection.

Sparrow

Sparrow is a very fun and simple shawl or scarf worked in a yarn I had for a long time, just begging to be used. I missed working on a worsted weight shawl for a long time, but never seemed to find the right project to start it.

Sparrow crescent shawl

Well, this collection gave me the final push to stop procrastinating and start scratching my head!

Cascade Eco Cloud
color "1808 Wild Dove"

I had these 2 skeins of Cascade Eco Cloud for a while, and they were so lovely I had a hard time deciding what to do with them. I bought these skeins to try out the yarn before working on a full garment with it, a process I learned was worth it.

It was a while since I worked a shawl in a worsted weight yarn, and I finally decided to go through with this idea. I went ahead with a crescent shape, because I like a lot and I think it's versatile and fun to wear.

I decided to use a simple texture for the central panel, to add just a bit of interest without making the shawl overly complicated. The large lacy border gives a strong visual impact and just what it takes to bring everything together in this simple design. The optional crochet border adds to the lace effect but can be replaced by a few rows of garter stitch if desired!

The overall pattern is quite simple, and makes a fun little project!

Pattern is now available as an individual download as well as a part of the "Frugal Knitting" collection.

Magnolia lace shawl

Magnolia is thelast shawl of my 2013 collection, 'Ode to the Spring'. For this last shawl in the collection, I wanted to create strong lines to emphasize the construction without straying too far from the Spring theme.

Magnolia lace shawl 

I love the soft, subtle tonal variation of the yarn and the generous yardage made for a large shawl.

The shawl is bordered on both sides, with a larger edging on the outer border and a small border on the inner border. Combined with the large rows of lace, it makes for a strong impression that I feel is very different from the other shawls from the series.

Magnolia lace shawl - close up on lace

For this shawl, I used a lovely skein of tonal yarn that was lingering in my stash for way too long! 

Knitpicks Stroll Tonal
in color "Queen Anne"

Magnolia is now available for sale individually and as part of the Ode to the Spring collection!



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Oxalis

Oxalisc is the fifth shawl of my 2013 collection, 'Ode to the Spring'. The base for this shawl was the beautiful yarn I had in my stash for some time. I always loved the way cables and lace compliment each other and I knew I had the perfect yarn for this.

Oxalis lace shawl

Oxalis lace shawl

My goal for this shawl was to create a very light and feminine look, with a large border and a lot of open space. I used an extremely simple fagoting for the lace and an almost as simple cable in between the panels, for a shawl that looks way more complicated than it really is.

The points are carefully worked to be sharp and graceful.

Oxalis lace shawl - points

And maybe more pictures?

Oxalis is now available for sale individually and as part of the Ode to the Spring collection!


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Sweet Lilac

Sweet Lilac is the fourth shawl of my 2013 collection, 'Ode to the Spring'. The inspiration for this shawl came from my love of variegated yarns and the desire to create a fresh, modern looking classic.

Sweet Lilac shawl

Lilacs were my grandmother's favorite flower and smell, and I grew up looking forward to their appearance in every corner of the house. Now that I am all grown up, I look upon those beautiful memories every Spring when my own lilac trees are in bloom.

Sweet Lilac - close up on crescent shape

Sweet Lilac was designed with the variegated yarns in mind, using garter stitch in the body and a large eyelet pattern for the border. Long picots are adding just a touch of originality to a great classic.

Sweet Lilac crescent shape

The long narrow shape with a strong curve in the center is given by a few short rows in the middle of the shawl, which can be avoided if you dislike them.

Sweet Lilac - close up on short rows

The crescent shape makes this shawl wrap wonderfully on the shoulders and as a scarf also, for a versatile little accessory!

For this shawl, I based the design on a lovely skein of variegated yarn that was lingering in my stash for way too long! 

Knitpicks Stroll Hand painted - color Lake Front

Sweet Lilac is now available for sale individually and as part of the Ode to the Spring collection!



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