Nitza Coto designed the Buttoned Neck Wrap in the book called Classic Elite Shawls, Wraps & Scarves. My version created a 76 cm by 15 cm (30 in by 6 in) rectangular scarf with a large 8 cm (3 in) ruffle and two button holes. This means the piece can be worn like a regular scarf […]
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DIY Pink Fallberry Mitts and Free Pattern by Anne Hanson
These pink Fallberry Mitts by Anne Hanson are a quick fun knit! I took them on my vacation to Italy last fall. I loved the tiny project bag I could carry around in my backpack and work on between sips of my Aperol Spritz.
DIY: Knit Compass Pullover by Tin Can Knits
As Tomiko and I are heading to Iceland in June, I knew we needed knit sweaters for ourselves. I knit Ar Tresins for myself, and this Compass pullover for her! I used MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a sport weight 100% merino yarn. To fit Tomiko, I knit a size Medium using 3.0 mm needles for […]
DIY: Crochet Marrakech Hat by Kiku Corner
I’d like to introduce my second published pattern, the Marrakech Hat! Yarn People‘s second issue focuses on brioche with a multiculturalism theme, and I’m proud to have my pattern included! The Marrakech Hat hat uses interlocking crochet in two colours to form a geometric pattern. The 2 colours, A and B, work in 2-passes. This […]
DIY: Knit Ogee and Gosh Hats by Kiyomi Burgin
Ogee and Gosh are a pair of coordinating hats designed by Kiyomi Burgin. The patterns are inspired by motifs created by the resist dyeing technique known as Ikat that is used in textile weaving around the world. I’m not sure which hat is supposed to be Gosh, and which is Ogee. I guess you can […]