This is the very first of my annual sock collections, published in 2016. Socks for Busy B’s is a trio of sock patterns custom-designed for folks like us – busy, with short attention spans & little brain-space for lots of figuring. Three patterns that are a joy to knit, and fast, to boot (plus, they look cute with ankle boots). …
Asymmetric Flotus
MaterialsI wanted to play with the simplicity of Flotus (one of my most popular patterns) in a different way: by making one in my favorite shawl shape! It’s a new take on an old Flotus! Finished Measurements: Asymmetric triangle: 84″/213 cm x 45″/114 cm x 65″/165 cm, measured after blocking.Yarn: approximately 570 yds/521 m total fingering-weight yarn. I used Knitted …
In Season
You’ll be In Season no matter the temperature with this fabulous cowlette. It’ll keep you warm when it gets a bit cool out, and the patterning and excuses for colorplay are so enticing! MaterialsFinished Measurements: Circumference at neck: 34″/86.5 cm; depth at center front: 17″/43 cm; depth at center back: 7″/18 cm, measured after blocking.Yarn: approximately 645 yds/590 m total …
Slip-n-Slide
These fun two-color socks are a blast to knit, and the German Short-Row Heel ensures your pattern is not interrupted by heel increasing. Grab two highly-contrasting skeins, and get to slipping! MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small (Medium, Large): 6.5 (8, 9)“/16.5 (20.5, 23) cm foot circumference. 46 (58, 70) sts total. Leg length is measured from top of heel and is completely …
Let it Slip
There are not many more perfect knitterly combos than garter stitch and slipped stitches, which means that this sock is going to become my go-to this summer. I hope it’ll become your go-to, as well! It’s the perfect counterbalance to highly variegated yarns, but works equally well in more subtle skeins, too. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small (Medium, Large): 7.25 (7.75, 8.25)“/18.5 …
Slip Away
Slip those worries away as you work your way through this fun slipped-stitch pattern and create an awesome pair of socks. The pattern looks equally fab in a highly variegated skein and a more tonal colorway. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small (Medium, Large): 6.75 (7.75, 8.75)“/17 (20, 22) cm foot circumference. 54 (62, 70) sts total. Leg length is measured from top …
Socially Distant
Due to this unprecedented global pandemic, we are all practicing some hard-core social distancing. This has resulted in changes large and small, including LJ and I not being able to photograph patterns together. The Socially Distant shawl is an ode to the days we’ll be able to be physically together once again… MaterialsFinished Measurements: Wingspan: 72”/183 cm; length: 60”/152 cm; …
Dreamboat Socks
These toe-up socks are a dream to knit up, allowing you to showcase a rainbow or a dreamy colorful contrast. The German Short Row Heel is a dream to make and hugs your heel like woah. All in all, this whole project is a total dreamboat, from start to finish (especially if you settle in with a good show, cup …
Glitterati
You’ll be a part of the Glitterati as well as the Knitterati in this fun crescent-shaped shawl. MaterialsFinished Measurements: 77”/195.5 cm wide, 15”/38 cm deep at center.Yarn: Approximately 660 yards/604 m fingering-weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit Pixie Plied (cA, 385 yards/352 m) & Knitted Wit Sock (cB, 275 yards/252 m). Samples are shown in Daydreams (cA) and Deep Sea …
Magically Chromatic
There is absolutely nothing in the world like knitting a colorful, textural asymmetric triangle shawl. Add a sparkly skein in one of your favorite colors of all time AND a little sixlet rainbow, and knitting happiness is definitely achieved. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Asymmetric triangle: 84”/213 cm x 45”/114 cm x 65”/165 cm, measured after blocking.Yarn: approximately 590 yds/539 m total fingering-weight …
Witchy Woman
Grab your crystals and your herbs, folks, because the witching hour is upon us. A dramatic edging and fun fringe adds a bit of drama to this top-down triangular shawl. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Wingspan: 80”/203 cm; depth at center: 22”/56 cm; measured after blocking and without fringe.Yarn: approximately 690 yds/631 m fingering-weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit Sock in Canopy (mc, …
Pinkie Lee
Meet Pinkie Lee. It’s a sweet and saucy little asymmetric piece of shawltastic goodness, providing you, the knitter, with the excuse to choose two colors of fabulous yarn and work mesh and ribbing and garter all the live-long day. With a fun and kicky sideways border, you will not have one minute of knitterly boredom. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Wingspan: 75”/190.5 cm …