When faced with a knitting deadline and a discerning recipient, reach for something unique, like this asymmetric-in-a-different-way shawlette. This pattern has directions for working the shawl in either fingering weight yarn OR aran/bulky weight yarn. Both result in a shawl roughly the same size, and notes for adjusting size are provided. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Triangle dimensions: 60” x 30” x 45”.Yarn: …
Bridges Shawl
This shawl is a tribute to the bridges of Portland, of which there are oh, so many. Knit this shawl as you traverse the many bridges of my fair city. MaterialsFinished Measurements: 84″ long from tip to tip, 24″ deep at center. Measured after blocking.Yarn: approximately 630 yards sport-weight yarn. Needles: US6/4mm circular needle, 24” or longer, or size needed …
Bon Bon Kerchief
This wee kerchief is like a bite of candy. Take one skein of a special yarn (something tres yummy in keeping with the theme), add a few evenings and voila – the perfect little project. As an added bonus, it can easily be upsized to make a bigger shawlette. MaterialsFinished Measurements: 44″ long from tip to tip, 8.25″ deep at …
Amazing Technicolor Dream Cowl
It’s amazing! It’s Technicolor! It’s a dream (to knit AND wear)! The Amazing Technicolor Dream Cowl was designed to play around with and show off color. Using 15 colors (approximately 40 yards a piece), it’s got a soothing rhythm and knits up very quickly. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Long Loop: 5.5” tall, 33” long unbuttoned. • Short Loop: 8” tall, 27” long …
Arms Akimbo Mitts
Wear these mitts all fall and winter long – they’ll keep your non-knitting parts good and toasty. Chevrons are a great way to add visual interest to the long color repeats of this yarn, and my favorite I-cord bind-off is featured at the top of the mitt. MaterialsFinished Measurements: 8.5″ long, 7″ around (3.5″ across when laid flat) at base …
Ananke
In Greek mythology, Ananke was the personification of destiny, necessity and fate. She was often depicted holding a spindle. How perfect! I feel that she compelled me to knit this shawlette, and a second, and to cast on for moremoremore. Give in to Ananke and knit one for yourself (or a friend)! MaterialsFinished Measurements: 62″ wide from tip to tip, …
All Meshed Up
When you’re in the mood for something simple but fun, and have a gorgeous gradient set staring you in the face, there’s nothing better than getting All Meshed Up with this cowl. Instructions for fingering, dk, worsted, and aran weight yarns are all included. MaterialsFinished Measurements: all versions approximately 22” circumference; 9.5-12″ tall.Yarn: Fingering weight version: 270 yards fingering-weight yarn, …
Alma Lou
I first made this shawlette for my mother, Alma, for her birthday. We call her Alma Lou, because her middle name is, quite surprisingly, Lucretia. I wanted something simple, with a bit of frou-frou, but not too much. Eyelets seemed to be the way to go, and on a garter background, they’re almost rustic. This is a simple pattern with …