Briana Arlene

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Knitting: Pullover
The Mesa Dreams Tee is a textural ode to the southwest, with the desert’s sparse beauty and muted hues knitted into every stitch.
Knitting: Pullover
We can’t choose the circumstances of our lives, but we can choose to be the remedy, to be the light. I believe we choose this each and every moment, even in the simplest of acts: making coffee, texting a friend, cooking a meal, and—of course—knitting. Stitch by stitch, we infuse our energy into the garments we create. So, if we can choose, what...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
May the Cimarron Shawl be an opportunity to feel what you need to feel and a canvas for your gratitude, whatever that looks like for you in this season.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I loved the colorwork motifs that I created for the Taos Shawl so much that I decided to translate them into socks!
Knitting: Pullover
The Carmel Formation is the thin layer of creamy limestone that is visible as short mesas and flat peak caps in eastern Zion National Park, the traditional territories of the Nuwuvi and Pueblo peoples. Deposited by a shallow sea 180 to 160 million years ago, the rock left behind is characterized by upward swirling bands and checkered cracks. In...
Knitting: Pullover
After knitting countless sweaters for myself, my partner was getting…let’s just say…a little envious…of the ever-growing stash of cozy woolen goodness in my closet. So, I finally created a garment with him in mind. Manitou is a classic, easy-to-wear sweater that is equally suited to casual gatherings with friends and chilly autumn hikes in the ...
Knitting: Cowl
We still might feed the dark thing in us
Knitting: Pullover
I designed Kindred with Mary Oliver’s poem, When I Am Among the Trees, in mind. What would I want to wear while wandering through a sun-dappled forest, journal and pen in hand, as Mary Oliver herself often did? What designs and textures could I incorporate that would remind me that—like the rustling leaves on a clear autumn day—I too am filled ...
Knitting: Cowl
The Aberration Cowl is the perfect accessory for when fall ushers in cooler air and you crave a hint of coziness in your wardrobe. The colorwork motif is inspired by the way old window glass turns the changing leaves into an impressionist painting of autumn hues. With a 2-stitch repeat that is easy to memorize, this cowl knits up quickly. Curat...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I designed this hat while in the Bighorn Mountains, much of which lie within the ancestral lands of the Cheyenne and Crow peoples. Named after Cloud Peak, the tallest mountain within this range, this beanie-style hat is a classic choice for chilly winter days. The allover 1x1 ribbing knits up quickly and lends a cozy fit. A leaf motif adds that...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Like its namesake city Taos, which is situated on the ancestral lands of the Taos Pueblo people, this shawl layers southwestern motifs and playful pops of color onto a calming neutral canvas. Alternating sections of garter stitch, lace, and mosaic colorwork will keep your interest as this shawl grows.
Knitting: Pullover
Winter Sage is that timeless raglan you reach for again and again whether you are planning for an evening out with friends or cozying up at home with tea and a good book. A scooped neckline creates an elegant silhouette and an assortment of cables adorn the center front.