Christopher Bahls

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This wrap, knit up in an organic sport weight wool, is light enough to wear on a cool summer evening. Choose colors to make a subtle or bold statement. Risasi is Swahili for “gunshot,” which this intricate lace stitch evokes.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
We rarely get frost or even high humidity in Southern California, but when the temperature drops we all like to have a nice wrap to throw over our shoulders. This uniquely shaped shawl is knit from the top down in a variety of yarns and celebrates a saturation of color that falls into a lace edging.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This shallow, beanie style hat has a gentle shaping that complements the slow color changes in a gradient yarn.
Knitting: Scarf
This casual scarf is knit sideways with an interesting cable pattern down the middle.
Knitting: Scarf
This stylish accent piece is a great project to introduce you to the short row technique. The contrasting colors and textures of the yarn flow from one end to the other.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This relaxed slouchy hat uses a slip stitch pattern to take advantage of the color changes in a striping yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by my friend Stacie who asked “can you?” and “how?” Sometimes the answer is simple.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Remember a time before cable, satellite or HD television? The mesmerizing pattern of this colorwork is deceptively simple and can be done while watching your
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern with two versions, either pointed or straight at either end. Knit in two halves and joined in the middle, you can leave an opening for a keyhole.