Cutilitarian (cute+utilitarian) Knits, is a collection of four adorable and practical items designed for transitional weather.

Includes Laya, Meera and Reed Shawl patterns.

I am always amazed by how much there is to explore in the world of sock knitting. This is my attempt at creating a sock pattern, incorporating some of my favorite elements. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

My regular wardrobe is pretty mundane and basic, but being a knitter opens up so many possibilities to add uniqueness and interest to it. I am sure many other knitters feel the same way. A hood is one such interesting accessory that provides a soft and warm covering for most of the head and the neck. It can be a versatile fashion alternative to...

Shirin Shawl is a reflection of how I like to treat my wandering mind with my favorite craft - get into the flow of knitting and watch some delicate lace form under my needles, then slip away into the quietness of garter and at times revel in creating bobbles with child-like delight. The end result is a lovely wrap to add a touch of whimsy to m...

Amar is a fun take on the classic watchman hat, knitted from the bottom up in 2X2 ribbing with two colors.

Amphi Mitts are fingerless mitts featuring checkered slip-stitch colorwork on one side and stripes on the other. Both of these techniques involve working with only one color at a time. The ribbing is done in a 3rd neutral color for a polished look.

Kiran Cowl is made with a twisted stitch pattern that creates a lovely textured fabric. Kiran is worked in the round for the majority of the project, with a short section worked flat at the beginning to create a stylish slit.

Vivir is a 3-color shawl entirely knit in garter stitch featuring lively garter stripes and an interesting construction. It has a long and shallow shape that can be wrapped easily around the neck. The tapered ends are easy to tuck in but also look stylish if you leave them dangling.

This pattern was born whilst playing with the placement of a simple twisted stitch pattern in a hazy afternoon. I discovered that slightly staggering the motifs instead of stacking them straight, led to some eye-pleasing results.

Ansh Cowl is a versatile accessory that can live in your wardrobe and can easily be thrown over any outfit for an instant update. Knitted with a rich variegated yarn, it can add a brilliant color pop and round out even the most basic looks.

Elementary cowl is designed as a way to enjoy some lovely yarn using basic garter and brioche stitches to make a fun accessory.

Shawlaholics Edition 2 comes with three shawls : Laya, Meera and Reed. Please check out the whole collection.

Shawlaholics Edition 2 comes with three shawls : Laya, Meera and Reed. Please check out the whole collection.

Shawlaholics Edition 2 comes with three shawls : Laya, Meera and Reed. Please check out the whole collection.

Manzil Mitts is my contribution to the third edition of Indian Designers Collaboration (indesco) Taj Aug 2021. This edition is themed around the Taj Mahal.

Diamonds, gingham checks, leaves are such commonly seen motifs on so many lovingly decorated and lived-in homes. No matter where life takes you in its long mysterious journeys, I bet we all have some remains of these memories about a home that we savor every now and then.

It is officially spring here, where I live. And spring is the time for changes, hope, growth and joy. Not just the weather but also what is going on around me has definitely an effect on my knitting. Naturally, I seek my daily dose of comfort and peace through my crafting. Does that happen to you too?

Soar Scarf is part of the second edition of The Sun and Fog - a collection of knit and crochet patterns by Bay Area designers and dyers. I am thrilled to be part of this edition, working alongside some very talented people from the Bay Area fiber community.

This design is a part of my first mini shawl collection - Shawlaholics Ed.1.

NILA is a crescent shaped shawl worked sideways with one skein of fingering weight yarn. It is designed as a stylish lightweight accessory, useful for wrapping around the neck during the chilly spring/summer evenings.

CROMULENT SHAWL is an asymmetric triangular shawl with a bias knit body and a simple yet striking border. The border features horizontal and vertical stripes achieved using garter and brioche stockinette stitches.

Latha is an asymmetric triangular shawl designed with a garter body and lace border that features a meandering vine-like pattern.

DELLA is a little star ornament to make and enjoy this holiday season. This project is a good opportunity to use up some leftover yarn.

HEARTSY is a little treat to knit with cute heart shaped lace motifs, bobbles and some tiny twisted stitch cables. Each element is uncomplicated on its own but they play well together making it quite a gratifying knit and a cute addition to your wardrobe.

NONE OF MY OWN hat uses one of those stitch patterns that employs simple stitches to develop a complex look. Personally, I love them the most because they are not stressful for a casual knitter yet keep them engaged and ultimately give a desirable finished item. And this one is completely reversible too!

It all depends on what you want from your knitting!

Tuberose cowl was born whilst playing with the placement of a simple twisted stitch pattern in a hazy afternoon. I discovered that slightly staggering the motifs instead of stacking them straight, led to some eye-pleasing results.

’Time stops at Shamli’, a short story by Ruskin Bond, is set in a nondescript town named Shamli where people lead mundane lives and time seems to drag.

BURLAP WEAVE HAT is a beanie designed with a very slight slouch. It features an all-over ribbing pattern interspersed with slipped-stitches that produces a woven effect.

This pattern is still available for free from Knotions Website.

VINE ROSE COWL (formerly Mithras) features an all-over, cable-like texture that is simple to memorize and knit. The results are remarkably beautiful for an uncomplicated project.

DEMERARA is a top down raglan pullover with a simple cable panel running in the front, designed for child sizes. I had fun designing this as a response to my 5 year old’s request for a “snow sweater”. :-)

THE SCIENCE CAMP HAT is a simple all-over ribbing hat that can count as a basic staple in your wardrobe.

Suwon Mittens are fingerless mittens featuring cable-like crochet stitches. Crochet patterns generally use post-stitches like fpdc and bpdc to mimic knitted cables. This pattern just plays around hdc and sl st to create simple knit-like cables.

Saurus is a fun hooded cowl you can knit for dinosaur-fans of all ages. It is a fitted cowl, knit in the round, from the bottom-up. The hood portion is knitted back and forth. Spikes are knitted separately and attached.

Mission street shawl is a simple asymmetric triangular shawl with a pronounced geometric texture. It would become a chic accessory in your wardrobe, whether you choose to make it in a subdued neutral or a bright solid color or something variegated.

JUST KEEP GOING is a DK weight cowl knit in the round using simple knit and purl stitches to produce a pleasing reversible texture.

Penny is a complete photo tutorial for crocheting a simple ripple patterned coin purse out of size 3 crochet thread. It includes instructions on how to line the purse by handsewing.

Adya is a simple crochet pattern for a textured baby hat.