The first in a series of patterns combining plain knitted areas with an airy drop stitch mesh.

A decorative shawl combining intarsia, stranding & lace knitting.

A small shawl combining intarsia, lace and stranding.

This easy-to-knit pattern contains variations of the traditional feather and fan pattern, and some shaping to create biasing and a certain amount of gathering. While working on the sample, I found that the abrupt color changes in the yarn (Noro Kureyon Sock) enhanced the drama of the stitch pattern - so I introduced more breaks in the yarn and s...

This small decorative shawl combines intarsia, stranding,

Indigo Bay is an asymmetrical pattern of large stripy waves that comes in two versions.

02 December: pdf updated to include new version of pattern.

This dramatic asymmetrical pattern of large stripy feathers is named after the Merlin, a type of Falcon.

A luxurious rectangular shawl inspired by Mughal textiles.

A colourful triangle combining stranded and lace knitting. The stranding is done back and forth and is worked quite loosely to create a more open texture than normal. The stranding features small flower motifs and petal-like stripes in the outer border. It is a good project for being creative with your favourite colours. I’ve called it Mercato d...

Black Swan Mantilla is a large crescent-shaped shawl with an unusual construction and a knitted-on fringed-and-beaded border. The pdf also includes a simpler variation of the border, without the beaded fringe.

A summery shawl with shifting columns of dropped stitches - there’s some suspense involved, as you have to wait until the knitting is almost finished to drop the stitches.

A simplified version of High Seas made on big needles, with plain WS rows and no p2togtbl’s!

A new version of Emily Dickinson knit from the top down on 3.25mm/US3 needles with approximately 20g/350m/380yds of slate grey Hobbywool linen from Latvia. 343 metallic gold glass size 8/0 Japanese beads are added using a 0.6mm crochet hook.

A warm crescent-shaped shawl inspired by an image of an Indian dancer on the cover of Nine Lives by William Dalrymple.

A small shawl inspired by Eastern European folk costumes, and intended to be slung asymmetrically around the shoulders. The pattern combines stranded and lace knitting techniques. The stranding is done back and forth and is worked quite loosely to create a more open texture than normal.

This is a top down triangle inspired by a combination of materials - the soft blue yarn and the little gold beads reminded me of the clothing imagined by Fra Angelico, Duccio and others in their Annunciations and Nativities - an accumulation of tiny gold paint dots on luminously coloured surfaces.

A very delicate lace shawl inspired by historical costume.

Knit top down on 2.5mm/US1.5 needles with approximately 12g/360m/400yds of Knitting Goddess semi solid red cobweb silk.

A delicate decorative lace shawl combining gossamer yarn and cables with an unusual structure.

Three shawls inspired by traditional knitting techniques from Estonia and the Shetland Islands.

A fun pattern for a colorful neckwarmer.

The pdf now includes a bonus chart for the rectangular version. (See Lismeri’s Drops of Amber)

Inspired by the glossy darkness of Blackbirds.

Three designs for warm stranded scarves inspired by Asian textiles.

Knit on US2½/3mm needles with approximately 50g of Titan Wool Merinos cobweb weight yarn.

The Dews drew quivering and chill -

Invisible forces create rippling waves in a simple pattern of yarnovers.

On a visit to a local bead store I was reminded of the stained glass of Irish artist Harry Clarke.

Knit on US6/4mm needles with 5 balls of Ístex Loðband Einband

Inspired by a trip to Iceland in June 2009. The Icelandic laceweight yarn was purchased at Alafoss. I started knitting in Seyðisfjörður, ripped it out and started again in Akureyri.

Six easy lace patterns, six colors - you can vary the sequence, the colors, the yarn, the needle size - add beading, embroidery or fringes for a totally unique shawl or giant scarf. It’s a very flexible pattern - the different sections can be as long or as short as you want - so it’s a good project for using up leftover quantities of...

Experimental/Ornamental Collection includes Cartouche, Concertina, Prairie Cable, Scandinavian and their variations in one pdf.

August 2011

Four scarf designs inspired by the stylized waves of Japanese prints.

I’ve used simple color combinations in the samples to illustrate the designs as clearly as possible. You can transform the designs with variegated or heathered yarns and/or more subtle or dramatic colors.

This design was specially created for the HELPSudan project. The aim is for the pencil cases to be sold to benefit HELPSudan financially as well as to be given to Sudanese school children.

Techniques include stranded knitting, increasing and decreasing. The repeat is 81 stitches across by 64 down.

The Three Lace Scarves collection comprises Aegean, Gazelle and Minimal Lace Scarf in one pdf.

An intermediate lace pattern inspired by Aran knots and bobbles.

The free Ravelry download is the written version of Seascape.

Another twist on stranded knitting - this is one of a number of charts for stranded knitting patterns, which are available from my Ravelry store. The charts can be used - individually or in combination - to design your own unique and individual scarves, shawls, throws, afghans, blankets, garments, hats, cushions, borders, bags … or whatever you ...

Knit in one piece, using 2 skeins of Rowan Kidsilk Haze.

This folded ribbon motif was inspired by the edge of a porcelain plate.

A traditional motif given a new twist. Techniques include stranded knitting, increasing and decreasing.

Techniques include stranded knitting, increasing and decreasing.

A fluid design inspired by old textile patterns. Techniques include stranded knitting, increasing and decreasing.

These feathers could be used at the ends of a plain scarf. If you have lots of scraps of vibrantly colored yarns lying about, this is a good project to use them up.

This 2 color pattern reminds me of old fashioned designs telling stories of boats and fishing nets, and life at sea.

The free Ravelry download is a narrow version of Fair isle Rapids, knit-in-the-round (bottom picture). For the original wider, back-and-forth version, please go to Knitty.

A curvaceous design suggestive of ribbons. Techniques include stranded knitting, increasing and decreasing.

An experimental scarf design suggestive of the high seas or possibly a ship’s ropes. Techniques include stranded knitting, increasing and decreasing.

Fair Isle Collection includes Fair Isle Breakers, Fair Isle Chevrons, Fair Isle Feathers, Fair Isle Folklore, Fair Isle Plumage and Fair Isle Ribbons, plus a bonus chart - Fair Isle Fans - in one pdf.

This design reminds me of a seabird’s plumage.