Michael Fons

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Knitting: Cowl
I designed this pattern while reading Seneca’s Phaedra and Euripides’ Hippolytus. I found each author’s portrayal of Phaedra to be the complete inverse of the other, realizing that, the more you delve into the character, the less black-and-white she becomes.
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
Although the original use for the Crapper Keeper (AKA the Rubbish Bag) is to hold all of your plastic grocery bags--because, if you’re anything like me, your kitchen is overflowing with them--this also makes a great bag to hold practically anything. The design is relatively simple, featuring alternating sections of lace and garter, which makes ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I woke up with this pattern in my head and decided I had to knit it. It’s knit from the top down, beginning with a few stitches and increasing. It features simple cables, which can easily be knitted without using a cable needle if desired, and the single ply yarn really makes the pattern stand out.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Errata: I had the wrong needle size. It should be a US 9. I will correct the pattern as soon as I figure out how. Apologies in advance!