The woman of fashion wears

This collection was created to explore different ways to make a Chevron shape -- with lace, with cables, and with placed increases and decreases that make the fabric itself shaped with chevrons.

A collection of 6 patterns exploring the convergence of lines and points in knitted space.

This is the first of 3 digital collections housing the patterns from Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns by Miriam L. Felton.

This is the second of 3 digital collections housing the patterns from Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns by Miriam L. Felton.

This is the third of 3 digital collections housing the patterns from Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns by Miriam L. Felton.

This sweater is worked seamlessly in one piece from the collar down, but unlike the raglans you may be familiar with, this sweater features a flattering capped sleeve. Some techniques may be unfamiliar to you, but are clearly explained in the body of the pattern. You will use short row shaping over the first few inches to shape the front neck. T...

Slightly angled, and fully reversible, this hybrid scarf/shoulder shawl is delightful to knit in garter stitch with a cable and lace border and short rows to shape the point.

Yarn: 50 yards in Color 1, and 60 yards in Color 2 of Sport Weight yarn. Sample shown in Cascade 220 Sport (100% Wool, 164 yds per 50gm skein) in 8401- light grey (Color 1) and 4002 – charcoal (Color 2); 13 wpi Scraps of red, brown and black yarns for embroidering eyes, claws, and nose respectively. Use brown for happy honey badger eyes.

This pattern was originally released as part of the 2011-2012 Pro-Verbial Club from A Verb For Keeping Warm. It is now also available publicly

This pattern is part of The Confluence Collection.

This pattern is part of The Confluence Collection.

This pattern is part of The Confluence Collection.

This pattern is part of The Confluence Collection.

This pattern is part of The Confluence Collection.

This pattern is part of The Confluence Collection.

This cozy afghan is knit in modular pieces in garter stitch for a soft, cushy blanket. The modular design makes it very easy to adjust the size for a lap afghan or a baby blanket. You could even change the yarn weight and needle size and just knit it until it’s as big as you want it. It’s also a great way to use up all those scrap ya...

This pattern is very versatile as the changes in size are a result of the change in gauge and needle size. You can also add stripes, make them taller, etc.

Yarn: Scraps of worsted weight yarn

These socks were designed to showcase the beautiful colors and subtle variegations of Trekking XXL sock yarn, but could be done beautifully in any subtly variegated yarn. The simple texture at cuff and toe gives a bit of interest for both the knitter and the wearer. The k2 p2 ribbing and the reinforced stitch on the heel flap give comfort and du...

These simple fingerless gloves fit like a dream and look like a million bucks. The non-traditional cable is fun to knit as well as fun to wear. This pattern is offered in 3 sizes and the larger sizes could easily be for men as well. Sizing is measured by hand circumference around the palm, above the thumb.

This pattern uses Short Rows to create the wedged bottom/sides. and the whole thing is felted to create a firm and sturdy bag. Instructions are included for felting the bag.

ETA: The file is now available as a Ravelry download so it’s easy to keep filed away in your Ravelry library!

“Adamas” in Greek means indomitable or untamable. This name was given to diamonds because of their ability to scratch anything, while not being scratched themselves. The diamond motif in this shawl was adapted from the pattern for a bread cloth in Sophia Caulfeild’s Dictionary of Needlework, first published in 1882.

This pattern is part of The Chevron Collection.

This pattern is part of The Chevron Collection.

This pattern is part of The Chevron Collection.

This pattern is part of The Chevron Collection.

This pattern is part of The Chevron Collection.

This pattern is part of The Chevron Collection.

This shawl commemorates one of my favorite things about summer—cherries! From the blossom that appear in the spring to the succulent red and almost purple fruits. This shawl would also be great knitting during the summer months, when it is too hot for a lot of wool in your lap and a project that travels well is much appreciated.

This pattern was originally exclusive to the Shakespeare in Lace Subscription Club, but is now available for public sale.

The woman of fashion wears

The woman of fashion wears

The woman of fashion wears

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #3.

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. The printed book (or printed book with digital add-on) can be purchased here. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #1.

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. The printed book (or printed book with digital add-on) can be purchased here. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #2.

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. The printed book (or printed book with digital add-on) can be purchased here. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #3.

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. The printed book (or printed book with digital add-on) can be purchased here. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #1.

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. The printed book (or printed book with digital add-on) can be purchased here. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #1.

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. The printed book (or printed book with digital add-on) can be purchased here. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #3.

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. The printed book (or printed book with digital add-on) can be purchased here. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #2.

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. The printed book (or printed book with digital add-on) can be purchased here. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #1.

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. The printed book (or printed book with digital add-on) can be purchased here. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #2.

This shawl is worked with a unique blend of yarn overs and cables to create a highly textured forest scene. The cable branches flow organically from the tree trunks, meeting together in the middle of the shawl.

The fabric created by working one strand of Linen/Rayon and one strand of Alpaca together is a tweedy, soft, and firm fabric. The linen could easily be substituted for a light sock weight wool, which would give the fabric more bounce.

Ribbing flows smoothly into twisted stitch cables, for a subtley shifting texture that creates a squishy and comfortable sock. The stitch motif eases out of the ribbing at the cuff and decreases back into the ribbing on the top of the foot, mimicking the peaks and valleys of the stitch pattern.

Cloisters recalls the architecture of the buildings that housed monastic communities of women. Delicate traceries of lace recall

This pattern is published in Twist & Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed and One-of-a-kind Yarns.. The printed book (or printed book with digital add-on) can be purchased here. This pattern is also included in Twist & Knit Digital Collection #2.

The original knitty.com publication of the Stole only is still available for free HERE ONLY. The for-sale version from MimKnits.com and the Ravelry Store is a an expanded version, with text translations of all charts, clearer charts, and instructions for a wider WRAP version.

This shawl was first published as the March kit in the Shakespeare in Lace Subscription Club. It is now widely available also.

I designed this shawl to evoke the feeling of the beloved Wasatch and Rocky Mountain Ranges. This shawl echoes my deep and abiding love for the mountains that surround my high desert home. From the many foothills to the craggy peaks all throughout the year. From rocky ridges to sleeping snow-capped titans. This version is done with a lighter wei...

Named for the famous Egyptian Queen, Nefertiti. It is rumored that she ruled the Upper and Lower Kingdoms on her own after her husband’s death before her son Tutankhamun took the throne. With her husband she changed the polytheistic religion of Egypt to the worship of one god. This wrap evokes the sheer pleated gowns and serpentine vines f...

Zephyros is the Spring Wind in Greek Mythology, the wind of change. Welcome the new life of spring with this clean-lined shawl. Solid enough to keep the chill off on a spring morning, but elegant and interesting to knit, with the wind theme echoed throughout.

Cables in cashmere, what could be better! Envelop yourself in luxury by knitting this scarf or wrap in DK weight cashmere. The woven cable motif grows naturally out of 2x2 ribbing; simple, yet elegant.

Seraphim is a very simple, yet elegant design that makes one think of feathered wings - hence the name. If using fingering weight yarn, the solid stockinette upper portion gives a warmth not found in most lace shawls. It would be perfect to throw over a t-shirt in a drafty room, or could spice up a plain black dress for an evening out. The stock...

I wanted to make something that even beginning knitters could do, but something with some sort of lace. So I did a simple eyelet pattern that evokes winding streams and river deltas. The pattern takes advantage of the broad range of shades and tonality that Andie’s line of naturally dyed wools have, and the back (not pictured) is just as b...

A perfect scarf for spring and summer. Light and airy, but just warm enough for those breezy spring and summer nights. Works up quickly in a heavy fingering weight yarn. This pattern could easily be worked in a heavier yarn to make a cozier scarf.

I designed this shawl to evoke the feeling of the beloved Wasatch and Rocky Mountain Ranges. This shawl echoes my deep and abiding love for the mountains that surround my high desert home. From the many foothills to the craggy peaks all throughout the year. From rocky ridges to sleeping snow-capped titans. A lighter weight version is available h...

This shawl was originally published in Summer 2006 issue of Interweave Knits, then re-released through mimknits.com.  It is also included in the Best of Interweave Knits anthology. Please note that the yardage in both of Interweave's printed versions is underestimated for the average knitter.

This shawl is named after the garden at Hidcote Manor in Gloucestershire, England. The garden was layed out in the 1920’s by Lawrence Johnston. The Hidcote Garden is characterized by its wild abundant plantings bounded within structured, geometric beds. Hidcote Garden is also famous for it’s lavender varieties.

This top-down shawl is worked in a simple leaf pattern that is both easy to memorize and easy to work, making the body of the shawl a joy to knit, while the border infuses the piece with a zest that makes this an accessory you’ll reach for again and again.

Yarn Substitution: Since the original yarn is proving hard to find, I recommend Classic Elite Silky Alpaca Lace. It’s similar in drape and twist to the original yarn.

This fingerless mitt pattern follows the lace principles illustrated in the swatches from the lace structure tutorial presented at MimKnits.com. The pattern begins with pyramids of eyelets, then illustrates how moving the decreases changes the flow of the fabric. When you alternate the lace motifs, the pattern evolves into leaf lace.

These socks are inspired by the socks found in the tomb of Eleanoro de Toledo, the wife of Cosimo I de’Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany. She was buried in 1562 after dying of the plague and her crimson silk socks are amazingly well preserved. (Images of the original socks can be seen here and here)

18-Nov-09: I have added another pdf to the download for this pattern, giving instructions for also making gloves, fingerless gloves, and fingerless mitts to replace the Inner Mitten. All of these options are worked using the same cuff instructions from the original pattern, as well as the same gauge and yarn specifications. The add-on pdf is mea...

This pattern was only available as a kit, but is now available as a stand-alone pattern. If you are interested in the kit, please visit Wooly Wonka Fibers. For just the pattern, click the link above to the MimKnits.com online store.

Worked in 4 wedges from the top down, to make a half-octagonal shawl.

This top-down shawl plays with movement of stitches, having both subtle curving motion and clean decrease lines. The tessellating wave motif shifts and increases like ripples in a pond.

The motif of these socks is Arabic calligraphy of the word "baraka", meaning "blessing". The chart was originally published in A History of Handknitting, and was found on a pillow entombed in 1275.