Carol Balogh

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Knitting: Mittens
A simple mitten design sure to please any recipient. Knit with your heart! This mitten is knit from the bottom up using 2 needles and 3ply of the 6ply yarn. It is a great project to increase your knitting skill sets - learn how to:
Knitting: Cape
A caplet designed to make you feel and look like royalty! This cover will keep you warm and stylin’ for all your winter adventures. The caplet is knit top down starting with the collar. Both yarns are sourced in Alberta, Canada.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This llama wool cardi boasts a cable rib feature with a lovely hand-dyed mohair will contrasting shawl collar and pockets. Lovely and soft this knits up fast. The shawl collar requires a reversal of the cabling pattern as the collar turns. 2 skeins of the hand-dyed mohair wool trim are required (260m).
Knitting: Poncho
A top-down lace poncho worked in a lovely 2ply mohair wool colour gradation - 1 skein of each colour is required. The colour reminds me of the warmth of the summer sun. Fun and playful yet elegant and sophisticated, oh its so you! Can be worn off the shoulder as well.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top, Poncho
A top down knit stole trimmed at the top with a k1p1 rib band and ending with a beaded loop fringe. This stole is perfect cover after a yoga workout. Beginners will learn tubular cast on and suspended bind off with this project. Beads are Size 6 glass beads.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
A breezy summer shell in 100% hemp with beaded squares trimming the neckline and lower edge. Beads are threaded onto the yarn and added as you build the square motifs. A wonderful tank to layer over a black or white spandex shirt or summer dress. Beads are no.6 glass seed beads (739-844 beads required).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The end of the day…the beautiful hand-dyed colourways remind me of a fading sunset…the last of the light. This beautiful kid mohair/wool shawl is ideal for the opera or theatre to keep the cool air off the shoulders. Body contains two lace motifs built on each other and variegated crescent collar uses a sequenced garter stitch pattern to add te...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An exquisitely soft Twisted Sisters Pokemon alpaca makes this shawl a delight to knit and wear. A triangular shawl starts at one side and adds on using 2 alternating garter and lace patterns to the centre then decrease to finish. Add beads and weave in a contrast colour to add some flair to the style.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A fun crescent shaped mini-shawl with a sugar scalloped loop edge created separately and sewn on to add enhanced edge detail. If you have a speckled colourway in your stash it will work really well with this pattern.
Knitting: Rug
Oooh so lovely to touch with bare feet. Cotton core with wrapped alpaca = core spun. This rug is created using large needles and an unusual alpaca core yarn. The colours of pinks and light blues set against the dark brown/black was a must have. I knit it up with 1 circular needle but would recommend using 2 because of the weight of the rug.
Knitting: Throw
The beautiful hand-dyed mauve colour was the inspiration for this shawl. It can be worn as a shawl or as a light lap cover. Two skeins of mauve are used. The first skein starts the facing of the shawl, bottom border and then completes the right side of the shawl. The left side of the shawl is completed with the second skein. You know its time t...
Knitting: Vest
A lightweight wool vest with textured patterning and front pockets. A perfect cover for winter or cool summer days.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
When the world is white, colour is just so beautiful! This hat is designed to show off a one-of-a-kind hand spun, hand dyed BFL wool lopi from Sweatermaker Yarns, on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Shown here using a hand-dyed alpaca/merino lopi. The design is knit in the round and compliments the Colourful Winter Warmers ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Using the most exquisite alpaca from Alberta, Canada, this wrap boasts a single armhole created by using the one-row buttonhole technique. The armhole anchors the openwork lace shawl; then wraps under the other arm and around the body once more to fully engulf the wearer in its warmth and elegance.
Knitting: Legwarmers
Keep those legs warm this winter with this cozy addition to your winter wardrobe. These leg warmers are worked from the bottom (ankle) up and incorporate an adjustable gusset to accommodate the calf. Finished size 22 in. and 13 in. at widest point.
Knitting: Pullover
Named for the design treatment of the cables - the curves disappear into a basketweave. The design is generous and flattering. Designed and front photo taken(Jane Russell Photography and design) October 2010.
Knitting: Cardigan
A rich merlot/chestnut brown variegated alpaca is sure to be your go-to cardi to eliminate the chill. Elegant features include lace lapel and cuffs and a flattering vertical body rib.
Knitting: Scarf
A feast for the eyes! When winter is white, there should be colour and lots of it. A bit of flair with ruffles and ribbing creates this extra special scarf. This design was created in memory of Marlene Suitor, a fellow guild member who loved the theatre. Yarn and needles were kindly donated by her family. The original scarf has been donated to ...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Just in time for summer! Enough of a little cover up to put over your singlet when it gets breezy. Hemp is so lightweight so coverage is perfect for summer. Kits are available.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A hand-dyed chunky alpaca teams up with an intriguing lace design to create this eye-catching shawl. Warmth and softness of this alpaca lopi wrap is guaranteed to keep the cold and damp at bay.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Dimension with intrigue! A warm and lovely suri alpaca wrap that can be worn many ways. This intriguing pattern is created by a slanting pattern of knits and purls to create the swizzles. A corkscrew swizzle is attached to each body swizzle giving the appearance that the swizzle moves from 3 dimensions, then flattens out as it moves through two...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
When the world is white, colour is just so beautiful! This hat is designed to show off a one-of-a-kind hand spun and dyed wool lopi by Sweatermaker yarns. The design is knit in the round and compliments the Colourful Winter Warmers fingerless gloves.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Fun and funky. This shoulder wrap adds warmth and spice to any dreary gray winter day. Made for Marlene, one of the Twisted Sisters for Knit City Vancouver 2017. Colour, colour, colour and an exquisitely soft alpaca from their herd (Pokémon). The pattern gives a faux cabling appearance with air vents or eyelets running horizontally. Can be worn...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An exquisitely soft hand-spun hand-dyed merino wool. The beautiful tones of greys and blues are reminiscent of ocean waves. A few glass beads captured in the flow add interest.
Knitting: Pullover
Classy and warm defines this 4ply alpaca tunic with camo coloured accents. The collar is knit separately and sewn to the front neck edge. Belt it, wear it with tights and your favorite boots.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
All for a button…the inspiration for this button neck coat were handmade buttons given to me by a dear friend. The wave design of the button is mirrored in the 7 st. slip stitch repeat wave pattern. The coat is knit on circular needles (to accommodate lots of stitches) from the back to the front. Sleeves are knit at the same time as you transit...
Knitting: Vest
A lovely design with back and fronts knit together to the armhole opening. Lace work is designed to follow the vertical ribs created by the mistaken rib pattern. The vest was inspired by a beautiful set of buttons given to me by a close friend. The buttons are sew on rather than make large buttonholes.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
A trendy knit design - an original mosaic pattern that creates the Curly Q namesake, then add 3 ply warmth and we’re stylin’ for winter. The coat boasts contrasting sleeves , big collar and button band. Front slash pockets are trimmed with I-cord detail.
Knitting: Pullover
A colour study - take a lovely hand-dyed mohair wool and mix it with two row stripes of dark blue, a lighter blue and white. The colour exposed in the variegated with the white background is so wonderful. A gold accent button on the buttonband mirrors the wonderful colours exposed.
Knitting: Hands - Other
Soft and oh so elegant, the height of femininity. Rosebud wristlets are knit in the rounds using a beautiful cashmere/silk yarn. Finish size fits medium, 6 1/2 circumference measured at the widest part of the hand.
Knitting: Pullover
A figure flattering design with a little bit of cable and bobble work in the front panel. The hidden pockets and lopi weight make this a lovely knit for walking in a winter wonderland.
Knitting: Scarf
The most elegant and lightweight Canadian cashmere pattern with a frost flower (Spanish lace) and eyelet rib edging. The stole is knit in two pieces. Before joining at the center back a Madeira leaf pattern is completed, then a three needle bind off is employed to create the branch of the lace patterning.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The most elegant and lightweight Canadian cashmere patterned with a frost flower (Spanish lace) and eyelet rib edging.
Knitting: Pullover
Warmth and breathability describes this wonderful alpaca lopi sweater. The pullover features a simple all over lace pattern, a large neck opening with an oversized buttoned collar.
Knitting: Cowl
A delightful winter warmer. This mohair wool cowl is knit using large body cables. The cabling design creates the buttonholes to accommodate beautiful hand-made ceramic buttons. The cowl can also be worn as a headband.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Summer breeze is a cozy cotton hoodie coat with embossed patterning detail, a contrast intarsia trim on the sleeves and a contrasting striped trim for centre fronts and hood. The Bernat handicrafter cotton works and wears well. The pattern could also be done in a nice 100% wool like Custom Woolen Mills 2ply mule spinner (Note: you will need to ...
Knitting: Cardigan
Silky softness with the warmth of alpaca combine to make this coat ideal for a lazy relaxing morning. Small pearl beads embellish the quilted lattice yolk of the coat and add sparkle and elegance. Pleats in the front, back and sleeves exaggerate the lovely drape of this coat. The front enclosure is done with ribbons but could easily be hook and...
Knitting: Cape
Light as a feather, this caplet is eye-catching and exudes the luxuriousness of this hand-dyed Canadian kid mohair fibre. The key to its drape is the shaping and its simplicity - A simple garter band separating a simple lace pattern. A faux button band with vintage buttons completes this lovely design.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Fun and colour-ful topless mitts. Each cuff is made from hand-dyed natural yarns so the result is a unique two of a kind design. Mitts are knit in the round from cuff to fingers. Cuff is a modified rib then a stockinette body with gusset for the thumb. Both the thumb and the top of the mitts are ribbed to provide continuity of the rib pattern.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Imagine the grace, elegance and delightful warmth of these beautiful fingerless gloves. The eyelet rib borders the frost flower or spanish lace motif and travels down the thumb to frame the thumb gusset. These gloves are knit from the fingers to the cuff on two needles. Then they are seamed leaving the opening thumb gusset. The eyelet rib cuff ...
Knitting: Cuffs
A band of exquisite fashion design! The cuff is a rib stitch pattern with bead embellishments. Beads are threaded on the yarn then knit in according to the pattern.
Knitting: Scarf
The Hoodie Scarf Collection
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
A smart-looking, generously shaped, outdoor weight jacket with contrasting trim and seed stitch detailing on the sleeves. This jacket has a drop-shoulder and the pattern includes 2 lengths - shortie or a bit more which adds 4 inches in length.
Knitting: Pullover
Ideal for the summer beach scene, this over-sized cover-up is cosy and comfortable, complete with hood. Hemp has a wonderful drape that compliments this figure-flattering design. It is an exquisite addition to your holiday beach wardrobe.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A naturally luxurious shawl using a simple rib stitch variation. The fringe is beaded or you can add beads to the first few rows to give it that sparkle. The pattern gives instructions for both options. This shawl is 6 feet or 180cm in length when completed. It is a perfect complement to the pea coat or as a cozy wrap when sitting by the firepl...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Like its cousin the ascot, this shawl shows off the floating beads so nicely. The 6/0 beads are threaded onto the yarn prior to casting on. This shawl is lightweight and warm with enough length and drape to add that stunning finish to any outfit.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
An outdoor car coat featuring seed stitch trim pockets and contrasting trim at the midsection and neckline. The sleeves are set-in giving the wearer a nice fitted shape. The sweater boasts 3-ply warmth without the bulkiness of traditional buffalo brand wool or cowichan sweaters. An important consideration: The tweed-like appearance of the car c...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A beautiful, lightweight fingering hemp, beaded shoulder wrap using a 6 stitch rib stitch variation. Perfect for that evening walk on the ships deck or to dress up those jeans for the summer barbeque season. This pattern is a Nature’s Knit-ch customer favorite!
Knitting: Cardigan
This cardi is a warm and cozy addition to any wardrobe. The alpaca/merino lopi yarn in a simple ribbon stitch gives the cardi sweater such richness and dimension. The ribbon stitch is a multiple of 14 +8. This pattern relies on equal increases and decreases in a row. The sleeves have a faux button band for interest.
Knitting: Poncho
The Maui Poncho knits up fast on 10mm(15 US needles). It is knit, then sewn together - gathering up one edge - special care is required here to evenly ease the edge. I suggest measuring and then pinning the edge all the way along before hand sewing in place. For easing, pick up or weave your length of yarn 3 to 4 times in the gathered edge befo...