Rusty Boyd

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Cowl
The first in a series of 80s themed knits, this cowl was inspired by the Erasure song, “Chains of Love.” The cowl is knit in the round, garter stitch, with slipped stitches creating the mosaic chain pattern. Mosaic pattern was adapted from Band 24 in Barbara Walker’s book “Mosaic Knitting.”
Knitting: Scarf
This pattern grew out of a love for my best friends and the want and need of everyone to be accepted for who they are. After the Supreme Courts decision to legalize marriage by any two people, I completed the scarf and pattern for sale.
Knitting: Scarf
Chevron is all the rage right now. I created this scarf to add a little dimension to the plain chevron. A little white window frames the dark color as the white zigs and zags the length of the scarf. Choose high contrast colors to get the best effect.
Crochet: Scarf, Earflap Hat
Crochet: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Scarf
Pattern will be updated soon to include a cowl with same stitch pattern.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by Scribbling, this simple pattern needs no yarn changes. The thick and thin yarn creates the texture without the need to change yarns.
Knitting: Cowl
A quick, lacy, yet warm cowl for the fall and winter season.
Knitting: Scarf, Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Inspired by the waters of the Puget Sound when I attended the Men’s Fall Knitting Retreat in Seattle, WA. Skacel Knitting, Inc. originally published this pattern in the book you see above. Now you can own this pattern as a single PDF.
Knitting: Cup / Mug
Easy coffee cozy for those not ready for cables. Get the look without the extra needle.
Knitting: Cowl
The yarn inspired this pattern. The color reminded me of candy and the stitch pattern (wavy rib) reminded me of steam rising from the hot drink. The stitch is from Mon Tricot stitch dictionary that is out of print. The yarn is discontinued but a similar yarn to give you gauge can be found at your LYS or Big Box store. I am planning to make anot...