I live in the Pacific Northwest. Always have cold feet. My solution?

Got someone very special, maybe yourself…..Well here you go. What’s more special then a luxury yarn.

Easy and fast. Just knit and purl. Two designs. Perfect for that quick gift. Or how about, for yourself !

Got a favorite yarn? Got a lot of leftovers stashed? That’s me with Miss Babs Yummy 3-ply. Loved that yarn. Unfortunately, discontinued. Placed my “What’s Left” on my table for some, hopefully, creative inspiration. This is the result.

Dancing Leaves with a twist…..new leaf shape, new layout, new lower edge. Hills and Valleys. Not your everyday pattern. Not all written, not all charts….something a little different.

I designed “Contemplation” incorporating my favorite lace pattern Frost Flower. The main body is framed by a leaf and lace on the edges, the ends flow effortlessly into the continuation of lace and leaf patterns.

Shawl is knit in one piece, worked top down. Beginning with a provisional cast on and a 4 st. increase on each right side row, the shawl flows from the solid stockinette to the textured Gathered Stitch rows, through to the combination of the 2 yarns in the slipped stitch colorwork section ending with a new texture with the contrast color only r...

Breezy is a triangular shaped shawl. Border of 6 gradient yarns is worked entirely before knitting in the body. The gradients are then used in the body to add some continuity. So many options for color variation.

Leaves blowing in the wind. Not your everyday pattern. Not all written, not all charts…..something a little different.

Hope is knit in a slightly unusual manner. The center lace and cable section are 3 separate panels started individually, then joined and worked together in one piece, bottom to top. Sides are picked up along a slipped st. edge and worked using k2tog to create the lower angled edge.

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November is an asymmetrical knit lace shawl acquiring it’s shape through 1 stitch increases on every right side row and a 1 stitch decrease every other row on the left side. Lengthwise lace patterns are introduced at 20 st. intervals. The pattern then progresses into a width -wise intricate diamond lace finishing with a picked up lace border on...

This scarf is designed to keep that winter chill well at bay but in an elegant style. Interesting lace pattern of the body lays nicely with the patterned rolled edges and the plaited ribbing on both ends works effortlessly into the lace body.

An asymmetrical shaped shawl featuring an intricate cable and lace panel. The shape is attained through 1 stitch increase each row on the neck edge. Cabled edge is a straight edge, no inc/dec.. Lower ribbed edge can be lengthened or shortened as desired or to accommodate amount of yarn.

4 different lace leaf patterns create this asymmetrical constructed shawl. The final leaf pattern is added by picking up stitches on the left hand needle from the last row of stitching. Shawl is knit in one piece, no seams!

Crescent shaped shawl starring a wide Diamond border motif. Shawl is worked from the top down starting with a decorative neck edge, and attaining it’s shape through increases of 2 sts. per row, short rows using the German double stitch method, (so easy, will guide you to a great youtube tutorial) and increase of stitches within some rows.

Three different lace leaf patterns make the foundation of this shawl. Knit in one piece, sideways, from end to end. The leaves on the lower edge are each accented with 3 glass beads. Optional, as always.

Extra soft, light and feminine. Triangular lace shawl knit with 1 skein of yarn in one piece from the top down. Center spine of a 3 stitch textured stitch, body sides are a textured lace panel stitch working down to the lower lace edge accented with Nupps and beads.

Very feminine, light and soft scarf for the lace lover. Knit in one piece, no seams, using a fingering weight yarn. Several lace patterns create a visually pleasing effect. Incan Spice is a blend of extra-fine Merino, baby alpaca, silk and yak, one of the softest yarns I have come across.

Have some fun with a wonderful colorway yarn. Prism Petite Madison is a super soft luxury yarn with color combo’s that will make your shawl a favorite.

Have some fun with a gradient yarn by letting it do the work for you. Done Roving is a yarn that shifts from one color to another seamlessly. I have incorporated a solid contrasting color in a pattern of alternating rows to add some interest to the color play.

This sweet little scarf is worked with short rows to create the gentle arc in a combination of lace and textured patterns edged in a scalloped design. The piece is worked from the bottom up, in one piece, no seams!!!!!

An uncomplicated shawl knit side to side with interesting lace designs along the top and bottom edges. Combine that with a wonderful gradating color yarn and what a deal!!! Once you knit the first 54 rows, you’ll settle into a very comfortable routine and rhythm of the 12 row pattern repeat.

Snuggle that precious little one in your hand made gift of love, warmth and elegance. Great texture in the cable and lace pattern. Combine with a lovely colored superwash wool yarn and you will have a blanket mom and dad will constantly be reaching for.

The name of the game is “Zero’s created with the use of double and triple yarn overs in this wrap from start to finish. Begin with a taper at each end ( tassels are optional ). Widen out with the body pattern, 3 repeats of an eyelet circle, the center being a zero from 2 yo’s. Bring on the pointed edge pattern, a slightly different eyelet patte...

Twisted and cable stitches that move effortlessly into each other. If your a cable nut, this is a very satisfying project. Not a nut, well……time to try. Great joy watching the patterns unfold before you.

So delicate!!!!!! With a DK weight yarn, you say? Oh yes! Dropped stitches and the combination of eyelets and twisted stitches create an airy yet practical scarf. Using a wool/silk/cashmere blend yarn adds yet another layer of soft, cuddlesome luxury.

Has to be “hands down” THE softest yarn I have ever used. Combine this with the bulky weight, generous size, lovely display of stitches, giving you a shawl impossible to put down.

Springtime is here and the cherry blossoms are in their full splendor. We traveled around south Jersey today admiring all the trees. When I thought about naming this pattern guess what was fresh in my mind…can you see the resemblance? Well I may be stretching it a little but I hope this pattern will add some beauty to your day.

Texture is the focus here. Designed for both men and women using 3 different methods to move around stitches. You will want to use a yarn that has great stitch definition so your work will stand out. Knit in one piece, no seams, the pattern is a 24 row repeat using DK weight yarn it knits up fast.

Yell Sound Shawl is knit using garter based lace stitches of Shetland Island origin. The lace patterns taper at each end to a tasseled point. The body is largely a solid garter stitch where the shaping takes place in the form of Make 1, and K2tog. One of the nice aspects to this shawl, no right or wrong side. Looks great both ways.

Gradients---So much fun! After seeing the Katia Ombre 6 packs I designed this shawl with a couple of things in mind, have fun with the color, minimum wastage, ease of blocking. I used 2 packs of the Katia to get a good size shawl, 19” by 83”. That works.

Estonian styled lace shawl knit in a triangular shape. Center body is worked first from the bottom up in a double eyelet diamond pattern. The 7-stitch nupp and bead accented lace border is then picked-up and knit in the round.

Working the pattern on each round makes for an intricate lace design on this knit cowl. Surprisingly, the only stitches used are k, p, yo, k2tog, and ssk. Easy, you bet. Edges begin with a gentle roll followed by a few rounds of purl stitching, working right into the pattern.

Classic Estonian style in a generously sized lace shawl. Knit in one piece, the body is worked first. Lace edge border is then picked up around the entire perimeter and knit in the round. No seams!!!!!!

Time to cuddle up for cold weather….well here’s a help. Over 8 feet of snuggle potential for your neck. Worsted weight yarn and size #8 Knitting needles help complete this project just in time. Lots of texture, twists, cables, seed stitches, eyelets create an eye catching display.

Easy, Fast and most of all, lovely. That’s the name of the game with this scarf. DK weight or light worsted yarn and #8 needles make for a quick, satisfying project. Accented with #6 beads, always optional, but oh so elegant, cables and lace, lots of variety of stitches but not complicated. K3tog, Sssk, and a 6 stitch cable, if you are familiar...

Combination of lace and cable stitches make for a pleasing design in this scarf. Tasseled tapered ends begin the patterns as they branch out to their full display. Beads within the leaf stems on each side add a touch of elegance. Beads are, of course, optional.

Poulsbo Lace Scarf knits in one piece, no seams, YEAH!!!!! The pattern uses a combination of eye-catching intricate lace stitches that are for the intermediate knitter. Sk2p’s and yo twice, with 3 stitches knit into those 2 yo’s on the following row. Patterning on both sides will keep your attention but with a 24 row repeat (not too many ) will...

“Outrageous Ridges” is, well…lots of outrageous ridges! A ridged diamond flows from side to side while puckered ridges fill in the open areas. Scalloped borders add texture at each end. The scarf is long ( 105” by 10”) to wear as a single drape or any other manner you might wish.

Newcastle Manor scarf combines several different cables and eyelets to produce a design unique and intricate. Worked in one piece, from side to side with cables being worked on both the right and wrong sides.. Worsted weight yarn and size 8 knitting needles make for a project that is quick but interesting to watch develop. Easy for the intermed...

The lacy mesh edge, rows of lace stitching and curved ends make this wrap a soft and light garment to gently drape around shoulders and neck. The long length ensures lots of coziness and versatility. Pattern is entirely written in both row by row and charted instructions to satisfy whichever kind of knitter you are.

Easy lace scarf pattern entirely in both row by row written and charted instructions. Stitches are all basic to lace, the toughest being joining the two sections in a grafting stitch such as Kitchener. Don’t let that stop you though. If you’ve never done any grafting, time to jump in. Give me a holler, I’m here to help.

Some things are just too easy to be true! But, not in this case!!! Grab yourself some colorway yarn and let it do the majority of the fancy work.

Icicles and snowballs !!!!! I must be getting ready for winter.

Scarf/Wrap, you decide. Sized to accommodate both styles at 14” by 78” , blocked, the star of this piece is the diamond edging. All the lace stitching is simple, but looks stunning! The DK weight yarn, #8 knitting needles and a cast on of 51 sts. lend to a quick project but I bet you’ll hear “ Oh, it looks so complicated, you must have worked f...

Allow a nice colorway yarn to produce a visually complex scheme of changing color and design in this easy to knit shawl. Step it up by adding some glass beads to enhance the impact even more.

This lacey cowl begins with a scalloped lower edge that graduates up into different lace patterns which are accented with beads as shown in the model. The top finishes off with a picot edge folded to the wrong side.

Sport weight yarn, size # 3 needles and a great combination of cable stitches makes for a 17” pillow that just pops with solid dimensional texture and pattern on both sides. 3, 4, and 6 stitch cables comprise the bulk of the stitching, along with a 3-stitch plait/braid. Directions on how to knit these stitches are included under the Abbreviatio...

Cables on the ends, Cables on the sides and Cables in the middle!!!! Oh, let’s not forget that touch of lace in between. The top and bottom start with hills of narrow cables working up next into a pattern of meandering cables surrounded by a slanted lace stitch, and bordered on each side edge with a 3 stitch cable that gives the edges a rounded...

Several different patterns combine to make this very feminine scarf an interesting display of lace knitting. The fingering weight, soft merino wool yarn blocks nicely to open and lay out the lace work, leaving you with a wonderfully fluid drape in a light weight garment easily wrapped into many styles.

Enjoy knitting Cables? Then have I got the perfect project for you! Nothing but cables! Start with a plaited stitch ribbing, edges are a 3 stitch cable to give a rounded effect, the body a combination of several types and textures of cable knitting.

Sometimes while laying out a new pattern, sitting down to start the actual knitting of a piece, playing with how the different stitches fit, lay and look together, I find myself constantly amazed at how a few basic, simple stitches placed in the right order can create such an interesting design. Such is the case with this one. Not only interest...

This cowl is all about the texture. Starting with a double strand cast on to give bulk to the bottom edge, working into different slants, eyelets, nupps, raised stitches and rows, finally finishing with a folded hem edged in a picot texture…..WOW! And believe it or not, not too difficult and fast to work on size #8 needles. Some experience need...

A variety of lace patterns strung together makes this scarf a wonderfully feminine display to enhance many garments. Using a fingering weight yarn gives way to a very light and airy scarf, easily wrapped around into several varied styles. For a bulkier look , beef up your yarn weight and use an appropriate needle size. Always remember, though, ...

The yarn is called Gloss, the color is Tranquil and the pattern name is Gentle Breeze. Do you feel relaxed and calm? Not yet! Well an easy and fast lace pattern knit on larger needles should do it. And the lace patterns are simple to remember. 2 of them are 4 row repeats, the main pattern, a 10 row repeat.

Such a delicate scarf with Leaf and Flower Basket Lace patterns. The use of short rows makes for curved arc lower edge full of leaves. The body is filled in with an easy lace stitch, and the picot folded hem gives the top of the scarf a nice substantial edge.

This scarf is a very easy lace pattern, working up very quickly with worsted weight yarn. With a 56 stitch cast on and a 6 row, 7 stitch repeat of the main pattern, you can see how this only adds to the fast completion.

If only growing my garden was as easy as growing a scarf, ah…wouldn’t life be wonderful. But alas, for now I will have to stick to scarves. Lacy leafs, seeds and vines make up a nice display for any garden patch, only this garden doesn’t require sunshine, watering and weeding. And most important, the deer won’t eat up the best parts!

This shawl turned out to be somewhat of a knitting sampler, using cable, lace and wide border stitching to comprise a display of wonderful knitting. The yarn I used blocked to a very generous size of 19” by 81”, long enough to “Wrap You Up” quite nicely.

This shawl pattern is a simple combination of a couple of lace designs giving it a soft flowing feel, and with the use of a lush colored superwash merino wool the softness doesn’t end there.The main body is a 14 row, 10 stitch repeat, easily remembered even with my scattered brain. But don’t let the written and charted pattern get too far from ...

This scarf pattern combines several lace stitches to produce a beautifully soft feminine look. The use of a pastel color wool and silk blend yarn contribute to the final finish of a little shine.

I designed this shawl pattern highlighting several different lace patterns and elements. Most of the stitches are easy knit stitches, bringing in some elements to refine the look of the lace. Casting on with the double strand knitted method, using Nupp stitch within the lace and joining the two pieces with the Kitchner stitch adds a nice level ...

I love playing with lace patterns. The look is so feminine and yet complex-- really makes you look like such an expert. But don’t tell them, it’s not that hard!

I enjoy playing with new lace patterns in small projects, like scarves. It gives me the opportunity to sample the pattern, different yarns and needle sizes. That is what happened here.