Brenda Schmidt

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The unique shaping of this shawl hugs your shoulders and cuddles your neck and is topped off by the dramatic long draping front. The delicately scalloped back is soft and feminine but it can also be reversed so that the points are in the back and the scalloped edge in front which will foldover a bit more to make a perfect scalloped shawl collar...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I was inspired by amazing Moroccan architecture as well as the Merrakesh yarn by wooliebullie http://www.wooliebullie.etsy.com when I was designing Casbah. The yarn is lightweight, next to skin super soft and warm, so its perfect for this shawl. The repeat in the main body is not complicated and is easy to memorize, so its not as complex as it ...
Knitting: Cowl
These unisex cowls magically transform into beautiful multi-colored pieces of art. Included are a Three Color Version, a Two Color Version and a Multi-Colored version - because of the interesting texture, it also knits up beautifully in one solid or two, so there are hundreds of possibilities with this pattern.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These unisex mitts magically transform three colors of natural colored yarn into the perfect mitt. These are very warm and extra sturdy.
Knitting: Cowl
This is simply gorgeous in handspun from handpainted tops and it really accentuates multi-colors, but sometimes you might have more or less handspun than is called for - since this pattern is knit top down, if you are short its not too much of a problem, if you have extra, you can just make it taller.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth, Scrubber
This makes a great gift when you wrap up a little novelty soap in it. Its a pretty quick knit for an advanced beginner or intermediate. It requires a set of #13 double points and a size K crochet hook.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a great EASY lace knitting pattern for advanced beginners. It works up fast on big #13 needles and is just luscious. Looks like you are a pro.