A collection of 5 one-skein garter stitch based small shawls, which explore non-traditional shaping through the use of short rows.

Two shawls in five sizes and two yarn weight choices.

A slouchy tucked hat and long armwarmers with textural wrist tucks, both accented with ribbing detail.

Steampunk inspired Hooded Capelet & Fingerless Mitts, in garter stitch with beaded lace adornment.

Sailing To Byzantium is a collection of designs inspired by the art and architecture of ancient Constantinople.

The world is made of silt and stone, the granular material or solid minerals suspended in water or settled on the earth. As sediment forms a shape, so do the Silt & Stone hat and mittens grow from a mixture of stitches that settle together.

Who doesn’t want to stir up a little love? This triangular shawl begins with many stitches and an enticing ruffle, then decreases the stitch count by 2/3 before the body begins. Strong ribbed lines lead to the top, with optional beads added for glamour. The reversible stitch pattern is bewitching from both sides, all in the service of love. The ...

The most powerful Love Potion in the Harry Potter world, Amortentia causes powerful infatuation or obsession in the drinker. It manifests as a different aroma to each who drinks it, recalling one’s favorite person, place or thing.

Purchase the coordinating Silt & Stone mittens and hat at the same time and save $2.00 on Alluvium.

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Zig it … Zag it. Handpainted superbulky yarn and a simple, reversing diagonal lace pattern make a neckwarmer that curves gently around the face and closes neatly with a satin ribbon lacing or buttons - both shown on the sample.

Picabeau is a swoosh-shaped shawl, with asymmetrical construction that first increases and then decreases in a gently curved shape. The diagonal construction is highlighted by regular rows of YOs that swoop across the shawl and create visual movement. One luscious skein is all that is required for this versatile and wearable accessory; instructi...

The fourth in a series of shawls exploring non-traditional shaping with short rows, available individually or as part of the 5 Short Row Shawls collection.

The fifth and final shawl in my series exploring non-traditional shaping with short rows; available individually, or as part of the 5 Short Row Shawls collection.

The third in a series of shawls exploring non-traditional shaping with short rows, available individually or as part of the 5 Short Row Shawls collection.

The Chunnel Mitts are long armwarmers with fitted rib cuffs and hands, and deep textural gauntlet forearms which can be scrunched up or worn straight depending on the weather and your coat sleeve length. An easy and fast knit with a thumb slit and no increasing or decreasing, the deep channel tunnels of the gauntlet stitch pattern do an excellen...

The second in a series of garter shawls exploring non-traditional shaping with short rows, Rondelay is part of the Malabrigo Quickies program from Malabrigo Yarn, and is available individually or as part of the 5 Short Row Shawls collection.

The first in a series of shawls exploring nontraditional shaping with short rows, available individually or as part of the 5 Short Row Shawls collection.

A long and lean cardigan, with gentle waist shaping and flowing ruffle at the front edge and cuffs.

A shapely top down raglan with extended front panels resulting in a swingy A-line when worn open, and an enfolding jacket when closed with a shawl pin or belt. This easy cardigan is knit seamlessly with simple rolled front edges, Twisted Rib hem and cuffs, and a picked up collar band in Cable and Twist Rib.

An easy-to-wear long tee, featuring a deep V back neck with twisted cord ties, and simple to knit seamlessly and top down from provisionally cast on shoulders. Stockinette stitch with no body shaping and a textured, drapey yarn focus attention on the details; wide front and deep back neckline are finished with a casual rolled edge, and ribbing f...

An elongated, asymmetrical wrap that combines the warmth and style of a shawl with the wearability of a scarf. Sundry means various or diverse, and this wrap features two colors, two stitch patterns and endless styling options. Cast on at the long, pointed end, Sundry is shaped at the ends of rows that grow ever wider. Two colors contrast yet ha...

Knit sideways in one flat piece from right sleeve cuff to left, Blue Honey is a long open front cardigan with honeycomb stitch detail at shoulders and wide garter front edges. Easy to knit and flattering to wear, featuring sweet sideways construction and textural diversity.

Rhadamanthys was the wise mythological Greek king who judged the dead and ruled the Fortunate Isles, where those heroes who had thrice been received into the Elysian Fields resided.

Looking for an edgier, fashion sweater with classic appeal but not the same old shape? The River Union Cardi has wide sleeves, a cropped silhouette, and a stylish attitude. Knit top down and seamlessly, it’s a rib-trim, stockinette cardigan with an edge.

Slipstitch colorwork socks knit from the cuff down with heel flap and gusset. A tribute to the Quidditch players of Harry Potter’s Wizarding World, or to any sock-loving Muggle.

Crimp is a slouchy tucked hat with textural ribbing detail on the crown and wide brim. Knit in soft, hand-dyed superwash, and a companion to the Crimpy Mitts.

The Crimpy Mitts are long armwarmers with textural tucks at the wrist, and ribbing detail on the cuff and thumb. Knit in soft hand-dyed superwash, they are companions to the Crimp hat.

Steampunk inspired fingerless mitts with beaded, scalloped French cuff. The cuff is knit flat, then joined in the round to knit the garter stitch hand. Decorative buttons add personal style and close the cuff.

Steampunk inspired garter stitch hooded capelet with beaded scalloped edge. Escallop is knit from the bottom up beginning with the beaded edging, then shaped to hug the shoulders with decorative raglan decreases. A shallow hood frames the face, and is shaped with short rows and grafted at top. Pompom I-cord ties complete the whimsy.

Slouchy cowl with a warm and textural tucked body, and polished turned hems. A companion to the Ruckle Hat and Mitts.

Fingerless mitts with a fun tucked cuff, and turned hems; companions to the Ruckle hat.

A reversible, semicircular shaped shawl that glows in a hand-dyed silk blend, Lumina is knit in garter stitch with an easy transition to the lace edging. Begun at the top with a garter tab, and designed to maximize every yard of a special yarn, the body and edging size is easily customized for yardage.

Ruckle is a soft, scrunchy hat with folds or puckers knit into the body. Cast on provisionally, it features a clean, turned-hem brim, ruckled main body with alternating tucks around the circumference, and a 10 section spiral decrease crown.

Slipstitch colorwork cowl in slouchy and fitted versions, recalling the intricate stacked shapes and vibrant colors of Ottoman architecture.

Multi-season stockinette cardigan with short dolman sleeves, zigzag vine lace front panels, and ribbed trim.

An oversized cowl, made extra soft and lofty with unexpected dropped-stitch cables. Part of the Very Chic Series.

A long scarf, made extra soft and lofty with unexpected dropped-stitch cables. Part of the Very Chic Series.

A triangular shawl with simple stockinette body and beaded cobweb frill ruffle border. Dropped stitches produce the open edging, which is worked from the bottom up and creates a weblike construction studded with shiny beads. Written in three sizes, with instructions for a Sock yarn shawl, a DK shawlette, and a DK shawl; the edging may also be ma...

A long crescent-shaped stole with deep cobweb frill ruffle border, short row shaping in the stockinette stitch body, and thoughtfully placed beads to highlight the edges and transition rows. Dropped stitches create the open weblike edging, and beaded twisted rib finishes the gently curved stockinette body. This shawl is knit from the bottom up a...

Sideways knit garter shawlette, with knit-in border reminiscent of Turkish Iznik ceramic tile motifs.

Slipstitch colorwork mittens, reminiscent of Turkish lattice.

Slipstitch colorwork hat, recalling the dome and minaret shapes of Ottoman architecture.

Slipstitch colorwork mosaic socks knit from the cuff down with heel flap and gusset, reminiscent of Turkish mosaic tile.

Long crescent-shaped stole with dome & minaret edging, reminiscent of the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, Turkey. This wrap is knit from the bottom up, then given gentle shaping with short rows.

Le Rayon Vert, or the Green Ray, *has the virtue of making him who has seen it impossible to be deceived in matters of sentiment; at its apparition, all deceit and falsehood are done away, and he who has been fortunate enough once to behold it is enabled to see closely into his own heart and read the thoughts of others.*

A casual open front vest knit in seed stitch, with ribbed edging.

A sideways garter stitch shawl with tentacular edging, and optional beads. This unusual shawl recalls Harry Potter’s Venomous Tentacula, a green, spikey plant with mobile vines that grab living prey, shoots that expel venom, and a poisonous bite. The sideways edging is made by repeatedly binding off and casting on stitches, creating a pattern of...

An easy garter stitch hat, perfect for showing off variegated yarn. Eldora is cast on provisionally and knit sideways with short row shaping, then the first and last rows are grafted together for a seamless, reversible finish.

A chic little hat with sideways-cabled brim, and sleek reverse stockinette crown. Dropped stitches between cables make the brim extra soft and stretchy. Part of the Very Chic Series.

Luxury yarn and beads together make an elegant long crescent shawl with fancy hoopskirt border, while short row shaping creates a face framing beaded shawl collar.

2/9/2012 - new pdf available with updated formatting.

Wrap yourself in the wonderful feeling of this easy sideways-knit boxy cardigan, in stretchy garter stitch with short row yoke shaping.

Fingerless mitts or gloves with sideways-cabled cuffs, made scrunchy by dropping stitches between ribs. Wear them with jeans or a little black dress; they’re kind of very chic!

A sideways knit, cabled cowl which is made extra soft and scrunchy by dropping stitches between wide ribs. Melony is cast on provisionally, and finished by grafting the first and last rows to create a seamless circle. Fitted to hug the neck, but stretchy enough to be comfortable, Melony makes you looks chic and stay warm when it’s chilly. Part o...

Newly revised and reformatted pattern!

Newly revised and reformatted pattern!

Newly revised and reformatted pattern for better fit!

The Razor Cardi was reworked and graded to a full size range as part of the KnitPicks IDP in september of 2011, and now includes new instructions, chart, pictures and schematic.