Interval Training is a unique design, combining knitted colorwork with embroidery. The merger of these two art forms yields a gorgeous, eye-catching sweater. The pattern is a perfect way to play with color, whether it be using just two colors for maximum impact, tone-on-tone for a play on textures, or multiple colors, putting mini skeins to wor...

Interval Training is a unique design, combining knitted colorwork with embroidery. The merger of these two art forms yields a gorgeous, eye-catching cowl. The pattern is a perfect way to play with color, whether it be using just two colors for maximum impact or a gradient set for a more subtle shift in hues. The colorwork and the embroidery are...

Fisherman’s Rib is a stitch pattern that yields a delightfully squishy, springy fabric. When coupled with a dense and delicious yarn like Marianated Yarns Playtime DK, the result is a scarf that is beautifully luxe and luxuriously beautiful! This pattern includes directions for a scarf that is one color, as well as a two-tone variation. The for...

My Next Hat Canvas is a simple knit which yields a beautiful stockinette canvas, perfect for embroidery, such as these two Zig Zag patterns. Zig Zag 1 is perfect for fluffier yarns, such as Kokon Chunky Mohair, in that the split between zigs and zags is more pronounced. Zig Zag 2 is a bit more subtle, a great choice for high twist or single-ply...

This simple brioche scarf is a perfect pattern to employ all those treasured mini skeins and leftover bits and bobs we makers seem to accumulate. Through the nearly twenty years that I have been knitting, I have made many iterations of this scarf. Each version has been tweaked and refined, ultimately landing on what I think of as the perfect di...

My Sweater Canvas is a pullover with raglan sleeves that is knit from the top down. Without embellishment, it is a simple, easy-to-knit staple, sure to be a go-to favorite in your wardrobe. But by adding embroidery to the pullover, the basic sweater morphs into a bespoke piece that can be a true reflection of the personality of the wearer!

My Sock Canvas is the latest in a series of my designs in which simple knitting is morphed into unique pieces with the addition of embroidery. Stockinette is truly a perfect canvas to express yourself through stitching. Whether you choose motifs or monograms, running stitches or graphics, the possibilities are endless!

This beautiful embroidery motif is one of many that I have designed to bring color, depth and dimension to crocheted fabric. For now, I am offering a free crochet design when you purchase four or more motifs.

This beautiful embroidery motif is one of many that I have designed to bring color, depth and dimension to crocheted fabric. For now, I am offering a free crochet design when you purchase four or more motifs.

This beautiful embroidery motif is one of many that I have designed to bring color, depth and dimension to crocheted fabric. For now, I am offering a free crochet design when you purchase four or more motifs.

This beautiful embroidery motif is one of many that I have designed to bring color, depth and dimension to crocheted fabric. For now, I am offering a free crochet design when you purchase four or more motifs.

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This tutorial is a demonstration of how the sashiko hitomezashi (persimmon stitch) stitch can be worked into simple crocheted fabric. The tutorial covers how to embroider the pattern in two different intervals. The “Every Row” interval requires stitching on both the right and wrong sides of your work. The “Every Other Row” interval is stitched ...

Sashiko needlework originated as a practical, simple running stitch used to repair or strengthen clothing, to patch worn garments and to hold layers of fabric together for extra warmth. Sashiko translates to ‘little stabs’, a reference to the actual act of stitching through cloth. Given its origins out of necessity, its practical impact and its...

I will be uploading tutorials for this pattern Bloom Handmade Studio on YouTube. Check out my channel for step-by-step instructions for this design and so much more!

Ava’s Cowl is a simple crocheted cowl which derives its understated elegance from a beautiful texture and a subtle shifting of color. The lovely fabric is created by working single crochet into the back loop. And the gorgeous ombré is achieved by gradually changing one of four strands of yarn being held as the piece is crocheted. The overall ef...

The design for the Little Love Birds hat features two small birds whispering sweet nothings. The pattern includes charts for knitting the heart or duplicate stitching it later with a third color. The darling little birds comprise only a small bit of the colorwork, making this hat an ideal choice for practicing colorwork.

Snow Globe features a Norwegian snowflake motif with eye catching proportions. This striking accessory is a joy to knit and a delight to wear!

A hint of embellishment elevates this hat to be a truly unique and eye-catching accessory. By incorporating “anchor stitches” into the purl bumps in a panel of reverse stockinette, further embroidery can be added to create a hat that is both fun to create and beautiful to wear!

This scarf is evidence that subtle and simple stitching can also be impactful and eye catching. Alternating rows of knits and purls are the perfect two-tone, reversible canvas for the hand dyed artistry of Marianated Yarns. The straightforward stitching really allows the yarn to do the talking! So pick a palette that speaks to you, be it a soph...

FitMitts are aptly named insofar as they offer a lovely fit! Brioche is an inherently stretchy stitch, making it a perfect choice for fingerless mitts. Your fingers will be free to check messages, pick apples, turn the page, hold on to a loved one, etc., while your hands are kept warm. Increases along the thumb are not only beautiful, they add ...

The structure and shape of this cowl are a perfect blend of art and practicality. Made entirely with single crochet, slip stitches and a bit of decorative embellishment, it is proof that simple beauty can also be remarkably utilitarian. The shape of the piece is that of a lampshade, close enough to the neck and chest to ward off breezes from al...

This design was inspired by my friend’s Volkswagen Cabriolet, a glorious jalopy that would transport us through the streets of my hometown of Athens, Ohio, during my high school years in the 1980s. Winters in Athens were brutal in terms of intensity and duration. The ten miles or so that we would travel to AHS in the Cabriolet during the dead o...

Deliberately Twisted is a snuggly hat made using Kraeo’s delightful super bulky single ply, which lends itself beautifully to the lovely cable-like texture of this hat. Yet there is not a cable needle to be found in this design! This eye-catching feature is achieved using the twisted purl stitch, rather than cable stitches. However, this partic...

Just one skein of Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 will yield a Loopy Dee Loop cowlace! Yes, that’s right, cowlace! That’s slang for cowl + necklace! This fun wrap is warm like a cowl, but delightfully decorative like a festive necklace!

Save $2 by purchasing Marilyn’s Cowl and Marilyn’s Hat at the same time!Simply place both patterns in your cart and the discount will be applied automatically. (Refunds will not be given retroactively.)

Save $2 by purchasing Marilyn’s Cowl and Marilyn’s Hat at the same time! Simply place both patterns in your cart and the discount will be applied automatically. (Refunds will not be given retroactively.)

This project was entitled A Wink and a Whisper because of the flirtatious, playful nature of the wrap. It is easy to imagine reaching for this as your go-to shawl for date night or meeting friends for an evening on the town. The ruffle is eye-catching and makes this piece a joyful accessory. The staggered eyelets are fun to knit and bring addit...

Adding syncopation to this bold staghorn brioche pattern is an effective way to showcase the striking grace of the design. By shifting between brioche knit and brioche purl in the midst of each row, the result is a reversible wrap that showcases the colorful depth of the brioche stitch on both sides. This pattern was inspired by the beautiful p...

Ribbon Candy combines brioche stitch and intarsia to create a bold, vertical color block effect. The distinct, woven channels of color that result from merging these two techniques will draw the eye and delight the knitter. The cowl begins with an i-cord foundation. Then stitches for the Body are picked along the edge of the i-cord and worked w...

This “good ombré” is achieved by working with fingering weight yarn held double. In other words, you will be knitting two strands of fingering weight yarn simultaneously. The gradient effect comes from swapping contrast colors while keeping one main skein constant. The brim of the hat is 2x2 ribbing and the body of the hat is 3x1 ribbing, so th...

Revolve is a modern twist on the brioche stitch which results in a reversible scarf or cowl. By strategically interspersing brioche cables on the diagonal, it looks as though the design “revolves” around the length of the knitted piece. The cable pattern is based on a deceptively simple six row repeat, which is easy to memorize, yet interesting...

Modern quilts are truly a source of inspiration for me. In particular, I love how artists of this craft have taken a skillset of days gone by and modernized the look to appear more contemporary, without sacrificing any of the traditional attention to detail and craftsmanship. This project is a crocheter’s take on these modern quilts, as it comb...

Modern quilts are truly a source of inspiration for me. In particular, I love how artists of this craft have taken a skillset of days gone by and modernized the look to appear more contemporary, without sacrificing any of the traditional attention to detail and craftsmanship. This project is a knitter’s take on these modern quilts, as it combin...

This pattern was inspired by a timeless, modern take on quilting. It features a textured repeat of hearts, which are framed by a border of seed stitch. A red heart in one corner of the blanket was included to draw the eye and entertain the knitter!

Four Squared: The Hartrich was inspired by a modern, colorful quilt I discovered on Instagram. “Four Squared” because each square never has more than 16 stitches active at any given time. “The Hartrich” because Laura Hartrich was my Instagram muse. The result is a refreshing, modern update on knitted blankets.

The mosaic design of this pattern is perfect for minis, gradients, bold color combinations or even scraps against a neutral background. You’re in charge of when to change directions and create your own customized look simply by following the simple charts of slipped stitches.

Featuring a mosaic pattern found in Barbara Walker’s Treasury of Knitting Patterns, this stole uses slipped stitches to create a geometric effect. Canon Hand Dyes Robert Tweed Sock in Autumn Rainbow and Naked Robert form a melange of colors that keep the eye dancing!