This ebook contains 3 cowls from my Jane Cowl Series – Little Loop, Double Loop, and Grand Loop – the happy result of my recent explorations into cowl styling. Each piece varies in size, wool, and gauge, while sharing the wonderful and toasty Flame Chevron lace. Trimmed in garter stitch and worked in the round this lace is a 7 stitch x 24 row repeat, and is easily mastered. I wouldn’t have it any other way! You’ll find each cowl a satisfyingly quick knit to make as a gift for someone you love, or for yourself, as one size happily fits all.

A collection of Fingerless Mitts – 4 lacey pairs, named for my daughter, who loves them.

Marlene sure enjoyed a classic turtle neck, and she was on my mind when this design came into view. Introducing M’s Favorite, a slim, shaped pullover with extra-long sleeves and a steep collar all trimmed with 4x4 ribbing – a wide paneled repeat that is more decorative than it is elastic. This piece is worked top down in the round. Stitches are picked up around the neckline for the turtle collar, and around the armhole for the set-in sleeves. Simple and classic – an enjoyable knit!

Introducing Let the Games Begin, a textured, cropped vest worked entirely of Chevron Rib – a sparkling 18-stitch by 4-row repeat. This is a seamless knit, worked bottom-up and in-the-round to the armholes, where the bodice splits and front and back panels are worked separately. Borders are trimmed with Garter Rib, a 3-stitch repeat matching the...

Introducing the latest in my stitch study series, a scarf this time of Chevron Rib – a simple knit and purl sequence, worked in a previously daunting to me 18 stitch by 4 row repeat. And I’m now happy to report, after just a few rows, I found it wasn’t so daunting at all. Garter Rib trims its edges, following the rhythm of the chevron waves. It...

Introducing Thanksgiving Thoughts, a new cardigan for the new year! Worked with dk yarn in the airy Clover Eyelet Rib, its openwork texture is both substantial and stylish, and practical – toasty. This design is worked bottom-up to the armholes, where the bodice splits, and front and back panels are worked separately. Long, slim sleeves are wor...

Introducing the first in my planned series of simply shaped wraps or scarves that showcase my stitch pattern query of the moment. This substantial wrap is the result of my latest interest in Cloverleaf Eyelet Rib (a 6 stitch by 6 row repeat). “How would it look in dk,” I wondered. Well, it turns out, just like this. It’s a keeper, and free to y...

Introducing Follow Every Rainbow, a color blocked pullover spawned entirely from yarn I had on-hand – multiple skeins in varying amounts of three colors left over from past projects. What a fun way to destash.

Introducing Climb Every Mountain, a cushy, textured pullover with a taunting name – my self-dare to get back out on my bike… but that’s another story. This design is worked bottom up and in the round, with sleeves in the round too. It’s mostly seamless, except for the sleeve caps that are briefly shaped with short rows at their ends and set in....

Introducing Estelle’s Envy – a slim pullover topped off with an abundant alpaca cowl collar. Worked bottom up, and in the round, with sleeves in the round too, this design is mostly seamless, except for the sleeve caps that are briefly shaped with short rows at their ends and set in. The luxurious collar, spawned from stitches picked up around ...

Reintroducing Mary! – a buttoned up, subtly shaped, densely knit, Garter stitch cardigan with a deep V-neckline. I’ve tweaked her measures this round, adding width to the front panels and back collar, and lessening shaping at the waist, all for a more relaxed fit. Long sleeves are knit flat now and seamed for added structure. Caps are set in. T...

Reintroducing Teresa – a textured, long-sleeved, cardigan with a plunging v-neckline. Broad ribbing trims its edges, in color contrasting and rhythm complimentary to its overall stitch pattern – the Seeded Rib Check, an easy-to-remember 4 stitch by 12 row repeat of alternating knits and purls.

Introducing Spiderman I Love You, a delicate cropped vest worked overall in Spider Lace – an energetic 6 stitch by 12 row repeat, surprisingly easy to remember. This is a seamless knit, worked bottom-up and in-the-round to the armholes, where the bodice splits and front and back panels are worked separately. Its borders are trimmed with wide ri...

Reintroducing Ruth – a slim fitting tee with a high crew neckline and short cap sleeves. Redesigned in-the-round this time, its bottom-up knitting has been simplified with bodice shaping removed. Worked evenly, its back ribbing snugs the waist in just right. Scroll Lace, a 10-stitch by 18-row repeat, is worked overall and easily mastered. Stayi...

Introducing Angels All Around Us – big sister to Pay It Forward (an earlier design), the buttoned-up vest is longer this time, with pockets. And just like her sibling, this design is knit flat, bottom-up and seamless, in Garter Rib, an easy-to-remember 3-stitch by 2-row repeat. The armhole and collar trims and button laps are worked in ribbing ...

Introducing Pay It Forward – a boxy cropped vest, sweetly square and buttoned up the front. This design is knit flat, bottom-up and seamless, in Garter Rib, an easy-to-remember 3-stitch by 2-row repeat. The armhole and neckline trims, and button laps, are worked in ribbing from stitches picked up along their edges – wide ribbing of knits and pu...

Introducing Sunshiny Day – a light and airy cardigan, already a favorite. Worked overall in Lacy V-stitch, an engaging 9 stitch x 6 row repeat, its borders are trimmed with wide ribbing – knits and purls in complimentary rhythm. This design is worked bottom-up to the armholes, where the bodice splits and front and back panels are worked separat...

Introducing Precious Cargo – a delicate lace pullover perfect for summer nights and fall days. Worked overall in the (new to me, now a favorite) Lacy V-stitch, a delightful 9 stitch x 6 row repeat, its borders are trimmed with wide ribbing – knits and purls in complimentary rhythm. This design is worked bottom-up and in-the-round to the start o...

Introducing We’ve Been Happy Here, a vested version of Just Breathe (its pullover predecessor), but top-down this time and with worsted yarn, giving its sturdy stitches some surprising lightness. Wide trims of ribbing, spawned from stitches picked up around neckline and armholes, surround the Broken Rib stitch pattern of its evenly knitted bodi...

Introducing Just Breathe – a densely textured, elegantly simple, jacket-like pullover with a substantial V-neckline. This versatile knit is worked on heavy worsted wool, with both bodice and sleeves knit bottom-up and in-the-round. It’s mostly seamless except for sleeves that are set-in and a small bit under the left armhole where the neckline ...

Sugar Cookies! seemed the perfect name for this design – sweet and sparkly. Worked bottom-up and in-the-round, wide garter panels on front and back are bordered by stockinette throughout, finishing finally with a tall garter collar picked up from stitches along the neckline. Hems are garter trimmed too, following a few brief rounds of ribbing a...

Introducing Boxing Bear Hug – a wrap this time, following the lead of its cowl cousin, Boxing Bears. Worked in Crane yarn (a most luscious, worsted-weight, mohair-blend by Quince & Co), its knits and purls create a fabric that’s as soft as air to wear. This wrap is worked top-down and in-the-round with an alternating and expanding Garter Ri...

Welcome Serendipity! – the third of my recent color-block investigations. This version is worsted weight, cropped shorter than my others, with 1x1 rib trimming the edges of its stockinette stitch, worked overall. Gentle shaping occurs along the edges of its front and back panels. Side panels are worked evenly with ribbing positioned at the wais...

Introducing Hello, it’s Me – a shaped moto VEST this time, little sister of my Elsie cardigan. This Garter stitch design is worked bottom up and flat, except for the trim of the armholes in-the-round. A single seam attaches left lap to its diagonal counterpart at the front edge. A photo tutorial takes the guesswork out of this, and also sewing ...

Introducing Neatness Counts! – a shapely, sport-weight pullover, perfect for seasonal transitions. It’s a study in textures – smooth, even, Stockinette bordered by airy, delicate Single Eyelet Rib Lace (an easy-to-remember 5 stitch by 8 row repeat). This design is worked bottom-up and in-the-round, until it splits at the underarms, with front a...

Welcome warmer weather with Dot Tee, named for its fun fabric – an easy 2x2 rib with a yarn-over skip. This design is hip length with waist shaping created from gradual decreases, then increases, tucked into vertical purl stripes along each side. Its neckline is a wide crew from picked up stitches that continue the rib repeat of its bodice lace...

Introducing The Circus is Coming – a cardigan this time, cropped and textured simply with the knits and purls of its 3X3 Garter Rib. This design is worked bottom-up in Aran weight yarn, with sleeves bottom-up too, and worked in-the-round. It’s mostly seamless except for sleeves that are set-in. Stitches are picked up along the neckline for its ...

Introducing Boxing Bears – a sweet, cozy cowl, perfect for taking off a seasonal chill, stylishly filling a neckline, or both! Simple knits and purls create alternating stockinette and garter “boxes” that grow discreetly and gradually from top to bottom thanks to increases tucked into their margins. Born initially of my yarn explorations (Semil...

Look for me on Make Believe Boulevard, the street where my grandchildren play – for the next little while anyway.

Introducing What She Said – a hip length vest with a tall mock turtle collar, perfect for warming the core. This simple, classic design is worked in Stockinette stitch overall and framed with Broken rib at its edges. It’s a bottom-up seamless design with stitches picked up along the neckline for its collar and along the armholes for their trim....

Introducing A Month of Sundays – a seamless, top-down, raglan pullover with gentle waist shaping. Its Broken Rib stitch pattern, created easily from alternating stockinette and rib rows, delineates its raglan yoke shaping that continues lengthwise along the sides of its bodice and sleeves, and trims its hems. Neckline stitches are picked up for...

Introducing Where My Heart Is, a simply shaped pullover worked overall in wide ribbing. This design is knit bottom up and in-the-round, with sleeves in-the-round and mostly seamless, except for the sleeve caps that are briefly shaped with short rows at their ends and set in. Its mock turtleneck collar continues the visual vertical stripes of it...

Introducing How Lucky Am I – a light and airy, slightly shaped pullover worked entirely in Ribbon Lace, a delicate texture that dances across its surface. You’ll find this 9-stitch repeat engaging and easy to remember. Edges are trimmed in 1x1 rib, with a slight variation that segues to and from the odd stitch count of its Lace. This design is ...

Introducing Because She Likes It! – worked in Ribbon Lace, a delicate cardigan this time, perfect for dressing up or down on spring and summer nights, or any time. This design is worked flat, from the bottom up with sleeves in-the-round, and mostly seamless except for the sleeve caps that are briefly shaped with short rows at their ends and set...

Introducing Don’t Worry Ma, a cozy pullover with a funny name. Textured in Diamond Brocade stitch throughout (a meditative 8 stitch by 8 row repeat) with garter stitch trimming, bodice and sleeves are worked top down and-in-the-round. Short rows smooth sleeve cap edges that are set in. Worked in Aran weight yarn, it’s a quick knit with stylish ...

Providing soft comfort, I’m pleased to introduce Debby with a Y – a lightly shaped pullover sure to be a favorite. Worked in Quince & Co’s Crane yarn, a worsted mohair blend, this is a top-down, in-the-round, stockinette stitch knit, with long slim sleeves worked top-down and in-the-round as well. An easy 1x1 rib trims its wide oval necklin...

Re-introducing Johanna re-imagined! Recently republished, you’ll now find bodice and sleeves worked top down and in the round. Its Diamond Brocade stitch repeat and slim-fitted styling create a romantic silhouette with garter bands defining waist, neckline, and hems. A 3-button placket closure at the shoulder gives easy access and a bit of addi...

Introducing Skating Away, a shapely, cropped pullover for fashionable winter wear. This cowl-collared design is worked top down, in the round, and knitted in Aran weight wool capped with contrasting alpaca at its neckline. I chose yellow to invite the sun. Sleeves are worked top down, in the round as well, and set in. It’s a fun project that wo...

Introducing Win Place Show, a richly textured cardigan to keep you wonderfully warm when winter winds blow. Continuing my Mock English Rib explorations, this time I worked Aran weight wool paired with the softest alpaca trimming its buttoned-up collar. Alpaca lines its pockets too for a welcomed, tactile surprise. Knitted from the bottom up wit...

Introducing Nanny’s Crown, a hooded cowl that revealed itself quite unexpectedly during some recent collar experiments. This design is worked bottom up from the shoulder edge of its cowl to the top of its hood. Beginning in the round, stitches are split at the chin and worked flat to the end. Subtle shaping is made at the center back line of it...

Welcome new Hilda! – reintroduced top-down this time and worked in-the-round. My Hilda design is a two-color, fitted pullover with a wide shawl collar. Three-quarter length sleeves are top-down, in-the-round too, and set in. The collar, worked from stitches picked up along neckline edges, is shaped with short rows. This knit is a fun one, and t...

Reintroducing Innamorata – a delicate Stockinette tee with wide front and back V-necklines, named for a favorite Dean Martin love song. Jumping from my Both Sides Now design and following its lead, Innamorata has been reworked with fingering weight yarn and is now top down. Its short, trimmed sleeves are top down now too, and worked in the roun...

Introducing Both Sides Now – a shapely warm weather pullover with wide front and back V-necklines. Spawned from my Innamorata design, Both Sides Now hits higher on the hips, with longer sleeves, and is textured! – worked overall in Mock English Rib, a simple knit/purl repeat. This is a top down knit worked in the round. Its sleeves, extending s...

Introducing Carousel – a lightly shaped cardigan with a wide and dipping neckline. This is a top down knit worked in fingering weight yarn. Its overall texture – Mock English Rib – is a simple knit/purl repeat, that is bordered by 1x1 ribbing at its hems and edges. Slim sleeves are worked top down too, in the round, and set in. I chose to use 2...

Introducing At the Seaside – a delicate, shapely shell worked in fingering weight wool, perfect for warm weather making and wearing. This is a top down knit with no seaming. Its overall texture – Mock English Rib, a simple knit/purl repeat – is bordered by 1x1 ribbing at its sides and edges. Its neckline trim is worked wider than expected and i...

Prompted by a styling request from daughter Juliet, Martha is a slim-fitting, shaped sweater with three-quarter sleeves and buttoned up placket closures on each shoulder and sleeve cuff. Its round neckline and hems are trimmed with wide ribbing. Both bodice and sleeves are worked top down and seamlessly in the round, with short rows at sleeve c...

Introducing Delicious Toast – a high collared, side-buttoned pullover, perfect for seasonal transitions. This is a top down knit with almost no seaming. Its slouchy collar and slim sleeves are worked in the round while its bodice is worked flat – front and back worked separately due to their side buttoning attachment left open below the waist f...

Reintroducing Hattie! – top down this time with sleeves worked in-the-round. Hattie is a fitted, color block (if you choose) pullover with long, straight sleeves, and wide shawl collar. Stitches are picked up along center front and neckline edges for its ribbed front panel and collar. You’ll find worsted weight yarn works up quickly for a fun p...

Chunkie Gussie – for winter dressing fun! Spawned from my original sport-weight Gussie, this gently shaped lace knit is worked in an aran weight yarn this time, adding springy thickness to the fabric. Wide garter stitch bands trim its neckline and hems and balance the diagonal of its lace – a meditative 10 stitch by 16 row repeat, easily master...

Reintroducing Marlene – top down this time and knit up in worsted! This is a slim-fitting, shapely pullover with a deep V-neckline and three-quarter sleeves. Bodice and sleeve hems dip slightly at their centers, echoing the side shaping that follows body curves. Most flattering, if I do say, and a fun project. Enjoy!

Mrs. Donahue – is the latest in my style series, positioned somewhere between a cardigan and a shrug! This high‐hip length design, slightly shaped at the waist, is worked from the bottom up, in one piece until the armholes, where its fronts and back split and each are worked separately. Half‐length sleeves are worked bottom up, in the round, an...

I Know That Look is a delicate pullover with a questionable name – there’s a story there.  This design is worked bottom up and seamlessly in the round.  Shown in Quince & Co.’s Tern yarn, this silk wool blend knits up lightly with wonderful drape.  Half-length sleeves are bottom up in the round as well, with short rows at their cap for smoo...

Paid in Full is a shaped summer shell with simple lace panels centered on its front and back. This design is worked bottom up and seamlessly in the round. Its neckline dips slightly lower in the back for a romantic turn and is trimmed there and at its edges with the 2x2 rib spawned from its lace stitch pattern. A perfect warm weather knit I’d s...

Walk This Way is a chic lace shell, shaped at the waist with a high collar. Imitation Embroidery is its lace, a simple 6 stitch by 6 row repeat. This design is worked bottom up, seamlessly in the round and trimmed at its hem and armholes with a wide panel rib spawned from its stitch pattern. Its collar continues the lace, that is then modified ...

Windfall – lighter than air – is a perfectly named lace pullover worked in a silk wool blend. Imitation Embroidery is its lace, a simple 6 stitch by 6 row repeat. This is a top down design, mostly seamless and trimmed at its hems and neckline with a wide panel rib spawned from the pattern of its lace. Its shallow scooped neckline dips slightly ...

Warm and cozy, just what I had in mind – REintroducing Anne, a sweater vest with deep pockets, and stripes – this time worked top down, and in the round! This is a shapely vest worked in Seeded Rib Check stitch pattern on worsted weight wool. The neckline sits just low enough to allow a peek of tee shirt from underneath. It’s a quick knit you’l...

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

My Sentimental Journeys, named so because that’s clearly what I’m on – are 3 asymmetrical shawls, each worked with fingering weight wool/silk blend yarn in a comfortable, contemplative, easy-to-remember lace. I deemed wingspans to be perfect at 72-77” (182.9-195.6 cm) – a length wearable as both scarf or wrap – but should you feel otherwise, ea...

For a Good Egg is a cropped pullover worked from the top down starting with a cast on at the shoulders. After short row shaping, back shoulders are joined at the neckline and worked to the underarms. The back continues with both back and front side shaping and increases along its sloping front edge to the hem where stitches are held. Front pane...

Introducing Riddle Me This – a long-sleeved, textured pullover, knit loosely in Garter Rib throughout. Worked top-down, its bodice and sleeves are knit flat at first, then joined for circular knitting to their I-cord trimmed hemlines. Bodice shaping is made simply, by varying needle sizes along the way. Sleeves are knit separately with short ro...

Named for an off-season valentine delivery, Be Mine is a sweet, cap-sleeve pullover, worked almost entirely in Garter stitch. Knit loosely, its fabric is delicate and springy. I enjoy the simplicity of this design, of both its stitch and style. Its back-neckline dips lower than its front for a subtle romantic twist. Both bodice and sleeves are ...

Borrowing yarn and stitch pattern from its predecessor Robin’s Song, I’m delighted to present Robin’s Nest, an elegant loop of the same soft texture, in a wrap this time to take the chill off the seasons – any season. This design is worked from the bottom up and in the round, with subtle shaping made by gradual decreases into its Garter Rib – a...

Introducing Uncloudy Skies, a simply shaped, long sleeve tee with an elegant back-dipping neckline. Its sleeves and lower bodice are worked in the wonderfully floral Lace Entrelac, an easily memorized 13 stitch by 12 row repeat. I-cord bands trim its edges. This design is worked top down, extending straight and seamlessly from underarms to heml...

Welcome Farrah – a lacy, no-close cardigan perfect for taking the chill off with romantic flair! Slightly shaped at the waist, this high-hip length design is worked from the bottom up, in one piece until the armholes, where its fronts and back split and are worked separately. The lovely and floral Lace Entrelac, an easily memorized 13 stitch by...

Inspired by my favorite color and a newly found Cat Stevens lyric, is Listening to the Robin’s Song – a double breasted, shaped, worsted weight cardigan of simple knits and purls. The 2-row repeat of this Garter Rib stitch pattern creates an overall texture of slimming verticals, that border a central Garter stitch panel extending up and around...

“The world is so full of a number of things, I’m sure we should all be as happy as kings.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

Following Lucy’s lead, here’s Ethel! – transformed by extra length and a generous extended collar that wraps at the waist. Wear it belted if you wish, or leave it open, the drape of this delicate garter fabric works either way. As with Lucy, this design is worked from the top down with slight waist shaping. Its sleeves, also top down, are worke...

Named for Marlene’s favorite funny lady, here’s Lucy! – a delicate shrug for looking stylish while taking off the chill. This garter stitch design is worked from the top down with slight shaping at the waist. The sleeves, also top down, are worked separately using short rows at their cap shoulder points for smooth shaping and ease in setting in...

This will surely keep you warm! Introducing Brooklyn 2, spawned from my previous Brooklyn design, but single breasted this time and a good bit longer. This Garter stitch car coat is worked flat from the top down with A-line shaping to its hem. Color blocking on its bodice, occurring slightly higher than its middle, is balanced by that of its st...

Introducing Brooklyn, a densely knit, Garter stitch “jacket,” named for one of my favorite cities. This cropped, double‐breasted design is worked flat from the top down, allowing leeway for personalized length of both bodice and sleeves. Stitches are picked up along the neckline for the collar where short rows create shaping at its back. Wear i...

I named this luscious knit Nan, because now I am one – a new grandmother that is, and that’s reason to celebrate! Nan is a double-breasted cardigan to be worn all buttoned up or not, as it drapes evenly due to its abundant collar. The wonderfully versatile (and reversible) Seeded Rib Check stitch pattern (a simple 4 stitch by 12 row repeat) ado...

What better way to ward off the seasonal chill than by knitting roses.

Recalling dreamy summers of my childhood, is B is for Betsy, a sweet lace pullover, perfect for warm weather and transitioning seasons. This is a top down, mostly seamless, lightweight knit. Simple reverse stockinette trims its edges, giving the patterning of its strong vertical embroidery lace center stage. You’ll find this lace (an 8 st by 4 ...

This is Susan – a warm weather tee, perfect for anytime and anywhere. I’m wearing it with jeans today and yesterday it complimented dress slacks and heels for my daughter’s baby shower quite nicely! This is a top down, mostly seamless knit. Rib trimming from picked up stitches is worked around its scoop neckline, with a longer variation extendi...

This is the second in my cowl foray, commemorating my parent’s travels. Introducing Salute Marlena, a perfect all-season cowl or wrap – worn around the neck or slipped over the shoulders, to take off the chill. It’s my go-to piece for dealing with summer air conditioning. Worked in cotton, in Waterfall lace (a 4-5 stitch by 6 row repeat), the r...

My sentimentally named You & You Too design is a lace cowl that I’ve worked up twice – first in sport weight (purple) wool and then again in a similar weight (blue) cotton. Although making both was not my original intent (I got to work on one while waiting for yarn delivery of the other), once done I felt their differing characters and mult...

Miss Me Yet is a super comfortable, all occasion, sport-weight cardigan. Its hip-length bodice has subtle waist shaping that hides in the patternwork of its Openwork Rib Lace – a simple 6 stitch by 4 row repeat, worked throughout. Flush pockets at its front hemline are there if you want them. This piece is knit flat in one piece from the bottom...

Hug, named simply because that’s how it feels when you wear it – is a cushy, go-to vest for all seasons. Adding style to comfort, my Hug vest is hip-length with a deep v-neckline, shaping at its waist, slits at its sides, and buttons down its back. Short rows at front and back hems create a dip at their centers. This knit is worked in Garter st...

Mitzi! – a sassy name for a shapely pullover with plunging v-neckline and pizzazz. Wide ribbing through the bodice adds slimming vertical stripes that extend up and around the raised collar. This piece is worked top down in the round, and is mostly seamless (all except collar to bodice at back neckline). Top-down sleeves are worked in the fabul...

Around the neck or over the shoulders, Mad’s Gift is a lush cowl and an elegant wrap – wear it as you wish! The striped and dotted knits and purls of its Berry Ladder stitch pattern, an easily mastered 20-stitch by 20-row repeat, give it texture. Worked lengthwise, the dimensions of its grafted loop may be modified by row count or gauge to suit...

Marlene sure enjoyed a classic turtle neck, and she was on my mind when this design came into view. Introducing M’s Favorite, a slim, shaped pullover with extra-long sleeves and a steep collar all trimmed with 4x4 ribbing – a wide paneled repeat that is more decorative than it is elastic. This piece is worked top down in the round. Stitches are...

Marlene sure enjoyed a classic turtle neck, and she was on my mind when this design came into view. Introducing M’s Favorite, a slim, shaped pullover with extra-long sleeves and a steep collar all trimmed with 4x4 ribbing – a wide paneled repeat that is more decorative than it is elastic. This piece is worked top down in the round. Stitches are...

Ernestina – perfectly fun and fashionable for fall! This is an A-line pullover with delightful, dotted lace on its fitted upper bodice and slim, long sleeves. Its neckline is a crew trimmed with 2x2 ribbing that segues from the repeat of its bodice lace. This piece is worked in the round, from the bottom up, until the armholes where it splits a...

Introducing Button Box! – inspired by a favorite fabric vest I wore to the workplace some years ago in my past business life. This is a cropped top with side slits at the hips, and buttons down the back. I love the way it finishes off a simple jersey and skirt (or slacks) combination, and works really well with jeans too. The stitch is kept sim...

Welcome Humarock! a simple sweater vest, whose color and texture speak softly to me of the beach. Wear it with short sleeves, long sleeves, or all by itself – you’ll find this worsted weight design to be a quick project with year-round wear-ability. It hits the hip with a wide, scoop neckline and a slimming column of Moss stitch that runs down ...

Connie is the perfectly wearable transition to spring – a jacket-like cardigan of dense garter stitch knit. Wear it zipped or not, as the weather allows. For dramatic effect, short rows shape the front, dipping its hemline slightly, and counterbalancing the rise of its collar in the back. Side shaping is gentle, just enough for a feminine silho...

Openwork 2x2 Rib Lace decorates this mitt pair, a delicate 4-stitch by 6-row repeat on its upper side from cuff to fingers. Stockinette’s on its reverse, simplifying the shaping of nicely-long cuffs. Mitts are worked in the round and trimmed on each end with 2x2 ribbing.

Openwork Rib Lace decorates this mitt pair, a floral 6-stitch by 4-row repeat on its upper side from cuff to fingers. Stockinette’s on its reverse, simplifying the shaping of nicely-long cuffs. Mitts are worked in the round and trimmed on each end with 2x1 ribbing.

Embroidery Lace decorates this mitt pair, a richly textured 6-stitch by 4-row repeat on its upper side from cuff to fingers. Stockinette’s on its reverse, simplifying the shaping of nicely-long cuffs. Mitts are worked in the round and trimmed on each end with 4x2 ribbing.  

Ivy Lace decorates this mitt pair, a leafy 7-stitch by 10-row repeat on its upper side from cuff to fingers. Stockinette’s on its reverse, simplifying the shaping of nicely-long cuffs. Mitts are worked in the round and trimmed on each end with 1x1 ribbing.

A modern shout-out to western wear of the 60’s, introducing Bonanza – a stylish, crewneck pullover, with a detached fringed cowl collar! Worked mostly in stockinette, moss stitch adds texture to front and back panels. Its cropped length extends high on the hip with gentle shaping at the waist. This bottom-up design is worked in-the-round to the...

Introducing Donna, a cushy, draped wrap to keep the chill away. Trimmed with a few rounds of Reverse Stockinette, this design is worked bottom-up and in-the-round in Twisted Rib – a 5-stitch by 4-row repeat of knits, purls, and simple right twists. Shaping at its neckline edge hugs the shoulders. Dress it up or down, this multi-season piece is ...

Introducing Crosshatch – a raglan pullover with a wide boat neckline. Worked from the top down, its fit is slim overall with minimal ease and gentle waist shaping. 1x1 rib frames shaped stockinette on bodice and sleeves, trimming neckline and hems, and running lengthwise along its sidelines. Verticals remain uninterrupted as shaping is made on ...

Introducing Beach Weekend – a light weight pullover with elbow length raglan sleeves and a wide boat neckline. Its fitted stockinette bodice showcases the lace of its slim sleeves that are worked in the easily mastered Tilting Blocks stitch pattern. This design is worked from the top down with minimal shaping – perfect for knitting on the beach...

Let’s Dance is an A-line, cap-sleeve raglan pullover worked in a checkerboard lace – Tilting Blocks Lace – that hop-scotches across its surface throughout. This lace pattern is clean and rhythmic, unfussy, with alternating airy bits that enhance the fabric’s natural drape. Let’s Dance is worked from the top down with minimal shaping, perfect fo...

Delicate pink cables feel like spring to me. Introducing May Replay – a shaped, V-neck, hip-length pullover. It’s a re-imagining of May, an earlier design, and this time with 2 sleeve options – 3/4 length and long.

Oh Johnny Lee is a slim, shaped, long-sleeve, hip-length pullover with a v-neckline, worked in 2 colors. Its overall texture is garter and rib check (a 10 st by 12 row repeat) trimmed with 1x1 rib at the bodice and sleeve hems, and neckline. 2 ample pockets are lined with the color of the upper bodice, for balance and fun. The sides of the v-ne...

Emily is a shapely sweater vest with a slimming vertical rib on center front and back panels, bordered with stockinette. Her worsted weight wool works up quickly into a fun layering piece to ward off winter chill. This piece is knit in the round until the armholes where it is then split and each side worked separately. Stitches picked up around...

Introducing Corinne, an attractive wrap for the shoulders (or cowl for the neck), textured with leafy lace. It’s worn well both inside or out, providing warmth with style. Worked lengthwise, the dimensions of its grafted loop are easily modified by row count or gauge to suit preferences of size or purpose. The short rows at its upper edge taper...

Elsie the moto sweater is so much fun – easy to make and a blast to wear! Her thick garter fabric is dense and weighty like her leather motorcycle counterpart. Zippers, positioned diagonally at the center front and at sleeve cuffs, add to the authenticity of this design – and a bit of sparkle. You’ll find this piece, worked flat from the bottom...

Sometimes all that is needed is a simple loop around the shoulders to keep the chill away.

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Introducing Alice – a figure flattering, color-block pullover with a V-neckline and just-below-elbow length sleeves. Worked in stockinette stitch overall and trimmed with 1x1 rib, gentle shaping occurs along the edges of its front and back center panels. Side panels are worked evenly with ribbing positioned at the waist. This design is worked b...

Introducing Marie with her luxurious and versatile alpaca shawl collar! Wear it cozily upright, folded over in a deep v-neckline, or somewhere in-between. Worsted wool is paired with alpaca dk in this slim-fitting and shapely piece. Her bodice extends high-hip in length with ribbed trimming at the hems and collar. Worked bottom-up, the lower po...

Here’s Lena! – a versatile all-season pullover, super terrific wardrobe addition, AND very fun knit! Lena’s fit is slim and shapely, extending high hip in length. Her neckline is a wide shallow scoop that enhances the drama of her raglan three-quarter sleeves, all trimmed up in a 1x1 rib. Double Wing lace is Lena’s overall texture – an easily m...

All focus is on the sleeves in this sweet pullover. Introducing Marjorie, a feminine design with three quarter raglan sleeves worked in delicate Diamond Mesh lace. Her fit is slim and shapely, extending hip length, with bodice worked simply in stockinette – its plain palate complimenting the active texture of the airy lace. You’ll find this a c...

Lillian, harbinger of spring! This garter-trimmed, color-block pullover is a delightful transition piece for welcoming warmer weather. Subtle shaping at center front and back panels creates a slimming visual, enhanced by the garter waistbands at its sides. The nubbly garter stitches of its rounded shawl collar are picked up from its neckline, w...

Oh Elizabeth – what a thrill! The abundant cowl collar of this piece establishes it as a regal standout. Garter trimmed flame chevron lace (easily done) is inserted in a deep arc around the neckline framing the face in casual elegance. A shapely bodice, worn plain or belted, and bracelet-length sleeves add to its styling. This piece is slim-fit...

You’re certain to be noticed both coming AND going wearing this latest pullover – the lovely Laura! Its long sleeves and back bodice, with plunging back neckline, are adorned with Lace Entrelac – a wonderfully floral yet simple stitch repeat that adds a romantic touch. This piece is slim-fitting and extends mid-hip in length with garter stitch ...

Re-Introducing Jeanette, rewritten and recalculated in 8 sizes, now with added metrics.

Amelia, my labor of love – updated for top down construction! This two-color pullover with three-quarter length raglan sleeves, is worked entirely in seeded rib check – a most comfortable, squishy, and delicate fabric comprised of alternating knits and purls. You’ll find this piece is versatile and multi-season, well worth the enjoyable investm...

This is Katherine, a summery shell of Chevron Lace. This quick knit is figure-hugging and extends hip length. You’ll find its 9 stitch by 8 row stitch pattern repeat is easily mastered, creating just enough variety to keep the project interesting while flying off the needles. This design is worked bottom-up on circular needles, splitting at the...

Re-Introducing Margareta, rewritten and recalculated with added metrics in 8 sizes.

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A long sleeved tee shirt inspired this piece, elegant I feel, in its simplicity and fit – snug at the bust and neckline, A‐line extending hip length, and slightly shaped waist indicated gently by a 2x2 rib. The narrow sleeves are generously long. This piece is worked from the top down and in the round. Stitches are picked up around the neckline...

The generous dimensions of my all-season Flossie stole serve the wearer well – as a neck wrap fending winter winds or around the shoulders for gentler breezes. Answering my search for a simple yet interesting lace, is this 11-stitch by 20-row repeat of Zigzag Vine (actually 10 rows twice, with the second set duplicating the first in the opposit...

Gussie – a lace knit with gentle shaping and three-quarter length sleeves is a perfect multi-season outfit topper! Dress it up or down with layering. Wide garter stitch bands trim its scoop neckline and hems, and balance the active diagonal of its lace – a 10 stitch by 16 row repeat that is meditative and easily mastered. Pieces are knit flat, ...

Introducing Louise – a shapely lace cardigan with three-quarter sleeves, perfect for spring. Unbuttoned it’s a casual hip-skimming topper, or button it up to reveal hour-glass shaping with blousy elegance. Worked overall in easily-mastered Lozenge Lace, its waist and all edges are trimmed with wide Garter bands. Short rows placed throughout the...

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Introducing Dorothy, an all‐season, knitted, leaf lace shell. Its simple sleeveless shape with easy‐to-remember lace pattern – a 10 stitch by 12 row repeat – is a perfect introductory project for lace knitting. Wear it sleeveless with a camisole, or with short or long sleeves beneath, allowing their color to peek through. The airy fabric pools ...

Springtime dreaming inspires a return to short sleeves in this design. Ribbed cables add texture to the deep V-neckline, as it hugs the body and extends hip length – one of my favorite silhouettes. May is worked in the round, from the bottom up, until the start of the neckline where it splits and is worked back and forth. Invisible waist shapin...

A fitted version of the sweater vest – still classic and comfortable – this slim and shapely silhouette extends mid-hip in length with an extra deep v-neckline. Mildred looks great over long sleeves, short sleeves, or even no sleeves, for year-round wear-ability. Horizontal stripes, narrow below the waist and wider above, add visual interest an...