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Newport Waves Hat was inspired by the rolling waves of Brenton Point State Park in Newport, RI. The ocean scenery changes with the time of day, cloud cover and wind strength and directions. The waves and ocean color are always different. The constant motion of the sea both relaxes and refreshes the soul. This hat is a fun, relaxing and quick kn...

The mosaic hat is knit from brim to crown. The pattern needs two skeins of DK yarn, one light and one dark colored. The pattern is very easy and uses only one color every two rows. You slip the stitch of the color that you are not using in the row to complete the pattern.

Garden Realm Hat was inspired by the lovely gardens in Newport inspired by the Newport Flower Show. In the year 2020 because of the Covid-19, the Flower Show was cancelled and will be missed.

Newport Spring Hat was inspired by the blossoms of thousands of spring bulbs planted in Newport, RI streets to herald the arrival of spring and the tourists’ visits. This year 2020 because of the Covid-19, the tourists will miss the flowers. The hat is a reminder of spring in winter.

Newport Check Hat was inspired by the many cars that line Thames Street in Newport, RI during a usual summer season. In the year 2020 because of the Corvid-19, traffic will not fill the streets and will be missed.

Flying Gulls Hat was inspired by the funny and cunning gulls flying at Easton’s Beach in Newport, RI. These gulls are acclimated to people eating on the beach and are experts in stealing food. They are excellent in timing their thefts of food out of hands or off blankets when people are not attentive. They even raid the snack bar.

Bring on the Dots Hat was inspired by playing a game of Connect4 by Hasbro with my Granddaughters. I decided to write a hat pattern using the discs or dots for the design. The dots on the hat play and create a fun textured pattern. The pattern is enjoyable to knit because the pattern has so much texture. The hat uses 1 skein of fingering weight...

Seaweed Lace Cowl was inspired by the long strands of seaweed that grow on the underwater rocks off the Cliff Walk in Newport RI. If you swim underwater off the shoreline rocks, you can weave through the lovely waving strands.

The Ocean Ripples Cowl was designed to bring back memories of the ocean with the ripples in the cowl. The cowl can wrap twice around the neck and head. The family friend, who requested the design, selected a super bulky yarn in her favorite color blue to match the ocean on a clear day. Cascade Yarns’ Spuntaneous yarn was selected because of its...

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Newport Fog Shawl, a winged triangular shawl, was inspired the very foggy weather in Newport, RI, that arrived for Volvo Ocean Race 2018. Billowing fog bands greeted the seven racing yachts as the entered Newport harbor on May 8, 2018. The fog continued to appear along with sun and rain for next 13 days. Their race in the harbor was in sunshine...

Magic Gates Cowl was inspired by the beautiful antique gates leading to hidden gardens on the Point Section of Newport RI. The Point has the largest collection of colonial houses in the USA. It is a beautiful walk with fantastic architectural details on display. In June, there is a Secret Garden Tour in the area.

Newport Rosecliff Shawl was inspired by the spectacular roses at the Newport Flower Show held every summer at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, RI. The flower displays both indoor and outdoor are gorgeous. This shawl displays some of the beautiful roses in the lovely arrangements and the restored rose gardens. The yarn color reminded me of the love...

This crescent shawl pattern was designed to use 1 skein of fingering or sock weight yarn. Use that special skein that has been in your stash! You can increase the size of the shawl by adding additional sections of net and garter stitch sections. Heavier or lighter weight yarns can be used in this pattern, but the dimensions and yardage will cha...

A cold, dark January morning had me reaching for a warm cushy wool yarn to knit a comforting cowl for my dog walking. I wanted a cowl that could wrap around my head when a strong wind blew.

Surf Break Cowl is a heavily textured reversible cowl with a different symmetrical 3-D pattern on each side. Pattern was test knit and instructions are charted and written. Any finger weight yarn may be used for this cowl.

I wrote the pattern for my beginner knitting class at Edward King House, Senior Center, in Newport RI. The pattern uses garter stitch and a very simple two row knit and purl stitch. It’s texture reminds me of the sand on the beaches and gentle ripples washing the shoreline.