Textured stitches create stitch definition and dimension on the surface of hand knit garments and accessories. Integrating colour with creative lines, contours, and angles adds interest. Using texture as an accent in a border, a panel, or along the edge of a knitted garment creates an intriguing accent and finishing detail. Designs can be transformed from something very basic to creations with low to high contrast and dimension

Knit pairs of textured arm warmers or fingerless mitts, with colourwork accents!

DK Into the Weave features a diagonal textured tweed stitch pattern accented with a complementary border. The simplicity of the textured stitch pattern creates an intriguing surface dimension, inspired by the woven texture found in Harris Tweeds and Scottish Tartans.

Knit texture in a bouquet of lavender and natural heather yarns!

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DK GERVAIS LITE is a versatile, lightweight popover shawl featuring textured lace and garter stitch accents.

The DK GATINEAU wrap is absolutely divine! A lightweight textured lace for everyday wear, accented with borders in 2/1 Ribbing and Garter Stitch edges.

The DK Cinnamon Twist is a colourful knit, worked flat from end to end to create a diagonal, triangular shape. The zigzag twist edges frame the textured Garter stitch stripes and colour blocks.

DK LAUREN is a stylish lace warmer, knit in the round, bottom to top. The warmer begins and ends with 3 rounds of 1/1 ribbing, and the body of the warmer features an easy to memorize lace stitch pattern repeat. The lace stitch showcases well in a solid, semi-solid, or gradient, more than one DK LAUREN will be a must!

DK Kinsol is a boxy, cropped cardi (bolero style) featuring lace, Garter Stitch and sculpted shoulder shaping.

DK GERVAIS is a versatile, popover shawl featuring textured lace and garter stitch accents. DK GERVAIS is the perfect knit for warmth and comfort; ideal for layering during cold-weather and makes for a super easy-to-wear popover with any outfit, even in milder temperatures. Simply, pop it over the head, position the cascading cowl and shawl tip...

DK AUTUMN is an exquisitely textured wrap, bursting with the delectable colours of autumn! The beauty of autumn’s splendor is accentuated with the opulence of each unique nuance of colour, artistically collated in this textured wrap. DK AUTUMN is worked flat, from end to end, in a diagonally-textured stitch pattern, in a sequence of colour bloc...

DK BIRCH is a reversible, textured scarf worked flat from end to end.

The Kaboomaranga Shawl is a delightful knit, easy-peasy and fun. The triangular boomerang shape is knit flat, on the bias, gradually increasing and decreasing stitches as the textured pattern unfolds. The reversible elongated shawl is esthetically attractive with right or wrong side facing and looks great in any colour palette too! Choose a con...

As a stole, a wrap or a scarf/cowl, DK Violette gracefully cascades over the shoulders to compliment a dress, a blouse or sweater. Accent DK Violette with a brooch or pin to create an attractive Empire waistline! Violette is a timeless beauty, reminiscent of delicate wild violets and meadow greens.

The DK CHEAKAMUS is the colourful, textured toque for outdoor activities. Choose bold, contrasting, complimentary colours and cast on! The colour options are endless! Work in the round, from brim to crown in slip-stitch rib combination to create texture, contour and accent colourwork.

The DK Ayla textured knit just pops on over the head and may be worn as a capelet or as an asymmetrical shawlette. This beautifully textured, versatile knit adds just the right amount warmth and comfort when temperatures start to cool. DK Ayla offers a touch of charm to any outfit and styles nicely with a variety of sleeve lengths. The simplici...

A whirl of texture and colour team up in a scrumptious double-wrapped cowl that offers comfort, lightness and warmth on cool weather days. Knits up in a single colourway; or try a three, or five colour combination of choice! The colour options are endless and sizing is easily adjusted. DK Duet is knit flat from end to end, then grafted together...

The DK Windowpanes pattern is now availableand is presented in Parts 1-7 to facilitate KALS, knitting workshops, lessons and classes in Knitting Texture.

DK Arrow is a textured arrowhead-shaped shawl to wear wrapped as a shawl or cowl for addition warmth and comfort. A colourful design with texture and stitch definition, knit flat in garter stitch and knit/purl stitch combinations to utilize single skeins in a mix of solid, variegated and/or gradient colours. Use your imagination and your yarn s...

DK Floret is a chic yoke warmer in textured lace, knit flat to create an oval shape. The yoke warmer may be cast on using either a cable cast on or a provisional cast on. The stitch pattern repeats gradually to create the oval shaped yoke. In finishing, the yoke is joined together. This unique design is a fun project that knits up quick in a wo...

The simplicity and beauty of textured knitting is luring. The DK Braille cowl is a playful mix of colour with texture which adds contrast and stitch definition. The cowl design is versatile; wears top down or switched up for an alternate colour emphasis. The pattern is in written format and the cowl is knit from bottom up in the round. Colours ...

DK Thatch is a textured, haversack style, felted woolen satchel that is knit flat from base, then joined and worked in the round from bottom to top. Felting is utilized to thicken the textures and increase the density of the woolen fabric for a chic, trendy look. The textured flap is knit flat and felted at the same time as the satchel, then at...

DK Grains of Lace is a stylish, asymmetrical, lace shawlette that is knit flat, bottom up, and provides the perfect warmth and comfort on cool weather days, from autumn’s harvest to springtime thaws. Add the beauty of DK Grains of Lace to your repertoire of hand knits, for indoor and outdoor apparel and enjoy the versatility and simplicity that...

DK Chinook is a beautiful classic unisex hat, beanie or toque style, with deluxe warmers, featuring an oval cable pattern that is worked in the round from hat brim to crown, and from cuff to forearm cuff for the warmers. DK Chinook are casual knitwear accessories, perfect for gifting and they make the ideal project for taking along travelling.

DK Winter’s Frost is a luxurious warmer featuring textured lace and garter stitch neckline. Knit in beautiful worsted weight yarn, top down, flat and in the round.

DK Fences At Sunset and DK Fences At Twlight are both DK weight shawls, two different colour work options in one pattern!

DK Oats & Barley is a textured knit of lace panels, worked flat, in one piece, to be worn as a shawl, scarf, stole, or warmer. The lace pattern repeat is worked continuously in one direction, incorporating stitch pattern curves and taper.

DK Fences as Dusk is a lovely knit for an advanced beginner to experienced knitter, offering lace, a play with colour, along with a few different stitches to increase one’s repertoire of knitting techniques. The simplicity of line and texture, accented with lace and complimentary colour combinations creates a dynamic shawl that is knit flat, to...

DK Wheat is a popover, poncho-style shawl, featuring eyelet lace and a cascading garter stitch yoke. A versatile knit to be worn asymmetrical at front or side, or backwards, squared off at front.

DK Meadowlark is a textured lace smoke ring (neck warmer) knit top down, in luxurious cashmere. The softness of cashmere and the intricate lace combine to create a very chic warmer in a halo of heavenly comfort. There are 3 lengths (pattern repeats) suggested in the pattern. Length may be increased or decreased with pattern repeats as provided ...

The DK Firefly Wristies / Arm Warmers are colourful, cozy accessories for outdoor activities, work and play. Wear them scrunched for a comfortable fit. Each warmer is worked in the round, from wrist to forearm. A gradual increase in circumference is obtained by increasing needle size. The stitch patterns and colour work is easy, with no require...

DK Harrow is a beautiful diagonal lace scarf with textured ridges, worked flat in one piece to be worn comfortably looped around the neck once or as a delicious, squishy neck warmer or cowl with or without a broach or shawl pin.

DK Harvest Moon is a unique design, knit flat, featuring a garter stitch half-moon shaped back with a front cowl of cascading textured lace. 

A Shawl of Prairie Roses and Leaves of Lace

DK Sheaves is a beautiful triangular shaped lace shawl, knit flat, top down.

Free pattern for personal use or charities.

DK Frost on the Heather is a textured lace with a garter stitch cowl neckline. Knit in beautiful colours of natural Heather, top down, flat and in the round in one piece! DK Frost on the Heather is the perfect top layer to accessorize any outfit.

DK Islay in Spring is a sweet springtime heart-of-a-shawl, for some a working shawl, made to be worn day-to-day to adorn the shoulders and add that little bit of comfort and warmth to the back, neck and chest. The exquisite simplicity of the tweed pattern creates beautiful texture and stitch definition.

pattern updated Dec 8/2016 to include additional instructions for completing the Ribbed Lace stitch. Also posted in the DK Knitwear/DK DydeeKnits group in the DK Botanical Knitwear Collection discussion topics.

The DK Morning of Glory is gorgeous lace shawlette with sweet twisted border edges and purl neckline.

A gorgeous unisex cowl in a luxurious tweed-twist texture, finished with a buckle, button or leather accent .

The DK Skye Shawl is a textured tweed design featuring a garter stitch cascading cowl neckline that transitions beautifully to the textured tweed.

The DK Salmonberry Skirt is fun and flirty textured lace skirt to accent leggings and legwarmers. Knit in the round, in a semi-solid colour, or kick it up a notch and knit the DK Salmonberry Skirt in a complimentary two-colour combination. Pattern includes instructions for both the solid or two-colour combination.

DK Harris is a luxurious shoulder shawl featuring an interchange of colours with garter stitches, cable, textures and tweed.The colour combinations are endless as there is no limit to creative colour and contrast.

DK Bute is a beautiful textured shawl of knit and purl stitch patterns, accented with touches of forest lace. The simplicity of the stiches cannot be understated for the design textures are striking.

DK Twist of Tweed is a reversible, textured infinity scarf, knit in the round in a combination of different knit and purl stitch patterns, directional and squares.

DK Islay is a heart-of-a-shawl, for some a working shawl, made to be worn day-to-day to adorn the shoulders and add that little bit of comfort and warmth to the back, neck and chest. The exquisite simplicity of the tweed pattern creates beautiful texture and stitch definition.

DK Argyll is a reversible, heart shaped Shawl that conveniently doubles as a scarf or cowl. A simple yet rich, textured shawl with definition and flow.

DK Kilt is a delightful asymmetrical shawlette, knit from the bottom up, then joined at the shoulder to create cascading textures of classic tweed texture, accentuated with a lace border.

The DK Delphinium Skirt is a playful piece of knitwear to pair with leggings, a cropped or tunic top, a cardigan, vest, or jacket. The skirt is knit top down, in the round, beginning with a twisted rib waistband followed by an open rib lace for the body of the skirt. This is a super fun knit and a fabulous introduction to lace.

The DK Hirta is the stylish cowl design for that very special luxurious yarn, featuring a modern tweed and beautiful cascading garter stitch neckline.

The DK Riggin’ Socks are a reflection of the textures of rigging. The design is a tribute to the role and contribution that rigging plays throughout the world, recognizing the hardworking folk who are skilled in the art, trade and use! Enjoy knitting, and rig on!

DK Saltair is a reversible, heart shaped shawl that conveniently doubles as a scarf or cowl. A simple yet rich, textured shawl with definition and flow.

DK Staffa is a versatile, unisex, double worsted weight neck warmer.

The DK Texada Wristies and ArmWarmers are cozy, textured accessories that offer an amazing amount of warmth and style for outdoor activities, work and play. Each are worked in the round, from bottom (at wrist) to forearm for the Wristies, and up to the elbow for the ArmWarmers.

DK Vesuvius is a textured infinity scarf in three different deluxe stitch patterns to entice the eye with rich definition, simplistic line and beautiful flow.

DK The Painter is a composition of colour, texture, repetition and process. It begins with a canvas, followed by an outline with interchanging colours. The colour palette is confirmed as the composition unfolds and the interplay of colours and textures are worked. The painting comes to life as each stitch is created and as the project dances qu...

The DK Strathcona Shawl is a unique design with a cascading yoke neckline that beautifully transitions to a rich, textured tweed, the A-line design, this is a comfortable, relaxed fit for most body figures and shapes.

The DK Evening Primrose begins with a garter stitch yoke with twist edging, then transitions to an open lace stitch pattern that delicately increases the width of the shawl. Use of a larger needle “opens” the lace and enhances both the shape and drape as the length unfolds.

The DK Nine Peaks Shawlette is knit from the bottom up in a beautiful chevron lace pattern. The asymmetrical shawlette is formed upon the completion of the shoulder and accentuated by the lace panels, creating an interesting contrast and geometric dimension.

DK Pachena is a playful design featuring a garter stitch neckline and unique tweed pattern in the body of the cowl. A good project knit for the advanced beginner to experienced knitters, for learning and/or practicing stitch technique: increases, directional shaping, knitting flat and knitting-in-the-round.

The DK Cowl/Infinity Scarf is a beautifully textured, reversible cowl/scarf that is knit in the round. This is a great knit for beginner to the experienced knitters and is a easy take along on a road trip. The pattern is written, and for those who prefer charts, one chart is included.

This The DK Deer Antler ArmWarmers are decadent textured cable arm warmers for protecting wrists and forearms during cold weather, or just for kickin’ your outfit or outside gear up a notch! These are enjoyable knitwear accessories and an easy project, great for gift- giving. Stay warm & have fun!

The DK HoneyBee is knit flat and the beehive shaped bodice is achieved by increasing stitches and shaping the shoulder and neckline before introducing the honeycomb shaped open lace. The DK HoneyBee Shawl is a light-weight, stylish open lace shawl with twist edges, featuring beautifully shaped wing tips that easily wrap the shoulders, back and ...

DK Skiff is a cozy little neck warmer inspired by little boats of the sea.

Two patterns in one! Just for Fun!

DK Salmonberry is a circular lace capelet shaped shawl that is knit top down, first knit in the round, then knit flat. The shape is formed by gradually increasing needle size to “open” the lace.

The DK Forest Ferns Lace Scarf is inspired by the vibrant ferns that grace the forest floor with a gorgeous array of texture and colors, from lime greens to dark autumn jade, and burnished taupe to rich soil browns.

DK Lupine is a delicate lace shawlette that was inspired by the violet hues of the wild Lupine that grows in open fields and along pathways and roadsides throughout the West Coast.

DK Fern Fingerless Mitts are a favorite accessory for those moderate to cool temperatures when walking, hiking, biking, boating or cruising along that favorite coastline highway taking in the spectacular views .

DK Fireweed Leg Warmers are decadent textured knit with beautiful Fireweed leaf and flower lace panels. A desirable knitwear accessory with leggings, yoga pants, or skirts and ideal for those cooler, stormy weather days or kickin’ back and enjoying a weekend getaway or a casual walk with friends and family.

DK Flicker is a light-weight, stylish capelet that is perfect for pairing with sleeveless or short sleeved spring and summer outfits: dresses, skirts, or casual pants and tops.

DK Seedling Sport Sock features a beautiful forest lace panel and a cozy ribbed heel making this sport sock design an ideal choice for sports or recreational activities. The Seedling Sport Sock is designed for healthy lifestyles, day-to-day living and outdoor adventure.

DK SwordFern Legwarmers are a beautifully textured design inspired by the Sword Fern which grows abundantly in the forests along the west coast of British Columbia!

DK Deer Antler Cuffs are decadent textured cable cuffs for protecting wrists and warming pulse points during inclement weather, or just for kickin’ your outfit or outside gear up a notch! These are enjoyable knitwear accessories for all ages. Wear one or wear two, make them long or make them short, whichever way you want! Stay warm & have f...

DK Forester are beautiful fingerless texting mitts, ideal for the outdoors, field work, walking or back-country hiking.

DK Nootka is a sweet little cable & lace asymmetrical shawlette that can be worn any which way you would like.