Like the gentle ridges left by wind and sea, Sandlines features small twisted cables that move across the fabric in soft, flowing lines. The design is inspired by quiet moments at the shore, where the tide goes out and the breeze shapes fine patterns in the sand. These subtle textures give the scarf a calm, natural rhythm that echoes the shifti...

Let your stitches flow like the tide with this enchanting design, inspired by the ever-changing beauty of the ocean. Twisting cables mimic the rolling waves, while delicate eyelets capture the lightness of water bubbles dancing on the surface.

The Costa Bandana neck scarf is a tribute to the elements that define the coastal magic of the Mediterranean sea, wind, and sun. Knit in the softest cashmere, this piece is as comforting as a gentle breeze on a sunlit terrace, overlooking the endless ocean.

The Marina Mist socks are inspired by the shimmering interplay of light and waves along the shore. This sock design features stranded colorwork that mimics the dynamic movement of water, evoking the beauty of rippling tides and the cool tranquility of a misty marina.

The intricate sand prints intermingled with the beach’s rippled texture, creating a captivating mosaic where ocean memories met footprints under the sunlit sky.

‘Along the Shoreline’ is inspired by my beach walks along the sandy colored shoreline. It’s a charming triangular neck scarf or shawlette with diagonal eyelet rows, a garter border, and neatly finished edges. This neck scarf is pretty on both sides and can be made with only a single skein.

Kymata means ‘waves’ in Greek. The home country of Lise, the lovely and always smiling, dyer behind TréLiz.

My inspiration came from the color dyed by my friend Judy of GiggelingGecko yarns as it reminds me of the colorful coastlines.

How this journey started… Those of you who know me well, know that I never wear socks - not even in winter so I never had the urge to knit them, and to be honest, I always avoided knitting socks. I wanted to knit them as a satisfying and easy on-the-go project but just didn’t like the process of knitting socks. Fiddly, tiny needles, squeaky nyl...

The cracked ice of a frozen lake on a winter morning gave me the inspiration for this shawl.

The mellifluous name ’Olas del Mar’ is Spanish for ‘waves of the sea’. In this rectangular shaped lap/baby/mini blanket, waves cascade over the surface in a continuous, undulating texture that can be minimally blocked for a three-dimensional effect or more strenuously stretched for a lacier fabric. 

When you walk along the beach and watch the waves flow onto dry sand during an incoming tide, you will see many small round holes form as the water sinks down into the sand. As the water recedes, some of it goes back into the sea but some sinks into the sand. When it does, it forces the air between the sand particles back upwards and this air b...

The ocean is a place where many of us feel most at peace. Personally, I love the sound of the waves crashing on the shores of the beach; it never, gets boring. Whether they are small waves whipped up by passing breezes or bold and stormy ones crashing into the beach during high tide, each has its own story. The cascading bands and lines of this...

In a shallow riverbed, one can see the rounded outlines of rocks and pebbles as the water washes over them. At the same time, these stones shape the stream of water into rippling patterns on the surface.

’Pierside’ is inspired by the natural ripple patterns and air bubbles formed by the movement of the water by the pier. This asymmetrical but nearly triangular shawl complements its decorative panel with the soothing regularity of garter stitch.

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‘Rope Knots’ has a bit of a nautical flair, with a design inspired by the twisted lines of boat riggings and moorings.

‘Airy Breeze’ is a charming triangular neck scarf or shawlette with a lighthearted look. Knitted in stockinette with eyelet rows, a garter border, and neatly finished edges, this neck scarf is pretty on both sides and can be made with only a single skein.

A new part of the ‘Zilt’ family is a cowl with several design options: a single loop or a double loop and a rolled edge or a ribbed edge.

The inspiration for this shawl comes both from the Spanish landscape and from the Spanish wool used for the sample. Sand ripples on the beach suggested the name of ‘Las Playas,’ which is triangular in shape and which, despite its cabled appearance, is actually an all-over lace pattern.

La Laguna, named after the Spanish word for ‘lagoon,’ alternates subtly varied bands of solid and mesh fabric for an interesting rippling effect across the shawl.

El Lago, meaning ‘lake’ in Spanish, is a triangular shawl that evokes the cool, light blue waters of its namesake. Cascading bands and lines suggest the movement of a lake’s surface, with quiet ripples and small waves whipped up by passing breezes.

The elements of the ocean and the beach inspire me everyday. Floating out on the water feeling the surge of the ocean in the warmth of the sun and the wind through your hair. It all comes together in the Wave Surfing shawl.

The inspiration for this shawl came to me as I walked along the coastline, overlooking the ocean. I watched as the waves rolled onto shore where it created small pools of water.

The mellifluous name ’Olas del Mar’ is Spanish for ‘waves of the sea’. In this rectangular shaped wrap, waves cascade over the surface in a continuous, undulating texture that can be minimally blocked for a three-dimensional effect or more strenuously stretched for a lacier fabric. 

’Dune Path’ is inspired by the evanescent prints left in the sand as people walk to and fro between land and shore. This asymmetrical but nearly triangular shawl uses a combination of cables and geometric lace to produce an unusual pattern of lines and curves that open and close in a soothing rhythm.

’The Wintry Lake’ wrap is a modern and striking composition of bold intersecting cables that suggest the fracture lines in the surface of a frozen pond, as well as the crystalline structure of the ice.

This design is a visual interpretation of the many visible and invisible threads that bind us all together through the ebbs and flow of life; where everything is inter-connected and come together regardless of time and space.  

The Faded Seafoam shawl showcases the transformation of simple knit and purl stitches into a classic and urban design.

Seaglass comes in so many beautiful colors. All kinds of glass and beach pebbles are rolled and tumbled by the waves and carried ashore. Their edges becomes soft and their colors frostened. Each piece of seaglass is unique in color and shape.

Just as wild waves melt into calm ripples, no two days are ever the same when walking the coastline. The stone piers peek from underneath the water at low tide but give hint to a stormy beach during high tide.

A cowl can be a little work of art as well as a way to keep the neck warm. This cowl, ‘Syl,’ is named for the hand-dyer Sylvia, who dyed the yarn in the samples. Using two colors, or just one, you can knit your own work of art with a striking design. The cowl is easy adjustable.

This slightly asymmetrical triangular shawl takes its inspiration from the gentle textures and varied hues of sand. ‘Ammos’ means ‘sand’ in Greek, the nationality of the dyer who created the subtle, tweedy, and silvery yarn used for the sample. In the design, a field of sand-like granules is edged by a decorative border with a bold braided cabl...

The mellifluous name ‘Olas del Mar’ is Spanish for ‘waves of the sea’. In this almost-symmetrical triangular shawl, waves cascade over the surface in a continuous, undulating texture that can be minimally blocked for a three-dimensional effect or more strenuously stretched for a lacier fabric.

An asymmetrical triangular shawl, ‘Conchas’ brings together multiple evocations of seashore motifs. The name of this design means ‘shells’ in Spanish, and the gentle curves of interlaced cables suggest the rounded shapes of sea creatures’ mobile homes.

’Les Roches’ is an almost-triangular shawl that artfully intermixes delicate lacy cables with bolder ones. Intricate but not difficult to knit, the shawl’s wide patterned band alludes to the rocks of the Normandy Coast, with the rosy light of early morning illuminating grey stones and pebbles rounded by sea waves.

Hear the ocean, feel the breeze, smell the sea and enjoy the beach! Inspired by the beach and rippling sea water, this shawl came alive.

’Keep Me’ showcases elegant cables, creating a rhythmic, classic pattern that is perfect for either solid or tonally dyed yarns. The soothing simplicity of the garter stitch is the perfect complement to the intricate cables of this shawl.

An instant classic to match the hat, ‘Wavy Stream’ is a unisex cabled (loop) cowl. Shown here in a soft, chained yarn by Woolfolk.

The scarf starts and end with a long lines wide center cable pattern flanked by narrower cables on each side creating a rhythmic, classic pattern that is perfectly stylish for men and women.

Thank you all for your overwhelming love, wishes and messages I’ve received after gifting the ‘Rocky Cliffs’ cowl for Christmas. You have touched me in so many ways.

Stay warm and fashionable in this modern, fair isle hat. The hat would be a great knit for left over yarn and mini skeins. The color possibilities are endless from neutrals to bright and vibrant.

An instant classic, ‘Wavy Stream’ is a unisex cabled hat that stretches to fit any head and is shown here in a soft, chained yarn by Woolfolk.

’Wintry Lake’ is a modern and striking composition of bold intersecting cables that suggest the fracture lines in the surface of a frozen pond, as well as the crystalline structure of the ice. Yet this shawl is meltingly soft to the touch, as seen here in a lustrous blend of merino, silk, and camel featuring the grey-blue hues of the ‘Winter Dr...

Judy of Giggling Gecko Yarns is one of my closest friends I’ve met through knitting. An easy friendship with love and encouragment throughout our lives. For me it was clear to design a geometric pattern with flowing, continuous and rounded out infinity chains in a metal looking color to emphasize the strength and bond. These are also chains tha...

‘Brighton Pebbles’ is named after the favorite beach of the dyer. The softly heathered yarn used in the sample, and this seaside reference also invokes the ocean theme that inspires so many of my designs.

’Sea Aquarel’ is just perfect to use up your leftover, stash, scrap yarns or mini skeins. You can knit the shawl in 2 colors or go crazy and go up to 29 colors, it’s totally up to you.

The silvery, lustrous hue of Swanky DK from Magpie Fibers and daily walks along the shore inspired this asymmetrical triangular shawl, ‘Stormy Swells.’ One can imagine standing safely on the garter-stitch shore while looking out at the ceaseless swells of a wind-whipped ocean, as suggested by the swath of cables that create a fascinating interp...

’Spring Bulbs’ was originally planned in a collaboration with mYak for the Dutch breidagen festival but all events got cancelled.⁠

’Sailing to Avalon’ alludes to the childhood memories of my dear friend Nora, who spent summers with her extended family at this seaside town. A background bee stitch evokes the hive of activity, with children playing in the sand and water, adults enjoying sunshine and salt air, and everyone buzzing to and fro.

An extension of the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea (Dutch ‘Noordzee’) washes the shores of multiple Northern European countries. Its grey-blue waves are perfectly captured here by a special Frida Fuchs colorway and by the undulating cables of this asymmetrical triangular shawl.

Sometimes a very special fiber calls for a design that celebrates its origins. A velvety soft, heathered yarn spun from the combings of yaks that live on the Tibetan plateau was the inspiration for ‘Namtso,’ meaning a Tibetan holy lake.

’Dutch Sky’ is knitted in a heathered blue-grayish color which reminded me instantly of our beautiful and impressive Dutch skies.

Due to the big needle size, ‘Aspen Snow’ is a quick knit and the woolen yarn will keep you warm all winter long.

Kai B is a triangular shawl inspired by friendship, creativity, and new life. It appropriately has three points: one for the designer, Gretha; one for her knitting friend, Judy of GigglingGecko yarns; and one for Judy’s recently born son, Kai.

’Wild Sea’ uses cables and half-brioche stitches to form a fascinating wave pattern that evokes gusts of wind whipping the surface of ocean waters.

’Above the Sea’ describes the terrace where i was sitting while making this scarf. It also refers to the stitch pattern that resembles ripples viewed from higher up, in an airplane flying over the ocean.

The lively design of 89 Harbor reflects its origin, as it took shape while i was overlooking a harbor busy with tourists, ferries, and fisher-people coming and going throughout the day. Using stitch patterns based on my ‘Rocas’ shawl, this rectangular scarf with crisp i-cord edges features graphic diagonal lines created by short rows and eyelet...

This scarf showcases the transformation of simple knit and purl stitches into a subtle and sophisticated design. Artful variation and repetition of stitch patterns contribute to an appealing texture that is also enjoyable to knit, and built-in side i-cords provide easy-to-block, polished edges.

’Rocas’ combines graphic, textural, and color interest. Named after the mineral-inspired colorways of Wol met Verve shown in the sample, this shawl is punctuated with lines of lace dots and features a lively sequence of varying stitches in different sections.

Cedros is an asymmetrical triangular shawl with a built-in I-cord edge and is worked flat from the right tip to the left edge. The shawl is knitted of half brioche combined with a lace pattern and is equally pretty on both sides.

‘Liberty Ferry’ is a design rich in both graphic impact and symbolic meaning. Sweeping diagonal lines cascade down to an elegant braided cable, creating a rhythmic, classic pattern that is perfect for either solid or tonally dyed yarns.

Relaxing garter with an easy lace pattern makes this shawl easy to knit and wear. The shawl is fully reversible with an equally pretty pattern on both sides.

Humo is worked flat from the top down, starting with a garter tab. Stitches are increased along the edges to create a crescent shaped shawl.

When Sylvia of Wol met Verve dyed me this beautiful speckled yarn i knew it had to be a shawl in half brioche but in the easy way I learned as a child.

Niebo means sky in Polish. This shawl is easy to knit and will hightlight your yarn and color choices. It will be a great shawl to wear all year around.*

The subtle rhythms and harmonies of this shawl are inspired by both a new colorway and an eternal part of nature.

Inspired by the Spanish dunes, beaches and boardwalks this shawl came alive and is knitted in a soft woolen yarn with a touch of luster.

Transform your knitting with this gorgeous reversible cable design – a shawl and a scarf, each with two stunning sides to wear. That’s 4 designs in 1!

A beach in Denmark called “Saltum,” a gathering with friends, and a special yarn purchase all came together to inspire this design. Its eyelets evoke the waves rolling onto the shore at Saltum and its ridges suggest the ripples in the sand left by those waves.

A beach in Denmark called “Saltum,” a gathering with friends, and a special yarn purchase all came together to inspire this design. Its eyelets evoke the waves rolling onto the shore at Saltum and its ridges suggest the ripples in the sand left by those waves. 

Undulating, organic rhythms create an extra-warm, cozy cowl that takes its name from the Polish word for ‘waves’.

This hat is named for Esthwaite Water, a sapphire lake set in the verdant hills of northern England. From this region comes the Baa Ram Ewe yarn that inspired the design: a heathered fiber that is at the same time sturdy and soft to the touch.

This cowl is named for Esthwaite Water, a sapphire lake set in the verdant hills of northern England. From this region comes the Baa Ram Ewe yarn that inspired the design: a heathered fiber that is at the same time sturdy and soft to the touch.

Dohne (do-knee). Wrap yourself in this warm and cozy shawl and feel hugged by the Dohne sheep.

Amici - Italian for ‘friends’. Valentina of SnailYarn and I started our first collaboration last year in Hamburg. This year we will meet again in Berlin.

Amici - Italian for ‘friends’. Valentina of SnailYarn and I started our first collaboration last year in Hamburg. This year we will meet again in Berlin.

The Rhine is a European river that flows from Switzerland to Holland. Our home countries…

Inspired by a Spanish harbor became this elegant cable & lace cowl to life. A fragile colored and powdery feeling silk/merino yarn gives the cowl it’s softness and luster.

iSea is a squishy garter shawl with stripes and eyelets. It’s worked flat from the right tip to the left edge with a curved top edge.

Onweer - Dutch for ‘thunderstorm’. A textured double loop cowl for spring when it’s still a bit chilly outside.

Vacation, a time to slow down and enjoy the simplicity of life. Inspired by the sea, the waves, the wind and nature.

Designed with the same stitch motif as the cowl, the hat complements it beautifully, or stands strong on its own. Easily adjust length for slouchy or beanie by changing where you fold the brim.

This design is a collaboration with SnailYarn. Valentina of SnailYarn and I met in Germany at Wollfest Hamburg 2016, while chatting and laughing we spontaneously got the idea to collaborate. This is the result.