JC Briar

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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Entrelac and lace come together to create the stunning fabric of this stole. Though the end result looks complex, working one unit at a time keeps the knitting simple. A delicate edging gives the stole its perfect finish.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Mathematicians define a tessellation as a pattern of shapes that covers a surface with no overlaps and no gaps. Tessa certainly fits that description! Its paisley motifs fill its entire surface, meeting in a striking star at the top of the crown.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Based on the shawl construction described in
Knitting: Ankle Sock
In the Oregon town of Yachats (pronounced YA-hots), low tide is high time for beachcombing. As the tide recedes and the Yachats river meanders across a wide bed of sand, incredible patterns form. River waves ricochet off the banks, leaving echoes in the sand before meeting the crashing ocean. Sinuous shapes repeat and morph, filling the bay wit...
Knitting: Hats - Other
Do kids snowboard in Turkey? If they do, they might wear a hat like this, knit in a traditional Turkish stitch pattern. Three tassels at the top add a funky flair. Its dazzling stitch pattern serves as excellent practice for knitters new to stranded knitting: only two colors are used, always on one 20” circular needle, with no long floats and n...
Knitting: Scarf
Traveling vines run up the mirror-image ends of this petite scarf, meeting in ribbing that gently hugs the back of the wearer’s neck. A delicate lace edge provide the perfect finishing touch.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Columns of knits decorated with purl dots slither across these socks, like tracks left in the sand by a sidewinder snake. Columns of purls create ribbing that ensures a snug and comfy fit.
Knitting: Hats - Other
Vibrant flames dance upward from the rolled brim of this hat. Its dazzling stitch pattern serves as excellent practice for knitters new to stranded knitting: only two colors are used, always on one 20” circular needle, with no long floats and no tricky shaping.
Knitting: Cardigan
Feminine and fitted, simple and classic, this cardigan mixes a bit of lace into its cables. The body is worked from the bottom up in one piece, with shaping at the waist. The sleeves are worked from the top down, on stitches picked up from the armholes, with short rows shaping the sleeve caps. The end result? No sewing, and a flattering fit!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Three related stitch patterns—little diamonds, diamonds tweaked to form arrowhead-like shapes, and half-diamonds forming the traditional horseshoe pattern—blend together here, forming a shawl that’s prettier than the sum of its parts.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
One look at the curvy lines of this boomerang wrap, and you know it’ll be fun to wear – but you’d never guess it was so easy to knit!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lovely when worn draped over the shoulders or wrapped around the neck, the gently curved crescent wrap Emma features an updated version of an hierloom edging pattern. Based on garter stitch throughout, Emma looks good on both sides – so you don’t need to worry about wearing the wrap with the “wrong side” showing.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Jesse is a joy to wear! Try it wrapped around your neck for the feel of a cozy cowl, or simply folded and draped over your shoulders. Wear it one day with one color prominent, and the next day with the other color on display.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knit in oh-so-soft bulky alpaca yarn, this cozy hat knits up in no time!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Tulips embedded within bold teardrop shapes give way to a delicate lace mesh in this tip-to-top shawl.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A lacy little rib runs around the leg of this sock, forming a comfy honeycomb fabric. After cascading down the instep, it ends in a delicate point near the toe.
Knitting: Scarf
Jolie is a simple lace scarf, but oh so pretty to wear! It’s worked in three straightforward parts. First, a sawtooth lace edging is worked at one end of the scarf. Next, stitches are picked up from the edging, and the body of the scarf is worked. Finally, more edging is attached as it’s worked at the second end of the scarf.
Knitting: Pullover
Delicate cables meet a fitted silhouette in this flattering pullover that you’ll reach for time and time again. Seamless construction makes finishing a breeze!