Jessica Ays

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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Indulge in the timeless allure of the seaside with the enchanting Call of the Gulls Hat. Just like the rhythmic ebb and flow of the ocean, this pattern invites you to immerse yourself in a captivating knitting experience.
Knitting: Pullover
INSPIRATION & DETAILS:
Knitting: Cowl
The A Taste of Brioche Cowl is a design dreamed up as I built my workshop of the same name. One of my favorite things is teaching knitters to master the skills and techniques they’ve been intimidated by in the past.
Knitting: Earwarmers
The A Taste of Brioche Ear Warmer is a design dreamed up as I built my workshop of the same name. One of my favorite things is teaching knitters to master the skills and techniques they’ve been intimidated by in the past.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Indulge in the rhythmic waves of the Atlantic as you knit your own Atlantic Waves Socks.
Knitting: Earwarmers
Greet the fall season with the Autumn Embrace Ear Warmer. Crafted with love and infused with creativity, this accessory will be your perfect companion for those crisp, cool days when love is in the air.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Step into the enchanting world of sock knitting with the Tiny Treasures Mini Stocking pattern! Designed to help you master traditional sock techniques, this miniature stocking is a charming practice piece before embarking on larger sock projects.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Inspired by Cecelia Campochiaro’s book Sequence Knitting, I was fascinated to learn what a beautiful difference just 1 stitch can make.
Knitting: Cowl
Indulge in the joy of knitting as you create your own Very Stripey Cowl. This delightfully cozy bandana-shaped cowl is a vibrant canvas for your creativity, with graduated stripes that effortlessly come to life and showcase your favorite colors as you knit.
Knitting: Cowl
Step into the heartwarming world of Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm with the All Breeds Cowl – a mosaic knit cowl that draws inspiration from the idyllic landscape and the captivating creatures living in perfect synchrony in Burlington, Kentucky. This unique cowl design is a loving tribute to 40 show-quality alpacas and award-winning Cormo sheep that ro...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Sea Glass Memories Shawl is inspired by those remnants of discarded glass objects turned into enchanting treasures that grace our shores. Worn and polished over time by the ocean’s caress, they radiate a mesmerizing frosty glow and become spectacular gifts from Mother Nature and her coastal waters.
Knitting: Wall Hanging
INSPIRATION
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
There is a saying in Judaism, L’dor v’dor, which means, “from generation to generation,” when translated to English. Typically, it is understood to mean the transmission of the culture’s values, rituals, traditions, and history to the next generation.
Knitting: Cleaning - Other, Washcloth / Dishcloth
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
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Knitting: Cowl
When designing the Anniversary Cowl, I was inspired by a series of elegant diamond-shaped lace stitches that are similar in style though varying in size.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
THE INSPIRATION The Color Crush Shawl’s design is inspired by my own “color crush” … I am always enamored with the changing colors in nature as the seasons turn, especially with the rich hues of my most favorite season … Autumn.
Knitting: Cowl
Do you swoon over gorgeous mosaic knitting … all while dreaming of creating your own projects? Conquer your fears, and start Mosaic Knitting with confidence!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Inspired by the range of hues in stunning variegated yarn, yet never really sure what I wanted to create with those skeins, I began searching for the perfect stitch pattern that would be a pleasure to knit and would highlight all the magnificent shades too!
Knitting: Cowl
“Known as the stone of compassion, peridot is believed to bring good health, restful sleep, and peace to relationships by balancing emotions and mind. This friendly bright green stone also has the uncanny ability to inspire eloquence and creativity; it also brings delight and good cheer. Shimmering, pale green peridot — often called the evening...
Knitting: Scarf
I was so delighted when Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm reached out and invited me to collaborate with them on a special design that highlights the beauty of their award-winning alpaca yarn, and pays homage to the location of their farm.
Knitting: Table Runner
The Linen and Lemonade Table Runner will add a touch of sophistication to your tablescape, with its graceful twisting cables and airy lacey panels. It is knit flat with a length that is easy to customize for a perfect fit for your own style and decor.
Knitting: Cowl
Driven by the desire to design a cushy, warm, textured cabled cowl to wrap myself up in during the cold winter days, I experimented with different textures and stitch combinations. I sought out the perfect combination that would be equally beautiful on both sides of the fabric, so I could create different looks by buttoning the cowl in various ...
Knitting: Earwarmers
Inspired by the East End of Long Island, New York, the East End Ear Warmer is perfect for a brisk walk on the beach. The delicate mirrored cables remind me of the rocky sand on those beaches that lead towards Montauk Point - commonly referred to as The End, because it is the easternmost point of Long Island and New York State.
Knitting: Cloche Hat
The Bloom Hat pattern is inspired by my love for nature and wildflowers and is a great way to combine a variegated and solid or semi-solid yarn into an eye-catching and comfortable cloche-style hat.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Coterie is a celebration of all the things that I cherish most about Local Yarn Shops. Defined as an intimate group with a unifying common interest or purpose, Coterie conveys what knitters find at their favorite LYS.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
“If a person has known love, has felt and given love,
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth, Bib
The Tinok Bib and Burp Cloth are designs dreamed up when I found myself wanting to knit a special handmade gift for a new addition to our family … but pressed for time, as always. The little ones are always the most knit-worthy, and I’ve always felt that handmade gifts truly are the best gifts to give.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is included in the Indie
Knitting: Cowl
The Burlington Cowl was designed in honor of the Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm’s Annual Fall Retreat, the weekend of October 15-17th, 2021, in Burlington, Kentucky. This special weekend provides some much-needed quality time for guests to stitch their hearts out and work on handmade projects while relaxing, enjoying great conversation, and eating deli...
Crochet: Cowl
This pattern is included in the Indie
Knitting: Throw
I am lucky enough to have been blessed with a wonderful Grandma, and this design is a tribute to my own Grandma Sarah and the legacy she left her grandchildren. She affectionately referred to all 35 of her grandchildren, in Yiddish, as “mamelah” for her granddaughters, “tatelah” for her grandsons. Another commonly used term of endearment is “bu...
Knitting: Cowl
The design of the lovely and easy-to-wear Homestead Buttoned Cowl was inspired by the history of Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm in Burlington, Kentucky. Established in 1830, the farm has a rich history that includes a chance encounter with Daniel Boone.
Knitting: Cowl
A cowl created to honor all the amazing Local Yarn Stores on LYS Day 2021. Small independently owned yarn stores are amazing places and I am lucky enough to work for a fabulous shop. They foster a community of fiber enthusiasts, offer assistance in finding the perfect yarn for your next project, can help you get back on track when you’re stuck ...
Knitting: Cowl
The Sunshine and Shadow Cowl combines varying width stripes in stockinette stitch and textured mosaic stitches worked in garter stitch. The title Sunshine and Shadow is a nod to the mosaic design worked first with the light color as contrast and then reversing the colors so it becomes the background. The stripes remind me of beautiful tall tree...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
One thing became apparent after President Joe Biden’s Inauguration Ceremony on January 20th, 2021 - humorous memes are a universal language! It didn’t take long for a photograph of Senator Bernie Sanders to take over the internet. Wearing the same jacket he always wears and upcycled mittens created by Jen Ellis, Bernie’s authenticity was heard ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Asana Hat was designed as an easy-to-follow project for beginners - a great next step once the basic knit and purl stitches have been mastered. It’s an opportunity to learn to follow a pattern along with some new techniques - knitting and purling in the round, yarn overs, decreases, and hat crown shaping. The pattern stitches are both chart...
Knitting: Cowl
The Asana Cowl was designed as an easy-to-follow project for beginners - a great next step once the basic knit and purl stitches have been mastered. It’s an opportunity to learn to follow a pattern along with some new techniques - knitting and purling in the round, yarn overs, and decreases. The pattern stitches are both charted and written, so...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Over the past year, I have started devoting time to exploring my Jewish heritage and begun learning how to read Hebrew to have a deeper understanding of my faith and culture. I have always been enamored with the symbolism and significance of the Tree of Life in Jewish traditions. When it came time to name this shawl, I noticed that the lace sti...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
My Together Apart Hat is a design dreamed up in this current world of social distancing and missing the ones I love dearly. I find myself so grateful that we live in times where technology can keep us connected to one another. As I knit each stitch I was reminded that even while apart, we’re all in this together.
Knitting: Cowl
The blossoming floral motif that defines the Efflorescence Cowl is a nod to the friendship I have found with the wonderful Mindy of Henlia Handmade and it is the result of the growth of both of our handmade dreams. This cowl was designed in celebration of her first year in business.
Crochet: Scarf
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Knitting: Cowl
My Together Apart Cowl is a design dreamed up in this current world of social distancing and missing the ones I love dearly. I find myself so grateful that we live in times where technology can keep us connected to one another. As I knit each sitch I was reminded that even while apart, we’re all in this together. This Cowl was on its way to my ...
Knitting: Bonnet
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Crochet: Tote
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The Narragansett Fingerless Mitts are named after a quaint little New England town that has special meaning to me from my college days. With its rocky coastline that tumbles into the surf of the Atlantic Ocean, the design of these gloves echoes the picturesque shore that always brings a nostalgic smile as I think of those days gone by.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Alexander Cable Beanie features unstructured lattice-style cables that add texture and interest to your hat as they flow into each other. The cabled design on a canvas of knit stitches is a fresh take on classic cabled styling that can easily be worn by both men and women.
Knitting: Cowl
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Knitting: Bonnet
With a bit of vintage flair and a ton of texture to add interest to your photos, this Bonnet makes a great photography prop or gift for a new little one in your life.
Knitting: Bonnet
A touch of vintage with a bit of modern styling, this bonnet makes a gorgeous photography prop or gift for a new little one in your life. The lovely texture is perfectly neutral for both boys and girls.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This quick and easy to knit chunky hat is designed to give you a variety of brim options, while remaining your go-to pattern for that favorite last minute gift we’ve all found ourselves working on in the 11th hour! The Classic Ribbed Brim is perfect for your first hat, and as you get more comfortable you have the option to branch out to expand ...
Knitting: Bonnet
A delicate and intricate combination of stitches adorns the front of this bonnet to create a beautiful pattern that echoes the feeling of traditional Dreamcatchers.
Knitting: Throw
The Brooklyn Rib Blanket is a pattern that will always be close to my heart since it was one of my very first designs. The clean lines of the stitch pattern are reminiscent of my hometown: Brooklyn, New York. The sidewalks that line every street, where I spent my childhood playing with friends. And, while the bustling cityscape of Manhattan was...
Knitting: Bonnet
A simple knit with an easy to remember pattern that creates a beautiful textured knit for the perfect bonnet that can be used for both boys and girls. This bonnet is knit flat, and seamed at the end.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A simple knit with an easy to remember pattern, that creates a beautifully textured hat perfect for any recipient. The chunky yarn makes for a quick project, and will help keep them cozy in the cool weather.
Knitting: Bonnet
This is a simple pattern that even beginning knitters can create.