Johanna Di Stefano

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Cowl
Some people (including myself) believe that a horseshoe, when kept as a talisman, invites good luck. When the ends of the horseshoe point upwards, then it is believed that the talisman collects any good energy with which it comes into contact. On the other hand, there are those who believe that when the ends of the horseshoe point down, then al...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These mittens feature a mosaic, or slip-stitch, knitting design. It’s a fun, healthy way to make mittens that look far more complicated than they really are. With slip-stitch knitting, rows are worked in pairs with the same strand of yarn. In the instructions below, you will see that the same pattern is worked two times in one color before chan...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
That awkward moment when you’ve settled in with your popcorn and your beverage to watch that new summer blockbuster and you realize that the air conditioning at the theater is too high for a sweater and too low for that sundress you’re wearing. Arm warmers to the rescue, giving you that just-right Goldilocks experience.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pattern is worked in the round over 17 st and 12 rows for a total of 5 repeats. The pair of mitts shown was worked in Lotus Mimi, which is 100% mink. The simplicity of the pattern allows the beauty of this fiber, or any other similar fiber, to shine through.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Put on these fingerless mittens, grab your favourite fur baby, and head out for an adventure. These gloves are exquisite, featuring a camel/cashmere blend that feels like heaven, if heaven consisted of thousands of tiny soft and fluffy animals. The motif features a modified tulip lace design which showcases the subtle variation in this magnific...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Named after the ornate clowns of Italy, these fingerless mittens feature a colorful yarn with a jaunty wrist flounce. Perfect for dining al fresco when the evening air becomes a tad nippy, but when you still want to snap photos of your ziti al forno with your smartphone. Mittens are made with 100% merino wool and sized to fit an average female ...