When a friend referred to my first stocking pattern (Stella Nova) as Stella Novella. My mind was taken over by reds, oranges, and golds, hearts and flames, and passionate warmth.

Stella Novella, the inadvertent inspiration for this stocking came instantly when a friend referred to my first stocking pattern (Stella Nova) as Stella Novella. My mind was taken over by reds, oranges, and golds, hearts and flames, and passionate warmth.

There are few images as evocative as the full moon in a star-filled winter sky above a blanket of white snow. There is something terrifying and yet comforting in the aspect of the moon in a vast expanse of darkness.

There are few images as evocative as the full moon in a star-filled winter sky above a blanket of white snow. There is something terrifying and yet comforting in the aspect of the moon in a vast expanse of darkness.

There are few images as evocative as the full moon in a star-filled winter sky above a blanket of white snow. There is something terrifying and yet comforting in the aspect of the moon in a vast expanse of darkness.

There are few images as evocative as the full moon in a star-filled winter sky above a blanket of white snow. There is something terrifying and yet comforting in the aspect of the moon in a vast expanse of darkness.

This pattern is for a stranded colour work heirloom quality Christmas ball. It is worked bottom up and techniques include: circular cast on, knitting in the round, stranded colour work, increasing and decreasing, and crochet chain.

This cute little Christmas ball is purfect for cat lovers. Knit it up without the loop and add some catnip in with the stuffing and you have a great little holiday present for your feline friends.

This cute little Christmas ball goes with the Stella Nova stocking pattern. My love of stranded knitting really took off with knitting Christmas balls (or Julekuler) and when I finished the stocking, I knew that it needed a buddy.

This pattern started with my obsession with knitting Scandinavian style stranded Christmas Balls and the arrival of my nephew. I wanted something I could make for each of my nieces and nephews that would be similar and more heirloom quality than the blankets and quilts that were made for them to use and abuse.

A fast and easy two row lace scarf.