Ashley Grillo
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Knit from the top down with a traditional slipped-stitch heel flap, gusset, and rounded heel, these socks are both timeless and refined. An elegant cable motif winds its way down the leg, appearing intricate yet delightfully simple to knit—like wandering the quiet stacks of a grand library, where beauty and order meet in hushed sophistication.
Knitting: Towel
Bring a little everyday magic to your kitchen with the Whimsy Towel! Made from soft, sturdy cotton, and full of charm, it’s perfect for drying hands, wiping spills, or simply brightening up your space with a splash of handmade joy. Practical meets playful—because even chores deserve a bit of whimsy.
Knitting: Cowl
Serpens is a circular cowl, knit in the round with two sizing options- short (fits close to the neck) and long (hangs below the bust and can be doubled over to fit closer to the neck). Worked in two contrasting colors, Serpens uses mosaic style knitting- a strategic method of slipping stitches that creates a complex-looking pattern while only k...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Arrowroot Shawl is knit from the top down, starting with a garter tab, and then working in rows to the completion of the shawl. Yarn over increases and simple textured patterns make this a great pattern for confident beginners.
Knitting: Cowl
Beginning with a provisional cast on and knit in the round, this moebius cowl was inspired by my grandfathers apartment in Soho, where my creativity first began to thrive.
Knitting: Cowl
Some designs keep you up late at night, the inspiration turning over and over in your head until it becomes necessary to pull out the sketch book and get it on paper.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is a tribute to the mentors who have shaped me over the years and to the subject I once found daunting- mathematics.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The companion to Plum Twist Scarf. A sophisticated and warm hug for your hands for those chilly winter nights.
Knitting: Cardigan
We can do hard things. This has been a personal mantra of mine for the past few years. Bad things will happen, we will fall and make mistakes, our hearts will break, and still- we will endure. Like the dense, inner core of an ancient wood, we all possess this inner strength to show up for ourselves- to stand tall in the face of life’s challenge...
Knitting: Pullover
Some of my favorite days are spent nestled under a blanket, a warm cup of tea in hand and a good book open beside me, while distant thunder rumbles and rain softly taps against the window. The air feels charged, carrying a promise of renewal and fresh beginnings after the storm passes. Knit from the top down with a circular yoke, this design fe...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat features a folded brim for added warmth, complemented by simple stripes and textured color blocks, making this hat a stylish and engaging project to knit for every member of your family.