Laura Nelkin
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eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads
eBook :
11 patterns
Adorn is a collection of knitted jewelry designs by Laura Nelkin.
eBook :
10 patterns
Adorn Anew contains 10 knitted patterns that are designed to help build your beaded knitting skills. many of them are designed to help you use up your leftover bits of yarn and beads! Originally a serialized e-book, new pattern(s) were released at the beginning of every month from May through December 2012. As with Adorn, my first knitted jewelry e-book, video tutorial links are included to help you with any tricksy bits.
eBook :
5 patterns
Introducing Adornaments… my first foray into beaded ornaments! SO FUN!
eBook :
3 patterns
The Iota Collection was inspired by a stitch I developed in Spring of 2011. As I played more and more with the stitch I realized how much I liked it flat, in the round, in bulky yarn, in fingering weight… I decided to explore it further and ended up writing three patterns that would allow me to do this! The collection contains the Iota Cowl and Scarf, Iota Capelet, and the Iota Sweater. Each of these patterns is available individually for $6, or you can purchase the collection for $12, at a significant savings.
eBook :
6 patterns
This collection of 6 shawls is based on my severe addiction to knitting… I’ve always said that one design begets the next but I found this year that as I worked on a new pattern I’d come up with a similar and equally intriguing concept I’d want to explore. So, the NEW shawl patterns in this collection are all based on previous designs, but re-imagined. I just can’t stop myself! And, because I know you are wondering, some designs will have options to add beads… but not all of them!
eBook :
3 patterns
Novus means novel, or new, in Latin and is the perfect name for this collection of relaxed sweaters.
eBook :
4 patterns
The Tasca Collection is a series of tunics for babies, toddlers, kids and adults!
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The Larch Peds are a pair of short socks that you can wear instead of long socks when you don’t want to wear a long sock but you still need to wear socks.
Knitting: Scarf
If Lola and a bandana had a baby what would it be called? Bandola, of course!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Throw
Take a spin with Lolette, this year’s countdown calendar creation!
Knitting: Decorative - Other
Illuminate your life with Circle of Light, this year’s fairy light knit. (Remember Starry Light and Love and Light?)
Knitting: Cowl
Get Cowlstruck. A fast, fun knit that’s THE definition of wearable, perfect for fall and Cowltober!
Knitting: Pullover
Lolancha Sweater is knit with Manchelopis, an unspun yarn from the Manchega Sheep in Spain. This yarn creates a fabric that is lofty, warm, and light; perfect for a cozy bottom-up yoke sweater! I have some Manchelopis in the shop, so if you want to knit your Lolancha in it GET SOME HERE.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Meet Ultimate Hat… designed for my 2023 Ultimate Knitting Cruise!
Knitting: Scarf
Lola’s Choice July ‘23 design, Engaged is bound to sweep you off your feet. This linen bandana can be knit “simple” or “fahncy”… how do you want to say “I DO”?
Knitting: Bracelet
Chillow Cuff is knit with silky smooth hand-dyed Valdani Perle Cotton. Twisted Bugle and seed beads are pre-strung onto the yarn and slipped as you knit. Chillow Cuff coordinates with Chillow Collar, May ‘23’s Lola’s Choice Kit!
Knitting: Pullover
Inspired by Bling Tank, this T-shirt version is the perfect blend of comfort and elegance, designed to keep you looking chic. Bling T is seamless and worked in the round from the bottom up. It starts with turned notched hems, which add sophistication and room for your hips, while the faux side panels create a flattering silhouette.
Knitting: Necklace
Are you ready to chill out with a project? Let me introduce you to Chillow.
Knitting: Scarf
Sprang Scarf was first design in 2023’s N Club and now it is available for ALL to knit!
Knitting: Scarf
What is Gneiss besides a really really nice scarf? It is also a medium- to coarse-grained, metamorphic rock characterized by alternating light and dark bands. Bascially… it’s the schist!
Knitting: Throw, Bedspread
TIME TO STASH DIVE! Who has an advent set they haven’t broken into yet? Or skeins and skeins of DK or Fingering Weight yarn in luscious colors?
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Laxo Stitch was just begging to be incorporated into a pair of socks. Laxo Socks are knit with my absolute favorite toe-up construction. The pattern includes a 45 minute long tutorial to walk you through each step of the pattern!
Knitting: Bracelet
It was only a matter of time before I put beads on the Laxo Stitch!
Knitting: Scarf
Da Light is a symmetrical arrow-shaped scarf… designed to be an absolutely delightful knit. Use a mini-skein kit OR make your own magic ball from stash and knit Da Light for as long you want! Da Light is written for both Sock and DK weight yarns and is VERY customizable!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Throw
Da Luxe is worked from the center out starting with a modular “modern quilt square”. Da Luxe is a big shawl and/or a long cozy blanket (a schlanket?)… I’ve been loving snugging up in it on my chaise! Da Luxe is designed to be worked with a 25 mini skein advent set. It is easy to stash dive and make your own, or work with an existing advent set.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Throw
Da Light is a symmetrical arrow-shaped shawl/blanket (schlanket?)… designed to be an absolutely delightful knit. Use a mini-skein kit OR make your own magic ball from stash and knit Da Light for as long you want!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lolancha Shawl is knit with Manchelopis, an unspun yarn from the Manchega Sheep in Spain. This yarn creates a fabric that is lofty, warm, and light; perfect for a winter shawl! There are tricks to working with this unique yarn, and the pattern includes a video to teach you how!
Knitting: Mittens
Lolancha Mitts are knit with Manchelopis, an unspun yarn from the Manchega Sheep in Spain. This yarn creates a fabric that is lofty, warm, and light; perfect for a winter mitts! There are tricks to working with this unique yarn, and the pattern includes a video to teach you how!
Knitting: Poncho
Flowsaic is worked top-down in the round with asymmetrical shaping that is flattering and fun! The highlight of this poncho is a textured elongated dipped stitch, aptly named the Flowsaic Stitch.
Knitting: Cowl
Here’s a cowl to make with those small, precious, skeins of lace weight yarn you have in stash…
Knitting: Cowl
Northlink Cowl plays with two contrasting exclusive colors of North Light Fibers Forever Lace. Forever Lace is a scrumptious alpaca/bamboo blend that has stunning drape. Northlink is knit with a 2-color slipped and dipped stitch that is peppered with 5 colors of coordinating beads.
Knitting: Cowl
Looking for a fun and fast knit that is all about color? Check out Cambio Cowl!
Knitting: Scarf
Craylola has a knitting technique for everyone– Stockinette Stitch! Beaded Yarnovers! Short Rows! Integrated I-Cord Edging! Knit in two halves that are lace-grafted together, you get to knit with every last drop of your yarn, which is always a PLUS! Instructions are both charted and written out, and the pattern comes with detailed video tutoria...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sooo my alter-ego Lola has been asking to design a Mystery Knit-a-Long (MKAL) forEVER… and I finally gave in. That means Lola’s Choice members got a pretty special kit for July. As with all my MKALs, Lola will have you thinking you are knitting a thong… but go with the Flowla, I promise you aren’t knitting underwear! Hint: it is a summer shawl!
Knitting: Lampshade, Cozy - Other
Filminaria is the companion piece to the Filiform shawl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Solite is pure sunshine on your needles; a beautifully substantial, yet light-as-air shawl, and the perfect summer project. Literally So-Lite!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I’m donating 100% of proceeds from the sale of Lemme Hat patterns until 10pm today to Knit for Food. The knit-a-thon has already raised over $200,000 to fight food insecurity and hunger in America and we have until 10pm tonight to keep that number growing.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Kits for Lemme Socks, Lemme Peds and Lemme Cowl are available here.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
Bring some Love and Light into your life! This quick project is knit flat with a long strand of LED fairy lights. You’ve got two sizes to choose from!
Knitting: Scarf
Take Me Away… a scarf designed to do just that! With two colors, three simple stitches and a super easy beading technique, Take Me Away will soar off your needles. Lace weight yarn is held both single and double to create depth and texture within the stitches.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Pattern is 50% off through Dec 10th (no coupon code needed). (But if you get a kit the pattern is included)
Knitting: Decorative - Other
Meet Starry Light, a cheer-full six-pointed luminary! Starry is just the thing to brighten up the dark winter months. This quick project is knit in the round from the center out using a 66 foot strand of LED fairy lights, and size 17 double pointed needles.
Knitting: Cowl
Beta Barrel is a soft and cozy cowl knit with Helix, a unique lace yarn custom dyed for The N Club by La Bien Aimee.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In Greek, Kairos means a propitious moment for decision or action…
Knitting: Cowl
In Greek, Kairos means a propitious moment for decision or action…
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Beadic Mitts are born from my love of fingerless gloves and colorwork knitting, only instead of using a contrasting yarn color to create a Nordic star on the back of your mitt, we’re using beads!
Knitting: Bracelet
Bead Isle Cuff is what happens when traditional Fair Isle knitting and modern beadwork decide to party. Beads take center stage in this design as they contrast strongly against a neutral background. Just like traditional Fair Isle, color is key with this design so that your beadwork POPS!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Filiform has all of the delicate beauty of a classic lacework shawl, but with a bit more edge.
Knitting: Bracelet
Mingle Cuff: a simple beaded cuff you can knit or crochet. Beads are prestrung either in order or randomly and then slipped up in between stitches or chains. SO EASY!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Wrap yourself in the vibrant, organic tones of Platy! Named after the uniquely shaped soft-bodied invertebrate platyhelminthes (aka flatworm), Platy plays beautifully with gradient yarn.
Knitting: Slippers
Bottoms Up is a cozy slipper sized for the whole family! This intriguing knit is worked from the toe up and features brioche detailing on the toe and heel flap.
Knitting: Cowl
Take Me Away was an exclusive pattern for the 3rd kit of 2020’s N Club! It is knit with two new colors from Essence of Autumn, Cretan Meadow, and Cretan Grass with coordinating Miyuki beads. It is now available to all AND there are kits!
Knitting: Vest
Tasca is a seamless tunic with pockets knit with my unique side-to-side construction!!! Tasca means “pocket” in Italian… I invented a way to incorporate pockets into your tunic’s side panels.
Knitting: Vest
Tasca is a seamless tunic with pockets knit with my unique side-to-side construction!!! Tasca means “pocket” in Italian… I invented a way to incorporate pockets into your tunic’s side panels.
Knitting: Vest
Tasca is a seamless tunic with pockets for toddlers and kids knit with my unique side-to-side construction!!!
Knitting: Vest
Tasca is a seamless baby tunic knit with my unique side-to-side construction!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Baby Suri Alpaca AND Beads? Aw, Bless Your Heart!
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
Lola needed a bag for the farm! And so the Farmstand Sack was born! Load this baby up with your favorite veggies and stay healthy this summer!
Knitting: Earrings
Echo Earrings are little knit bells worked from the top down in the round with pre-strung beads slipped up in between stitches.
Knitting: Cowl
Beadkerloop, a super simple top down neck-kerchief style cowl! I’ve incorporated a fun mix of beads into the bottom third of the cowl, using a SUPER simple knitting with beads technique. The bead mix does the work for you, allowing you to enjoy getting lost in your sparkly knitting!
Knitting: Pullover
I use my side-to-side construction with a DK weight yarn to create a classic summer sweater!
Knitting: Cowl
I got this brand new yarn from Jill Draper in the mail, and PRESTO, two days later I had my new favorite cowl! Presto Cowl uses a simple slipped beading technique to create a lightly ruched fabric when combined with EASY lace! It really doesn’t get more satisfying than this!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A final pattern to round out the Artichoke French Collection… all designs that use my Artichoke French Stitch!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Beadkerchief, a super simple top down neck-kerchief! I’ve incorporated a fun mix of beads into the bottom third of the shawl, using a SUPER simple knitting with beads technique. The bead mix does the work for you, allowing you to enjoy getting lost in your sparkly knitting!
Knitting: Necklace
Cassio is short for Cassiopeia, who is a queen in Greek Mythology… she is a bit vain, but rightly so! Look at the gorgeous necklace she made!
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Aller is a simple, seamless shrug worked flat, from the top down. It is finished at the bottom with a simple knitted on lace edging that adds a modern and romantic flair!
Knitting: Throw
Bering Blanket, the world’s most addictive and flexible blanket construction! You start by making squares, 4 for the Square blanket, 6 for the Rectangle, and then join them together with “connectors.”
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Lola decided that squishy mitts fit the bill for fulfilling an elusive flavor profile in our knitting wardrobe! Umami means savory in Japanese, and these Fisherman’s Rib fingerless mitts are savory indeed. Fisherman’s Rib is worked in the round and combined with a lace panel traveling up the back of the hand. Umami Mitts are knit with a hearty ...
Knitting: Cowl
Introducing Bering Cowl… a cowl version of the Bering Shawl designed for my 2019 trip to Alaska!
Knitting: Cardigan
Hug You-Me is an easy-to-wear woolly hug… wrap up yourself or someone you love!
Knitting: Cardigan
Artichoke French Hoodie is a cardigan version of my Artichoke French Sweater from The Rhinebeck Sweater.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Lola wanted a new hat… and whatever Lola wants, Lola gets! Right?
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Introducing Bering Shawl… designed for my 2019 trip to Alaska!
Knitting: Bracelet
In Greek Kairos means a propitious moment for decision or action… that is what happened earlier this year when I was craving a new project! I had an idea for a leather clasp and found a leather worker a few miles from my house who was game for a challenge! We worked on a design for a clasp that would work well with knitwear, lightweight, simple...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Wheelhouse Hat is part of the Wheelhouse Collection which includes Wheelhouse Shawl, Wheelhouse Cowl and Wheelhouse for your Head!
Knitting: Cowl
Wheelhouse Cowl is part of the Wheelhouse Collection which includes Wheelhouse Shawl, Wheelhouse Cowl and Wheelhouse for your Head!
Knitting: Pullover
Kitty is a seamless summer pullover constructed in a simple but unusual way. Kitty uses my unique side-to-side Novus construction but with a new twist! The top stockinette stitch portion of the sweater is worked side-to-side, but then the bottom lace portion is worked in the round!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Cobbling Around is an exclusive pattern for the 1st kit of 2019’s N Club! It uses an extra large skein of Essence of Autumn Mist
Knitting: Mittens
Itha-Mitts, one of three projects designed for Knit Ithaca 2018!
Knitting: Potholder
I LOVE a wool pot holder, and realized that my Octagons from Contexta would be perfect pot holders if they were knit densely and felted!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Brioche Shapka: a playful hat that contrasts a brioche brim with a stockinette stitch body.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Fingerlake was an exclusive pattern for the 3rd kit of 2018’s N Club! It uses a skein of Capitol Luxury Lace and a skein of Loft dyed just for us by Neighborhood Fiber Co!
Knitting: Cardigan
Poca is a seamless side to side sweater made with my Novus Construction. It is designed to be a lighter weight fall jacket, with dolman sleeves, a relaxed fit and integrated pockets. If you have never knit a Novus Sweater before this is an easy pattern to dive in with… if you have then I think you will be highly amused with the modifications I ...
Knitting: Bracelet
Lola and I decided it was time to teach a new beading technique! Peyote Stitch!
Knitting: Pullover
Novel-Long is a sweatshirt-style sweater knit with my unique side-to-side Novus construction!
Knitting: Cowl
Caramelized Cowl was an exclusive pattern for the 2nd kit of 2018’s N Club! It is now available for all to knit! It uses a skein of Beyul Singles dyed just for us by Kettle Yarn Co!
Knitting: Cowl
Kits for Reversible Undulating Waves Cowl and Scarf are available here.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Adventura is a choose your own shawl adventure: All three versions of Adventura start the same - with a neutral color knitting up a simple boomerang shape. You then work a few transition garter rows, and it is time to begin your journey! There is a skill level for everyone, from the most basic beginner knitter to a knitter craving more of a cha...
Knitting: Cowl
Is it a bandana? Is it a shawl? Nah, maybe it is just like a cowl!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is one of the basic shawl shapes I teach in my new Craftsy Class: Knit Shawls 14 Ways: Exploring Shape and Design
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Flowsaic Shawl is an exclusive pattern for the 1st kit of 2018’s N Club! It uses a super special skein of yarn dyed by Gauge Dyeworks just for the design!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Lurra starts with a long rectangular strip that is grafted together to create a brim. The strip is worked with twisted cables on a reverse Stockinette stitch ground with optional beaded accents.Stitches are then picked up along the top edge of the brim and worked in the round to create the hat.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Garter Lurra starts with a long rectangular garter stitch strip that is grafted together to create a brim. Stitches are then picked up along the top edge of the brim and worked in the round to create the hat.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Bracelet
This shawl and cuff set were initially designed for the 2017 Miss Babs Knitting Tour, and is now available to all!
Knitting: Scarf
Named for my favorite place on earth, Taughannock is an ode to my hometown waterfall!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lace Mash Up will take you on a tour of all the lace stitches I developed for my Lace Around the World Seminar with Knit Stars 2.0!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Athwart Mitts are two-color garter stitch fingerless mitts worked side to side with an asymmetrical lace panel gliding up the top of the hand.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Brioche Topper: a simple and warm hat, knit from the brim to the top. Having Brioche stitch at the brim creates the coziest cover for your ears!
Knitting: Scarf
Aquifer was designed for the 3rd kit of 2017’s M Club! It uses a super special Aquifer Gradient Kit dyed by Jen of Spirit Trail Fiberworks, in Nona (50% merino/25% silk/25% cashmere) just for the design! You can definitely use other yarn combos, and I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Knitting: Cowl
Kits for Elixir Cowl, Elixir Shawl, and Bluestone (Elixir) Mitts are available here.
Knitting: Afghan block
7 new Octagons for Contexta Afghan… all designed by members of Laura’s Raverly group who participated in a Friendship Octagon Swap in Fall of 2016.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
These top-down short socks begin with a fun little beaded “nugget” cuff! (Just like the Nugget Mitts!)
Knitting: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
These bottom up simple mitts begin with a fun little beaded “nugget” cuff! (Just like the Nugget Socks!)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
**Creatrix** was a Mystery KAL in Spring of 2017, it is now available as “regular” shawl pattern!
Knitting: Mittens
My mother-in-law is one of my favorite people, and she is cold ALL.WINTER.LONG! This year I decided she needed SUPER DUPER warm mittens for the holidays.
Knitting: Cowl
Snazzy is a chevron mosaic stitch cowl that is worked in the round from the bottom up. Snazzy takes the mosaic stitch I developed for the Snazzy Scarflette (a Lola’s Choice pattern) and converts it to be worked in the round… for even more snazziness!
Knitting: Cowl
Brioche Booster was an exclusive pattern for the 1st kit of 2017’s M Club! It uses 1 600 yard skein of Feederbrook Farm, Entropy 2-ply (100% Blue Faced Leicester)… the fleece is dyed and then sent to the mill to be spun, so no two skeins are exactly the same!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
My girl loves handknit socks, and I don’t normally love knitting them… but I decided if I designed them while I knit her a pair they would get done… and they did!
Knitting: Necklace
Named for one of Lola’s favorite songs, Volare Collar will literally fly off your needles…. Lola looked at many of Laura’s necklace designs and blended them together into something elegant and new!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
*** Escapado Kits that include the yarn and beads are available!!!!!***
Knitting: Scarf
Snazzy is a chevron mosaic stitch scarflette that is worked in two halves and grafted at the center back. Beads are placed on the second row that accentuate the chevron shaping (and add a little bling)!
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Oooohhh… this ornament is ALL.ABOUT.BEADS! (With a few knit stitches in between!)
Knitting: Cowl
Medio Cowl is another crazily constructed cowl (inspired by Brioche Bandido)… first two “halves” are knit in the round with a Fibonacci inspired striping sequence. Then those two cylinders are joined together with a garter stitch center strip that eats up stitches as it is worked perpendicularly between them.
Knitting: Cowl
ALL-Ways Cowl… you’ll be done knitting it before you know it! A simple mix of garter and Stockinette stitch in the round with a pair of migrating ribbed strips to keep things fun!
Knitting: Throw
Contexta Afghan is constructed with octagon and mitered square motifs that play with textured stitches. I originally designed Contexta for my Craftsy Class: Knitting Texture: One Motif at a Time. The pattern is available individually here (and includes an extra SUPER EASY Octagon for beginners) or as part of my Craftsy class.
Knitting: Cowl
Brioche Bandido was an exclusive pattern for the 3rd kit of 2016’s M Club! It used 1 regular sized skein from Periwinkle Sheep and 3 mini skeins from Jill Draper Makes Stuff, Sweet Georgia Yarn, and SpaceCadet Creations. *
Knitting: Scarf
There are a limited number of kits available for Crucero that include the yarn, beads and beading tools!
Knitting: Cowl
Listado Cowl was one of the first cowls I designed. I always wanted it to be longer but to do that I knew I had to change the stitch pattern to be reversible. So this version was born!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Synthesis was originally a Mystery KAL in Spring of 2016, it is now available as a regularly formatted pattern!
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
The Novus Jacket was inspired by the construction of the sweaters in the Novus Collection. I wanted a winter weight jacket that would keep me WARM and that I could wear open or closed! The jacket is worked from the sleeve towards the center in two halves and then joined together by back and sleeve panels. It is easy to adjust! Add length to the...
Knitting: Mittens
Inspired by the Artichoke French Sweater, Artichoke French Mittens are the perfect snug hand warmer.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
There are a limited number of kits available for Crucero that include the yarn, beads and beading tools!
Knitting: Cowl
Magnify was originally released as a Mystery KAL in Fall of 2015. Because of this there is a HUGE amount of advice and help for knitting this pattern in my Ravelry group.
Knitting: Cardigan
Las Cruces is a seamless loose sweater constructed in a simple but unusual way. It is worked flat in two halves and then joined together with back and side panels. The pattern includes detailed construction illustrations… and alot of support!
Knitting: Scarf
This two-color beaded Brioche scarflette is inspired by the Brioche Gull Stitch in Nancy Marchant’s book, Knitting Fresh Brioche.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Migra Mitts were originally designed as the 3rd pattern for 2015’s M Club
Knitting: Bracelet
With only 10 yards of yarn, 3 different colors beads and an hour of your time you can make this cuff!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This was a Mystery Knit-A-Long. Meta Mystery KAL is an Adventure in Shapes!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Phi for You is super special and the result of one of the most interesting collaborations I have ever worked on! I designed a top-down Half-Pi Shawl with crescent shaping and then Cat from Caterpillargreen took my spreadsheet and dyed self-striping yarn for it based on the Golden Ratio (Phi). AMAZING!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Vesa shawl is knit with an unexpected construction. First the top border is worked as a long strip. Stitches are then picked up along one long edge and split into three sections: the right side, center spine, and left side. The center spine is then worked out. Once complete, stitches are picked up along one edge of the spine and the right s...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stillwell is knit in two sections. First, a long lace border is worked, then stitches are picked up along the straight edge of the border to work the garter stitch body. The shawl body is attached to the picked up border stitches at the end of every wrong side row. You will be “eating” two stitches from the border for every one WS row worked. T...
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
The Prospect Shrug is worked from the center out. First a square of lace is worked in the round for the back. Each sleeve is then created by working a flat lace panel out for a few inches and then joining those stitches into the round to create the sleeve shaping. Finally, stitches are picked up all the way around the inside of the shrug to pul...
Knitting: Cowl
YARN: The Fibre Co. Road to China Lace (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 656 yds/100 gm skein): tanzanite, 1 skein.
Knitting: Headband, Beanie, Toque
Introducing the Hay Bale Hat and Headband, a great gifting set!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The Hay Bale Mitts were born after I developed a new stitch and realized it would make the perfect faux ribbing. This satisfying gift knit teaches a few techniques I developed for working with elongated (or wrapped) stitches in my new book, Knockout Knits.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Magmatic BOOM takes a stitch I developed for the Magmatic MKAL and applies it to a boomerang shaped shawl. The chevron stitch with elongated stitches and placed beads that zig-zag within the pattern is too much fun!
Knitting: Cowl
Laura Nelkin is well known for her beautiful designs, and we were thrilled when she agreed to design for our Dream Club! She’s created a mobius cowl that is a stunning match to our October yarn. Her “Cruzado Criss Cross” stitches allow long, beautiful stretches of the yarn to show off, showcasing the varied colors. Incorporating several interes...
Knitting: Scarf
This reversible double-sided lace scarf features beads that graduate in color inside each wave of the lace stitch. The beads are prestrung in a sequence so that they fall in the correct place. You can use just one color bead, if you desire, and it will still be gorgeous!
Knitting: Scarf
Magmatic Scarf was originally the last mystery knit-along of 2014’s M Club…. it was made with 3 mini skeins and 1 set of Space Cadet Mini’s. Members got “parts” of the design, including beads, throughout the year’s shipments and then they put them all together into a magic ball and started knitting. (You can read about more about it here.)
Knitting: Scarf
YES! A little (free) teaser from my soon to be released book, Knockout Knits! I wrote lots more about Forza on my blog!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Haven River, the next pattern in Just One More, is based on the construction of one of my favorite shawls, Trapeze.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
After designing the Magpie MKAL I could not stop thinking about its construction and knew I needed to design a shawl using it.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Magnify was originally released as a Mystery KAL in March of 2014. Because of this there is a HUGE amount of advice and help for knitting this pattern in my Ravelry group.
Knitting: Scarf
Magnify was originally released as a Mystery KAL in March of 2014. Because of this there is a HUGE amount of advice and help for knitting this pattern in my Ravelry group.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Magpie was originally released as a Mystery KAL in Dec of 2013. Because of this there is a HUGE amount of advice and help for knitting this pattern in my Ravelry group.
Knitting: Pullover
Artichoke French is worked seamlessly, from the bottom up, in the round with raglan shaping and a mock turtleneck. Thumbholes are integrated into the elongated sleeves; if you want to skip this AWESOME design element, just cast on for the sleeves right after the thumbhole is worked.
Knitting: Cowl
Obsessio was originally released as a Craftsy Mystery KAL in June of 2013. Copyright has now reverted back to me and I’ve added sizing/yarn and beading options!
Knitting: Bracelet
Stereo Cuff is the 2nd kit in my Patternworks Knit Jewelry Kit Club.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is available when you sign up for my Craftsy Class Lace from the Inside Out and as a stand alone pattern.
Knitting: Necklace
Cheerio is a short row shaped necklace that incorporates three kinds of beads, Czech Glass Donuts (aka Cheerios), size 8 seed beads, and matte triangular seed beads. I found the cheerios when I was in Canada last spring and played with them all summer long to find the perfect way to incorporate them into a necklace…. the teens that work with me...
Knitting: Bracelet
Want to learn the secrets of reversible cables? Kable Kuff will teach you all about them… and then surprise you with the addition of beads! You’ll get to chose if you want to alternate 2 colors of beads, or go all out with a new color on each cable!
Knitting: Necklace
Come Together is SO simple, which is part of why it is SO good! Three separate beaded I-cords are knit and then brought together through the center of a large hole, hand-blown glass bead. By varying two weights of yarn and unique seed beads on each strand, Come Together appears more complex than it is.
Knitting: Scarf
Batana is all about getting to use those special buttons you have in your stash! I don’t know about you, but I hoard unique buttons, and then never have anything to do with them… this scarflette with it’s shaped lace border and garter stitch body is the perfect solution!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Trapeze was originally released as a Mystery KAL in August of 2012. Because of this there is a HUGE amount of advice and help for knitting this pattern in my Ravelry group.
Knitting: Earrings
Designed to match the Trio Necklace the Trio Earrings have three miniature swags of beads that hang gracefully from stacked yarnovers. These earrings will only take you an hour to make and are a MOST appreciated gift!
Knitting: Necklace
Inspired by the Butin Collar, Trio is constructed from the bottom edge inwards with three balanced swags of beads. Short rows are worked to widen the center front of the necklace and allow it taper gracefully at the back of the neck.
Knitting: Bracelet
Medallion is worked in two halves and grafted at the center. The bottom edge creates gentle scallops that provide anchor points for the clasps. Beads slipped up at the sides of the wrong side rows accentuate the edging and beaded yarnovers add a bit of sparkle to your knitted wardrobe. Medallion is also July’s pattern in Adorn Anew.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Spumante is worked from the bottom up, it begins with a beaded lace border and then is shaped with simple garter stitch short rows. The eight row edging chart incorporates nupps and beaded yarnovers to create a delicate and textured border. A detailed swatching section with an exclusive video is included to help you get started on this stunning...
Knitting: Necklace
Mudra Necklace is created by taking an I-cord that has beads slipped up in between the cord’s stitches and hooking it through a pendant with a half hitch knot. The beaded sections have smaller size 8 beads surrounding a larger size 6 bead. There are kits available for Mudra as well!
Knitting: Bracelet
Pioneer Cuff is a simple lace cuff knit in either lace, light fingering or fingering weight yarn that incorporates both pre-strung beads that are slipped in between stitches and larger beads that are placed on stitches with super floss or a crochet hook. This is a GREAT learning cuff, for teaching multiple beading techniques and knitting simple...
Knitting: Scarf, Bracelet
Helleborus is a Scarf and Cuff set based on a simple eyelet lace that incorporates beads into the yarnovers.
Knitting: Knee-highs
These eyelet knee highs are worked toe-up with a triangular shaped heel gusset and eyelet shaping for the calf along a sturdy back seam. The beauty of toe-up socks? You can try them on as you knit them to make sure they fit YOU and then adjust for perfection!
Knitting: Earflap Hat
This is a great beginner hat that you can whip up in no time at all for a quick gift, or just to keep warm. Perfect in bright colors to find your family on the slopes, or in neutrals for an understated funky vibe while walking the city streets. The pattern is sized for the whole family, and is an unbelievably quick knit so be prepared to make m...
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
Written for three different weights of yarn, this pattern explores working the Iota Stitch both flat and in the round. I love how this stitch morphs as it is worked in fingering, DK and bulk weight yarns! Available as part of the Iota Collection, or individually!
Knitting: Poncho
Iota Capelet is a top-down seamless reverse stockinette stitch cape that incorporates increases into the vertical ribbing. It begins with the Iota Stitch worked in the round to create a cowl neck and then then is worked down. It is easily modified to be longer and/or wider! Available as part of the Iota Collection, or individually.
Knitting: Pullover
Iota is a top-down seamless yoke sweater. It begins with the Iota Stitch worked around to create a mock turtle neck. The yoke grows as you work increases in between the stitch motifs. The rest of the sweater is then knit in reverse stockinette stitch with optional waist shaping. Available as part of the Iota Collection, or individually.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Selata is worked from the top down, with increases placed so that a squared off bottom hem emerges. To this edge I added a lacy ruffle and to that an optional beaded lace bind off! You can work Selata either in one color, or two as I have done. The pattern is written in two sizes, and includes detailed yardage information for both versions.
Knitting: Necklace
Rippled is a lightweight lace ruffle to adorn your neck. It is constructed by ten rows of garter stitch with beads placed at intervals for pools of shine. Finished off with a fringe bead bind off and i-cords for easily adjustable length. It’s another necklace you can make in a night! (and yes, there are kits available)
Crochet: Necklace
This is the crochet version of the Butin Collar. I had many requests to write it up for crochet….. so I did!
Knitting: Earrings
August’s Adorn design, Butin Earring, was designed to complement June’s pattern Butin Collar. The earrings are based on FOUR stitches of knitting, with beads slipped up into a delicate swag.
Knitting: Headband, Bracelet
Thrice is based on an attached beaded I-Cord stitch I envisioned one day in a class with Cat Bordhi…. this stitch is utterly customizable, so play around with it! You get to choose how wide you want your thrice, how many colors it should have, AND where you want to wear it. How fun is that????? I’ve worked it up as a delicate bracelet, a wide c...
Knitting: Softies - Other
This wee heart is knit in the round with 3 double pointed needles. Each side of the heart is on one needle, and the third is used as the working needle. (See picture on pattern for the knitting in action)
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern, based on my pattern Quest in Knitty, Winter 2011 is redesigned with the men in mind…. enjoy!
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Brisa Shrug is a dressy little number to throw on over a simple dress to warm your shoulders on a cool night or for a little something special with your fancy cocktail dress. Beads float gently at the top of eyelets adding a bit of “bling”, though you can easily not use beads and still have a great lacey topper. Brisa Shrug is worked in two par...
Knitting: Convertible Gloves
Fingering Weight (Sock) Yarn 115 (150, 175, 200, 240, 280, 330, 360) yards
Knitting: Pants
Stylish baby pants designed with room for a diaper and wide legs that cuff to give added length when your baby grows! Worked in the round, from the top down, with a casing for an elastic band waist, short row shaping to make room for the diaper, ribbed stripes that go down the leg, and a wee bit of flaring at the bottom. Seriously, who can resi...
Knitting: Cowl
Listado Cowl is sized two ways, a little neck warmer, and an elegant whole head covering; either way this is a fast and simple ribbed lace cowl worked entirely in the round! Once you get the hang of the 4-round stitch repeat it is smooth sailing. The small cowl takes around 130 yards, and the large one around 260 yards. This cowl is a serious s...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Centrino is a giant doily, based on a few vintage patterns I found and adore! I’m not a doily person, neither lacey nor frilly, but the lure to begin something that starts out quite wee and grows into an abundant orb could not be refused. This project is addictive from start to finish. I loved the simple act of working around, and around, slowl...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Winterlude was designed and knit for the 2010 Winter Knitting Olympics. Worked from the bottom up with increases on each edge this triangluar shape lace shawl incorporates BOTH lace and cables on a ribbed base. As with all my designs the pattern is both charted and written out. The “really cool loopy i-cord” edging I devised for this piece can ...
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
Introducing Summer Duet, an amazingly simple (first time crocheters and sewers can handle this!) summer top. In fact, it is so easy, that I had to make three! Summer Duet is made in two parts, with a few easy steps: first you choose yarn and fabric that you LOVE, then crochet the top band for your size, finally cut and sew the bottom and attach...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Proper Etiquette is worked toe-up with a triangular shaped heel.
Knitting: Scarf
Eventide is seriously one of my favorite beaded scarves ever! Eventide is based an an incredibly easy 6 stitch “cross stitch” pattern. It is made by working double yarnovers that add length to your stitches so they float and appear to be woven not knitted. My inner weaver loves this! Beads are used on each end of the scarf creating an arrow of ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This sock pattern uses 2 contrasting colors of Schaefer’s Nichole.
Knitting: Bracelet
Use up your leftover lace yarn to make these great cuffs! Great presents for family, friends, teachers and yourself!
Knitting: Ankle Sock, Earflap Hat
Walking Spiral Cap and Socks is a SUPER cute set to keep your wee one, or your friend’s wee one, warm on those chilly fall and winter days! Both the cap and the sock have an easy to follow walking spiral rib stitch that is both charted and written out. You can easily add i-cords onto the end of the cap if you need to be able to tie-it on. I mad...
Knitting: Scarf
Tower of Flames is a simple one-skein lace scarf worked up in Schaefer Yarn’s Laurel, a glorious, soft, drapey worsted weight pima cotton. The bottom of the scarf starts with a flame lace motif that cajoles the edges of the scarf into sweet little curves, the body of the scarf is done in a super simple, easy to memorize tower lace pattern. So, ...
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Vaya shrug is the perfect “go to” shrug for dressing up a tank or long sleeve shirt and for popping over a dress! Vaya is worked top-down, flat, and back and forth on a circular needle. Virtually seamless, all you need to sew is 2 small sleeve seams…. not so painful! One thing I LOVE about this shrug is how good it looks on a variety of body ty...
Knitting: Pullover
Janet Leigh is the more mature, less revealing grown-up version of Jamie Lee pattern!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Jamie Lee is inspired by, you guessed it, Jamie Lee Curtis and those sexy mock t-neck tops she used to wear in the 80’s… Jamie Lee is a fitted tank, with a lacy ribbing at the hem and neckline, waist shaping, and a shell lace panel traveling up each side. The lace pattern is interesting enough to keep you from getting bored while you whip up th...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Nicholetta is worked toe-up with a triangular shaped heel (thanks yarnissima!) with simple cabling on the top of the foot and up the leg. The cabling is done quickly by cabling without a cable needle, and easy directions for this great technique are included in the pattern. This pattern is also easily converted to be knit on one or two circular...
Knitting: Scarf
Migrations is all about traveling beads. Traveling beads that float on yarn overs creating movement and texture. This pattern mixes up the colors in crazy hand dyes to perfection. Play with color, have fun!
Knitting: Gloves
These fabulous gloves have detailing that appears intricate but is simple to work up. The wrist ribbing is done in my favorite mock cable rib to hug the glove to your arm and keep the cold out. The back of the hand has a twisted cable with a purl background to keep things interesting while you knit the body of the glove. The pattern includes an...
Knitting: Cowl
Circulate is my latest beaded design that I am thrilled about. It is a garter stitch lace moebius wrap with a really fun attached beaded i-cord. You will use and conquer many knitting skills while working this pattern, including chart reading (the chart is also written out ), provisional cast-on, knitting with beads, grafting, and a beaded atta...
Knitting: Scarf
This luxury scarf is made with one skein of scrumptious yarn! The unique stitch pattern uses double yo’s and slipped stitches to create a fabric with wondrous texture. The pattern also breaks up the colors in the hand-dye perfectly, causing the colors to seem to move on the scarf’s surface. The pattern stitch is in written and chart format.
Knitting: Earflap Hat
The Choice Chullo cap is a great design to jump into colorwork with. Worked in the round, colorwork is really a breeze! The pattern includes an easy-to-read chart and sizes for the whole family!
Knitting: Scarf
The Undulating Waves Scarf was my first foray into designing with beads. It is based on a lace pattern that has lace stitches on both the knit and purl sides of the fabric. This allows the beads to float on the yarn-overs. Although I have marked this pattern as advanced, you will find that, with practice and perseverance, the pattern becomes qu...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I knit these socks for not one, but two reasons: one, that I wanted to make sure that one skein of Schaefer Yarn’s Heather would yield a pair of men’s socks; and two, that I hadn’t ever knit my man some socks! The zig-zagging knit-and-purl pattern is both in chart and written format. The sock is knit “traditionally” from the top down with a rei...
Knitting: Scarf
The Undulating Waves Scarf was my first foray into designing with beads. It is based on a lace pattern that has lace stitches on both the knit and purl sides of the fabric. This allows the beads to float on the yarn-overs. Although I have marked this pattern as advanced, you will find that, with practice and perseverance, the pattern becomes qu...
Knitting: Dress
A cute dress for the schnookie in your life to keep them warm and cozy over a turtleneck and leggings. Designed to be knee length so it won’t get in the way when crawling or climbing! Can be simplified by omitting striping and working all in one color with a contrasting color edging.
