Long enough to go nicely around one’s neck and shoulders, Cedar Cove is the perfect cozy wrap. Inspired by Shetland lace shawls, this accessory is edged in a traditional feather-and-fan stitch pattern and is cast on beginning with a center square, which is knit from the center out. The sides are knit flat and then a long circular needle is used...

Sizes

Directions are included for two sizes of the cowl. The smaller size will fit quite snuggly around the neck, while the larger provides 1 1/2” of positive ease. The design requires eight colors of yarn to work the Fair Isle pattern.

Branchwater is worked using a traditional gansey stitch pattern, where purl stitches add texture to create diamond motifs. The hat is worked from the band up, with decreases worked at the top. I recommend using a German stretchy cast on to give the band elasticity. The beautiful robin’s egg blue yarn used in the sample is made from American she...

While warm enough to keep off winter chills, this hat, with its embroidered blooms, can’t help but make one think of springtime. The flowers, stems, and leaves, which are embroidered after the hat is finished and blocked, add pleasing pops of spring color to the neutral background.

Knitting Midwood is a great way to use up beautiful hand-dyed yarn that (if your experience is anything like mine) seems to reproduce in your stash. Worked from the top-down, this shawl uses the half-Pi method—where increase rows are placed periodically between the charts. The lace motifs used here knit up quickly, as they are not worked on the...

Plumstone, named for its pairing of purple and turquoise colors (with a bit of speckly pink thrown in), is a perfect project to bust your sock-yarn stash. Beginning with a tab cast on, it consists of three triangles that are worked from the top down. Slipped stitches, lace, and mosaic sections add variety and texture to the design. The eyelet e...

Yarn

“Come, let us have some tea and continue to talk about happy things.” - Chaim Potok

“Then the heart of Eowyn changed, or else at last she understood it. And suddenly her winter passed, and the sun shone on her.”

Gladsum, Glaidsum(e, a. Also: gladsome.

This cowl, crafted with hand-dyed yarns, uses an eye-pleasing “faux isle” technique. This accessory was designed not only for beauty but also with a practical purpose in mind. Rather than hanging loosely about the neck, the top of this cowl fits in the manner of a turtleneck--providing cozy protection from the elements. The neck is loose enough...

This sweater is knit from the top down, with sleeves that are separated after the yoke is worked. This pattern includes optional waist shaping, so the garment may be knit straight or with some definition at the waistline. Providing full coverage of the upper body and ending with a wide ribbed band, this sweater is perfect for keeping out winter...

A perfect stash-busting project, this cheerful cowl can be worked up quickly with a modest amount of yarn. The pattern calls for two colors of yarn, but one used by itself will also create an attractive accessory.

Entitled after a 19th century Appalachian girl’s name (meaning attentive), this comfy small cowl works up quickly. The Weepaca yarn used in this project is super lightweight and feels deliciously soft worn around your neck. You begin by knitting in the round and then work the bottom portion flat. The pattern includes both charted and written in...

This is an asymmetrical triangular shawl, cast on from one tip and knitted with two strands of yarn held together. A mohair/silk blend lace-weight yarn and a wool-blend fingering/sock yarn work together to give the fabric a lofty appearance and soft feel. This project may also be worked using a single strand of DK yarn. If you choose to use sti...

Joined with buttons at the back of the neck, after a simple ribbed buttonband is worked, this item is easy to put on and no fancy adjustments are needed to make it sit nicely around the neck. The cast-on edge begins at one side of the tip of the triangle at the bottom, so the cable pattern appears diagonally when the cowl is worn. When knitting...

This cowl is a complement to my Charlotte Town tam, as it uses the same Faux Isle motifs; however, I used a lighter, brighter yarn here to make this accessory appropriate to wear in both winter and spring. (The hand-dyed yarn I chose reminds me of Monet’s impressionistic paintings of the gardens at Giverny.)

With its ring of flames, this design is inspired by the Phoenix, rising from the ashes to enjoy a stronger new life. The name of the design is an homage to researcher Brene´ Brown’s book by the same title which explores resilience and rising from shame.

This is a crescent-shaped shawl that is worked from the neck down and made using one skein of Zauber Flower, 100% merino yarn - 656 yards per 150 gram ball - Color #1505 or 625 yards of a fingering weight yarn. A size 5 circular needle is used.

The name of this hat is a word that is used in Scotland and in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. One of its meanings is “cool and breezy.” The other is “tending to put on airs.” The name seemed appropriate, as this hat is perfect for airish days, and its wearer might just have a tendency to carry her head, and perhaps her nose, a bit...

Nicknamed “the tomboy toy,” the Yorkie is a fiesty and adorable little creature. While not a Yorkie owner myself, devotees of this breed are in my knitting circle, and I created this pattern for them.

This colorful shawl, knit from the top down, is made up of sections of stockinette, mosaic, and lace. The edging is created by working a simple k2tog, yo repeat and then several rows of stockinette. The edge is then folded at the k2tog, yo row and sewn in place with a simple whip stitch.

This design was inspired by Alice and Lisa Hoffman’s book, Faerie Knitting.

A plant native to North Carolina, Thimblewood (also known as wood-anenome) is graced by a light-and-airy appearance, as is this crescent shawl. With its simple construction and hassle-free lace pattern, this project will grow in your hands as quickly and easily as this plant does.

Seven Devils, located in the North Carolina mountains, is characterized by breathtaking views and a strange name, one which historians speculate may originate in seven cantankerous brothers who lived there in the nineteenth century or from the winds that blow through the area, shrieking like devils. It is also located in the vicinity of Fraser’...

In the 18th century, the city of Charlotte, NC was incorporated as “Charlotte Towne.” The city’s namesake was Queen Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in Germany. Charlotte was married to King George III of England and, during her wedded life, bore 15 children, 13 of whom survived into adulthood. She must have been a robust lady!

Saluda, North Carolina is a Blue Ridge Mountain town which derives its name from the Cherokee word, Tsaludiyi, meaning “Green Corn Place.” Replete with a general store, eclectic restaurants, and a vibrant local arts scene, Saluda also boasts the steepest mainline railroad grade track in the United States. The name Saluda seemed appropriate for ...

A free pattern for a matching hat is included with your pattern purchase. You will be able to make the cowl and the hat with 1 skein each of Loft or choose another fingering-weight yarn. Yardage for cowl and hat is given below.

The new Girandola Louisa Harding yarn I used for this project comes in an array of beautiful colors and is characterized by changing textures. I love how the viscose adds bits of sheen sheen to the knitted fabric. The shawl is an asymmetrical triangle, worked from one tip to the wider cast-off edge. The shawl is a combination of garter stitch a...

All proceeds from the sale of this pattern will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

This is a versatile shawl, one that is wide enough to wear wrapped around and tied or it can be simply worn loosely around the shoulders. The super-soft alpaca yarn makes for a warm and draping fabric. The pattern is cast on from the center of the square that becomes the back of the shawl.

I created this asymmetrical shawl pattern in honor of my local yarn shop’s 13th anniversary. The name of the shop is Cottage Yarn, hence the name Summer Cottage. The owner of the shop commissioned this beautiful hand-dyed yarn from Gershubie Fiber Arts for this event. I am in love with the Monet-inspired blues and pastel pinks, which remind me ...

This pattern includes both written and charted instructions. The lace repeats are fairly simple--perfect for newbies to lace knitting. The half-hexagon shape of this shawl means that it hugs the shoulders and doesn’t slip off like shawls in so many other shapes do.

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This cowl’s namesake is quaint Camden, South Carolina, the oldest inland city in this southern state. This cowl is lacy and pretty, but is a the feather-and-fan and simple lace repeat sections are not too taxing or tedious. Since it’s lightweight, this accessory is versatile and can be worn in several seasons of the year.

I love the fact that The Croft Shetland Yarn has a great deal of stretch. This hat will fit a small- or medium-sized woman’s head, but, because of the nature of the yarn, the hat will probably accommodate a large size as well. (My head is 22 1/2 inches in diameter and the hat fits me well.) This hat works up very quickly, and the final result i...

The inspiration for the name of this capelet is the Grove Park Inn, a gracious historic hotel nestled in the mountains of Asheville, NC.

Soft and cozy, Ancient Amber is the perfect accessory to add a splash of color and texture to fall and winter outfits. Knit flat and then joined in the round, this project, with its simple stitch patterns, knits up quickly. This project looks great on petite women as well as taller women with broader shoulders.

The pansy gets its name from the French noun pensèe, which can be translated at “thought.” In Victorian times, pansies were believed to symbolize remembrance or were used as a way to say, “I’m thinking of you.” It seems fitting then that purple pansies should be a part of raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. Knit this simple pansy and wear...

This is a fast project with a very simple chart to work to add detail to the bottom. I love the soft, lightweight new yarn from Louisa Harding that I used.

This hat is knitted in the round, from the bottom to the top. It includes seven wedges (or repeats) of the lace pattern. It is made in one size, for a grown woman. I am a novice designer and made this hat for me--to fit my head (roughly 21 1/2 inches).

This hat is knitted in the round, from the bottom to the top. It includes seven wedges (or repeats) of the lace pattern. It is made in one size, for a grown woman. I am a novice designer and made this hat for me--to fit my head (roughly 21 1/2 inches).

This is a design I created when I was very much a newbie knitwear designer (and relatively new knitter as well). The pattern worked out well when I knit it, but it was not test knitted.