Sometimes you pick up a ball of yarn and your first instinct is to hold it to your cheek. If the next thing you do is close your eyes and purr, you know you’ve found a treasure. That’s what happened when these balls of recycled cashmere landed on my desk.

When trying out a new-to-me yarn, I often make a hat. This design began as such an exploration. The simple geometric colorwork reminds me of Parquet de Versailles, the elegant wood mosaic pattern used as flooring in the historic French palace.

The linked diamonds in this stitch pattern are reminiscent

I love design prompts. They provide both a jumping-off point and a set of constraints within which I can explore.

More than chocolate or roses or winged cherubs practicing archery, a box of pastel colored candy hearts is a symbol of Valentine’s Day! I find it impossible to put them in my mouth without reading them, and I love that the messages have been updated in recent years. You’d never have found “text me” on the conversation hearts of my childhood!

Fairwinds is a classic pullover with bands of colorwork encircling the yoke and wrists, and the feminine finish of folded picot hems at the neck, wrists, and hem.

Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Archipelago, a fabulous wrap that is a delight to wear. This piece is knit in Huntington and Southampton to form graphic blocks of colors. The accessory is knit entirely in stockinette stitch from end to end seamlessly. This unique piece is a show-stopper.

Bold blocks of color make this classic pullover better than basic. With a comfortable, flattering fit, this sweater will be a favorite.

The Anniversary Shawl was created as a celebration of

Candy Counter is a triangular shawl that gives you lots of opportunity to play with color. Bands of simple knit and purl textures alternate with a slip-stitch stripe pattern. The shawl is finished with a lacy sawtooth edging for a feminine touch.

This cozy pullover will be a welcome addition to any winter wardrobe. The unusual detail along the raglan lines, making shapes reminiscent of wings, adds just enough spark to make this generously sized sweater special.

This sweater was designed as the perfect handmade sweatshirt alternative - ideal for long walks, working from home, or busy days chasing the children. The simple bands of garter stitch give it an appealing texture.

This hat was designed to be given as a gift.

Join Sandi Rosner and Hand Dyed Diva for the Starbright Knit-A-Long! Cast on is November 7, and we’ll wrap up on December 5, so you’ll have a beautiful new wrap to wear or give for the holidays.

Quotidian is a tunic-length pullover perfect for every day. With a wide, shallow, scoop neck, long sleeves, and pockets, this will be your go-to sweater for working from home, weekend walks, and cozy evenings by the fire.

Find Your Flock is a squishy cowl that you’ll snuggle into when cold winds blow. Mosaic slip stitch patterning and worsted weight yarn give it lots of texture.

Mezzaluna is a crescent-shaped shawl that will add a splash of color and pattern to any outfit. Broad bands of stockinette stitch show off your favorite speckled yarn, while garter stripes and a wide mosaic slip-stitch border add texture and contrast. The shawl hugs your shoulders for easy wearing.

This pullover was designed to be as comfortable to knit as it is to wear. The colorwork pattern on the yoke and sleeves is rhythmic and repetitive. The long expanse of simple stockinette in the body and sleeves shows off a beautifully hand-dyed yarn.

The retreating tide leaves a pattern of ripples, seafoam, and washed up bits and bobs in the sand. This sweater recalls those patterns with a single cable encircling the yoke. Simple, yet special, this is a wearable, comfortable sweater you’ll reach for often.

The sinuous lines of traditional Celtic designs are a gift to the knitter. This pullover features two colorwork chain motifs framing a row of Celtic love knots, which are formed with two entwined hearts.

This design arose from a question – How can I take a band of colorwork and orient it vertically on a sweater, instead of the usual horizontal yoke or body positioning?

Foolscap is a shawl you will snuggle into with a contented sigh. The garter stitch and slip stitch pattern creates a warm, cushiony fabric that molds to your body. Make the large size if you want a shawl that envelops you in comfort – like wearing your blanket all day! Make the small size if you want to wear it more like a scarf around your nec...

Four lovely lace patterns combine to create a generous, graceful scarf.

This design began as a child’s pullover that all the grownups wanted to wear! With its relaxed, boxy silhouette and 3/4 length sleeves, this pullover will easily find a place in your everyday wardrobe.

This asymmetrical triangular shawl has enough openwork to be comfortable in any season without looking overly “lacey”. The basket

Contrapposto is a classic, buttoned, V-neck cardigan. Wear it over a dress at the office, or warm up a shirt and jeans on the weekend.

This pullover will keep your little one warm through all their adventures.

Aquaria is a classic circular yoke pullover worked from the top down. The sinuous shapes and watery colors of the yoke reminded me of light reflecting from the rippled surface of a calm sea.

Sandi Rosner’s Artemisia Shawl is a large bias knit shawl that combines garter stitch stripes with panels of chevron lace. Knit in sumptuous Worthington, you’ll grab this comfy wrap at the first sign of a chill. Valley Yarns Worthington offers you soft, rustic tweeds in a splendid color palette. This DK weight wool, alpaca, and viscose blend ha...

Valley Yarns Designer Series presents the Bousquet Hat by Sandi Rosner, a modern colorwork hat sized for the entire family using Valley Superwash DK. The hat features a turned hem at the lower edge and is topped with a pompom. Let each family member choose their own primary color to personalize their hat. Knit in Valley Yarns Valley Superwash D...

This pullover features a unique modular construction. The changing direction of the unique garter ridge fabric creates a flattering silhouette.

This is a classic raglan pullover with a twist.

This lightweight cardigan is a great spring layer.

This open-front cardigan is a great layering piece to transition your wardrobe between seasons. A simple lace pattern adorns the lower edge, front bands, and sleeve cuffs.

Worked seamlessly in the round from the top down, this sweater features a lace patterned circular yoke. The yoke shaping is incorporated in the lace pattern.

These socks have a great texture which works as well with wild hand-painted yarn as it does with semi-solids.

This breezy tank will keep you comfortable no matter how warm it gets. When the colder moths come, layer it over a button-down shirt or a tee!

This pullover features an unusually graceful yoke construction - the circular yoke is worked sideways, with narrow cables near the neck, wider cables near the bottom, and short rows providing the shaping. Stitches are pickup up and worked down for the body and sleeves, with an echo of the cable pattern making the sleeve cuff.

This pullover is the ideal combination of casual and feminine. The relaxed fit, straight body, straight sleeves, and keyhole neckline give you plenty of room to move. The all-over lace pattern and slightly scalloped edge make it special.

This skirt is knit in the round from the bottom up using the stranded colorwork technique, with a steek at the left hip for insertion of a zipper.

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