In 2022, I released the “Gender Unicorn of the Sea Cowl” pattern, donating 100% of the proceeds to an organization supporting trans communities. I was overwhelmed by the reception of the pattern, and the donations the knitting community generated. A year later, I set out to turn the dueling narwhal motif into a full colorwork sweater for kids.

The giant manta ray (Manta birostris) inspired this design. In 2018, they were listed as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act. Gentle giants, with wingspans reaching up to 29 feet (9 m), they filter feed on zooplankton (tiny shrimp-like animals).

Colorwork cowl of two narwhals crossing their tusks, surrounded by bubbles and waves. The cowl is knit in the round, from the bottom up, is customizable for multiple gauges (sample is in light worsted) and is perfect for any level of colorwork knitter - from beginner to advanced. In addition to a simple pattern, a customizable size and gauge op...

Simple repeating colorwork of baby abalone with three-dimensional braids representing giant kelp. Squishy in worsted weight with long floats, perfect to keep you warm for long walks along chilly, misty, rocky shores. The cowl pattern is inspired by baby white abalone, an endangered species of ocean snails that are ecologically and culturally im...