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Helix Felicis is a two-skein-wonder. It can be knitted with any yarn weight and any yarn. All you need is two contrasting yarns of the same weight: two solids, one solid or semi solid combined with a color gradient, or two color gradients that go together well but are distinctive enough to clearly see the individual modules – any of the above c...

Haven’t we all been to a craft fair or our local yarn store and bought two nice skeins of differently colored yarn? Perhaps not enough to do a large project but maybe we could find a pattern that would only require two skeins. Why not knit Bobble Fun?

Colorful superheroes like Batman & Robin were born in the United States in the late 1930s as a response to the misery of the Depression. Now we face difficult times on a global scale again. Our whole society is at a turning point. Old virtues like protecting those who are vulnerable and crafts like sewing masks, growing vegetables in our ga...

Switchback is not only the British word for a roller coaster and the American word for a serpentine road, it is also the name of my new design. Waves and curves have always been a huge inspiration in my work. Switchback combines four tiers of rolling bends to create a really cozy shawl.

When I showed this shawl to a dear friend who is a science teacher he immediately felt reminded of Da Vinci’s flying machine. I looked it up and lo and behold he was spot on. Da Vinci had invented a device that would enable man to fly. Based on the flight of birds he designed a winged framework that could be steered by a pilot.

The remembrance poppy is an artificial flower that has been used since 1921 to commemorate military personnel who have died in war. It represents a common or field poppy.

When I designed the Let’s Tango shawl it immediately reminded me of a bandoneon - the most significant instrument in tango music. As with other members of the concertina family, the bandoneon is held between both hands, and pulling and pushing actions force air through bellows and then through particular reeds as selected by pressing the instru...

Are you in the mood for some geometric knitting? Want to join triangles and squares to create a stunning shawl? Then Tassel Dazzle might be just the thing for you. A modular knit that will keep you motivated throughout the project.

Happy New Year Everybody !!!

Winter is definitely approaching. Time to make sure you are wrapped up nice and warm. And time to cast-on a new fun to knit project like Wizard Lizard. This shawl is a double layered modular knit perfect for a combination of long color gradients and hand dyed yarns.

When Ellen from earthfaire.com asked me if I would like to design something for Luna, an exquisite yarn from The Unique Sheep which she sells exclusively, I took a look at their colorways and was immediately smitten. With so many stunning gradient sets I had a hard time picking one, especially since they offer a plethora of yarn qualities and w...

Aren’t we all in love with seahorses? They are adorable and very cute. Did you know that they pair for life? They meet first thing in the morning to reinforce their pair bonding with an elaborate courtship display. The female meets the male in his territory and as they approach each other, they change color. The male circles around the female a...

Although this summer we are experiencing high temperatures it is nevertheless a good time to relax, travel, have nice cools baths, etc. Now all you need is a project that is easy and fun to knit, and small enough to take away with you wherever you go. In other words: You need Pie Chart!

From Normandy to Brittany was indeed inspired by the Atlantic coastline. The rolling dunes, the crashing of the waves, and the sharp cliffs definitely left their imprint on my knitting while I was traveling from beautiful Normandy, past Mont St. Michel, Omaha Beach and other historical landmarks, down to the breathtaking and wild Breton landsca...

Hooray, spring is here. Time for activities outdoors, markets, strolls, and festivals. Of course, you want to bring a shawl to keep you cozy in the evenings. Sonic Waves is the perfect project to wrap up in. Inspired by the age of flower power its unusual shape resembles the forms you find in nature. But you don’t have to use stark contrasting ...

It’s 17th Century England. The horse-drawn carriage shakes and squeaks as it travels along the bumpy road from Old London Town. Suddenly you hear a galloping horse, followed loudly by the famous words ‘Stand and Deliver!’, and out of the swirling mists rides the Gentleman Highwayman in all his stylish glory! He may excuse you of your gold and s...

Have you ever been to Vienna in Austria? This jewel of a town is located at the beautiful river Danube. It is famous for its coffee houses with “Gemütlichkeit” and the delicious “Sachertorte”. But also the arts are at home in Vienna. Jugendstil has played a huge role in Vienna’s décor and architecture and who can imagine this place without the ...

We are well into winter, yet the weather remains unpredictable. I was lucky enough to be in Scotland for Christmas where the temperature was unusually mild, yet as soon as the weather changes it can drop to well below freezing very, very quickly. What can you do to make sure all weather conditions are covered? You can knit Knitopia, that’s what!!

Winter is coming and the holiday season is not quite upon us. As the days get shorter and the skies get darker, what better way to brighten things up than with Jumpin’ Jack Flash! We can conquer the winter blues together, with energy, vibrancy and vitality – and, of course, with knitting! So let’s combine them all with style, and stay warm and ...

There is something enchanting and enduring about Art Nouveau. The vibrant and confident colors, the soft shapes and curved lines, the natural forms and structures, so beautifully captured by designers like Tiffany. This shawl celebrates this wonderful period of design, and while its inspiration may be found in the past, its timeless elegance an...

Summer is gone, that die has been cast. But don’t despair! Twice the Dice lets you celebrate the Fall in style! This wonderful shawlette is both practical and elegant, simple yet chic. The delightful design allows you to stay fashionable in the Fall, with no need to gamble on the unpredictable autumnal weather. It will keep you warm in the earl...

The fall is fast approaching and as the leaves turn golden brown and the air begins to cool, what better way to celebrate this wonderful season than with the elegant Lord of the Wings? The Lord of the Wings combines some eye-catching feather-boa like flare with the functionality of the savvy shawl wearer! As the Fahrenheit begins to fade, Lord ...

In days of old most shawls and shawlettes were shaped like a semicircle or a triangle. Some patterns were in the shape of a huge square which was then folded to make it triangular. These days, however, the world of knitting has changed, and now you can find all kinds of gorgeous geometric shapes which come in the most bright and beautiful color...

Do you, like me, love modular knits? And do you, like me, love a pattern that is so easy to memorize, that you can knit while chatting with friends, while travelling, or even when watching TV? If the answer is yes, then Many a Mickle Makes a Muckle is the perfect pattern for you! And there’s more! There is absolutely no seaming involved! You si...

Summertime and the knitting is easy! When the sky is blue and the sun is shining we can all hear the beach calling - for some well-deserved surf, sand and fun! It is time to relax, collect shells, build sand castles, and go for a swim. Or, if the beach is not close, sit out in the sunshine by the pool or in your favorite spot, with an ice cool ...

You’ve probably heard of the phrase ‘Robbing Peter to Pay Paul’. Some parts of the internet will tell you that the original phrase came from King Edward VI, who ordered St. Peter’s Church in Westminster to sell some of its land to pay for the building of St. Paul’s cathedral in London. Of course, the fact that King Edward died more than 100 yea...

Do you crave a changing of color? Do you delight in a gorgeous gradient? Then you will love the Ballroom Blitz – a ravishing accessory designed for yarns with a long color gradient, because colors are the smiles of yarn.

Like many knitwear designers, I find inspiration in the amazing shapes, patterns and colors that are abundant in nature. And with this pattern the sky really is the limit! Take a look at the night skies of Alaska, Scandinavia, Scotland, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, or Russia and you will be transfixed by the vivid and vibrant color combinations ...

Add a splash of color to the spring or summer with this new fun to knit design, fresh from the knitting needles of Ursa Major Knits! As we wave goodbye to winter why not mark the changing of the seasons with this versatile and vibrant pattern. It takes inspiration from the exquisite explosions of color found in the stunning spring flowers - nat...

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air and spring is almost here! And there’s no better way to prepare for the warmer weather than by creating a colourful, amazing accessory like Trifangular! You can use this beautiful pattern to knit a stunning spring scarf, a sunny summer sizzler or even a woolly winter warmer! As it comes in three sizes (...

Happy New Year to each and every one of you! I wish you a happy, healthy and knit-tastic 2017! And what better way to begin the new year than with a sophisticated, beautiful and chic shawlette like Carouselambra that will give you an amazing look! It is so fun to knit – no seaming involved! – that it can also help to beat the winter blues!

Glass Onion is originally designed for fingering yarn with a gradient. You can choose any other yarn weight or brand, but bear in mind that your required yardage might differ. You can adjust the size by using thicker or thinner needles and of course by choosing from one of the three “sizes”: small, medium, and large.

Christmas 2016 is just around the corner. Time to knit little presents and get in the mood. But what to make? Of course something fun and quick like the Fir Cowl and matching Fir Cowl Wristlets, a wonderful project for yarn leftovers or single balls in your stash – or a good opportunity to shop for just a tiny bit more, as you won’t need a lot ...

The design and name of the Scottish Stripes scarf was inspired by my close connection to Scotland - a land of deep and beautiful colors and a land where scarves are most certainly needed! Scotland has an awe-inspiring landscape and a distinct natural beauty, to be found in its deep sea lochs, majestic mountain glens and its rolling hills of hea...

Hypotenuse Cruise is a seamless, fun to knit and completely reversible shawl.

For the Pineapple Wrapple you need two contrasting yarns: 100g for the backdrop color and 50g for the triangles. You can choose various combinations: two color gradients, one color gradient combined with one solid yarn, two contrasting multicolored yarns etc. For this version I used one ball of Mini Mochi by Crystal Palace Yarns and one skein o...

Parquette is based on two contrasting yarns in fingering weight. You can use two solids or semi solids, one solid or semi solid combined with a color gradient or two color gradients. I used the new Zauberball Crazy color Blaue Lagune in combination with an XL Klecks Mendocino. Albeit designed for fingering weight you can choose any weight you w...

The Wings of Fire shawlette is a one skein wonder, specially created for Wollmeise Pure. You can of course use any other yarn like Socks That Rock, Lorna’s Laces, Austermann Handpainted, and all of the beautiful indie dyer skeins that are dyed in dip dye fashion. However you will then need more than one skein.

The Floorette wrap is based on two contrasting yarns. You can use two color gradients or combine a color gradient with a solid. You can even knit it using just one color gradient that sports many colors like Schoppel Zauberball 6 Kunterbunt or Papagei, Noro Silk Garden Lite, Noro Flower Bed, Crystal Palace Mochi Plus and many many more. For the...

Ultrasox is the fifth design of a sock series especially created for all sock yarns with a color gradient like Zauberball, Lang Mille Colori, Noro Sock, Mini Mochi, Lana Grossa Meilenweit, Poems Sock, Nordlys by Viking of Norway, and many more. It is a fun to knit project as you will always be compelled to see the effect the next color will off...

Sockwork Orange is the fourth design of a sock series especially created for all sock yarns with a color gradient like Zauberball, Lang Mille Colori, Noro Sock, Mini Mochi, Lana Grossa Meilenweit, Poems Sock, Nordlys by Viking of Norway, and many more. It is a fun to knit project as you will always be compelled to see the effect the next color ...

Curlywhirly is the third of a sock series especially created for

Triangle Dangle is a one skein wonder, originally designed for Wollmeise Pure. You can choose any other yarn weight or brand, but mind that your required yardage might differ. It works with variegated or dip dyed yarn, as well as yarns with a color gradient. Noro, Zauberball, Lana Grossa Mille Colori, Mini Mochi….. the choices are endless. You ...

Hurdy-Gurdy is the second of a sock series created especially for

Sockodile is perfect for all sock yarns with a color gradient like Zauberball, Lana Grossa Mille Colori, Noro Sock, Mini Mochi, and many more. It is a fun to knit project as you will always be compelled to see the effect the next color will offer.

Fossilette is a modular knit. All modules will be joined together as you go. So no seaming is involved and hardly any weaving in of ends. This time I chose a technique without I-cords. ;-) Accordingly the right side and the wrong side look different, yet they are both beautiful to wear as a top side.

Tiebreaker is designed for two contrasting yarns in fingering weight, but you can easily use this pattern with any other yarn weight you prefer since the size is completely variable as it only depends on your preference and the amount of yarn you use. I used Wollmeise Pure and needed two skeins of color A and one skein of color B. Some Wollmeis...

You will get a beautiful cowl plus matching wristwarmers designed for any fingering yarn with a nice color gradient. Perfect for Mini Mochi, Noro, Zauberball, Lang Magico and many more. The pictures show versions with Crystal Palace Mini Mochi Jungle and Periwinkle Shadows. For the set you will need only two balls.

Helen of Troy is based on two contrasting yarns in fingering weight. You can use two solids or semi solids, one solid or semi solid combined with a color gradient or two color gradients. I used Crystal Palace Mini Mochi and Mochi Solid with one model and two different Mini Mochis for the other. You will need 3 balls of each color. However, if y...

Wild Goose Chase was originally a quilt pattern. The geese are represented by the triangles in most of the quilts like Flying Geese or Wild Goose Chase. It started to spread in the early 19th century. Since the history of this pattern was passed on orally sadly enough a lot of it might be folklore.

The Vertizontal shawlette is a one skein wonder, specially created for hand dyed yarns like Wollmeise, Socks That Rock, Austermann Handpainted, and all of the beautiful indie dyer skeins that are dyed in the dip dye fashion.

Lady Liberty came to life after I travelled to New York and returned with a few skeins of wonderful yarn. Somehow the image of the Statue of Liberty must have been on my mind, when I had the brain wave and suddenly knew what I wanted to do with this yarn. You will need two contrasting yarns of the same weight. Ideally of the same brand, but thi...

The Caterpillar can be knitted as a scarf or as a shawlette. You will find both versions included in this pattern.

The Krafla shawlette was inspired by pictures I saw of Icelandic volcanos. The vibrant colors of Colinette’s Jitterbug reflect the contrast between the hot lava and the ashen ground. You don’t need to mimic these hues of course. But there are some things to consider when choosing your yarn.

The Drake Snake shawl comes in two versions. One is comprised of two contrasting yarns of fingering weight. It can be knitted with two solid colors, one solid and one of gradient color, and even with two color gradients.

For the Lizard Eyes shawl you need two contrasting yarns. Either two solids or semi solids, two very different variegated colors, or one solid / semi solid combined with a variegated yarn. I chose Wollmeise Frosch and Jitterbug Mardi Gras, as there was a slight hint of the light green from the Wollmeise represented the Jitterbug. Experiment and...

The New York Beauty scarf requires two contrasting yarns. It can be knitted with two solid colors, one solid and one gradient color, and even with two color gradients. I knitted three versions so you can compare the effect.

I designed this shawlette using 4 balls of Mini Mochi, but any other yarn with a color gradient will be suitable. You can choose any yarn weight you like, but remember that you might need more yarn when using anything thicker than fingering. You can also make a bigger shawlette by using as much yarn as you like.

Merry Christmas !!!

I designed the Wingbat shawlette using 100g of Mini Mochi, but any other yarn with a color gradient will be suitable. You can choose any yarn weight you like, but remember that you might need more yarn when using anything thicker than fingering. You can also make a bigger shawlette by using as much yarn as you like.

This pattern is suitable for any multicolored yarn. You can even use it with a yarn that has a color gradient. However, you will get the best results when using a dip dyed skein that shows 3 - 5 colors. The two models shown here are knitted with fingering yarn, but you can apply the pattern to any yarn weight.

Have you ever bought a skein of hand dyed yarn for a One Skein Wonder, because you fell in love with the beautiful color composition? But after winding you felt a bit disappointed about how these colors looked on the ball of yarn and then that disappointment was as nothing compared to your disillusionment after knitting the first rows. What onc...

The La La Lu scarf is designed to create the illusion of a braid. It is a modular knit, yet still seamless. You will find a charted as well as a written version. You will also find ample photo tutorials which explain the joining techniques and much more.

Merry Christmas to you all !!!

The Blueberrry Panel Scarf is comprised of modules. Since every module starts with a different color, it’s a fun project to knit, because every module will look different and the surprise factor will keep you going.

This pattern will enable you to apply the V-Ruffles to any sock

The Steps of Change scarf is comprised of modules, which will be joined as you proceed. The nice thing about this scarf is, that it is knitted without cutting the thread when switching to the next module, hence you will hardly have to weave in any threads. This implys that it’s a seamless knit as well.

The Cars on Lombard scarf is knitted in modular fashion. You will join as you go. There is no seaming required.

The Diamond Glow scarf is a fun to knit project. It is a modular pieced scarf, but there are no seams. Although the modules will repeat themselves, the color factor will keep you in suspense, as every module will look surprisingly different.

The Wingstripes scarf is designed to make any yarn with a color gradient look more interesting than the usual stripes. It is shown here with Debbie Bliss Angel Prints, but you can use any other yarn with a decent color gradient with any yarn weight of your choice.

The Surges & Waves scarf is knitted in modular fashion. You will join as you go, but with the technique described you won’t have any hard edges in the middle of the scarf.

The Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah scarf is a wonderful project for this time of the year, when the seasons are changing. It is light and soft with only 100g of fine mohair and silk. It won’t bother you, when it’s still a bit warm, yet it will keep you nice and cozy, when it gets chilly.

The Amazonas shawlette is originally designed for Wollmeise Merino Fingering. As long as you choose this yarn it is a one skein wonder. Of course, you can knit it with any other fingering or even laceweight yarn, but then you might need more than one skein.

These fun to knit Two of Wands socks are knitted toe-up.

The Dragonwheel shawlette is originally designed for Wollmeise Merino Fingering. As long as you choose this yarn it is a one skein wonder. Of course, you can knit it with any other fingering or even laceweight yarn, but then you might need more than one skein.

This pattern will provide you will all the necessary instructions to knit a sock from the toe up, but you can just as well tackle it top down. You will be provided with 7 pages of photo tutorials at the end of the pattern.

Errata:

The Pinocchio sock will display to colors of any self striping yarn at its best. The model shown in the pattern is done with Knit Picks Felici Fingering, but you can just as well use Regia, Zauberball, Opal, Zitron, and other yarn with stripes or color gradients.

The Puss n’Boots sock will display to colors of any self striping yarn at its best. The model shown in the pattern is done with Knit Picks Felici Fingering, but you can just as well use Regia, Zauberball, Opal, Zitron, and other yarn with stripes or color gradients.

The following instructions are only referring to the embelishment of the Joker socks. You will find plenty of free directions on how to knit plain socks from the cuff down or from the toe up on Ravelry.

The Coralette is a two-skein-wonder created for fingering yarn. Two contrasting skeins would be best. You can use one skein of solid yarn combined with a multicolor yarn, two solid or semi-solid skeins are also possible. Even two skeins with a color gradient will work. Be fancy.

errata: right leg row #45 reads

Have you ever found yourself in a situation, where you wanted to wear a hat in one moment, and the next moment you needed to take it off, but then where should you put it? You are commuting for example, and waiting for the train can be a drafty piece of drag, but on the train everything is so jam-packed, that you don’t want to even think of try...

This pattern was free around Christmas 2011. You can still grab a free pattern if you go to the Thunderbolt, which is free of charge until Valentine’s day.

This is a fun to knit scarf with any yarn that has a color gradient. You will find instructions how to adjust this pattern to other yarn weights. Also you will find photo tutorials on how to do short rows and how to pick up new stitches from the selvedge stitches in order to avoid seaming.

This pattern is suitable for all yarns with a color gradient. Noro Silk GardenSock, Lana Grossa Magico, Katia Olé Socks Viento, Zauberball, Chroma from Knitpicks, Mini Mochi, Jojoland, even Noro Silk Garden lite.

Match this cowl with the Lily Blossom Wristletts, and you will have a nice ensemble. One skein of each color will be sufficient for both projects.

Match these wristlets with the Lily Blossom Cowl and you will have a nice ensemble. One skein of each color will be sufficient for both projects.

This pattern is suitable for all yarns with a color gradient. Noro Silk GardenSock, Lana Grossa Magico, Katia Olé Socks Viento, Zauberball, Chroma from Knitpicks, Mini Mochi, Jojoland, even Noro Silk Garden lite. The width of the scarf will equal about the width of 68 st of the yarn you choose.

Although I used Noro Flower Bed you can use any yarn with a slowly evolving gradient like Noro Silk GardenSock, Lana Grossa Magico, Katia Olé Socks Viento, Zauberball, Chroma from Knitpicks, Mini Mochi, Jojoland, even Noro Silk Garden lite. The width of the scarf will equal about the width of 60 st of the yarn you choose.