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Knitting offers endless avenues for exploration: fibers both low-tech and high-tech, construction techniques new and old, and stitch patterns galore, to name a few. Shown below are the results of some of my knitting explorations. All are original hand-knit designs; patterns are available for some.
SWEATERS - SOCKS - MITTENS - HATS - SHAWLS AND SCARVES

Sweaters

Desert Sunset Twinset

A simple challenge drove the design of this twinset: make the most of four colors of yarn through the use of simple stitch patterns--primarily, knits, purls, and slip stitches.

$8

Entrelac Pullover

Two blue yarns of very different textures add contrast to this seamless entrelac sweater.

Wandering Cables Pullover

Four cables march uniformly up the bottom of this sweater, but one cable splinters apart and the pieces wander away.

Kashmir Cardigan

Made of luscious Silk City Kashmir and featuring set-in sleeves, this seamless sweater is a delight to wear.

Tweed Stitch Tunic

Tweed stitch and intarsia combine to produce this tunic's eye-catching appeal.

Tencel Crop Top

Simple stitch patterns make the most of tencel's subtle sheen in this crop top.


Socks

Entrelac Socks

Squares of shocking pink pep up these black-and-white entrelac socks. Oversized squares make for a comfy heel gusset.

Illusion Socks

Based on a popular quilt pattern, these socks "pop!" with the illusion of 3d boxes.

$5

Moroccan Snowflake Socks

Bands of snowflakes dance around these stranded socks.

Sugar Dots Socks

One variegated and one plain yarn combine with a a simple bobble stitch to produce socks reminiscent of a childhood candy.

Twill Weave Socks

Pairs of twisted stitches form a pattern that resembles a twill fabric.

XOXO Socks

Inspired by Norwegian sweaters, these socks feature XOXO patterns in two sizes.

Zig Zag Socks

Strategically placed increases and decreases add extra pizzazz to these Opal socks.

Diagonal Rib Socks

Diagonal ribbing, leaning one way and then the other, gives these socks a subtle patterning.


Mittens

Blips Mittens

Blips of color appear in the Liberty colorway of Lorna's Laces yarn. In these simple mittens, strategically-placed purl stitches make the blips "pop."

$5

Brioche Mittens

Brioche stitch patterns and variegated yarn combine to make these mittens comfy and colorful.

$5

Diamonds and Checks Mittens

Favorite two-color stitch patterns get extra "zing!" when worked in three colors.

$5

Reversible Mittens

Textured stitch patterns that look good on both sides are always a special treat. With these comfy mittens, Seeded Rib appears on the outside; Sand Stitch appears on the inside.

$5

Ribbed Mittens

One variegated and one solid yarn combine in a simple slip-stitch rib pattern to create these colorful and cozy mittens. For added appeal, the ribs forming the thumb flow smoothly to the wrist.

$5

Royal Mittens

With a castle motif on the back of the hand, and diamond-shaped fleur de lis on the palm, these mittens are fit for royalty!

$5

Swirl Mittens

Mix together vibrant colors, bold patterning, and Eastern styling, and you get these warm and fun-to-wear mittens.

$5

Hats

Flames Hat

Vibrant red flames dance upward from the rolled brim of this hat—it's sure to keep you warm!

$5

Short-Row Beanie

Knit in six short-rowed sections, this beanie is as easy as pie.

$5

Turkish Snowboard Hat

Do kids snowboard in Turkey? If they do, they might wear a hat like this, knit in a traditional Turkish stitch pattern.

$5

Shawls and Scarves

Traveling Vine Scarf

Traveling vines run up the mirror-image ends of this petite scarf, meeting in ribbing that gently hugs the back of the wearer's neck.

$5

Zephyr Shawl

Jaggerspun Zephyr makes this shawl as light as a feather. Discreet Faroese shaping makes it sit on your shoulders.

$5


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