Knitwear Designs
I am a TKGA certified Master Knitter, and I like to create elegantly simple designs that are not too difficult, but just might teach you something new.
Forest of Stars Wrap
This luxuriously long rectangular wrap, inspired by an image of a starry sky above a ring of evergreens, features two lace patterns; the upper pattern is beaded to evoke the star-filled sky.
Rosaura Shawl
A little confection to keep your shoulders warm, Rosaura is a crescent-shaped shawl knit from the bottom up using three lace patterns and finishing with a rolled stockinette neck edge. The stitch patterns show the beautiful shadings of this variegated yarn to their best advantage, while the shape helps to keep the shawl in place without a shawl pin.
Elegant Frills Wristlet
These lacy wristlets are rectangles with one flared end and a garter stitch border with eyelets for threading ribbon along the two long edges.
Little Mermaid Topsy-Turvy Doll Set
Act out the story of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Mermaid with this set of two topsy-turvy dolls. One doll features the Little Mermaid herself, in both mermaid and human forms. The other doll features the Sea Witch and the Prince. Make an extra mermaid/girl doll with different coloring to represent the mermaid’s rival and one of her sisters!
Hidden Leaves Cowl
I wanted to design a cozy cowl that was attractive on both sides and had a bit of shaping for a better fit at the neckline. This lovely reversible stitch pattern features hidden leaves that make a secret promise of spring to the winter-weary wearer. You can wear it with either side facing out, depending on your mood.
Spiraling Columns Scarf
This cozy neck scarf is knit from the bottom up. New stitches are added at each side edge to make a triangle with long, skinny arms—just right to warm your shoulders or to wrap and tie around your neck to cover that bare spot above your coat collar.
Gladys Alejandra Cowl
I wanted to make something cozy and colorful to keep my aunt warm and to remind her of her tropical home in Colombia while she was visiting her sons in the Bay Area one winter.
Polonaise Lace Cowl
This versatile lace cowl requires 300-325 yds (274-297 m) each of two colors. It begins with a provisional cast on and is knit in one piece in the round, with the main body being worked in a simple dropped stitch pattern. The edgings are worked perpendicularly to the body. No bind off is needed because the live stitches are consumed as the edging is knit on.
Waltz Lace Cowl
This versatile lace cowl is knit in one piece in the round, with the main body being worked in a simple garter stitch lace, edged with an easy ribbed border. Since both stitches are reversible, there is no right or wrong side or top or bottom edge.
Isabella Shawlette
This quick shawlette is knit all in one piece. Beginning with three stitches, the main body is knit in a lacy ribbed stitch from the top down. The lower edging is then worked perpendicularly to the body. No bind off on this edge is needed because the live stitches are consumed as the edging is knit on.
Lady Augusta Hooded Cloak
Every young lady of fashion needs a cloak to keep her warm whilst she is out riding or visiting friends. This cloak is knit from the top down in one piece, beginning at the center front of the hood and increasing down to the hem. An I-cord drawstring is threaded through a row of eyelets to form the hood and tie.
Mob Cap for Tea Time for American Girl
Knit a cute mob cap for your doll to wear to tea. The cap, which is based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Pi Shawl formula, begins with a provisional cast on at the center and is knit in the round outward towards the hem. The cap is enlarged using a series of knit front & back increase rows. A row of eyelets is formed using yarn overs, followed by a ruffle. Finally, a crocheted chain or narrow ribbon is threaded through the eyelets to create the perfect fit.
Tea Time Colonial Dress for American Girl
Your doll will be taking tea in style when you knit this elegant three-piece dress and lace collar. The skirt is started with a provisional cast on, then worked flat sideways in order to produce vertical stripes. The flare of the skirt is enhanced with short rows worked along the hem edge. The back seam is grafted, then stitches are picked up along the top edge and worked in the round in a k1, p1 rib to form the casing for the elastic. The skirt is finished by picking up stitches along the hem edge, which are then worked in the round to form the ruffle. Instructions are included for making a simple bumroll to give the proper period silhouette to the skirt.
Treasure Island Shawl
The sparkling blue of the sea surrounds the shores of a jewel-toned island in this easy, heart-shaped shawl inspired by the classic novel, Treasure Island. The body begins with 3 stitches cast on at the center top edge and is worked down towards the bottom in stockinette stitch with yarn over increases. Optional beads can be added randomly during the last few rows of the body. The bottom of the shawl is then finished off with a simple lace edging that can incorporate beads for extra sparkle.
Summer Flowers Dress for American Girl
This pattern fits 18” American Girl dolls. The dress is started at the underarm with a provisional cast on, then worked in the round towards the hem. A series of increases that start at the waist make the skirt flare; a band of garter stitch finishes the hem. The bodice stitches are then picked up, and the ribbed neckline is worked to the top of the shoulders.