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New Year's Eve Shawl

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New Year's Eve Shawl

New Year's Eve Shawl

This is an Estonian lace rectangular shawl made of a blend of wool and mohair in lace weight.  Czech gold glass beads were incorporated into the design along the center of each leaf motif.

Remembrance Capelet

Remembrance Capelet

The Remembrance Capelet was knit in the round using a slipped stitch pattern.

Waterfall Wrap

Waterfall Wrap

Inspired by the ribbon lace stitch pattern, this wrap reminds me of waves of water.  Made in baby alpaca lace weight yarn.

Edge Detail

Edge Detail

Three seed beads were added to each lace point during the bind off.

Black Beaded Shawl

Black Beaded Shawl

Beads were incorporated throughout this shawl.  It can be worn in the traditional manner as a shawl wrapped across the shoulders or can be turned around and worn with the triangular point in the front for a more modern look.

Edge Detail on Shawl

Edge Detail on Shawl

Domino Knitting Pocho

Domino Knitting Pocho

Made with left over yarn, this project was a true stash buster.  All are worsted weight 100% wool.

Wool Cardigan for my Husband

Wool Cardigan for my Husband

Sport weight yarn in 100% wool and a fitted silhouette.  Pockets and contrasting color add interest.

Fall Shawl

Fall Shawl

Made from 100% sport weight wool, this circular wrap shawl incorporates amber glass beads along the bottom edging.

Bead Detail

Bead Detail

Here is a closeup view of the bead detail for Fall Shawl.

Full Circle

Full Circle

Here is a wide angel view of Fall Shawl.

Banjo Cable Sweater

Banjo Cable Sweater

This pistachio-colored, fitted ladies sweater made from 100% wool features a rich and deep v-neck design perfect for apres ski.

Summer Shells

Summer Shells

Made in sea foam green cotton crochet thread, this lacy crocheted sweater is perfect for a summer evening out on the town.

New Year's Shawl Edge

New Year's Shawl Edge

Detail showing the edge work of the New Year's Eve Shawl.

The Shape of New Year's Eve

The Shape of New Year's Eve

Long shot showing the rectangular shape of the New Year's Shawl.

Bead Detail

Bead Detail

Closeup view of the New Year's Shawl showing the beads in a single leaf motif.  Beads were pre-strung onto the yarn prior to knitting and "dropped" at the appropriate stitch to form the spines of each leaf motif.  The gold beads added a subtle hint of color to this otherwise plain shawl.

Line Up!

Line Up!

When insects got into my navy 100% wool yarn and destroyed several skeins of yarn, I sought complimentary colors to complete this simple pullover.  When worn, the stripes on the sleeves align with the stripes on the body of the sweater.

3/4 length sleeved sweater

3/4 length sleeved sweater

100% wool, sport weight yarn.

Neckline Detail

Neckline Detail

Smocking Detail

Smocking Detail

3/4 length sleeved sweater on model

3/4 length sleeved sweater on model

Hem treatment

Hem treatment

Deep V neck sweater

Deep V neck sweater

Double Knit Moebius

Double Knit Moebius

This moebius was knit in the round using a traditional Fair Isle pattern and a double knitting technique. 

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New Year's Eve Shawl
Remembrance Capelet
Waterfall Wrap
Edge Detail
Black Beaded Shawl
Edge Detail on Shawl
Domino Knitting Pocho
Wool Cardigan for my Husband
Fall Shawl
Bead Detail
Full Circle
Banjo Cable Sweater
Summer Shells
New Year's Shawl Edge
The Shape of New Year's Eve
Bead Detail
Line Up!
3/4 length sleeved sweater
Neckline Detail
Smocking Detail
3/4 length sleeved sweater on model
Hem treatment
Deep V neck sweater
Double Knit Moebius
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