“Adamas” in Greek means indomitable or untamable. This name was given to diamonds because of their ability to scratch anything, while not being scratched themselves. The diamond motif in this shawl was adapted from the pattern for a bread cloth in Sophia Caulfeild’s Dictionary of Needlework, first published in 1882. This shawl is worked from […]
Miriam Felton
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Oblique Scarf
Purchase the pdf file now through Ravelry (you don’t have to be a Ravelry member to purchase) | add to cart | show cart Slightly angled, and fully reversible, this hybrid scarf/shoulder shawl is delightful to knit in garter stitch with a cable and lace border and short rows to shape the point. This scarf […]
Honey Badger Stuffie
Purchase the pdf file now through Ravelry (you don’t have to be a Ravelry member to purchase) | add to cart | show cart Honey Badgers are amazing! They live mostly in Africa and the Indian Subcontinent and eat poisonous snakes, bee larvae, and honey. Their skin is so thick that bites and stings rarely […]
The Confluence Collection
I’m pleased to present to you, dear knitters, my newest FO, The Confluence Collection. The Confluence Collection is a grouping of patterns exploring the convergence of lines and points in knitted space. I got to play around with Bramble Stitch (aka Trinity Stitch), which when knit at an open gauge looks deceptively like lace, but […]
Free Pattern Release: Fenced In Afghan
Boy have I been busy! The new collection is almost ready to go, and I’ve been hard at work on holiday projects. One of them was so much fun, I thought you’d all like to knit it too! I wrote up the pattern and now it’s available for free. This cozy afghan is knit in […]
Interview and a Contest with Kelbourne Woolens
I had the lovely opportunity to work with The Fibre Company Savannah when I designed Rivel, and the lovely ladies of Kelbourne Woolens, Courtney and Kate, asked if I would be interested in doing an interview for their blog. They asked some really great questions about designing sweaters and working in collections. The interview is […]
Pattern Release: The Chevron Collection
Hi everybody, just a heads up that my new collection is up. The Chevron Collection is a grouping of 6 pieces, including a really lovely sweater, that explore different ways to make Chevron shapes through lace, cables and stacked increases and decreases. I’m really really proud of this collection, and I hope that you’ll enjoy […]
Vacation Over, back to the grindstone
We returned yesterday from a week’s vacation in Chicago. We went for my good friend Amanda’s wedding (which you will hear more about in the future), and she was kind enough to let us stay in her apartment while she’s on her honeymoon, so C and I got our first real vacation together (yes, after […]
Pattern Release: Summer Cherries Shawl
It’s been longer than I planned, but now the Summer Cherries Shawl is up for public sale! This shawl commemorates one of my favorite things about summer—cherries! From the blossom that appear in the spring to the succulent red and almost purple fruits. This shawl would also be great knitting during the summer months, when […]
Sale Notice and Ophelia Pattern Release
Hey everybody! I’m pleased to announce that the Ophelia Shawl is now available for purchase. It was part of the Shakespeare in Lace Club, but the period of exclusive rights is now done, and it’s available for sale on Ravelry here. Its one of the most interestingly constructed pieces I’ve made and I enjoyed it […]
