Recent Designs and Projects in Development
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1997 COWL
The 1997 Cowl is a chance for me to reimagine one of my most favorite, comfiest ribbed and striped sweaters from the 1990s, but for the new century I’ve turned it on its side and reworked it as an accessory. This is knit using two strands of fingering weight yarn held together. The Main Color strand is continuous throughout, while the stripes are created by alternating other colors, including an additional strand of the Main Color for a solid stripe. There’s a lot of room for customization and using up remnants from your stash in this project. Pattern is available on Ravelry and Payhip.
Laurel Garland
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Have you achieved something amazing lately? Then show it off by wearing your own Laurel Garland scarf. The laurel crown or wreath is a symbol of victory, or as I like to see it, a sign of accomplishment. It represents hard work that pays off, dedication to a sport, or even growth in a craft or musical pursuit. The Laurel Garland scarf takes a bit of inspiration from Greek antiquity (see: Apollo and Daphne, the Olympic games, etc.), and loosely depicts the laurel branches and leaves through the use of simple and elegant texture. The scarf is also intended to be a unique, multi-season accessory with long, narrow strips of fabric at the end that can be tied and styled in a variety of ways. This is all about personal triumph – after all, we have each come a very long way!
Photo by Josh Murry
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Sandlines Scarf
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Sandlines is a chance to explore in stitches the angular motifs of the American Southwest. The flowing and overlapping zigzags over a 2x2 ribbed background was inspired by the practice of sand raking and tire tracks along desert roads. Made from the bottom up in one piece, this gorgeous scarf’s inspiration might harken to Southwest of years past, but is entirely modern in its clean, minimalist lines and texture, making it an outerwear staple for the modern knitter.
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Manzanita Sunset, February
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Inspired by a memorable sunset on the Oregon coast, Manzanita Sunset, February combines cables and slipped stitches to create a line-and-diamond motif that loosely interprets the evening sun as it travels across the sky, changing in size until it dips below the horizon. Or perhaps one can view the motif as the ripples of light dancing on the water as the sun sets over the ocean. Crafted using mosaic-style colorwork, each round is knit using only one of two colors of Brooklyn Tweed’s fingering weight yarn, Peerie.
The pattern provides instructions for two sizes: a neck gaiter for a snug, athletic fit, or a cowl for a looser, more relaxed option. As you style it, you can play with the folds so that your favorite parts of the motif are displayed. Or, if you need some extra warmth, it’s designed to be tall so that you can easily pull it up over your chin, mouth, or even your nose. Pattern includes both a chart and written instructions.
Photo by Anna-Lisa Miller.
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Trellis Scarf
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The Trellis Scarf is big and bold and makes a statement; a cozy, cold weather accessory that will certainly get everyone’s attention. It’s a wide and dramatically long piece that can be wrapped around multiple times for eye-catching volume up top, or it can be styled loosely, hanging by your sides for extra flair. A moss stitch background lays the foundation for the main motif: three columns of cabled “O’s” each divided by a wide wale that runs the length of the scarf. It is simple texture for a striking impact.
The scarf is worked flat width-wise. Instructions are charted only.
Photo by Gale Zucker for Madelinetosh.
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Dubbel
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Dubbel takes inspiration from early spring trees, just about to wake up from winter. In this lightweight yet cozy scarf, cabled lines combine with wide ribbing to create a repeating pattern that evokes the bare branches of those trees, ready to start blooming. But if you shift your vision a little bit, you may see the negative space as the shapes of new leaves on those branches as the season starts to pick up the pace. This is a great accessory for those days when there’s still a bit of a chill in the spring air.
Dubbel requires 5 skeins of Weld, a fingering weight yarn by Hudson + West Co. (shown here in Tobacco).
Designed in collaboration with Hudson + West Co. as part of their Spring 2022 Collection. Photo by Hudson River Photographer.
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Repp Scarf and Wrap
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Inspired by the classic prep school necktie, Repp sports raised diagonal lines for simple texture on a stockinette background. The narrower scarf is knit at a finer gauge, while the wrap is knit more loosely for a flowy, multi-season look.
Both the scarf and the wrap are worked flat. One strand of Pebble and one strand of Lunar by Shibui Knits are held together throughout. A seed stitch border is carried up the edges, while the diagonal lines of the main body of the piece are achieved using slipped cable stitches. Pattern includes both written instructions and a chart.
Designed in collaboration with Shibui Knits. Photo by Shibui Knits.
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Blazer Stripe Cap and Cowl
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Bands of knitted herringbone stitch on a stockinette field give a nod to the woven twill fabric of a classic sport coat. Knit up in Haven by Shibui Knits, this fitted cap and matching cowl make a luxuriously cozy set.
Both the cowl and the cap are worked in the round. The nature of herringbone stitch requires it to be knit using a significantly larger needle to match the gauge of stockinette stitch, so needle sizes change regularly throughout the work.
Designed in collaboration with Shibui Knits. Photo by Shibui Knits.
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Firelane 1
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Slipped cable stitches create raised diagonal lines, establishing an illusion of woven latticework in the fabric. Two sizes are included with this pattern, giving knitters the option of making a baby blanket or a throw that will complement any style of decor.
Forest Park is one of the premier outdoor destinations in Portland, Oregon, with miles and miles of trails to explore amid the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. At the intersection where Wildwood Trail meets Firelane 1, there’s a little clearing with a couple of old picnic tables right in the middle of the woods that’s a great spot for a rest. You might need to take a break there, actually, because depending on which direction you come from, you will probably walk uphill for quite a ways to get to that spot.
This blanket has a woven motif that is inspired by the picnic basket that you might take with you to the intersection of Firelane 1 and Wildwood Trail.
Photo by Day in the Life Gallery.
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A completed version of the throw is available for purchase through Day in the Life Gallery in Portland, OR. Click here for more information.
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Cedar Hill Cowl
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Cedar Hill is a lovely little spot in Manhattan’s Central Park, on the East Side just south of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the spring and summer, it’s a great place to have a picnic or sunbathe. In the fall, marathoners will know the section of the East Drive at the top of the hill as Mile 25 of the legendary course - and is also often referred to as Cat Hill by local runners. And if there’s some good snow in the winter, it’s a pretty decent slope for sledding.
This cowl is inspired by the sophisticated style of New York City, a place I called home for 20 years. I imagine a crisp autumn day after a visit to the museum, with coffee-to-go in hand, enjoying a nice stroll through the park with a friend while wearing a wool coat and a stylish scarf. With two different yarns held together throughout, Cedar Hill Cowl uses a combination of garter stitch and simple lacework to create an offset chevron motif that evokes the needles on the branches of the evergreen trees that give Cedar Hill its name.
Photo copyright Ben Cort.
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Campfire Blanket
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In the summer of 2020, a friend of mine in Portland - who also happens to be a yarn producer - delivered a large bag of mill ends and presented me with the challenge to turn the scraps into a blanket that would be nice to have around a fire. The result: simple garter stitch stripes in a fun color sequence that is almost a rainbow. The yarn used is Brooklyn Tweed’s cotton/wool blend, Dapple, and is held double for extra volume and warmth. I’ve tested it out and it’s a perfect campsite companion!
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