Magnolia Cardigan

The Magnolia Cardigan features two traditional lace stitch patterns stacked to create a romantic look & feel. Worked in a dreamy alpaca/merino blend, this cardigan will be showstopper and a necessity.

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Colors to Knit with this Spring

There is no denying that a trending color this spring is pink. Pink in all shades - blush, coral, fuscia - is popping up in my fashion & knitting news feeds and it's hard not to want to jump on the bandwagon! So if you’re looking for the latest yarns in this lovely color, look no further than this post.

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Linea Shawl

The Linea Shawl marks somewhat of a first for me - it's my first self-published shawl design and it took a long time to figure out how to best write up the pattern. But it was definitely worth the effort, and I'm so excited to finally share it with you all.

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Why I Love Linen

Louet Yarns’ Sportweight Linen had long been a go-to favorite but I wanted to see what other brands out there offered these summer friendly fibers. In this search I recalled Kestrel and quickly found Sparrow and Willet. From there a new fiber love affair was born.

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A Color Shift

Those of you that know me well are aware of my obsession with light colored yarns - grey, light blue, creamy whites and gentle pinks. Since I tend to design with simple silhouettes and easy lace patterns, the softer colors help the design details stand out a little bit more.

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A Study in Lace

For those of you that know me or have knit several of my designs, this should come as no surprise: I love the lace faggoting stitch. The stitch is a really simple 1 row repeat that looks so much more complicated than it is. I have created several designs featuring this stitch which you can see in the gallery in this post.

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Welcoming Spring With a New Shawl

I can't believe it's already the first day of spring, I feel like we just celebrated New Year's! I've started packing away the knits I wore this past fall and winter, and I'm starting to pull out the finished spring & summer knits that are ready to be published.

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Silver Cloud

The Silver Cloud pullover is worked in Woolfolk’s Tynd, which is a fabulous fiber to work with. It is incredibly soft and showcases both lace and textured stitches extremely well. I will certainly be knitting with it again. The sweater features a simple drop shoulder construction to make knitting the back lace piece as easy as possible.

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Isidora Tee

The Isidora Tee will be your new favorite summer tee with its slight A-line shaping that’s easy to wear. A wide neckline creates the perfect backdrop for bright summer jewelry, and eyelet details at the hem and neckband keep it light and flirty.

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Auroa Cardigan

The Auroa Cardigan features a sweet daisy stitch lace pattern in a not-too-sweet color. It’s the perfect layer for the a/c in the office and is a fun transitional piece as you head into fall.

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