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Palisade

Heather — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:54:48 +0000

Palisade, a new pattern! This fun scarf can be worn long or doubled for added warmth.

Size: One Size
Measurements: 52” 132 cm circumference and 8.5” 21.5 cmwide
Yarn: Madelinetosh tosh dk (100% superwash merino; 225 yds 206 m/100 g): MC: alizarin and CC: antique lace; one skein each
Needles: US #8 5 mm
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in st st, UNBLOCKED
Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Tiny Treasure

Heather — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:08:12 +0000

I’ve just released a new pattern called Tiny Treasure! It’s a free download and is available via Ravelry HERE. You can also download it directly from my site HERE.

Tiny Treasure is a sweet little drawstring bag that can hold little gifts, secrets, treasures, maybe even a tiny project.

Tiny Treasure

I designed it for my upcoming knitting with beads class. A small project that covers two ways to add beads to your knitting. I used just 27 grams of sock yarn for this tiny bag including the icord and pom-poms.

Pom-Poms

Aren’t pom-poms awesome? I want to put them on everything now.

The Flax Collection

Heather — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:23:59 +0000

Heading into the holidays it seems a little odd to be releasing spring patterns…but here they are anyway! Earlier this year Universal Yarn put out a call for designs for their designer collaboration program. Luckily my patterns were selected and will be available in pamphlet form from them. If your LYS carries Fibra Natura yarns, look for my little booklet. The collaboration part of this deal allows me to also sell these patterns directly! Check them out below:

The Collection

The whole collection is available via Ravelry as an e-book for $17 or as individual patterns. This collection includes Circuitous, a lacy shrug, Sweet Retreat, a ruffle edged shawl, Suburbanite, a slouch hat, and Wave Runner, a lace edged tank top. Each pattern uses the 100% linen yarn called Flax by Fibra Natura.

Circuitous

Sweet Retreat

Suburbanite

Wave Runner

These patterns and e-book are now available in my Ravelry store as well as here on my blog (click SHOP).

A Preview

Heather — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:27:07 +0000

In my last post I mentioned designing. I’m always designing something for magazines, yarn companies, or my own self-published designs. I cannot share any of the designs in the first two categories until publication, but I can give you a quick preview of a new self-published design coming out as soon as I can get the sample completed.

This double knit scarf was started back in September. I was scheduled to teach a double knitting class at the annual Knitter’s Day Out event in Harrisburg and had a few samples, but really wanted to bring something special. A few days before the event, in all my wisdom insanity, I decided to design something new. And this is the result.

New Scarf Pattern

Of course I didn’t have time to complete the sample, but I had enough to show off the beauty of the technique. Double knitting is one of those magic things that isn’t exactly hard, but that takes a little brain melting to comprehend at first. In essence it’s really just k1, p1 (at least the method I teach). The result is a double sided, double thick fabric with no wrong side, perfect for scarves.

Side 1

Side 2

I’m using super soft Mini Mochi and Mini Mochi solids. I love the slow color changes with the solid white. I love the soft halo that forms. I love the smooth poofiness of the singles. I love this yarn so much that I have picked up several other colorways for future designs.

Sorry for the bad cell phone pictures. The lighting isn’t very good, but you get the idea. I’ve picked this pattern up again and should be finished soon! Look for the pattern announcement (hopefully) later this month!

Jane Austen Knits

Heather — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:30:53 +0000

I love Jane Austen and many knitters I know do as well. What could be better than combining my love of knitting with my love of Jane? Interweave has done just that with Jane Austen Knits, a special edition dedicated to Jane Austen inspired designs. I was honored to be able to contribute two designs to this special publication. This issue is available now as a digital download here, or you can order a print version here. It should be on newsstands around November 8th.

The Scarlet Capelet features my classic round hood and an almost seamless top down construction.

This Modern Reticule is the perfect size for a small knitting project or for holding your phone and a few essentials.

If you are a Jane fan, you will enjoy this issue. There are many (over 35!) lovely designs as well as articles included. Word is there is a Jane Austen Knits 2012 issue planned as well!

A Dahlia of My Own

Heather — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:51:26 +0000

Wow – Who would have thought that Dahlia would have become so popular? I love it of course, but I love all my designs…what made it so special? As of today there are Dahlia projects on Ravelry. Many KAL’s have started and I’m running my own KAL in my Ravelry group as well. My local yarn shop, Flying Fibers, is having a sale, if you are making Dahlia, you can get the Serena for it at 10% off. Serena is a dream to work with, I want to use it for everything.

I love this pattern so much I’ve decided to knit it again, for myself. People don’t realize that sometimes when I knit a pattern for a magazine, I make the size they want me to make and then I send it to them, never to see it again. Rhinebeck is coming soon, so I decided I must make a Dahlia for myself to wear to the festival this year.

Here is my progress so far.

Dahlia Cardigan

Are you making Dahlia? If you don’t have the pattern, you can pick it up in Fall 2011 Interweave Knits (on newsstands now). The wonderful folks at Interweave have also made a digital edition of the magazine available to purchase if you would rather save the trees. Please note, the pattern will not be available as a stand-alone-pattern for a year – I will let you know when that happens.

Tina – FTF 8/26/2011

Heather — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:41:36 +0000

Favorite Thing Friday!

I have many favorites this week, but my most favorit-est of all is my friend Tina. Tina is the nicest and most generous person I think I have ever known. Her up-beat nature and genuine caring for others makes her someone that I aspire to be like. No matter what’s going on in her life, she always makes the time for others. Tina has been going through a rough patch lately, battling cancer. I was devastated to learn that this horrible thing could happen to such a wonderful lady. What can I do in the face of something so evil, so unprejudiced?

I did what I do best, designed. I created this pattern: Tina’s Hope. Something to give her some warmth and comfort, and also something to give to others. I’ve pledged to donate 50% of the sales of this pattern to cancer research.

Tina's Hope

$5 USD

As always this pattern came together with the help of wonderful friends. Irina Lawrence, the beautiful model, and my test knitters, Teri and Lynda. Thank you all!

Wintersweet & Gerda’s Scarves – revisted

Heather — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:00:41 +0000

At long last the Wintersweet and Gerda’s scarf patterns have been added to the Interweave Online store. This allows you to purchase the patterns sans print magazine for $5.50 each.

Wintersweet Scarf

Wintersweet Scarf (c) Interweave Knits

Gerda’s Scarf

Gerda's Scarf (c) Interweave Knits

Mahābhūta

Heather — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:28:13 +0000

Mahābhūta is a nearly reversible scarf pattern. I’ve been sitting on this pattern for a long time. In reality, I’ve just not gotten around to writing the pattern up in the formal layout until now. Both chart and written instructions are included.

Size: One Size
Measurements: 7.5” wide and 60” long, BLOCKED
Yarn: Malabrigo Silky Merino (51% silk, 49% merino; 150 yds [137 m]/50 g): Natural; 2 skeins
Needles: US #6 [4 mm]
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stockinette st, UNBLOCKED
Notions: Tapestry needle

$4USD

Dahlia

Heather — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:40:18 +0000

I’m sorry for not posting here more often…maybe this will make up for it. The Interweave Knits Fall 2011 preview went up today! Scroll down to see my sweater pattern, Dahlia.

Dahlia is a draped front cardigan that starts in the center back with an intricate late panel. Bracelet length afterthought sleeves feature a lace motif at each wrist.

There are no closures on the front, and Interweave chose to show it like this:

However, I like it better with a shawl pin or some other fastener:

model: Irina Lawrence

Here are some more shots that I took on my phone before sending it off to the Colorado.

blocking

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