Tiger Lily, in the pink
Reason #352 why I love knitting: Merely by changing the shades of yarn we’re using, we can give an entirely new look to beloved, old designs. It’s true, I do lament when an “old favorite” shade is...
View ArticleFree knitting pattern: Christmas Ball –“Star of Bethlehem”
Star of Bethlehem I love knitting Christmas things during heatwaves – at least my thoughts are cool! Last year’s heatwave inspired three Nordic Christmas balls. This year, most of my heatwave...
View ArticleChevron Fingerless Mittens
Chevron Fingerless Mittens by Mary Ann Stephens My “Chevron Fingerless Mittens”, sized for the average adult female hand, with fitted cuffs and gusseted thumbs. Knit in luxurious Dale of Norway Royal...
View ArticleOde to Heilo
The original Wintergarden Pullover, ten years later. Going through some of my files this morning, it dawned on me that, oh my gosh, my Wintergarden Pullover is ten years old! It’s been a hectic decade...
View ArticleSupernova Hat
Supernova Hat, bird’s eye view. Supernova Hat, waiting to be knit in your two favorite shades of Dale Hubro. Thirty, count ’em, thirty quick rounds of short repeat, short float bliss, then *poof*,...
View ArticleThe Flourishing Scarf
The Flourishing Scarf, designed and knit by Mary Ann Stephens using Dale ECO Baby Wool (espresso / background) and Dale Alpakka (mist blue / motif). “The Flourishing Scarf”, just released this week....
View ArticleFair Isle Hat, Vogue Knitting Fall 2011
ETA: Link to PDF available through Vogue Knitting. That’s my “#08 Fair Isle Hat” that just came out in Vogue Knitting Fall 2011. While I was waiting for the black and white Cascade 220 Sport to...
View ArticleZinnia Mittens, Twist Collective Winter 2011
Yippee, the new Twist Collective is out! There are so many beautiful designs in this issue! I’m honored to have my Zinnia mittens among them: "Zinnia", my knitting design for Twist Collective Winter...
View ArticleSirdal
Dale of Norway Sirdal, knit in Heilo yarn, by Karin I’m very fortunate to have some tremendously talented customers. This past week, a charming coincidence arose: two of my wonderful customers showed...
View Article“More monkeys, please!”
A common request around here lately: “More monkeys, please!” Today’s answer: “Coming right up!” You’re just one click away from one dozen new colorway ideas for my Monkey Hat using Dale of Norway Baby...
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