Nature Speak

Toe-Up Joy Here's a toe-up sock with a classic heel (heel-flap & heel turn) and a rounded toe. The advantage of this classic heel is the reinforced back AND bottom. The advantage of toe-up is that you don't run out of yarn just before completing the toe. With this one, you pick the stitch pattern and one of four sizes … So many possibilities from one pattern! Shown here in Brown Sheep's WildFoote and Ellen's Half Pint Farm's merino & nylon sock yarns.
Petals This is a wrap with contempoary style. Worked in lace weght yarn in Petals Lace pattern, this is shaped like a "U" so it stays on your shoulders. Add a few small buttons for a vest look (taupe), softly tie the ends or use your favorite shawl pin as the closure. It is shown here with a very light beaded edge in Just Our Yarn's Myne (cashmere - blue) and in Hand Maiden's SeaSilk (silk & SeaCell® - taupe).
Kid's Hug & Kiss And by popular demand .... here's the final one; A Kid's Hug & Kiss. Again, more rounded and shorter in shape then Gran's Hug. This version is in three sizes, child sizes 4-6, 8-10 & 12-14. Pictured is a 4-6 size in a hand-spun angora blend by Shadyside Farm (blush) and a 12-14 in Koigu KPPPM (blues) TRIPLED (Yes, tripled sock yarn)! Both work as heavy worsted weight yarns on #10 or #10.5 needles.
Stelle Contende "Shooting Star" - This romantic, scarf edged, layered wrap skirt knitted in linen sport weight yarn has a crisp hand with great drape. The pieces are easy to knit on a #7 or #8 needle and assembled on the bias at the waistband. Pictured is a small in Louet's Euroflax in Eggplant.
Raveneli This shawl collared vest and jacket duo (named after the round-rib scallop) works up fast in super-bulky yarn. The body is one piece, and the sleeves are worked from the shoulder down, so … just two short seams at the shoulders! The button closure is optional. Pictured is a small jacket in Textiles A Mano's Machu Pichu and a medium vest in Malibrigo's Aquarella (color Soriano).
From The Top! Straight forward and simple, this crew neck, set-in sleeve pullover is knitted from the top…that means NO SEAMS!! There are two basic shapes; the "Her" (cabled ribbing & slightly tapered body) and the "His" (simple ribbing & boxy body). Worked in heavy worsted weight yarn, it includes a vast size range. Shown here in Ellens ½ Pint Farm's Silk/Kid.
A Little Hug & Kiss I just could not resist ..... Gran's Hug with a hood. This one is the toddler version in 4 sizes, from 3 months to 3T. Pictured is a 9 - 12 month size in Wendy's Velvet Touch, a thick, but very soft, worsted weight yarn, on #10 or #10.5 needles. Certainly a "Quick Knit".
A Big Hug & Kiss And .... here's the "young adult" version; a Big Hug & Kiss. Again, more rounded and shorter in shape then Gran's Hug. This version is in three sizes, 32-36", 36-40" and 40-44" chest. Pictured is the 32-36" size in Artful Yarn's Pastry, another heavy worsted weight yarn, on #10 or #10.5 needles.
Luna Here's an very soft, elegant wrap shown in Mountain Color's Merino Ribbon trimmed with beads from South Beach Trimmings. It can be worn several ways; cross the long tails in the front (or back) and then drape them over the shoulders, or wrap one around the body and drape the other over the shoulder. This yarn is a very soft merino tape, the wave stitch is open to highlight the color and texture of the yarn, the garment is knitted from side to side and the beads add a touch of glitz.
Yin Yang This is a cute, cropped cardigan with a geometric lace edge in two variations; a vest - Yin - and a long, slim sleeve (slightly longer then normal) version - Yang. They both close with a single button or a favorite broach. Pictured in RY Classic Yarn's CashCotton in Apple and Oak Grove's DK Merino in Paprika.
Wisp-Around Vest This is a lightweight, sophisticated vest, knitted in linen giving it incredible drape. It is constructed with an intriguing crossed back, which add to its soft, flowing look and allows it to hang attractively on just about any body shape. Pictured is the vest in Louet's Euroflax Barcelona; Autumn Maples and Gypsy Bronze.
A Walk in the Woods This cute, almost off-the-shoulder top is knitted in an easy lace pattern. Worn over a cami (with just a hint of the cami color showing), this light/medium weight top is perfect year round. It also features two sleeve options; the first has a bell cuff, ending at the knuckles, the second is a ¾ sleeve, ending just below the elbow. Pictured in Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Tweed and Frog Tree's Pima/Silk.
Gran's Hug A sophisticated wrap with a flattering twist in the front, gently tapering to a soft point at the center back. It is knitted on large needles creating great drape. Pictured is a medium size wrap in Berroco's Optik #4950 Montmartre (model is 5'3").
Willow and Willow Leaf Poncho Two simply knit asymmetrical ponchos or elegant wraps with edge variations. All are made in just Stockinette Stitch with a few carefully placed yarn-overs. The edge variations include beads and fringe, shown in Louet's Euroflax and Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Wool.
MoonGarden Wrap This elegant wrap is made in two, mirror pieces and Kitchenered or graphed together at the center back. Wonderfully soft and warm in Knitability's Serendipity (charcoal mohair/silk) or Noro's Cash Iroha (deep green silk/wool/cashmere).
The Muffs Here's a three-some of fun Muffs; great for a quick hand-warming. Pictured is the very simple Un-SheepSheep Muff (sheepskin look) in Berroco's Suede and Chinchilla, About-that-Bias Muff (twisted in lime) in Brown Sheep's Lamb's Pride with a nylon slubbie, and finally Fluff Muff (entrelac) in Brown Sheep's Lamb's Pride and Crystal Palace's Splash. They all can be made out of almost any worsted weight yarn.
Woven Peaks An alternative to the typical hat and glove set … A headband and mittens in Entrelac. The Headband is simple, a great first Entrelac project, and the matching mittens are lined for extra warmth, pictured in a soft DK weight aplaca and a hand-dyed merino.
More of my available designs ...
Hand Jive Mittens keep your hands warmer then gloves, but don't we miss our fingers! The top of this mitten flips back so you get the best of both. Plus, because they are felted, they are even warmer. The pattern also includes a fingerless and regular version. Pictured in Brown Sheep's Lambs Pride. Available at Patternworks , published by Knitability, LLC.
Three Bags Fulled Entrelac Purse Yes, another Entrelac bag, but this one has corner gussets and a snap-bar closure. And, the handle is super-fast ... no miles of i-cord here! Pictured in Brown Sheep's Lambs Pride. The pattern includes 3 sizes and is available at Patternworks, Knitability, LLC or in a "How-to" kit in many color-ways at Knitability, LLC.
Knitted Bead Bracelets Kits Create a simple but elegant bracelet ... it can be dressy or casual. The beads are knitted in giving it a uniform, almost polished look. The bracelets are slightly stretchy and have a twist to them so they roll on over the hand ... a "quick knit" on very small needles. Available kitted in many colors, E-mail me for more info.
Bunny Hug This I designed exclusively for The Studio in Kansas City. It is a little stole made out of Cascade Yarn's Conejo Chunky Angora …. so, so soft. The eyelet edge carries a satin ribbon for just a touch of shine. Pictured is a small size hug in Ruby. Other available colors include Black, Navy, Purple, Green, Pink, Yellow and White. I was thinking "Prom!!!". Contact Cindy at the Studio for info.
Fun Fingers Ya gotta love stripes!! This is a fun set of gloves in many colors. Pictured in Brown Sheep's Lambs Pride. It is available in a "How-to" kit in many color-ways at Knitability, LLC.