Nidhi Kansal

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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This design is a collaboration with Sweet Paprika Designs.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This design is in collaboration with The Plucky Knitter.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
Saanjh means evening, and these colours remind me of the beautiful and dramatic monsoon evening skies here in Mumbai.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
This pattern was originally a part of the Indie Untangled Where We Knit Yarn Club 2023, in collaboration with Lisa of Indie Untangled and Karen of Miss La Motte yarns.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a top down crescent shaped wrap with some fun colour and texture. The body of the shawl is a mix of garter rows in merino and short rows in mohair. The lace border is worked in mohair with the nupps worked in merino in a contrast colour. This wrap is a smaller version of Sabr.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a top down crescent shaped wrap with some fun colour and texture. The body of the shawl is a mix of garter rows in merino and short rows in mohair. The lace border is worked in mohair with the nupps worked in merino in a contrast colour. Shukr is the smaller version of this shawl.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a drop-shoulder pullover worked from the bottom up and in the round until the underarm. The back and front are then worked flat and shoulders are joined using the 3-needle bind off. Stitches are then picked up around the armholes to work the sleeves in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neck for a neckband.
Knitting: Tee
This is a top-down drop shoulder tee. A pattern detailing runs down the length of the tee on either side till the deep colour work at the hem. A 1x1 narrow rib after the colour work completes the hem. Armholes are bound off with i-cord.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
This is a rectangular scarf / wrap worked from the bottom up. It begins with the lace section which is followed by some striping short rows and ends with asymmetrically placed eyelet rows.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Cowl, Scarf
Khushi - happiness.
Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
One of India’s most colourful festivals is just around the corner and Sunehra, meaning golden, seemed like the perfect way to begin the festivities.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
The beginning and the end: that was all anyone ever agreed upon when they
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
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Knitting: Tee
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
Ansu - ray of sunlight.
Knitting: Scarf
Rang: meaning colour in Hindi and pronounced Rung.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Scarf
A rectangular scarf worked with alternating lace panels and twisted rib bands to create a lovely texture. The borders are also worked with twisted rib stitches.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a top down crescent shaped wrap. The body is worked almost entirely in garter st with some eyelets worked in main and contrast colours for effect. The wrap has a small lace section worked at the beginning and this lace pattern is again repeated at the border, along with a mesh texture at the wing tips.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Reshmi - Silky / silken in Hindi.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This wrap has taken a long time from cast on to its release because of multiple events that life had to offer.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Aadya’s Hat and Aadi’s Hat are available together as an eBook at $4.99.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Aadi’s Hat and Aadya’s Hat are available together as an eBook at $4.99.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
Nishtha is a Sanskrit word meaning faith or devotion.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
caim (n): “Sanctuary”; an invisible circle of protection, drawn around the body with the hand, to remind one of being safe and loved, even in the darkest times.
Knitting: Cardigan
A simple cardigan with 0 to 2 inches of ease, worked from the bottom up. The hem, cuffs and collar are ribbed, with part of the ribbing worked in contrast yarn and sewn inwards for added detail (optional).
Knitting: Cardigan
Pronounced ree-kin, this is a simple button-up cardigan with 0 to 2 inches of ease, worked from the bottom up. While the hem, cuffs and collar are ribbed, the sleeves are worked top down and in the round with a cable pattern through the length of the sleeve.
Knitting: Scarf
Pronounced kyol, it means music or the rhythm within us.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Pronounced suh-ran, Serein is referred to as a fine, light drizzle from a cloudless sky, usually after dusk. The yarn was from a recent trip to Paris and keeping in tune with the weather I experienced then and the rains we’re having here, it seemed only appropriate to use a rain-related word derived from the beautiful French language to name th...
Knitting: Tee
Perfect for the warmer months ahead, this is a drop shoulder boxy pullover worked from the bottom up. The hem is worked with short rows keeping the front shorter than the back. The body has about 6” to 8” of ease worked in. The sleeves and neck have an eyelet detail.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern and Twisted Lines top are available as an eBook at $7.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This crescent shaped wrap is worked with short rows from the bottom up. It has a lacy edge and the twisted stitches continue through the body.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Carina aka keinfraeulein has very kindly translated this pattern into German. I have now uploaded the pdf with German instructions too.
Knitting: Pullover
A quick knit, Breathe Easy is a boxy drop shoulder pullover worked from the bottom up.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A lightweight shawl with lacy diamond stitches forming a pattern throughout the body and a simple mesh edge.
Knitting: Cardigan
A light cardigan or jacket has always been my faithful companion while facing not only the mild winter of Mumbai but also the chilly indoor areas in summer. It’s never cold enough here to button up though and I roll those sleeves up when it gets too warm.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top, Pullover
This pattern and Twisted Lines Hat are available as an eBook at $7.
Knitting: Cowl
A quick knit with buttons at one end to wear as a cowl or unbuttoned as a scarf.
Knitting: Scarf
A good stash busting option, this is a multi textured partially double knit scarf with stripes and slipped stitches thrown in for good measure.
Knitting: Scarf
A light weight meshed scarf interspersed with leaves to welcome spring.
Knitting: Cowl
A simple yet stylish, buttoned neck warmer with a cabled center panel, bordered with daisy and garter stitches.