The more I knit, the more I like garter stitch- and I couldn’t stop knitting these! To show off the texture, these mitts have garter ridges horizontally, vertically and diagonally. They take only one 50g skein of DK-weight yarn for most hand sizes and are simple to make, with only the short row thumb giving a bit of a challenge. This pattern is...

A long, curved piece of garter-based lace, Daphne is a cross between a shawl and a scarf - meant to be worn like a scarf with its gorgeous Victorian lace on display.

Tech edited by Ashley Knowlton.

Tech edited by Eleanor Doyle.

Tech edited by Eleanor Doyle.

Tech edited by Eleanor Doyle.

Tech edited by Eleanor Doyle.

Originally published in the Autumn 2008 issue of The Inside Loop. Now available free from the designer.

Pattern available for free here.

This scoop-necked cardigan is knit in luxurious silk, making it soft, slinky and evening appropriate. I designed this to be thrown over a nice dress at the inevitable Christmas parties, or to provide a bit of warmth over a sparkly tank or camisole. However, the design itself is casual enough to take you from holiday parties indoors to summer pi...

Pattern availabe for free here.