As a lifelong knitter with ancestors from Cornwall, I feel a special connection with the gansey knitting tradition that was practiced there. I’ve named this design for the former fishing and mining village of Perranporth, located on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast and now known for its golden sands and excellent surfing.

Semicircular shawls can be designed in a few ways. As a designer, one design that’s always been fun to play with, as well as a bit of a challenge to design, is based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Pi Shawl. It’s a somewhat flexible method as you can fudge the numbers a bit to fit the stitch counts to accommodate the pattern. Here, I was able to almo...

I love classic sweaters that are easy to customize, and they never go out of style. Whenever I can add classic details, like the full-fashion decreases of the back shoulders, the piece takes on a high-end flavor that sets it apart from the basic pattern that can be found anywhere. I also like to incorporate non-rib stitch patterns into the desi...

Whether you dress it up or down, this is the perfect top for summer, or dressing up an outfit for holidays at any time of the year. With extended shoulders, the lace pattern drapes over the top of the arms for a feminine touch.

Inspired by the acts of kindness I’ve been hearing about and the Happy Heart Hunt popularized by a teacher in Milton, WI (check out the Facebook page), I thought this would be a great way for knitters to use their hands to create art that shows friends and loved ones that we’re keeping them in our thoughts and hearts at this time. Decorate the ...