Some days, you just want to wrap yourself in something that makes you smile. Zagtastic can be that shawl! Playful zigzags run the length of this elongated semi-circular shawl, done in an easy-to-knit mosaic pattern that looks much more complicated than it is. Pick your favorite colorways of Flax Down and Tussock from Purl Soho…
A rainbow is a sign that the storm has passed and brighter days are here, and when you wrap yourself up in Cloudbreak, the subtle rainbow motif will be a reminder of just how powerful hope, joy, and love can be. This cozy triangle shawl is simple and fun to knit using a rustic yarn…
The winter holidays bring to mind warm drinks and festive treats, like my favorite cookie, Zimtstern. This top down triangle shawl was designed to capture the rich cinnamon and sparkling sugar of those delicious star-shaped German cookies, and it’s knit in gorgeous autumnal shades of Cheeky Merino Joy by Rosy Green Wool. The mosaic pattern…
If this year has taught us anything it’s that we can pull through the toughest times together. Knit this soft and cozy hat as a reminder to yourself that you can cope with anything 2020 throws your way, or knit it for a friend who could use some extra encouragement. The simple yet striking pattern…
If this year has taught us anything it’s that we can pull through the toughest times together. Knit these soft and cozy mitts as a reminder to yourself that you can cope with anything 2020 throws your way, or knit them for a friend who could use some extra encouragement. The simple yet striking pattern…
Sometimes, you need a hero to rescue you. When the corona crisis hit Germany in early 2020, our lives were pretty much turned upside down – as were those of many others, too. All of a sudden, I had a lot more time to support our kids, mainly through home schooling, but we also read…
Only Good Vibes is a reminder to enjoy the good things that surround you — there are so many of them out there! This lovely shawl is a fun collaboration, combining Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light and Hedgehog Fibers Alpaca Bouclé to make a soft and dreamy fabric in a gorgeously romantic colorway. The design pairs…
Nixe is the German word for mermaid, and it seemed the perfect name for a shawl where the simple, repetitive stitch pattern evokes the sun-dappled scales of mermaids playing just below the surface of the sea. I also love the way it showcases two new Pascuali Balayage colorways,a soft off-white and a hand-dyed turquoise flecked…
Evoking hushed drifts of fresh snow (Schnee, in German), this heavenly soft shawl adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. The two halves of the rectangular shawl are individually knit on the bias, then joined together with a 3-needle bind-off. The shawl’s stripes come from alternating rows of Shibui Knits Silk Cloud with rows…
Connecting with our loved ones over the phone and through video calls just isn’t the same as giving them a hug in person. I came up with Together Apart as a lovely way to reach out to your BFF, because even if you can’t be together, you can knit a “hug” and send it to…
