KIS Designs

Breakthrough By Kelly Forster 4 pages, published 9/10/2018 Knit in the round from brim-to-crown and topped with a fun, faux-fur pom-pom!Breakthrough hat pattern utilizes basic Fair Isle techniques and is a fun way to explore colorwork. Sized to fit Teens/Adults with a head circumference of 19-22 inches. Charted and written instructions included.

Inspired by the beautiful Pacific Northwest and its glorious moss-covered trees. This 3-color Fair Isle hat depicts these lanky trees in the midst of a swirling morning fog. Studio Donegal’s wonderfully rustic Soft Donegal yarn lends a lovely texture, perfectly fitting for this design. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 18.25(22) inches around X 8.25(8.5) inches deep (Hat pictured is 22 inches). Ready to Cast On your Daybreak PNW? Grab your PDF download pattern here:  Cast On!

Sagittarius Moon Drawing inspiration from the 9th sign of the zodiac: Sagittarius, the Archer. This hat and crescent-shaped shawl feature bow and arrow motifs within the knitted fabric. Both pieces are knit seamlessly from the bottom-up. Grab your PDF copy of Sagittarius Moon Shawl/Hat Set here: Cast On Sagittarius Moon A Break in the Weather is a fun, 3-color stocking cap which features a removable pom-pom to make it even more fun! Knit in the round from brim-to crown, this cap is a breeze to knit and a stylish way to face the elements! Sizes: Baby (Child, Adult). Grab your PDF copy of A Break in the Weather here:  Cast On A Break in the Weather All of these patterns feature Lani's Lana beautiful hand-dyed yarns. Lani's yarns are  thoughtfully produced with wool grown using sustainable natural methods rooted in tradition with respect for earth, animals, people and the product created for future generation...Full circle, natu

True Story: The yarn shop where I work has a loft devoted to acrylic yarns. I was recently up there assisting a customer select the perfect yarn for a baby blanket that she wished to make. She settled on some lovely pale blue, which she then loaded into my arms so that I could carry it downstairs to the register. At the top of the stairs, the toe of my shoe caught the metal carpet-guard thingy on the first step. I pitched forward abruptly.... To Die For yarns featured:  Cloud Nine from Blue Moon Fiber Arts,  Sun River by Alexandra's Crafts  & Smooshy with Cashmere  by Dream in Color Yarns.  Find these yarns (and so much more)  here:  applestooranges.net/ They say that when you have a near-death experience, your life flashes before your eyes. Let me tell you: It Does! I n this moment, I fully envisioned taking a header down those stairs, arms full of baby yarn! Not a pleasant thought. In fact, the thought pissed me off! There was no way I was going down

What's in a name? There's always a story............. This pattern got its name from my husband. He frequently messes up the old idiom "To kill 2 birds with one stone." When he did so again recently, I laughingly told him that I was going to name my next pattern after him. Driven by the desire to create something new, coupled with the need to lighten my stash load...just like that, a shawl was born! (and this one "kills 2 stones with one bird")! Ready to lighten your stash-load and Cast On 2 Stones? Grab your pattern here: Cast On!

Schofield Pass, located in the Elk Mountains of Colorado has an elevation of 10,707 feet and is the high point on Gothic Road, which connects the towns of Marble and Crested Butte.  This cap pays homage to a long-ago camping trip along the pass. Rugged texture and jutting points emulate the landscape of this beautiful place. Knit in one piece, from brim to crown, this cap knits up in a flash in super-soft Malabrigo Finito yarn (a luxurious, superfine merino wool). 2 sizes available: Children (Adult). *1 skein of each colorway will yield one hat of each size. Ready to Cast On your "Schofield Pass Cap"? Grab your PDF downloadable pattern here: Cast On!

A reflection on the patterns released in 2017 (pictured from Left-to Right): Solar Eclipse Shawl, Thamarai, Lupine Fingerless Gloves, Between the Lines cap, Medicine Bow Cap, Sunlight on Chrome (Center), Runes Cap, Leather & Lace Capelet, Lupine Hat & Cowl, For the Trees Cap, Empire Hat, Blustery Day Baby Poncho, and Temptation Sweater. Happy New Year to you all and may 2018 bring you much joy, a bit of adventure, good health, peace and a whole lot of knitting!