KIS Designs

At long last, "Thicket" is complete and ready for release.  Thicket features rugged texture which is set against a smooth stockinette background which plays into the starkly contrasting colors.  A beautiful, leafy border gives grace and movement to the shawl, making this a stand-out piece that you will want to knit (and wear) again and again! Ready to Cast On?  Grab your copy of "Thicket" here: 

I recently purchased a beautiful fiber braid from a Dicentra Designs at a trunk show our shop was hosting.  This lovely braid has been calling to me from my spinning basket for several weeks...I finally answered that call!   It took me three days to spin, ply and block this giant skein which is comprised of polwarth, merino and bamboo and the colors are amazing!   It is now calling to me once more.  This time, from my knitting basket.....I...must...answer!

The Road Ahead: It’s not always straight, and it’s not always smooth, but oh, what a ride! Winding, twisting texture and miles of garter stitch make up this simple asymmetrical shawl which is knit in one piece from side to side. The long and winding road That leads to your door Will never disappear I've seen that road before It always leads me here Lead me to you door -The Beatles Ready to Cast On?  Grab your copy of The Road Ahead here: 

Sometimes my brain travels at warp-speed and my typing fingers have trouble keeping up.  Because of this, um, er... condition , I slip-up and miss a step. Example: Errata for Nerida:  Step 14 should read: P4,*yo, sl 1 st, p2, pass the slipped st over the 2 p sts; rep from * to 1 st before m, (p1, sm) twice , p2; rep from * to the last 3 sts, p3. (131 sts) And...you may stumble upon:  Step 25: K2, yo, k7,  k2tog, yo, k5; rep from  to 10 sts before m, k10, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo,  k7 ; rep from * to the last  5 sts, k3 , you, k2. Step 35: K2, yo,  k3 ,  k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp; rep from  to 3 sts before m, k3, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, k3, yo, k2. Step 43: K2, yo, k7,  k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp; rep from  to 7 sts before m, k7, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k7; rep from * to the last  9 sts, k7 , yo, k2. A quick note about this pattern:  Nerida was designed in workshop forma...

Testing is complete and "In a Twist" is ready for release! Simple, top-down construction and lightweight cotton/linen blend yarn give this tunic amazing drape while keeping you cool--making this the ideal, late-summer project. Loose construction and strategically placed spiral details draw the eye away from “trouble areas”. Ready to Cast On?  Grab your PDF here: 

At long last, Nerida comes to light!   "Nerida" (Greek for mermaid) is a richly textured triangle shawl knit in a beautiful new hand-dyed yarn by Alexandra's Crafts.   Variegated color-shifts and complex texture combine to create this lovely top-down shawl which features a subtle,beaded edge that not only gives weight to the body, but brings the pattern to life! This pattern is worked in one piece from the top-down and was developed for use in classes/workshops. Step-by-step instructions are provided with charts for backup. Ready to Cast On?  Grab your copy of Nerida here:   

I am proud to announce that my "Infinitely" shawl pattern is now offered in kit-form available from Infinite Twist yarns. Infinite Twist is a Shanghai-based yarn company run by the very talented Cate Carter-Evans.  They produce socially responsible hand-spun yarns made by rural and migrant women as well as hand-dyed mill-spun yarns. For more information on this wonderful company, or to order your Infinitely kit, please visit  http://infinitetwist.com/shop/infinitely-by-kis-designs