KIS Designs

Wind In my hair Shifting and drifting Mechanical music Adrenaline surge Well-oiled leather Hot metal and oil The scented country air Sunlight on chrome The blur of the landscape Every nerve aware -RUSH Red Barchetta from the album: Moving Pictures New Pattern Release: Sunlight on Chrome was inspired by one of my favorite songs, and has been nearly 2 years in the making! I roughed-out the original idea for this pattern after watching Rush in Rio (amazing!!!) which sparked a renewal in my somewhat obsessive Rush fandom. Red Barchetta has always been my absolute favorite Rush song and so I let it be my inspiration for this piece. To fully exemplify Red Barchetta , I knew the piece needed to be shiny, have loads of beads and just the right yarn--which did not necessarily need to be red , but absolutely had to be chrome-like!   The rough-draft of this pattern sat patiently in my folder waiting for a yarn that would bring it...

Drawing inspiration from a recent trip back to Medicine Bow National Park, this knitted cap pattern was designed to keep the memories of this magical place close in mind. Cap is knit in one piece, from Brim-to-Crown & sized to fit Children-Adults with a head circumference of 19-22 inches. Ready to Cast-On your Medicine Bow cap? Grab a copy of the pattern here: PDF Download

This cowl, which is the first pattern in a series, pays homage to the lovely Lupine flowers which grace the Pacific Northwest’s mountain meadows and coastal sands with their beautiful colors. Knit in Malabrigo's Dos Tierras, a fabulous merino and alpaca blend yarn which lends its spectacular color and  amazing stitch definition to these pieces.   Keep your eye on these pages for pattern releases: Ravelry Etsy Craftsy

The Mystery Knit-Along is complete and the project has been revealed! Inspired by the upcoming Solar Eclipse, this "One-Skein Wonder" is knit from the bottom-up, in one piece and boasts a unique shape which gives the finished piece "curve appeal" for many wear-able options. Special thanks goes out to my super-speedy test-knitter, Barb Barraclough.  Your eye for detail never fails!  Thanks also to all of my Mystery Knitters (Laurie, Debbie, Diane, Diana, Sharon, Gail, Paula, Barbara, Kelly, Theresa, Cindy, MaryAnne, Darrel, Carol, Lynn, Su, Karin, JoEllen, Judy, Jane, Jessica, Claudia, Amy, Susan, Erica and Tana). It has been fun knitting along side you all, and I can't wait to see your final shawls! ...and to Alexandra Baldwin of Alexandra's Crafts Yarn:  Thank you so much for creating such an exciting and beautiful yarn--and for allowing me to get my hands on a skein before it was even finished drying!  It has been so much fun to work wi...

Inspired by the need to create some baby shower gifts, Blustery Day Baby Poncho is the perfect accessory for the busy baby! Simple shaping and top-down construction make this pint-sized knitted poncho a quick, no-fuss project!  SIZE 3[6, 9, 12, 18, 24 ] Months TO FIT CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE:  18[20, 22, 24, 26, 28] inches  LENGTH: 11[12, 13, 14, 15, 16] inches NECK CIRCUMFERENCE: 5[5, 5.5, 5.5, 6, 6.5] inches This is a speedy project that is simple to knit and easy on the new parents (easy care and easy wear)! Ready to Cast On your "Day Poncho"?  Grab your PDF downloadable pattern here: Cast On!

Adding to my "Bullets & Bling" series,  two new Assemblage Necklaces have been added to my Etsy Shop. Both necklaces are One-Of-A-Kind and are adjustable for many wearable options. *Sorry, Mr. Newt is not included in the purchase of either of these necklaces ;-) "Bullets and Blues" necklace features a gleaming brass .45 shell casing which caps off a cascading blend of blue glass, Swarovski crystals, brass, copper and gunmetal (naturally) chain. More info on this necklace here:  Bullets & Blues "Pretty Fierce" necklace features a beautiful blend of pinks and greens along with the gleaming brass .45 shell casing.  I've also included a lovely Rose Quartz moon, vintage crystals and a colorful pink hand-dyed silk ribbon.  More info on this necklace here:  Pretty Fierce

Just in time for Wedding Season: Spring Bling and a new beaded shawl pattern! "Thamarai" is knit in one piece, from the center-out and features shimmering glass bead accents and gorgeous hand-dyed 100% silk yarn from Textiles A Mano.   The shine and luster of the yarn and the beads are a perfect match--and the drape is amazing! Add to that, my "Shotgun Wedding" necklace which features hand-dyed silk, vintage crystals and button and a shining brass bullet casing--what more could a bride wish for (except her happily-ever-after I suppose)! Ready to Cast On your Thamarai shawl? Grab your PDF downloadable pattern here: Cast On! And get your hands on this one-of-a-kind necklace here:   Shotgun Wedding