Vita Apala, the designer behind Mon Petit Violon, learned to knit and crochet as a child. “Already at that time I didn’t like to follow…
Item: Cowls
Designers who create cowl patterns
Mairin Ni Dhonncha of Ais a designer living in the Aran Islands. Mairin combines traditional Aran knitting (e.g., cables, lattice work) with more modern techniques,…
Vanessa Ewing
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Vanessa Ewing at New Jersey-based Cape May Fiber Co is inspired by the sea and shore. “Taking my fine arts degree and my knowledge of…
Red and the Wolf Designs
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German designer Selana of Red and the Wolf Designs describes its aesthetic as “modern clothing and accessories with fairytale sensibilities. I have been knitting regularly…
Knit/Wit Designs
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U.S. designer Sarah Jordan is the artist behind Knit/Wit Designs. The colorwork is gorgeous and fun, evidence the Aladdin-style Three Wishes mittens. Pittsburghers will love…
Orchard House Editing and Design
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Orchard House had me at Dragonhart Mitts. This designer has patterns available for a variety of knitted and crocheted items, all of which are pretty…
Melanie Berg
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German designer Melanie Berg is loved world-wide for her sometimes unexpected, always fabulous modern designs. She’s known for her interesting juxtapositions of color and texture,…
Kristen Salzer-Frost
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The Vampire Cowl may be one of Kristen Salzer-Frost’s first forays into designing, but it made me laugh out loud for its cleverness. Kristen says,…
Kath Andrews Designs
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UK designer Kath Andrews says, “When designing I particularly like to focus on lace, cables and Fair Isle and other colorwork techniques, having developed these…
Aklori Designs
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Lori is the mastermind behind Aklori Designs. “I fell in love with Tunisian crochet after seeing a sample at my local yarn store, and quickly…
