In the shop I’m starting this year with a bit of knitting – here is my new shawl design, Guinguette! Guinguette is a crescent-shaped shawl. The textured stitch pattern is easy to work, and the coloured stripes add fun and interest. The border is finished with colourful pompoms, reminiscent of the string lights adorning traditional […]
Kits for Guinguette
Do you want to knit Guinguette? I’m happy to present 5 versions of the kit! Version 1, in granite grey, apricot, tangerine and hot pink. Those were the colours I used in my first prototype. Version 2, in granite grey, daffodil, bubblegum pink and pansy. These were the colours in the test knit that resulted […]
Guinguette
I’m very happy to introduce my latest pattern: Guinguette, a knitted shawl! It’s a crescent-shaped shawl, mixing an easy, textured stitch pattern with stripes. The bottom edge is finished with a garland of pompoms, reminiscent of the string lights in traditional French taverns called “guinguettes”. I have also prepared some kits – I couldn’t stop […]
Podcast #14: 2020, 2 projects done!
Paving – Josiane’s version
I’m very happy to share this version of the pattern Paving (designed by EclatDuSoleil) made by Josiane. Josiane used 2 balls of Beth Chatto to make her stole (other alternatives are London or Covent Garden). After a few tests needed to adapt the pattern to this yarn (fewer stitches and a larger hook), and a […]
Happy New Year 2020!
Wishing you a wonderful, magical, creative 2020!