Disperse Shawl

The Disperse shawl pattern is now live on Ravelry and Payhip!

This crocheted assigned pooling shawl is a collaboration with Euphoria Knits using their Frenzy base in the Megra colorway. And if you’re visiting DFW Fiber Fest this weekend, you should definitely check out their booth where they’ll have other AP colorways too! In fact, if you show them your receipt for this pattern, you’ll get a discount on the yarn!

Assigned pooling (AP), sometimes called stitch by color, is a beginner-friendly technique in which each stitch is determined by the color of the yarn in a variegated skein. Typically, the yarn will be mostly one color with streaks of an accent color. The main color in the yarn will be assigned a basic stitch pattern (e.g. double crochet), while the accent color will be assigned a fancier stitch (e.g. puff stitch). While this concept is certainly not new, it has gained popularity in recent years through the in-depth explorations of Dawn Barker and her many stunning knitting patterns that employ this method. While I often offer twin patterns, designed for either knit or crochet, this one is only crochet. If you’re looking for a similar vibe using knit stitches, definitely go check out Dawn’s work!

The pattern is written in 3 sizes, using 1, 2, or 3 skeins of sock weight yarn. However, it's an easily adaptable pattern that can really worked to any size you like!

SIZES
S (M, L)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (approximate)
Span: 39 (56, 70) in / 97.5 (140, 175) cm
Depth: 16 (24, 32) in / 40 (60, 80) cm
Note: Finished size will depend on the proportions of colors in your skein. Longer sections of accent color will result in larger puff stitches, but less of the main color means a smaller shawl overall. Shorter accent sections will yield smaller puffs, but more main color translates to a larger shawl. The yarn used in the sample had roughly 8 in / 20 cm sections of accent color in a 48 in / 122 cm loop.

GAUGE (after blocking)
21 sts / 11 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in double crochet

MATERIALS
Euphoria Knits Frenzy (85% merino, 15% nylon; 437 yds / 400 m per 100g skein); 1 (2, 3) skeins in Megra (shown in size L)
US D / 3.25 mm hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker (optional)

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Seismic Shift Shawl to Knit or Crochet

I'm so excited to announce that I've partnered with Miss Babs to design a pair of knit or crochet patterns for the next installment of their Inspired Adventures Club! Kits for the Seismic Shift (knit) and Seismic Shift (crochet) shawls are up for preorder now through August 11 and will ship on August 14.

The construction of this shawl takes its cue from how the Hawaiian Islands were formed as the tectonic plates slowly moved over volcanic hot spots, forming new islands along the way.

The knit pattern features garter stitch fabric, while the crochet version is worked in half double crochet. Each shawl begins at the top and is worked downward, similar to your standard top-down triangular shawl, with a twist or two.

Knitted Shawl

TECHNIQUES
Garter stitch
Stripes
Basic increasing and decreasing
Very simple short rows (no wrapping and turning necessary!)
Picking up stitches from a selvage edge

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Span: 66 in / 165 cm
Height at center: 20 in / 50 cm

GAUGE (after blocking)
20 sts / 40 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in garter stitch

MATERIALS
Light fingering weight yarn:
Color A: 375 yds / 343 m
Color B: 410 yds / 375 m
Shown in: Miss Babs Avon (85% merino, 15% silk; 490 yds / 448 m per 100g skein); 1 skein each in Reef Waters (A) and Dolphin Dive (B)
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 36 in / 91 cm
Tapestry needle
6 stitch markers

Crocheted Shawl

TECHNIQUES
Half double crochet
Stripes
Basic increasing and decreasing
Very simple short rows
Picking up stitches from a selvage edge

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Span: 67 in / 167.5 cm
Height at center: 22 in / 55 cm

GAUGE (after blocking)
16 hdc / 15 rows = 4 in / 10 cm

MATERIALS
Light fingering weight yarn:
Color A: 436 yds / 399 m
Color B: 490 yds / 448 m
Shown in: Miss Babs Avon (85% merino, 15% silk; 490 yds / 448 m per 100g skein); 1 skein each in Salmon Hibiscus (A) and Lani (B)
US G / 4 mm hook
Tapestry needle
5 stitch markers

Choose your favorite pairing from 8 exclusive colorways on the luscious Avon wool/silk base!

Lakewood Cowl to Knit or Crochet

The Lakewood Cowl patterns are now live on Ravelry (knit and crochet) and Payhip (knit and crochet)!

The knit pattern features garter stitch fabric with an i-cord edging, while the crochet version is linen stitch edged with camel stitch. Both are worked from the top down, beginning with a flat triangle, then joined to work a flared tube in the round. Each pattern includes video tutorial links for the relevant techniques.

These cowls were designed in collaboration with Knit Dallas, using their custom colorways from Plied Yarns. Each sample was made with 1 skein of North Ave, plus 1 North Ave bobbin for the trim.

The pattern is incredibly versatile too. You could easily use any yarn weight you like. The patterns include measurements at each step, as well as guidelines on how and where adjustments can be made, so you can work your cowl at whatever gauge you've got, in whatever size you need!

Plus, you can have tons of fun playing with color combos!
* Grab a semi-solid mini skein to accentuate that sassy speckle!
* Stick with a neutral base, then add a pop of neon in the trim!
* Let that gorgeous gradient shine!
* Wanna bust that stash? Try a scrappy stripey version!

SIZE
One size, easily adjustable

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference at top: 21 in / 52.5 cm
Sample stretches up to 24 in / 60 cm
Circumference at bottom: 35 in / 87.5 cm
Depth at center front: 14 in / 35 cm
Depth at back neck: 3.5 in / 9 cm

GAUGE (after blocking)
20 sts/40 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in garter stitch

MATERIALS
Plied Yarns North Ave (100% wool; 215 yds / 197 m per 50g skein); 1 in Egg Custard (MC)
Plied Yarns North Ave Bobbins (100% wool; 35 yds / 32 m per 8g bobbin); 1 in National Aquarium (CC)
US #3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, 16 inches
Tapestry needle
2 stitch markers

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Wonky Blocks Blanket to Knit or Crochet

The Wonky Blocks Blanket patterns are now live on Ravelry (knit and crochet) and Payhip (knit and crochet)!

Inspired by English paper pieced quilts, this blanket combines squares and diamonds in a playful, off-kilter grid. Knitters will enjoy the meditative garter stitch with simple increases and decreases, constructed in columns using a join-as-you-go technique. Crocheters can whip up stacks and stacks of center-out shapes in basic double and treble crochet to be quickly assembled a few at a time or all at once. Work one up in whatever size you need using any weight of yarn. Make yours a scrappy stash-buster or a precisely planned showpiece!

This pattern was designed in conjunction with the 2023 Fiberside Summer Yarn Crawl, a virtual event throughout July and August featuring tours of dozens of yarn shops across North America. Your purchase of a $10 All Access Pass to the crawl includes a code to download both the knit and crochet versions of this pattern for FREE! Visit FibersideChats.com for more details.

YARN
This pattern was designed to look good with any weight of yarn. If you’re worried you may not have enough of that weight in your stash, try holding multiple strands of a lighter yarn together to achieve the same weight. For example, by holding two strands of fingering weight yarn together to approximate DK, you can use up some of your sock yarn leftovers and your sweater leftovers at the same time!

COLORS
Whether you choose a small, curated palette or go wild and scrappy, your blanket is sure to dazzle! If you’re struggling with choice paralysis, here are few strategies I would recommend:

• Focus on one side of the color wheel. Maybe grab all the blues and greens from your stash, or all the pinks and purples. Using a range of hues that have a common primary color can create a cohesive look, even in a scrappy project.
• Stock up on neutrals for something a bit more subdued. If you get bored, you can always throw in a pop of neon for funsies!
• Take inspiration from your favorite work of art. Give it a good stare, allowing your eyes to blur, and jot down what colors jump out at you first.
• Use the diagram at the end of this pattern as a coloring page and have fun!

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Jiggle & Joggle

Jiggle and Joggle are now live on Ravelry (knit and crochet) and Payhip (knit and crochet)!

This pair of sister shawls each sport a striking sideways chevron design. These shawls were designed in collaboration with my newest local yarn shop, Knit Dallas, using their exclusive colorway "East Dallas" from Neighborhood Fiber Co. Each design takes 2 skeins of the Rustic Fingering base, but the shop also stocks the Studio Sock base if single ply isn't your thing.

The knit version, Jiggle, uses intermittent i-cord cast ons to gradually add more chevrons and build depth, followed by i-cord bind offs in the latter half to create that triangular shape. The crocheted Joggle shawl is formed in much the same way, using chains to sporadically extend the lower edge at first. Then, beyond the midpoint, blocks of stitches will be left unworked at the beginning of each decreasing section to bring the shawl back down to a point at the other end.

Jiggle Knitted Shawl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Span: 60 inches / 150 cm
Height at center: 24 inches / 60 cm

GAUGE (after blocking)
24 sts / 42 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in garter stitch

MATERIALS
Fingering weight yarn: 820 yds / 750 m
Shown in: Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering [100% merino; 475yds/434m per 114g skein]; 2 skeins in East Dallas
US #3/3.25mm circular needle, 24 inches
Tapestry needle
8 stitch markers, possibly 4 each of 2 different kinds to distinguish increases from decreases

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Joggle Crocheted Shawl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Span: 62 inches / 155 cm
Height at center: 25 inches / 62.5 cm

GAUGE (after blocking)
20 sts / 14 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet

MATERIALS
Fingering weight yarn: 900 yds / 823 m
Shown in: Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering [100% merino; 475yds/434m per 114g skein]; 2 skeins in East Dallas
US E or 3.5mm hook
Tapestry needle
6 stitch markers, possibly 3 each of 2 different kinds to distinguish increases from decreases

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Thataway

Thataway is now live on Ravelry and Payhip!

This new 2-color, sock weight, triangular shawl pattern was a collaboration with Amy at West 7th Wool, using their Hunter's Sock base in Matcha Latte and Arsenic. The design features 4 size options, simple stripes, and an unusual (but easy) construction. There are even accompanying video tutorials on my YouTube channel to help you along the way.

SIZE
1 [2, 3, 4]

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Span: 59 [73, 87, 101] inches or 150 [185, 221, 257] cm
Depth: 25 [31, 37, 42] inches or 64 [79, 94, 107] cm

GAUGE (after blocking)
18 hdc/12 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm

MATERIALS
Fingering weight yarn: 360 [545, 775, 1030] yds or 329 [498, 709, 942] m each in two contrasting colors
Yardage estimates do not include tassels. Add 25-50 yds/m per tassel, if desired
Size 1 shown in: West 7th Wool Hunter’s Sock [70% merino, 30% nylon; 437yds/400m per 100g skein] 1 [1, 2, 2] skeins each in Matcha Latte (A) and Arsenic (B)
US G or 4mm hook
Tapestry needle
2 locking stitch markers

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Crocheted Dissent Cowl

Introducing, by popular demand, a crocheted version of my Dissent Cowl! This pattern uses polka dots and post stitches and puffs (oh my!) to replicate the look of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s famous (& fabulous) collar, worn when she dissents from a Supreme Court decision. And like the knitted version, 20% of each sale goes to the ACLU for the life of the pattern!

The upper section is basic crocheted linen stitch, followed by a band of puff stitches. The lower section is separated into polka dotted linen stitch in the back with a "bejeweled" bib in the front, adorned with front post stitches and more puffs.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Height: 9.5 inches
Top circumference: 26 inches
Bottom circumference: 36 inches

GAUGE (after blocking)
18 sts/22 rounds = 4 inches in linen stitch

MATERIALS
DK weight yarn:
240 yards in a dark, solid or semi-solid color (A)
130 yards in a light, possibly variegated color (B)
Shown in Moon Tower Dye Works Enceladus DK [100% merino; 250yds/229m per 115g skein]; Forested (A) and Topography (B)
US #7/4.5mm hook
3 stitch markers
Tapestry needle

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(20% of every sale goes to the American Civil Liberties Union!)