Wandering Thread

Main accent of these fingerless garter stitch gloves is a decorative lace design with beads on the cuff edge (about 3”). It is made in Orenburg lace pattern and is worked seamlessly and simultaneously with the main part of a glove, forming a lovely scalloped edge. Glass beads, incorporated in the lace pattern, meant to emphasize a sophisticated look. These fingerless gloves are knitted on straight needles in garter stitch and lace pattern. Thumb gusset is created using one of the short row techniques. Grafting completes each glove. Tutorials for all essential techniques necessary for this project are included in this pattern for convenience of a novice knitter. Finished size One size fits most - from 6 ½” (17.7 cm) to 8 ½” (21.6 cm) hand circumference across knuckles. When relaxed and flat: 8.5” (21.6 cm) long, 2.75 ” (7 cm) wide across knuckles, 3” (7.6 cm) across widest part of the glove over thumb gusset. The size can be adjusted by repeating Chart “Right (and then Left) Hand”...

Description These fingerless gloves showcase a delightful combination of simplicity and elegance. Knitted on straight needles in the cozy garter stitch, the design features a charming lace pattern on the cuff edge, seamlessly integrated with the glove. Thumb gusset is created using the short rows technique. Tight grafting completes each glove. The pattern includes written (row-by-row) instructions, charts. Finished size One size fits most - from 6 ½” (17.7 cm) to 8 ½” (21.6 cm) hand circumference across knuckles. When relaxed and flat: 6 ½” (17.7, cm) long, 3” (8 cm) wide across knuckles, 3 ¾” (9.5 cm) across widest part of the glove over thumb gusset. Yarn Fingering weight yarn (CYCA 1) Shown here: KnitPicks Stroll Hand-Painted (462 yards / 422 meters, 100 gram, 75% Merino, 25% Nylon), “Deep Waters Tonal” color, approximately 0.3 skeins = 138.6 yards / 126.7 meters), 30 grams. Needles US 0 / 2.00 mm needles (straight or circular). Notions Waste yarn and size US D-3 ...

My new pattern for Celestina Square Shawl has been published! For this shawl, I wanted to divert from more commonly used floral motifs and instead introduce a celestial yet simple theme. The inspiration behind this piece came from the “3from3” stitch, which has always reminded me of a star. From that subject, I designed three stitch patterns for the center, hem and edge naming them “Constellation”, “Milky Way” and “Little Star” respectively. Hence, the name “Celestina”. The shawl is made in two steps without breaking yarn. In the first step, you will knit a square center section in the all-over lace motif "Constellation" which is surrounded by a thin garter-stitch frame. Secondly, a lace edge is worked around the square outwardly. The lace edge consists of the two stitch patterns – “Milky Way” and “Little Star”. Skill level Intermediate / advanced. Finished size About 40” (102 cm) square, relaxed after blocking. Yarn Lace weight yarn (CYCA 0) Shown here: Henry’...

I just realized that I didn't say anything about my new design yet. Please, welcome Lidiya shawl ! She got the name after my mom (it was such a lovely surprise for her). The shawl has a crescent shape and worked from top (nape) to bottom (hem). Main body is made in stockinette stitch, lace hem has a wonderful flower motif of traditional Estonian style. Skill Level: Intermediate. Skills needed: k2tog, ssk, s2kpsso, k3tog, sssk, 3into7. Measurements after blocking: 52.75" (134 cm) wide along the top edge, 13" (33 cm) from bottom center point to top edge. Size may vary according to individual knitting tension. Gauge after blocking in St st: 21 sts x 33 rows = 4" (10 cm). Materials Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (420 yards (384 meters), 100% merino), color name "Logwood", 1 skein fingering weight yarn (CYCA 1: Superfine). US 4 / 3.5 mm 29" circular needle or 14" straight needles. US 6 / 4 mm needle for bind off. Blocking accessories. ...

Evanston - my newly published design. For this shawl I used Madelinetosh - Tosh Lace in gorgeous color Afternoon. Almost the entire skein was vanished by the end. There are no nupps. Hurray! I know that many knitters dislike them, and all my other shawl designs include nupps. The most complicated stitch of this pattern is in the last chart, and it exists only in one single row (1st row of the Hem chart). I'm talking about k3tog into9 - *knit 3 stitches together leaving them on the left needle, yarn over*, repeat 3 more times from the same 3 stitches, knit same 3 stitches together. On the next row, purl all stitches separately. And the most difficult row was 5th in the Hem chart because there are a lot of such stitches as ssk, sssk and s2kpsso. I started making a step-by-step description for each row, but then realised, that main chart and center chart are not compatible. So I had to let go this noble idea. I want to express my gratitude to my dear husband for his editorial a...

One more variation for my scarf design "Florence". Yarn: Silk Cloud from Shibui Knits - about 1.5 skeins = 495 yards. Size made: 78.7" x 11" (200 x 28 cm). Needles US 6 - 4.0 mm. I have to say - the yarn is just gorgeous! It's definitely my favourite mohair yarn. It's extremely soft, not too messy in process of knitting, not too fluffy. Just I wish Shibui would add some gentle tones. And I really miss their "blush" color.

The pattern is published! This lace scarf Florence designed within estonian lace tradition. The scarf consists only one rectangle section. The pattern has a chart and written general instructions. Requirements Option 1. Yarn: Cima from Shibui Knits, Lace / 2 ply, 70% Alpaca, 30% Merino . Yardage: 490-510 yards. Needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm. Approximate measurements: 65" x 9.6" (165 x 24.3 cm). Option 2. Yarn: Silk Cloud from Shibui Knits, Lace / 2 ply, 60% Mohair, 40% Silk. Yardage: 400 -420 yards. Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm Approximate measurements: 67" x 11.6" (170 x 29.5 cm). The pattern includes nupps and stitch “k5sts tog into 5sts”. Here is the explanation how to do it: Nupp - knit into one stitch, leaving it on the left-hand needle, * yarn over, knit into original stitch again*, repeat from * to * two more times - five stitches from one. Purl all 5 stitches together on the following row. k5sts tog into 5sts - knit into 5 stitches together knitwise, l...

Forest Glade  is a nature-inspired square shawl. It is worked in all-over floral lace. The style of the lace motifs is based on traditional Estonian techniques. The main square part of the shawl has a simple, yet charming floral design which creates a “glade.” The edge worked around the main square represents a “forest.” Hence, Forest Glade. A special FREE offer for my customers only!  Wider border is available on your request.  However, it is presented in a chart only, and it is not tested, nor photographed. It consists of a square main section and the lace edging is knitted onto the center part using circular needles. The pattern has charted and written instructions and tutorials. The pattern has a decent amount of nupps around the edge. The shawl can be knitted with different yarn weights - lace, light fingering and fingering.  Yarn used: 2 strands of Henry's Attic Moriah Fibers: 100% Merino wool. Yarn weight: light fingering. ...

Here is the design of my new trim.

The design of the Robin's Nest shawl is inspired by beauty of traditional Estonian lace. The shawl has a triangular shape and is worked from top to bottom in all-over lace motif "Cube", which includes nupps - a traditional stitch for an Estonian lace design. The pattern includes: Instructions Charted pattern Written pattern Finished measurements: 66" (168 cm) wingspan, 28.3" (72 cm) height at center spine. Can vary according to individual knitting tension. Skills necessary: cast on, loose bind off, knit, purl, yarn over, k2tog, ssk, s2kpsso, nupp. Materials: US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle You will also need: markers - optional, blocking accessories, darning needle. Suggested yarn: 500 yards of Lace weight Yarn used: Madelinetosh Tosh Lace. (It's discontinued yarn, however, any lace weight yarn can be used) Colorway: Robin's Egg Find this pattern: Etsy Love Crafts Ravelry

The motif of my "Estonian Butterflies" shawl is based on a stitch pattern from the book "The Haapsalu Shawl: A Knitted Lace Tradition from Estonia" by Siiri Reimann, Aime Edasi . To knit this pattern you will have to make nupps (a lot of them!) on the wrong side of the fabric. Yarn used: Shibui Knits - Staccato - Velvet 2017. Fibers: 70% Merino, 30% Silk. Yarn weight: Fingering / 4 ply. Yardage: 616.9 yards, 161 grams. Size made: 75.2" x 28" (191 x 71 cm). The pattern includes a simple to follow chart and general instructions. I hope you enjoy it! Find projects of this pattern on Ravelry