Mercedes Tarasovich
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cowl
Knit in a lush cashmere blend yarn, this cowl pattern is designed to make the most of a single skein of luxury yarn. A simple lace pattern is easy to follow, and pairs well with the soft halo of cashmere and mohair in Due Capre yarn, or other luxury fibers.
Knitting: Cowl
Named for the desert-dwelling people of Frank Herbert’s fictional planet Arrakis from the novel “Dune,” this cowl features cables and lace which alternate to create soft textured chevrons in this oversized cowl. Wear it loose or pin it up for a closer fit. Uses 1-2 skeins (approx. 400 yards) of fingering weight yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
Two-color brioche ribbing creates a lush, textural, colorful, and reversible fabric in this close-fitting cowl. A band of contrasting brioche ribs slants from right to left along the full length of the cowl, and shows equally strikingly on the reverse side of the fabric.
Knitting: Cowl
Two-color brioche stitch is shaped into a dramatic pattern using basic brioche shaping. Rhoda looks fabulous in contrasting pairings of handdyed semi-solid or solid DK yarns.
Knitting: Cowl
This flat-knit brioche stitch cowl uses brioche shaping stitches and cable twists to create a gorgeous, warm, insulating fabric that looks fabulous in handdyed semi-solid or solid DK yarns.
Knitting: Cardigan
If you loved my Knitty pattern Girl Friday, you’ll adore Sazerac. Named after the classic American cocktail, Sazerac is a relaxed fit cardigan with great details. Knit-in pockets, set-in cuffed sleeves, and a generous knit-in shawl collar. Body is knit in one piece to the armholes, and then split for fronts and back.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Inspired by my years of living in Savannah, Georgia, these top-down socks use a leafy lace pattern, traditional heel, and garter stitch details to evoke the beauty of the Live Oak-lined streets of one of my favorite Southern cities. Dragonfly Fiber’s richly colored “Spanish Moss” colorway makes a beautiful compliment to the textured lace patter...
Knitting: Pullover
Named for the gorgeous Lorna’s Laces colorway, Campbell, named for a Chicago street, and for the location of the photoshoot on Birmingham’s 2nd Avenue North, Campbell & 2nd is a sleek boatneck pullover with asymmetrical lace detailing at the shoulder, and optionally, at the hip.
Knitting: Scarf
Named for the fictional town of Coeur d’Coeurs from the quirky show Pushing Daisies, this heart-themed lace scarf is as sweet as pie.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Originally published for the Kitchen Sink Dyeworks Badass Women’s Yarn Club, September 2010.
Knitting: Scarf
A soft, feminine scarf with a distinctive textured petal edge, this is an easy lace project. A super-simple repeat is easy and quick to memorize, even for beginners! Try it in a soft, springy merino or merino blend, such as Kitchen Sink Dyeworks’ Luxe Merino Fine and Merino Fine yarns.
Knitting: Cowl, Fingerless Gloves, Headband
A richly textured set of cabled accessories; includes a chic headband, fingerless mitts, and cowl patterns. Show off semisolid yarns and brightly colored buttons with these quick knits.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
An easy to memorize lace pattern shows off the beauty of handpainted colors. This pattern can be knit with your favorite construction method, whether it’s traditional double points, socks on two circulars, or Magic Loop.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Mistake ribbing creates a cushy texture and easy fit. Knit from the cuff down with a traditional heel.
Knitting: Scarf
“Bonne chance”, French for good luck, this scarf pattern pairs so neatly with odds & ends of yarns, the end results seem effortlessly lovely. This easy-to-memorize lace pattern works beautifully with a wide variety of yarns; knit it up with a special one-of-a-kind luxury skein, or put bits from your stash to good use.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An undulating lace pattern with a simple knit-in garter lace border, this shawl is knit with one skein of fingering weight yarn. For a more dramatic shawl, the pattern is easily expanded, since it’s knit from the bottom point up! Model shown is one skein of fingering/sock weight yarn, but you can adjust size to fit any yardage.