Maria Näslund
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Knitting: Mittens
Hippeastrum, or Amaryllis, the Christmas Queen. Trumpeting that Christmas is here, while the snow gently falls.
Knitting: Mittens
Chrysantemum is an autumn flower, but autum can be cold too! These mittens will keep the chilly autumn wind out.
Knitting: Mittens
These mittens were inspired by the rich Russian tradition of red-white embroidery. They are really warm too, fit for a real Russian Winter! The construction is traditional Nordic, with a thumb gusset, and the yarn a rustic two-ply sportweight wool.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Embraid, to braid or interweave, entwine. Meandering cables going hither and dither, betwixt and between.
Knitting: Scarf
Embraid, to braid or interweave, entwine. Meandering cables going hither and dither, betwixt and between.
Knitting: Mittens
Mittens with a traditional Scandinavian construction, but with a more modern patterning with a stylized cat silhouette, and a simple dot pattern. Luse means lice, the small single stitches looks like tiny lice, just as in traditional Norwegian sweaters. Luse+ katt (cat) = Lusekatt!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
My version of an old lace pattern, Eye of the Tiger. Worked in a yarn slightly thicker than ordinary laceweight, the pattern results in bold, clear lines, while still being light and airy. Wear it over your shoulders as a small stole, or wrap it around your neck as a cozy scarf.
Knitting: Mittens
Mittens and a hat in the Nordic tradition, but with a twist, cute little cats are dancing all over the mitts, with little paw prints on the inside. The cuffs are decorated with two-color Latvian braids, and a small stranded pattern.
Knitting: Hats - Other
Mittens and a hat in the Nordic tradition, but with a twist, cute little cats are dancing all over the mitts, with little paw prints on the inside. The cuffs are decorated with two-color Latvian braids, and a small stranded pattern.
Knitting: Cowl
Simple slip-stitch patterning means that only once color is worked each row, creating a lovely pattern. The technique results in an airy, and very warm fabric, the thin yarn in double layers holds a lot of air. The stitch patterns have both charts, and written directions.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These mitts are based on a very simple (only two rows!) but effective lace pattern. Unlike most lace, it is very stretchy and works very well as a replacement for ribbing. Hat and fingerless mitts are both included in the pattern.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is based on a very simple (only two rows!) but effective lace pattern. Unlike most lace, it is very stretchy and works very well as a replacement for ribbing. Hat and fingerless mitts are both included in the pattern.
Knitting: Drawstring Bag, Gloves
A lady should always wear gloves… Except while taking her afternoon tea.
Knitting: Booties, Bonnet
Silk is warm when it is cold, and cool when it is hot, helping small children to regulate their body temperature. It is also soft against sensitive baby skin. All in all, a great fiber for baby knits!
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
A long infinity scarf in a beautiful silk yarn, which drapes elegantly around your shoulders. Doubled up it will protect you from the cold.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
An easy to knit, yet intricate looking stole/scarf. The fluid patterning is created by dropped stitches, and is as easy as can be. Just simple ribbing, with a dropped stitch here and there.
Knitting: Cowl
Crumpled cowl & infinity scarf are worked in a wonderfully scrunched lace pattern that works particularly well with self striping yarns. In the same lace pattern there is also a hat.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Crumpled hat is worked in a wonderfully scrunched lace pattern that works particularly well with self striping yarns. In the same lace pattern there is also a cowl, and infinity scarf.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but I think I prefer rubies – red and sparkly, with a fire hidden inside. Alas, rubies are out of my budget, so I’ ll settle for a pair of ruby-coloured luxurious mitts. A silk blend yarn gives them a subtle sheen, and the intricate lace pattern reminds me of gem-studded jewellery.
Knitting: Scarf
Mayas “veil” is according to hinduism the illusion that hides the unity of the fundamental reality, behind an apparent diversity. Maya, or in Swedish, Maja, is also the name of my mother, for whom this stole was made as a gift.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A 19th century lace pattern, described as “Maline Lace”. Malines (or Mechelen in German) is a Belgian town which was famous for its fine bobbin lace. Fine laces were expensive, and this pattern was probably deemed a suitable substitute that the ladies could make themselves in fine cotton thread. Here, I have used it in a narrow, crescent shaped...
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
A pretty shrug is a must-have for summer, and this soft pink is one of this season’s hot colours. Perfect for pairing with your favourite summer dress.
Knitting: Cowl, Cuffs
Mistarille is another word for Mithril, the mythical metal in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. It is described as feathery light, with a silver sheen, and stronger than any other metal.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Mistarille is another word for Mithril, the mythical metal in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. It is described as feathery light, with a silver sheen, and stronger than any other metal.
Knitting: Legwarmers
This easy to work, but intricate looking lace pattern reminds me of raindrops running down a windowpane, forming small rivulets.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This easy to work, but intricate looking lace pattern reminds me of raindrops running down a windowpane, forming small rivulets.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This design can be worked with double pointed needles, two circular needles, or one long circular needle for Magic Loop. The pattern uses markers to orient you within the work.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Moresque is a synonym for arabesque, rhythmic linear patterns of scrolling and interlacing foliage, tendrils, or plain lines. These socks have an intricate geometric patterning created by simple one stitch cables, joining and separating.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Tulip rose, is an old Swedish word for Tulip. Rose was often used generically for “flower”. Later, the word tulipanaros has been used for a hybrid between a tulip and a rose, a desirable, but impossible combination.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but I think I prefer rubies – red and sparkly, with a fire hidden inside. Alas, rubies are out of my budget, so I’ ll settle for a pair of ruby-coloured
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This easy to work, but intricate looking lace pattern reminds me of raindrops running down a windowpane, forming small rivulets.
Knitting: Cowl
This easy to work, but intricate looking lace pattern reminds me of raindrops running down a windowpane, forming small rivulets.