Wychwood Cardigan revisits the twin-leaf lace motif of the original pullover in a fresh new form. Learn how moving the lace panel to the back, switching to fingering-weight yarn, and adding leafy details to the hem and cuffs completely transformed the design. Find out about the inventive techniques used in the pattern: provisionally cast on underarms and continuous button bands. The post also explores yarn choice and managing hand-dyed colors to prevent pooling.

Step into a new Gilded Age of cozy knits! In this post I take you behind the scenes of Gilded Haze, a circular yoke sweater inspired by the fluffy glow of silk mohair yarn. Learn how the idea grew from yarn choice to finished design, explore the construction details, and discover tips on fit, shaping, and yarn substitutions. Elegant yet easy to knit, Gilded Haze is warmth and hazy glamour wrapped in one.

Feather and Fan and Old Shale are often confused, but they’re two distinct, traditional Shetland lace stitch patterns with unique looks and structures. In this post, you’ll learn why the mix-up happened, how to tell them apart visually, and what makes their stitch construction different. Feather and Fan is jagged and angular, resembling feathers, while Old Shale is smooth and wavy like sea shells. Next time you’ll know which is which!

Meet Soft As Starlight, a delicate lace cowl inspired by meteor showers and knit in airy silk mohair. Designed as a companion to Lyrides, this almost-weightless accessory features intuitive lace, twisted ribbing, and a seamless construction. With three customizable sizes and minimal yardage, it’s perfect for stash yarn or that one special skein. Read the full post for design features, yarn and colorway suggestions, and styling ideas!