Shawls
Ever tried Tunisian Crochet? Well, Lori of Aklori Designs will inspire you to learn this often overlooked technique. She is unleashing the full potential of Tunisian Crochet. I’m personally ready to bust out my interchangeable crochet hooks to work on one of her designs
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KM Bedigan is a prolific knitwear designer in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her background in archeology and history provides inspiration for her full line of knitwear designs. (Be sure to check out the stuffed animals. They are adorable) Her patterns feature adventuresome construction techniques, fresh modern colors, and texture.
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Knitter, designer, pole dancer Rachel Legget knows how to make things move. Although Rachel has a full line of knitwear accessories she specializes in socks. Her socks feature both beautiful, intricate Cables and unique colorwork. These are true works of art.
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Lotta Groeger of Atalante is inspired by the comic books, fairy tales, and role playing games she loves. Her full line of knitted accessories features adventurous textures. Many of her projects look like level up challenges but are easier than they appear and are sure to delight knitters everywhere.
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Brenda Castiel’s patterns have appeared in some of the most popular knitting magazines. She offers a full range of knitwear for people of all ages. She emphasizes approachable patterns that incorporate unique details to keep the finished piece fresh and original.
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Kerry Bullock-Ozkan of North Carolina, is a knitter, spinner, and novice weaver. She began designing her own knits in 2013 when she couldn’t find the patterns she was looking for. (How many can relate to that?) Kerry’s full line of knitwear is inspired by the natural fibers she loves to work with. Her catalogue of classic cowls, hats and cardigans feature both color work and textured patterns. Looking at them you can imagine sitting outside on a crisp autumn afternoon with your favorite hot beverage and enjoying the changing leaves.
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Su is a UK based designer whose life and work focuses on slow living. Her patterns, however, feature lively stitch movement often combining cabling and lace. In other words, beautifully mindful.
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New York based crochet designer, Nicole Colella Bagner of Fiercehooks, brings a fresh perspective. She combines the shaping and design she learned from knitting and applies them to her work in crochet. Her patterns often feature video tutorials to teach new techniques.
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Naomi Parkhurst of Gannet Designs is a librarian and self identified “string geek”. She not only knits but crochets, spins, and weaves. Her website features ideas on incorporating codes into your work! Much of Naomi’s designs feature lace pattern work.
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