Tonia

Tonia is a knitting teacher, knitwear designer & technical editor, and writer living in Quebec, Canada.

Simplici-Tee

The simplest garment to knit is a boxy tee like this one. It’s just two squares that are worked exactly the same before joining the shoulders and sides. This simple tee features an easy slip-stitch pattern alternating with sections of Stockinette stitch, creating textured stripes. The hem and shoulders use a mock rib pattern (again […]

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Mirrored Cowl

The Mirrored Cowl is a beautiful and luxurious pattern that uses a 100% brushed cashmere yarn, making this a luxuriously soft cowl. Two colors are used for the cowl–but the background and pattern colors are reversed–creating a mirror image on each side. The cowl is knit lengthwise using stranded knitting with two colors. When complete,

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Cobby Lace Cowl

This cowl/poncho pairs a delicate lace motif with a bulky yarn–the lace paired with the bulky yarn creates a bold and striking design. It can be worn doubled up around the neck, as a hood, or around the shoulders like a poncho. Both written and charted instructions are included. Download Digital knitting pattern (digital patterns

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November Cowl

The November cowl is a perfect project for practicing stranded colorwork techniques. With just two colors you can practice the necessary skills without having to constantly change yarn colors. The cowl is knit lengthwise before sewing the cast-on and bind-off edges together. Stitch pattern is charted only (no written instructions for the stranded colorwork pattern).

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Fall Chevron Shawl

The Fall Chevron Shawl plays with a variety of chevron stitch patterns and bright fall-inspired colors. It’s knit lengthwise, from one short end to the other, and moves between Garter eyelets, Stockinette and Garter chevrons, as well as lace and twisted stitch chevron patterns too. Photographs: ©Biscotte Yarns Download Digital knitting pattern (digital patterns are

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