Carissa Knits
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A blog about crafting, specifically knitting, sewing, crochet, jewelry making, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
Carissa Knits
1w ago
The Lakewood Cowl patterns are now live on Ravelry (knit and crochet) and Payhip (knit and crochet)!
The knit pattern features garter stitch fabric with an i-cord edging, while the crochet version is linen stitch edged with camel stitch. Both are worked from the top down, beginning with a flat triangle, then joined to work a flared tube in the round. Each pattern includes video tutorial links for the relevant techniques.
These cowls were designed in collaboration with Knit Dallas, using their custom colorways from Plied Yarns. Each sample was made with 1 skein of North Ave, plus 1 North ..read more
Carissa Knits
11M ago
The Wonky Blocks Blanket patterns are now live on Ravelry (knit and crochet) and Payhip (knit and crochet)!
Inspired by English paper pieced quilts, this blanket combines squares and diamonds in a playful, off-kilter grid. Knitters will enjoy the meditative garter stitch with simple increases and decreases, constructed in columns using a join-as-you-go technique. Crocheters can whip up stacks and stacks of center-out shapes in basic double and treble crochet to be quickly assembled a few at a time or all at once. Work one up in whatever size you need using any weight of yarn. Make yours a s ..read more
Carissa Knits
1y ago
Jiggle and Joggle are now live on Ravelry (knit and crochet) and Payhip (knit and crochet)!
This pair of sister shawls each sport a striking sideways chevron design. These shawls were designed in collaboration with my newest local yarn shop, Knit Dallas, using their exclusive colorway "East Dallas" from Neighborhood Fiber Co. Each design takes 2 skeins of the Rustic Fingering base, but the shop also stocks the Studio Sock base if single ply isn't your thing.
The knit version, Jiggle, uses intermittent i-cord cast ons to gradually add more chevrons and build depth, followed by i-cord bind ..read more
Carissa Knits
1y ago
The Enamored cowl is now live on Ravelry and Payhip! This chunky cowl has a whole lotta love in every stitch!
Large colorwork chevrons on the bottom half and small chevrons on the top meet in the middle to form a series of sweet little hearts that hug the neck. Two-color corrugated ribbing finishes off each edge. If either of these techniques is new to you, don't fret! The pattern includes links to video tutorials on my YouTube channel in case you need a helping hand.
It works up super fast too, using a full skein of Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous bulky, paired with a set of 5 Monster bulky mi ..read more
Carissa Knits
2y ago
Lady Bird is now live on Ravelry and Payhip!
This shawl begins at one tip and is worked side-to-side. German short-row wedges along the top edge of the shawl cause the direction of the knitting to shift from perfectly horizontal at first to ever increasing biased angles. I-cord edging and an i-cord bind off lend a smooth finish to the garter stitch fabric. This shawl was designed in collaboration with JuJu Knits in Fort Worth, Texas, using their shop exclusive colorway, Lady Bird, from MadelineTosh. Both the colorway and shawl were inspired by the former first lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and h ..read more
Carissa Knits
2y ago
Thataway is now live on Ravelry and Payhip!
This new 2-color, sock weight, triangular shawl pattern was a collaboration with Amy at West 7th Wool, using their Hunter's Sock base in Matcha Latte and Arsenic. The design features 4 size options, simple stripes, and an unusual (but easy) construction. There are even accompanying video tutorials on my YouTube channel to help you along the way.
SIZE
1 [2, 3, 4]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Span: 59 [73, 87, 101] inches or 150 [185, 221, 257] cm
Depth: 25 [31, 37, 42] inches or 64 [79, 94, 107] cm
GAUGE (after blocking)
18 hdc/12 rows = 4 inches / 1 ..read more
Carissa Knits
2y ago
The Niefling hat is now live on Ravelry and Payhip!
Plain double knitting transitions effortlessly into basic brioche ribbing in this versatile, reversible hat design. How will you style yours? Light side or dark side? Slouchy or cuffed?
As the name may imply, this design was inspired by my own niece and nephews. It was born of a desire to cater to the whims of a fickle 5-year-old, a sullen 17-year-old, and all tastes in between. With 4 different ways to wear the same hat, everyone should be able to find a style that suits. Plus it’s sized for the entire family!
Video tutorials are incl ..read more
Carissa Knits
2y ago
The Sidestep shawl is now live on Ravelry and Payhip!
Basic brioche ribbing alternates with asymmetrical sections of striped garter stitch to give this shawl a striking, graphic look that’s sure to please.
Video tutorials are included for brioche and picking up stitches.
This design was a collaboration with Rachelle of Moondrake Co. The sample was made with the Tweedy DK base, which was an absolutely delight to knit!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Span: 67 inches
Height at center: 27 inches
GAUGE (after blocking)
16 sts/24 rows = 4 inches in brioche rib
16 sts/32 rows = 4 inches in garter st ..read more
Carissa Knits
3y ago
Breezeway is now live on Ravelry & Payhip!
Simple stripes and a bit of intarsia, paired with varying fibers and weights in the same colorway, make this shawl a tone-on-tone textural delight that is relaxing to knit and easy to wear.
SIZE
Small [Large]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Span: 86 [111] inches
Depth: 20 [26] inches
GAUGE (after blocking)
16 sts/40 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
MATERIALS
Yarn A: Smooth or slub sock yarn - 385 (635) yds
Yarn B: Mohair/silk laceweight - 325 (545) yds
Pink sample, size Small:
A = Suburban Stitcher Sock (75% merino, 25% nylon; 460yds/421m per 100g ..read more
Carissa Knits
3y ago
Thisaway is now live on Ravelry, Payhip, and LoveCrafts!
This new 2-color, sock weight, triangular shawl pattern was a collaboration with Amy at West 7th Wool, using their Hunter's Sock base in Dorian and Shade Shifter. The design features 4 size options, garter stitch stripes, i-cord edging, and an unusual construction based on a variation on an afterthought/peasant heel adapted from sock knitting to shawl knitting! There's even an accompanying video tutorial on my YouTube channel for this technique.
SIZE
1 [2, 3, 4]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Span: 62 [74, 86, 98] inches
Depth: 28 [33, 39 ..read more