Debbie's Projects
Crown Royale Crescent
A decadent little knit as the yarn is 100% silk and one skein is threaded with sequins and glass beads. Definitely a gift for someone special! Pattern: Crown Royale Crescent by Iris Schreier in the book ONE + ONE Scarves, Read more
March KAL
A triangle lace shawlette with knit-on lace edging. KAL translates to “Knit Along.” Pattern: March KAL by Michelle Miller Yarn: Tempted Handpainted Yarns & Fibers in the color Luxe Grrl Needle Size: US size 7
Burning Branch Shawl
The unusual spiral shape of this shawl is formed naturally from the placement of the increases. It was a joy to knit and I loved the Freia yarn so much I’m using another colorway for a second, different shawl. The Read more
Bakersfield Shawlette
This project was a communal effort in the best possible way. Renate, my assistant of 19 years, is a spinner and a knitter. She purchased roving in a color that she thought my daughter, Jenny Adele, would love. When she Read more
Wild Lettuce
I love patterns written by Michelle Miller! Many of them are designed to use just one skein, which is a great way to use those lovely, one-of-a-kind skeins in your stash. This one has a knit-on lace edging. Pattern: Wild Read more
Arroyo Shawl
The exquisite yarn for this lovely circular shawl was given to me by my editors . Because it was a gift, I felt compelled to give it forward and gifted the finished shawl to my cousin, Mary Ann Adler. Pattern: Read more
Amberwell Shawl
This knit up fairly quickly. I followed the chart instead of the written instructions. It was gifted to my high school friend, Jane McMahon, because she needed a hug. Pattern: Amberwell Shawl by Judy Marples Yarn: Madelinetosh, Tosh Merino Light Read more
A Knitted Hug
A knitted hug for Hyacinth Eykelhof. Completed in 2009.
Knit Lace & Leaves For Baby
For Madison Jean, a baby in our church in Florida. I loved working on this pattern. It looks so fancy and it wasn't difficult, taking less than a week! The little matching hat is next.
Lace Shawl
An easy project completed for my daughter Jody. I started it on our family Christmas cruise in 2009 and now Jody will have a lovely keepsake. It knit up beautifully.
Sleepy in Seattle
My first knitted item for newest grandchild, Jaxon. The pattern called for bulky weight yarn, but the mother liked the feel of the Smooth DK, so I held one strand of blue and one of brown together. It turned out Read more
Lace Poncho
This isn't a poncho in the traditional sense. It's a lacy rectangle, fastened with a pretty shawl pin—one of many I knit over the winter while I was still in my Florida home. I love watching lace develop while I Read more
Silky Haze Scarf
An easy-to-knit scarf for my sister-in-law, Cheryl, for Christmas 2010.
Pure and Simple Baby Tunic with Hood
I've made several of these for grandkids at various times. This one is for my nephew Ian for Christmas 2010. I found a great wooden sailboat button to embellish the sweater.
Traveling Woman
A holiday gift for 2010 and 2011 birthday gift for my cousin, Mary Ann Adler I've made this shawl several times, as evidenced by two photos of the same shawl but with different yarns. The beige close-up was knit using Read more
Little Poncho
Completed in February 2008, this pretty poncho was knit for granddaughter Bailey. It is knit from the top down (one of my favorite ways to knit!) and I hope she enjoys it!
Basic Cardigan Vest for Women #995
I completed this vest for my daughter, Jenny, in January 2008. I particularly enjoy Pure and Simple patterns and this is another example. The pattern called for medium or heavy worsted weight yarn, but I used a lighter weight yarn Read more
“Happy Scraps” kit from Amazing Threads
This adorable little sweater is for Grandson Collin. The kit to knit this sweater was given to me by Chris Ann of Amazing Threads in New York last year while I was on tour, but with all the projects I Read more
Beaded Snowflake Scarf
One of my goals in 2007 was to learn how to knit with beads. I took a class at The Yarn Garden in Gig Harbor, Washington, where I met Sandy Payne, my beading instructor. Sandy is a wonderful instructor and Read more
Boats for Cameron
As you've likely discovered, I adore knitting for my grandkids. This one is for my youngest, Collin, completed in 2007. Like many of you, I sometimes make adjustments to a pattern and this is one example. In this instance I Read more
Boy’s Vest from Vogue Knitting
I knitted this vest for my grandson, James, and completed it in 2007. Because James has a small torso but is tall, I had to make some adjustments in length. I particularly liked the twisted ribbing at the bottom and Read more
Hayfield Vest
Most of my projects are for family and friends, but I couldn’t resist knitting this lovely vest for myself in 2007.