minihøjskole in KOLDING 23 MAY – 25 MAYlanguage: Danish & ‘Swedo-Danish’ JOIN me and Lisa Renner of Pure Knit & Purl for an inspiring weekend in Kolding! Get inspired to knit, create, think differently about colour, try out magic stitches in surprising new ways, learn to Ziggurat – or delve deeper into Ziggurating if you […]more…
Ziggurat @Magpie Knits – May 8 & 9
May 8 & 9, 2023 Over 2 days we’ll learn and practice Ziggurat steps & techniques The retreat is hosted by Magpie Knits in Charlottesville THE PROGRAM We’ll get you up and running on the Ziggurat technique and toward creating new, exciting sweaters.We’ll have fun, knitting, eating, drinking, and creating together. Click the button for […]more…
Fanø Knitting Festival 2023
Fanø Strikkefestival And… they’re back! TICKETS SALES are OPEN for Nordby Wooldays Fanø, Denmark See you there!Read more about the rich and exciting program here. Åsa Tricosa workshops (and talks ) Languages: (Swedish-)Danish for the morning Ziggurat class – ENGLISH for the afternoon Ziggurat class. Want to know what else is up my knitted sleeve? Sign up […]more…
Ziggurat Workshops March 31 & April 1
UPDATE: SO SORRY! These classes sold out fast. Apologies to all knitters who weren’t successful in securing a spot. GOOD NEWS: there are plenty of other fun classes. Zoom-In Ziggurat Basics workshop @ Stitches Expo at Home March 31 & April 1 Registrations ARE OPEN (SOLD OUT) WAITING LISTS for the two classes: 10 pm – 12 […]more…
Vandretur
Vandretur (’ramble’) is the cosy yet stylish DK-weight sister to Cykeltur (aran weight). Like Cykeltur it’s perfect for long walks in bright woods and across moody moors, or for the market shop, balancing bags on your bike – in more clement weather. This is one of 12 designs in the Jubilæum Collection, celebrating 10 years of Ziggurating and […]more…
Wafty
Wafty is one of 12 designs in the Jubilæum Collection, celebrating 10 years of Ziggurating and design. Wafty is the Ziggurat half of Chapter 2 (The Accessory Half: Mo Troppo) Watch the Jubilæum Welcome video that introduces the collection. Wafty is an ethereal little thing with a fluttery collar, saddle shoulders and a pretty puff sleeve. With some bold stripes added for… stripes […]more…
Repartee
Repartee is one of 12 designs in the Jubilæum Collection, celebrating 10 years of Ziggurating and design. Repartee along with the Mysteriosa shawl make up Chapter 3. Yarn: Crave Yarn Caravan – available (in 50g & 100g skeins) from Yarn Culture. Repartee is the perfect layering piece. Or for wear on its own. Hem and cuffs are split for extra roominess. A wide […]more…
Cykeltur
a new Saddle Ziggurat Cykeltur (a Ravelry link) is available from Åsa Tricosa on Ravelry. Cykeltur (’bike ride’) is roomy but not bulky, cosy yet stylish, and the perfect sweater for long walks in bright woods and across moody moors, or for the market shop, balancing bags on your bike. Soft and lofty Håndværksgarn, a Danish-spun […]more…
Abraxas
Abraxas is a swingy, open-fronted cardigan, beautifully enhanced by Balayage, a soft yarn that magically creates both drape and stitch definition. Abraxas premiers at Vogue Knitting Live NYC 2020 – as does the yarn, Balayage. Come see the sample and the new yarn at the Yarn Culture stall! This pattern is a PREVIEW pattern from Ziggurat Book […]more…
Dainty Faery
Dainty Faery is an elegant wisp of a pullover with a small gather at centre back for added ease. Dainty Faery premiers at Vogue Knitting Live NYC 2020 – come see the samples (and the Spun Right Round yarn) at the Remarkable Yarns stall! JOIN our friendly and fun perpetual KAL on Ravelry! :: cast […]more…
Aranaranja
Aranaranja is the cover design for Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) Aranaranja is a cosy, stylish, zingy turtle neck that can be sleekly fitted or knitted a little wider for more comfort. The pattern gives instructions for both variants . This turtleneck brings you the somewhat futuristic style of […]more…
Black Basalt
Black Basalt is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) Black Basalt is an everyday wardrobe staple, your ‘always-reach-for’ basic cardigan. With a classic round neck and a relaxed fit, it is neither bulky nor boxy. It goes with everything.more…
Chatoyant
Chatoyant is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) Now also available as a single pattern on Ravelry. Chatoyant is is sleek and luxurious Ziggurat with subtle detailing. The silky, lush yarn is by WalkCollection and is suitably called Luxe DK.more…
Coucou
Coucou is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) Coucou is an adorable, slightly flared Ziggurat, featuring a contrasting cable neckline, a tuck, and a dainty pocket.more…
Dusala
Dusala is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) The simple, chic silhouette of this classic cardigan provides a perfect palette for all kinds of colour play – and there are lots of colours to play with in the Rohrspatz & Wollmeise collection of […]more…
Fubarite
Fubarite is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) Now also available as a single pattern on Ravelry. This tailored turtleneck has all the virtues of a Ziggurat with the added bonus of exquisite detailing. They come together in this modernist take on classic styling. […]more…
Jadeite
Jadeite is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (the book is available from Shephardess & other stockists) standalone pattern available on Ravelry: Jadeite This slouchy cardigan in divine Gotland Aran from The Little Grey Sheep has quickly become a favourite.more…
Blue Basalt
Blue Basalt is one of 2 bonus designs in the eBook accompanying Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists)more…
Jolt of Blue
Jolt of Blue is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) Discreet shirring at the edge of the drapey funnel neck, hem and cuffs creates gentle waves, providing a relaxed and coherent structure. With generous ease, this is a three-season wardrobe staple suitable for layering.more…
Petrichor
Petrichor is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) This is a sister to Jolt of Blue.more…
THANK YOU to… It is not possible to make a book alone. I depend on so many knitters and other members in our yarn and fibre community. You’ll find some of them highlighted in future posts. Here is my collective THANK YOU. Yarn Makers & Dyers First of all a huge THANK YOU to the patient […]more…
Macaba
Macaba is published in Berroco Portfolio, Vol. 4more…
Mayhem Cardigan
Mayhem dk Cardigan has squishy texture, overlapping fronts, no buttons, and a squarish, slightly swingy shape that is easy to wear. (Mayhem dk is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits and also available as a single, digital pattern.)more…
5-day Knitting Retreat in France
6 – 12 September 2017 Knitting Im-mercerie at Les Soeurs Anglaisesmore…
Ja Ja
This pattern is also available as part of the Drift Collection, fabulously curated by Eden Cottage Yarns.more…
Cajsa – a casual, summery Ziggurat cardigan
Meet Cajsa – a casual, slightly cropped cardigan in a summery mix of linen and silk.more…
Wollmeise Autumn Sale & Workshops
Save the date … and watch for class schedules! 31 October & 2 November 2016more…
Ziggurat Weekend in Köln
Another woolly event to mark in the calendar! 25 & 26 November 2016more…
Bento Boksy
Bento Boksy is a boxy, stylish pullover with funky spots of colour detail.more…
Stripes Ahoy! is a tailored pullover with a high, wide neckline, boatneck style, and with set-in sleeves.more…
Sweatrrr
Sweatrrr is a fun, funky, sligthly tailored but not too clingy sweatermore…
crochet cast on perfected
for the perfect NECKLINE (or underarm or anything, really…)more…
Strrrripes!
Stripes. One simply cannot have too many stripes.more…
The Ziggurat Method
NEW!!: sign up for my standalone Ziggurat Masterclass (KnitStars) T h e Z i g g u r a t m e t h o d tailored & top down seamless simultaneous set-in sleeves simultaneous neck-shaping built-in everything (pockets, buttonband, seamlessly lined hems absolutely minimal sewing in of ends A Ziggurat pullover is […]more…
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