I am a PhD researcher at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee. My website will be updated regularly to follow my research journey.
See my About page to learn a little more about my topic, and follow my Blog as I update it with various bits of information related to my research.
This page will contain general knitting information - from thoughts on various wool, tools, techniques and hopefully some inspiration and fun.
Caledonia Jakke designed by Christel Seyfarth
Beautiful corrugated rib - found in Fair Isle knitting
Fetlar scarf designed by Marie Wallin
i-cord knots on top of All You Need is Love hat designed by me
This page contains my knitting patterns that are sold on Ravelry. There is a direct link to each design in the description and you can find me on Ravelry as Merrily by Design. Thank you for your support!
Sea Pinks Hat is a traditional Fair Isle hat. The colours used reflect the colours of the Sea Pinks found on the coast of Shetland. Sea Pinks are also called Thrift and grow in many places around the world.
The hat includes a traditional Fair Isle pattern and has added ‘Sea Thrifts’ to the top. You can find the pattern on Ravelry: Sea Pinks Hat
Sea Pinks Handwarmers uses a traditional Fair Isle technique. The colours used reflect the colours of the Sea Pinks found on the coast of Shetland. Sea Pinks are also called Thrift and grow in many places around the world.
The hand warmers include a traditional Fair Isle pattern and has added mini ‘Sea Thrifts’ to the wrist (optional). You can find this pattern in my Ravelry store or by clicking here: Sea Pinks Handwarmers
Fair Isle patterned hat with rows of hearts and sweet i-cord knots to complete the crown!
You can find the pattern in my Ravelry shop or by clicking here: All You Need is Love Hat
Fair Isle patterned hat with poppies. Separate poppy is knitted and can be added to the crown of the hat or worn separately in remembrance.
You can find this pattern on my Ravelry store or click here: Remembrance Hat
This pattern is from Gudrun Johnston’s Bousta Beanie! Gudrun graciously let me adapt her beautiful beanie pattern into a Christmas bauble/ornament. This pattern is a free download from my Ravelry shop: Bousta Bauble
This pattern is from Elizabeth Johnston’s Merrie Dancers Toorie! Elizabeth graciously let me adapt her beautiful hat pattern into a Christmas bauble/ornament. This pattern is a free download from my Ravelry shop: Merrie Dancers Bauble