Hooded Mohair Cardigan – Vintage Knit

Gorgeous, warm and fluffy cardigan from Mohair Hand Knits, published in 1962

Gorgeous, warm and fluffy cardigan from Mohair Hand Knits, published in 1962

Why “cheater’s” lace? Because to me, lace is supposed to have a complicated pattern of yarnovers and decreases. There’s supposed to be a chart, and it should require immense concentration. This? Not so much. No yarnovers. No chart. The whole time I worked on this, I couldn’t help feeling like I was cheating: getting a…

High neck mohair tunic sweater designed by Dottie Chin. Find the free pattern here: link

This is a fresh take on the traditional Shetland lace shawl. Although not as complex or intricate as those characteristic knits from the Scottish isles, this feminine coverlet is just as delicate. Worked in simple sections on large needles and edged in a pretty lace stitch, and made in whisper-fine kid mohair, this throw looks…