NKBN: Snowflake Fingerless Mittens

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great designs by budding designers on Ravelry.  


I don't know what it is about this pattern and these pics, but I find them completely captivating.    Besides Unnur Eva's striking pose, these mitts are just riveting.   I think the touch of silvery/grey in the colourwork and just the right amount of halo in the yarn make this knit irresistable.   Even in this 10,000 degree summer we're having!

Check out Unnur Eva's pattern on Rav here! 

(along with her other amazing designs!)

NKBN: Ruffle Brim Sun Hat

I have had a long fascination with crafting out of recylced materials.  I'm an avid reader of Cindy's blog My Recylced Bags and always find her ideas inspiring.  Check out Cindy's tutorials on making PLARN, TARN and other cool eco friendly techniques.


I came across Rachel's Ruffle Brim Sun Hat made from plarn and I was instantly impressed. This is by far the prettiest creation I have ever seen using plarn.   Rachel has included a link to wear to buy plarn, or you can make your own using Cindy's technique with old plastic bags.   Plastic bags people!  And you know what that means?  Step 1: Place stylish waterproof hat on head.  Step 2:  Throw self on floatie raft into lake   Step 3:  Get kids to swim out to you periodically with a cold drink.   Splashes?  Don't matter.   Your hat is waterproof and you look cool!  Done.    You are a smartie pants Rachel!  Great design!

Click here to check out Rachel's Design on Rav!

NKBN: Marrakesh Bag

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great designs by budding designers on Ravelry.  




Oh Louise, genius is a bold statement.  But come on, Louise!   You come up with this beautiful masterpiece and I am left with no other words except GENIUS.    The mosaic knitting, the details on the straps, the colour combo, the photos.   Just stunning.   Must. Knit. Now.  Disponible en français aussi.

Check out Louise's Pattern on Rav now!

NKBN: Summer Lattice Shawl

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great designs by budding designers on Ravelry.   

This week we have a great warm weather shawl by Linda Palmese (rav ID LDearie).   I think I am drawn to this piece as I secretly yearn to be better at crochet.   Those scalloped edges look pretty darn perfect to me.   This is a great, versatile piece that can be worn so many different ways (how about made with a drapey bamboo/silk blend and wrapped around the waist as a little beach sarong?!).  And I can just imagine it being completely addictive to hook!

Check out Linda's Summer Lattice Shawl on Rav here!