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Magazine Work
Phoebe's Vest
Not in the mood for an all over argyle pattern? Then this twist on the classic argyle vest might be just the thing for you.

Yarn: The Fibre Company "Road to China Light"
Needles: US #5 (3.75mm), #3 (3.25mm)
Technique: Intarsia
Link to pattern
Interweave Knits
Winter 2012
© Interweave Knits
Phoebe's Vest
Jubilee Jacket
The collar of this fun knit will excite color-work fans. Two cleverly placed shaping rows do not interrupt the patterning, but assure that the shawl collar falls beautifully around the neck and down the front of this jacket.

Yarn: Cascade 220, Cascade 220 Sport

Needles:  US #7 (4.5mm), #6 (4mm), #3 (3.25mm)
Technique: Fair Isle (stranded color knit)
Link to pattern
Knitter's Magazine
Fall 2012, #108
© Alexis Xenakis
Jubilee Jacket
#11 Mock Cable Tunic
The tunic uses an interesting elongated stitch pattern for the skirt part.
To allow the stripes to continue across the v-neck front, a crochet steek is worked that not only doesn't require any sewing machine but also makes for a clean finish on the WS.

Yarn: NoroTaiyo
Needles: US #9 (5.5mm), #8 (5mm)
Technique: Crochet steek
Link to pattern
Noro Knitting Magazine
Premier, Fall2012
© SoHo Publishing
#11 Mock Cable Tunic
Seaglass Shell
The front of the top looks deceptively with just a bit of lace peaking over the shoulders. But then, the back has a little surprise in store: the top drops away into a low back line revealing a misty lace of rivulets and boulders.

Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Serena
Needles: US #5 (3.75mm), #4 (3.5mm)
Technique: Knitted lace (worked on RS and WS rows)
Link to pattern
Interweave Knits
Summer 2012
© Interweave Knits
Seaglass Shell
Sunburst Scarf
This great skinny scarf is the perfect way to accessorize and add some spunk to your daily outfit.

Yarn: Quince & Co. Chickadee
Needles: US #8 (5mm)
Technique: Wrapped stitches
Link to pattern
Creative Knitting
March 2012
© DRG
Sunburst Scarf
#26 Lacy Vest
The effervescent floral lace at the peplum of Daniella Nii’s V-necked vest blooms spectacularly on the flip side. Solid stockinette panels provide a calm contrast and are crocheted to the open-work in finishing

Yarn: Rowan Cotton Glace, Rowan RYC Siena
Needles: US #6 (4mm), #4 (3.5mm)
Technique: Lace (only on RS rows)
Link to pattern
Vogue Knitting
Spring/Summer 2012
© Vogue Knitting
#26 Lacy Vest
White Mountain Kimono Coat
This deceptively simple slip-stitch coat with striking contrast color accents will garner many admiring comments as you pass by.

Yarn: Rowan Cocoon
Needles: US #10 (6mm), #101/2 (6.5mm), #11 (8mm)
Technique: Slip-stitch cables
Link to pattern
Creative Knitting
September 2011
© DRG
White Mountain Kimono Coat
#25 Cabled Poncho
The perfect topper for a chilly day.
Worked as 2 rectangular pieces with shaping only at the neckline and boasting a beautiful intricate cable panel worked with twisted stitches and tasteful bobbles to add a traditional flavor.

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpaca Melange
Needles: US #7 (4.5mm)
Technique: Cables
Link to pattern
Designer Knitting
Vogue Knitting
Early Fall 2011
© Vogue Knitting
#25 Cabled Poncho
Grace's Bag
A clever shaped intarsia technique results in smooth argyle lines, even in this chunky quick-knit gauge.

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
Needles: US #11 (8mm)
Technique: Intarsia, Fair Isle
Link to pattern
Interweave Knits
Weekend 2011
© Interweave Knits
Grace's Bag
Pebble & Reed Tunic
This is a great summer tunic with 3/4 length sleeves that you can wear over a tank top with a skirt, capris or pants to the beach, your farmer’s market or garden party. The openwork pattern makes for a very loose and stretchy fabric.

Yarn: Rowan Purelife Revive
Needles: US #9 (5.5mm), #6 (4mm)
Technique: Lace (only on RS rows)
Link to pattern
Interweave Knits
Summer 2011
© Interweave Knits
Pebble & Reed Tunic

Bistro Lace Stole
Ever wanted to own/make a flower motif stole but you don’t know how to crochet?
With this stole you can join in the fun and knit your own flower stole.
The motifs are worked individually on double pointed needles and joined as you go.

Yarn: Lorna's Laces Lion & Lamb Multi
Needles: US #8 (5mm), #9 (5.5mm)
Technique: In the round (doily)
Link to pattern
Interweave Knits
Summer 2011
© Interweave Knits
Bistro Lace Stole
Hourglass Pillows
This pillow set shows off a bold and modern looking hourglass design with smooth, curving color areas. It is worked in a shaped intarsia technique.

Yarn: Tahki Yarns Coast
Needles: US #7 (4.5mm)
Technique: Intarsia
Link to pattern
Interweave Knits
Spring 2011
© Interweave
Hourglass Pillows
#05 V-Neck Vest
A rustic, broken rib v-neck vest with colored bands.

Yarn: Briggs & Little Tuffy
Needles: US #7 (4.5mm)
Technique: Knit, purl
Link to pattern
Knit Simple
Winter 2010/11
© Rose Callahan
#05 V-Neck Vest
#32, #33, #34 Feel-Better Buddies
Wouldn’t it be great to have a nice warm, cuddly friend with you in bed when it is cold outside or your tummy hurts?
The bottle neck is tucked away inside the animal heads - out of sight and out of mind. No temptation for the kids to play with the opening…

Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun
Needles: US #6 (4mm)
Technique: Knit, purl, duplicate stitch
Link to pattern
Knit Simple
Holiday 2010
© Daniela Nii
#32, #33, #34 Feel-Better Buddies
Chincoteague Cardigan
It’s a great jacket for your weekend activities. The “brick” pattern makes for an entertaining knit and the mosaic technique chest band gives it a more complicated look then it really is.

Yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool
Needles: US #6 (4mm), #4 (3.5mm)
Technique: Mosaic (slip-stitch) knitting
Link to pattern
Interweave Knits
Weekend 210
© Interweave Knits
Chincoteague Cardigan


Book Contributions
Bobbles Beyond Compare
Work only one cable twist and one bobble every 8th row in a super bulky yarn for a quick, easy and very striking scarf to wrap up in. This is a great introductory project to cables and bobbles.

Yarn: Rowan Big Wool
Needles: US #15 (10mm)
Technique: Cables, bobbles
Link to pattern
House of White Birches
Cable Ready
© House of White Birches
Bobbles Beyond Compare
Elephant Onesie
A band of Fair Isle elephants makes a plain onesie big-top ready. It's unforgettable.

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Sport
Needles: US #6 (4mm)
Technique: In the round, Fair Isle
Link to pattern
Sixth & Spring Books
60 More Quick Baby Knits
© Sixth & Spring Books
Elephant Onesie

Yarn Companies
Chevron Sweater
A great A-line sweater to wear with your jeans and it’s knit with yarn made from recycled jeans!

Yarns:  Kollage Yarns Riverting Worsted
Needles: Us #6 (4mm), #8 (5mm)
Technique: In the round
Link to pattern

© Kollage Yarn
Chevron Sweater
Chevron Sweater
A cute little cropped Dolman cardigan that is knit sideways from cuff to cuff to show off self-striping yarns.

Yarn: Universal Yarn Classic Shades, Classic Shades Solids
Needles: US #8 (5mm), #6 (4mm)
Technique: Flat, cuff-to-cuff
Link to pattern
   © Shane Baskin/Blackbox Studios
Downhill Skier Cap
The first couple of winter storms have moved through and the ski season is starting up. The World Cup ski races are in full swing which was the inspiration for this “Downhill Skier” cap.

Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted
Needles: US #6 (4mm), #7 (4.5mm)
Technique: In the round, Fair Isle, duplicate stitch
Link to pattern
   © Daniela Nii
Downhill Skier Cap

Online Magazines
Diamond Back Laptop Sleeve (felted)
The Diamond Back felted laptop sleeve is just the right mixture of dark business-like colors and a snazzy design that will work for both women and men.
Zipped laptop sleeve to protect your laptop from all the scratches and scuff marks when traveling.

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool
Needles: US #9 (5.5mm)
Technique: Stranded colorwork in the round, felting
Link to pattern
Knitcircus Magazine
Issue #9, Spring 2010
© Knitcircus
Diamond Back
Laptop Sleeve
(felted)
White Caps
The beach is calling and with this hoodie design, you can take the beach and ocean right with you.


Yarns: Red Heart Eco-Cotton Blend
Needles: US #7 (4.5mm)
Technique: In the round
Link to pattern
Issue #8
Spring 2011
© Brandy Fortune
White Caps
Last Bloom
A small, airy headscarf that has only 2 repeating pattern rows and can be finished in a lazy weekend. What a cute way to keep the hair out of the eyes when the winds pick up on the upcoming fall days.

Yarn:  Patons Grace
Needles: US #6 (4mm)
Technique: Lace (only on RS rows)
Link to pattern
Issue #6
Fall 2010
© Daniela Nii
Last Bloom
Go Fish
The cool blue water and my kids’ love for fish were definitely the inspiration for this fun summer tank top. Bright yellow fish are “swimming” around and button “bubbles” rise to the top.

Yarn:  Blue Sky Alpaca Organic Cotton
Needles: US #7 (4.5mm), #9 (5.5mm)
Technique: In the round, duplicate stitch
Link to pattern
Issue #5
Summer 2010
© Daniela Nii
Go Fish
Home Run
This is a great tough baseball jersey that can take some abuse.
It sports 3/4 length sleeves so that they don’t get in the way of batting, catching and throwing.

Yarn: Red Heart Eco-Cotton Blend
Needles: US #6 (4mm)
Technique: Seamless, in the round
Link to pattern
Issue #4
Spring 2010
© Daniela Nii
Home Run
Ryuu-ko
A seamless, bottom-up, raglan design with flying dragons worked in Fair Isle.
"Ryuu-ko" means "Dragon Child" in Japanese.

Yarn:  Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
Needles: US #7 (4.5mm)
Technique: Seamless, Fair Isle, in the round
Link to pattern
Issue #3
Winter 2009
© Daniela Nii
Ryuu-ko
Kick It Up
The vest sports an easy knit/purl diamond pattern representing the soccer goal netting and black/white ribbing from the traditional referee shirts. Add a small soccer ball emblem and you will have a classic looking vest for your kids.

Yarn:  Yarn Bee Snowflake Wool Blend
Needles: US #6 (4mm), #4 (3.5mm)
Technique: Knit, purl
Link to pattern
Issue #2
Fall2009
© Daniela Nii
Kick It Up

Self-Published
Snowflake Cozy
Knit and purl this traditional snowflake pattern for a quick and easy hot water bottle cozy. xxx

Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease
Needles: US #8 (5mm)
Technique: flat or in the round
Link to Pattern
Nikki's Studio© Daniela Nii
Snowflake Cozy
Beartooth Wrap
A quick and easy introductory intarsia project. Shows off mohair in sweeping zigzag design.

Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted, Plymouth Outback Mohair or Mountain Colors Mohair
Needles: US #9 (5.5mm)
Technique: Intarsia
Link to Pattern
Nikki's Studio© Daniela Nii
Beartooth Wrap
Coin-Pocket Monster Fish
Are you looking for a quick gift that brings smiles to a child’s face?
It works up quickly and since it is a Monster Fish, it is not picky in how it turns out.

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool
Needles: US #9 (5.5mm)
Technique: In the round, felting
Link to Pattern
Nikki's Studio© Daniela Nii
Coin-Pocket
Monster Fish
Beaded Family Wrist Warmers
These beaded family wrist warmers make great, little, heart-warming, quick gifts for your mother or grandmother or other loved ones.
Mix and match the family members, including a cat and dog, to fit your own need.

Yarn: Lion Brand LB 1878
Needles: US #0 (2mm)
Technique: Garter stitch, flat, pre-string beads
Link to pattern
Nikki's Studio© Daniela Nii
Beaded Family
Wrist Warmers
Tulip Cable Gloves
The combination of the simple to knit tulip cable pattern and luxurious yarn will garner you many compliments.
The tulip cable pattern has been placed in such a way that it flows nicely into your middle finger and elongates your hand.

Yarn: Patons Silk Bamboo
Needles: US #3 (3.25mm)
Technique: In the round, cable
Link to pattern
Nikki's Studio© Daniela Nii
Tulip Cable Gloves
Semblance Cap
A quick knit for the men, and women, in your life. Choose colors showing their support for their school or for their favorite sports team.

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool
Needles: US #6 (4mm), #7 (4.5mm)
Technique: In the round, Mosaic (slip-stitch knitting)
Link to pattern
Nikki's Studio© Daniela Nii
Semblance Cap
"Loved" Capelet
Your little one will be wrapped in love and warmth with this capelet featuring a large heart cable design down the front and back center and xo cables down the sides. A knitted fringe, that is sewn on, gives it that little something extra.

Yarn: Yarn Bee Melody Bulky Wool Blend
Needles: US #10 (6mm), #8 (5mm)
Technique: In the Round, cables
Link to pattern
Nikki's Studio© Daniela Nii
"Loved" Capelet
Slip Stitch Flower Pillow
What a great way to ring in the Spring and use up some leftover yarns from your Winter knitting.
The flower design is on the front only.

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
Needles: US #13 (9mm)
Technique: Slip-stitch cable
Link to pattern
Nikki's Studio© Daniela Nii
Slip Stitch
Flower Pillow
Cherry Blossom Card With Envelope Template
How about sending your family and friends a Cherry Blossom card to bring a Spring greeting in their house?
This pattern will allow you to crochet pretty little Cherry Blossoms with the twig. Envelope template included.

Yarn: Aunt Lydia's Crochet Cotton #1
Needles: Hook US #6 (1.8mm)
Technique: In the round
Craft: Crochet
Link to pattern
Nikki's Studio© Daniela Nii
Cherry Blossom Card
with Envelop Template
Flower Heart Hot Water Bottle Cozy
Created this quick knit pattern for my charity knitting group.

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky
Needles: US #101/2 (6.5mm)
Technique: Slip-stitch cable, flat
Link to pattern
Nikki's Studio© Daniela Nii
Flower Heart
Hot Water Bottle Cozy