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Projects for TKGA Master Hand Knitting Certification, Level 2: Fair Isle wristlet, Argyle sock and vest
These are the three projects for MHK level 2. The vest had to have a "V" or "U" shaped neckline, be knit in pieces and seamed, and have a picked-up edge. The vest pattern is Cadillac Mountain from Kelbourne Woolens and is knit in Yorkshire Spinners…
Swatches for TKGA Master Hand Knitting Certification, Level 2: Picking up stitches and Inset Pocket
The instructions for the neckline swatch say how to knit the base swatch, choosing the best decreases. Then it was up to me to learn how to pick up stitches from a bound off, curved and selvedge edge at the correct ratio.
The inset pocket swatch had…
The inset pocket swatch had…
Swatches for TKGA Master Hand Knitting Certification, Level 2: Buttonholes
The instructions say to make each swatch with three different types of buttonholes (eyelet, vertical and horizontal). The spacing and placement of each buttonhole had to be determined for each swatch. The swatches include a single rib (K1, P1),…
Swatches for the TKGA Master Hand Knitting Certification, Level 2: Cable Flare
The instructions provided a lesson on how to compensate for cable flare. First, knit and block a seed stitch swatch. Then, choose a cable pattern to knit and block. I had to learn how to compensate for the gauge difference between the two swatches…
Swatches for TKGA Master Hand Knitting Certification, Level 2: Lace and Cable Design and Pattern Writing
The instructions for these handknit swatches say that two lace patterns and one cable pattern had to be selected and knit within a seed stitch border. The design had to be balanced both vertically and horizontally and a pattern was written for each…
Swatches for TKGA Master Hand Knitting Certification, Level 2: Seaming
These are the seaming swatches for TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 2. The knit swatches included a stockinette seam, reverse stockinette seam, seed stitch seam, single rib (K1,P1) seam, double rib (K2,P2) seam, vertical (selvedge) to horizontal…
Swatches for TKGA Master Hand Knitting Certification, Level 3: Designing and Pattern Writing
The instructions for these hand knitted swatches indicated a technique and size parameters. I had to research the technique, practice the skill and design, knit and write a pattern for each swatch. The techniques shown here are smocking, elongated…
Swatches for TKGA Master Hand Knitting Certification, Level 3: Techniques
These hand knitted swatches were required. I had to research, learn and perfect the techniques. The techniques shown here are double brioche, herringbone stitch, double knitting, entrelac, and a doily. These were completed using Cascade 220 yarn.
Swatches for TKGA Master Hand Knitting Certification, Level 3: Cast-ons and Bind-offs
Each hand knitted swatch has a different cast-on: tubular, German twisted, picot, Channel Island, I-cord, Chinese waitress and a different bind-off: tubular, double crochet, picot, Icelandic, I-cord, double chain. Each stitch pattern within the…
"Some Days I Don't Even Think of You" illusion knit
"Some days I don't even think of you" was a formative illusion knit in Emma Oliver's MFA program at Illinois State. It was the first time the illusion knits she made were hung in a room instead of being pinned to a wall, allowing the pieces to take…
Pink Elephant (maybe the problems are all in your head)
The Pink Elephant (maybe the problems are all in your head) is a hand crochet sculpture made in Emma Oliver's final year of her MFA program at Illinois State University. This piece was created for her final thesis show: "This is a Moment of Complete…
Goddess Throne: Creation, Knitting, crochet, and tablet weaving
This original sculpture of mixed fiber techniques was inspired by various creation myths. The front depicts land, sea, and sky. Chair back has a night scene. The chair seat coverings are knit; chair legs, birds and small motifs are crocheted.…
Knit Paper Dress
Miniature dress knit with thin paper ribbon from Japan that I dyed in indigo. I improvised the dress pattern.
Woman Within 2, Knitted wire sculpture
This sculpture was knit with 24 gauge plastic coated steel wire and 26 gauge copper wire. It is part of a group of knitted and crocheted sculptures I made to represent inner and outer seives. It was published in Knitting Art, by Karen Searle, …
Woman Within 1, knit wire sculpture
This small sculpture was knit with 26 and 28 gauge copper wire. It is one of several knitted sculptures I created to express inner and outer aspects of ourselves.
Mini Wire Women, knit copper wire
Small sculptures knitted with 28 gauge copper wire with 00 and 000 needles. I have made several of these anatomically correct female figures for friends and collectors, starting at the ankles and progressing up to the top of the head. They are both…
Hand Knitted Mosaic Star Blanket for a Dog
I made this blanket for my dog, who loves beautiful handmade things. How do I know this? I know because he has been getting up to cuddle on the things I am making for others -- especially the blankets I have been making recently.
This blanket is…
This blanket is…
Aran Sweater / Cardigan knit for TKGA Master Hand Knitting Certification, Level 3
Vikingahringur is an Aran cardigan that I designed and knit for Level 3 of The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) Master Hand Knitter certification. The name comes from the buttons that were purchased in Iceland in 2025. The yarn used is Knit Picks…
Fair Isle Hat, TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 3
Elementary: a Fair Isle hat that was designed and knit for Level 3 of The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) certification for Master Hand Knitter. The name is for the colors used and the sweaters I wore during Elementary School in the 1970s. The yarn…
Warped Perfection Part of Mandalas of Transformation
This piece is a crocheted mandala designed and made by textile artist Michelle Beerbower. It was made in 2026 as an additional piece in her collection “Mandalas of Healing”. This piece was made as a tribute to her journey and continued story of…
Calm Imperfection part of Mandalas of Transformation
This piece is a crocheted mandala designed and made by textile artist Michelle Beerbower. It was made in 2026 as an additional piece in her collection “Mandalas of Healing”. The artist used US hook size I-9 with cotton yarn. This piece was made as a…
Web of Truths - Created as part of Mandalas of Transformation Collection
This piece is a crocheted mandala designed and made by textile artist Michelle Beerbower. It was made in 2026 as an additional piece in her collection “Mandalas of Healing”. The artist used US hook size I-9 with cotton yarn. This piece was made as a…
Four Point O
This piece is a crocheted mandala designed and made by textile artist Michelle Beerbower. It was made in 2026 as an additional piece in her collection “Mandalas of Healing”. The artist used US hook size H-8 with acrylic/cotton mix yarn. This piece…
Wheel of Introspection, a crocheted mandala part of Mandalas of Transformation Collection
This piece is a crocheted mandala designed and made by textile artist Michelle Beerbower. It was made in 2026 as an additional piece in her collection “Mandalas of Healing”. The artist used US hook size I-9 with acrylic yarn. This piece was made as a…
Blossoming Into Me, a crocheted mandala part of Mandalas of Transformation Collection
This piece is a crocheted mandala designed and made by textile artist Michelle Beerbower. It was made in 2026 as another piece in her collection “Mandalas of Healing”. The artist used US hook size H-8 and G-6 with mix acrylic/cotton yarn. This piece…