Brenda Castiel has been knitting on and off since she was in her teens but became somewhat obsessed with it in 2007. She loves squishy wools for the short, mild Los Angeles winters, and likes cottons and blends for the rest of the year. Brenda firmly believes that even beginner knitters can create something beautiful and useful, so she strives to keep patterns simple yet original.
See http:www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel for additional designs.
You are invited to join her Ravelry Group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/brenda-castiel-designs for contests, knit-a-longs, and fun.
She blogs about knitting and life at: http:knitandtravelandsuch.blogspot.com.
She has sold her designs to Interweave Knits, Vogue Knitting, Creative Knitting, Classic Elite Yarns, Knit Picks, Knit Now, I Like Knitting, and Three Irish Girls Yarns.
Twitter: @brendacastiel
She has sold her designs to Interweave Knits, Vogue Knitting, Creative Knitting, Classic Elite Yarns, Knit Picks, Knit Now, I Love Knitting, The Sanguine Gryphon, and Three Irish Girls Yarns.
From the February 2017 issue
These sporty legwarmers are great for running in frigid weather and for warming up after your run. They feature easy knit and purl textured stitches and a pop of color at the edges. They are worked in the round with an edging that incorporates ribbing and smoothly transitions into the pattern on the body of the piece. Knit in a cozy worsted weight for the maximum in warmth.
View ProjectFrom the December 2016 issue
This hat features easy knit and purl textured stitches and a pop of color at the edges. The hat can be made beanie style or slouchy, and it sports an optional pom-pom for fun. The hat is worked in the round with a cast on that blends into the pattern on the body of the item.
View ProjectFrom the October 2016 issue
This appealing cowl features easy knit and purl textured stitches and a pop of color at the edges. It is worked in the round with an edging that blends into the pattern on the body of the item. Knit in a sport weight, this cowl is perfect for chilly weather.
View ProjectFrom the February 2016 issue
This cowl is perfect for the cold weather. It’s covered with colorful, non-traditional Fair Isle designs such as checkerboards, diamonds and chevron stripes. The changing patterns and colors will give any knitter enough of a challenge to keep it interesting.
View ProjectFrom the October 2015 issue
I taught myself to knit as a teenager, and having no one around me to show me the ropes meant I had to figure things out for myself. There are a few things I’ve learned along the way that I wish I had known earlier since they would have saved me a lot of time
View ProjectFrom the April 2015 issue
This stylish bag showcases a classic houndstooth check with a pop of color and features an oversized decorative button. While red is a traditional accent, think about using lime green or bright acid yellow for a new twist.
View ProjectFrom the April 2015 issue
This cozy, wearable, V-shaped wrap is the perfect shape for wrapping around yourself and is easier than crescents or half-circle shapes. The design starts with a lace edging for the lower and side edges and then decreases are used to create the angles that make the shape. Lacy stripes of different textures will show off a pretty yarn.
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Ocean Spray is a long triangular shawlette or scarf that is just the right length to wrap around the neck once. Garter stitch is knit to a looser gauge to create a soft cushy fabric that drapes nicely, and the lacy edge provides interest and charm. This shawlette is perfect to wear underneath a coat or as an accent piece in warmer weather.
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This crescent-shaped shawl has a great shape that’s easy to wear as it stays on without a shawl pin. it can work as a scarf and be draped in many different ways.
View ProjectFrom the August 2014 issue
This pillow will fit every décor – just customize your colors! It uses an easy stylized version of a traditional argyle stitch as an accent. An applied i-cord is used to neatly finish off the edges, and the whole thing is closed with two decorative buttons.
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