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Amy Snell

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Amy Snell is a knitter, instructor, and designer with an eye for the unusual or unusually captivating. Her designs focus on color, contrast, and texture, often exploring unique stitch patterns and clever construction in ways that are interesting but accessible.

Amy loves to help other knitters explore new techniques and expand the way they think about their knitting. Her goal is to make complex concepts approachable for all knitters, while sharing tips that improve your process whether you’ve been knitting for several weeks or several decades. Amy teaches virtually and in-person at national events and frequently shares tips and tricks on her website, www.DeviousKnitter.com.

When not knitting Amy enjoys spending time skiing, sailing, and cheering on the San Francisco Giants with her husband and two sons. She also pretends to play the ukulele and wants to be a karaoke star when she grows up.

Projects by Amy Snell

Coastal Contrast Striped Wrap

From the February 2024 issue

This pattern is a spirited rectangular shawl that embodies the coastal allure through captivating garter stripes, playing with opposing angles and sizes to enchant the eye. At its heart, a stunning long color-change gradient takes center stage, artfully framed by a neutral contrast that adds depth and sophistication. Crafted modularly, this wrap begins with the center panel, radiating outward with stitches picked up for each corner section. These corners are knit at diagonal angles, infusing extra visual intrigue into the main section, evoking the ever-shifting beauty of the coastline.

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River Textured Pillow

From the August 2023 issue

Inspired by the hidden currents beneath California’s landscape, the River Textured Pillow is a stunning blend of movement and structure. Its central motif of alternating large and small not-quite-cables mimics the convergence of underground water sources, while angled stitches ripple across a reverse stockinette background. Finished with elegant tassels, this pillow invites both visual intrigue and tactile appeal—an artful nod to nature’s unseen pathways.
The pillow is knit in the round and utilizes a sock-inspired cast on that eliminates most of the seaming. A ridge is knit into each side to mark where the tassels will attach and make placement easier.

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