Le Tissier Designs

05/24/2026

Knitting Inspiration: The Rain Shadow Shawl

Isn't she Pretty! Isn't she Wonderfull! I just picked up the Rain Shadow Shawl from my test knitter Jana. And I am so thrilled with how it turned out. Rain Shadow Shawl was entirely inspired by the new to me stitch I chose for the April Square. I loved the way the stitches moved. It immediately inspired this triangular shawl. …...

Isn’t she Pretty! Isn’t she Wonderfull! I just picked up the Rain Shadow Shawl from my test knitter Jana. And I am so thrilled with how it turned out. Rain Shadow Shawl was entirely ins…

05/05/2026

’ve been working on a year-long knitting project called Threads of Colour: A Year in Squares.

Each month, I design a new square exploring colour, texture, and pattern—building a blanket over time.

We are five months and seven squares along.

It’s flexible and easy to join at any stage.

If you’d like to follow along or take part, I’ve created a group here: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1587569399330205]

05/01/2026

This is a must read! So crazy!

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05/01/2026

May’s Colorful Knitting Adventures and Garden Inspirations – And a Reno Update

Flowers play a big part in my love of colour. Vivid colour, mixed colour and glorious abandon to colour. One of the exciting things of a new home is watching the garden come to life. This garden is more minimal than my last. That will change as the season progresses and I get to work on my landscaping plans. I have discovered that I have a Lilac bush....

04/12/2026

Mastering Short Row Heels for Sock Knitting

This technique is for experienced or adventurous knitters. You will need to understand the basics of socks and also how socks fit on your feet. But mostly you will need to read carefully and be willing to pull out your knitting if at first you don't succeed. I love learning something new. I hope that you will too! This is an alternative to traditional heels or toe box shaping....

This technique is for experienced or adventurous knitters. You will need to understand the basics of socks and also how socks fit on your feet. But mostly you will need to read carefully and be wil…

04/12/2026

Starting My Granny Blanket: Excitement and Challenges

Firstly, I have finally updated the Granny Blanket pattern. So if you have been waiting to start, now is the time. I am starting the blanket itself today! The stitches will need to be doubled from the pillow cast-on and the yardage needed per wedge, tripled. This will be a lot of work. But so worthwhile in the end. It is a good accompaniment to the long term Blanket Squares Project that I have going on as well....

Firstly, I have finally updated the Granny Blanket pattern. So if you have been waiting to start, now is the time. I am starting the blanket itself today! The stitches will need to be doubled from …

04/01/2026

Exciting April Knits: April Square and Mending Kit Designs

It is April first and I was scrambling last night to finish the Fancy for this month! Where ever did March go? Though I am rather pleased with both the fancy and the square for this month. The Square The stitch pattern for the square was new to me. I found a picture on Pinterest and turned it into a pattern!...

It is April first and I was scrambling last night to finish the Fancy for this month! Where ever did March go? Though I am rather pleased with both the fancy and the square for this month. The Squa…

03/23/2026

Meeting Hank: My New Induction Stove Experience

Post Script I know that a PS is supposed to come at the end. But life interrupted the blog post and so it is at the beginning this time. There has been a real flurry of activity around here. The inside of the house is complete. There is still the wool room, but it is on hold for a couple of weeks....

Post Script I know that a PS is supposed to come at the end. But life interrupted the blog post and so it is at the beginning this time. There has been a real flurry of activity around here. The in…

03/16/2026

Living and Knitting Through a Renovation: Kitchen Revamp Updates

Kitchen I have been living though a major renovation and the cold of the year over the last month. The cold, though as aspects of it linger, is finally moving on. The cough is the pits and surprises at the most annoying times. The renovation is now in its final stages, except for the Wool Room! Finding that the small room needed a new roof was a bit of a setback....

Kitchen I have been living though a major renovation and the cold of the year over the last month. The cold, though as aspects of it linger, is finally moving on. The cough is the pits and surprise…

03/01/2026

Knitting a Colorful Blanket: March Square Tips

Year of Blanket Squares The old saying for March is: In like a Lion and out like a Lamb. I have often wondered if the opposite is true. I should pay more attention. Right now March is coming in like a Lamb. It is beautiful out there today in my neck of the woods. So clear, and a little warmer, it is really feeling like Spring....

Year of Blanket Squares The old saying for March is: In like a Lion and out like a Lamb. I have often wondered if the opposite is true. I should pay more attention. Right now March is coming in lik…

02/27/2026

Just a quick heads up here! Two possible customers, one from Ravelry and one from Etsy have messages me anout this. My pattern "Porkie" has been stolen and is being sold by the Yo Pattern site.
If they are doing it to me they will be using other patterns as well. My patterns are only available on Etsy or Ravelry.
Thanks for reading.