Knitwear and Designs
Justine Chenel

Patterns


Goldenrod Socks

The Goldenrod Socks are available to purchase on Ravelry and in my Etsy Shop! These socks are perfect to wear on your next adventure in the Sierra Nevada mountains to visit the alpine wildflowers. The meandering cables, and the low valleys and steep ridges of the western rib stitch pattern are reminiscent of the Sierra Nevada foothills where the beautiful goldenrod wildflowers bloom every summer. Worked from the toe-up, these socks feature a gorgeous braided cable that sits between a squishy rib pattern with just the right amount of stretch.

Riverbend Cowl

The Riverbend Cowl pattern is available to purchase on Ravelry and in my Etsy Shop! A trip down to the river has always soothed my soul, every season offering different colors and sounds. The view from the shore as the river rushes by, waves meandering around the rocks and willows, is the inspiration behind this cowl. The Riverbend Cowl features reversible curving cables that criss-cross along the edge of smooth garter stitch, reminiscent of those calming days spent at the river. Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Pimelea Tee

The Pimelea Tee pattern is available to purchase on Ravelry, on LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! A fun, summer tee perfect for all of your warm weather adventures. Made with cool cotton yarn in contrasting colors, this tee lends itself to beautiful neutrals with bright pops of color, reminiscent of pink pimelea flowers. Using stockinette stitch on the body and garter stitch on the shoulders and hem, this tee works up like a breeze, with only a little seaming to bring it all together. The Pimelea Tee pairs perfectly with Urth Yarns Monokrom Cotton, put your kits together with Jimmy Beans Wool! Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Banner Mountain Shawl

The Banner Mountain Shawl pattern is available to purchase on Ravelry and in my Etsy Shop! Everything you love about a cozy tweed cabled sweater, but in a shawl! Banner Mountain Shawl takes inspiration from classic knitting styles and combines them with a tweed yarn made of soft wool and flecks of color. Featuring elegant cables and rustic textured stitches, this adventurous knit with a modern twist is one you’ll want to wear atop your favorite mountain.

Aspen Grove Tam & Mittens

The Aspen Grove Tam & Mittens pattern is available to purchase on Ravelry, on LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! A cozy and elegant tam and mittens set with a cabled detail reminiscent of aspen leaves across a soft purl background. Inspired by the glorious groves of aspen trees that transform their leaves every autumn, turning the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains and high desert of Nevada a stunning gold. This classic yet modern set knits up beautifully in squishy and wooly DK weight yarn. Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Coastline Cowl

The Coastline Cowl is available to purchase on Ravelry, on LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! Just like the line that forms the boundary between the land and the oceans and lakes, this light drapey cowl is smooth with a curving waves pattern reminiscent of the outline of the coast. Featuring simple repeats of soft lace intersected with Stockinette stitch, it is a relaxing, but intriguing cowl to knit. Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Emerald Bay Shawl

The Emerald Bay Shawl is available to purchase on Ravelry, on LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! A cozy, yet lightweight shawl inspired by the colors and textures of Emerald Bay, the jewel of Lake Tahoe. In this inlet, you’ll find glorious shades of turquoise and indigo blues, dotted with gorgeous greys and deep emerald greens. Featuring soothing sections of garter stitch and an intriguing ripple and waves motif, knitting this shawl is as breezy as Lake Tahoe! Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Treat Street Shawl

The Treat Street Shawl is available to purchase on Ravelry, on LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! This shawl is an ode to my sweet tooth, knit with scrumptious colors that remind me of the avenue of food and dessert vendors at the Nevada County fairgrounds, also known as Treat Street. The repeats of textured stitches and marled blocks of color are like the irresistible confections and sweets I crave. Knit with mini skeins, and holding two colors at a time to create a delicious fabric, this shawl is perfect for all your colorful minis. Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Pop & Fizz Beanie

The Pop & Fizz Beanie is available to purchase on Ravelry, on LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! This cute beanie is just like a glass of sparkling rosé – fun, pretty, and full of bubbles. The beanie features a short brim of 1×1 ribbing, a repeating motif of bubbly bobbles, and is topped off with a pompom. This combination is the perfect pairing for a speckled or variegated yarn. Put on your Pop & Fizz Beanie, pour yourself a refreshing beverage, and enjoy! Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

A Walk Through the Woods Cowl

A Walk Through the Woods Cowl is available to purchase on Ravelry, on LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! A cozy cowl inspired by the beautiful autumn colors found on a walk through the woods in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Pairing a semi-solid color with a variegated color shows off the dark shades seen in the shadows of the forest floor against the ever-changing seasonal colors displayed in the tree canopy. The cowl is worked in the round as a long tube, using linen stitch to knit the two colors to create an overlapping gradient effect, and then the ends are joined together to form your cowl. Wear it on your next walk through the woods. Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Follow Your Arrow Shawl

The Follow Your Arrow Shawl is available to purchase on Ravelry, on LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! Staying true to yourself can be both comforting and challenging, just like the combination of knitting garter stitch and lace. This shawl is cozy, yet lightweight, and features arrowhead lace and garter ridges. Knit with an alpaca/silk blend yarn for warmth, strength, and shine, just like the characteristics you are made of. Knit your shawl with love, wear it with pride, and let it inspire you to follow your arrow wherever it points. Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Alpine Lakes Beanie

The Alpine Lakes Beanie is available to purchase on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! The Sierra Nevada mountain range is dotted with crystal clear alpine lakes, each of which is surrounded by a panorama of trees and ridgelines. This beanie is perfect for a winter day adventuring around your favorite alpine lake. The colorwork motif features the mirrored reflection where the mountains meets the lake, and is knitted using stranded colorwork in two contrasting colors. Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Sierra Skies Cowl

The Sierra Skies Cowl is available to purchase on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! A cozy cowl inspired by the beautiful colorful gradients created every day in the Sierra Nevada skies. The cowl is worked in the round as a long tube, using linen stitch to knit four colors and create a gradient. Once complete, the ends are joined together to form your cowl. Wear on your next adventure under the big blue sky. Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Western Slope Beanie

The Western Slope Beanie is available to purchase on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! It features a gorgeous braided cable that sits between a squishy, stretchy rib pattern with just the perfect amount of slouch. This is the perfect beanie to pair with your favorite DK weight yarn, and it looks great with a semi-solid colorway or a tweedy neutral. The Western Slope Beanie is both cozy and stylish and will fit into anyone’s wardrobe. Wear it on your next trek through your favorite mountain trail. Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.

Sensu Lace Scarf

The Sensu Lace Scarf is available to purchase on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and in my Etsy Shop! This lightweight lacy scarf is a perfect accessory for in between seasons, when it’s too warm for our cozy wool cowls, and still too cool for bare skin. It features a repeating motif depicting a Japanese folding fan, known as a sensu. The fingering weight yarn chosen for this scarf features alpaca for warmth and silk for strength that adds a touch of elegance to this project. Click here for more pattern details about the yarn, sizing, and notions recommendations.