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Finding Your Way, a Mosaic Cowl and Mittens!

© Kellie Nuss for Knotions Magazine I know, it was only last week I published the SuperStardust shawl and thank you all for all the love you gave it on Ravelry and Instagram. Really amazing, although I have to admit, I wouldn't resist my lovely superstar model either, such a great girl and model. And there I am again. This time, I am not releasing one , but actually two patterns at the same time. No wonder though, they are meant to go together ;-). Meet my Finding Your Way Cowl and Mittens, inspired by labyrinth gardens. As a child I loved to get lost in those gardens, trying to find my way to the centre. Usually, a lookout tower nestled in there, made it all worth it. Breathtaking views over the hedges and another chance to puzzle my route back out. © Kellie Nuss for Knotions Magazine I am currently enjoying a lot of makes with the mosaic crochet technique, a technique you can work in several ways. Because both these patterns are worked in the round, I use

SuperStardust, a little girl's dream 🌠

Summer is slowly coming to an end and I have to admit I am ready for it. It was a long hot summer here in France and as summers are: hectic, buzzing, full of joy and holiday visitors. But it was also a time of personal changes and unexpected troubles. We had to adjust and find new ways to move forward. It took time and effort but I think we have a new balance now, so let's move on! The little girl who inspired me to design this wrap showed me how to be a stardust sparkling superstar. Big dreams, unicorns and a pink sparkly shawl... what else does a girl need in life? SuperStardust has a slightly unusual shape, with the neck standing up a bit. It ensures a nice fit when worn around the back of the neck but does not bother when worn in the front. With its variety of stitches, it tries to convey the joy, confidence and sparkles of that wonderful time in life: childhood. This crescent wrap is 112 cm wide (about 44 ½") and 55 cm deep (about 22 ½"), measured in th