This gorgeous knitting project will test your knitting mettle.

This is where it all starts, casting on between the shoulder blades

The flare at the cuff is accomplished with short rows and subtle increasing.

The neckline may be beaded, a stunning accent for evening or bridal. Gilding the lily!

Gothlet - a short sleeve version of the Elfin Bride is more practical for every day wear

the central diamond motif is where it all comes together

This easy hat is a great gift for the man in your life. Simple short row shaping is easily guided by markers, making this a mindless project to knit.

Subgenius fans rejoice! Now you can knit or duplicate stitch Bob onto anything. Why not start with this vest? The Dobbs head is used with permission and in homage to the Church of the Subgenius.

You'll reach for this versatile hooded cardigan every day. Sexy fit makes it a standout, and so easy to make up.

Hood detail shows the shoulder shaping as well.

Pockets are so useful and these are very easy to knit.

Zippers make it easy to get into (and out of) your hoodie in a flash.

This elbow patch is knit right in by twisting the stitches, easy to do and will wear like iron.

Simple k1-pi ribbing helps this hoodie fit like a glove and keeps out those chilly drafts.

This version of the L'il Red Riding hoodie was knit using Debbie Bliss Cashmerino superchunky. The fleur de lys chart is also available in the book and may be knit onto any project.

For that special someone who has always wanted a Mohawk, but reluctant to shave his head. This Mohawk hat is cozy and warm, a fun sculptural challenge to knit.

Note the smooth join along this curve, accomplished by picking up stitches along the crown, one for every two rows.

If your man won't wear anything you knit, try this project on for size. He will not be able to resist it!

The skull vest goes for a downhill romp at the cemetary.

This elegant coat is knit in garter stitch using needles much smaller than recommended for the yarn. This tight gauge will keep the coat's backside firm - no saggy butt!

The Slink is cleverly knit sideways with no waist shaping. The purl welts along the waist help it to fit snugly all due to the difference in gauge of the stitch pattern.

This shorter slink grazes the waistline so you can show off that fit tummy. Cap sleeves will showcase your arms and any tattoos they might be adorned with...

This easy fitted pullover has a flattering sweetheart neckline and a feminine intarsia bow to set it off. You may also substitute in any of the other charts in the book if you're not into the bow. Try the skull, stilletto boot or fleur de lys for a change of pace.

I had this Sweetheart pullover knit up for my wonderful massage therapist and Pilates coach, Eleanor Gomez. The world's fastest knitter, Miriam Tegels, cranked this out in just a couple of days!

This witty Valentine pillow is knit up in just a couple of hours. Embroidering a choice message takes a bit longer, but is worth every minute for that priceless reaction. A perfect valentine or shower gift.

You know you want to...

This versatile winter coat is simply knit in garter stitch, but in a nice tight gauge so the fabric has a firm hand. Only another knitter will notice it's a knit coat.

Using a zipper with a pull at each end allows you to open it from the bottom as well, for a peek at what's underneath.

This Cotton Classic Yarn from Tahki - Stacy Charles put me in a mind to knit some diamonds. I was inspired by the Harlequins I saw at Carnevale in Venice a few years ago. I began by simplifying an argyle pattern, skipping the crisscrossing lines and stripping it down to contrasting diamonds.

I had to get creative with the pocket openings to ensure they did not disrupt the line of the argyles. The fabric behind the pocket is actually solid orange, saving the trouble of knitting two more diamonds. The pocket openings actually create the shape of those two bottom center argyles by masking the orange behind them.

I find pockets to be so incredibly useful I rarely knit a sweater without them.

This halter top is the prototype for the Diva Halter you'll find in the domiKNITrix book. Worn here by the lovely Stellah De Ville.

This photo was taken in post card row in San Francisco, also known as Alamo Square, it showcases one of the best vistas in San Francisco.

This fluffy and warm blend of merino wool and micro fiber (Aspen by GGH Muench) knits up quickly and has a lively spring to it. I thought I'd emphasize the latter by knitting garter stitch sideways so the coat would bounce when I walked. And boy does it! This coat demands to be worn with a high heeled shoe or better yet, a tall boot, and most importantly, a supermodel strut.

A few well placed short rows at the cuff give a gentle flare

A zipper with pulls at both ends leaves room for your stride, or can be cozily zipped shut on a winter's day. The sleeve? Flared and over-long. A simple purled welt conceals a fabric pocket and maintains the clean line.

The lovely Cathy Blyther and ever-suave Sal Gurnani model the Devil Hats. Sal's hat is a prototype and that pattern is not available, but Cathy's may be purchased here on the site.

The Elfin Goth is the original prototype which evolved into the Elfin Bride and Gothlet. Shown here in the Presidio forest of San Francisco. Yes, that fog is the real deal, not Photoshop!

The zipper that so many people love on this jacket was actually very impractical. It caught the yarn in its nasty teeth, and rippled when I sat or moved the wrong way.

Ahh, redwood forest and poppies! I love San Francisco.

This warm woolly hat with horns and flaps will get you noticed on the mountain.

This retro inspired cardigan has a contrast collar and faced cuffs and hem, a perfect complement to the beautifully draping Montera yarn from Classic Elite: Llama and wool... yummy!

Here's the Hepburn cardiagn with a double faced shawl collar, classic understated elegance.

The Herringbones cardigan has a beautiful heavy motion from the faced picot bands along its front and hem.

And yes, it will even keep you warm in gale force winds.

The herringbone stitch in the sleeves was modified to use yarnovers instead of raised increases, which opens up the fabric into a gentle and easy lace.

The Mermaidress is a simple cotton dress with lace bodice, seen here from the back.

In a knitted dress, waist shaping is key, as well as the right undergarments. A well structured bra and slip make a world of difference under lacy knitwear.

A simpler lace at the hem makes for a straight edge instead of a rippled scallop.

I centered the lace motif so that it would appear to grow into the v-neck.