A casual, loose-fitting sweater, Aiteall by Ines Rodgers is a perfect layering piece. Although it features a boxy fit, the hem and cuffs are finished in a way that softens the shape. The raglan design creates a wide, flattering neckline and the jumper is slightly cropped to the high hip. The brick stitch provides a good balance between solid fabric and lace.

This lightweight cowl, designed by Claudia Dingle, is wonderfully drapey. The post stitch pattern and back loop stitches form an eye-catching textural surface. You can add extra stitch repeats for a loose fit, or extra rounds for a deeper cowl, but bear in mind such changes will affect the amount of yarn needed.

Michelle White's cardigan diverges from most ripple constructions. By using linked stitches rather than standard stiches, the 'links' create extra waveforms like ripple marks in wet sand. This flowing garment has plenty of positive ease, an open front and wide, mid-length floaty sleeves.

In Lori Harrison's Deeside Shawl, alternating rows of three different Tunisian crochet stitches create gentle surface ripples, reminiscent of the River Dee flowing from the Cairngorm Mountains to the North Sea. The resulting textured fabric produces a snuggly shawl fit for chilly spring mornings.

Designer Fay Dashper-Hughes uses a new tapestry colourwork method of her own invention to produce flawless pattern definition and clean colour changes. The resulting fabric is thick and durable, and a double-layered bottom lends extra strength. Cleverly, the tension swatch is repurposed as an inside pocket.

Modern, yet classic, Kahena is a casual long-sleeved T-shirt full of Scandinavian elegance by Danish designer Jeanette Bøgelund Bentzen. Linen stitch is used both horizontally and vertically to create clean lines that ripple down the front and back. The straight sleeves have no shaping to produce a relaxed fit.

Yessabett Bueno Fernández's Low Tide is an effortless short-sleeved top using several small details to maximum effect. The circular yoke features a touch of lace and texture in the form of small, repeating arrowheads. The filet-style lace is embossed with contrasting three-dimensional stitches.

Being both structured and designed with abundant positive ease, Michelle Boucher's Marée Basse is a comfortable swing top worked in a continuous spiral from the top down. The unusual-looking treble stitches are made by swapping out the yarn overs with yarn unders.

Made in the simplest way, in one piece, back and forth, Stephen C. Burse Jr.'s lacey scarf is a mindful make. The cables embody the ebb and flow of the tides, and they are interspersed with clusters of stitches that represent seashells cast onto the beach. Available in three widths.

This airy lace motif in Emilia Johansson's Seashell top was inspired by its namesake. In the centre of each square, cut-out, fan-shaped clusters of stitches represent fluted shells. Made in two identical pieces, with the sleeves being worked as part of the body piece, the wide, ribbed hem offers a bit of shaping through the waist and high hip.

Inspired by sea spray and sea foam, braids of puff stitches cascade down Linda Skuja's Spenedrift top like turbulent, frothing water. The stitch pattern is akin to a modified pineapple stitch, with the central pineapple replaced with a bold, solid diamond shape. The intricate yoke is complemented by a plainly stitched body, which can be lengthened if desired.

Claudia Dingle's lightweight tank top is a classic crochet design, using crochet squares which are joined as you go. Each square motif is created by making a circle flanked by four angled brackets, forming a kaleidoscope of negative space.