Watch out! There is a bobble rolling down this hat and it is getting bigger as it rolls down your head! The meandering path of “snowballs” rolling down the hill may look like twisted stitches, but it is actually formed by a tiny lace repeat.

Inspired by fringed gloves seen at the annual craft market in Riga, Latvia, these gloves feature knitted-in Latvian Fringe, a twisted braid, and a traditional color work motif.

Simple, sophisticated, fitted and feminine.

This fun scarf is reminiscent of the fringed vests of the 1960’s. The knitted-in Latvian fringe at the edges of the scarf is an unusual technique and not something for a beginner, but with a little help from the step by step photo tutorial, it is easily mastered and knits up quickly once you get past the fringe.

Named for the scenic highway that hugs Iceland’s coast, the Ring Road Cardigan puts a new twist on classic Icelandic style. Slipped stitches are used for the color work, thus adding texture and taking away some of the difficulty of Nordic knitting. (Only one color per row, no stranding!)

A charted pattern with both lace and cable stitches and an optional pom pom on the top.

Here is a new slant on a basic mitten pattern. Twisted rib and traveling stitches add texture and visual interest while keeping the pattern fairly simple. Sizes for Child (wrist measurement 6.5”), Women’s small/medium (7.25”), Women’s large/Men’s medium (8”), and Men’s large (9”).

Gauge was taken after blocking.

A unisex mitten pattern that will appeal to men, women, or children, the cuff pattern uses a simple variation on K2, P2 ribbing that adds interest for the knitter and gives these side-gusset mittens a clean look. The cuff is long enough to be folded over and the ribbing pattern looks interesting on either side. Knit in the round on double point...

This simple pattern was specifically designed to show off the unique characteristics of Halo Bundle yarn. One skein of Halo Bundle is really 2 skeins of different yarns that are dyed together. One is a smooth merino and the other is an ultra fluffy mohair. The yarns can be knit together for a soft halo effect, or separately for textural interes...

This cowl is a variation on my popular Crazy Lazy Rib hat patterns. The pattern requires the knitter to be able to do stranded knitting, follow a chart, increase, decrease, and knit in the round. The chart has a 30 stitch by 44 row repeat, which may seem daunting to some, but really, you are just knitting and purling throughout. The pattern is ...

This pattern uses Fleece Artist’s new Halo Bundle yarn, which is really 2 separate yarns--Merino Slim and Angel Hair--that are dyed together. When knit together, the two fine yarns knit to a worsted gauge. The size adjustment is made by changing needle sizes, so the gauge is slightly different depending on what size is being made. The 18” size ...

A Canadian yarn and a famous Canadian garden are the inspiration behind this crescent shaped shawlette. The shawl was designed as a one skein project for Handmaiden Fine Yarns Sea Silk, but it would probably look lovely in other yarns as well, as long as they are smooth enough to show off the detail of the texture stitch.

The Subtle Tee gets its name from its subtle shaping, subtle texture, and subtle sparkle when knit in the recommended yarn. This short sleeve, lightweight tee is a perfect top for spring or summer. The simple texture stitch and seamless styling make this pattern easy, easy, easy, though not necessarily quick due to the fine gauge. The pattern i...

This cleverly constructed, mostly garter stitch scarf works up like magic using cast on / cast off cords that add texture and drape while creating a fringed look at the ends and slots for self-tying wherever you may choose along the length of the scarf. This self-tying feature allows you to create a shorter scarf if you have a limited quantity ...

Half pi shaping and a feather-like lace stitch give this shawlette the appearance of outspread wings on a bird in flight. The pattern is worked from the top down, starting with stockinette stitch and a narrow edging. The wide lace border begins only after all shaping increases have been completed. A crochet loop button hole and button were adde...

A scalloped edge and all-over lattice stitch give these mittens a rich and dainty look worthy of the lady of the manor. In fact, they are a relatively quick knit and quite practical when made in a washable worsted weight yarn. The yarn recommended here is especially lofty and really shows off the texture stitches.

This perky little polka dot pillbox is spot on the trend for whimsical patterns with colorwork. Increases and decreases in the dot pattern create nicely rounded edges and a slightly raised effect that makes the spots really pop!

The Spanish have a tradition of going for an evening stroll or “paseo.” Families stroll with young children, lovers walk hand in hand, and young people flirt with each other as everyone is walking and talking, trying to see each other and be seen. Even though it is just an evening stroll, one tries to look one’s best. Knitted in a colorful hand...

This cowl introduces a new way of doing reversible cables. More of a twist than a true cable, it creates a totally reversible fabric. The pattern is worked flat and uses a provisional cast on so that the knitter can decide to shorten or lengthen the cowl as desired. My finished sample measured 42” by 8” before seaming and used approximately 300...

This unusually constructed hat is knit from the top down with modular triangles pieced together as you go. Once the top circle is complete, the edge stitches are picked up and the sides are knitted in the round. The unusual construction method will yield interesting color effects if the pattern is knit in the suggested graduated color yarn.

This clever little pattern pretends to be a cabled scarf, but no cable needle was used. On close inspection, you will see it is completely reversible, with cables on both the RS and WS. Even more amazing, the pattern stitch can metamorphose to look like a lace stitch with just a little blocking.

Shaped like a tornado, the Tornado Hat features a foldover garter stitch brim for warmth, with traveling stitches winding around the body of the hat. As you decrease for the crown the traveling stitches evolve into a spiraling braid. The braid hangs like a natural ponytail, making it a great option for a chemo hat.

Designed with rollup cuff sleeves, polo collar, and tabard style hem for easy dressing and room for baby to grow.

If you love the look of bobbles, but have always hated the turning that is involved, this scarf is for you! No turning required (until you get to the end of a row, that is).

If you love stranded knitting you will love this hat!

The dramatic color effect in this hat is achieved by using a variation of corrugated ribbing and a yarn dyed in gradually changing colors. The yarn and stitch pattern work together to create color combinations that really pop. Increases and decreases in the ribbing create the geometric pattern and give the hat a funky, wobbly silhouette.

By using a yarn with a long changing color way with one strand from the inside and one from the outside of the skein you get incredible color combinations. Increases and decreases in the ribbing actually create the pattern, so it is a bit slower than regular stranded knitting, but hardly any more complicated. Requires ability to read charts, kn...

Daisy stitch and a lacy bobble stitch are combined to create a highly textured, dressy summer shell that can be worn day or night. This waist length, boat neck style top has built-in ease and subtle shaping to create a fitted, yet drapey silhouette. Intermediate knitting skills are required, including knowledge of increasing and decreasing, ope...

Alternating bands of stockinette and reverse stockinette are broken up by lacy bobbles to create a totally reversible design. Texture is maximized and color pooling is minimized so that this pattern works well with both handpainted and solid color yarns.

An updated version of the All American Baby Hat, with

Inspired by the Eiffel Tower lit up at night, these gloves use the slipstitch method of adding beads. The angora yarn and silver lined black beads create an elegant look.

This hat is deceptively easy! The pattern is based on an Estonian rib stitch that repeats from bottom to top. The yarnovers and decreases in the stitch pattern combine with the fabric’s natural tendency to curl up at the bottom to form a slightly scalloped edge. Decreases at the top and corkscrew tassels combine for a whimsical finish. This pat...

Uses less than 1/3 skein each of red, white and blue yarn.