This set was inspired by a Victorian ruffled baby collar and bonnet I won in an auction lot. The color combination of the first version was inspired by GGmadeit, the first lady of orange, hence the name of the design. The single-button cardigan and matching bonnet are knit in dk weight yarn, with a contrasting drop-stitch frill added to each. T...

I wanted to design a cozy, warm pullover for winter that would be a modern take on traditional Scandinavian style. The pattern uses a thick, cushy yarn—to make it quick to knit—and one simple band of patterning for minimalist Norwegian style. I chose rolled edges for their casual look—a concealed bit of ribbing controls the roll. Dropped sleeve...

I designed this cardigan for the child of a friend. I have been knitting for her since before her birth, and for each occasion I try to do something different. I had already made her sweaters with Fair Isle colorwork, lace, Icelandic colorwork, and simple stockinette, so this time I decided to do something with texture. I’ve already used her na...

Tunic length, hooded raglan jacket in worsted weight yarn. Moss stitch edges with toggle/zipper/tie closure. Knit in the round for easy finishing. Shown in size 6 (28.5”/72.5cm chest). Sizes 6/8/10/12

Very simple hat and scarf set designed to fit most adults. Hat is ribbed on smaller needles, scarf in garter stitch on larger needles. Gauge isn’t critical since the ribbing should make it fit most. Set uses a full cake of Caron Tea Cakes yarn. I designed this to make for homeless men at my church; I’m offering it free in hopes it may help othe...

Mittens and hats for toddlers through adults! Knit in the round, top down. Why? Because this way, you can use every bit of yarn without worrying about running out- make the cuffs as long as possible!

This pattern was ‘born’ when a friend adopted a beautiful boy she named Moses. Of course I decided he needed a basketweave sweater! I love hoods and easy closures on babies. I like to make baby projects in relative inexpensive, washable yarn (they grow so fast, and spit up so much!) but the strong textured pattern looks good in all kinds of yarn!

I designed this sweater for a friend’s child’s first birthday. I wanted something that would be quick and easy (kids grow so fast she’d outgrow it quickly!), inexpensive to knit (see above!) and give a lot of ‘bang’ for the effort- which is why I went with the pre-striping cake yarn; there’s no striping involved by the knitter. I love hoods on ...

I just love capes on babies (well, on anyone, but especially babies)- so easy to layer over other pieces, and no struggling to get arms into sleeves! Also, you don’t need to know exactly what size the baby is (or is going to turn out to be!) if you’re gift knitting (or knitting in anticipation!) I used an inexpensive, very washable yarn, but a ...

This sweater was born when a friend (very) unexpectedly became a grandfather. I wanted to design a cardigan whose simplicity would work to showcase a beautiful sock yarn. Although I named it “Mason” (after the baby in question) there’s certainly nothing particularly masculine about the design.

Easy baby hooded jacket/cardigan in stockinette with seed stitch (British Moss Stitch) edges, sleeves, and hood. Pattern includes sizes 3, 6, 12 months (which also fits a Vermont Teddy Bear), 2 and 4. Directions included for knitting sleeves flat or in the round, and for choice of closures- zipper, buttons and button holes, buttons and loops, o...

I designed this when a beloved cousin was pregnant and didn’t know the gender of the baby to be- I wanted something with openwork (summer baby!) but not necessarily lacey/feminine. That’s also why I chose a white yarn.

Show your Irish spirit! This sweater was designed for a friend whose daughter wanted something special to wear to our local St. Patrick’s Day Parade! I didn’t have time for a full-on Irish cabled sweater, so I came up with this!

Super quick bulky cowl knitted in the round- requires 2 wheels roving or 3 skeins Savannah as shown; you can make it much deeper if you like (but you’ll need more yarn!) Eyelets trap air for warmth and allow you to breathe through it if you pull it up over your face (hey, it’s REALLY cold out there!)

Cowl to match Miranda Mitts, worked in one piece in the round. This is a good project for the first time knitting cables in the round.

Stretchy cable and ribbing fingerless mitts accommodate most hands, male and female, from teen to adult. You can make 2 pairs of mitts from one skein of wool- make a matching set for you and a friend!