Lace is a collection of our favourite lacy designs. From delicate shawls to pretty sweaters and chunky accessories, this is a perfect sampler for the lace knitter.

A collection of our cosiest, toastiest patterns to keep you warm when the temperature starts dropping!

Zero Hour Knits is a collection of patterns intended to be knitted for last minute gifts.

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A luxuriously soft cardigan with a stunning stitch pattern at the shoulders. Holding a strand of merino and silk 4ply yarn together with alpaca and silk blend laceweight yarn gives unsurpassed softness and a subtle shine. This works perfectly with both the open, airy lace pattern and simple stocking stitch.

A gorgeous, cabled sweater. Narrow twisted cables really pop against a backdrop of reverse stocking stitch – perfect for showing off a beautiful yarn! This sweater was worked in a five-colour gradient set and we include a table showing where to change colours when working with five different yarns as pictured– or of course you could work it in ...

A simple aran weight cowl neck sweater that’s perfect for relaxed wear. The lace pattern looks complicated but it’s actually just a clever combination of easy to work stitches. There’s a choice of three different body lengths, two cowl lengths and advice on customising the sleeves too. This is the sweater version of my Lochnagar Top – a lacewei...

A super simple, slightly cropped sweater with a gorgeous lace pattern.

A beautiful cardigan designed to showcase a gorgeous set of miniskeins – or to use up all the leftover sock yarn in your stash! The lace pattern looks complicated, but it’s really just a clever combination of easy to work stitches. Knitted in a luscious merino, silk and yak blend yarn, this waterfall cardigan is made to snuggle up in.

Snuggle up in a super cosy cardigan with a pretty lace design. This is perfect winter wear and knits up so quickly with super bulky yarn and big needles.

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A beautiful cardigan with instructions for long or short sleeves – the perfect garment for transitioning between the seasons. A top down, seamless cardigan with a stunning lace design. The photo shows the 80 cm/32” cardigan on a model with 85 cm/34” chest

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A pretty cardigan with a v-neck front and back and symmetrical slanting lace patterns. This cardigan is knit from the top down – we work the neckline in four panels for the front and back right/left shoulders, then join them up to knit the body. Stitches are picked up round the armholes to form the sleeves.

A stunning mohair silk cowl with an unusual and beautiful stitch pattern. This light and delicate cowl will definitely become a firm favourite. It measures 38 cm x 140 cm/15” x 55”, so big enough to wrap around twice, but uses less than 50g of yarn, making this super quick to knit – perfect for gifting!

A super simple, oversized cropped sweater with a stunning elongated basketweave pattern.

A super simple, oversized cropped sweater that’s maybe the most flattering garment I own. Super comfy, super cozy and looks amazing – your wardrobe needs this!

A cosy cardigan with a flattering drape front. An Dùbhlachd is knitted from the top down with set in sleeves and is completely seamless. This simple garter stitch design with a modern lace motif is universally flattering. Instructions for 10 sizes are given: to fit bust 80 (85, 90, 95) [100, 105, 110] {120, 130, 140} cm/32 (34, 36, 38) [40, 42,...

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A ballet-wrap style summer top with gathers below the shoulders and a beautiful lace design.

A pretty cami top with an elegant and modern lace pattern. This deceptively simple pattern comes in nine sizes from 70 cm/28” to 150 cm/60” and with a choice of three body lengths – short crop, long crop and full length, strap lengths and coverage options to suit everyone.

A simple cowl neck top that’s perfect for relaxed summer wear. The lace pattern looks complicated but it’s actually just a clever combination of easy to work stitches.

A super simple oversized cropped sweater with an easy “knit and purl” geometric pattern on a background of textured reverse stocking stitch. The cropped construction and plenty of ease make this extremely flattering. The dk weight yarn mean it’s both cosy and quick to knit.

A super simple oversized cropped sweater that’s maybe the most flattering garment I own. Super comfy, super cozy and looks amazing – your wardrobe needs this!

A cute sweater with a pretty heart motif. A joy to knit, we loved watching the geometric pattern (and of course those adorable hearts) appear as the easy fairisle yoke was completed.

A pretty hat pattern in an unusual stitch pattern. A versatile knit with a wide range of sizes from newborn to adult large, and three colourwork options letting you create beautiful and unique hats for every occasion. Perfect for using mini skeins or leftover odds and ends of sock yarn too! The pattern uses dipped stitches which look just like ...

A stunning shawl with an unusual and beautiful stitch pattern. This light and airy shawl will definitely become a firm favourite. We include instruction for two sizes. The smaller size only uses around half a skein of yarn, making it super quick to knit - perfect gifting material. The larger size still uses less than a skein of laceweight yarn,...

A cute tee specially designed for mini skein sets and gradient yarns – although it’ll look great in any yarn! The simple stitch pattern showcases gorgeous colour combinations perfectly. The lace sections look complicated, but it’s actually just a clever combination of easy to work stitches.

A worsted weight version of our classic winter warmer – Courie In.

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A sweet and simple children’s sweater with zigzag colourwork detailing. Worked from the top down using a yoked construction, this straightforward knit is totally seamless. Available in 9 sizes to fit newborns to 11 year olds.

A cute cropped tee with a delicate lace yoke. The zigzag lace design is interspersed with heart shaped double nupps, giving this crop its name.

A cute cropped tee specially designed for mini skein sets and gradient yarns – although it’ll look great in any yarn! The simple stitch pattern showcases gorgeous colour combinations perfectly. The lace sections look complicated, but it’s actually just a clever combination of easy to work stitches.

A cute cropped cardigan with a pretty lace yoke. Worked with a yoked construction from the top down, this is a quick to knit, but lightweight, warm weather cardigan. Available in 8 sizes to fit bust from 75 to 150 cm/30” to 60”. Lace patterns have both charts and written instructions, we include both metric and imperial measurements, and most i...

A cute cropped cardigan with a pretty lace yoke. Worked with raglan sleeves from the top down, this is a quick to knit, but lightweight, warm weather cardigan. Available in 9 sizes to fit bust from 70-155cm/28” to 62”. Lace patterns have both charts and written instructions, we include both metric and imperial measurements, and most importantly...

A pretty cardigan with a v-neck front and back and symmetrical slanting lace patterns. This cardigan is knit from the top down – we work the neckline in four panels for the front and back right/left shoulders, then join them up to knit the body. Stitches are picked up round the armholes to form the sleeves.

A pretty sweater with a v-neck front and back and symmetrical slanting lace patterns. This sweater is knit from the top down – we work the neckline in four panels for the front and back right/left shoulders, then join them up to knit the body. Stitches are picked up round the armholes to form the sleeves.

Quick to knit winter warmers. These mitts are something a little bit special – the symmetrical lace patterns look super complicated, but are actually very straightforward. They knit up fast in beautiful hand-dyed yarn, making them great gifting material for a knitworthy friend – or a well-deserved treat for yourself! Dalgety Bay is a little tow...

A quick, chunky knit cowl in a simple textured pattern. This cowl is perfect gifting material when you need something at the last minute - you can easily knit it up in a single evening. The pattern contains instructions for three sizes.

A quick, chunky knit hot water bottle cozy in a simple textured pattern. This cozy is perfect gifting material when you need something at the last minute - you can easily knit it up in a single evening.

A quick, chunky pair of slippers in a simple textured pattern. Perfect gifting material when you need something at the last minute - you can easily knit these up in a single evening. The pattern contains instructions for three sizes.

A quick, chunky knit hat in a simple textured pattern. Perfect gifting material when you need something at the last minute - you can easily knit it up in a single evening. The pattern contains instructions for three sizes.

A lightweight summer cardigan with an intricate floral lace pattern. This cardigan is knitted from the top down using a yoked construction and has a cute cropped design. This cheery bright green cardigan was knitted for a great friend to wear on her wedding day, and I hope it’s the perfect knit for a special occasion.

A cosy cowl with zigzag stripes of intricate lace. Lightweight and warm in alpaca yarn, this is a real treat to wrap up in. Suilven is an iconic peak in the Scottish Highlands – the zigzags in the lace mirror its distinctive peaks. The lace pattern is easier than it looks and working through the different rows in the zigzag pattern makes this a...

A pretty hat with zigzag stripes of delicate lace. Lightweight and warm in alpaca yarn, this is a real treat to wear. Suilven is an iconic peak in the Scottish Highlands – the zigzags in the lace mirror its distinctive peaks. The lace pattern is easier than it looks, and working through the different rows in the zigzag pattern makes this an eng...

A stunning crescent shawl with a gorgeous leaf lace pattern and pretty pointed edging. We begin by working a wide crescent in garter stitch followed by a deceptively simple lace pattern. This shawl has a huge wingspan, making it perfect to wrap yourself up in – which means that you can wear it in so many different ways!

A pretty shawl with a beautiful floral design and intricate lace edging. This delicate little wrap uses less than 380yds / 350m of laceweight yarn, so it knits up quickly – perfect gifting material or a luxurious treat for yourself. This shawl was inspired by a biking trip in the Highlands of Scotland where we came across an unbelievable patch ...

A gorgeous shawl in a simple but striking pattern. This is a quick knit in cosy dk yarn, perfect for keeping the chill at bay on Autumn evenings – a shallower triangle makes this the perfect shape to wrap up in! Zigzag stripes work so well with beautiful hand-dyed yarn, making this a piece you’ll want to wear again and again. The lace edging lo...

A pretty, crescent shawl with a stunning diamond pattern and pointed edging. We begin by working a wide crescent in garter stitch, then work a zig-zag edging of diamond lace. The lace pattern is very simple, and looks much more complex than it really is. This shawl was named for the bright red russula mushrooms that appear in the forest in late...

A gorgeous cardigan with a cosy garter stitch shawl front and pretty smocking details. This cardigan is totally seamless. Fiacaill is knit from the top down, starting at the back shoulders working down to the armpit, we then pick up stitches at the front of the shoulders and work down to the armpit at the front. All stitches are worked down to ...

Abriachan is the first in a series of patterns inspired by my Summer Travels - you can read about them here.

A gorgeous lace shawl with a stunning edging. Eyebright is worked from the top down, with short rows giving it a subtle crescent shape. The main body of the shawl is worked in stockinette, and the edging is made up of a band of floral lace which blends into a delicate, open diamond pattern. The bound off edge is blocked into points. Named for t...

A stunning wide scarf in a pretty Estonian lace stitch pattern with a gorgeous edging, blocked into delicate points. This shawl is worked from the centre out so that both sides are perfectly symmetrical. The yarn is an unbelievably soft and buttery heavy lace weight yarn, almost a 4ply. Its luxurious softness and fabulous handdyed colourways wo...

A pretty little shawl with stunning zigzag edging. Short row shaping gives this shawl a delicate curve and “mini-nupps” add interest to the lace section. This shawl is quick to knit and only uses 50g of laceweight yarn – perfect gifting material!

A fitted cardigan with a flattering drape front. Moseley in Spring is knitted from the top down with set in sleeves and neat ribbed edgings. A lightweight, and ever so slightly cropped version of our classic Moseley Cardigan in 4ply yarn with cute stripes. A perfect transitional piece for sunny Spring days. Instructions for 10 sizes are given: ...

A classic fitted sweater with sheer and solid stripes. We alternate between airy, lightweight mohair silk lace yarn used by itself and held together with a buttery soft 4ply blend of merino and silk. This sweater is light as a feather, like wearing a fluffy cloud, but it certainly excels at keeping the chill at bay! You can replace the 4ply yar...

Soft, warm and quick to knit. This is a perfect winter warmer and would make a fabulous gift. This cowl is an interesting mix of stitch patterns and textures, and looks much more complicated than it really is!

“Courie in” is a Scottish phrase meaning to “snuggle up” - and it’s the perfect name for this oversized, supremely warm, wrap front cardigan. This is a real winter warmer, ideal for nestling into with a mug of cocoa on a cold day. And it’s so quick to knit! This cardigan has a slightly unusual construction. Sleeves are knitted first from cuff t...

A stunning shawl with zigzag stripes of delicate lace. Worked from the centre outwards to make it perfectly symmetrical. Knitted in a luxurious alpaca blend yarn, this will certainly keep you feeling cosy as well as looking fabulous. This would work just as well as a beautiful everyday scarf as it would as a breathtaking wrap over an evening dr...

A stunning shawl that looks amazing but is actually fairly straightforward to knit. The pattern gives two sizes - for an 80” and 50” shawl. Using only 60g and 35g of laceweight yarn each, this is a perfect pattern for using up the end of a special ball of yarn. Sineabhar is Scots Gaelic for both gin and juniper, and this was knitted up for a co...

A beautiful, delicate top that’s quick to knit - even in laceweight yarn. The ideal Summer knit, something lightweight that still

We all know from school that letters are used to replace “unknown” numbers in Mathematics, but there are actually many conventions about which letters should be used for what purpose. We often use x and y for variables in equations, f for a function, c for a constant term. We use many Greek letters too. Gamma (γ) often denotes a curve, phi (φ) ...

A quick, simple knit that looks stunning. Knits up fast on big needles with easy to remember repeats. Centaurea is the genus of cornflowers, the vivid blue of this cowl reminded me of their striking colour. Knit this up in a bold coloured yarn to add some brightness to your life on Winter days.

A pretty fairisle sweater dress to keep you feeling cosy and looking fabulous!The dress is knitted in the round from the top down with a yoked construction. We use “jogless stripe” techniques to avoid a jump in the colourwork pattern as we knit in the round. Instructions are given for 10 sizes. We recommend knitting one size smaller than usual ...

Quick to knit mitts with a gorgeous “dipped” edge. This is one to break out your brightest, boldest colours for!

Quick to knit mitts with a striking colourwork motif. Rowan Felted Tweed is a luxurious yarn with a worn in look available in a gorgeous palette of colours, perfect for fairisle.

A quick and easy to knit hat in superchunky yarn. This would be a perfect first cabled project and can be easily knit in an afternoon. We use worsted weight yarn held double throughout.

A fitted cardigan with a flattering drape front in a pretty lace pattern. This is a simple but stunning knit that could be dressed up or down. Queen’s Park Cardigan is knitted from the top down with set in sleeves, neat twisted rib edgings and an oversized blanket front. Using sportweight yarn on larger than normal needles and blocking creates ...

A cute hot water bottle cover with a sweet fairisle design. The perfect thing for warming chilly toes after a day in the mountains. This cover is knitted from the bottom up in the round with no seaming. We use jogless stripe techniques to ensure seamless colour changes. This is perfect gift material, worked in bulky yarn it takes no time at all...

A classic sweater in a cotton/linen blend to keep the chill at bay on Summer evenings. Cute nautical stripes and neat twisted rib edgings make this a wardrobe staple. This sweater is seamless, knitted from the top down, and has set in sleeves. Instructions for 10 sizes are given: to fit bust 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52, 56)”. Guidance fo...

A classic fitted sweater with pretty detailing at the shoulders. The slightly longer length is flattering and elegant, while twisted ribbing gives a neat and finished look. The recommended yarn is gorgeous undyed cashmere, adding a touch of luxury to a simple knit. This sweater is seamless, knitted from the top down, and has set in sleeves. Ins...

A fitted cardigan with a flattering drape front. Moseley is knitted from the top down with set in sleeves and neat twisted rib edgings. Using dk/light worsted yarn on larger than normal needles and blocking creates an airy fabric with beautiful drape. Please ensure

A cosy wrap in a pretty lace pattern. Lightly felting this piece softens up the yarn and gives it a beautiful worn-in look.

A stunning lace shawl with a geometric design. There are three distinct bands of lace in the shawl, working from larger to smaller diamonds with a lace edge. The shawl is constructed as a traditional triangular shawl, with the lace patterns to the right and left sides of the spine mirror images of each other.

A soft, warm, lofty cowl in a pretty stitch pattern. Knitted in handspun alpaca yarn, this is guaranteed to keep you toasty all winter. Bulky yarn means it’s a quick knit too. The stitch pattern is suitable for beginner lace knitters and easy to memorise. This cowl is knit flat, then the cast-on and bind-off edges are grafted together.

A simple sweater with chunky garter stitch accents to show off your handspun yarn. The yarn shown is handspun from handcarded batts available from my Etsy shop Caora Fibres. The sweater is worked in the round from the top down with raglan sleeves.

A cute hat that’ll keep your ears warm. Knits up quickly in cosy chunky yarn. The double moss stitch band is worked flat, then you join in the round for the stockinette crown. Short row shaping is added for a better fit, keeping your ears cosy! The hat is finished with a simple crochet edging and a pom pom.

A cute, quick knit hat in an easy to memorise lace pattern.

A flattering fitted sweater that’s quick to knit. The lace pattern is easy to memorise, and both charts and written instructions are given. The sweater is knitted from the top down with a yoked construction. All shaping is done by changing needles and stitch patterns. Extended advice on how to customize the sweater is also given.

A gorgeous lace shawl inspired by trees in blossom. The design is based on a traditional Estonian leaf lace pattern with the addition of a floral motif. The pattern includes both charts and written instructions, as well as full instructions for the lace stitches used.

A slouchy lace beanie hat knitted in luxury yarn. The pictured yarn is handspun yak down, but I have suggested a commercially available alternative. The lace pattern is very simple to knit, but it’s one I really love. I’ve given both written instructions and a chart.

A classic cabled cardigan in luxury yarn. Featuring a longer length style and chunky garter stitch edgings to keep you cosy. This cardigan is worked top down with raglan sleeves. Stitches round the front edges and neck are picked up and worked in garter stitch. Charts and written instructions are given for the cabled sections.

Another one for my karate instructor mum. Last year for Christmas I knitted her a Mae Geri scarf(Mae Geri and Kekomi are karate kicks!) which she loves so I’ve made her something similar this year. This is a very simple lace pattern using big needles so it’s an incredibly quick, but impressive, knit. Perfect gift material! The yarn used is my h...

A soft, warm cardigan to keep you toasty when the snow starts falling. Featuring chunky cuffs and wraparound front in double moss stitch for extra cosiness. Seamless construction and aran yarn make this a quick and satisfying knit.

A cosy winter classic. Knitted up in chunky Bluefaced Leicester yarn for the ultimate in warmth and comfort. This is an easy knit, but lace stitches and cables keep it interesting. This design uses “fake cable” stitches – they’re much easier than using a cable needle but practically indistinguishable! Full instructions for all stitches used are...

The perfect Autumn cardigan. Warm, fuzzy yarn and chunky edgings keep you cozy; bracelet length sleeves and an open front mean you don’t overheat. Knits up quickly on larger needles and it’s cute too!

A cozy scarf in a beautiful lace pattern reminiscent of falling leaves. This knits up surprisingly quickly in a luxury dk yarn which comes in a wide range of naturally dyed colours.

A cute lacy hat in two sizes, perfect for Autumn. The hat pictured is made with my own handspun, handdyed Bluefaced Leicester yarn, but I’ve suggested two commercially available yarns that would be fine too. If you want me to spin you up some yarn for this pattern though, just let me know!

A lovely light and drapey cardigan knitted in laceweight silk, perfect for keeping the chill at bay on long summer evenings. An understated design with a pretty floral lace edging.

This is a knitting pattern for a gorgeous pair of armwarmers in a lace and cable pattern, with fisherman’s rib on the palm. These are very cosy, knitted in a supersoft cashmere blend yarn. Having said that, any aran/worsted weight yarn would do - substitute your favourite! They would make an ideal gift, or a special treat for yourself.

A beautiful lace cowl in a lovely fuzzy yarn. An understated lace design which could be dressed up or down, it would go equally well with jeans and a t-shirt as with evening dress. The pattern is simple and elegant, pretty but not too fussy.

A quick to knit pattern with easy “fake cables” on both sides.