Whether you are at home on the prairie, or stalking the urban jungle, the right accessories can elevate the simple to the sublime. A shawl knit from the center out, with a knit on border is perfect for the first time lace knitter to practice her aim; more experienced knitters can enjoy a perfect bulls-eye with this eye catching shawl in the per...

Many famous mathematical problems involve a particular kind of prime number, known as a Mersenne Number. In 1903, Dr. Frank Cole solved one of the most famous of these problems; almost 120 years after its delivery, his paper continues to charm both professional and armchair mathematicians. Dr. Cole presented a talk entitled, “On the Factoring o...

A sweetly pert cardigan, perfect for Spring days, with fully-fashioned shaping, a deeply scooped neck and delicately flared sleeves.

When I first met my husband, I knew he liked baseball. Now that we’ve been married for a few years, I realize I was wrong. He doesn’t like baseball. He loves baseball. Few things make him happier than an afternoon at the ballpark. He divides his year into two seasons: October and Almost October.

Among my mother’s many talents is jewelry making. She makes the most unusual necklaces, and even though I dress in simple clothes, I almost always wear one of her pieces. This cowl was inspired by her adornments; the yarn reminded me of the delicate suit she wore to my wedding and the gossamer lace feels as good as mother’s hug.

Ideal for use with independently dyed yarns, this blanket beautifully celebrates hand dyed yarns in multiple weights. Whether you use fingering weight held single and double or a fingering weight and a worsted weight, Johanson is perfect for stylish babies and adults alike. Knitting this in a fingering weight yarn opens the door to the glorious...

With an asymmetrical closure and neckline, a luxurious angora yarn and a body skimming shape, Mado Cherie is as effortlessly chic as the Chanel jacket that inspired it. Comfortably loose- beautiful as a suit jacket or a casually cozy top, and tailored without being tight, this cardigan goes from work to play as easily as it knits! Add Mado Cher...

A fitted, figure flattering fair isle with a deeply scooped neck, hourglass silhouette and raglan construction. Designed to fit with no ease but still be easy to knit, Danien offers the knitting satisfaction of a charted pattern without resulting in a shapeless garment. The spare, open neckline is flattering while also perfectly suiting a butto...

Turning a garment sideways opens up many possibilities for color and shaping. This simple hat, based on a favorite of my grandmothers, uses simple striping to create an interesting graphic effect without difficult knitting! Don’t be concerned about the grafting at the end; when you finish this hat, you’ll never have to look up grafting again!

Malabrigo beanies are the popular topper in our house. With the holidays arriving, this hat knits up quickly, leaving you plenty of time for cookie consumption. Or enough time to make another, since your boyfriend wants to keep the first!