FISS (Fair Isle Slip Stitch) is a method for working a 3-color motif. Knitting with only 1 or 2 colors at a time, this technique works like magic to give the appearance of 3 colors in each row. Helen Robertson from the Shetland Islands developed this technique.

This scarf is inspired by the work of designer Lucy Hague, who has done much to advance the field of slip-stitch, reversible patterns.

This fun child’s hat incorporates a provisional cast-on, short rows, and Kitchener stitch grafting. These techniques are not explained in the pattern.

These socks are made from the top down measuring your foot for a perfect fit. You choose the yarn and needle size. Fits most adult sizes.

Combining two colors, double-knitting and reversible cables makes this scarf unique.

Keep your ears warm without overheating your head when out in the snow. This project is great for beginners in stranded knitting. It works up quickly with only two colors of worsted weight yarn. Pattern has five sizes and two widths (3 & 4 inches, 7.6 & 10.2cm).

Coasters are a quick knit and an easy way to learn a new technique such as intarsia. Felting the coasters gives the added bonus of hiding any inconsistencies in the work. Coasters are also a good stashbuster project as they use small amounts of yarn.

Reversible scarves are lovely on both sides and are great for keeping warm on cold days. This scarf is worked with slipstitch cables over a garter stitch background, yielding the same Saxon braid cable pattern on both sides of the fabric.

Disclaimer: This pattern is a handout used in classes I teach. Pattern assumes knowledge of invisible stranding, or ladderback jaquard. I am not able to provide long-distance pattern support for using this technique. You may reference the Sockmatician’s video tutorial or Yslolds’s photo tutorial.

Cozy and quick to work up, these little beauties will brighten your day and keep your pulse points warm. Worked in the round and using a ribbed cast-on, they make a great beginner Fair Isle project. Uses less than 100 yds of each color.

This richly cabled beret is worked circularly from the bottom up using sport weight yarn. Pattern includes adult sizes small and medium, brim circumferences 17 and 18 inches (43 and 46 cm).

A Reversibly Cabled Scarf

This pretty Christmas stocking works up quickly using almost two complete balls of Encore worsted. It makes a great beginner stranded project.

Stretch the Ride MKAL details

This sweater is knit in one piece from the top down in a raglan style with no seams. The button bands are worked at the same time as the body using intarsia. Pattern is in two sizes, 6 and 12 months.

These socks are knit at a tight gauge to give a firm, long wearing fabric. The yarn is heavy and the cuffs are long to keep your feet and ankles toasty on cold winter days.

This pattern was designed in honor of Sue, who succumbed to cancer in 2011.

Pattern is also available in Czech thanks to petiii.

This blanket has diagonal garter stripes surrounded with a narrow garter stitch border. The pattern is simple to learn, so once you are established your mind will be free to bathe this baby in prayer.

An easy, yet pretty pattern, Feather & Fan has withstood the test of time!

Weight of yarn determines size and gauge. For smaller pumpkin use sport weight yarn doubled with gauge of 4 st per inch. For larger pumpkin use worsted weight yarn doubled with gauge of 3 st per inch.

This pattern is now available in Danish as well as English. Thanks to bubbihund for the translation.

The lace pattern has a three stitch rhythm to it.

This stranded hat is worked from the bottom up in worsted weight yarn, using less than 50g of each color. The pattern is written for one size (adult small/medium), which can be enlarged some by using larger needles.

This pattern was designed in honor of friend Suzanna, who succumbed to cancer in 2014. For any chemo cap, use a yarn that is both soft and washable. To test for softness, rub the yarn on the back of your neck.