Inspired by the fiber content of its yarn, Bamboo features a simple rib pattern that mimics the texture of the bamboo plant. Worked from the toe up with a heel gusset that does not require picking up stitches, Bamboo is simple enough for a first-time sock knitter, but engaging enough for a seasoned one. The light fabric created by the recommend...

An easy to memorize scarf pattern that uses decorative slipped stitches.

Scarlet’s Dark Secret is a beaded lace hat worked in the round from the rim up. Skills needed for this pattern are the ability to knit in the round, knit with beads, and read lace charts. The pattern is provided in three sizes.

This shawl was designed during the 2008 Make 1 Yarn Studio’s Fall Fiber Arts Retreat in the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis in Alberta. Designed and cast-on in Amy Singer’s “Plug and Play Shawl Design” class, the Kananaskis Shawl is a simple rectangular shawl utilizing two lace patterns: one on either edge serving as a border, and the other repeating...

Inspired by the art of Alex Grey, this hat is decorated with a representation of the crown chakra. This simple stranded pattern requires the use of only two colors at a time, with some duplicate stitching used to carry the design into areas where stranding is inconvenient. Using worsted weight yarn, this is a quick knit with warm results. Two v...