What a happy reminder of Spring is the sight of crocus bursting through the snow!

Blocked measurements 11.5” x 24”

This pattern is designed with using those 2 - 3 skeins of impulse yarn purchases in mind. Keep to similar weights and you can’t go wrong!

This rectangular scarf was inspired by the ruffled neck feathers of an African Grey parrot named Rae. I work at a bird farm, let’s just say that Rae has yet to warm up to me. I have the scars to prove it.

These mitts were inspired by the design on top of a table I ran across while surfing my Offer Up app. It turned out to be an impossible maze - hence the name NO EXIT.

So, I’ve just designed a hat inspired by a bird. Her name is Rae. She does NOT like me. How do I know this?

This design was inspired by the Folk music of Quebec as performed by Le Vent du Nord.

This design was inspired by a concert I attended of French Canadian folk music performed by Le Vent du Nord.

This color combination was inspired by the colors of the Hyacinth Macaw - cobalt and gold.

This is a great way to use up leftovers of fingering weight or sock yarn!

This design incorporates two of my favorite styles of knitting: stranded color work and Bavarian twisted stitches.

This shawl was inspired by beautiful tessellated floor tiles in the Parisian café, Ob-La-Di. I wanted to pick up the floor and throw it fabulously around my shoulders. I hope I have achieved that with this design.

This idea came to me about 2 in the morning..as most of my best ideas do! I have been looking all over for elastic headbands that aren’t flat, but resemble their smaller round cousin - the “ouchless” ponytail holder. I still haven’t found any, so I thought there might be a way to use I cord to make them more rounded and comfortable while still ...

Pattern includes instructions for 4 sizes as follows:

3 yarns in one of my favorite colors that were “close, but not close enough” actually CAN work together! I had my doubts at first, but I love it! Yayyy for stash diving!

This hat was born out of the need to wear something under cycling helmets on cold days. Quite a few of my friends already owned a “regular” Geanie’s Beanie - addition of the brim was a suggestion to help keep rain out of our eyes while riding.

Simple repetitive pattern makes a beautiful reversible fabric. The perfect project for when you can’t really pay attention to your knitting! Sets off well the incredible beauty of Madeline Tosh dyeing variants.

Traditional Norwegian Star pattern makes a beautiful and warm headband or hat. Instructions are included for Child and Adult size Headband as well as Child and Adult size Hat. 4 patterns in one! Pattern includes color chart.

Have you ever been on an airplane wishing you had your own soft, yummy smelling, hand-knit neck cuddle upon which to rest your head (and calm your nerves) rather than some