Gretchen Mac

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Pullover
“Scandent” is a horticultural term to describe plants with a climbing mode of growth. In addition to the cables vining up the sleeves are sophisticated touches like the split hem, A-line shaping, and tubular edges, which all combine to create this warm and cozy sweater that is a delight to wear. I hope you like it too!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Sunglow Shawl is an asymmetrical triangle shawl that is worked flat from one corner with increases on every other row. A slipped garter stitch edging is worked on both sides of the shawl body, then carried around the corner to bind off the end of the shawl. Both charted and written instructions are provided.
Knitting: Cardigan
The Finial & Fern Cardigan is a top-down, drop sleeve colorwork cardigan with two length options. The construction starts at the shoulders, which are worked flat down to the underarm. The front and back pieces are then joined together to work in the round with a center selvage for steeking.
Knitting: Cowl
In southcentral Alaska, a Williwaw wind is a sudden wild gale that rolls off the mountains. As a kid I loved hiking to Williwaw Lakes, and the motifs in this cowl represent the sub-alpine plants that grew along the trail: dwarf dogwood flowers, paperbark birches, and wild roses with big ruby rosehips. This cozy knit embodies everything I love a...
Knitting: Cowl
I had some leftover yarn from a sweater and decided to make something to keep my neck cozy on frosty winter mornings. I get annoyed by cowls that slump down and leave your neck exposed, so I wanted something big and chunky and WARM: a double wrap, double thick, bulky-weight cowl should do the trick!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Alba Fog hat is the coziest way to keep your head warm on misty winter mornings. With a squishy textured stitch pattern and cuddly combination of alpaca and mohair yarn, this accessory makes a wonderful gift and is a delight to knit.
Knitting: Scarf, Beanie, Toque
The Clayton Hat and Scarf are comfy, all gender accessories that are fast and fun to knit! The hat comes in two fit options: beanie and slouch. It is worked in the round from the bottom up with a 1x1 twisted rib hat band and a slipped garter stitch rib pattern. The scarf is worked flat with a matching stitch pattern and i-cord edging. Both piec...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Junebug Hat is a super cozy semi-fitted beanie that looks great with both solid and variegated colorways! It is worked from the bottom up with an easy to memorize stitch pattern and a double 1x1 ribbed brim.