When I was little, my mother made a very special quilt. It was a gift for my sister, who is a few years older than me. The quilt was made up of fabric scraps collected over time, whether they were originally used for doll’s clothes, smocked dresses for us, or cushions and blankets. My mother used a “half square triangle” method of patchwork piecing so that pops of bright, cheerful prints were broken up by calming creams and blues, then she assembled the quilt by hand. It was a labour of love, and the design of the quilt has always held a very treasured place in my heart.

Lamingtons are a tasty dessert here in Australia, made from chocolate-coated sponge cake sprinkled with coconut and often sandwiched with delicious jam in the middle. As this shawl shares layers of soft, squishy goodness with that mouth-watering treat, the name just had to be borrowed! With an easy half pi shape and video tutorials included, La...

What says cozy better than cables? This cardigan uses them as saddle shoulder pieces which seamlessly travel to the ends of the sleeves. For additional texture, the collar plays with wrapped stitches, and the optional patch pockets bring the cable and wrapped stitches together in harmony. As this cardigan is designed for aran weight yarn, it kn...

Morsel is one of those magic little shawls that works for any occasion! The samples used fingering weight and aran weight yarn, although you could actually substitute in any yarn weight and appropriate needle size that you like with the pattern! For extra fun, you can also add pom poms to the ends of the shawl, although these are entirely optio...

We just need a bit of fun sometimes, and these socks are designed to provide it! Featuring starburst patterning, elongated stitches, and knit and purl textures, you’re sure to have the fanciest feet in the room when wearing them!

Meet the cozy, oversized garment your wardrobe needs – the Plush Sweater! With a unique and seamless drop shoulder construction and thoughtful finishing details, this sweater is interesting to make and oh-so-easy to wear. It looks wonderful by itself with leggings and boots, or thrown on over a collared shirt with your favourite pair of jeans. ...

The Dorian Hat is a fantastic project if you’re looking to explore the magic of brioche stitch! The adaptability of the pattern means you can either make a fitted hat OR one with the perfect amount of slouch, depending on your personal preference. When it comes to choosing colours to work with the striped design, you can go for a bold contrast ...

The Dorian Mitts / Mittens are a fantastic project if you’re looking to explore the magic of brioche stitch! The adaptability of the pattern means you can either make a set of fingerless mitts OR full mittens, depending on your personal preference. When it comes to choosing colours to work with the striped design, you can go for a bold contrast...

Have you ever been put off from a lace project by all that stockinette fabric needing to be worked between the eyelets? Then you’ll love garter stitch lace and the Lovelace Shawl! This pattern was specifically designed not to require any purling whatsoever, for those who prefer working the knit stitch. The geometric motifs featured on the shawl...

When you want a sweater with a touch of something special, Flairey is your choice! The majority of the sweater is worked in simple stockinette stitch, but the cuffs and hems are jazzed up with an easy bobble and lace pattern. The result is a better-than-basic throwover that goes with jeans, skirts, leggings, and anything you want to layer it wi...

When you want a cardigan with a touch of something special, Flairey is your choice! The majority of the cardigan is worked in simple stockinette stitch, but the cuffs and hems are jazzed up with an easy bobble and lace pattern. The result is a better-than-basic throwover that goes with tops, shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, dresses, and anything e...

To cast on a scarf, a cowl, or a poncho? Why choose! The Tundra Wrap is a 3-in-1 accessory that can be worn in a multitude of ways by simply buttoning the rectangular shape on different sides. And because the wrap is knit in a bulky weight yarn, it is also a super quick and cozy project to enjoy!

Callitris is a dream knit for the warmer weather. Its minimalist aesthetic with simple details means it can be easily thrown on with your favourite pair of shorts or jeans, or it would look equally lovely tucked into a skirt. The sleeve and body stitches are increased at different rates along the raglan seams of the t-shirt for a perfect fit, a...

The Whale of a Time Shawl is designed as a collaboration with my LYS Yarn Trader and is inspired by the Port Adelaide location of the shop. Sweeping waves of short rows reference the ocean, while the two colour tuck stitch (worked very similarly to brioche) is like whale baleen! The shawl is extra water-like when knit in a selection of blues, b...

Airy, delicate and elegant, the Pizzelle Shawl is a must-have lace weight accessory. The pattern includes 2 different versions for you to choose from – a half pi semi-circle shape, or full pi circle shape – and it’s hard to pick a favourite! You can also add an optional fringe for the perfect boho-chic touch.

Short rows are a wonderful, easy technique in knitting that simply involve working partially across your project. The Semaphore Shawl uses them to create the interesting wedges of garter stitch and lace that give this design its unique look. For an extra fun touch, use a fingering weight sock yarn for the garter stitch sections and switch to mo...

The Quiet Night Shawl was designed as a seasonal piece that can be enjoyed all year round! You can interpret the stars in the lace patterning as Christmas motifs, but also night sky constellations or simply geometric diamonds. Try using 2 neutral colours for the garter stitch sections, and a bright pop for the middle stripes and stars, or simpl...

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This adorable garment is the mini version of our original Saunders Poncho, which means both you and your little one can now match! With cables and the textural goodness of moss stitch, it is the perfect classic throw-over for when the weather gets chilly. Recommended for children ages 4–10 years.

Dolerite is inspired by the gentle minimalism of nature and explores the textural beauty of Tasmania’s rock formations. In a superfine merino, such as White Gum Wool, the shawl is oh-so-soft and cozy. You’ll want to stay wrapped up in it for days!

Lockleys is a wonderful way to use up single skeins of sport weight yarn, and knits up quickly for instant pattern gratification. When worn it looks just like a cozy triangular shawl, but actually involves a clever cowl shape in the construction. Adding a fringe is optional, but highly recommended for that stand-out finishing touch!

Named after a sweet little sheep that lives on Tarndwarncoort homestead, the Tanzy Shawl is a celebration of wool! The shawl makes for a great travel project as you can relax with garter stitch and pops of easy eyelet stripes while you’re away chatting with friends, then knit the beautiful rippling border when you return home. If you haven’t us...

The Salamanca Hat is a perfect project for when you’re craving an engaging accessory knit. Whether it’s changing your needle size or switching textures, there’s always something happening to keep you interested. It doesn’t hurt that the finished hat looks great and goes with everything too!

Soft, delicate, and oh-so floaty, Edenhope is the shawl you want for that touch of elegance. When knit out of a luxurious yarn, such as The Fibre Co.’s Road to China Light base, the shawl has a beautiful drape and the simple stitch textures are showcased wonderfully. The pattern makes for a great travel or television watching project as you can...

When you want a shawl you can mix and match, Thebarton is a go-to choice! Not only can you knit it out of a fingering or DK weight yarn, but you can apply optional tassels and the simple texture is great for both playing with colour or keeping things neutral.

This design is one of the 7 modern, minimalist sock patterns tailored to all natural sock yarns from SOCKS 2018.

The Morgan Shawl is a staple accessory – geometric, minimalist, and great for layering. It looks particularly stunning in a silk blend yarn, such as Skein Merino Silk Sport, which will result in a drapey fabric. Wear it your way, but recommended as a throw-over with your favourite sweater and jeans!

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Pretty and delicate, yet cozy and warm, the First Star Socks are great to wear at any time of year. Each sample was knit using a beautiful non-superwash yarn by WoolUpNorth of Norway, a country from which you can see the pattern inspiring aurora borealis (or Northern Lights). The delicate star motifs feature the same technique of horizontally w...

Love shawls, but hate styling them, or ever worry they’re going to fall off? This accessory is the answer! It looks just you’re wearing a cozy triangular shawl, but actually involves a clever cowl shape. This project is quick to knit using worsted weight yarn, and will keep you interested with fun knit, purl and popcorn stitch textures!

There’s nothing cozier than cables, and what’s better than playing with them on a geometric, wear with anything hat. The Dulwich sample was knit out of a locally grown wool found at a festival, and the design is a great way to use similarly special skeins of yarn that are available to you.

This design is one of the 11 modern, minimalist patterns featured in WOODS: Making Stories, available through our website and selected stockists.

Arguably the largest fibre event we have here in Australia is the Sheep and Wool Show, held each year in the city of Bendigo. I was so excited to attend for the first time in 2017, and it was as wonderful as I imagined it would be! For the trip interstate, I wanted a relatively quick project, something that was easy but engaging, and would keep...

Arguably the largest fibre event we have here in Australia is the Sheep and Wool Show, held each year in the city of Bendigo. I was so excited to attend for the first time in 2017, and it was as wonderful as I imagined it would be! For the trip interstate, I wanted a relatively quick project, something that was easy but engaging, and would keep...

The Overlander Wrap celebrates the connection between places and the people who call them home. With a long rectangular shape reminiscent of changing paths or the ticking of tracks, it easily encircles your neck, however you prefer to wear it. I love how colours play together in this design, and you can go as wild or subtle with them as you lik...

Just a short walk away from our home is the Torrens, the iconic river of Adelaide. We love to wander along it, watching birds splash in the water, and the beautiful trees come into bloom. This hat was inspired by such images. Leaf or ripple-like twisted stitch motifs transform into dotty pebble patterning, which looks gorgeous in a tweed yarn l...

Just a short walk away from our home is the Torrens, the iconic river of Adelaide. We love to wander along it, watching birds splash in the water, and the beautiful trees come into bloom. These mitts were inspired by such images. Leaf or ripple-like twisted stitch motifs transform into dotty pebble patterning, which looks gorgeous in a tweed ya...

Ever wanted to knit yourself a big, cozy hug? I think this poncho is about as close as it gets! With cables and the textural goodness of moss stitch, this is the perfect classic throw-over for when the weather gets chilly. Wear it your way, but highly recommended to pair with your favourite jeans!

PDF knitting pattern

PDF knitting pattern

PDF knitting pattern

PDF knitting pattern

Don’t tell the others, but I think this is my favourite ever sock pattern! It came about as I was dreaming of what my perfect knitting project would be. I wanted something portable, easy, engaging, customizable depending on my mood, and above all, something that had an attractive end result. The Please and Thank You Socks are all these things, ...

Here in the Southern Hemisphere, we’re heading into winter, and what better way to get cozy than by indulging in rich cable textures! I designed this hat whilst dreaming of walking through snow-speckled woods, and it’s sure to keep you warm on your adventures too.

Here in the Southern Hemisphere, we’re heading into winter, and what better way to get cozy than by indulging in rich cable textures! I designed this cowl whilst dreaming of walking through snow-speckled woods, and it’s sure to keep you warm on your adventures too.

This relaxing design was inspired by the beautiful south-east region of South Australia. Think rolling plains, gentle breezes and the dappled light of lazy afternoons. The Gambier Shawl is the perfect project for TV knitting, with nothing trickier than garter stitch, stockinette and some simple recurring lace. But if you also like eye-catching ...

This pattern can be found in issue 2 of Laine Magazine, and is also now available for individual purchase!

In the hills that border the city of Adelaide there is a small town called Uraidla (you-raid-lah). When I was little, we would make trips there on Sundays to visit the market, and I have fond memories of enjoying all the handcrafts and produce on offer. I’ve named this shawl after the town as I think it’s the perfect accessory for exploring sim...

The Fragrant Shawl is a fun and fresh accessory, perfect for transitional seasons. Have fun with styling the asymmetrical shape or try wrapping the longest end twice around your neck for a kerchief style look. I recommend picking 3 colours you love, or two neutrals and a colour pop to knit your version out of, and watch how quickly those rows o...

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Through the vision of a hat design delicately adorned with star motifs and inspiration from Wool Days Scout yarn, the Winter Dusk Hat pattern has been created. I recommend knitting yours with Scout too, although any 100g skein of DK weight yarn from your stash will work. Perhaps surprisingly, the star motifs on this hat are performed without an...

This shawl has become one of my favourite accessories, and I hope you’ll love it too. Taking inspiration from the gorgeous Daintree base by Skein Yarn, I’ve featured delicate lace motifs reminiscent of the fan palms that call our iconic Queensland rainforest home. A little bit of garter stitch and a fun eyelet border will keep you engaged throu...

Please note that this pattern is written for a toe-up sock construction method only, and for a heel flap and gusset only (although feel free to substitute in other heel instructions if you like!)

Forge your own path in these show-stopping socks! They feature fun twisted stitches that can be worked with or without a cable needle, and that tesselate together to create an eye-catching and unisex design.

Just a little bit of texture and lace makes for an engaging yet quick sock project out of this earthy Papiput Yarn. The delicate lace trellis reflects quiet days pottering in the garden, and looks great in a whole range of different colour options!

Inspired by a favourite dessert, these delicious socks will have you coming back for seconds! The socks feature fun slip stitch sections, lateral braids and stockinette stitch to keep you entertained but relaxed throughout.

The Terracotta Shawl was designed as a one-skein shawl project that would not only be stylish, but fun to make. Pick out a favourite sock yarn to enjoy this quick knit with, then drape it around your neck and keep on crafting!

As elegant as a night at the ballet, the Arabesque Socks epitomise fancy footwear. These socks feature a delicate lace motif which runs the length of the foot and leg, with mock cable detailing on the cuff (and heel if you choose to knit your socks with a heel flap and gusset).

The Fine and Dandy Socks were inspired by Spring. These socks are pretty and delicate, the perfect wardrobe accessory for floaty skirts and sweet sandals. Once you’ve learnt the basic stitch pattern, you will love watching your little flowers grow!

The Henley Hat was inspired by a new home closer to the beach. It is knit mainly in stockinette stitch with a patterning of purl bumps that are afterwards surface crocheted, creating waves of colour reminiscent of tides and currents.

The Hero Shawl is a “curved triangle” shape, worked from the top down. The main body of the shawl is worked in garter stitch, finished off with a knitted-on triangle border. The shape of the shawl is very particular so that even though it uses just one skein of yarn, it wraps around the neck easily.

Errata 28/9/15 Asterisk incorrectly placed in Round 3, please make sure you have the updated version, pattern should read: