This trilogy of shawls was designed to introduce knitters to a basic crescent-shaped, neck-down construction. Three stitches at each edge and 3 down the centre back are worked in a non-curling pattern. Yarn overs at the centre are worked on right side rows only. Yarn overs at the edges are worked on every row (except for the final 7 rows of Talbot Hill). It may not feel like it when you start off, but you will begin by knitting the area at the back of the neck.

These bags are begun with a garter stitch rectangle, knitted flat. Sts are picked up around 3 edges, then the body of the bag is knitted in the round. Options for I-cord or multiple I-cord edges are explained and instructions for working I-cord are included.

These 4 cosy cowls are wonderful first Fair Isle projects - they are small, quick to knit, and perfect warm accessories.

This brioche hat is worked in the round and begins with a garter stitch border that alternates the 2 colours of the hat.

This slouchy brioche hat is worked in the round, and begins with a garter stitch border that alternates the 2 colours of the hat.

This easy-to knit cowl and scarf are worked back and forth. The cables are crossed on both front and back for reversibility so your cowl or scarf will look just as good on the back as it does on the front!

It’s free, but please note that this free pattern does not include complete heel instructions. You might choose a short row heel from another pattern or you can purchase my Sock Science Too pattern for complete short row heel information (that includes suggestions for high insteps and a checklist for stitch and row counts …and a Summer Sockies ...

This updated version of Sock Science Too offers 3 styles of sock. Summer Sockies begin with a garter stitch cuff with striping ideas for the cuff, heel and foot; Mock Cable Socks are worked in a solid colour and a longer leg with a textured pattern that can also continue down the top of the foot. The Sock Monkey Work Socks are knit in a heavy w...

The Candle Cosy pattern is worked in the round on dpns and has written directions and a chart for the lace portion. This is a great pattern for learning to knit with yarn overs and double decreases. Clear instructions for working yarn overs in 6 different situations will help the knitter in other lace knitting projects, too.

Spiral Tube Socks are a practical choice for baby’s fast-growing feet. The spiral rib pattern helps to keep the socks on, and as baby’s foot grows longer, the sock still fits as an ankle sock!

These two easy-to-knit cowls are both worked in the round on circular needles.

The “12 Balls of Christmas” has large, easy-to-read charted designs for 12 stranded hanging ornaments. You’ll be able to knit close to ten ornaments if using just two skeins of Cascade 220. These are great for hanging on the Christmas tree or from the mantel, as decorations on gifts or bottles of wine, or as future family heirlooms. Suggested n...

Although the Colonel Talbot Scarf was designed for the “beginner knitter,” it is also great for more experienced knitters. These scarves became my go-to-projects one summer - they are great ‘downtime projects’. I heartily recommend this pattern for everyone. You may need it at some point in your life!

This warm, cozy and water-repelling hat, in 2 adult sizes, is knitted in the round from the bottom up. Choose a simple ribbed edge or a folded up cuff for extra warmth. The hat requires one ball of white Alafosslopi and one ball of a contrast colour. It uses a simple chart and Fair Isle/ stranded knitting techniques when the white yarn is added.

This cowl couldn’t be simpler …or quicker! It normally knits up in less than 2 hours!

You’ll love these quick-knit, easy-to-wear, fingerless mittens that can be worn indoors or out, by themselves, or over a pair of thinner gloves.

This easy-to-work scarf has diagonal tips at each end. It’s great for striped yarns - you’ll get diagonal stripes instead of horizontal ones!

You’ll love this traditional garter stitch dishcloth for its ridged scrubbing power and its thick texture. It is easy to make: every row is knitted and every row has one yarn over increase near the beginning. In the last half of your dishcloth, there are also two decreases in each row.

Maybe the warmest and coziest mittens ever!

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These top-down socks are worked in a 2 by 2 rib with a right twist cable (no cable needle required).

This quick and easy hat is worked in the round. The decreases, combined with a single purl round, form an interesting hexagonal crown.

Two sizes are included for this adorable baby sock.

This easy, adorable hat is worked in the round and uses a 3-needle bind off across the top edge. (If you prefer, substitute Kitchener stitch or a mattress stitch seam.)

This pattern will fit those with a head circumference between 14 and 24 inches, or baby to adult.

This lovely reversible scarf can be worked on a lace tip or “pointy” needle to allow the frequent decreases to be knitted more easily.

This easy-lace, crescent-shaped shawl uses increases on every row along the top of the triangle. The result is a shallower triangle with extra length for wrapping around your body. The pretty picot cast off kicks it up a notch.

The Talbot Street Shawl is a crescent-shaped, non-lacy shawl that is worked in a combination of stocking stitch and seed stitch. Increases on every row along the top edge of the triangle result in a comfortable shawl with extra length for wrapping around your body and a shallow triangle on your back. The shawl finishes off with a small ruffled ...

This simple design uses increases on almost every row along the top edge of the triangle. The result is a comfortable shawl with extra length for wrapping around your body and a shallow triangle on your back.

These three dishcloths have lots of texture for scrubbing dishes and, if your tension is exact, you just might get all three from one solid-coloured ball of Sugar ’n Cream cotton!

These bowls are knitted in the round to desired pre-felting height (two heights given). Decreases form the flat bottom.

These Wribbed Wristers are practical cuffs which cover both the hand and the wrist. They can be worn by themselves, over gloves or under mittens (and were used by soldiers in WWI).

This hat is worked back and forth in ribbing with decreases at the crown and then seamed using mattress stitch.

This hat is worked in the round on double pointed needles using a super bulky yarn.

This easy lace scarf is worked back and forth, with the intrigue coming from an easy-to-memorize pattern of multiple yarn overs.

This scarf can be knitted in laceweight or DK (double knitting).

This easy-to-knit scarf is worked by repeating just one row - a simple knit 2, purl 2 row.

This slipper is worked back and forth on straight needles holding two strands of yarn and working them as one.

Sock Science is an 8 page tutorial with labelled photos and thorough explanations to guide you through your first sock knitting experience.

This stitch pattern is reversible, non-rolling and easily memorized - great for a cowl or scarf project!