Discover the wonders of the brioche stitch. The patterns include step-by-step instructions to learn the brioche knit, brioche purl and the marvelous sl1yo. Patterns include syncopation in one and two colors. 3 types of decreases are detailed in hat crown shaping.

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The Zart stitch pattern features cables set against an arrow rib.

The Morning Brew is the first sound of the morning in our kitchen. These fingerless mitts are an aromatic blend of graphic knit and purls. They are a little perk-me-up color peeking out from your sleeves. The interlocking pattern is worked in mirror image for each hand. The palm is smooth to make it easy to grab hold of that touchscreen device....

Chevrons continue to delight our eye. Weather Report’s textured chevrons, created from only knits and purls, wrap around the body of the hat. The peak of each chevron extends up toward the crown. As as bonus, the knits and purls create a reversible hat – you don’t have to worry about how the kiddos wear it. This slightly slouchy hat is designed...

If you are searching for a hat pattern that creates layers of texture in multiple colors and is a great deal easier to create than it looks, Bifurcate is your hat. How can 2-row stripes be so intriguing? A few slipped stitches that you swing down and catch up a bit later create columns of color while working with only one shade at a time. This ...

The sounds of morning Reveille will wake up your hat knitting with graphic knits and purls. This reversible hat finishes with a twirling star. It will brighten up the smile of summer baby, a spring-time walker or the tender scalp of those that are healing after treatments. The hat is designed in 7 sizes for preemie to XL adult in sport weight y...

Let’s crosstrain with our knitting by playing with stitches and color. The hat’s stitch patterns and colors interact to create a graphic that layers stripes, diagonals and checks together. It is quick to work using only one color at a time.

Each step of Exaltation holds something special. We begin with a garter tab cast-on and establish a border that defines the upper edge of the shawl. The pi-shawl shaping begins. We move on to a mesh stitch that is created by sharing the center stitch in a clever way to keep things centered. There are dip stitches that lay loops over the knit ba...

Miss Marvelous is Grandpa’s affectionate name for our newest Granddaughter Mavis. Tiny projects can bring so many smiles, especially if they use a couple of happy shades and are a snap to create. The easy to pull over the head sweater is accented with sassy stripe and rib accents on hem, cuffs and yoke. It is worked seamlessly from the bottom u...

There are days in a Midwest winter that require super warm mittens. Insulating warmth is created as the pattern’s slipped stitches are gathered up. It is fabric with depth that is a blast to work. We need mobility to hang onto the sled when we play outside so the mitten features a fitted thumb gusset. The ribbed cuff is accented with one slippe...

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate and share creates happy memories for me to relive over and over again. Gathering’s slipped stitches float over the fabric to be gathered up a few rows later. The stitches create diagonal lines that link together. It all results in a deeply textured, super warm fabric, perfect for the cousins in The...

What brings us together? Shared adventures, joys, sorrows and passions: a chance to experience a special moment together. Gathering’s slipped stitches float along on theri own and are then brought together. The cowls feature two edge treatments - a rib cast on and a fluffy I-cord bindoff. This knit fills many satisfying aspects of a good projec...

Leaves with their ever fascinating curves, viens and edges are so intriguing. Recreating a stylized version of leaves with yarn, needles and simple increases and decreases seems magical. Wearing a bit of the garden over your shoulders is simply divine. This semi-circular shawl begins a wide border that flows into a garter body. The pattern is c...

Harbinger – an indication of things to come. The new growth of spring renews me. Harbinger begins with the undulating first leaves of spring intertwined together and continues on to a graphic woven garter grid. The slightly shaped cowl will keep the shoulders warm in no fuss style in both single and double wrap lengths. The pattern has both wri...

The early morning has been my favorite time of day for as long as I can remember. In the mountains the light comes in pink over the glistening snow and the deep silhouette of the leafless trees. Alpine Dawn’s curving hem reminds me of winding hiking paths. There are little clusters of wrapped stitches to remind us of berries along the hike. The...

The Affirmation blanket combines the strength of diagonal, vertical and horizontal lines that you can colorwash with as many shades as you like (or are in the stash). Color transitions are worked alternating old and new shades to create a gentle colorwash. The garter stitch elements in each stitch pattern really show off those fabulous variegat...

Sometimes simple knits and purls are all you need to work knitting magic for a great hat. A hat that is knit in your favorite yarn - Worsted, Aran, Chunky or Super Bulky. Those special skeins of speckles or variegated are perfect for this hat. It works with striping too. Dive into your stash and see what you can create. It’s reversible (unless ...

Ready to try a bit of brioche? How about graphic columns of brioche knits and purls tucked between familiar stockinette and garter? The brioche stitches create deep ribs and a flexible, relaxed fabric for an easy, slightly slouchy fit. Crown shaping is worked without brioche decreases making it ideal for a brioche beginner. Vim and Vigor begins...

Our Midwest winters need a song of light and joy with a glistening melody of warmth. Brighten up the long dark days with large scale lace that creates curves and ridges. Wintersong is a knitter’s little ditty – a quick tempo and a happy tune using an easy to memorize stitch pattern on large needles with less than 2 skeins of either chunky or su...

Marled yarns are all the rage now. Create your own marled yarn in a Cacophony of color. The stripes or colorwash are created by holding 3 fingering yarns together as one. It is an easy technique that creates exciting knit fabrics. One yarn will be carried throughout all rounds to create the marl and the other shades will be changed to create th...

Talk about super squishy warmth! The insulating ribs of this hat create a reach out and touch me texture that really shows off the hand dyed shading. The hat is super stretchy and easy to fit, making it an ideal project for gifting. Instant gratification comes to mind with this hat as well. There is something quite satisfying about starting and...

Columns of stitches walk together side-by-side, then at the Juncture go their own way, soon to join together again in a new, yet familiar place. This stitch pattern takes on a predictable rhythm, like your daily walk, as you knit your way from brim to crown. Choose an option for your personal style – beanie or slouchy or flip between the two by...

Accelerando – quickening; a gradual speeding up of tempo. The tempo of our days seems to move so quickly in the fall as we rush to get outside before the light fades into evening. Some knits are so entertaining to see reveal themselves as the fabric grows. The Accelerando cowl begins politely, quietly, establishing the stripes. A slipped stitch...

First Frost – it happened just last night. The cool, crisp morning was glittering with magical crystals on the foliage.

First Frost – it happened just last night. The cool, crisp morning was glittering with magical crystals on the foliage.

Penultimate – next to last. The multi-color slip stitch cuff, the highly textured mitten, a fitted gusset and an accent of contrast color at the cast on make this so much fun to make you will decide to make another. Create the cuff textures working one color at a time with slip stitches. These mittens are designed for DK weight yarn in 4 sizes....

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When the Prairie Breezes blow, I need a mitten to keep me warm so I can play outside in any weather. The cuff’s horizontal ribs offer warmth tucked under the coat sleeve. The mitten’s body is worked in flexible, hand-snugging vertical ribs with lines that sway back and forth in the breezes.

When the Prairie Breezes blow, I need a hat to keep me warm so I can play outside in any weather. Can you see the how the vertical cables lines sway back and forth in the breezes? The reversible horizontal rib on the brim creates a option to fold it back for double the warmth and a beanie style. This is a quick, easy-to-fit, one skein piece for...

The tall grasses sway and move with the gentlest of Prairie Breezes. The cowl’s cable stitch pattern links together, then sways apart, joins together again and continues the journey in another direction. The stitch is interesting, but not complicated. The cowl features a deep front to keep you warm yet maintains a narrower depth at the back of ...

At the right moment, the darkest hours can show us the full moon working magic with the winter aspen tree on the crystalline snow. Create your own shadows with a bit of lace and rib. The lace is easy enough for beginners to perfect skills and experienced knitters to relax and enjoy. Work either design with a single skein or choose contrast ribb...

Catch the Breeze is meant for the days that nudge you into relaxing knitting. Rows of garter eyelets are partnered with a flourish of simple lace at the finish. Easy, yet interesting – just what summer deserves. An increase and decrease pattern shapes the triangle from a few stitches to the wide border at the bind off edge. Before you know it, ...

Columns of stitches walk together side-by-side, then at the Juncture go their own way, soon to join together again in a new, yet familiar place. It feels both architectural and organic. The pattern creates a flexible, hand snugging fit. The fitted thumb gusset is worked in reverse stockinette stitch and placed so both mitts can be worked the sa...

Attune your knitting inspiration to the grace of a diagonal line set against a strong vertical line. It is a design combination that is found in architecture, printed fabric and nature and now it can be wrapped around your neck or draped over your shoulders. The lattice of cables are finished with a non-rolling reversible edging. It is a great ...

Do you ever have an obstacle, imaginary or real, that stops your progress? Ask a trusted friend to help you cross over that invisible barrier and cheer you on? Just take a step forward, even a small one.

The middle of the night may reveal rarely seen beauty. At the right moment, the darkest hours can show us the full moon working magic with the winter aspen tree on the crystalline snow. The Moonshadow Mitts have a stylized winter tree surrounding the thumb gusset – the moon pattern on the back of the hand and a mirror image shadow on the palm c...

Can they perform at just the right time to be On the Podium in the Olympics? Can they medal in bronze, silver or gold? I admire these athletes with their intensity, grace, and beauty. Create the three podiums with slip stitches and garter ridges. Only one color is worked at a time. The podium stitches pad the light curves creating depth and ext...

Can they be On the Podium in the Olympics? Can they medal in bronze, silver or gold? I admire these athletes with their intensity, grace, and beauty. Can you imagine the three podiums in this stitch pattern? Can you hear the anthem play and see the tears of joy? This graduated shape cowl with warm layers of slip stitch will keep the winds away....

The oat fields of my Iowa childhood inspired these mitt stitches. Cables create the undulating wave of the oat seeds on the back of each hand while the rows of the harvested field adorn the palm and thumb. Thumb gusset is worked on the palm side of each mitt for a hand formed fit. Fingerless mitts are elegant yet so practical, allowing fingerti...

The oat fields of my Iowa childhood inspire these stitches. Cables create the undulating waves of the oat seeds on the hat body while the rows of the harvested field adorn the brim. It all comes together in a beautiful fashion at the crown. Designed to match the Harvest Bounty Mitts and Scarf.

The Yampa River is one of the few free-flowing rivers in the western United States. A free-flowing river bank is filled with abundant plant life in the riptarian zone. The Free-Flowing Hat’s slipped stitch ladders climb from brim to crown.

Spark –a brilliant idea as it flashes across your mind – grab it and make it glow. Ignite a Spark as you work familiar garter stitch with a slip stitch extra. Spark is designed in deep cowl and long loop sizes for chunky weight yarn. Pattern includes inspiration for creating your own chunky yarn by holding several yarns together. The pattern ha...

Spark –a brilliant idea as it flashes across your mind – grab it and make it glow. Ignite Spark stitches on the hat’s brim in an easy to work garter and slip stitch pattern. Do your ideas spark easier with warm ears and playful tails? Add the optional earflaps with the I-cord tails and loop tassels. Finish with a pompom (or not) and you are rea...

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The North Loop of Minneapolis is the home of our son and his bride. It is hip, urban, young, happening, revitalized – a great place to start a life together.

Polonaise - a slow dance of Polish origin in triple time, consisting chiefly of an intricate march or procession. Each triple wrap stitch creates its own dance of the unique colors of hand dyed yarns. The hat is completely reversible with a different look on each side. The ribbed brim begins with contrasting color stripes. The pattern has both ...

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Slate Skies - on a blustery fall day with winds that swirl the clouds and scatter the leaves that crunch under foot. The undulating stitches of the shawl body spread out from a strong center spine and flow naturally into the wide leaf and garter border. Style this as a warm layer over a jacket as the fall winds blow or over your shoulders while...

Driftless– a geologic region in the upper Midwest characterized by its hills and deeply carved river valleys. The country roads that wind through this area grant you the most stunning vistas, especially if you are riding a bicycle. Create your own Driftless hills and valleys from slip stitches that flow from the garter brim to the crown. The va...

The Winslow Hat is dedicated to my oldest son. He remains encouraging and full of ideas for all my knitting endeavors. He is always ready for a new adventure outdoors - just the time when you need a hat.

Stitch the Brilliance of the stars into this blanket with a combination of stars, wrapped stitches, garter stitch and stockinette. It is filled with familiar knitting to make quick progress and the intricacy of the stars to keep it interesting. Designed with many options: Baby and Lap sizes in a square or rectangular shape in 3 yarn weights for...

There is a beauty in the regular rhythm of fence post and rail as it sweeps across a field. This is what inspires the Fence Line stitch pattern that accents the sweater’s wide cuffs and hem.

Discover Brioche syncopation with this reversible, multi-color with hat. Explore color relationships as the shades syncopate forward or recede. Brioche decreases to create the crown shaping are detailed in the pattern. Available in 3 sizes in 2 yarn weights.

Discover the wonders of brioche with this reversible, 2-color with hat. It begins with familiar 1x1 rib, transitions to the layers of color that define brioche and converges at the crown. Brioche decreases to create the crown shaping are detailed in the pattern. Available in 3 sizes in 2 yarn weights.

Point of Origin – where the journey begins. Discover brioche as the pattern guides you with detailed instructions for brioche knit, purl and yarnover. The brioche map includes route options for a Neckwarmer or Long Loop designed in Worsted, Aran or Bulky yarns.

Polonaise - a slow dance of Polish origin in triple time, consisting chiefly of an intricate march or procession. Each triple wrap stitch creates its own dance of the unique colors of hand dyed yarns. The ribbed cuff begins with contrasting color stripes. The pattern has both written and charted instructions in 4 sizes. There are options for bo...

Overture – a piece of orchestral music played at the beginning of the opera or play that contains the main musical themes of the work.

The Rhapsody in Blue - American composer George Gershwin paired classical music with jazz in this famous 1920 composition. Our knit Rhapsody pairs a linear lace pattern with garter stitch in an elongated triangle. The size is bold enough to layer on top when the wind blows. The pattern has both written and charted instructions.

Rondo – a musical form with a recurring leading theme, often found in the final movement of a sonata or concerto. The cables flow around keeping the ears warm in style. A neat slip stitch edge frames the cables. The headband is closed with a button. The pattern has both written and charted instructions.

Interlude – a musical composition inserted between parts of a longer compostion. Don’t we all need that in our knitting? – a composition in between our big projects. These mitts feature a wide & narrow cable mirrored on each hand, a grip fitting thumb gusset that flows right from the cuff cable, a rib palm for a snug, yet flexible fit and a...

Prelude – a musical introduction to a composition. This hat pairs a garter stitch brim with a woven garter stitch. It’s all knits and purls and moves along quickly to completion. The wide garter brim is snug and warm over the ears. The hat is available in 5 sizes with options for beanie and slouchy fit. There are 3 brim edge options. The patter...

Elna June is my grandmother - the grandmother that always had a crochet hook in her hands and kept us updated on all the family doings. Birthdays were always special with her. She taught me to crochet lace with those tiny steel hooks and cotton yarn. Maybe that’s where I inherited the urge to keep fiber moving through my hands. Oh, how I wish I...

Allegro – A notation from my piano scores meaning lively, brisk, rapid – a little bit faster than Allegretto (the matching hat). That’s how these will work up – quickly. These mitts, with cables adorning the cuffs, are an elegant way to have fingertips available for touchscreens and coffee cups. The Wide & Narrow rib helps the mitt fit clos...

Allegretto – a notation in my piano scores meaning “Quite Lively” and indeed this cable is. It expands and contracts, twists and flows upward from the brim to the crown. The wide ribbed brim allows for two styling options. Fold it back for a beanie fit and leave it down slouchy style. It is available in 4 sizes with both written and charted ins...

Joviality – a state of merriment. This sport weight cardigan’s wide collar, hem and cuffs are adorned with an interrupted rib pattern that looks great on both sides – a nice feature as the open front sweater moves around you. The rib stitch shows off the beauty of hand dyed yarn in a mix of horizontal and vertical lines. It shapes gently around...

This hat has a reach-out-and-touch-it textured slipstitch worked in as many shades as your heart desires. Use the remnants from your favorite worsted projects together to create a personal palette with a story. There are 6 sizes using worsted weight.

Culmination – the result of all your extra efforts. The hat’s cables are flipped this way and that on a purl ridge base. It is a quick knit in your favorite chunky yarn. It is available in 4 sizes with both written and charted instructions.

Culmination – the result of all your extra efforts. The cowl’s cables are flipped this way and that on a purl ridge base. It is a quick knit in your favorite chunky yarn. It is available in 2 sizes with both written and charted instructions. Detailed instructions are provided for a tubular cast-on and bind off.

A luxury hand dyed yarn shows off its true beauty in the dips and rises of this cowl’s cabled fabric. The oh-so-soft fiber blend feels decadent against the skin and keeps the wind away in style. The cowl, available in three sizes, begins with a neat, round I-cord cast-on. It is finished with an elastic bind-off that allows the rib to lie nicely...

Joviality – a state of merriment while playing outside with warm hands. These mittens begin with wrist snugging bands of interrupted horizontal rib. The stitch pattern switches to an insulating half brioche stitch for the hand. The mittens are designed in 4 sizes and include custom fit options. Instructions are both written and charted.

Joviality – a state of merriment while playing outside. This hat begins with bands of interrupted horizontal rib. The stitch pattern switches to an insulating half brioche stitch for the body of the hat. The slouchy fit beanie is designed in 5 sizes. Instructions are both written and charted. This hat is knit in the round from the brim to the c...

The peaks around Steamboat Springs, our favorite place to play in the mountains, rise with majesty and beauty. They are a challenge to hike and ski and a sight to behold out the window with your morning cup of coffee. Pull your favorite shades of DK or worsted weight yarns and create your own steep and gentle Craggy Peaks. The stranded colorwor...

This classic overlapping herringbone design is worked in a luxurious chunky yarn for quick results. The crown shaping is pretty, but to bring it to the “next level” add a fur or yarn pompom. There are three sizes to get just the right fit with this stretchy hat.

Dad and I used to build fence together – you stretch a line straight, space the posts evenly, and dig a deep hole for the corner posts; it’s a part of rural life when you have livestock. This slip, knit and purl stitch pattern recreates a fence’s regular rhythm. The mitten can be worked in many shades- creating stripes or just one - embracing t...

Storm Peak can be the windiest place on the Steamboat ski mountain. The snow swirls into beautiful bumps and whirls - perfect for a skier’s enjoyment. You can work the textures of the mountain terrain into these mittens with cables and purl bumps.

Storm Peak can be the windiest place on the Steamboat ski mountain. The snow swirls into beautiful bumps and whirls - perfect for a skier’s enjoyment. You can work the mountain terrain into this quick hat with cables and purl bumps.

The strength of a straight line paired with the undulation of the curve - the essence of the Plainsong design. The slipped stitch garter stripe frames the lace and gives it structure. The buttons can be an artful addition and the closure option gives the piece versatility in styling. The Plainsong pattern is worked with simple decreases and yar...

The folds of the gently cabled fabric seem to catch the light. The softness of the hand dyed, merino, cashmere and silk blend yarn is oh so touchable. It’s topped with a fox fur pompom – now that’s luxury. 5th Avenue will show us nothing finer. Treat yourself. The hat is very stretchy and easy to fit. The stitch pattern used for the body of the...

I have been an enthusiastic ice cream lover my whole life. Traveling can bring unexpected delights. Sampling my first true Italian Gelato was cause for celebration. Pesca (peach) and fragola (strawberry) became my favorites. I hope you enjoy this sweet treat of a sweater for your little one.

Accenti is a shop is our neighborhood. It is filled with beautiful accessories, fashionable clothing and the warm smile of the owner.

Bluestem Circle is the street my first grandchild lived on at his birth - a street that isn’t far from our home. Blessings abound. Their home is right on the circle so the sweater had to have stripes wrapping round the body. This classic pullover is worked in sport weight yarn in a varying width stripe pattern. The pullover is worked in the rou...

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The Crosstown is the road to our new Granddaughter. Her pretty pink hat is adorned with a ring of cables flowing in and out of twisted rib. Because all of her choices are ahead of her, the hat has a trio of body designs and two crown designs. This hat is knit in the round from the brim to the crown in 6 stretchy sizes to fit Grandchild (Newborn...

Emerge – coming out: new buds and leaves gracing our spring. By the end of the winter we long for the fresh young leaf unfurling and the spring buds ready to burst into bloom. Shall we knit a bit of spring? The cowl is in knit in the round, starting and ending with twisted rib. The body is filled with undulating curves created from elements of ...

The Emerge Hat features design elements that imitate the leaves and buds on the tree branch as they emerge from winter’s dormant days. The unique stitches make it an interesting knit each step of the way.

Annalouise is a memory from my childhood – she was real, my Grandpa’s sister, but mostly images and impressions. She lived all the way out in Washington. The Northwest was so far away for a little Iowa farm girl. I recall her paintings in Grandma and Grandpa’s house more than I do her. The artist element made me feel like she was very special s...

Betrothed -- engaged to be married. The bride-to-be would beam with joy even more with these lovely fingerless mitts graced with lace and eyelet to show off her new bling.

The Rumble Strips Hat is a very stretchy beanie adorned with a pompom. It will easily fit a variety of head sizes. The Rumble Strips hat is perfect to match the colors of your favorite team or to use up remnants in your basket. The color sequence is very flexible. Put your personal mark on it. Instructions are given for jogless stripes and pomp...

Zart Cowls feature a cable and arrow rib pattern. The neckwarmer tucks in close under your chin, the cowl is designed to fold nicely inside the lapels of your coat and the generous infinity scarf is long enough to wrap double. All sizes are knit in the round.

MATERIALS : 100 (130, 150) yards Shalimar Equus or other worsted weight wool.

Zart Mittens feature a cable gracing the top of the hand, set against an arrow rib. The ribbing sections create a stretchy fit that moves with the fingers and snugs the wrist. Cuffs can be knit long, to tuck in under the coat sleeve or fold back, or knit to standard length. The superwash worsted weight yarn is worked on small needles to create ...

I love the rhythm of my footfalls as they ascend the trail. The journey of crocheting this luxurious blanket takes you zigging and zagging through shades of color. Use one shade for a piece that highlights the stitch texture or create a multi-color piece with a graphic zing.

Brilliance, the shine of the star in our heaven –a little baby.

Is this the final or the Penultimate? The Penultimate Beanie stitches are filled with textures you just can’t get enough of. It begins with a special contrasting cast on. The brim expands into a multi-colored slip stitch band that only uses one color yarn per round. The body is worked in squishy warm garter stitch that is interrupted with offse...

Fall brings migrating geese to our Midwest skies. This hat’s lines of Liftoff wings are inspired by these masters of the air currents and drafting. Can you hear them honking as they fly over? This beanie fit hat with its contrast color cast-on and garter brim is ideal for gift knitting and that single skein of worsted yarn already on the shelf.

This scarf’s stitch pattern reminds me of grain heads on the oats just before harvest. My memories take me back to the fields of my youth. I’m so glad I grew up on the farm. The stitch is created with an easy cable - a slip & cross combo. It is partnered with garter rib. This makes it an ideal scarf to perfect your cabling skills and show o...

The Yampa River flows freely from the Colorado Flat Tops Widerness area at 11,600 ft. through Steamboat Springs. The Yampa Hat’s slipped stitches add a layer of warmth for the days you fish or snowshoe along its banks. This pattern honors a place filled with family memories. We cross the Yampa River as we head into town in the morning. Winter m...