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We fell in love with the new Malabrigo Chunky, Noventa. A deliciously soft, super wash wool, that gets even soften when it’s blocked.
eBook :
5 patterns
This ebook includes all four patterns featured in our series of FREE Turkey Day 2022 classes. You’ll also receive our Color Contradiction Cowl as a bonus pattern for FREE as part of this ebook.
eBook :
13 patterns
I was so excited to learn that 2015 is the Year of the Sheep. In celebration I will be offering a year long series of twelve projects that are my original designs. Each project will be available for purchase individually or as part of this ebook, which will be updated monthly with the latest pattern addition.
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Introducing the Sunlit Iris Shawl – a grand, elegant design that brings warmth and beauty to your wardrobe. This generously sized shawl features a flowing mesh pattern, offering breathability and timeless style, while the whimsical lace border adds a touch of refined charm. Perfect for wrapping up on cool evenings or making a bold statement, th...
Knitting: Cowl
Introducing the Neon Blooms Cowl – a fresh and vibrant pattern perfect for beginners and seasoned knitters alike! This easy-to-knit cowl is crafted flat, making each section a breeze to transition through. With a single, subtle seam discreetly tucked at the back of the neck, the Neon Blooms Cowl offers a smooth, polished look and a cozy, comfor...
Knitting: Cowl
Introducing the Wild Sunflower Cowl – a delightful fusion of simplicity and elegance, designed to add a touch of flair to your wardrobe effortlessly. This easy-to-knit accessory boasts a mesh pattern body that provides breathability and style, while a whimsical lace border adds a playful charm to the piece.
Knitting: Cowl
Imagine settling down with your knitting for a relaxing project. This reversible stitch pattern is delightfully simple, just a two-row repeat. You’ll knit it flat, enjoying knits, purls, and playful double yarn-overs. A quick seam finishes it off, transforming your work into a chic cowboy cowl. It’s the perfect, low-fuss project for a carefree ...
Knitting: Cowl
Introducing the “Lagoon Mirage Cowl” – a stunning knit pattern inspired by the desert’s allure and tranquil lagoons. This cowl features a captivating basketweave stitch, highlighting its intricate texture, while a touch of glitz adds elegance. Available in three sizes, it’s a versatile accessory for any occasion.
Knitting: Cowl
Sunset Kisses is a cowboy cowl knitting pattern skillfully intertwining stockinette, garter, and lace sections, creating a visually captivating yet beginner-friendly accessory.
Knitting: Cowl
Introducing the Celestial Harmony Cowl: a sumptuous accessory for any knitter’s collection, designed to infuse a touch of stardust into your wardrobe. Crafted with bulky weight yarn for a luxurious, cozy feel, this cowl offers the option to strand with a Pailette yarn, adding a shimmering sparkle reminiscent of a starlit night sky.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
Wrap yourself in the Melliferous Cowl/Scarf, and you’ll discover the joy of creating a classic, adaptable piece that complements any outfit. Whether you’re a knitting enthusiast or looking for a charming gift, the Melliferous pattern is the perfect choice for a project that’s as sweet as honey.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Dashed Checkers hat pattern embodies the essence of Simple Simon. It fulfills all our criteria for the perfect gift knit: swift to create, effortlessly chic, and universally adored. Craft it in a palette ranging from muted tones to vibrant hues, tailoring it perfectly to the individual’s taste.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is artfully designed using Silky Twist and Beaded Silk and Sequins. While we opted for the same color in both for a subtle, classic elegance, choosing a coordinating color can give it a vibrant pop. With an easily memorizable pattern available in three sizes, it’s a stylish yet practical addition to any wardrobe.
Knitting: Cowl
The bandana cowl is a trendy and easy-to-wear accessory that has gained popularity for its stylish look. We used a planned pooling color way to create a design that further enhances its appeal. With a simple stockinette stitch and right and left twists, this design offers a touch of excitement. Ideal for confident beginners seeking skill expans...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This stunning crescent shawl pattern is perfect for confident beginners looking to try something new. It features the assigned pooling technique, which creates a gorgeous variegated effect with the yarn. The finished dimensions of the shawl are 59 inches in wingspan and 13 inches deep in the center, making it a comfortable and versatile accesso...
Knitting: Cowl
This beautiful cowl pattern is perfect for confident beginners and comes in three different sizes. Using 400-800 yds of fingering or sportweight yarn with 125 yds of a contrast yarn, this pattern features a long stitch technique that creates a stunning floral-looking stitch. With a variety of color options available, you can create a subtle, to...
Knitting: Cowl
Our stunning cowl pattern comes in three different sizes and is knit with your choice of one or two yarns.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Discover the captivating charm of the Parisian Assignment, a beautiful boomerang shawlette that elegantly showcases the stunning pops of color from assigned pooling. With its effortless 2-stitch repeat pattern, this shawlette is easy and fun to knit, making it the perfect project for knitters of all skill levels.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Aptly named, as it’s Karen’s first design, this shawl also happens to a great beginner project. Designed to use just one skein of worsted weight yarn, it’s a quick and satisfying knit. Use it for a little stitching therapy when all your other projects are taking too long.
Knitting: Cowl
This gorgeous cowl is an easy 10 round repeat with simple increases and decreases paired with a drop stitch section to complete this unique knit.
Knitting: Cowl
Bandana cowls have become a popular choice due to their stylish appearance and effortless wearability. Our latest exclusive planned pooling color way has only added to their appeal. The bandana cowl features a straightforward stockinette stitch paired with yarn overs and knit two togethers, resulting in just the right amount of excitement. This...
Knitting: Cowl
Add a touch of elegance to any outfit with our stunning Gateau cowl. Delicately knit with variegated yarn, it’s the perfect warm-weather accessory. With rows of stockinette, garter, and occasional lace, it’s perfect for confident beginners. For the full version, check our website. Stand out this season with the beautiful Gateau cowl.
Knitting: Cowl
Our non-lacy feather and fan stitch pattern is the perfect way to create beautiful ripples in your knitting. It’s ideally suited for use with variegated or self-striping yarns and works wonders to break up pooling. The unique spiral design offsets how the increases and decreases stack, resulting in a one-of-a-kind look that’s sure to impress. T...
Knitting: Cowl
Our collection is inspired by the latest planned pooling dye technique, and this cowl is no exception. Perfect for beginners, the kit includes an easy-to-follow pattern that features a simple knit and purl stitch. Despite its simplicity, this pattern produces a stunning texture that looks much more complex than it really is.
Knitting: Cowl
Cowls are one of our favorite projects. They’re a great way to learn a new stitch while working up a stylish and easy to wear accessory. This cowl will teach you the right and left twist stitches on a bulky yarn for a project that works up lickety split.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is a stunning accessory that is both eye-catching and exquisite, combining dropped stitches with luxurious yarn to create a unique texture. The design is brought to life with a bright, bold color palette that makes it perfect for beginners, or anyone looking for a fun and easy project. It’s overall effect is a beautiful, chic piece th...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Designed to be light and airy this wrap is worked with one of the luscious fade packs from Artyarns. The delicate mohair and silk blend pairs perfectly with an easy fade stripe sequence for a therapeutically easy knit.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Double stranded Angora works up quickly in a comfy cozy hat that you’ll never want to take off. Be prepared for everyone to ask you for one. It’s that amazing!
Knitting: Cowl
Indulge in the beauty of our new Ribbon Candy cowl - a lighter, more versatile version of our popular Chengdu cowl. This stunning piece is delicately knit with a captivating variegated yarn, making it the perfect accessory for any occasion. Whether you’re running errands, enjoying a summer evening out, or just wanting to add a touch of style to...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Tangerine Twilight is the perfect project for a confident beginner or someone who is new to the planned pooling technique. The four-row repeat is easy to memorize and the rippling waves make for an interesting and satisfying knit. Additionally, the assigned pooling technique used in this pattern is a great introduction to easy colorwork design,...
Knitting: Cowl
Introducing our Bandana Cowl knitting pattern, featuring a delightful reversible stitch pattern that’s easy to create with just knits and purls. This soft and squishy cowl is a must-have accessory, providing a stylish and comfortable bandana look that is perfect for any occasion. With just one short seam, you can easily create this fashionable ...
Knitting: Cowl
An intermingled design of knits and purls, this cowl has the texture of a grist mill wheel. It’s an easy knit with just a touch of pay-o-tention. It works up beautifully in a bulky weight yarn and can be done with the scrumptiously soft Noventa, the latest in Malabrigo’s yarns.
Knitting: Tee
This beginner friendly sweater allows your yarn to shine. Easy sections of stockinette are interspersed with columns of purls to create a subtle texture to the fabric.
Knitting: Poncho
This convertible wrap mimics the texture of the lava in the rocks from my recent trip to the Azores. It is a meditative knit of alternating stripes of mohair and merino cloud for a gorgeous play on opacity.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is perfect to use a variegated sport weight yarn. By double stranding it softens any pooling you would normally have.
Knitting: Poncho
Sometimes a yarn is just too stunning to do an intricate pattern. We designed this poncho to be the perfect balance of interesting stitches to not get bored and showing off the gorgeous self-striping yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I wanted something really special for my son’s wedding. Iris of Artyarns dyed the perfect color for me and then I designed this gorgeous wrap to wear with my dress. It takes just one skein of the scrumptious cashmere ombre and two beaded silk and sequins for a touch of glitter.
Knitting: Poncho
This project is therapy knitting at it’s finest. Stockinette stitch is made lively by changing colors in three striped sections. One quick seam at the end and voila, you have a gorgeous, ready to wear poncho. We used two different color kits to create sequences of 11 colors.
Knitting: Pullover
We love the look of a tuck stitch. Normally the purl side is the star, but in this stunning sweater, we opted for the knit side, which create rippling bubbles of gorgeousness.
Crochet: Cowl
Every year we like to feature and design projects that are small and easy to work on during the Summer. They’re also great for getting a jump start on your gift knitting before the pressure is on. Guidon is a slightly lacy pennant like design that fits the bill perfectly.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
If you know me at all you know I’m obsessed with pink. I’ve chosen to embrace that and make more garments and accessories featuring my favorite color. This design works up lickety split with a simple eyelet design and can be worn a variety of ways by adding a few buttons.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Designed with the latest Inspirations Club colorway by Artyarns, this convertible wrap/scarf uses just one skein of Mohair Ombre 2 Ply. The delicate mohair and silk blend pairs perfectly with this fun to knit tuck stitch design.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Designed using the January 2022 Inspirations colorway Carmel, this crescent shaped shawl will stay put on your shoulders. It also styles well with our leather scarf cuff.
Knitting: Pullover, Sleeveless Top
A simple silhouette this sleeveless pullover looks great worn over a long sleeve top for added warmth or on it’s lonesome for a multi season tee. Knit with worsted weight it works up quick for a top you’ll want to knit over and over again.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is based on a hat design that came to me while I was traversing the Great Wall during a trip to China. The unique cable represents the twists and turns of The Great Wall of China using a twisted cable stitch, which really pops the cable off the fabric.
Knitting: Cardigan
Inspired by the gorgeous colors in our new collaboration with Iris of Artyarns, our team designed a stunning collection of garments. This sweater is an easy to knit top down raglan cardigan with a unique combination collar and hem.
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by the stunning colors of the latest Inspirations club, I wanted to design something that showed off how stunning the Beaded Silk & Sequins color is. I chose a slip stitch pattern to really show off the gorgeous yarn.
Knitting: Scarf
We love the look of lace but like to keep our projects fast. Knit on size 9 needles in sport weight yarn, this scarf is lightweight, delicate, and still fast to knit.
Knitting: Cowl
This gorgeous cowl is done with an easy peasy 8 round repeat. The design pairs perfectly with Iris’ latest Inspirations Colorway Northern Lights.
Knitting: Rug
This bathmat will add a luxurious piece of home décor to your life in just a few hours. Worked in simple seed stitch with a slip stitch edge, this project is perfect for beginners or if you need something instant gratification.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Nothing is better than having a project bloom right before your eyes. Beautiful hand-dyed thick/thin yarn, big needles and a classic easy accessory. This is one project that will quickly become a favorite to knit for a special person, or for you.
Knitting: Poncho
A light and airy accessory, this convertible wrap is made with 100% linen. The fabric has a sheer look with just a bit of texture for a project that will keep you cool.
Knitting: Scarf, Poncho, Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by the gorgeous colors in our new collaboration with Iris of Artyarns, we designed a stunning collection of garments. This one is a classic 1x1 cable that looks stylish and couture with a few buttons on the shoulder.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Everyone should have a luxuriously soft and warm cashmere hat. This hat whips up lickety split and features a simple two tone style, making it perfect for guys and gals of all ages. You’ll want to knit one for everyone on your list.
Knitting: Cowl
The waves of this cowl reminded me so much of waves on the sea that I chose to name it Shallops after a style of sailboat. The pattern utilizes a simple increase pattern combined with a pleat for a unique border.
Crochet: Scarf, Cowl
The perfect follow up to our Hooked On Crochet Part 1 project, this design will help build your skills. You’ll follow a more complex pattern while utilizing stitches you’ve already learned to help build your skills.
Crochet: Scarf, Cowl
If you want to learn to crochet but have never picked up a hook, this is the project for you. WeThe pattern will walk you through the basics to make you a successful crocheter. Plus, you’re not just practicing stitches, you’ll get to make your first project which can be a cowl or scarf.
Knitting: Cowl
There is nothing better to me then a quick, big-needled instant-gratification project. This project definitely fits the bill. It’s an easy, one or two night project. We’ve included three different sizes to fit all your needs.
Knitting: Pullover
Inspired by the gorgeous colors in our new collaboration with Iris of Artyarns, our team designed a stunning collection of garments. This sweater is an easy to knit side to side pullover that looks extra flattering with the vertical stripes.
Knitting: Scarf
Inspired by the gorgeous colors in our new collaboration with Iris of Artyarns, our team designed a stunning collection of garments. This one is a meditative knit of alternating stripes of single and double stranding. It’s worked on the bias for added interest.
Knitting: Cowl
The Fly Away Lotus Cowl is a perfect accessory to whip up before it gets any colder. Knit with worsted weight yarn, this cowl can be a weekend project. It’s that quick to knit!
Knitting: Cowl
Fair isle is one of my favorite things to knit, and Iris’ Fall Inspirations color was just what I needed to design a cowl using my favorite colorwork technique.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Mitered squares are a versatile technique that can be used on it’s own for washcloths like this one, or for a garment of blanket. This is the perfect project to learn the mitered technique so you can make your favorite mitered projects.
Knitting: Scarf
The Escanaba River is a 52 mile long river that cuts into the limestone beds. The upper river is rocky and scenic. Made up of three branches, the Escanaba also has stunning waterfalls. The stitch pattern of this design mimics the rippling current of this peaceful place.
Knitting: Cowl
The Escanaba River is a 52 mile long river that cuts into the limestone beds. The upper river is rocky and scenic. Made up of three branches, the Escanaba also has stunning waterfalls. The stitch pattern of this design mimics the rippling current of this peaceful place.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Ribbed cables are so amazing as they are both stretchy and texturally interesting. They’re ideal for hats and cowls alike. I’ve designed this pattern with a pair of cables that slowly become farther apart for added interest.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
I knit a simple faux fur blanket for my granddaughter and thought it would be great to have a slightly fancier version for babies to adults. This simple ripple blanket looks great in one color or an ombre and works up best out of a super bulky faux fur yarn.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Double stranded Angora works up quickly in a comfy cozy hat that you’ll never want to take off. Be prepared for everyone to ask you for one. It’s that amazing!
Knitting: Pixie Hat
Dress up your favorite elf in this adorable festive hat. Add a pom or jingle bell to the tip for added flare.
Knitting: Cowl
The luscious angora blend Beatrix, is so squishy soft we just had to design something out of it. Not wanting to leave the cowl knitters out we have worked up a quick pattern so you can make the most scrumptious of accessories, or even a complete set.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The luscious angora blend Beatrix is so squishy-soft we just had to design something out of it. Made with just one skein this hat uses a mock cable design for a quick knit that’s perfect for gifting.
Knitting: Cowl
Some of my favorite projects are lickety split instant gratification patterns. This “fur” cowl fits the bill perfectly. Named for my sweet grandbaby, Fur-Everly is easy peasy lemon squeezy.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Along the middle branch of the Escanaba River, there is a long chain of waterfalls, one of which is Farmstead Falls. The simplicity of this serene landscape was the inspiration behind this quick to knit hat. Farmstead Falls uses just one skein of a bulky weight yarn, making it quick to knit. It’s perfect for a last-minute gift.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This download includes two separate patterns for both the flat and in-the-round versions of these gloves.
Knitting: Scarf
Inspired by the glittering lights of the holidays, this cowl pairs together a gorgeous tweed with a lightweight paillette yarn for a touch of bling.
Knitting: Scarf
When life gets crazy I love to rise above it all by knitting myself (or a loved one) something luxurious. Knit out of Artyarns Merino Cloud or Beaded Silk & Sequins, this scarf uses a pattern with a four row repeat. It’s perfect when I need a little therapy knitting.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Everly is my first grandbaby and I wanted to give her a blanket that she could dig her fingers in while she visits us at the boutique. This scrumptiously soft yarn fits the bill perfectly with an easy knit that you’ll love digging your fingers into.
Knitting: Cowl
Dropped stitches and luxurious yarn combine in this cowl for an accessory that is eye-catching and exquisite. I designed this cowl to show off the beautiful beaded silk yarn, but this cowl will look stunning in any two fingering weight yarns.
Knitting: Cowl
I loved the idea of designing a cowl that used a continuous stitch pattern with a chainette yarn. The links of the yarn itself and the stitch just pair perfectly together. This pattern is both simple enough to knit on the go; and engaging enough to keep you interested until the last stitch.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Some of my favorite projects are lickety split instant gratification patterns. This “fur” hat fits the bill perfectly. Named for my sweet grandbaby, Fur-Everly is easy peasy lemon squeezy. Top it off with a fluffy pom for added pizazz.
Knitting: Poncho
Inspired by the gorgeous colors of Spring in Paris, we had Iris dye us a custom colorway. Since we have squirrel brain, I designed a poncho that mixes up the colors and stitch patterns for a fun and fast knit. The poncho can be made with our without buttons. Buttons make it versatile so you can convert it into a scarf or wrap.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
Our frontline workers are wearing masks so much more than they’re used to. This is leading to sore and chafed ears. We whipped up this FREE pattern to help save their ears.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Some of my favorite projects are lickety split instant gratification patterns. Lately I’ve been on a hat kick, so this is my latest design that you can work up in a night or two, add a pom and voila you’ve got a stylish new accessory. Like matching accessory sets? Snag the cowl pattern too!
Knitting: Poncho
Iris’ Under the Sea colorway had us dreaming of ocean waves and the variety of life that lives under the waves. We designed this poncho to emphasize that feeling of sitting on the beach watching the seagulls and the dolphins play. Knit in one piece, this poncho uses varying needle sizes to give it a nice bell shape.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Some of my favorite projects are lickety split instant gratification patterns. Lately I’ve been on a hat kick, so this is my latest design that you can work up in a night or two, add a pom and voila you’ve got a stylish new accessory.
Knitting: Cowl
We love the Knitique Exclusive from Alexandra, the Art of Yarn so much that we had to design something for her latest colorway, Living Coral. The combination of delicate yarn and a squishy lace texture makes for a cowl that’s fun and engaging to knit and gorgeous and cozy to wear.
Knitting: Cowl
A twist on the traditional houndstooth fabric, this unique design only ever uses one color at a time. It’s a great introduction to using more than one color, and you’ll create a stunning accessory that is as cozy warm as it is stylish. Houndstooth is commonly known as a unisex fabric so choose your colors accordingly and make this design for an...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This Simple Simon hat fits all our gift knitting requirements; quick to knit, stylish, something everyone will love. Knit it in anything from neutral to bright to suit the recipient.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
With the holidays just around the corner I wanted to design something that I could knit in a night and still have a stylish handknit gift. Jumbo knits are very hot right now, so a cabled hat embellished with a fur pom was just the ticket.
Knitting: Cowl
We were honored to have Alexandra dye a custom color on a unique base just for our boutique. I designed this cowl to show off how beautiful Versailles is, a luxurious alpaca blend yarn. It’s the perfect stitch pattern to take a variegated colorway to the next level.
Knitting: Cowl
Our first turkey day class of 2018 is a gorgeous cowl named after the star Algieba, commonly known as Leo. It’s the perfect project for all who love a bit of instant gratification mixed with a touch of luxury. At first glance the yardage may seem high for this pattern. This is because three strands are held together to help create a squishy war...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Our first turkey day class of 2018 is a gorgeous hat named after the star Algieba, commonly known as Leo. It’s the perfect project for all who love a bit of instant gratification mixed with a touch of luxury. At first glance the yardage may seem high for this pattern. This is because three strands are held together to help create a squishy warm...
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by the delicate look of swiss cheese, I designed the Emmenthal cowl and hat. This design is the perfect pairing of lightweight luxurious yarns and a simple lace. I know what you’re thinking, holes in a hat? Well here in sunny California, this lightweight and lacey hat is just the right amount of warmth.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Inspired by the delicate look of swiss cheese, I designed the Emmenthal hat. This design is the perfect pairing of lightweight luxurious yarns and a simple lace. I know what you’re thinking, holes in a hat? Well here in sunny California, this lightweight and lacey hat is just the right amount of warmth.
Knitting: Cowl
When I designed this cowl I wanted something that would pair beautifully with a striping yarn, hence the name Dath, meaning color in Gaelic. This simple cable design is really set off by the self-striping tendencies of the yarn I chose. In this class you’ll learn to work cables involving both knit and purl. It’s a great way to introduce yoursel...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is the perfect project for a confident beginner. I’ve been knitting these for dare I say it, decades. Every time I gift one, the ooh’s and aah’s make it worth every moment I spent knitting it. Let your imagination go wild creating the perfect fruit or vegetable hat.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Before my trip to Europe for the big trade show, I was in design mode. I wanted quick and instant gratification knits that I could pack with me to wear while I was traveling. This hat combines a luxurious yarn with a simple slip stitch pattern in a design that can easily be whipped up in a night or two.
Knitting: Cowl
Go Anteaters! The inspiration behind this cowl is an easy to memorize lace repeat that creates long tapered lines, similar to that of an anteater’s nose. Since Danielle’s daughter is an Irvine Anteater, the name and design couldn’t go together any more perfectly. In this class you’ll learn to knit a simple lace repeat that knits up beautifully ...
Knitting: Cowl
This year I’ve been all about quick knits that I can work up in a weekend. The instant gratification of finishing a cowl in a day or two is just so satisfying. This cowl continues that tradition with a simple pattern that gives this super bulky cowl just the right amount of drape.
Knitting: Cowl
This year I’ve been all about quick knits that I can work up in a weekend. The instant gratification of finishing a cowl in a day or two is just so satisfying. The stitch pattern on this cowl is a faux cable that adds some interest to an otherwise quick and simple knit.
Knitting: Cowl
I’ve really been enjoying instant gratification knitting lately, but I wanted something more light weight for warmer days. This cowl utilizes a lace pattern to create a pattern that is delicate, drapey, and quick to knit!
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl pattern is inspired by the need for a quick, fun and stylish cowl to brighten the day. It is a simple carefree pattern with ever changing stitches to hold your attention. Excellent for TV knitting and it can even be tossed in your bag for that long car ride with the family or lounging on the beach enjoying the sounds of the waves cras...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
One of my favorite hats is a simple textured hat of just knits and purls, but I wanted a quick to knit version that I could squeeze in a few last minute gifts out of. The Headlong Hat is my answer to that need. It’s stylish, and easy to knit in a night or two.
Knitting: Cowl
Alexandra’s new Dark Side of the Moon colorways are inspiring. The color and movement of the pattern made me think of the beautiful blue waves of tropical waters. I designed this cowl with a wavy lace pattern to replicate that feeling. Knit it with one Main Color or three, the choice is yours!
Knitting: Cowl
When Iris asked me to design something for her new Inspirations Club yarn, I was honored. She asked me for a simple design that really showed off the yarn. You can knit this design with or without the Beaded Silk & Sequins, so now all you have to decide is bling or no bling?
Knitting: Cowl
From an aerial view, the fields of my family’s farm in Michigan look like a patchwork quilt. Named for the farm, the Grondine Cowl features a basket weave pattern that has the same effect. With just 1-2 skeins of Baby Llama chunky, you can knit a cowl that is squishy soft and relaxing to knit.
Knitting: Cowl
A luxurious yarn and a gorgeous cable and lace pattern combine in the Monsoon on the Lake Cowl for an accessory that will leave you feeling like royalty. Knit with a creamy white Imperial Alpaca Yarn, this cowl is a great way to improve your cabling skills.
Knitting: Cowl
Our final Knitmas project is designed just for all the knitters who are “afraid” of lace weight. We’ve double stranded the yarn so you can knit this stunning cowl on a size 8 needle for a quicker knit. The stitch pattern is simple enough for advanced beginners and intriguing enough for seasoned knitters.
Knitting: Cowl
The Love is Love set by Dream In Color is a delight to the eyes and the touch. This luscious set inspired us to design a cowl with simple stitches that would really show off how gorgeous this yarn is. Thus the Love is Love Cowl was born!
Knitting: Cowl
Indulge in the beauty of our new Ribbon Candy cowl - a lighter, more versatile version of our popular Chengdu cowl. This stunning piece is delicately knit with a captivating variegated yarn, making it the perfect accessory for any occasion. Whether you’re running errands, enjoying a summer evening out, or just wanting to add a touch of style to...
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by Danielle’s whirlwind trip to China with the family, the Chengdu Cowl was born. This cowl features a simple mesh pattern that shows off a thick thin yarn like Malabrigo yarn Caracol beautifully, while keeping the cowl lightweight enough for our warm Spring weather. Super bulky yarn and size 15 needles mean this is a perfect instant g...
Knitting: Cowl
Designed to mimic the look of a brick wall, this cowl uses just knits and purls to create the stunning design. The Masonry Cowl is a great advanced beginner project, as well as a perfect social knitting project.
Knitting: Cowl
Our Hedge Hat is such a popular design that we thought it was time to design a matching cowl. This cowl uses just 1-2 skeins of the yummy bulky weight yarn Auracania Huasco Chunky and is suitable for knitters of all skill levels.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Made with a deliciously soft Chunky weight yarn. A simple stockinette beanie, very easy, knit in the round, perfect for a one night project. This is a perfect unisex gift for the special person in your life.
Knitting: Cowl
The sounds of ocean waves and seabirds at Silver Point soothe as you walk part or all of the almost four miles of the sandy beach stretching between Cannon Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Punctuated by beautiful rock formations and sea stacks characteristic of the unforgettable Oregon coastline, the beach is a great weekend getaway for my family.
Knitting: Cowl
It’s that time of year when we put aside projects for ourselves and begin to knit gifts for friends and loved ones. Speedy Dentelle is my latest design that is perfect for gift knitting. Whether you need it to ward off a chill, or just as a stylish accessory, this design is available in three sizes to fit everyone’s needs.
Knitting: Cowl
Haystack Rock is named after a 235 foot sea stack just off Cannon Beach, Oregon. It’s one of my favorite spots for a weekend getaway. Haystack Rock is adjacent to the beach and accessible by foot at low tide. Be sure to look for starfish & sea anemone in the tide pools, as well as terns and puffins on the sea stack. This yarn reminded me so...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
When I first saw this yarn, it reminded me of an overcast day. As you knit this quick and easy lightweight stole, a gradient yarn will gradually change colors, while a solid color will be more subtle, but equally beautiful. The fringe adds a little extra style to an already fabulous accessory.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Gumballs, Stripes, & Sparkles: Inspired by the bright & cheerful colors of a gumball machine, this unique shawl utilizes mini skeins & a skein of a glitzy fingering weight to create a shawl that is a blast to knit, & stunning to wear.
Knitting: Blanket - Other
Baby’s 1st Lovey: Knit with a Top This hat kit, these sweet mini blankets are the perfect lovey for your little ones to carry everywhere.
Knitting: Cowl
Adam & Eva- I was inspired to design this cowl by a recent blanket I knit, Bounce by Tin Can Knits. I wanted to create a pattern that truly is fun, keeps your mind busy, without being too difficult. For those who don’t appreciate the purl stitch, you will be happy to see there aren’t any in the main stitch pattern. The pattern and the color...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Bottle Opener - A perfect, quick knit hat in 3 different sizes. Easy four row repeat will allow you to knit up a gift in only a few hours. This hat is a combination of this season’s biggest trends, gradient yarn, chunky knits, and hats.
Knitting: Cowl
Humidity: Droplets of water, zigzagging their way everywhere. This interesting cowl, is sized in three different sizes, gator, single loop and double loop. With the placing of markers, this quickly becomes an easy to knit fun project. Perfect for yourself or a gift.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Great Wall Hat: This design came to me while I was traversing the Great Wall during my recent trip to China. The unique cable represents the twists and turns of The Great Wall of China using a twisted cable stitch, which really pops the cable off the fabric of the hat.
Knitting: Cowl
Named after one of our fabulous customers, Scottish Jean is a fun faux cable design. This cowl looks amazing in self striping yarns like CEY’s Camelot, or a luscious solid like Blue Sky Alpacas’ Extra.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Bub: Ever since I’ve had my children I’ve always called my two big boys Bub. It’s part of my love language with them. This hat is perfect for the men and women in your life who want a tighter fitted beanie. We’ve also included instructions on how to make it into the perfect slouchy hat, for those in your life who prefer that style.
Knitting: Scarf
For the Boys: As a mom of mostly boys, I am always bombarded with thoughts of what to knit for the boys. This scarf can be made with two colors for a more fashionable color blocked version, or use one color for a more boy friendly version. My boys like plain colors and not too much “stuff” as they call it. Think shades of grey, brown, black or ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Autobahn: A few years ago I had the opportunity to drive on the Autobahn in Germany. I filled up the tank at $10.00/gallon and drove at 140 mph until my gas tank was almost empty. What a rush! Everyone should experience the joy of driving their car to its fullest and the pure of joy of driving through the beauty of Europe. These gloves remind m...
Knitting: Cowl
I recently went through a period of time where I literally had no time to knit. I’d never been so busy that I couldn’t squeeze a little knitting time here and there. I had a moment of quiet recently and I knew I needed to start and finish a project quickly. Nothing helps my soul then a little knitting time. This year chunky knits are hotter tha...
Knitting: Cowl
Barber Pole: One of my favorite techniques is cabling. If you think of it as just knitting your stitches out of order it’s less intimidating. Use a cable needle at first and when you feel confident try knitting without a cable needle.
Knitting: Cowl
I am in love with the lace-weight mohair, unfortunately, my skin is not. This fall, Cascade Yarns released this brushed Alpaca blend that is just amazing. Light as air, can be worn as a single loop, or can be doubled for a little more warmth. You are sure to love this soufflé.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Pebbles: On a recent hike through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, I came across a bubbling brook. The rocks in the brook were smooth and round and had the most amazing colors that went from gold, to burgundy. In nature, my mind calms, and the creative part of my brain speaks loudly. This hat, is that perfect quick knit gift. I’ve also designed a m...
Knitting: Cowl
On a recent hike through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, I came across a bubbling brook. The rocks in the brook were smooth and round and had the most amazing colors that went from gold, to burgundy. In nature, my mind calms, and the creative part of my brain speaks loudly. This cowl, is that perfect quick knit gift. You don’t have to spend a lot ...
Knitting: Scarf
Knitting Shades of Grey- A recent discussion with one of my children prompted a talk about the world not being black and white. I appreciate that everyone has a different perspective on life and life’s events. You can easily knit this easy gender neutral scarf. You can create Knitting Shades of Grey in an undyed tweed, a fun self-striping, or e...
Knitting: Cowl
Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of a desert sunset with our Sunset in the Desert cowl pattern. Inspired by a recent trip where we watched migrating whales and discovered a deserted island, this cowl perfectly captures the essence of that stunning sunset.
Knitting: Scarf
Twist & Turns: After a day trip to San Francisco and the kids wanting to drive down Lombard Street, I thought a unisex cable scarf would be a nice reminder of a fun day with my family.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
With vacation plans on the horizon, Danielle grabbed a skein of yarn and some needles to design something new. Amongst packing, and flights and relaxing on the beach, the Traveling Plans Hat was born. Using one of two amazing yarns, Cascade Venezia, or Dream in Color Mammoth, you’ll be able to knit this hat up lickety split.
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by this year’s Kate Spade fashion show; I loved the use of polka dots in her new collection. Generous width and three different lengths makes it versatile for any type of weather you are experiencing. The small size is close fitting, medium rests on your chest, and the long is perfect for wrapping twice.
Knitting: Cowl
Combine your love of self-striping yarn with an instant gratification project like the Stripes & Ridges Cowl, and you get an accessory you’ll want to knit over and over again.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Whether you are a sports enthusiast or you are dragged to the game, we all want to show our team spirit. While sitting at a Cal Berkley Football game I wanted to design a pattern that would be unisex, as well as a project you could knit while watching a game.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
This year has had so many twists and turns in it. You think you are headed one way and then you find yourself on another path and it takes you in a different direction. Enjoy every day, the good ones and the bad. Any day spent knitting is an amazing day in my book.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I love nothing more then perusing the cases of a French Patisserie. When I make Pâte Brisée at home it reminds me of the amazing delicacies I’ve tried while traveling abroad.
Knitting: Scarf
Whether you are a sports enthusiast or you are dragged to the game, we all want to show our team spirit. While sitting at a Cal Berkley Football game I wanted to design a scarf that would be unisex, offer two sizes for those who like more or less scarf, and most especially be a project you could knit while watching a game.
Knitting: Cowl
Scallops uses beautiful reversible cables to create a stylish scalloped edge, while the center panel is an easy to knit lace pattern. The pattern looks beautiful in a variety of yarns, solids, variegated, or striping. This pattern was so fun to knit, we know you’ll love it!
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by gradient yarns, this cowl features a gradient effect by using three solid colors of lace yarn blended together. To keep the pattern fun, there is an easy cable and lace pattern. The pattern is complex enough to be fun, and easy enough to memorize the pattern repeat.
Knitting: Cowl
Fishnets, is a lightweight cowl, made with a yarn that is perfect for warmer days and soft, cool nights. The alpaca makes a beautiful halo, the linen gives it a crisp and firm hand and the wool provides stability and its own level of softness. As with any yarn with linen, the more you wash it the better it becomes. Our sample was washed 2 times...
Knitting: Hats - Other
This quick knit Chunky hat is a perfect unisex hat. You will learn how to knit a braided cable on an easy to knit weekend project.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
No matter what time of year it is, someone we know is rooting for their favorite sports team. This hat was knitted with the sports fan in mind. So pick your teams favorite colors and cast on this quick chunky hat for yourself or a friend.
Knitting: Scarf
Shirred: A verb to convey the idea of gathering cloth into decorative rows.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Looking for a quick and easy project that makes a statement? Our Super Bulky Hat is the perfect solution! With its faux turned up brim and simple yet stylish design, this unisex hat is the perfect accessory for anyone in need of a warm head. It’s so easy and quick to knit that you’ll have a finished product in no time! We’re thrilled that so ma...
