The iconic carpet from the Overlook Hotel in the movie The Shining in sock form! At an intermediate difficulty level, these socks are knit from the top down and designed with an afterthought heel to make the stranded knitting as painless as possible. You’ll be reaching for these cozy socks not just for Halloween, but all season long.

April is a sweater knit from the top down and in the round. The perfect spring sweater, April features three-quarter length sleeves and is knit in the dreamy Drops Sky, a merino wool and baby alpaca blend. The bold stripes create a simple and classic look.

Hex is a motif-style crocheted blanket that is appropriate for beginners as well as more experienced makers. The hexagonal motifs are quick to crochet, and combine to create a mesmerizing design perfect for many kinds of décor styles. This project would work equally as well as a rug if made with a yarn appropriate for that purpose. Work this up...

Two cushion covers inspired by two classic Hitchcock films: Dial M for Murder and The Birds. Knit intarsia style, the front of the pillows are knit with a chart, and the reverse of the pillows are knit in two different rectangular-type repeats for extra appeal so you can turn the pillows around depending on your mood. Seaming and adding a zippe...

The Stars Blanket and Pillow Cover are crocheted, join-as-you-go projects. Once you make the main color motifs, you join colors as you go to create the “stars.” Each blanket and pillow cover are unique since you’re the one deciding which color belongs where. Use the colors suggested in the pattern, or choose a palette to match your world. The b...

This sassy little number is worked in the round from the top down using the dreamiest wool. Drops Air is a baby alpaca and merino wool blend, and even though it’s an Aran-weight wool, it works up as light as a cloud. This pattern gives you a short option and a long option, depending on the look you desire.

Reminiscent of the colors in an old Polaroid picture, this yoked sweater is a classic piece worked in the round from the top town. Brooklyn Tweed’s Loft yarn creates the perfect palette and provides the crisp detail that makes for a great colorwork sweater. An uncolored chart is included in the pattern if you’d like to create your own custom pa...

Exceptionally wearable, definitely comfortable, and even reversible—the Utopia Reversible Skirt. Made with Blue Sky Fiber’s fabulous Woolstok wool, this skirt knits up beautifully and quite quickly. This project does require a provisional cast on to create the waistband and picks up stitches to create the bottom hem. If you’re a beginner and th...

Simple, yet classic, made with the dreamiest wool; you’ll never want to take this sweater off. A yoke- style pullover, this piece is worked in the round from the top down. The ease and simplicity of making this sweater would make it a good first-time project, or also a good choice for the more experienced knitter looking for a project they can ...

The Plain Jane Toque is the perfect everyday hat. This toque is extremely easy to knit and would make a great project to practice knitting in the round. For more experienced knitters, this hat could be made in an evening. With Cascade Eco+’s many delicious colors and affordability, you could make one of these for everyone you know.

Still looking to make some holiday presents or winter wear for yourself? The Festive Hat is quick to knit and is made mainly with Rowan Felted Tweed, while the bobbles and pompom are made with Drops Alpaca Silk. This toque is not overly bulky, and has about a medium fit—not too tight, but not slouchy either.

The Candyfloss Scarf & Cowl can be made with a bulky mohair or a lighter-weight mohair held double. I’ve knit this up in both a mohair and an alpaca-silk blend, and found both options worked very well. With the open, lacy stitch paired with very lightweight wool, this scarf or cowl practically floats around your neck, while still offering c...

Who doesn’t want to be a unicorn every once in a while? This knitted piece combines a hat with a scarf to make an ultra-cozy wrap. With sizing for both children and adults, everyone in the house can be a unicorn. Both versions knit up very quickly—you could make this piece in less than a week, which means this is also a great choice for a last-...

The Candyfloss Hat can be made with a bulky mohair or a lighter-weight mohair held double. I’ve knit this up in both a mohair and an alpaca-silk blend, and found both options worked very well. This is a lightweight, lacy hat with a bit of slouch = updated classy. Check out the pattern for the Candyfloss Scarf & Cowl if you’re looking to mak...

Light as a cloud and twice as dreamy, this cardigan is sure to please. Worked at a bulky gauge, you can whip this cardi up in a week! The cardigan is made from the top down, yoke style, and is complimented by three-quarter or full length sleeves. The sweater is designed to be oversized.

This is a classic design for a v-neck cardigan with set-in sleeves and contrast color pockets. Knitting the sweater with Cloudborn’s fingering weight twisted wool creates a lightweight, but cozy cardigan, great for layering and when you want something warm without a lot of bulk. This pattern does employ some short-row shaping for the neck and s...

A basic black cardigan that goes with almost everything is necessary in every closet. This sweater has saddle shoulders, uses short rows to shape the sleeve cap, and is knit from the top down. The cardigan falls to mid-thigh and has pockets sewn on the outside (because good sweaters need pockets); also, its button bands are button-less (because...

Inspired by traditional architecture, Feng Shui is worked flat from the bottom up, and is worked all in one piece. This design employs knit and purl stitches to create structure, as well as carrying the yarn in front and slipping stitches to create the two lattice-type patterns. The beautiful Arbor wool from Brooklyn Tweed ensures excellent sti...

Brooklyn Tweed’s bulky-weight Quarry gives this top a nicely boxy and architectural look. To this, an asymmetrical collar has been added for a unique touch. Working through front and back loops, as well as seaming on the right side of the piece creates great lines too. This wool holds its shape well, while also being very lightweight, so even t...

Make a super quick, super simple cowl with one skein of Brooklyn Tweed’s sumptuous Quarry. Worked flat and seamed, this cowl uses a simple diagonal rib to create an intriguing repeat. Working the seam on the right side of the fabric adds a simple touch that draws the eye when worn at front centre. The seam can also be worn to the back or easily...

Apotheka is an infinity scarf that doesn’t need to be worked in the round. Knit flat, this piece is then sewn together. Alternately, you could easily leave this unsewn for a lovely scarf. Worked with super-soft HiKoo’s SimpliWorsted, this neck warmer has beautiful drape and is incredibly cozy. It also works up in a flash.

This project feels like it’s channeling grannies, but grannies from when they were young and chic and wearing the latest fashions. The beauty of this pattern is that it is very customizable; it can be knit with any weight of yarn and is finished when you run out of that yarn. At the smaller end of the spectrum, you can create a great kerchief w...

Lightweight and ultra cozy, this striped, set-in-sleeve tunic dress is a delight to knit and wear. Made with Drops Sky, this pattern requires a surprisingly small amount of yarn, making it an affordable project. The blend of baby alpaca and merino wool and the chained construction of Sky makes it feel like you’re wearing a luxurious, soft cloud.

I had quite a pile of lovely Brooklyn Tweed’s Shelter in my yarn stash and had a hankering to work some stripes. This hat is the result! Merry-go-round is a perfectly slouchy hat, with a unique-looking top. If you hate making decreases, this is the hat for you—instead of decreasing to create the shape at the top, the toque is worked even all th...

Nest is a great pattern if you’re felting for the first time. Due to its construction, the result is a professional looking bag, and all your friends will be asking which boutique you found it in (and then asking you to make them one when they find out you made it yourself!). This bag is great for everyday use. A lining is not required, though ...

Metropol is a great pattern if you’re felting for the first time. Due to its construction, the result is a professional looking bag, and all your friends will be asking which boutique you found it in (and then asking you to make them one when they find out you made it yourself!). This bag is great for everyday use, and it is also perfectly size...

Can you ever have enough linen in your closet? This lovely linen-cotton blend boasts great stitch definition and lovely drape for this modern short-sleeved top. A knit cotton-linen piece has the advantage of getting better the more you wear it—wearing and washing softens the fibres. This top is worked in two flat pieces, is seamed together, and...

The gorgeous colors of Cascade Eco + in this wrap remind me of sunshine, blue sky, and those silver grey clouds that sometimes bring snow. The eye-catching herringbone striping is continued for only a third of the way through as a way of bringing color into the piece, but not overwhelming the senses. Despite the size of the piece and it being w...

I recently had a DNA test and, to my surprise, it seems none of my ancestors were actually from central Europe as my family had always thought. A good chunk of my DNA actually appears to have come from the British Isles. Perhaps this explains my love of living near the ocean? So although I can’t say exactly which part of that rainy island my an...

Doesn’t this blanket remind you of 1980s California? It’s all about vintage colors with a landscape inspiration: sunshine, sea, sand, sunsets, and trees. Worked mainly with double crochet stitches, this

Sunbeam is a sleeveless top that is worked flat in two pieces and then seamed together. The golden silk yarn in the front highlights the architectural lines of the stitch pattern, and the black silk blend adds simple contrast to this sophisticated piece. The front gold panel also boasts a scalloped hem that forms naturally from the pattern repe...

This might be my favorite blanket yet. It’s mesmerizing to watch it come together as you work with the light grey main color and a rainbow of colors for contrast. This is a cheery blanket that makes a

Inspired by the fantastical amanita mushroom, this cowl is a choose your own adventure kind of project. You can make a reversible cowl where you use a provisional cast on to start and then graft the stitches to the live edge to create a seamless reverse backing, or knit a ribbed hem at top and bottom. For the amanita section, choose between the...

The saddle shoulder of this sweater is knit in a meandering lace pattern that carries down the three-quarter-length sleeve. This lace pattern reminds me of the mesmerizing beauty of smoke rising from a fire, and then paired with Brooklyn Tweed ‘s lovely Loft yarn in the pinki-ish-smoky colour of Postcard, the sweater named itself Woodsmoke. The...

Sticks and stones is a quick and easy project that can be made up in a night or two (a great last-minute gift!). It’s got a modern look that also reaches back to the late 70s and early 80s, especially with the oatmeal and brown yarn colour choices. This is a excellent beginner project that requires single crochet and double crochet stitches, as...

Fairy tale is a flattering cape that can serve a multitude of purposes. Whether you’re looking for an everyday warmer, a special occasion piece (night out at the opera!), or a Halloween cape, this is the piece you need. With its architectural lines, shoulder shaping, and built-in closure, the cape sits beautifully along the collarbone and has g...

With a design based on a sweater pattern I created last year, this cowl works up quickly, is a great in-the-round stranded colourwork piece, and is the perfect size. Brooklyn Tweed’s Shelter gives the design a crispness that highlights the pattern, and the yarn itself is lovely to work with and wear, not to mention all of the amazing colours av...

Winter Wonderland is a double-sided blanket that uses felt in between the layers to add colour and warmth. The construction of this blanket does require a bit of basic-level sewing to complete. The throw is worked in pieces—first the hexagons are created, then the snowflakes for the reverse of the blanket, and finally everything is pieced toget...

The Bluebird shawl is crocheted with gorgeous hand-dyed Mineville DK merino wool, resulting in a shawl with weight and warmth, yet a delicate feel due to the lacy stitch. The shawl is designed to fit around the neck and hang comfortably over or wrap around the shoulders. Worked with a 5mm hook, this project works up quickly despite its size.

This noble crocheted sleeveless tunic falls to mid-thigh, and is left open below the armhole on the sides. It is a piece that pairs well with a tank top and jeans or leggings, or with something colorful beneath to highlight the geometric lace pattern of the fabric.

Easy & quick with a classic look, the Museum Hat is made with 1 skein of Berroco’s Vintage Chunky, a great washable wool-acrylic blend with a broad range of colours to choose from. It’s a great project for beginners since it requires knowledge of only a couple of stitches and also is a good introduction to working in the round. For more sea...

An advanced beginner pattern inspired by the carpet in the eerie Overlook Hotel from the movie The Shining, this mesmerizing blanket pattern is sure to impress. Make it in the original very 70s colours, or create a bold pattern in more modern shades; either way, you’ll end up with something that will make an impact.

Socks so cute you’ll want to eat them up. These mid-calf socks have an afterthought heel, which makes it easy to keep the pattern going. The main colour for these socks is the scrumptious Snowfall, a Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock yarn, and bits of similarly weighted bright colours from my stash of old sock yarns.

This is a raglan style sweater with a top-down construction and some stranded colourwork in the main body. Knit with Sweet Fibre’s DK- weight Merino Wool, it’s soft and warm with beautiful drape. The colours remind me of Turkish tile design, but the repeat itself reminds me of snow falling against a dark sky. Simple and stunning.

Felted slipper boots are pretty much the most comfortable thing to wear ever, and they are definitely nice to have as the evenings get cooler. These slippers are pretty sturdy. You could even attach a sole to them if you were keen to wear them outside. They work up incredibly quickly and they’re felted to fit, so careful knitting and gauge isn’...

Cozy wool socks that protect you not only from the elements, but from unseen forces as well. A protection stave repeat is worked into the sock to help keep you safe. The wool used for these socks is the same as the grey used in the Helm of Awe hat and the marine-blue of the Take Flight sweater; a great way to use up leftover yarn. You can also ...

A roomy felted bag with a prosperity sigil worked into the design, this is the bag you want holding your money and belongings. Take this bag with you when you’re about to conduct business and it will send good vibes of prosperity out into the universe.

The Helm of Awe is an Icelandic sigil to induce fear in your enemies and to protect against abuses of power. The striking design is at least visually commanding, and is a pleasure to knit and wear.

The stranded colourwork in this cape is based on an Icelandic magical stave for disguise; in Icelandic, it is called Hulinhjalmur. The spell itself is a bit grisly, but once done, it was supposed to prevent your enemies from seeing you. The stave is beautiful on its own and lends itself well to intarsia knitting.

The stranded colourwork in this sweater is based on an old Icelandic spell for bewitching a horse to fly. The original spell was a bit gruesome, but a reworking of the spell sigil makes for a mesmerizing yoke design. Perhaps you’ll feel a bit of air under your feet while wearing this sweater.

A very quick to knit sweater-wrap, and lovely to wear over clothing you don’t necessarily want to hide, the Luna Wrap keeps the arms warm, but let’s your favorite dress shine through. Though this is knit with a cotton, you could use any Aran-weight fibre to make this wrap.

Crochet this hat and cowl combo using different colours for each round, use a solid colour, or make it with a self-striping yarn. I’ve used both Rowan fingering weight fine tweed in various colours, and

The Looking-Glass Shawl, named for Alice’s adventures beyond the mirror, evokes a sense of stepping into another world; your eyes follow the reflected motif that veers off along an everlengthening edge. Knit with increases along one side to create an acute triangle shape, this wrap

At 36” by 42”, this small throw makes a perfect lap blanket or baby blanket. It would also be striking on display as a wall hanging. Wherever it ends up in your home, it is sure to be admired. This throw

Arrow is a classic raglan pullover knit in Brooklyn Tweed’s Shelter, a wool that combines lightness and warmth exceptionally well. The pullover is knit in pieces and then seamed. Sizing ranges from small at a 32” bust up to an 3XL for a 42” bust, which includes 2” of positive ease. I designed the sweater to be loose fitting enough for those who...

With cables along the front centre and a Peter Pan collar, Basic Black is a flattering sweater that works with any wardrobe and is a great staple piece to wear year-round. This is a top-down knit with no seams, and short rows are used for shaping. The pullover is knit with a DK-weight yarn.

The Acute Crochet Sweater is a dream to crochet. A clever use of triangles creates flattering lines for the body of the pullover, and it’s a project that works up very quickly and easily. The wool used here, Eco Andean, highlights the stitch definition and resists stretching out, while also creating a beautifully lightweight, yet warm, fabric. ...

Made with the light and lofty BFL Sport by Fleece Artist, this wrap looks as soft and weightless as a cloud, and feels about the same. I chose the colour Smoke; the pale bruised grey reminds me of the kind of snow clouds you often see as real winter begins. This wrap is very quick to crochet, and the wool highlights the delicate design. The wra...

As big as a bedspread, cozy and warm, this blanket is a dream to crochet. This is a great stashbuster project — you can use all those half-used balls of worsted weight yarn to create a very colourful throw, or get all new colours to match whatever room you plan to put it in. I’ve used a bobble technique that creates a soft bobble for a more com...

We’ve had some rainy weather as we move into the fall season here in Victoria; the umbrellas and warm clothes have appeared all around town. This project is inspired by those things, as well as by all of the cropped, bulky, boxy sweaters I’ve been seeing. This piece combines a super bulky Shetland & Alpaca blend with a bulky weight alpaca y...

I’ve drawn on the tradition of Eastern European pysanky (Easter eggs) to design this cowl and mittens set. Black makes a great background for the variegated Zauberball, which mimics the colour changes in the Easter eggs, and the pattern is based on a traditional design.

I don’t know about you, but as soon as I feel that autumnal chill in the air, I feel the need to spend a ridiculous amount of time watching classic horror movies. Give me ghosts and vampires and werewolves and monsters; add some popcorn and a Halloween-inspired knitting project, and I’m content for ages.

I enjoyed reading Nancy Drew mysteries when I was a kid. Nancy Drew was not only a plucky and talented detective, she also sported some smart outfits. I’ve tried to pay homage to her style in this piece with the crewneck and ribbing/openwork detail. I’ve also employed a modified saddle shoulder, drop sleeves, and a relaxed fit with plenty of ea...

Hand-knit socks are always the most comfortable and nicest to wear, and these are no exception.

Named for one of Victoria’s many wonderful markets, this bag is made with Cascade’s Avalon cotton/acrylic blend, which results in a sturdy and washable bag. Buttons on the side panels allow for expansion, and the pattern provides instructions to add wooden handles or to crochet a strap. You may choose, as I have, to sew in a lining to give the ...

This bag has some great surface detail with a vintage-inspired bobble panel and some crocheting around posts for added durability. Made with a worsted-weight cotton, this bag is going to last. With the nice dense fabric, it won’t stretch out of shape, and you won’t have to worry about things falling out of the bottom. It’s also a great quick an...

This motif blanket made with Cascade Eco+ and worsted weight wool for the joins works up quickly. Once you’ve made a couple of the motifs, it’s easy to remember how to make them without referring to the pattern, and joining the motifs at the end is quick and painless!

An intriguing pattern repeat sure to catch the eye. Worked in Sweet Fibre’s Super Sweet Sock yarn in Paper Birch and Spanish Coin, the fingering weight is fine enough to let the design shine through, and can be worked densely enough to give the piece some structure.

Diego, the alpaca, kindly donated his lovely coat to be made into beautiful yarn, and then into this crocheted scarf/infinity cowl. This project is a safer way of getting a hug from an alpaca.

Diego, the alpaca, kindly donated his lovely coat to be made into beautiful yarn, and then into this crocheted scarf/infinity cowl. This project is a safer way of getting a hug from an alpaca.

This is a cowl that was inspired in part by Hundertwasser’s art and architecture, hence the title Dunklebunt, which is a name that Hundertwasser gave himself and that means “darkly multicolored.”

This top uses knit and purl stitches to create texture, and the construction allows for a beautiful open-backed top. Add dolman sleeves, and you’ve got a piece that is versatile and comfortable. Made with Cascade Luna, 100% cotton, it’s very soft and is machine washable as well.

Eventide makes me think of quiet evenings gazing at the moon, sitting fireside in a cozy cabin, or perhaps something you might wear for a midnight rendezvous in the garden. It’s a bit secretive, romantic, and sophisticated, but wearable and practical at the same time.

Sweet Fibre’s Super Sweet Sock yarn is a dream to work with and results in such great stitch definition. This hat uses this to beautiful effect, highlighting the yarn carries and making them pop. While still woolly-warm, this hat is a bit on the lightweight side, making it quite versatile and easy to wear in all kinds of climates.

A hat inspired by the 1940s and the classy dames of the silver screen. Jaunty and spirited, this is a hat for action and adventure.

Anchors is a very adaptable piece that can be wrapped around the neck like a cowl or scarf, or worn around the shoulders as a shawl, wrap, or capelet. The seams of the centre piece and elongated edges of the side sections create shape and drape in all the right places.

One of my favorite movies is the Wizard of Oz. As this piece grew, a few elements began to emerge that reminded me of the classic movie: the yellow brick road echoed by the textured rib pattern, the classic white and blue of Dorothy’s dress, not to mention a few arrows pointing out the way to go.

Everyone knows wallflowers can turn out to be the most interesting

For me, a great grandpa sweater must be warm and woolly, have a shawl collar and pockets, and have a bit of an oversized fit. It doesn’t hurt for it to have a bit of fair isle colorwork, and it should also look good on men and women alike. This pattern is my interpretation of the gramps genre, and I hope you’ll feel as cozy in it as I do.

A sturdy bag for the young and the young at heart. In addition to basic knitting and purling, skills required to make this bag: slipping stitches, increases and decreases, some accent crocheting (with alternatives given if you prefer not to crochet), and a bit of sewing. This is a great project for using up extra bits of yarn and only requires ...

Herringbone and knit stitches create a striking texture contrast in this set, and the loose knit of the hat body makes it the perfect hat shape for many heads. The pattern gives two suggestions for wool to satisfy many budgets, and with just one skein used for both hat and cowl, it makes a quick project for yourself or a friend.

New mittens for a new winter season! It’s starting to get a bit chilly as I ride my bike in the mornings, so these lightweight mittens will be perfect for the fall bike commute. These are worked up with DK weight yarn in a superwash wool, and I’ve added a contrasting colour that weaves in and out of the main mitten colour.

The jackalope sweater marries two great sweater traditions: wonderful Lopi wool from Iceland makes this a lightweight & very warm sweater, and the Cowichan or Siwash inspired design adds a west-coast tradition with a bit of a twist (who doesn’t love the idea of the jackalope?). With a fit that leaves room for long-sleeved tops underneath, i...

This vintage-feel cardigan has slightly capped short sleeves, a mandarin collar, rounded armholes, ribbed trim, and is designed to fit comfortably. It’s also got great detailing with the orange stripes worked on the fronts of the cardigan and an accent of purling to give the piece structure. It’s an easy-to-wear cardigan that will easily become...

This plum throw was partially inspired by Indian kantha throws and its influence can be seen in the incorporation of different textures and colours in the construction of the blanket. This throw would make a perfect picnic blanket, baby blanket, small bedspread, and would even work on a floor as an area rug.

This skirt works up so quickly, you could make a lollipop skirt in a different colour for every day of the week! The skirt is constructed to flare out in a bit of an A line to complement many figures.

A nice, thick blanket perfect for taking to the beach or keeping at the cottage. Made with colours that shout out summer, the texture of the fabric evokes images of wavy water and rippled sand. A great project for beginners and for those who like the look of modular afghans, but don’t like joining too many pieces together. Also a great stash bu...

An eye-catching design that works well in bold colours, this stranded colourwork cover is easy to knit and works up quickly. The reverse of the pillow is knit in the background colour and has an overlapping edge with a ribbed design. This works well with cushions that are about 16” x 16”.

It’s been a tough winter, with many days of -30 C with the wind chill. I needed a new cowl that could withstand the frigid temperatures, and that could also be pulled down over my shoulders to warm me up while working at my desk. This is what I came up with :)

Alice’s Shift Dress or Top makes me think of sun-dappled riverbanks, blue skies, and maybe a Cheshire cat or two. Make a top, or extend rows to make a sweater dress to wear with leggings.

Mittens are a must in cold climates, and nothing says cozy like bulky wool mittens. This pattern works up quickly so you don’t have to wait too long before stuffing your hands into these mittens.

I love the brilliant colours of peacock feathers and their amazing, almost hypnotic pattern. This blanket is an attempt to try and capture some of that mesmerizing beauty. Reversible and double-thick, it’s also a great blanket to cozy up in or to use as a bedspread.

Old Hollywood meets twining vine in this hat and sleeve combo. The cloche-style hat has a bit of a slouchy fit with an art deco accent of a spiralling brim. The matching sleeves employ the same spiral accent and coil their way up your arms. The hat can be knit in two sizes, S-M or M-L, while the sleeves are size-adjustable as you go.

The Miss Mouse Cardigan is a great everyday cardigan with 3/4 length sleeves that falls to the top of the hip. The pockets are wide and the width of the front panel of the cardigan. It is fitted, best worn over a camisole or tank top.

Some might call this a hooded wrap or a scarf with a hood or maybe even a snood; whatever you call it, it’s perfect for Yeti-hunting season. Wear Yeti with the hood up or down, with scarf ends wrapped and tied or left long and loose; whatever way you choose to wear it, it’s going to feel like a warm hug.

Who says granny squares need to be thick and chunky?

This is an easy-to-crochet poncho featuring a lacy stitch and asymmetrical construction. Crocheted with bulky weight cotton, this poncho hangs beautifully, making it a staple item in any closet. You’ll find yourself wanting to make a number of these in various colours to complement your entire wardrobe.

A knit throw that highlights classic lines and minimalist design to complement modern urban décor. Subtle texture stitches accent each of the four panels, over which brightly coloured lines are then crocheted or stitched. The ribbed border unites the panels and finishes the piece with quiet sophistication. Throw it over a chair or couch, use it...

If you’re looking to make a large, thick blanket, this is the pattern for you. The rays work up quickly, and the circular sun in the centre of the piece uses a broomstick stitch to add detail to catch the eye. This is also a great project for using up mismatched worsted-weight yarn.

A great sleeveless top to take on a summer road trip, both as a project and in your luggage.Crochet this up in a lightweight cotton for best summertime wear. Pair with a contrasting tank top underneath or throw over a bikini after a dip in the water.

Though we’re still snowed under in my part of the world, spring is here. To remind myself that, yes, the snow will depart soon, I created this vibrant daisy motif Afghan.

This stag’s head pillow cover knits up simply and quickly. Stockinette with a ribbed edge makes up the back, while the front is knit with two colours in mostly stockinette and a few texture stitches to create movement (a few cables and some purling to contrast with the knit front).

It’s winter. You’re cold. You need a coffee, but you forgot your reusable coffee cup sleeve at home. Won’t you be looking smart when you remember you have your own built-in coffee sleeve stowed away around your wrist? With a flourish and a snap, that coffee cup sleeve is now securely anchored to your mitten to even further protect that precious...

The title kind of says it all; socks that proclaim their sockness for all the world to see. Combine that with some eye-catching herringbone in a brilliantly contrasting colour, and you’ve got a sock that shouts out to the world: I’m a sock and I’m proud of it.

Make your own snowflake cushion cover for seasonally themed décor. Choose colours to match any room, be it your own or a lucky giftee.

This reversible cowl is knit in the round in two pieces and then knit together to create a double-thick fabric that gives you extra warmth and wind protection, trapping warmed air in between its layers. The cowl was designed to keep its shape and stay in place where it should be: right around your neck.

Make warm and woolly winter socks adorned with a side pocket and button closure because who doesn’t need a pocket on their sock sometimes? Quick to knit, this sock makes a great treat for yourself or gift for others.

I’ve been happy to see all the owl-motif knit objects out there and I wanted to add my own owl to the parliament. I also was in need of a medium-sized bag for everyday toting and had a very cool antique purse handle to make use of, so that’s how this design came about.

The Warm My Arms Slouch is a fingerless mitt and a sleeve designed to keep your arms cozy as the weather begins to chill, which means you can still wear your favourite short-sleeved tops without have to resort to a sweater or jacket.

There’s something about ’60s wallpaper; maybe it’s the movement, maybe the colours, but either way, it inspires and led to the creation of this pattern. The design uses basic stitches (sc, dc, tr, and dtr) and is at the beginner level. I crocheted this with medium weight yarn in three colours (yarn A: 400g; yarn B: 300g; and yarn C: 400g).