This pattern also includes directions for an increase stitch that creates a clean definite line for the thumb insert.

I love slouchy hats and this one turned out great! The mock cable stitch is popular for hats, scarves and socks, but shaping can be a little tricky. By using drastically different-sized needles, you can achieve the snug ribbing around the head while having more room for the slouchy part. It is stretchy enough to fit any adult head.

Fingerless gloves are very popular right now. This pattern is quick and easy and can be made in a few hours. Get those needles going and make several for gifts in these last few weeks before the holidays.

These socks are especially comfortable because the fancy lace is on the top of the foot and the rest is a tight Stockinette for good fit.

The Victoria Cowl can be worn as a cowl or as a hood when the wind picks up.

The Sadie Cowl is elastic and loose-fitting, a perfect accessory to keep your neck warm on a breezy day. It is done in a lacy rib that is very easy and fun to do and creates a beautiful rib. The nice part about these cowls is that they can be made with just one skein of yarn of approximately 200 yards.

This is a simple and fast slouchy hat to make, suitable for both men and women. There is only one size because it is done in a twisted rib which is very, very stretchy. It takes three different sizes of circular needles to create the shaping, and the yarn is self-striping.

I have always loved hats and I especially love felted hats. I designed this hat in remembrance for my mother, Adele, who was a life-long knitting. She taught me to knit before I could even read.

5 stitches/inch in stockinette, size 6 needles. (Gauge is not critical but should be close. I have used this pattern with size 5, 6, and 7 needles, with success.) I always start with size 2 needles for the brim.