This pattern is my new favorite go-to for last-minute Christmas projects. I’ve already made three this holiday season and am working on a fourth! It takes me about three days to make one up—though I’m sure some could do it faster—so it’s perfect for when you’re coming down to the wire but you still need to spread a little more handmade love aro...

Inspired by the 17th century fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, and Disney’s beloved heroine, Belle, this elbow-length, hooded capelet strikes the perfect balance between functionality and luxury. Opulent enough to fit in on a fine evening out, the garment is yet practical enough to function as an outer layer in the cooler months. The generous h...

Nerf Herder is a snug neckwarmer that can be worn multiple ways. For walking to work in the cold, button the collar up all the way, or cross the flap over for an even snugger fit that keeps the wind out. When you get to the office, undo the top few buttons and fold the collar down to create a shirt collar that is business casual. The pattern us...

This elegant top is inspired by Queen Elsa’s summery new take on her ice dress in the Disney short Frozen Fever, and similarly incorporates both winter and summer elements to create a classic yet original look. Every knitter is familiar with the Nordic colorwork motif of a snowflake: the eight-petalled geometrical shape that has adorned traditi...

Inspired by Disney’s Tangled, Rapunzel is a mid-thigh length sweater dress with a tailored waist and an elegant cable panel down the front and back, reminiscent of Rapunzel’s corset-top dress in the movie, and her casual, fun-loving approach to life. Worked from the top-down, the construction is seamless and simple, with raglan shaping to creat...

This lacy, ethereal headscarf is inspired by Celebi, the legendary Pokémon known as the Guardian of the Forest. Celebi is reminiscent of a tiny woodland fairy, which inspired the boho-chic, woodsy feel of this scarf. Its lacy chevron stitch is fully reversible and lies flat due to the garter stitch background. The scarf can also be easily adapt...

The golden Sun is nearing the denouement of her journey across the sky, just as this last company is about to begin theirs. One by one, they step onto the deck of the elegant ship, each additional burden hardly making it dip into the crystal-blue water. With final goodbyes, the last of the passengers comes aboard, ready at last to be moving on,...

This lacy scarf pattern was inspired by the duel origins of one Bilbo Baggins, a burglar of Tolkien’s The Hobbit fame. While Mr. Baggins takes after his father’s side to a great degree, he has considerable Took blood in him, along with all the queer adventuresome qualities that come with it. Bagginses, you see, are respectable folk, dressing sm...

This kerchief is my first design to be inspired by the world of Pokemon, taking its inspiration from the legendary Mew. I have always had a great fondness for Mew, the rarest (and, in my opinion, the cutest!) of all Pokemon. As any Pokemon trainer will tell you, that cuteness belies an extremely powerful and adaptable Pokemon. Therefore, this k...

This fully reversible keyhole scarf is inspired by that most adventurous (and Awesome!) mare, Rainbow Dash! The lightning bolt shape comes from her unique cutie mark, of a tri-colored bolt and white cloud. Pattern also includes directions to crochet a cloud-shaped pin for embellishment. Since the scarf is knit entirely in garter stitch and each...

Regal and elegant as the night sky, this shawlette derives its inspiration from Princess Luna of recent My Little Pony fame. Princess of the Night is shallow enough to be a lightweight scarf for cooler spring weather, yet solid and long enough to be tucked around the neck for extra warmth. The lace border traces starry diamonds, and a chart is ...

To the fan of the BBC’s modern retelling of Sherlock Holmes, this line is quickly recognized as both an apology and a rare declaration of friendship. In any incarnation, though, Holmes and Watson make a unstoppable team, and this cowl represents the timeless duo. I have derived the chevron/cable combination from the cabling of John’s now-famous...

In the tradition of Fellowship! the Shawl, here comes another half-circle shawl inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, this time following the character progression and journey of a single member of that fellowship, Frodo Baggins.

This flouncy little shawl was directly inspired by Pinkie Pie, the fun-loving, party-throwing, smile-spreading pony from the most recent television incarnation of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The construction is simple: a half-circle in stockinette stitch with stripes every four rows. This is not a pi shawl construction, having increase...

Preciousss is a shawlette for every fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth. This will be a mystery knit-along that runs through the month of January, with four clues each inspired by an aspect of the fandom of Middle-Earth.

The now-famous golden Mockingjay Pin sported on the covers of the Hunger Games books, turned into a bookmark. It’s a complex little piece, but the results are worth it.

This half-circle pi shawl is based on characters of the Fellowship of the Ring, featured in the novel The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Each of the nine members of the Fellowship are represented in this shawl by a distinct lace chart.

Four bracelet patterns based on the Rings of Power from the Lord of the Rings.

This hat was designed for a service learning project, teaching people at a local senior center to knit and crochet, and then donating all finished projects. This baby hat is a very quick and easy project to make for a loved one expecting or to donate to your own favorite charity.

Note: You will need a small amount of contrasting color yarn for the lacing.