Let’s get one thing straight. Despite the title, this is not a quilting book. This is a knitting book. That being said, every knitting design begins with inspiration. For some designers that inspiration may strike when on a morning walk, flipping through a magazine, or after a visit to a yarn store. The patterns in this collection were all inspired by one thing that has been on designer Meg Roke’s mind for many years: modern quilts.

“I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.” ~ Buddy the Elf

Home Is Where the Hearth Is (Cozy) is the eleventh pattern in the Storytime Knits Collection. This design was inspired by and directly complements the children’s book, “In November” written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Jill Kastner. This pattern includes instructions for a standard hot water bottle cozy and a doll-sized one. Both featur...

The Pumpkin Blanket Scarf is the tenth pattern in the Storytime Knits Collection. This design was inspired by and directly complements the children’s book, The Pumpkin Blanket by Deborah Turney Zagwyn. It features large colorwork patchwork blocks with mini fringe on the short edges.

Hedgie’s Hat is the ninth pattern in the Storytime Knits Collection. This design was inspired by and directly complements the children’s book, The Hat by Jan Brett. It features as colorwork design that mimics Hedgie’s “hat” in the book.

The Scrappy Bear Claw Mitts pattern is the eighth design in the Storytime Knits Collection. This design was inspired by and directly complements the children’s book, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. This pattern is ideal for stash diving! Dig through your scraps or left-over advent minis to make the Scrappy Bear ...

The Think Pink Pillow is the seventh design in the Storytime Knits Collection. This design was inspired by and directly complements the children’s book, Eloise, by Kay Thompson and pictures by Hilary Knight.

Goodnight Socks is the sixth design in the Storytime Knits Collection. This design was inspired by and directly complements the children’s book, Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown and pictures by Clement Hurd. This bed sock pattern includes instructions for both child and adult sizes and features a textured moon pattern on the top of each s...

Leaving Lupines is the fifth design in the Storytime Knits Collection. This design was inspired by and directly complements the children’s book, Miss Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney. This cowl pattern includes instructions for both child and adult sizes and features a textured lace pattern that mimics lupine flowers.

The Peter Rabbit Finger Puppets pattern is the fourth pattern in the Storytime Knits Collection. This design was inspired by and directly complements the children’s book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. This pattern includes directions for 4 of the characters from the book: Peter, Mrs. Rabbit, Mr. McGregor, and the White Cat. There ...

The Crayons on Strike Roll is the third pattern in the Storytime Knits Collection. This crayon cozy features 8 pockets for individual crayons (large crayons fit too!) with a flap and an icord to keep all of the crayons snug as a bug in a rug. This design was inspired by and directly complements the children’s book, The Day the Crayons Quit by D...

Extra Love Scarf is the second pattern in the Storytime Knits

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Owling Mittens is the first pattern in the Storytime Knits collection. This sweet pair of mittens was inspired by and directly complements the children’s book, Owl Moon by Jane Yolen.

This pattern includes instructions for two shapes of mushroom ornaments (dome-shaped cap and flat-shaped cap), each in two different sizes.

I truly wish you all could reach through the images on this page to FEEL how luxurious the combination of these two yarns are when held together. Absolutely heaven!

Every fall, the kids request a new pair of fingerless mittens to wear for trick-or-treating (it can be mighty cold here in NE Ohio in late October! Last year, I made them the Whimsical Wrist Warmers) This year, my teenage daughter dressed as The Mad Hatter for Halloween and is OBSESSED with all things mushroom/toadstool. So naturally, her mitts...

Simple. Effortless. Lightweight. This will be the sweater to wear again and again… and again.

Something about this scarf gives me all the vintage feels. Maybe it is the ticking stripes, or the woven textured pattern, or perhaps the generous super soft fringe… either way I can just picture one of the girls from the set of “ Mona Lisa Smile” wearing it around campus to ward off those cold New England winds.

The Summerville Tee is the quintessential warm weather top. The combination of the A-line shape to the bust, relaxed drop shoulder, and generous ease in fit make this a flattering shape for all figures.

The Dutton Mill hat features a bit of texture, a bit of ribbing, and a bit of striping all in one charming and practical hat. I guarantee it will be your go-to hat for morning walks and running errands around town.

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The Whimsical Wrist Warmers are in a word… fun. They are fun to knit, fun to wear, and fun to look at. These mitts are knit in three parts and whip up in a FLASH making them an ideal knitted gift or a satisfyingly speedy and self-indulgent knit for you!

A bit of texture, a splash of color, and an abundance of coziness… the Jack & Jill cowl is a charming accessory to knit and wear this season.

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Merge is a colorwork log cabin dishcloth pattern that blends the solid sections into striped sections. The color combinations are endless! It is an incredibly addicting pattern (especially as it knits up so quickly)… before you know it, you’ll have made a set for every friend and family member.

Perfect for warming up by the campfire or taking a morning stroll through the crisp cool air… the Summer Nights Cowl is a lightweight accessory that will give you just the right amount of warmth when the temperature starts to dip. Pull the drawstring and tie in a bow for a cute cinched look or leave the drawstring loose and untied for a relaxed...

The Citrus Crush Shawl was designed exclusively for the Heidi & Lana Summer Sunshine Kit (June 2022). This top-down shawl features two sections of color and textured stitch patterns. The small repetitive stitch patterns really show off the gorgeous hand-dyed solid colorways from Heidi & Lana.

The Summer Solstice Pillow is the fourth pattern in the Season of Pillows series. In this design, bold stockinette stripes are paired with skinny garter stitch ridges in a cool cotton yarn for a summery feel.

As winter winds down, signs of spring peek through amidst the last of the snowflakes and frosty mornings. But when the warm breezes return and the once tiny buds bloom into brilliant green leaves, we know that spring has settled in and sunny days are ahead.

The Matchstick Hat is an exclusive pattern for the Snow Day Kit from Heidi & Lana. This pattern was specifically designed to be knit with a mini skein set of six different colorways from Heidi & Lana. It pairs perfectly with the (now available) Matchstick Mitts.

The Matchstick Mitts pattern was specifically designed to be knit with a mini skein set of six different colorways from Heidi & Lana. It pairs perfectly with the Matchstick Hat (the hat is an exclusive pattern for the Snow Day Kit from Heidi & Lana and will be available for individual purchase on February 28, 2022).

The Winter Solstice Pillow is the second pattern in the Season of Pillows series. One side features an all-over cable stitch pattern reminiscent of winter winds rippling over snow creating snowdrifts. The other side features a combination of smooth stockinette stitches and rippling cabled stitches seamed together in a sleek and modern formation.

Is there anything better than slipping a cozy set of wool socks onto your feet on a cold winter’s night?

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The Autumn Equinox Pillow is the first in the Season of Pillows series. It is a gorgeous combination of deep moody autumnal colors and interesting textures.

This shawl combines the traditional construction of Log Cabin knitting and the contemporary twist of beautiful ombre yarn from Freia Fibers to create a fresh accessory to be worn anytime of year.

Whip up these quick colorwork mittens in an afternoon and you will be ready for an evening’s winter walk or even your next snowball fight!

Shawls give us comfort. They are like a deep hug that can be carried with us through our day, easing our stress from the workplace and wrapping us with warmth when we walk through our front door. The Westover Shawl is a textured triangular shawl . In this design, the traditional meets chic with the combination of classic texture and shape paire...

Squishy and sumptuous are just two words to describe this colorblock brioche cowl.

The Thorndale Scarf is a unisex scarf featuring a wide center panel of the honeycomb cable flanked by a single twisted cable and fringe on both short ends. This scarf blends the classic style of the vintages cables with a current feel from the generous sizing and flirty fringe.

If you look at my recent works, you will see that I am heavily influenced by modern quilting.

The Crestview Hat is a charming accessory to have on hand. This hat pattern includes directions for a sport weight gauge and a worsted weight gauge. It features a stretchy brim and an all-over textured shell-like lace stitch pattern.

The Portage Scarf is knit in a textured lace stitch pattern that gives the illusion of ripples and movement. The textured stitches bloom beautifully after blocking, which creates a striking indulgent accessory and a dream to wear next to skin.

Do a little stash-busting with this fun project for the home. The Kenwick Cozy is a cabled plant pot cover worked in a tweedy aran weight yarn. A shamrock plant with the knitted Kenwick cozy is the perfect gift for a neighbor or for the hostess of your next dinner party - even your cat will love it!

The Ardmore hat shows off two different styles of rib stitch patterns, which makes for an extremely comfortable and cozy hat when that winter wind comes calling.

This beginner friendly colorwork hat will keep you oh-so-warm on the chilliest of days. Choose from two different styles - beanie or watchman cap - to make the perfect cold weather accessory for you and your loved ones.

The Hawkins tam features a combination of rib, stockinette, and slipped stitch patterns. Use a chunky or heavy worsted weight yarn like Knit Picks’ Simply Wool to make those textured stitches pop and whip up in no time at all.

Pick two gorgeous rich complimentary colors like Winterfell and Golden Compass (from Dragonfly Fibers) and you simply cannot go wrong when knitting up the Dorchester Cowl. This two-color generous cowl is worked in the round with an I-cord cast on and bind off. Worked in squishy worsted weight yarn, it will knit up in no time at all.

At the end of September and early October, the cosmos flowers in my garden are so tall that I can no longer see the center of the blooms, only the underside of the petals are visible. The interesting stitch pattern highlighted in this hat design looks very much like those delicate blooms reaching up to the sky trying to savor the last bits of w...

My husband and daughter could not agree. Does it look like an ice cream sundae or does it look like mountain peaks? Let’s just go with…yes.

This cup cozy pattern includes two styles: a tube cozy for to-go and travel cups (like those at Starbucks) and a mug cozy for classic coffee mugs with a central handle. Both cozies come in THREE sizes, feature a charming sheepy two-color stitch pattern in stockinette stitch, and have rib stitch edgings worked in the main color.

These colorwork mittens coordinate with the Oculus Hat. In fact, two skeins of Dragonfly Fibers Traveller yarn will make both a hat AND a pair of mittens.

“Oculus Repairo!”… with glowing wands raised high, these are words I often hear from my children, who are undoubtedly big Harry Potter fans. Can you blame them?

I designed the Bookworm Vest for my growing bookworms (pictured). My oldest, Emma (now 8), has been a voracious reader since the age of 4. According to her, the 4 best authors are:

Cozy and warm without being “too warm”… those are characteristics of an ideal cowl. The Carriage House Cowl fits the bill with added gorgeous intersecting colorwork as icing on the cake.

If you’ve ever watched those home shows before, than you know how unpopular parquet flooring is. I have a confession… I secretly love parquet floors! The angles in combination with the many hues in hardwood make for a beautiful image with such depth and interest. This cowl features a parquet stitch pattern, which when knit with Chunky Merino, c...

Keep those kiddo hands toasty warm (and yours too!) with these chunky squishy mittens. The Broadside Mittens feature three stitch patterns: a garter cuff, reverse stockinette stitch body, and a purl ridge stitch pattern on the front. They are perfect for those hand-dyed semi-solid skeins of super bulky like Dragonfly Fibers’ Super Traveller.

This sweet capelet is my daughter’s favorite from the Gansey Kids e-book. It could not get over her shoulders fast enough when I was knitting it. The Coastal Capelet is worked in the round from the top down. The collar is worked in single rib with eyelets midway. The yoke and body feature a zig-zag seed stitch pattern, perfect for showcasing to...

The Cullercoats Cap is a unisex hat with a classic look and construction. This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up and features the double rib stitch pattern and a combination of garter stitch and hen’s claw stitch pattern. Top it off with an optional pom-pom for a bit of fun! Be sure to pick a yarn that will highlight those beautiful...

The Filey Vest is a lovely little top that can be worn as a sleeveless pullover or as a cozy vest layered with a cute tee. This vest is worked in the round from the bottom up with a single rib hem, seed stitch body, and a single baby cable on the sides. The collar is a mock turtle neck worked flat with two wee buttons for closure (and ease for ...

This accessory has it all - a bit of texture, a dash of cable, an easy thumb, and a quick stash-busting finished knit. Make a pair for everyone in the family!

Knit a sampler of classic gansey textured stitch patterns with the Inshore Cowl (or Inshore Legwarmers). If you’ve never tried the tubular cast-on/bind-off, now is the time. It is the perfect compliment to this cozy accessory. Not quite ready for the challenge? Then stick with the tried-and-true long-tail cast-on. Note that this pattern comes i...

Knit a sampler of classic gansey textured stitch patterns with the Inshore Legwarmers (or Inshore Cowl). If you’ve never tried the tubular cast-on/bind-off, now is the time. It is the perfect compliment to this cozy accessory. Not quite ready for the challenge? Then stick with the tried-and-true long-tail cast-on.

The Patches Cardigan is the cardigan variation of the Patches Pullover.

Try your hand at knitting the ultimate classic gansey shape (without the headache of keeping track of changing stitch patterns) with the Patches Pullover. This cozy sweater features many characteristics of the classic square-shaped gansey. It is knit in the round from the bottom up, has drop shoulders, shoulder straps, and underarm gussets. It ...

The Whitby Vest is a relaxed fitting unisex vest perfect for knitting with a more earthy or rustic yarn like Fibre Company’s Cumbria. This vest is worked in the round from the bottom up in stockinette stitch with a double rib hem. The top half of the vest is worked in a double moss stitch. The collar and armbands are created by working an I-cor...

This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The rim is worked in single corrugated rib stitch pattern. Then the colorwork chart is worked, followed by swirling decreases on the crown.

Practice your beginning fair isle skills when knitting this cut little cup cozy. It is worked in the round from the bottom up. The bottom and top edge are worked in double rib stitch. The body of the cozy is worked in stockinette stitch with a chevron colorwork pattern.

Your cup of tea has been begging you to make a cozy cushy coaster to rest upon. Practice beginner fair isle colorwork on this simple stylish design.

These fingerless mittens are cozy and warm thanks to the dense slip-stitch pattern, but appear both modern and feminine when knit in a beautiful kettle or hand-dyed colorway. They feature vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines making them quite the modern mitt. This pattern was originally published in the Three Irish Girls’ Eunice’s Choice ya...

The Deep Comfort Wrap was designed with two characteristics in mind. The first was to feature a repetitive stitch pattern that would be very easy to memorize and/or figure out while knitting so that the knitter wouldn’t completely rely on the printed directions, and could continue making those soothing fluid motions. The second was to create a ...

This scarf is the lightened up version of the Rolling Cables Scarf- Bulky pattern. It is worked flat with worsted weight yarn, which creates a classic and comfortable accessory. It features a wide Left Cross cable repeated frequently on the center cable. That same Left Cross cable is staggered and repeated further apart on the outer cable.

Is there anything more comforting than the sweet and nutty smell of roasting chestnuts in late fall? For many years, my mother and I used to visit New York City the weekend before Thanksgiving. As soon as we’d step off the bus that deep smoky scent from the nut cart would fill our senses and make a great big city seem much smaller and more welc...

This design is a nod to the Secondary Snowbelt country here in Northeast Ohio. The cowl features a large cable panel (thick and dense like the heaviest of snowfalls) made up of large wide cables and slim twisted stitches/mock cables. It also features that same cable panel broken up and separated by chunks of garter stitch (much like a milder se...

“Zuzu, my little ginger snap!”

Fall Frolic Skinny Scarf Is September’s Eunice’s Choice club subscription pattern from Three Irish Girls. It is worked flat with fingering weight yarn at a slightly larger gauge, which creates a drapey, lightweight overall effect. It features an all-over “falling leaves” lace pattern.

My Fair Maiden is an ode to the damsels in fairy tales. This garment is a sleeveless tunic and was designed with two purposes in mind: to be worn in costume play with a full tulle skirt and princess hat like a hennin, or to be worn in every day wear like over a slim fitting shirt with a denim skirt and print tights.

My husband and I recently bought our first house, which we love but also needs a ridiculous amount of attention in the garden. Needless to say, I spend an awful lot of time weeding, mulching, planting and watering. When you work outdoors, hauling big bags of mulch around or bent over digging in the dirt, the last thing you need is to have your ...

The Mirage Scarf is the featured pattern for June 2014 Eunice’s Choice Subscription from Three Irish Girls. It is a light and airy design with an overall zig-zaggy mesh pattern. It works well with both semisolid and variegated colorways. This mesh scarf is a great accent piece for any summer attire.

Harriet’s Tam was inspired by the heroine, Harriet Vane, in one of my favorite mystery series by Dorothy L. Sayers. You can read more about the construction and story behind the hat here.

Calling all partial skeins of bulky yarn! De-stash a little with this TWO-pack pattern. Colorblock Mittens includes two patterns: regular mittens using three blocks of color and fingerless mitts using two blocks of color. You can read more about the story behind the mittens/mitts here.

The Winifred Cowl is the perfect marriage of structure and squish. This large cowl features a wide rib stitch pattern knit in the ever-squishy Puffin yarn. It is knit in the round from the bottom up with a larger base and subtle gradual decreases, working up to a smaller top collar. The top half of the cowl is worked flat and features 3 buttons...

He wants what she has, and she wants what he has. Sound familiar? The Siblings hat was designed with two such people in mind. This gender neutral hat is perfect for two people who struggle with sharing, whether they are little kids or just kids at heart. The pattern includes instructions for two hats: one with cables and one without. So which h...

This is my personal favorite of the Best Buds’ cowls. Miranda, the sparkling red-headed model, is a vivacious girlie girl with a dramatic flare. I do believe we will see her in the spot light on stage down the road. This cowl, worked in the round from the bottom, features a combination of stockinette stitch and a squishy textured stitch through...

Rosie is a loopy infinity scarf with enough length to wrap at least twice around. It is worked flat in an interesting textured stitch pattern. My daughter’s friend, Isabella, picked out this cheerful color for her own cowl. This stylish accessory and vibrant color perfectly match her energetic personality.

Lately, my daughter has been sneaking into my handknits basket and trying on a number of my cowls. She looked so cute that I had to make one just for her. This cowl is worked flat in a cozy textured stitch pattern. Any little girl would love a chance to pick out her favorite colored yarn and a few adorable buttons for her very own cowl. I know ...

This sweet little dress was first published in the August 2013 issue of Knit Now Magazine. It is now available for individual purchase through Ravelry.

This adorable set, adorned with cute tweeting birds, will make a wonderful gift for any of the children in your life.

Baa-Baa is an earflap hat which features a darling sheep intarsia motif, simple colorwork at both the crown of the hat and at the earflap ends, icords (to make sure the littlest ones keep their hat on) and a perky pom-pom to top it off. The hat is knit flat to accommodate for the intarsia motif.

Tired of winter? Ready for spring? Try knitting up this sweet little hat to keep your kiddo’s head warm from those early spring winds. The hat features a single rib brim, robin intarsia motif and a cheerful pom-pom. It is knit flat to accommodate for the intarsia.

The inspiration of this design came to me after watching a British murder mystery program. In the show, I saw a woman walking with her English Springer Spaniels across a field wearing Wellies and a barn coat, but no hat. It looked like a chilly morning in autumn, so my first thought was, “This woman needs a hat!” In my mind, the hat needed to b...

The Spring Awakening Cowl is a cozy spring accessory. It is knit straight, width-wise on circular needles, with a garter stitch edge on the top and bottom edges of the cowl. The body of the cowl is knit in a “leaves of grass” stitch pattern with a leaf motif on one side edge. A button hole (for mother of pearl shell buttons) sits at the bottom ...

This simple leg warmer pattern was designed with active toddlers/children in mind. My daughter loves to play outside and consequentially gets frequently messy when on the swings at the park or running around in our grassy backyard. I liked the idea of creating a go-to pair of leg warmers for her that I could toss in the washing machine after a ...

The Rolling Cables Pillow is knit in one flat piece and features stockinette and double rib stitches on one side and an offset cable pattern on the other. Three large buttons keep the pillow cover closed. This pattern uses less than 3 skeins of Thick & Quick yarn and covers an 18 in x 18 in pillow insert.

My daughter needed some extra warmth around her neck since the winter weather has arrived. The single rib pattern creates a stretchy fabric, perfect for providing a little give to fit around any child’s coat collar. The bobbles add a little fun to the finished look. This is a quick and satisfying project that can be knit on a snowy afternoon.

Isabella is a pair of slouchy, cabled leg warmers for children. An all-over cable design creates a denser stitch pattern, which keeps kiddies’ legs toasty warm on a chilly day. This pattern is named after my daughter’s best buddy. Isabella is an adorably charismatic star-performer-in-the-making, and I knew the minute I cast on that these leg wa...

I recently moved to the Midwest and have since discovered that owning a really warm scarf is a necessity to make it through those bitter cold days. This scarf fits the bill. It is soft, squishy, over-sized and yes, very warm!

I fell in love with this key-hole cable pattern in a sweater once and wanted to incorporate it into a hat pattern. The Cable Rimmed Cap pattern is the end result. The dense cable pattern around the rim plus the cozy alpaca blend yarn makes this a warm addition to any any outside apparel on a cold day.