This pattern was originally written for the Get Twisted: Beginner Cable Knitting class taught at StevenBe in Minneapolis. It is designed to give the knitter experience with the mechanics of cabling and a taste of a few different patterns that can be created with simple cables. The hat decreases in pattern and includes one 1x2 cable near the end...

This pattern was originally written for the Not-So-Scary Mittens class that Laurie and Bree teach at StevenBe in Minneapolis, MN. It has differentiated thumb gussets for each hand, and a simple, textured pattern repeat on the back that gives it a little something extra. The thick yarn means the mittens knit up quickly and keep hands toasty warm.

This stranded colorwork hat was designed as a love note for my daughter. It’s message, knit in Morse code, says, “Make good choices, learn lots, and be a good friend. I will love you forever, no matter what. XOXO, Mom.” The background color and code color change as you move up the hat to create a three color fade effect.

I was making a scarf for my dad one holiday season, when I realized that one skein was not going to be enough. My local yarn store was out of the color I had started with, so I decided to choose a contrasting color and switch up the stitch for the second half to make it look like I meant to. The result was a fun but classy, luxurious scarf that...

Attention Whovian knitters: This hat is for you!

Introducing my friends Owlexander Hoomilton, Owleanor Hoosevelt, and Owlbert Camus! I hope you like them. They’re a hoot!