I first knit up this pattern just before autumn of 2023, and planned to release it in December of that year. My life took some wild turns, and December turned everything upside down. The hat pattern, and samples, sat on my needles for nearly a full year before I was able to revisit them. I’ve named it Hibernation Hat, because the pattern itself...

The Aurora Glow Cowl pattern is made to coordinate with my Aurora Glow Hat and Headband Patterns. The cowl is knit with two or three colors of Super Bulky Yarn using stranded colorwork and slipped stitches and is knit from the bottom up in the round. The pattern gives instructions for one size, with tips for adapting the pattern size if needed.

I have fallen in love with wearing knit headbands, especially on the cusp of winter. Headbands are the BEST- I don’t have to take down my hair or undo my messy bun, I can just pull the headband on and off easily. Plus, it keeps me warm while hiking or snowshoeing.

The last few years I’ve been able to watch the northern lights so many times, and it has inspired me in countless ways. I’ve written two patterns this year to honor the beauty of the Aurora. This is the second one, Aurora Glow.

The Shovel Point Scarf is a simple, beginner

The Sugarloaf Shawl is a simple, beginner friendly little shawl pattern that uses 180 yards of heavy bulky/light super bulky yarn. I’ve knit these samples with Malabrigo Noventa. Baah Sequoia is also a great yarn for this pattern.

I’ve written the Maple Hill Scarf to match the Maple Hill Hat and Cowl patterns. The scarf is a simple knit with a satisfying texture on both sides.

I’ve written the Maple Hill Cowl to match the Maple Hill Hat and Scarf patterns. The cowl is a simple knit with a stretchy texture that is really wearable.

The Maple Hill Hat has been a best seller for me at markets for years. It’s a simple pattern, perfect for beginners.

I’ve been knitting my Gales of November hats, headbands, and cowls for some time now, and as I knit, I often dream about other spiral knit patterns that are easy and mindless to make. I really wanted to try an arrangement with less twisted stitch spirals that also featured a purl bump on each side of the spiral, creating an element that almost ...

I’ve been knitting my Gales of November Hat for sometime now, and as I knit I often dream about other spiral knit patterns that are easy and mindless to make. I really wanted to try an arrangement with less twisted stitch spirals that also featured a purl bump on each side of the spiral, creating an element that almost looks like a botanical vi...

Years ago one of my first published patterns was The Snowflake Headband. I’ve since created coordinating hats and cowls in both bulky and super bulky weights.

The Pincushion Cowl is named after the trail system (and mountain) near Grand Marais, MN. This pattern is simple, with a satisfying texture. Suitable for advanced beginners.

The Pincushion Headband is named after the trail system (and mountain) near Grand Marais, MN. This pattern is simple, with a satisfying texture. Suitable for advanced beginners.

The Pincushion Hat is named after the trail system (and mountain) near Grand Marais, MN. This pattern is simple, with a satisfying texture. Suitable for advanced beginners.

The Campground Headband is a quick knit pattern with two bold graphic rows of triangles. The pattern is written for Super Bulky yarn and gives directions for 3 sizes: child, adult s/m, and adult l/xl. Shown in Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick.

I’ve written the Trailside Hat to showcase a simple textured brim, and a fun crown decrease. The pattern gives instructions for 3 variations: one classic fitted style, one taller style that showcases the crown decrease and makes a little poofy shape on top, and another that features a folded brim for added warmth. I hope you enjoy playing with ...

I’ve written the Trailside Cowl to match the Trailside Hat and Headband patterns. The cowl is a simple knit with a stretchy texture that is really wearable.

I’ve written the Trailside Headband to coordinate with the Trailside Cowl and Hat patterns. This is a simple and satisfying knit that makes a squishy little headband.

Years ago, one of my first published patterns was The Snowflake Headband. I’ve since made a coordinating super bulky Snowflake Hat, and this year I’ve been working on a new super bulky cowl as well as this bulky weight hat and cowl.

Years ago, one of my first published patterns was The Snowflake Headband. I’ve since made a coordinating super bulky Snowflake Hat, and this year I’ve been working on a new super bulky cowl as well as this bulky weight hat and cowl.

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

Back in 2018 I bought a graph composition notebook and began sketching stranded colorwork patterns. I am slowly bringing them to life one by one. This pattern was on one of the first pages, and I am so excited to finally have it come to life.

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

I’ve been making my Forest Gnome Hat for years now, and lately I’ve been making them with variations on a split brim style. The pattern has the same size range as the Forest Gnome Hat (toddler through xxl adult), but with adjustments for a cozy split brim fit.

Trees are my favorite!

I’ve been knitting my Gales of November hats, headbands, and cowls for some time now, and as I knit, I often dream about other spiral knit patterns that are easy and mindless to make. I really wanted to try an arrangement with less twisted stitch spirals that also featured a purl bump on each side of the spiral, creating an element that almost ...

I’ve been knitting my Gales of November hats, headbands, and cowls for some time now, and as I knit, I often dream about other spiral knit patterns that are easy and mindless to make. I really wanted to try an arrangement with less twisted stitch spirals that also featured a purl bump on each side of the spiral, creating an element that almost ...

I’ve been knitting my Gales of November Hat for sometime now, and as I knit I often dream about other spiral knit patterns that are easy and mindless to make. I really wanted to try an arrangement with less twisted stitch spirals that also featured a purl bump on each side of the spiral, creating an element that almost looks like a botanical vi...

I have fallen in love with wearing knit headbands, especially on the cusp of winter. Headbands are the BEST- I don’t have to take down my hair or undo my messy bun, I can just pull the headband on and off easily. Plus, it keeps me warm while hiking or snowshoeing.

The Dancing Waters Cowl pattern is made to coordinate with my Dancing Waters Hat and Headband Patterns. The cowl is knit with two or three colors of Super Bulky Yarn using stranded colorwork and is knit from the bottom up in the round. The pattern gives instructions for one size, with tips for adapting the pattern size if needed.

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own and not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leav...

I’ve named this headband after the Gales of November. Each year as winter approaches, extreme winds kick up waves on Lake Superior, sending water churning hundreds of feet up the sides of the cliffs along the shore. It’s a beautiful, tumultuous sight to see the waves rolling in over and over.

Our home is in a National Forest in northeastern

The Gunflint Pines Cowl is made to coordinate with The

Trees are my favorite! Last year I took elements

There are some beautiful spiral hat patterns out there right now, and I have enjoyed knitting many of them. I started dreaming up my own spin on this style a while ago but for the life of me I couldn’t figure out how to get the math right - it took so many failed attempts to get this pattern just right, and I am so happy with it now. The Super ...

The Every Little Bit Cowl is another one of my stash-busting patterns. I love using super bulky hand dyed yarn, and I never want to toss out a useable bit. This pattern is designed to help you make something useful out of your yarn scraps and have some fun with rainbows of all sorts in the process.

The Every Little Bit Headband is another one of my stash-busting patterns. I love using super bulky hand dyed yarn, and I never want to toss out a useable bit. This pattern is designed to help you make something useful out of your yarn scraps and have some fun with rainbows of all sorts in the process.

The Every Little Bit Beanie is another one of my stash-busting patterns. I love using super bulky hand dyed yarn, and I never want to toss out a useable bit. This pattern is designed to help you make something useful out of your yarn scraps, and have some fun with rainbows of all sorts in the process.

The Castle Danger Cowl pattern is inspired by the beautiful North Shore of Minnesota; Castle Danger is a town there. The cowl is knit with three colors of Bulky Weight Yarn (5) using stranded colorwork and is knit from the bottom up in the round.

The Castle Danger Hat pattern is inspired by the North Shore in Minnesota; Castle Danger is a town there.

This hat is named after one of my favorite camping

I’ve named this cowl after the Gales of November. Each year as winter approaches, extreme winds kick up waves on Lake Superior, sending water churning hundreds of feet up the sides of the cliffs along the shore. It’s a beautiful, tumultuous sight to see the waves rolling in over and over. This cowl coordinates with my Gales of November Hat patt...

This cowl pattern coordinates with my Arrowhead Trail knit hat pattern. The patterns are named after one of my favorite roads on the north shore of Minnnesota. Tucked way up in the town of Hovland is a bumpy dirt road that leads to almost nowhere, surrounded by lush moose swamps and white pines, jack pine, and birch.

This hat is named after one of my favorite roads on the north shore of Minnesota. Tucked way up in the town of Hovland is a bumpy dirt road that leads to almost nowhere, surrounded by lush moose swamps and white pines, jack pine, and birch.

Ever since I published my Snowflake Headband pattern I have received messages asking me to write up a hat version, so I thought it was time for me to put my Snowflake Headband chart onto a hat. There will be a bulky weight version and some coordinating cowls coming soon as well.

The Fresh Tracks Cowl pattern is inspired by the many animal tracks that crisscross around my home in the fresh snow all winter long. The cowl is knit with three colors of Super Bulky Yarn using stranded colorwork and is knit from the bottom up in the round. The pattern gives instructions for one size, with tips for adapting the pattern for a v...

The Fresh Tracks Hat pattern is inspired by the many animal tracks that crisscross around my home in the fresh snow all winter long.

This cowl pattern coordinates with my Birch Leaves Beanie cable knit hat pattern. I’ve included instructions for both Super Bulky and Light Super Bulky/Heavy Bulky yarn.

This cowl pattern coordinates with my Birch Leaves Beanie cable knit hat pattern. I’ve included instructions for both Super Bulky and Light Super Bulky/Heavy Bulky yarn.

The beautiful shape of these little cables reminds me of the birch leaves on the trees that surround my house in the Northwoods of Minnesota.

The beautiful shape of these little cables reminds me of the birch leaves on the trees that surround my house in the Northwoods of Minnesota.

We have 7 months of winter here on the

The Ginger House Hat pattern is inspired by those

The Sugar Twist hat is a striped hat knit in the round with no jogs in the stripes.

I have fallen in love with wearing knit headbands, especially on the cusp of winter. Headbands are the BEST- I don’t have to take down my hair or undo my messy bun, I can just pull the headband on and off easily. Plus, it keeps me warm while hiking or snowshoeing.

There are some beautiful spiral hat patterns out there right now, and I have enjoyed knitting many of them. I started dreaming up my own spin on this style a while ago but for the life of me I couldn’t figure out how to get the math right - it took so many failed attempts to get this pattern just right, and I am so happy with it now.

Trees are my favorite! I’ve knit hats with various tree patterns in nearly every weight of yarn, but I always come back to this one in super bulky yarn. I’ve taken elements from my Gunflint Trail Hat pattern and combined them with a classic, common knit tree pattern to make this Gunflint Pines hat.

As soon as I made my first sample of this pattern, I thought it reminded me of a hat that belonged on a ski hill. I knew right away I wanted to name it after our local ski area, Lutsen.

The very first cables I ever knit were worsted weight braided cables - I’ve been in love with braided cables ever since. I knit primarily with super bulky yarn, so I was excited to write a hat pattern that would incorporate both the super bulky yarn and braided cables. I kept the very first hat I ever made with pattern several years ago, and st...

I made the first version of this cowl a few years ago to match my favorite Simple Winter Hat made with bright blue Malabrigo Rasta. I wanted a cowl that kept me warm, hugged my neck, blocked the wind and didn’t droop - and most importantly, since I was on a budget at the time, I wanted it to only use one ball of my precious hand dyed super bulk...

As a hat knitter, I am pretty obsessed with zig zags of all sizes, and these jumbo chevrons are no exception. I think they make such a cute hat!

This is a bare bones version of my most comfortable super bulky hat pattern. No colorwork or textures, cables or bobbles, just a simple hat with a looser fit than my Simple Winter Hat pattern. Great for beginners!

I knit primarily with super bulky yarn and have heaps of yarn scraps around my work room. I am always looking for unique ways to use up every bit while playing with color combinations. In fact, some of the very first things I knit were intentionally scrappy. Scrappy is just my vibe.

Back in 2018 I bought a graph composition notebook and began sketching stranded colorwork patterns. I am slowly bringing them to life one by one, and this one is one of my favorites.

I knit this hat in dozens of configurations until I settled on a version I loved. This super bulky cable pattern has a brim that reminds me of white pine tree trunks, young and old. The hat takes me right to some tall pines in my neighborhood, and the top has a neat clover shape that’s an ode to the forest floor beneath. I’ve named it the Circl...

I make knit accessories for a living, and I have a LOT of leftover yarn. I am always trying to come up with creative and beautiful ways to use it up before the scrap yarn basket overtakes the whole room. This hat was born first from the need to put these fun colors together, and second from my attempt at creating the neat little ridges that sur...

I’ve been making this classic zig zag pattern for a while, but I had not taken the time to get it formatted until now. The Moose Mountain hat uses 3 colors of super bulky yarn. There are no long floats, and you’re never knitting with more than 2 colors at once. The hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.

I went into my local mountain ski shop to drop off some hats (I sell hats there) and got wrapped up in all the hoodies, t-shirts, and more with the bright colors and bold graphics. I wanted to make a hat that fit even better with this scene- something that reminds me of vintage knit hats and helps me use up all the small bits of brightly colore...

I went in my local mountain ski shop to drop off some hats (I sell hats there) and got wrapped up in all the hoodies, t-shirts, and more with the bright colors and bold graphics that feature sunsets and stripes. I wanted to make a hat that could fit even better alongside all the colorful mountain-inspired goods and easily showcase bright colors...

I first worked up a pattern called the Shoreline Headband in spring of 2022. I planned on making both a hat and cowl pattern to match. I love how they turned out. The cowl is super cozy, a must-have winter accessory in cold climates.

I wrote up the shoreline headband in the spring of 2022, and planned to incorporate the design into a hat later this year. I finally had some time to play and have some up with a pattern I love.

When I moved even further north and felt my first damp cold winter here, I knew I needed simple sturdy serious cold weather hat- something that fit my head well, and didn’t leave much room for the cold to get in. I developed this pattern then, and I still wear that bright blue hat for a variety of outdoor late fall and winter activities.

We have 7 months of winter here on the north shore of Minnesota, and neckwear that keeps you cozy is a must- sometimes well into June. For years, I have a made a hat using this pattern, and I finally wrote up the pattern this spring dubbing it the ‘Dreamstate’ because it’s a lovely pattern to knit and daydream to. I had to make a matching squis...

I first started knitting this hat sometime around 2018 and it has always been a hat I make again and again. It’s a cozy, stretchy hat with a simple texture that carries all the way up the decrease to the bind off. It’s a blissful quick knit that is my favorite for knitting when I want to just relax and daydream.

I sketched up this pattern on a day when I planted a heap of seeds in my tiny greenhouse - while previously planted seeds sprouted behind me. I knit up the first hat with the pattern that afternoon and had 4 more done in the next two days. I love making this hat, and it will always remind me of the feeling of spring and planting seeds while hav...

This was the very first colorwork pattern I scribbled on notebook paper many years ago. It started out as a hat, but since has been written up as a headband and now a cowl. I’ve named the pattern after a local rock formation right offshore in Lake Superior, Hollow Rock. There is a beautiful gap in the bottom of this small rocky island, and phot...

I have fallen in love with wearing knit headbands, especially on the cusp of winter. Headbands are the BEST- we don’t have to take down our hair or undo our messy buns, we can just pull the headband right on off without messing the hair. It keeps you warm while hiking, skiing or snowshoeing.

In far Northeast Minnesota there is a beautiful waterfall called The Devil’s Kettle. All of the water on the west side of the falls disappears into a huge pothole in a rocky cliff. It’s quite a site, a must see if you’re in the area and able to hike up some steep hills and nearly 200 steps. Totally worth it. This pattern is my tribute to this s...

I first sketched this pattern a few years ago. I love how the zigzags switch and sort of ramble up the hat, peppered with the lighter accent colors in a way that reminds me of sparkles on choppy water. While a Timberdoodle is a shore bird, the name of the bird also seemed to fit with playful nature of the hat.

In far Northeast Minnesota there is a beautiful waterfall

I have fallen in love with wearing knit headbands, especially on the cusp of winter. Headbands are the BEST- we don’t have to take down our hair or undo our messy buns, we can just pull the headband right on and off. Plus, they keep us plenty warm while hiking, skiing or snowshoeing.

I have fallen in love with wearing knit headbands, especially on the cusp of winter. Headbands are the BEST- we don’t have to take down our hair or undo our messy buns, we can just pull the headband right on and off. Plus, they keep us plenty warm while hiking, skiing or snowshoeing.

The Gunflint Trail is a rustic 60-mile road in far NE Minnesota that traverses from near Lake Superior towards Canada and the Boundary Waters Wilderness through rugged boreal forest. Abundant wildlife, thick forest, rocky cliffs, swamps, rivers, and lakes make this one of my favorite drives in the US. Up here, near the trail, our winters are co...

I have fallen in love with wearing knit headbands, especially on the cusp of winter. Headbands are the BEST- we don’t have to take down our hair or undo our messy buns, we can just pull the headband right on off without messing the hair. It keeps you warm while hiking, skiing or snowshoeing.

The Gunflint Trail is a rustic 60-mile road in far NE Minnesota that traverses from near Lake Superior towards Canada and the Boundary Waters Wilderness through rugged boreal forest. Abundant wildlife, thick forest, rocky cliffs, swamps, rivers, and lakes make this one of my favorite drives in the US.

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm, too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own- not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leave ...

When I first sketched this pattern the jagged shapes reminded me of the deep valley the river behind my house runs through. Tall rocky cliffs surround the Brule River on both sides just before the river dumps into Lake Superior- it’s a magical spot to hike or just sit and listen to the roaring water.

This was the very first colorwork pattern I scribbled on notebook paper many years ago. I’ve made dozens of versions of the hat through the years, but am just finally writing the pattern in file form. I’ve named the hat after a local rock formation right off shore in Lake Superior, Hollow Rock. There is a beautiful gap in the bottom of this sma...

When I was first learning to knit hats and playing around with my own designs, I came up with this pattern. I have always been one to hang on to every scrap of yarn waste and try to use it somewhere, and this design used up three smaller quantities of yarn in different colors in a fun way. Color transitions are marked by purl bump ridges to cre...

Quite a few years ago I bought a book of baby hats, filled with fun shapes, quirky pointy tops, long stocking caps. The patterns were all made for worsted weight yarns, and there wasn’t a gnome hat exactly, but in general, those hats were the inspiration for me to make a super bulky perfect gnome shaped hat. There are lots of patterns out there...

Where I live, when it’s cold enough for a hat, it is usually cold enough for something serious to keep your neck warm, too. A cowl is my favorite way to keep the warmth in that gap between your coat and hat. I like my cowls to sort of stand up on their own- not need to be held up or messed with. Super bonus if they are wide enough to not leave ...

I knew as soon as I drew up the pattern for my Explore More Headband that eventually I would also make it into a hat pattern. I love the way these zigzags look on a cozy hat!

I have fallen in love with wearing knit headbands and I was excited to make one with this classic “Nordic Star,” pattern. While the snowflake motif isn’t original -it’s been around longer than me- I loved the challenge of putting it on a headband in a simple and quick pattern. Headbands are the BEST- we don’t have to take down our hair or undo ...

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