One of the many sights to see in Wisconsin, our home state, are the rolling hillsides and small lakes that formed from the glaciers once present long ago. These kettles and moraines are what make our state unique and are even more beautiful when the leaves begin to change in the fall or when blanketed in a fresh winter snow. Inspired by these g...

This pattern was designed for Kool-Aid dyed yarn my sons made as a summer project with me. Click here to see my blog post about how to dye yarn with Kool-Aid.

The Breezy Tee is a loose-fitting top that can be worn as a fun summer accessory to accent any outfit. You can wear it over a cute sundress or even a swimsuit at the beach. With an open concept, you’ll only seam this garment at the shoulders and border at the bottom to allow for maximum comfort while looking fashionable at the same time.

As a mom of three young kiddos that are always on the go, I need to wear comfortable, loose clothing that allows me to keep up with all the fun. One of my go-to clothing items is a tank top or sleeveless shirt that I can layer under a cardigan or over a t-shirt. The Oversized Sleeveless Tunic is designed to be a go-to knit that you can actually...

The Water Shawl is a large, flowing semi-circular shawl. The cable detail in this shawl is inspired by the patterns created by rocks splashing on water in the summer time. The largest size in this shawl takes up a lot of yarn, and drapes beautifully for covering up when it gets breezy at night in the summer.

The Mesa Shawl, is a basic, beginner-friendly crochet shawl pattern that is worked from the top down. The edges on the sides of the shawl is inspired by the carved landscape of the Mesa Grande Ruins in Mesa, Arizona.

Inspired by Donna Druchunas during discussions in a group of craftivists, the Resist Beanie is a simple crocheted hat with a filet crochet brim that spells out the word “resist”. With spring and summer fast approaching, the need for a lighter, cotton hat to support change has come up. Though it fits the average-sized head snugly, this hat is l...

My parents own the Royal Victorian Manor, the house-turned-B&B that was The Cherry Street Inn in the movie Groundhog Day. The Groundhog Hat, inspired by a certain pink hat design, was made specifically to look like groundhog ears for everyone to wear for Groundhog Day festivities (and beyond).

Second warm up sock for Sock Madness 9.

Using OMG’s Grand Canyon yarn in a simple fair isle pattern, the Fiesta Hat and Cowl are the perfect quick projects to add to your collection of hand knit accessories, or to give as a gift. Use a main color and five complementary colors for matching accessories to brighten up a cold winter day.

The Crumple Cowl is a slightly ruched cowl in sport-weight yarn worn close to the neck, worked flat then seamed into a cowl. Of course, the cowl can be made to any length desired with more yarn!

Inspired by the inside joke that is the “Mailbox Lady Saga”, the Letter Carrier Fingerless Mitts are meant to be an easy project that is perfect for gifts throughout the year. Fingerless mitts are great to wear inside during the colder months, and when you’re in the Midwest, you know that there are more cold months than there are warmer months.

Swagger is a crescent-shaped wrap that works up quickly in worsted weight yarn. Wear it around the shoulders for a little warm and style or snuggled around the neck as a scarf.

The Chloe Shawlette is a crescent shaped shawlette meant to be worn around the neck like a decorative scarf or draped around the shoulders to dress up any attire.

The Red Dragon Shawl is a heart-shape shawl based on the painting The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed in Sun by William Blake. The pattern features a unique cast on to allow for a cabled spine. The border pattern mimics the dragon’s scales, transforming the shawl into a dramatically detailed wingspan. Brightly colored hand dyed yarns wil...

Released on Knit Picks website 05/16/13

I designed this pattern specifically for Juniper Moon Farm’s Sabine. A great blend of wool, royal llama, and cotton. You will need between 4-6 skeins (218 yds per skein) of the main color and 2 skeins of the complimentary color. Otherwise, you’d need an equivalent amount of worsted weight yarn.

This adorable outfit is worked back and forth on straight needles using your favorite contrasting colors. The pants are worked in the round. The jumper has added definition at the waist with a 1x1 ribbing and is flared at the bottom with a hemmed border. The pants also feature a hem at the waist, with elastic to allow baby to move and play. Wit...

Pattern Update as of September 2017 includes yarn requirements in pattern!