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Straightforward and a little wacky! These mittens pair Wellington Fibres’ beautifully hand-painted bouclé yarn in a chunky cuff with a quick and simple mitten hand. This easy mitten pattern can be used again and again for any weird and wonderful yarns - a great stash buster and a cozy last-minute gift.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short novel which includes 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print edition of the book is available from Story Made Yarns.

Ontario, like most Canadian provinces, is a vast place. Its landscapes are as varied as those of entire countries. Each region has its own characteristics, which is never more evident than in its agricultural products. With the 12 days of Ontario Wool sampler, consider the provenance of each yarn as you work it into this cozy textured cowl. Whi...

You hold the card in your hand, staring, not taking in the text at first. The envelope, hastily torn open, is lying on the kitchen table beside your car keys. Later, as you clear the clutter of the day from the room, you’ll discover the envelope has landed in a drop of syrup from breakfast, and when you pull it away to recycle it you’ll have to...

There is something so satisfying about a mitred square: a clean, contained piece of knitting that’s easy to execute and striking in its symmetry. In this cowl, the mitred square is doubled-up and decked out in a whole complement of contrasting textures, thanks to the Wellington Fibres Texture Sampler. A quick, addictive knit that’s sure to impr...

Pleats create the crescent shape and add drama to this cozy sport-weight shawl. Easy increases and decreases are paired with a simple textured lace pattern and bold colours for a statement piece that will become a favourite staple. The beautiful hand-dyed BFL yarn knits up quickly into a comforting weight and drape.

In the ordered movements of celestial bodies, runaway stars are the renegades. They move to their own beats, make up their own rules, and run a little wild. So too does this shawl, where you’ll need all your knitterly tricks to follow the star’s path. Cables, colourwork, slip-stitch patterns, and lace all come together in an unusual shape remin...

It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, don’t you think? Elegant victorian houses march in rows around the circumference of this cozy cowl. Its extra warmth comes from a double layer of stranded colour work knitting, making it reversible and luxuriously plush. Tuck your chin into this beauty on the coldest days and feel the warmth of hearth ...

Two sticks and some string might sound boring to the unadventurous - but you know all their secrets. Like how this daringly three-dimensional shawl could be created using just two straight needles. Short-rows, baby, short-rows. Flex your knitting muscles, hone your razor-sharp skills (find a use for that crazy-dyed sock skein you bought on a da...

The winter wardrobe staple - heavy cables; cozy, springy wool; and of course the faux-fur pom - are given a little pomp and circumstance with funky cables, dialled-up texture, and a removable pompom for ease of care and endless customizing opportunities. You’ll want one in every colour (the pompoms too), and be warned: so will your friends.

Wandering ivy cables will keep your interest with their asymmetry while a plain background of reverse stockinette will give your mind a rest. An addictive combination of simplicity and visual interest will carry you through this fairly quick knit vest. The beautiful “Norbouillet” yarn is a joy to work with, and showcases the cable to perfection.

As statuesque as the arched gothic window that inspired it, this cowl is all graceful lines. The touch of asymmetry serves to incorporate the curves of your neck and shoulders into its architecture. Lies obediently flat beneath your coat until you’re ready to unveil its hidden depths.

A canvas of deep grey in undulating cables and lace shows off a daringly hand-painted yarn to perfection. The yarn is concentrated in the centre of the design with a stranded honeycomb pattern. This insulated section will lie right over your shoulders, or wrap your neck with an extra layer of warmth. The six shawl sections are simply built with...

Sleep, sleep! By your mountains steep,

Long enough to be worn with or without boots, these leg warmers add extra warmth and extra élan to your winter wardrobe. Keep them stretched up to your knees, or fold them over your favourite boots - the cuff pattern is beautiful on both sides of the work. The gorgeous blend in this yarn gives the finished fabric the trademark shine of mohair a...

“There when she comes on us mistily shining

This quirky cowl is quick to knit up and features a surprise finish. After the main cowl part is worked from the top down, the right- and left-most cables split off and swivel towards each other to create the point at the front. It’s a fantastic shape for keeping the cowl in place, and keeping winter drafts out of the collar of your coat. Don’t...

All the drama of the maple tree’s brilliant fall performance is captured here in an evening-length glove. The sleek and springy mohair-wool blend comes in a mouth-watering range of vibrant colours. Stay snug, elegant and dextrous while you type, text, or… what else? Oh, of course, knit!

The seamless asymmetry of this vest will fascinate even the most seasoned knitter. From the short-row-shaped shoulders, to the surprising path of the cabled edging, you’ll find new takes on familiar constructions that will turn your knitting upside down and sideways.

The man for whom this hat was designed doesn’t own a ’67 Shelby Mustang, but he’ll never be too old to dream about one. Or to appreciate this rendering in yarn of his favourite vehicle.

A little whimsy can keep you warm, and none better than these candy-coated mittens and cowl made with Alpaca Lopi. You read right - soft spun Alpaca blend singles. It’s like knitting with candy floss, and the result is just as soft and sweet. The pattern is simple and quick to knit with polished details that make it stand out… when you need to ...

Mohair and silk work together in uncomplicated flair: a little shimmer, a little halo, and a rakish angle make for a cowl you’ll want with you year-round. The pattern is simple and quick to knit (the lace is a smooth one-liner), and the asymmetry adds visual interest to every outfit. The perfect new addition to your “neckertoire.”

There is an order here, but not at first glance. First it is waves of lace and ripples of colour, layers of texture, and an unexpected splash - just there, behind you! But once you are out in the middle of it, you begin to see the pattern, the way it all moves together, the order, and your place in it.

Less fussy than a shawl, less structured than a normal vest, this piece is greater than the sum of its parts. The back is a gorgeous statement of cabled branches and lacy leaves while the shawl border wraps you in a cascade of double moss stitch. With a customizable pattern that caters to every shape, and a lustrous mohair yarn that adds the pe...

This hat features a double-thick brim for extra cozy ears and enough slouch to adorably mask even the most ferocious bedhead. Couple that with a simple, sophisticated lace pattern, and a gauge that knits up quick in a silky mohair blend, this might be the most thoughtful hat you’ll ever meet. No wonder it was born in Canada.

100% of the proceeds from the sale of this pattern will be donated to help the United Nations World Food Program provide food and humanitarian aid to refugee camps and other areas of our world in dire need.

Also available as a KIT

“Look! A dump truck! A tractor! An excavator!”

Also available as a kit for the 4-5 year size

Fall is the season of knitting: it’s the season when cozy is the watch-word and critters and humans alike start thinking about hibernation and well-insulated nests. Soon the bite in the air will have you reaching for a bit of your nest to take with you, and what better than a luxurious blend of alpaca and silk knit up in a beautiful slip of lac...

Also available as a KIT

Who said symmetry is beautiful? You know better, but are content to watch coquettishly from beneath that elegantly angled corner of your hat while they try to figure it out.

A few simple twists, and the classic fingerless glove is turned upside down – literally. These gloves are worked from the fingers-up, and the smocked motif on the upper-side is repeated in miniature underneath as a sweet wrist-shaping technique. The length, spacing and shaping is up to you. Customize them to your heart’s content: the pattern is...

Invoking those treasured beach finds, this “seashell” features a truly unique structure. Built in a seamless spiral, it is organically and beautifully asymmetrical. The touch of lace and ruffling finish it off with flair. The yarn is a unique blend of sheep’s wool and the softest, coziest alpaca, lovingly raised near Belwood, Ontario. This one ...

The comfort and elegance of lavender is rendered here in a fascinating knitted stitch. It is simple to do, yet produces an intricate effect (and at the heart of it, isn’t that why we all love to knit?).

Also available as a KIT

100% of the sale price of this pattern is donated to the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, a US organization advocating for immigrant children separated from their families.

The Diamond Kerchief Cowl features a deep center portion to give the effect of a kerchief-shaped scarf, without the fuss of arranging it. No careful wrapping, no readjustments – it falls gracefully as soon as you pop the cowl over your head. Perfect for your favorite trench, the easy-to-follow lace pattern lends itself beautifully to create a g...

The sizes 18 and 24 months are calculations only - 12 months has been tested. Go by chest measurements rather than age, sizes based on CYC standards for teensy tiny babies!

This hat was originally designed for my son’s giant noggin. I was tired of constantly pulling hats down over his ears - he grew out of them so quickly! I wanted something quick to knit that would last longer than a month. The springy yarn in a forgiving rib/cable pattern makes for a nice stretchy hat that will expand with those fast-growing bab...