Gabz and Cae Koizumi
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Inspired by swimming morning laps, these socks went through a few renditions before we landed on this version, with athletic style stripes and twisted ribs for a varsity look.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Coasting Along Socks MKAL is inspired by Gary Boston and the AIDS/Life Cycle.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Raise your hand if you love a knit with some instant gratification! That’s how I feel about DK weight socks…but sometimes I want to add a little zing. This pattern was borne out of my DK weight sock obsession and includes a variety of options for each component of the sock for you to choose your own adventure. I hope you enjoy adding your own s...
Knitting: Mittens
Lend a Hand Mittens are knit bottom up, with a 2x1 rib pattern and simple stockinette for the palm and fingers. The sample was knit for Laura Nelkin’s Knit for Food 2024 and was completed in approximately 4 hours.
Knitting: Cardigan
Grown-Up Steekling grew out of numerous requests for our popular Steekling pattern for adults. This is the perfect “teacher” cardigan. It is great for self striping yarn as well as for creating matching cardigans for the whole family.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Thiccules socks were born out of our 12 Labors of Knitcules Challenge on YouTube in Fall 2023. For Labor #6: The Stymphalian Birds, we challenged ourselves to learn a new cast-on. We learned the Estonian Double Start Cast-On, and I accidentally cast on the wrong amount of stitches, rather than starting again, I took it as a sign to “make it...
Knitting: Cowl
A quick knit designed to show off that wonderful variegated skein that’s been languishing in stash. The cable design and elongated stitches add variety to the design, where the seed stitch design is a nice, relaxing break. As my sister would say, this cowl is a “palate cleanser”.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Perfect for transitional seasons, this lace hat shows off your favorite one skein wonder. Knit bottom up with a tubular cast on, twisted rib and all over lace pattern.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A fun, textured sock with a simple cable and exciting way to do enhanced those slip stitches!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
“An Evening Walk Shawl” is part of the Maker’s of Color Collective 2023 Calendar.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
“A little bit of this” appeared in the 2023 Makers of Color Collective Calendar.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Right on Track Socks are collaboration with Forbidden Fiber Co for their Holiday Express Countdown Calendar.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Garlands & Baubles Socks is part of Fibre Co’s “Festive Gift Pages” featuring their Amble Fingering.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
It Takes Two socks were a collaboration with Kimber’s Cozy Creations with her custom sock set dyed specifically for Slip Slip Sis in the colorways “Purpinkle” “Tickled Pink” and “Very Violet”
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The pattern is designed for a planned mismatch; however, it can be easily adapted for a matching pair, simply adjust the amount of yardage needed. I chose Destination Yarn’s base “First Class Silk” as the shimmery quality of the yarn reminds me of Anne’s “Lake of Shining Waters”.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Carrots! was inspired by L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. On Anne Shirley’s first day of school in Avonlea, Gilbert Blythe calls her “Carrots”, a reference to her shockingly red hair and a sore spot for Anne. In retaliation, Anne smashes a slate over his head and cements a frosty relationship between the pair. Readers of subsequent “Anne...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Designed in collaboration with Daisy Stitch Co, Twist and Sprout was inspired by the April 2022 : “High Tea” That Sock Box Subscription. Twist and Sprout socks have a unique bobble-cable detail that gives the sock a 3D quality, but still makes for a very quick knit. Perfect for springtime
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
My two year old daughter requested “sock mittens” for her birthday and so “Ittsy Mittsy” came into being.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
“Just My Stripe” is a twist on a striped vanilla sock. Intended to use up those small bits of leftover yarn from other projects, “Just My Stripe” can be easily adapted to create a truly unique sock. The stripes are created using slipped stitches in the transition row to give a bit of visual interest.
Knitting: Cowl
This simple colorwork cowl includes three colors and a twisted rib cuff. You can easily repeat the colorwork design for a longer cowl. You can easily use a sock set or other mini skeins with a 50g skein.
Knitting: Cowl
This simple, textured, lightweight cowl is perfect for spring and fall! It is a quick knit with a pattern repeat that is easily adjustable for the width and length cowl that is best for you.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A quick, east-to-remember, textured sock that includes a few simple cables!
Knitting: Ankle Sock
This sock design was inspired by the fences that dotted the hillsides of my alma mater on the Central Coast. Seeing the fences poke out amongst the dry summer grasses felt quintessential California. Fence Post Socks is a shortie sock pattern with a square heel and stretch rib texture design. If you prefer a long leg, instructions are included.