The Loveland Trio is an ode to a favorite Ski Resort and glorious mountain pass on I70 in Colorado. The resort is in the sight of the interstate and its a snowy dream come true. Steep runs require carving turns and the wide slopes make for a wonderful day of western skiing.

The Humpback Pillow is a color work pillow that is worked in the round. The chart is worked twice across the round to form the identical front and back seamlessly. The top and bottom are stitched closed once the project is blocked. I used a mattress stitch around the columns of stitches which give the appearance of a continuous knit fabric. Onc...

The Cape Cod pillow is knit in the round. Worked in stranded colorwork and shown in three colors the preciseness of the gauge is not important. It is more important that the fabric you are creating is dense and sturdy to prevent the fill or pillow form from being visible through the fabric once the pillow is complete.

Lobstah Cardigan is meant to be a celebration of classic New England culture and seaside enjoyment. Toss over your shoulders at a Lobster bake, or worn snug on your next sail the hope is that this Lobstah will be your companion on many a coastal adventures.

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This project is perfect for using a variety of yarns to really get a feel for color and texture.

The Water’s Edge Shawl is worked from one corner out to the widest edge using a flame stitch mosaic pattern. Alternating colors using a self striping yarn like Noro Silk Garden Sock give and added look of complexity. The stripes dance across the fabric as the stitches alternate direction blending the colors and adding and interesting texture.

Fresh salt is a cold shoulder saving accessory - keep cool evening breezes and over zealous AC off your shoulders while adding a pop of color to your outfit.

Tiny scarves are all the rage.Try tying one to spice up any outfit.

Diamonds Edge begins with a garter tab cast onto and proceeded to a cozy garter stitch body. Increases are worked every row giving the body a lovely crescent shape. The lace border is added at the end giving the finished piece a lovely focal point and lightness. Choose your favorite colors and textures to make a lovely piece with mohair as a ca...

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The sweater is knit from the top down, with some short row shaping to raise the back of the neck for comfort. The colorwork chart is started after the short rows and continues to the underarm separation. There are two yoke charts included to give options for the clarity of the motifs in the project.

The Crescent Beach Poncho is inspired by alfresco dining, bright lemon cocktails and the cool ocean breezes. Worked in one piece from provisional cast on, the silken folded fabric of Haruito is both delightful to knit and wear. As the pattern develops the stripes dance across the width of the poncho for a delightfully elegant wave lace finish.

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The Polka hat is a quick knit just waiting to be your next favorite hat. Easy enough for beginners the pattern recommends Juniper Moon Farms Big Merino Wool . This ultra soft, ultra plump merino wool that is a delight to work with. This lightning quick hat with modern graphic texture will become a family favorite. It makes a perfect quick gift ...

A cozy day spent knitting is a delightful way to unwind and indulge in the soothing nature of stitching. Picture yourself nestled in a cozy chair, surrounded by soft yarns and your trusty knitting needles, as you embark on a satisfying journey of creativity.

Snowflakes are dancing across the landscape in many parts of the northerner hemisphere. Whether they are falling lightly or blowing through in a squall they are enchanting, fleeting, ubiquitous yet unique. Piling up in great drifts or gently blowing across the plains there is something decidedly special about snow.

Love Always - a sentiment that is universal in family and friendships. Love is always the goal. Why not knit up a symbol of that love and send it along the way to remind your beloved of your presence and affection.

The Louis hat and cowl pattern are written for either sport/DK weight yarn or Worsted.

Pattern updated 1/2/23

A Lobster Pound is the place fresh lobster are stored in the water while awaiting sale. The first Lobster Pound was built in a tidal creek in Vinalhaven Maine in 1875. To this day, Lobster Pounds are used to preserve the catch that supports so much of the Gulf of Maine Fisheries.

Maine, Vacationland, and my now neighboring state holds so many happy memories for so many people in the Eastern United States, perhaps even from around the world! The rocky coasts and yankee blue waters are cool and collected. They are the home to a regional treat, the lovely Lobster! The lobster as a foodstuff a sign of luxury other places, t...

As a child my family came up the coast a few summers to vacation in Maine at a friends’ fish camp. Those summers are jewels in the crown of my childhood memories. Long days, clear water and visits with Darrel and Marie. We swam endlessly, visited Acadia and ate lobster on the porch of the of the camp. I was 13, and if I close my eyes I can be b...

The Bouquet Bag is designed to be your go-to tote for every outing. From the farmers market to the LYS this spacious tote will hold all your goodies. Fashioned after European straw shoppers the shape of the Bouquet Bag both elegant and practical.

The Tidewater is an airy coastal inspired wrap or scarf meant to accent your breeziest summer days. Customize the length and width to match your own unique style, or try a long narrow option for a sassy scarf addition to any summer look; or the wider wrap version, and add elegance to your shoulders for a more formal occasion. Dress up a short w...

North Bound is inspired both by native Diné weaving and traditional American quilt blocks like the Flying Geese pattern. The bold colors move northward like migrating birds. Both cowl and hat pattern are worked in the round from the bottom up.

The Doodle is a top down pullover and knit completely in the round.

The Garden Blooms fingerless mitts are worked in the round with a thumb gusset added in on round 20. The colors are worked in a vertical striping pattern through the thumb gusset and then held for finishing once the mitts are complete. Both mitts are made identical making them easier to complete and interchangeable between hands for even wear. ...

Garden Blooms is a collection of coordinating patterns featuring a lovely floral motif. The pattern utilizes basic stranded color work techniques, with only two colors per round and limited tacking. This pattern collection is well suited to adventurous beginners who are familiar with knitting in the round and want to try charted patterns.

Garden Blooms is a collection of coordinating patterns featuring a lovely floral motif. The pattern utilizes basic stranded color work techniques, with only two colors per round and limited tacking. This pattern collection is well suited to adventurous beginners who are familiar with knitting in the round and want to try charted patterns.

The southwest influence and horizons on long prairie vistas are mimicked as five colors fade in and out in the stockyard shawl. Using squishy garter fabric in a loose gauge gives this shawl a cozy and light feeling as well as makes it simple enough to knit astride a horse.

US 5 16” or 20” circular needle or two sizes smaller than main needle

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Have you ever seen a moose? Imagine a creature built like a cow on stilts, that you are looking up at from the seat in your car. Trust me, you want to be in your car and not face to face with one in the wild! The are majestic and rather rare in the lower 48 of the USA, but my oh my they are beautiful. Now in this hat, you can capture the image ...

Ribbon waves of color decorate this body of the Ribbon Candy hat. The undulation is reminisces of dishes of colorful wavy hard candy in juicy shades that are more a thrill for the eyes than the taste buds!!

Holiday favorites dance across the fabric of the Pine and Ginger cowl.

In early Fall we are itching for the seasonal cool to bring relief from the heat, but not all fall shades are dark and muted.

Balloon Fiesta is designed to celebrate the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Balloons take flight for 10 mornings in October every year. The dancing colors fill the sky a s the sun rises behind the Sandia Peak. It is a sight to behold from any location in the north valley.

Convertible is a top down fully customizable classic sweater with instructions for crew or funnel neck and split hem or straight hem.

Leaf dance is a fully lined cowl with a horizontal stripe interior to give to you a more dense and finished look. This double thickness is perfect for warding off those early morning breezes or the new frosty nip in the air as Fall settles in.

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Lavender is a simply constructed top down pullover. The sweater is designed to have 0 to 4 inches of positive ease. The sleeve length is easily adjustable as well as the length of the body. There are two neck options (close crew and relaxed crew necks) three sleeve options (short , 3/4 and long) and two hem finish options (solid hem and notched...

The Chesapecten cowl is a rift on a favorite broken rib pattern. The simple two round pattern makes a fabric that is not only squishy, warm and fun to knit but excellent in blending color on high movement hand painted yarns.

This two color or three color hat and cowl combination are inspired by vintage valentines.

Inspired by the traditional works of Thomas Kay and his grandsons the Bishop brothers, the Pendleton Hat and cowl feature bold colors from the ever popular Glacier Park throw made by the Pendelton Woolen mill to celebrate Glacier National Park.

Slipped floats are gathered up to create gathered ripples that dance across the fabric of the Falls Creek cowl and hat. Make the best of a favorite skein of hand dyed DK weight yarn with this pattern. The colors will artfully flow across your work.

The Jewel Scarf and Hat are worked in a cozy, squishy garter stitch. The scarf is worked lengthwise, making the work cruises right on along. The edge stitches are slipped and the jewel stitch rows are worked over 4 rows in contrasting colors. The main color is carried up the edge and hides neatly behind the slipped stitches. These simple to exe...

The Pumpkin Sock is a cozy nod to a fan favorite season, featuring small pumpkins, chain motif and little green seedling lice stitch on the foot and leg.

The Doodle is a fun rift on colorwork, incorporating seasonally inspiration and a dash of fun.

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This top down raglan pullover is designed for warm weather wear. Short sleeves and hem detail colorwork make it fun to knit. Choose a cropped length or extend the length to make this piece fit like your favorite cozy tee.

Which way? Up or Down? Is is arrows? Is is Space Invacers? Could it be tiny Fox Faces?

Gauge: 21.5 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch after blocking

The watermelon pink Sandia Mountains dominate the sky on the eastern side of Albuquerque. The mountains are awash in the glow of the sun setting in the west every evening, just one of New Mexico’s enchanting features. The fleeting evening colors are a beautiful contrast to the copper rocks, sage brush, evergreen juniper and clear blue skies tha...

This top down pullover is knit in the round. Begin with the smaller needle and then change needle length as your work progresses to keep the fabric from bunching too much. This can lead to having floats that are too short in your color-work section causing puckering.

The Lodge Sock is meant to be a quick knit to warm your toes.

Mixing up Crazy Colors make for a super fun yet restful knit. The perfect antidote to a crazy day.

A two color stranded hat and cowl pattern sure to bring some luck to the last remaining cold days of winter and warm up the first breezes of spring.

When two hearts find a match, nothing else matters.

A festive and sweet stocking that can be styled modern or classic just by changing your color choices.

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Sometimes you just need something Special. A little surprise to make life a bit richer. This sweet but easy lace sock in a dreamy alpaca yarn is just the ticket. Perfect for gift giving or saving for yourself, it is sure to be something special.

Fall weather calls for stylish and cozy cowls. Two skeins of Noro Silk Garden make this a quick and enjoyable knit. Alternating colors lets you play with your favorite palette or make the most of your favorite neutrals.

Diamond lace panels break up fields of stockinette making this cowl a dream to both knit and wear during the warm summer months.

This one size cowl has beautiful classic style and is a great way to team up three colors of a luxury yarn.

The Volcanos, lakes and general beauty of the Pucon area of Chile inspired this long color striped shawl. The changing colors mimic the contrast between the snow capped volcanos and the beautiful blue waters of Villarrica lake. An area known for adventure tourisim including rafting, skiing and hot springs this shawl is sure to be good company o...

This cardigan style sweater is worked from the collar down in the gathered stitch pattern between the front button bands, which are worked in line with the body. The body is shaped using raglan increases and worked in stockinette stitch with the exception of the back panel, which is continued in the gathered stitch pattern from the collar. Slee...

Combine your favorite colors or even a gradient kit for a marled shawl that maximizes fun while minimizes complicated construction. Finish with cleverly placed tassels for a fashionable look or leave off the tassels for a classic style.

This graphic color work pattern is reminiscent of the woven blanket seen in the American Southwest. The Yak fiber in the Tenzing makes a wonderful fabric that is light, soft and beautiful.

This cozy cowl and hat combo is perfect in Mirasol Sisa or Katia Cotton Merino. The lofty squish of chain construction yarns gives this pattern a whipped cream like quality. Feel free to substitute your favorite worsted weight yarn.

This one size scarf is garter stitch on a large needle. It blocks to a beautiful drape and is a nice summer option for your beloved skeins.

This shawl was originally designed for the Virginia Knits Virginia 2015 Yarn Crawl.

Springs fickle tendencies leave us needing some warm accessories on the lingering cool days. The Spring Dew hat and cowl are warm enough to enjoy in any season but looks wonderful in spring inspired colors. Knitting one up will be sure to bring an early spring bloom to your wardrobe.

Swinging lines of gradient color in the Swing shawl are reminiscent of the painted desert canyons of the America Southwest. This slightly asymmetrical shawl grows with increases every row which makes it quick to knit. Short rows create a strata effect with five colors of yarn and stripes finish out the edge to tie the colors together.

Welcome to the Kismet Mystery Knit Along (MKAL!) designed by Whitney Harmon.

Welcome to the Kismet Mystery Knit Along (MKAL!) designed by Whitney Harmon.

This shawl was originally designed for the Virginia Knits Virginia 2014 Yarn Crawl.

A flirty shrug that is perfect with your best cocktail dress or simple sundress. Knit in one piece, the ruffle back and collar are picked up for a fuss free project.

Merrigolds in Savannah is a sunny tank inspired by the warm southern summer and is suitable for warm weather wear everywhere. It was originally designed for the 2013 Kelbourne Woolens Summer Sweater Contest.