This pattern came about because I had in my stash seven different single skeins of mohair yarn, all in different colors. I wanted to use them together to make a garment, something that evoked the look of a classic fair isle sweater, but I also wanted something that would drape that touchably soft mohair around my neck. So instead of sleeves, I ...

This pattern was inspired by my finding a ball of Bernat Plentiful on sale. The color and texture sang to me, and I started doodling some sweater shapes to make with it. I’m a sucker for big poofy sleeves and a long drapey skirt. I figured I could do the big parts in open lace to make my yarn go farther, and use ribbing to make the shaping easy...

This pattern was inspired by all the gorgeously rendered armor in all of the many fantasy video games I play. Warm and slightly more practical than the fantastical inspiration, these were also designed as a way to use up some leftover sock yarn. These are made seamlessly from the hand to the elbow. They start out worked flat for the mitered squ...

This pattern is truly simple, as I am a beginner at crochet, but it’s as warm and comforting as a mother’s hug! I used K&C Element yarn (which is discontinued), but any worsted weight will be fine.

This pattern came about because there was beautiful lace weight yarn on clearance at my LYS. I came home with two hanks; the first became Canary Tango. That lace tank top turned out so well, I decided to try my hand at another. The lace pattern and strap style I chose took a bit of negotiating to get to work how I envisioned, but I persisted. D...

This pattern is very simple and easy even for a beginner crocheter, and the results are beautiful. The pattern uses a vintage handkerchief to make the skirt, with simple crochet for the top and a drawstring to make the shaping easy. Any thin sock yarn or fingering weight will work well, and the pattern takes very little.

This pattern was inspired by the thought of a wide cabled waistband paired with a triangular hemline. The initial sketch and yarn colors looked so much like something a forest maiden would wear to a hunter’s banquet that I ran with that idea and kept adding cables and details. The overall pattern stitch is meant to evoke the idea of scales, as ...

This pattern was inspired by a serendipitous mixture of yarns and texture. I was testing out the star stitch pattern with some yarns from my stash and found the combination amazing. Limited by how much of each yarn I had on hand, I tried to come up with a simple garment that would show off the textures and colors best. This easy to knit tunic i...

This pattern was inspired by a pattern from 1982 for a knit sweater with contrasting lace collar and cuffs. My version expands the lace pattern around the neckline and sleeves into a pseudo yoke. I used raglan sleeves both because I like the styling, and because I wanted the pointed shape of the lace panels rather than a true yoke. The body and...

This pattern was inspired by a pattern from 1927 for a knit tunic/dress. The body of the dress was plain black, but the wide flaring sleeves had bold color work patterns in bright contrasting colors. My version is a hip length sweater instead of a knee length dress, and worked in a much more reasonable gauge. The wide sleeves and bold patterns ...

This pattern was inspired by the beautiful contrast of rich colors showing through lace. Intended to use only one hank of lace weight yarn, this top is made in a simple sleeveless shape, and is worked in the round with minimal seaming. The generous stretch of the lace pattern provides all the shaping needed for this stunning tank top, and simpl...

These patterns were born out of a desire for a better lace snood than the standard round crocheted one. These are knit in a rectangle and then gathered with elastic cord. The rectangle shape keeps hair behind ears better, and the knit lace allows for an infinite variation of patterns. Charted here are two of my favorites, but these snoods can b...

These six patterns were inspired by the many variations of sparkle that just a few beads can achieve. Each is made using a variation of simple stitches with beads. All the dresses are worked flat and seamed at the end. There is no additional fastening required, each dress is designed to be stretchy enough to slip on. These quick projects are su...

This pattern was inspired by the beautiful scalloped shapes of vintage evening bags. A shiny yarn and sparkly beads will give a luxurious evening bag, a matte yarn and wooden beads will give a casual boho purse; the possibilities are endless! Instructions are given for using either one color of beads, or using four colors to shade the scallops ...

These six patterns were inspired by the timeless look of knitted lace. All the dresses are worked flat and seamed at the end. There is no additional fastening required, each dress is designed to be stretchy enough to slip on. These quick projects are suitable for beginners and using up small bits of leftover yarn.

These six patterns were inspired by the classic look of a fluted and flared skirt. Each is made using a variation on a simple bell ruffle. All the dresses are worked flat and seamed at the end. There is no additional fastening required, each dress is designed to be stretchy enough to slip on. These quick projects are suitable for beginners and ...

These six patterns were inspired by the multitudes of textures simple knit stitches and changes of yarn can produce. All the dresses are worked flat and seamed at the end. There is no additional fastening required, each dress is designed to be stretchy enough to slip on. These quick projects are suitable for beginners and using up small bits of...

This pattern was inspired by a dream I had where someone was wearing a hooded wrap that was edged with little bobbles. Knitted in the two colors of the model it makes me think of waves crashing on a dreamscape shore. The shaping and styling of the wrap was born from trying to recreate the dream image of a wrap more fitted than a shawl with a ho...

These patterns were inspired by sample swatches of cables and pattern stitches. The intricate patterns looked like the twining chains of fine jewelry, so I combined the ideas; knitted jewelry covered in pattern stitches. These bangles are knit flat and seamed at the end, using cable and bead stitches to create the patterns. Gauge is not very im...

This pattern takes it’s cues from the classic newsboy cap, but with a slouchier fit and a two color pattern of garter stitch stripes and slipped stitches. This pattern is knit from the bottom up, starting flat for the brim, then joining in the round at the band.

This pattern was inspired by a garter stitch sweater I saw in a book years ago, with a big cable up the center front and back. I liked the idea of a large twisting cable for a spine, but thought it would be interesting to try it on a cloak. The gather at the front was added to give a little more freedom of movement for the arms, and another lay...

This pattern was inspired by the beautiful sweep of a softly draped scarf around the neck, but knit in the round for ease of donning and doffing. The stripes of ribbing remind me of the spokes of a wheel curving around the shoulders, and also add a bit of texture to the wrap. This pattern is knit from the bottom up, starting flat, then joining ...

This pattern was inspired by the tessellating patterns of traditional Japanese Sashiko embroidery. Using a variegated and a solid yarn in the pattern gives a beautiful stained glass sort of look. The design would also work equally well with two solid colors. This neckwarmer is knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up.