Samantha MacKay
I started knitting when I was 5 years old, after watching my mom hand knit hundreds of intarsia sweaters for orders each year. After begging my mom to let me learn, the very first item I made was a very mis-shaped Barbie(TM) Blanket! Despite being quite young, I fell in love with knitting and all the joy it gave me to make things with my hands.
Over the years, I continued to knit as a hobby, making my first (wearable) sweater at age of 10 and designing my first pattern in my early teens. When I went away to university, I found it very difficult to find the time (or money) to fit in knitting, but once I graduated I dove in full force and quickly picked up where I left off. Since that time, I have had the amazing opportunity to teach knitting at my Local Yarn Store, provide private lessons, take advanced knitting classes through Olds College and Vogue Knitting Live and just recently, started designing my own pieces. I really love sharing my knitting passion with others, and whether that’s through participating in group chats, helping out newer knitters or sharing a design, it brings me much joy to be part of the process.
I can’t wait to see what you think of my designs and more importantly, engage in great conversations about your knitting. Happy Knitting Everyone! <3
Interweave Knits, Summer 2019
- South Ocean Pullover
- Interweave Knits, Summer 2019
Samantha MacKay's Ravelry Store
- A Life in Sequence Set
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- Snowy Nights Hat and Cowl
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- Aurora Horizon Cardigan
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Creative Knitting, Graceful Lace, Spring 2019 Special
- Spencer Cardigan Vest
- Creative Knitting, Graceful Lace, Spring 2019 Special
Samantha MacKay's Ravelry Store
- Walk With Me Legwarmers
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- Frosty Mornings Cowl
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- Gabion Wall Mittens
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- When the Roots Run Deep
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- Where the Leaves Land
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- Through The Blizzard
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- A Chunky, Funky and Fabulous Hat
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designs from Caroline Sommerfeld and Samantha MacKay
Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts
- Mosaic Knot Scarf and Hat
- Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts