Flapper Trio is a collection of three patterns inspired by Art Deco and the 1920’s. The patterns are all designed for Midknit Cravings Light Linen Merino, a single ply fingering weight yarn,and all three feature variations of a scalloped lace hem.

Open(ing) Heart is a collection of two sweaters patterns based on the same circular yoke lace pattern.

Slipping Up & Down is a two pattern collection featuring the same 5 colour slip stitch pattern.

When developing the patterns for the Slipping Up vest and the Slipping Down pullover, I realised that the dense and colourful stitch pattern would lend itself well to a knit hat. I didn’t have the time to develop the toque before the snow melted last winter, but wanted to make sure that I got back to the idea as soon as I could.

There are two stories to the development of the design for this sweater.

Paulette’s is a simple design idea whose focus is the shoulder. Crafted with DK yarn at a worsted gauge, Paulette is super lightweight, making it ideal for transitional weather. The shoulder details add a rewarding challenge, requiring some concentration at the start but yielding beautiful results. Once the yoke is complete, the rest of the swe...

The Gray Line shawls are based on a similar stitch pattern as the Gray Line Cardigan. The mix of twisted stitches (2 stitch faux cables) and lace create a strong geometric chevron pattern that can easily be read from a distance, but is still somehow subtle and delicate. The end result is generously sized, allowing it to be draped elegantly over...

As a knitter, I have a deep love for stripes and V-necks, and Retroactive is the perfect blend of both. This design is a nostalgic nod to my childhood, inspired by a long-forgotten T-shirt from a Tops ‘n Trends catalogue.

Gray Line is a lightweight cardigan that can go wherever your summer takes you. It is a stitch pattern with a strong readable geometric pattern, and a dash of femininity brought by lace.

Chiroptera is the name for the order of mammals that includes bats. From the little wing motif to the batwing sleeves, this pattern honors the only mammal capable of sustained flight.

Wray Wrap is a nostalgic nod to the Roaring Twenties, and the beautiful lace and ornamentation of the era. It is a beautiful lightweight layer for when you need just a touch of elegance and warmth.

I played around with this slip stitch pattern for quite awhile, wanting something playful and warm without being too heavy. It took me a while to find the right garment for this slip stitch pattern, and in the end, I found two.

I played around with this slip stitch pattern for quite awhile, wanting something playful and warm without being too heavy. It took me a while to find the right garment for this slip stitch pattern, and in the end, I found two.

Bas-Relief is a term for a type of sculpture where the projection from the supporting background is shallow. The twisted stitch pattern in this pullover reminds me of this type of art. I felt as if I was translating a traditional colourwork pattern of zigzags and diamonds into texture. Twisted stitches really pop out from a background of stocki...

Hypnotic is named after that black and white image that you are supposed to focus on to aid entering into a hypnotic state. The similarity is accidental, but the end result reminds me of that spiral. I considered calling the pattern ‘Wormhole’, showing my fondness for science fiction, but thought the name may be unappealing for knitters who tho...

This pattern is called Moody Blues for two reasons. The first is the choice of yarn - the strand of Lambswool is a cheerful aqua, no worries in the world, and the strand of Silk & Mohair is a deep blue grey, brooding and deep in thought. The second reason is that this is the type of sweater I want to wear when I’m feeling moody or a little ...

Like many knitters, I love the look of Spincycle’s yarns. They are unique in the way they change colour, adding an unpredictability to colorwork and something painterly to any finished piece. To show off the colour changes in the yarn, I wanted a strong pattern that was visually easy to read and very graphic in nature. The end result reminds me...

Two colour Brioche is a wonderful way to play with colour. The background colour appears and disappears as the brioche opens and contracts. The idea for this wrap was to take advantage of this characteristic along with some basic colour blocking.

The design for Opening Heart was inspired by Japanese lace patterns, and how they use twisted stitches to create defined shapes. I find lace easier to navigate with the right side facing, so I wanted to try to make it work in a circular yoke.

The designs for Open and Opening Heart were inspired by Japanese lace patterns, and how they use twisted stitches to create defined shapes. I find it easier to navigate lace patterns with the right side facing, so once I had a lace chart sorted, I wanted to try to make it work in a circular yoke.

Timeless Twist is the type of sweater that gets worn the most in my knitted wardrobe. It’s made from sock yarn which wears well, drapes in a flattering way, and it’s lightweight and comfortable to wear. The stitch pattern incorporates slipped stitches with a basic cable. It is a four stitch repeat that is easily memorized.

Have you ever started knitting something only to find you like the ‘wrong side’ better? With the Grass is Greener shawl, just flip it over - the grass is greener on the other side! (Or in my case, the shawl is greener…)

While the name is inspired by science fiction, the design is inspired by jewellery and beadwork.

The stitch pattern for Mod Tweed was one of those ‘Eureka’ moments when playing with a stitch pattern and colour. By switching a simple slip-stitch pattern from two colours to three, a diagonal honeycomb pattern is created.

You’ll have to excuse the rampant optimism in the naming of this shawl. While the starting point was a graphic pattern with perpendicular lines, the end result is half rainbow, half child’s drawing of the sun. And I couldn’t be happier with it!

Why let the yoke have all the fun? In the Barrage of Arrows pullover, the interest doesn’t end when the colourwork is finished. The body is made up of a twisted stitch pattern to match the yoke and keep the arrows going to the hem. This adds some lovely texture to the sweater without drawing attention away from the yoke.

The name comes from the poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T. S. Eliot, where Prufrock is measuring his life out in coffee spoons. In the poem, this is seen as a sign of a life where time was wasted socializing when greater things could have been accomplished (My English 101 interpretation of it, anyway).

The colourwork for this pattern was inspired by some wallpaper that was inspired by Art Deco. Throw in a little lace, and a little linen, and you have the Deco pullover. Deco is available as a single pattern, or as part of the eBook Flapper Trio.

Flapper is inspired by the style of the 1920’s, and its beautiful lacework. Sometimes you need something just a bit more feminine! Flapper is available as a single pattern, or as part of the eBook Flapper Trio.

The name of this pullover isn’t meant to make you think of a chocolate bar - Wunderbar is a German word that means wonderful or marvelous. I figured since the yarn that inspired this design was German and the design uses German short rows throughout, the name should be German too.

In the 20+ years I’ve been knitting, I’ve generally steered clear of anything that could be considered a novelty yarn. Then I touched some Alpaca boucle yarn, and knew I had to make something with it. Its’ softness was just irresistible.

Rotation is a new spin on the classic circular yoke sweater. Starting with a basic geometric design, the chart changes as it repeats around the yoke to create a central focus.

Sometimes a group of yarn just can’t be split up - you see them together, and know they should never be parted. That’s how it was for these colours for me - I didn’t know what to do with them at first, but I needed them to stay together NO MATTER WHAT.

I dyed some sport weight yarn as tests for colours for a sweater I was planning. In the end, I had several shades of wool that I thought would work great in a garter stitch striped scarf. My problem was that by introducing stripes I would create a ‘wrong side’ to my garter stitch, which could show on the scarf when I wore it. I decided to add ‘...

I roughly sketched out the chart for this pattern the day before leaving on a trip to the mountains, desperately needing a travel project. The pattern took a few twist and turns along the way (puns intended), and ended up as a nice gender neutral hat with a matching cowl. It’s also tied to some great memories of hiking in the Rockies.

As a special anniversary celebration of my first year of designing, this pattern is free.

Once I finished the Shifting Gears pullover I thought, ‘Hey, this could make a fun toque’. So, here it is! Based on the image of clockwork gears, it is a bright colourful hat for the winter season.

Even though I’m not the slightest bit mechanical, I find the images of the moving gears fascinating and beautiful. I tried to invoke the image of gears while designing this pullover to give a sense of movement as the colour changes around the yoke.

Feel like faking some stranded colourwork? The false flame stitch pattern used in this top down pullover is created through slip stitches, and only requires working with one colour at a time. You get the appearance of stranded colourwork without carrying two strands. Win win!

This is the kind of pullover I go to when the evenings start to get cold, and I’m looking for a little extra comfort. Like when camping, or sitting around a backyard fire pit. The stranded colourwork adds a little bit of extra warmth to the bodice, with a shawl collar for some extra coziness. The mix of Nightshades and Shelter opens up a multit...

The camping blanket is a quick knit, meant to be grabbed on your way out the door to a kid’s soccer game, an evening by a firepit, or whatever motivates you to sit outside when the weather is less than favourable. Originally designed for cool evenings outdoors, I have found this blanket is quite at home in my living room too.

A Rachis is the central shaft of a feather, or the main stem of a grass. The variations of stitch pattern included in this sweater are based on the class feather stitch. They all stem from a feather, hence ‘Rachis’.

The current heat wave notwithstanding, I am someone who likes to keep a cardigan nearby. Whether in the office or at home with my husband overseeing the thermostat, I often need an extra layer. Over the years, I have found lace cardigans the best way to keep comfortable regardless of the season.

My inspiration for this pattern was an incredible colourway of Madelinetosh Euro Sock, Snowcone Shack. On a beautiful summer day, there are worse things I can think of than slipping sideways into a snowcone!

We have been in an Extreme Cold Warning for about two weeks, with wind chills hovering in the -30C to -40C range. That inspired me to make a couple of toques to match the Fast Forward Cowl pattern. Didn’t inspire me to go outside for my photos though - that will need to wait until it warms up at least 15 degrees!

The big graphics of the exaggerated chevrons and the colour palette reminded me of the sixties. Maybe actually the seventies? I am mostly going by television on this - my memories of the seventies are limited, and I wasn’t dressing myself at the time.

My home is Alberta, a few hours from the beautiful Canadian Rockies. In spite of that, I have only downhill skied once in my life. I survived without injury, and don’t want to tempt fate by trying again! My excuse is that I grew up on the Prairies, where Nordic skiing was the only option.

When I first drew out this pattern, it reminded me of menswear. The palette of unisex neutrals would be worthy of any office worker in a cold climate. For that reason, I called the pattern ‘All Business’.

I live in a place where we almost always have snow at the end of October, and it lasts until March or April. With the short winter days already here, I wanted a thick cozy cowl that would feel like a blanket. The bright colours hopefully can bring some cheer to the 16 hours of darkness!