A friend of mine found a scarf like this in a local boutique selling for over $200 dollars, and asked me to make her one. I reverse-engineered it, and voila! This scarf is such a quick knit, but definitely has a lot of personality! It is a great way to use up leftover yarns and all those novelties. It can be worn over the shoulders with a closu...

Inspired by a wool sweater purchased many years ago, this motif shows sheep wandering through the woods on a snowy eve. It is knit out of undyed wool, lending an authentic color scheme to the pillow. The tweedy border finishes off the sides with a rustic look. The pattern is completely charted, and includes detailed finishing instructions.

All proceeds from this pattern will go towards buying quality yarns for charity projects. Afghans, hats, mittens, children’s sweaters, scarves, and baby blankets will be donated to women’s and children’s shelters, nursing homes, Snug Hugs for Kids, the Red Scarf Project, hospitals, and community programs throughout Illinois.

Who can resist the fun polka dot, floral, fruity, and paisley patterns of summer seersucker fabric? These little dresses are meant to take the fun prints and transform them into great, wearable summer wear. The knitting and crochet bands go quickly, and you can use your sewing machine to finish and attach the dress. Any little girl could wear t...

Encompassing the beads, drape, and glamour of the 20’s, this scarf is a striking accessory to any outfit. I used a metallic hex-cut bead that flashes when it catches the light, but different colors or cuts will provide a different attitude. The wonderful hand-painted yarn looks good in the simple lace pattern as well.

This pillow is a quick knit, perfect for dressing up your home for the holidays. The cable pattern creates a textured Christmas tree, while the beads and baubles add some color and interest. You can finish the pillow with either a knitted back or a matching fabric. The instructions for the front of the pillow are written out line by line, as we...

This multicolor yarn makes a great hat for a little boy or girl. When you use a fair-isle sock yarn, all of the colorwork is taken care of for you, and all you have to do is knit! It’s a quick and easy project, great for knitters learning to use double points, or for those who want a “TV” project. But the rolled brim and the corkscrew tassels m...

This is a fun outfit for your little one! The Baby Pom Pom yarn does all of the work for you, making this extra special. The skirt can also function as a poncho, with the ribbon holding it in place around the shoulders. The skirt is knit flat and then seamed, and the hat is knit in the round on double points. It only takes one ball of each colo...

This is a quick knit that makes for a fun evening bag. The Maya yarn is really unique, and is a lot of fun to work with! The large rectangular handles emphasize the shape of the purse, and the beads add some extra interest. You can line it with a coordinating fabric and add a magnetic clasp in order to make practical too!

A great way to use some of your fun novelty yarn, this purse utilizes multipurpose cotton while jazzing it up with some color! The body is knit as a rectangle with a simple knit-purl pattern, and then the sides are seamed up. The pattern is easy enough for a beginner.

There are so few actual “1 ball” projects out there, so I decided to take 1 ball of a color changing cotton and acrylic yarn and work up a fast, cute project. You can use up all those odd balls in your stash, and will look at a color way and wonder how it looks in this unique basketweave stitch. This is a simple hand-held drawstring sachet is c...

Do you have a sweet little girl in your life? This is a cute crocheted purse that would be the perfect accessory with a summer dress or for a special occasion. It’s roomy enough to hold all the essentials, and pretty enough that your girl will never want to put it down! Embellish it with more flowers or beads, or embroider a monogram on it to m...

Mittens are a lot warmer than gloves, and this pair is lined with a layer of roving to keep the wind out. They are a lot thinner than regular thrummed mittens, and are easy and fast to knit because you don’t have to work the lining separately. Use a color changing yarn or hand-dyed roving, and you’ll have a pair that’s almost too pretty to take...

This is the most useful thing I have in my knitting bag! It is small enough to fit in any bag, but is large enough to hold my box of pins, sewing needles, 3 darning needles, point protectors, a ring of stitch markers, nail clippers, wool wash, some beads, a measuring tape, and a cable needle. The double knit fabric is thick so your pointy objec...