The String of Beads Hat is a beautiful textured hat that is comprised of knit and purl stitches. This hat pattern includes directions for size small/ medium and size large/ x-large. This hat pattern, designed for DK weight yarn, includes written as well as charted directions.

The String of Beads Mitts are fingerless mitts that are fun to knit and fun to wear. They are knit with an engaging texture pattern that is made from knit and pearl stitches. Fingerless mitts are perfect to wear as the weather starts to turn chilly and the String of Beads Mitts match the String of Beads Hat. The String of Beads Mitts make a per...

Between the stars are Nebulae; they are beautiful clouds of dust and mist which act as nurseries for new stars. The Between the Stars Wrap is a representation of this deep space phenomenon. Fun stitch patterns seem to swirl and flow through the wrap’s design.

This mystery shawl for fiction lovers is presented in a series of six clues. It was designed as a collaboration between Knitters Brewing Company and Chit Chat Knits. In celebration of the project theme, these two designers (and avid readers) will be donating the

Apricity is the warmth of the sun in winter. If you have ever been surrounded by cold, grey weather and had the brilliant sunshine break forth to shine on your face, you know the power it has to warm the body and bring joy to your soul.

The musical definition of the word legato inspired the Legato Hat pattern. In a smooth flowing manner without breaks between notes, describes the look of the hat as well as the knitting of the pattern.

The Sweet Mountain Wrap was inspired by the majesty of a mountain range. The trapezoidal shaped wrap begins with an increasing section of eyelet lace, then moves to a beautiful lace stitch that is reminiscent of mountains. The wrap ends with more eyelet stitches as the width decreases. The pattern is comprised of simple knits, purls, and eyelets.

And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say - that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day. And then - the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches, plus two!” - How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Peppermint Stripes Mittens are fun textured mittens that match the Peppermint Stripes Cowl. Knit them in two contrasting colors of worsted weight yarns for a fun pair of striped mittens.

The Peppermint Stripes Cowl alternates between textured stripes and stockinette stripes. The cowl is knit in the round from the top down. Stripes are created by using three alternating colors of solid or tonal yarns. The Peppermint Stripes Cowl pattern starts with a rolled top edge and ends with a rolled bottom edge. A simple to do star stitch ...

The Moonglow Hat pattern is 50% off through November 12th. Enjoy!

The Flying Geese Hat has an easy to create stitch design, comprised of knit and purl stitches, that is reminiscent of the flying geese quilt pattern.

The Spesh Cowl is designed for that special skein of fingering weight yarn that you love. Whether your yarn is one that has been saved in stash, or purchased as a souvenir skein, the Spesh Cowl is perfect for your treasure. It is fun to knit and comfortable to wear.

In celebration of publishing my 50th pattern, all Chit Chat Knits patterns are 50% off through Saturday, July 12th. Enjoy!

This is what kindness does, each little thing we do goes out, like a ripple on the water, into the world.

The Knit Chat Cowl was inspired by self striping sock yarn. My goal was to create a cowl design that uses those beautiful self striping yarns in an easy pattern that may be knit while chatting and laughing with friends.

The Diana Shawl is a top down, triangle shaped shawl. The design includes a ribbed center cable that looks difficult to knit, but is really quite easy. Knitting it in Queen City Yarn’s Coleman makes it a perfect summer shawl.

Flowers are the music of the ground.

Sit back, relax, and put your feet up while wearing your favorite pair of slipper socks. This was my motivation for designing the Slipperoo Socks. I wanted some short, warm, slipper socks that are quick to knit and cozy to wear, like a hug for my feet.

The Love Lane Hat starts with a headband that is customized to fit, it is then lined, making the hat very warm to wear. It is the perfect hat for keeping your ears warm on chilly days. The simple cables in the knitting create a fun x o (hugs and kisses) pattern. I hope you will celebrate your love of knitting with this hat pattern. Start with c...

SNOW, some love it, and some hate it. However, there is a special anticipation that comes with a snowfall. I love a snow day - I do have to admit, I even loved them as an elementary school teacher. The beautiful flakes falling gently from the sky creating a blanket of crisp, clean, white on the ground has always brought me joy.

Twinkling stars, shiny ornaments, strings of lights, and the look of anticipation in a child’s eyes during the holiday season all provided inspiration for the Shiny Bright Socks. The knit and purl stitches, slipped stitches, and a special (but very easy) dip stitch make the knitting sparkle in these fun socks.

The Mini Patch Cowl was inspired by two things: ten gram mini skeins of fingering weight yarn and the patchwork quilts that are near and dear to my heart. I was winding up mini skeins of leftover fingering weight yarn when I knew I needed to do a pattern to use these cute little bits. As I was knitting and designing, I kept thinking about how p...

The Wavy Way Hat has a fun to knit design that is made of knits and purls. The pattern includes charted and written instructions.

Often while riding my mountain bike on trails through the woods pattern inspiration strikes. The Trail Dance Hat is one of those patterns. The lines of knits and purls remind me of the trail path, while the cables are reminiscent of the fun trail features - twists and turns, rocks and roots. The Trail Dance Hat is made with DK weight yarn and i...

Sometimes in life you find people who stand behind you and cheer you on. As I was creating the Slip More Cowl I kept thinking about those special people in my life. These people not only cheer me on, but bring color to my life. The Slip More Cowl gives us an opportunity to play with two contrasting solid or tonal colors of DK Weight yarn. The s...

The Bubble Party Shawl is a triangular shaped shawl made with one full skein, plus one mini skein of fingering weight yarn. The pattern was inspired by my young grandchildren who love blowing bubbles. They dance around and sing, “bubble party.” The shawl is knit with simple stitches that create a fun, squishy texture, reminiscent of floating bu...

Stardust is to have a dreamy, romantic, or sentimental quality or feeling. The Stardust Shawl is a one skein shawl that incorporates eyelets, a simple lace pattern, texture, and an organic shape, which add to its romantic beauty. The easy increases and decreases give the shawl a comfortable shape that drapes beautifully when worn. Choose a spec...

The Slip Crazy Cowl is all about having fun with your knitting. Choose two variegated or striped fingering weight yarns that are very different from each other. The Slip Crazy Cowl has great potential for being a stash busting project!

The Slip Crazy Shawl started with two objectives:

Knitting The Land of Oz Wrap takes us on a very special journey. We begin at the end with the Wizard’s Balloon Section, where Dorothy finally believes she has found her way home. The beautiful knitted balloons are created with simple knit, purl, and slipped stitches. Next, we travel through Oz on the Brick Road Section. Dorothy’s journey on the...

The Pair of Hearts Hat pattern was designed as a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. I was moved to create the design as heart disease affects people worldwide, including members of my own family. I was also inspired to design the pattern to honor the hard work and dedication of my son; a physician currently completing a cardiology f...

The Pair of Hearts Cowl pattern was designed as a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. I was moved to create the design as heart disease affects people worldwide, including members of my own family. I was also inspired to design the pattern to honor the hard work and dedication of my son; a physician currently completing a cardiology ...

The Snowbird Socks are quick to knit in dk weight yarn. They are knit top down with a heel flap and gusset. The fun leg striping is created using slipped stitches and small amounts of solid colored yarn from two to nine different colors. You can enjoy creating your own personal striping sequence. Your finished socks will be soft, squishy and wo...

The Professor Purl Mitts incorporate a beautiful stitch pattern that is easy to knit. The combination of purl stitches, knit stitches, and yarn overs create a distinctive design that will keep your knitting interesting from cuff to fingertip. Choose any DK weight yarn - solid, tonal, or variegated for a fun and beautiful knit. The lovely stitch...

The design for the Spruski Hat was so much fun to create,

The Lovely Day Socks were inspired by good people and lovely things. The five row repeat in the leg pattern is easy to memorize and fun to knit. Start with a German Twisted or Frilled Cast On, then work your Lovely Day Socks top down. The socks have a heel-flap construction, a simple ribbed foot, and a star toe. Create your socks with one yarn ...

The Mimi and Me shawl has an elongated triangle shape. It uses slipped stitches with two contrasting skeins of fingering weight yarn and different size needles. This design is dedicated to friends who inspire me to seek adventure, especially my friend, Mimi. Cast on this interesting shawl while you chit chat with your friend, and soon you will ...

Cerce is a play on the Polish word for heart. When I created this hat pattern I fell in love with the design. The stitch pattern looks like rows of hearts. The unique construction is completely customizable to the recipient, and the best part is that wearing it will keep your ears warm!

The best things about recent times are the simple things.

Hermione Toad’s Everyday Hat was made to match Hermione’s Everyday Mitts by Erica Leuder. The hat was designed for the Crafting with the Toads Triwizarding Tournament @toadhollownj.com.

A bicycle chainring converts the reciprocating motion of the rider’s legs into rotational motion. Although the chainring is a small part of the bicycle as a whole, it is essential for setting the bike and the rider in motion. The decrease stitches and simple pulled up loops of yarn in the chainring shawl pattern create a unique circular stitch ...

Recently many have discovered a way of life centered on house and home. The Domesticity Shawl is a nod to all things domestic. Many of us have returned to the things we love; some are discovering new interests in the domestic arts. Because of time spent at home, many people have explored a calmer way of life that is centered on home and family....

The Gnarly Tread Hat stitch pattern is reminiscent of the serious tire tread that allows bicycle enthusiasts to get out and enjoy winter riding. Whether you are mountain biking, road riding, hiking, skiing, or just around town, this hat will quickly become your favorite for après sports activities or anytime. The Gnarly Tread Hat pattern is eas...

It is safer to be at home right now, so maybe you would like to knit a simple project. This pattern is free for the next month. It is knit, but offers two options - knit or crochet - for the border. My heart is going out to our medical workers and others on the frontline. It’s just a suggestion, but please consider knitting a gift to warm the h...

Climbing mountains, whether on the mountain bike trail, hiking, or metaphorically in the everyday tasks we encounter, becomes worth the effort when we take the time to enjoy the view.

There’s nothing better than riding a flowing mountain bike trail, especially when you ride with your best friend. The stitch pattern in the Mountain Bike Girls Hat is reminiscent of riding switchbacks and berms on a flowing trail. This hat is a quick and easy knit. It is great for après ride knitting while chatting with friends.

A true joy of winter is watching big fluffy snowflakes fall. They remind me of tiny snowstars falling from the sky. The star stitch in the Snowstar Cowl is a fun and easy stitch that looks much more difficult than it is. Gauge is not essential as this cowl is meant to drape over your neck and shoulders. The Malabrigo Rios is lovely to work with...

Cowls are the perfect wardrobe accessory. They add pizzazz to an everyday outfit and they help you keep warm on chilly days.