Teresa Runnett

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Knitting: Animal Toy
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Knitting: Animal Toy
Dumpling Cats are academically-inclined critters in cozy sweaters. The name comes from the way the head is cinched closed at the top, much in the same way dumpling wrappers are twisted closed. Dumpling Cats are always ready to dive into a new special interest, tackle a big book, and sit moodily on benches in the fall with a cup of black coffee....
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
When rain falls on the city at night, the streets glitter and glow. Everyday lights for traffic and shops become a symphony of colour, reflecting on wet pavement and bringing the city to life. The City Lights fingerless mitts capture this effect in a sharp colourwork combination of tonal and variegated yarn.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Uszka Bunnies are small, huggable critters in cozy sweaters. and are named after uszka, Polish dumplings whose name translates to “little ear”. Uszka Bunnies love new experiences, and are the perfect size for a desktop companion or adventuring friend. They’re explicitly designed to make you smile, bring you comfort, and be a source of whimsy in...
Knitting: Doll Clothes - Other
Dress your stuffed animals up for Pride events, or any day you want to celebrate the queer community! This pattern lays out the instructions for each kind of striped pride flag, making it easy to turn whichever flag you desire into an adorable little sweater. Designed to fit my smaller-sized animals, the Pride sweaters are the perfect way to cu...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
When the tides go out, creatures who can’t withstand low tide conditions will hide in saltwater pools than form in cracks and crevices. This ecosystem is completely unique, and boasts a diverse range of creatures and plants not found anywhere else. The Tidepools socks call on these natural marvels with sections of lace that pop out from a sea o...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
When the tides ebb out, a whole new world is revealed. This intertidal zone is only exposed at certain times of the day, and careful exploration reveals a multitude of different organisms populating the area which are normally hidden beneath the waves. The extreme conditions of ebbing and flowing result in a completely unique biome that is home...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The St. Lawrence river pushes the boundaries of what a “river” is, which is why French Canadians have their own word for it - “fleuve”. Mornings on the fleuve are a magical experience; the colour of the water as the sun reflects off it, the beauty of the sunrise, and the crisp morning air create an otherworldly experience. The Mornings on the F...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Uszka lambs are small friends in cozy sweaters, and are named after uszka, a Polish dumpling whose name translates to “little ear”. Uszka lambs are cozy, cottage-core kinds of creatures, and are the perfect size for a desktop companion or to come with you in your bag on your day-to-day activities. They’re explicitly designed to make you smile, ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A milky caffè latte, masterfully made with foam art, is a drink of decadence. Meant to be sipped slowly and savoured, caffè lattes are perfect for meeting a friend, settling into your morning, or simply enjoying with a good book. And the Caffè Latte socks are no different. Featuring their own latte art swirls down the front and knit in slub yar...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Dumpling Rabbits are small, huggable critters in cozy sweaters. The name comes from the way the head is cinched closed at the top, much in the same way dumpling wrappers are twisted closed. They’re the perfect size for a squish-able desktop companion, cuddle-able reading buddy, or scary appointment support-from-your-bag friend. They’re explicit...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Sunrise is like a liminal space in time. The sun peeks over the horizon, but a hush still lays over the landscape. Gentle pinks and blues grace the sky, slowly drawing us out of sleep and preparing for the day. The Quiet Sunrise socks use simple colourwork to draw on the in between time of early morning, when those first shades appear in the sk...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Lattes, pies, muffins, tea, hot chocolate, cake, apples… pumpkin spice shows up in everything. This versatile combination of spices is quintessentially autumn tasting, and these socks can are the perfect pairing. Large and small cables dance over an five colour fade, with one colour for each spice: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
There’s something special about misty mornings. The world feels quiet and still, the air chilly and calm, as the rising sun refracts through millions of tiny water droplets. The cables on these ankle socks mimic the way mist twines its way through trees and buildings, before it slowly rises to reveal the dawning day.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Warm spring days aren’t usually associated with wool socks, but there’s no reason they can’t be! Wool is great for temperature regulation, and when paired with bright colours these Sunny Day socks are perfect for drinking iced tea in the backyard or on the front porch. Decorated in simple eyelet lace, the socks are enhanced with a faux cable ri...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Rainy days create the perfect atmosphere for knitting and knit socks. Staying cozy indoors with a mug of tea, working on your newest sock pattern, and listening to the rain fall outside sounds like every knitter’s dream. The Rainy Days socks feature a simple cabled rib that can be worn while curled up indoors, or to keep your feet warm while br...
Knitting: Mittens
First, there were the Glaciers socks. And now, there are the Glaciers mittens! Ever wanted your socks to match your mittens? No? Me neither! But now, you can. Like the Glaciers socks, the Glaciers mittens mimic the glaciers of the Rocky Mountains, beginning with a ice capped cuff and running down the hand into the waters at the fingertips.
Knitting: Mittens
There’s nothing like the quiet of being in a snow covered forest. Everything feels hushed, the silence simultaneously calming and subliminally beautiful. Slivers of colour in green fir needles, brown bark, and frozen streams peek out from under the snow. The Wintery Woods mittens celebrate the quiet mix of colours in the woods, and will keep yo...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A good chai is the ultimate comfort drink, with plenty of spices to warm your bones against the late autumn chill. The Chai socks are made to supplement this feeling, with alternating milk and tea coloured stripes and a cozy folded cuff to keep you comfy while you drink your chai.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Autumn is the best time of year. Spiced lattes, cozy sweaters, pumpkins, and the greatest fashion of the year. But the best part is the beautiful fall leaves in reds, oranges, and yellows. The Autumn Leaves gloves will keep your hands warm during walks through the park, to the coffee shop, or home from work, so you can admire the beauty around ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The smell coffee is iconic and instantly comforting. Is there anything better than sipping your coffee on your break, knowing you have some time all to yourself before you have to go back to work or studying? Whether you take it iced or hot, black or with cream and sugar, a coffee is an excellent way to break up the day and give you a boost of ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Great Lakes are an astounding natural feature. When you stand on the shoreline and look across, it can be hard to believe it’s not only a body of fresh water, but also that you haven’t been tricked and are actually looking out at the ocean!
Knitting: Ankle Sock
An afternoon cup of tea is more than just a pick-me-up; it’s a moment to stop and relax during a busy day. Whether it’s caffeinated or decaf, tea or tisane, sweetened or black, there’s something meditative about making your tea and sipping it. The eight row repeat lace pattern of these socks is the same; it requires enough of your attention to ...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
It is well known in Canada that just because it’s spring doesn’t mean it won’t snow at least one more time. I always judge when the risk of snow has past by the warmth in the wind. There’s a switch that happens in late spring when the icy North wind relaxes into a gentle spring breeze. These happy little socks are the perfect accoutrement for s...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The Tulip Festival happens every year in Ottawa in celebration of the tulips gifted to Canada from the Netherlands after WWII as a thank you to Canadian soldiers and as a symbol of friendship. During May, tulips bloom in Commissioner’s Park, Major Hill’s Park, and throughout Ottawa. The Tulips socks mimic the beautiful scenes of this festival w...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Bright and full of life, the first buds and blossoms of spring are always a welcome sight after the long Northern winter. The Buds and Blossoms socks celebrate the first signs of nature’s rebirth. A simple eyelet lace patterns the leg and the toes of this sock, and are the perfect adornment to an otherwise simple sock.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The London Fog. A beautiful combination of milk, vanilla, and Earl Grey tea to create something much more than the sum of its parts. The London Fog socks celebrate this glorious vanilla twist on Earl Grey tea with cable swirls of milk and foam with the occasional peak of purple bergamot.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The glaciers in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta are a stunning sight. Snow and ice capped all year long, water runs down the red rocks to form glacier water rivers of an iconic crisp and clear blue. Glaciers socks mimic these incredible natural formations of ice, snow, rock, and water, beginning with a ice capped cuff and running down the leg an...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Royal characters show up in a variety of portrayals, including: Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings; Anastasia from Anastasia; the Little Prince from Le Petit Prince; Princess Dragomiroff from Murder on the Orient Express; King Arthur from the many different works about him; and so many others it’s impossible to even touch on the wide scope avai...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Made with soft and fluffy wool DK yarn, these adorable ankle socks are perfect for keeping your feet warm in the colder months, as thick white clouds start to take over the sky. The top ribbing can be cuffed for a slipper-like look, with the plaited cable presenting a simple but elegant focal point. Recommended actives for these socks include r...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
“Still waters run deep.” Simple cables in multiple sizes run like water down these socks, with three in the front and one in the back. The Still Waters socks represent the flow that always runs at the bottom of lakebeds and rivers, even when the surface appears perfectly calm.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
We’ve all done it- bought a single skein full of beautiful colours only to get home and think “what kind of garment can I actually knit with this?” Well, now you can knit the Aspen Trees socks! Aspen Trees is the perfect solution for all your stashed variegated yarn. The slipped stitch pattern makes these socks more interesting to knit than reg...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
There’s something almost breathless about standing on the shores of the coast, feeling the salty spray against your face and watching the swirling waters crash against the rocks. The Rocky Shores socks call on that feeling with a simple seed stitch and contrasting cuffs, heels, and toes, to bring the ocean with you wherever you go.