The oak tree is highly esteemed for its strength and longevity. Many different species exist around the world, with surprisingly different leaves and acorns. The most iconic, however, is probably the English Oak in Glastonbury, famous for surviving since the time of the Druids. The leaves and acorns of the oak are distinctive, worked here in a ...

This headband has a matching cowl:

A satisfying felting project that takes only a few hours, this e-reader cover will protect your device from scratches and impacts and it’s sure to impress anyone who receives it as a gift!

The Celtic Twilight Throw Blanket now has a matching cushion cover! Harmonize your couch cushions with this engaging cable motif for an 18” square cushion--or slightly larger--with 2 1” (2.5cm) buttons or 1 5/8” (4cm) toggles.

Taleisin was a 6th Century bard who’d gained wisdom by accident from the goddess Cerridwen while tending her cauldron. He lived in the kingdom of the Dal Riata as a musician and story teller.

A soft cotton blend headband makes the perfect hair accessory for summer, or in any mild weather or indoor conditions. Depending on the needle size you choose, you will have a width of three to four inches with DK yarn in a wide array of colours. You can make a number of headbands from a 100 gram skein, or two of different lengths from a 50 gra...

This worsted weight shawl is quite light due to the open cable panels with plenty of negative space between the ribs. The side panel charts are easily learned while the center panel keeps it interesting. In addition, the rectangular shape allows the shawl to double as a lap blanket to cover your legs as you sit. When the weather is chilly, it’s...

The Wanderer Cowl & Headband

Traditionally, felted mittens have been a favourite for fisherman because they not only keep hands warmer than other options, but are also warm when wet. Felting creates a dense fabric which adapts to the size and shape of the wearer. This felted mittens pattern includes detailed instructions for knitting and felting, and makes a great stash bu...

The Celtic Twilight Throw Blanket now has a matching cushion cover! Find it in my patterns below, at Dal Riata Knits.

Fingerless gloves are a fashionable accessory that will keep your hands warm when it’s chilly. You can type, read, knit, or sleep without losing dexterity. And, it is a quick and fun project that doesn’t require much yarn.

Keep your ears warm and your hair in place as the winter wind whistles past. This snug fitting beanie has Gothic style arches created with easy cable stitches. Using 2 circular needles or 5 DPNs, 4 cable panels with both charted and written instructions are worked in the round. The charts are colour coded for ease of use.

Queen Boudica was a brave shield maiden and her tunic is designed to be comfortable and resilient as she goes about her duties.

Whether you need durable, comfortable socks for work or for hiking--or even just for shoveling snow--these socks will wear well and keep your feet warm and comfy! Wool breathes well and doesn’t retain odours the way synthetics and cotton do. If all you need is warm socks to keep your ankles from the chill around the house in winter, these will ...

Hot and humid summer weather may have you yearning for the crisp bright days of autumn when the woods invite us to wander in invigorating scents of fallen leaves and pine. Trees have a relaxing effect, so take a deep breath and savour the season.

On cool summer evenings or with a breeze from the ocean, a cozy wrap that breathes and clings will ensure your comfort! In chilly winter weather it’s just the right amount of coverage when standing or reclining--as a wrap or as a lap blanket.

Good health! This cozy rectangular wrap will keep you warm in any season, and will keep you engaged as you knit it as well. The wide lattice cables are easily remembered while the central flowing cable motif will keep you from becoming bored as you work it. Knit this wrap to the length that suits you to be worn or as a lap blanket--or both. Slà...

These wrist cuffs match the Wheat Stalk Socks pattern also available here on Ravelry. The easily-remembered cables have written instructions and lend negative ease to the cuffs for a stretchy, comfortable fit, with ribbing on the underside. The cuffs can be made as long as you like, or with yarn left over from the Wheat Stalk Socks or other fin...

An easily-remembered cable motif cushions the top of your foot and enhances the front of the leg on this sock pattern that includes instructions for matching wrist cuffs. The heel is also cushioned with the slip-stitch pattern. In this top-down technique, the toe is grafted over 8 stockinette stitches—an excellent opportunity to learn the Kitch...

This toe-up sock pattern is written for two circular needles but can easily be adapted for the “magic loop” or DPNs.

This peaked cap is styled on the traditional men’s driving cap or Field cap, but for women’s sizing. The yarn used can make a difference in the sizing: using an aran yarn may give you a larger man-sized cap whereas the Patons Classic Wool Worsted recommended should result in a cap that will fit anyone with a 22” size measured on an angle from t...

A felted hat can be a stylish and affordable way to create something unique and functional that is comfortable to wear three seasons of the year. Knit in the round in stockinette stitch, it’s not a difficult project and felting only takes about half an hour in your washing machine. Once felted, the wool is easily shaped into your preferred styl...

This Cuffed Bucket Hat is the best winter protection for your ears. The yarn felts to a thick, soft fabric, and no one can tell that the hat is hand made!

These gauntlets, or arm warmers, have reversible cuffs for adjustable coverage. Depending on the length of your sleeves, you can fold back the edges to shorten the length and double the warmth for your knuckles. Especially for in-between seasons, these gauntlets come in handy when wearing three-quarter length sleeves, or to fit under loose slee...

This cabled headband looks impressive but is actually very simple to knit, with a repeated 8-row motif. The pattern is so easy to remember, it even makes a good knit-night project--and a handy stash buster.

This pattern for Fingerless Gloves with a delicate lattice cable is highly adaptable for adjustments in needle size, yarn weight, and yardage, plus the double ribbing is very stretchy. It’s a quick knit with lots of options for your favourite yarn and the length can be adjusted with fewer or more cable repeats.

This is a light but surprisingly warm textured lace scarf. You have the option of different lengths and closures; the pattern includes instructions for adding buttonholes. In addition, directions for the i-cord cast on and bind off are included, as well as written and charted instructions for the lace motif and borders.