Easy and interesting to knit, this textured lace cowl is based on a stitch pattern found in a Russian knitting book. Purls give the lace extra dimension. The cowl has graceful scallops on the bottom edge. Knit it in worsted or aran weight yarn for a quick chill-chaser or impressive gift.

I drew inspiration for this cowl design from the silky handle and glossy, almost-metallic sheen of Cascade’s Ultra Pima Fine mercerized cotton yarn, combined with it’s warm copper red color. The stitch pattern suggests rivulets of molten metal flowing throughout the length of the pattern.

April 2020. We are living in a historic moment. A lot of life feels overwhelming right now; we are stressed and need positive distractions. One of my best coping mechanisms is knitting. I designed this pattern with the idea that a little concentration, a little repetition, and not an overwhelming amount of focus to complete suited the moment. T...

From its adjustable icord loop-and-tie to built in faux icord edging, this beautiful headband features some impressive — yet easy to work — designer details. Extremely quick to knit, and great for last-minute gifting!

A Bias for Lace is a slightly asymmetrical triangular sampler shawl knit in one piece from the top corner down. When worn, the lace patterns fall gracefully on the bias. It can be knit using one color or up to six alternating colors and is suitable for any weight of yarn.

Learning to Fly is a slightly asymmetrical triangle/crescent shaped shawl knit in one piece from the corner up. Its wing shape is inspired by the structure and pattern of a bird’s wing, with layered long and short feathers creating the geometry. It is worn on the bias but does not have complex bias shaping.

FiveBySix is a textured triangular shawl which can be knit in any yarn and any gauge and is very easily adjustable for larger or smaller sizes. Swatching is unnecessary but best results in drape and blocking will come from a loose gauge.

The end of the 19th century, named “The Gilded Age” by Mark Twain, was visually typified by lavish surface ornamentation, both architecturally and in everyday objects and garments ‘fit for royalty’.

Stockinette based scarves are easy to work, but have the tendency to roll inwards. This stockinette and texture variation of the Pocket Meadow Farm learn-to knit-scarf pattern features an interesting zigzag edge treatment that will keep the fabric from curling inward. Fun and quick to knit!

Crochet has a bad rap. Who can forget all those “cast iron” crochet projects of the 70’s? The problem, in my view, was the inappropriate choice of yarn and fiber.