Some of my most favorite memories are of nights spent with family and friends laughing and listening to music near the crackling logs and glowing embers of a fireplace. Think warmth. Think coziness. Think home. Those are the feels I want you to have when you wear your Hearthside Hat. Starting with a folded brim to keep you extra toasty, this pa...

The Mix and Marl Sweater is designed to offer you the perfect combination of comfort and adventure in your knitting. A main color serves as your grounding force while two different contrast colors are brought in, one at a time, and held together with the main color to give you alllll the marled magic. You don’t have to worry about doing anythin...

I designed The Choice Is Yours Cowl as momentum builds in our knitting community with Vice President Kamala Harris running for President of the United States. Knit with worsted yarn and featuring a unique construction, this cowl gives you the ability to wear two different stranded colorwork messages independently or together. Two contrasting co...

I designed Floof to be the fluffiest, funnest (you read that right!) most comfy addition to your hand-knit wardrobe. Imagine the fit of your favorite, not-too-oversized sweatshirt incorporated into a sweater that feels like it was created with cotton candy—that’s Floof! Knit with bulky yarn that is unbelievably airy, Floof knits up quickly and ...

I designed the Breckenridge Beanie to give you all the cozy feels of a mountain village nestled under a twinkling night sky. Starting with a half-twisted rib brim, this pattern features a mix of stripes, window shapes glowing from homes, zigzags forming snow-capped mountain peaks and diamond stars dancing above them on the horizon. Knit with wo...

I designed Leading Lines to be an approachable, relaxed knit with a bold end result. By using two contrasting colors of yarn and simple knit and purl stitches, lines are formed to create an eye-catching look. This pattern also includes two brim options—one with garter stitch using two colorways and another with ribbing using a single colorway—s...

I designed the Mix and Marl Scarf as a fun and cozy accessory that features simple textures and ever-changing color pooling to keep your interest with every stitch. Worked in the round and knit seamlessly in sections, one color runs throughout the scarf while other colors are brought in, one at a time, and held together with the main color to c...

The Basically Awesome Beanie is as simple as it gets, my friends! If you love to knit but have never knit a beanie before, this pattern is for you. Designed with super-bulky yarn, this beginner-friendly beanie works up quickly from the brim to the crown. And because it includes instructions for five sizes ranging from Toddler through Adult Larg...

I designed Pretty in Picot to be a magical, whimsical hat full of squishy softness (thanks to an extra-cozy, double brim with a touch of mohair!) and some added glam (all the yesses to sparkling beads along a picot edge!) to make it super special. This pattern is worked from the bottom up and uses two different colors of worsted-weight yarn, ea...

I designed 1974 to celebrate all things retro while still serving as that timeless piece in your wardrobe with a simple silhouette and classic stripes. The colors I chose for my sample—brown, yellow, orange and red—give me alllll the vintage vibes and have been some of my favorites for as long as I can remember. But you might be more of a pink ...

I designed BigZag to be an ultra-comfy, supersized scarf with a striking print that features vertical zigzags of various widths. Finished with fun fringe at both ends, this worsted-weight beauty is sure to add some drama to your wardrobe—in the best way—and be a piece you can wrap yourself up in all fall and winter long. Bonus: This scarf uses ...

I designed Four Keeps as a beginner-friendly colorwork pattern that uses four skeins of yarn to create at least four hats with easy four-stitch repeats! And even though four colors are used in the design, you only work with two colors at any given time. Enjoy knitting up multiple versions of this baby, changing the look of each hat you make sim...

I designed New Horizons to serve as an entry into sweater-making for anyone who loves to knit, is experienced with colorwork and has just been too scared to try a sweater. “It’s too hard,” you say. “It will take too long,” you say. “What if I mess it up?” you ask yourself. I feel you—all those doubts and more crossed my mind before I started ma...

I designed Swirl Power to be a hat full of whimsy and fun. This pattern is written for adult and child sizes, so you can even make a matching hat for your mini-me! Go with a fun hot pink and pale pink yarn pairing or go dramatic with black and white. Whatever color combo you choose, you will create a twisting visual effect as the design continu...

Starting with a fun, striped brim, Stripes, Stripes, Baby! features a playful mix of horizontal and vertical stripes that will grab your attention from the get-go. Knit with a worsted weight yarn and designed with a little bit of slouch, this hat is lightweight enough to make an awesome, everyday accessory for fall or spring. Once you’re done m...

There are so many fun twists and turns all the way up through the crown with this pattern! I designed Serpentine with a textured, garter stitch brim packed with horizontal squiggles to play off of the vertical wiggles in the body of the hat. But if you prefer a traditional ribbed brim, I have you covered with instructions for that as well! No m...

Zigzags get me every time, my friends! They’re super simple, and they have such a cool, bold look. Plus, once you get into knitting them, they become very rhythmic. I designed Zig Zaggity to feature zigzags of varying widths and a fun crown that carries the colorwork through the top to create a floral-like design.

I designed Flip Side to showcase a diamond pattern that changes color as you work this hat from the bottom up. There are just color combos galore with this baby! And since it uses super bulky yarn, it knits up super quickly as well. As a bonus, this is a very beginner-friendly pattern for those new to colorwork, and it would make a great gift f...

To The Left features a bold, horizontal chevron pattern that leaves so many possibilities for you to experiment with color! This pattern is very beginner-friendly for those new to colorwork. You’ll only knit with two colors, find short floats and create a simple crown that could totally be topped off by a colorful yarn or faux fur pom. And sinc...

Little strings of hearts dance across the body of this design to create a sense of whimsy and magic. I used only three colors for this pattern, but you could totally knit up a scrappy version with a black background, for example, and then use two different colors for each of the heartstrings! This is a design that will keep enticing you to knit...

I designed Flash Dash to be a fun and easy hat pattern to add to your collection. Those diagonal dashes knit up so quickly, my friends, that you’ll have this baby done and on your head in a flash! This design will keep you engaged with each round as you start to see the pattern emerge. And with two colors throughout the crown to continue the de...

I love the comfy coziness of a double brim hat, and the addition of little whirls and swirls to the brim makes this baby such a fun knit with a touch of whimsy! If you’ve never made a double brim hat before, I’ll walk you through it step-by-step with this pattern—I’ve totally got you. So get ready for some double brim goodness that will feel li...

Look at all those diamonds in the sky! I designed Twinkle to be the perfect accessory to wear on a starry night. It would be awesome to make for the little stargazer in your life as well—this pattern includes child-size instructions, too! Although I designed this hat to look like twinkling stars against a navy backdrop, you can totally put your...

Check, check and check! Yes, please! I designed Checkstravaganza to offer a fun play on a traditional checkerboard pattern by creating a variety of different-sized checkerboards. Which one catches your eye first? Each time I look at the design I notice something new!

I designed Hopscotch to feature simple rectangular shapes placed around the body of the hat to resemble a series of mini hopscotch games. It’s so fun to watch the pattern form as you knit it up! And there are just so many possibilities for color combinations with this one—from traditional black and white to taupe and bright raspberry. What hues...

I love the beauty of fresh flowers, and I designed this hat as a way to keep them with you whenever you wear it. The silhouettes of the flowers sit just above the brim to showcase your gorgeous, variegated yarn as you knit your way toward the crown. With a slightly slouchy fit, this hat is lightweight yet warm—a perfect everyday hat going into ...

Sunsets just evoke a sense of wonder, peace and marvel for me every time, my friends. No matter what is going on, sunsets seem to put the whole world on pause and give you time to breathe and admire the natural beauty all around you. This hat is designed to give you all those feels each time you wear it. This pattern also is a perfect way to sh...

I love nature, my friends, and cattails have always been an early sign of fall in the Midwest where I was born and raised. The cattails grow tall in marshy areas, and I just love how they bend and sway when the crisp, autumn wind blows. The silhouettes of those cattails will pop in this design against some beautiful, variegated yarn. This hat i...

Cozy up under a blanket beneath a sky full of stars on a crisp fall evening and let this hat bring you warmth while you make s’mores with family and friends. Or take it along as an awesome accessory for a weekend camping trip or a visit to the pumpkin patch. Wherever you decide to wear this hat, I hope the flickering flames and embers of the de...

This pattern was inspired by nature and the famous expression that sometimes we “can’t see the forest for the trees.” Instead of variegated yarn, this design uses at least two colors held double to create the background. The marled effect doesn’t show its full glory until you finish the hat, step back, allow yourself to breathe…and see the fore...

I designed Taking Flight to represent the silhouette of a flock of gulls flying just above the horizon along the water. The pattern embodies the calm and serenity I’ve felt every time I’ve visited the ocean or walked along a lake, and I hope it gives you those same peaceful feels. Pick your favorite tonal or variegated yarn in shades of blue or...

I designed Carousel to give you all the fun and whimsical vibes! This pattern makes me want to eat some freshly spun cotton candy and ride a roller coaster. Are you with me? So many colors and varying designs build up from the cozy cuffed brim and are capped off by a colorful crown that reminds me of the top of a carousel ride. So. Much. Fun!

I designed Mirror to keep your interest from start to finish because it’s only when you’re done knitting that you’ll see the full effect of the mirror image. Your eye will be drawn to the middle of the hat, and above and below that point the opposite design forms to create a gorgeous, dramatic effect.

I designed Myriad to give you alllll the options to create the perfect hat for you! If you’re feeling adventurous, you can choose up to six colors to make this beauty. If you prefer a more subtle look, go for just two. You can include the colorwork design in each section or just one. It’s totally up to you! So many choices! What will you pick?

I designed Glow to look like little matches or candles popping up from the brim of the hat that are topped off by glowing squares and little “embers” that fade into the crown. And although I designed it as a fitted hat, I have included simple modifications to add some slouch if you prefer. Whatever style you choose, I hope this pattern gives yo...

I designed Level Up to be a super-customizable accessory for you and your mini-me with a range of color combos depending on what yarn you have on hand. Written for child and adult sizes, this pattern invites you to choose two or more colors and get to work on each “level” of your hat. The middle color of each diamond shape becomes the outer par...

I have a major obsession with acorns, and I designed Nuts About Autumn to showcase their awesomeness. They’re like little woodland snowflakes—each one is unique from color to cap. And when they start to fall from oak trees, well, you just know it’s a total sign that autumn has arrived. And I definitely love fall most of all! Who’s with me?

I designed Fall Feels, well, to give you all those awesome fall feels! You can choose to knit little apples or pumpkins, making this a perfect go-to hat for autumn whether you’re picking apples at the orchard or pumpkins at the patch. The apple design also makes a great gift for that special teacher in your life. And if you’re making the pumpki...

I designed Eek-A-Boo! to just scream Halloween! A mix of spooky words and skulls play across the body to create such a fun visual effect. This hat would make a perfect accessory for trick-or-treating with your kids or heading out to a Halloween party on a crisp, fall night. Boo!

I designed Snowfall to look like snow falling gently from the sky and forming little piles toward the brim. There is a peaceful space that is created after the ground is blanketed with snow, and that’s the feeling I want you to have when you wear this hat. You can also choose whether to make a fitted or slouchy version. And there’s definitely n...

Starting with a fun, corrugated rib brim with stripes that continue into the body of the hat, Joy is packed with elongated stars and little diamonds near the crown to let your spirit shine. You can knit this baby in traditional holiday colors to celebrate the magic of the season, or you can totally switch up your palette and find joy at any tim...

I designed Queen of Hearts to be a fun accessory for Valentine’s Day, or really any day you want to feel like a queen, which should be every day, right? It features a cozy, folded brim to give you an extra layer of warmth. You can choose to go with traditional pinks and purples and use a golden color for the crown, or go neutral with contrastin...

I designed the Spark Beanie to be fun, be bold and provide endless opportunities for color combinations. This baby begins with a corrugated-rib brim featuring vertical stripes of color that continue into the body of the beanie. A mix of zigzags and diamonds span across the center and are topped off by dots that work their way up toward the crow...

I was inspired to create the Ripple-icious Beanie after seeing the gorgeous colorways from Mitchell’s Creations that I used in my sample (main photo). The hues are bold, bright and so fun together that I wanted to design a hat that had an awesome, playful vibe to match. The result was this pattern, which creates mesmerizing ripples with an almo...

I designed the Scraptacular Extra Lite as an awesome stash-busting project for all of those worsted weight yarn scraps you have on hand. You can make a totally scrappy hat by using up to 14 colors for this Fair Isle pattern, although you only ever knit with two colors at a time. You can experiment by using six different colors for the zig zags ...

I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve found myself working from home A LOT this past year. And as I’ve been working through the winter months, my hands have been perpetually cold while I’ve been busy on my computer. I didn’t have anything practical to keep my hands cozy that would still allow me to use my mouse and keyboard. So I designed the H...

I designed the Scraptacular Lite Cowl as bulky weight, stash-busting project to coordinate with my Scraptacular Lite beanie! Although up to 10 colors can be used for this Fair Isle pattern, you only knit with two colors at a time. You can use four different colors for the zig zags or two. You can use a single color or four different colors for ...

I designed Scraptacular Lite for all you bulky weight yarn lovers out there who can’t resist a good stash-busting project! Although up to 10 colors can be used for this Fair Isle pattern, you only knit with two colors at a time. You can use four different colors for the zig zags or two. You can use a single color or four different colors for th...

I designed the Scraptacular Cowl as a fun project to coordinate with my Scraptacular Beanie. Like the hat, this stash-busting pattern has so many scrappy possibilities. Although up to nine colors can be used, you only knit with two colors at a time. You can use four different colors for the zig zags or two. You can use a single color or three d...

I designed the Scraptacular Beanie to be a quick and fun stash-busting project with so many scrappy possibilities. Although up to nine colors can be used for this Fair Isle pattern, you only knit with two colors at a time. You can use four different colors for the zig zags or two. You can use a single color or three different colors for the dot...

I designed the Mix and Marl Cowl as a fun and cozy accessory that features multiple textures and creates ever-changing color pooling to keep your interest with every stitch. Knit in four seamless sections, one color runs throughout the piece while other colors are brought in one at a time and held together with the main color for that awesome m...

I designed the Mix and Marl Beanie to be a unique accessory featuring a double brim and ever-changing color pooling that keeps your interest with every stitch as you knit. One color runs throughout the beanie while the two other colors are brought in one at a time and held together with the main color for that awesome marled effect. You may cho...

I designed the Triple Drop Beanie to show off that extra special yarn in your stash that just draws you in with its beauty. The elongated stitches on the brim highlight the gorgeousness of the yarn and create a dramatic effect. Knit in a contrasting color, the underside of the double brim peeks through when stretched/worn for an added bonus!

I designed the Squiggle-icious Beanie to be fun, whimsical and packed with texture. Pick a bright color to make your beanie pop or choose a neutral color for a more subtle look. Whichever you decide to go with, all of that squiggly goodness is sure to make your head happy!

The Fab Fair Beanie was designed as a stash-busting project with maximum color impact. Although four colors are used, you only knit with two colors at a time. Go bold with vivid, bright hues or go for a more subtle look with a mix of neutrals. So many combinations to choose from! Have so much fun picking the perfect one for you!

The design of the Diamond Zig Beanie creates a bold look using a combination of diamond shapes and simple zigzags. Highly contrasting colors put a spotlight on the pattern and bring it to life. So many color combinations to choose from! Have fun coming up with the perfect pairing for you!

The design of the Diamond Mosaic Cowl reminds me of the tiles that used to hang as artwork in my family’s kitchen—bursting with color and beauty. One of my favorite parts of this pattern is how you can completely change the overall look of your cowl simply by switching up the combination of colors you choose. Have so much fun picking out the pe...

The design of the Diamond Mosaic Beanie reminds me of the tiles that used to hang as artwork in my family’s kitchen—bursting with color and beauty. One of my favorite parts of this pattern is how you can completely change the overall look of your beanie simply by switching up the combination of colors you choose. Have so much fun picking out th...

I designed the Seattle Slouch Beanie for one of my best friends, who lives in Seattle and asked me to make her a hat with just the right amount of slouch. Something she could simply throw on and wear all day. Something easy. Something that would go with everything. Something comfortable and cozy. All of those elements were incorporated into thi...

The Cozy Cord Cowl was designed to create a unique statement piece with movement and warmth. It is an awesome stash buster—mix and match whatever leftovers of Super Bulky and/or Bulky yarn you have on hand. Experiment with five different colors, make a multi-colored braid or a create a cowl with similar, subtle shades. Consider it your own litt...

The design on the Star Bright Cowl reminds me of a little campground nestled beneath a starry sky. It gives me all the fall feels—bonfires, s’mores and super cozy goodness. Have fun playing around with colors, and find out what you see in this pattern! (Coordinating Star Bright Beanie pattern available separately.)

The Big Zig Cowl was designed to create a bold impact with an oversized zigzag. Have fun with your color combinations, and pair it with the Big Zig Beanie (pattern available separately) for double the coziness!

The Reverse It Wrap pattern combines knit, purl and fisherman’s rib stitches to create an eye-catching mix of horizontal and vertical stripes with contrasting colors. The best part is the reversibility factor—you can switch it up whenever you feel like it and wear the flip side of the wrap. It is knit in four-row sections, so it’s easy to make ...

The Big Zig Beanie was designed to create a bold impact with an oversized zigzag. Have fun with your color combinations!

The Star Bright Beanie reminds me of a little campground nestled beneath a starry sky. It gives me all the fall feels—bonfires, s’mores and super cozy goodness. Have fun playing around with colors, and find out what you see in this pattern!

The Spiral Up Cowl features a whimsical design and seemingly endless color combinations! Its construction allows you to wear it tall enough to keep your lower face cozy when it’s super chilly outside or scrunched down a bit to keep just your neck toasty. This versatile piece is sure to become a favorite cold-weather accessory! (It also can be p...

The Spiral Up Beanie is a fitted hat with a whimsical design and seemingly endless color combinations! Think bright and bold to really make your beanie pop!

Holy Squish! This loosely fitted fisherman’s rib cowl will give you all the warm and cozy feels. The thick fabric created by its construction makes for the squishiest of squishy knits. It can be made with super bulky yarn for maximum squishiness on the chilliest of days or with bulky yarn for a more subtle squish that will keep you warm around ...

The Beeline Beanie is a fitted hat with a soft, squishy feel. Two colors of yarn are used to create a series of stripes or “beelines” packed with contrast and texture. Your imagination is the limit when it comes to color combinations. The finished hat is so much fun to wear, and it’s a quick knit to boot!

The Double Take Beanie is a fitted hat with a squishy feel that begs you to take a second look. This is a fisherman’s rib pattern, not brioche. Two colors are used to create an eye-popping contrast as well as a nice, thick fabric. This beanie can be knit without a brim or with a cuffed brim that definitely has a wow factor--the brim shows off t...

The Bold Brim Beanie is a chunky, fitted hat with a high-impact, color-popping brim that is not only wide, but also thick and squishy. It’s almost like an ear warmer and a hat all in one! The contrasting color combinations that can be created with this pattern are seemingly endless. Choose the perfect hues for you, and be bold!

The Birch Bandana Scarf is a chunky, loose-knit scarf that can be slipped over your head to add some cozy comfort to any outfit. It’s versatility and squishy draping will make it your go-to accessory!