Not long after my daughter was born, she began to growl - All the time. When she was happy, tired, excited, content… all the time! My husband affectionately began to call her his “bear cub.” Thus the name (and the idea) for the Bear Cub beanie was born!

At a ski resort, Black Diamond runs are meant for experts only - and that is what this beanie was inspired by. It is a classic, retro diamond design meant to go with you on your adventures. Whether it is a powder day skiing or a night on the town, this pattern will provide a unique accessory that you are guaranteed to get compliments on - trust...

The Bonneville Mountain range is the place I spent my childhood. Home to our local ski area, endless miles of trails, and the beautiful views, it has always held a special place in my heart. This pattern is a quick knit that will fly off your needles. The cables are perfect for beginners and so fun to make! Happy knitting.

The colors and stitching on this whimsical design remind me of butterflies flying around mountain puddles. The combination of colors make such a unique item that you won’t find anywhere else! This is a super fast, beginner friendly project that is great to use up scrap yarn.

While I was earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Music, I studied abroad in Europe for a while. I spent time in Austria and fell in love with the village culture. The chalet architecture found in those areas inspired me and this beanie reminds me of that culture. It is a fun combination of colors and simple fair isle knitting that ends up being a tr...

Merry Christmas from Idaho Stitched!

This simple, chunky headband is a staple for mountain life. Thick enough to keep the cold weather out, but open to let your head vent when you’re out for a hike, cross country ski, or morning walk. Plus, it is a super fast project, perfect for gift giving or selling at markets.

There have been countless variations on a classic ribbed hat - and here is mine. The Nomad Beanie has become a mountain life staple in my collection and is the perfect design for cooler weather adventures. This pattern is written for 6 sizes and is easy to customize to the exact fit that you’d like. It is a great project for beginner and experi...

After a recent road trip along the Payette River in Idaho, I was inspired to create this design. The twisted cables are reminiscent of the twists and turns of this beautiful river. This is a great project if you are new to cable knitting. It is a quick, chunky knit with a cozy fit available in every size from newborn to adult. I hope you enjoy ...

Yardage

Scared of making a sweater? I was too - but this design makes it so simple and easy! The Pines Pullover is designed with first time sweater knitters in mind, and being knit with a Super Bulky yarn, it will be off your needles and on your body in no time!

This pattern is a great introduction to colorwork and knits up in no time with the super bulky yarn!

This super bulky beanie pattern was inspired by the iconic Sawtooth Mountain range in central Idaho. It is a great introduction to color work knitting, not to mention a great way to use up scrap yarn.

When my local ski resort first opened in 1949, it was named Skyline Resort. This year marks 75 years of the resort, now named Pebble Creek, so it only seemed fitting to design and name a beanie after a place that means so much to me.

I have always loved traditional fair isle designs! This rendition of the classic snowflake pattern is perfect for colorwork knitting of all levels. Knitted with a super bulky yarn, the Snow Bunny Beanie is a super warm and quick project. The pattern includes links to videos that will help if you’re new to colorwork knitting, making this the per...

Classic, simple, quick, beginner friendly, toasty warm…this pattern has it all! I’ve realized the more I knit, the more I gravitate back to timeless, simple designs for everyday use. This Summit Beanie is just that - created in the harsh Idaho mountains where winters can be very long and very cold. The Summit Beanie looks great with or without ...

Sun Valley, Idaho is one of my most favorite places to visit. Home of the world’s first chairlift, it is a skiing town through and through. Of all the simple beanie patterns I have knit, this one best combines great fit, simple design, and versatility among different brands of yarn. Plus, the pattern is available in 5 sizes, so you can make a b...

A cowl is a great item to stay extra warm in cold temps. This pattern only takes one skein of yarn to complete and the result is chunky, cozy, and toasty. It is accessible for both beginner and experienced knitters alike. You can create a matching beanie/cowl set by knitting up the Sun Valley Beanie, also designed by me, pattern sold separately...

If you have ever skied at Jackson Hole, then you are familiar with the waffle shack that sits at the top of the mountain - Corbet’s Cabin Top of the World Waffles! This beanie is named after that delicious waffle shack, due to the waffle like texture that is also delicious!