Learning to fly is inspired by the Pink Floyd song of the same name, from their 1987 album A Momentary Lapse Of Reason. It is a triangular shawl worked top centre out, designed to blend a number of colours from dark out to light. There are two options, Large, using a single strand of fingering weight yarn and Extra large, using two strands of f...

Summer Breeze is a “half-pi-and-a-bit” shawl inspired by the Seals & Croft song of the same name. Being slightly more than a half circle it drapes nicely round the shoulders. Blocked, the sample shown has a radius of 57cm/22.5” however the pattern has options for a larger shawl if you have more yarn.

A Different Corner is a shawl inspired by the George Michael song of the same name, using a soft dreamy yarn knit at a looser than normal gauge for a nice cosy drape. The slightly modified triangle shape helps it sit comfortably across the shoulders. The dimensions of the shawl as shown are 138cm/54” wide and 68cm/27” long.

Night Ride Through The Caucasus is a shawlette inspired by the Loreena McKennitt song of the same name. It is shown knit in a handspun yarn but can be just as lovely knit in a commercially spun yarn.

A cuff-down cabled sock designed originally to fit into the Cables category for Sock Knitters Anonymous September 2014 Challenge. Uses a 74 stitch leg and 64 stitch foot. Sizing can be adjusted by using heavier weight yarn and larger diameter needles.

A cuff-down stranded sock inspired by pictures on Pinterest of Celtic knotwork and spirals. Sizing can be adjusted by using heavier weight yarn and larger diameter needles.

A cuff-down stranded sock inspired by vintage Australian machine knitting patterns. 2 Sizes available, Small (72st leg) and Large (80st leg).

A simple yet interesting cabled sock hinting at layers of earth colliding with each other.

Bottled Bubbles is designed to hint at Champagne and sparkling wines. The stylized lace pattern echoes the appearance of bubbles rising to the top of a glass. This sock was designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous February 2013 beverage themed challenge.

Tilt is a sock with four different panels of colour meandering gently around the foot and ankle. Twist is a more aggressive version with the colours swirling around at twice the speed. This is a sock “recipe” that assumes you already have a basic knowledge of sock knitting. The pattern can be knit as written or you can add the colour pattern in...

A sock adapting fan and feather stitch patterns from an old Patons Woolcraft book that belonged to my grandmother. Designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous October 2012 Self-Striping challenge.

A Toe-Up sock taking elements from traditional Gansey Sweater patterns. Designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous November 2012 Texture challenge.