A stunning piece whether knit with a single skein, pretty palette or scraps. The Merino Martini Cowl uses simple slip stitches to create an effortless cocktail of color and texture.

Named after my hometown team, the ‘Rebel Slouch’ can be worn slouchy or with the brim rolled up for a beanie style. A wide band of ribbing extends all the way through a background of reverse stockinette until reaching a windmill-like design on the crown. Knit in the round using one skein of worsted weight, it’s a great hat for beginners that ca...

Named after my favorite beverage and canine, this sideways knit shawl has a gorgeous bottom edge using eyelets and mock cable stitches. The symmetrical body of the shawl is simple stockinette topped with a chunky border of rippling garter. Slipped stitches make for a neat finished edge. The pattern was written and created with worsted weight ya...

If you live in Iowa, chances are high you already know what nostalgic ride this hat is named for. The “Silly Silo” was a ride in which you stood against the inside of the circular walls while it would spin faster and faster; then the floor would drop and you would be stuck to the wall! Another experience was peering inside from the top and watc...

“Salix Fyreburst” is a colorful and relatively quick knit beanie without the bulk and hassle of carrying multiple strands. A pretty star at the crown and slipped stitches trailing below reminded me of my favorite fireworks and tree- a Weeping Willow. My little town puts on a spectacular fireworks show every 4th of July- and I love watching the ...

Throughout history snakes have symbolized renewal, due to their extraordinary ability to shed their skin and continue growing. This versatile scarf features one of my favorite textures in a serpentine-like symmetrical shape. Mostly herringbone, it has a wonderful drape with raised bands at both ends that widen in the middle. Whether you choose ...

This easy colorwork scarf is delightfully squishy and soft- PERFECT to show off colorful rainbow ombre and gradient yarns or create your own color palette. It has an awesome tiled look on one side and rows of pretty clamshells on the reverse. The repeat is surprisingly simple and easy to memorize-it is only 4 rows long! You only need to know fo...

A dishcloth is a nice quick piece for practicing colorwork. This pattern requires you only know how to knit, purl, and slip stitches! Each color is worked 2 rows at a time and this pattern is a 4 Row repeat that is easy to remember. There are more types of ‘scrubby’ yarns to choose from, the designer recommends whatever brand is chosen, that it...

This dishcloth uses foundational skills: knit, purl, and yarn over to create alternating rows of contrasting textures. While it is a 10 Row repeat-it is easy for beginners because most of the rows directions are the same as the previous row. The sizing is flexible, and the knitter can choose to add or decrease the number of stitches cast on for...

This is a 16 row repeat that creates a gorgeous mermaid scale texture. It’s not too hard for beginning knitters that know how to cast on, knit, purl, and slip stitches. Using a row counter- either digital or a charm-is helpful until you get the hang of the row patterns and knowing where you are in your work. This sample pictured uses a light ac...