The Old Forest Hat is a thick, warm beanie worked in two colours.

The Autumn-Break Sweater is designed for the unique qualities of alpaca yarn. It incorporates a simple cut and refined detailing, allowing the drape and texture of the yarn to feature centre stage.

Jay Road is a seamless sweater for kids and teens sized six to sixteen years. Simple cable twists are used to accentuate the form of the yoke and to provide interest on the sleeves.

The Elise vest is worked in two-coloured zigzag jacquard stitch on the front, and one-colour stockinette stitch on the back. Although the vest has a simple silhouette, incorporating wide armholes and side slits, the jacquard pattern on the front provides for strong texture and interest.

Tarmac beanie is a beginner-friendly pattern for a 2 x 2 ribbed beanie with a raised crown, emphasized with a block of ribbing running from the top to the bottom.

Mrs Blackbird is intended as something simple to slipover baby girl bodysuits and tights for extra warmth and cuteness.

The Bay Panel Shawl is an eye-catching, statement wardrobe piece. It incorporates alternating panels of linen stitch, brioche stitch and garter stitch, with a moss stitch border.

As You Do is a crew neck, raglan sweater worked in wide ribbing and stockinette, with a moderate amount of positive ease. Shaping, framed by angled ribbing, gives it understated details.

Keo Keo Road is a ‘v’ neck men’s vest with stockinette and seed stich panels separated by simple cable borders.

The Finding-Clyde Pullover is designed as a fun and satisfying project for a beginner/emerging knitter.

Kōkōwai cardi is a classic mid to low thigh length cardi, featuring a shawl collar, a hint of waist shaping in the back and cable panels running down the front.

Jack’s Point is a wide, oversized, drop shoulder sweater made with a compact dk (8 ply) yarn, held together with a mohair lace-weight yarn, to create a soft, luxurious fabric with lots of drape.

This pattern consists of written instructions and a free online calculator, which are used together to create a simple beanie, customized to your chosen yarn, needles and wearer’s head size…to help avoid those beanie fitting disasters.

Lake Whakatipu in April is my version of a simple vest.

Ōkāreka is a semi-fitted sweater with some shaping around the waist for a timeless and versatile silhouette.

A Tent in the Woods is soft and cozy. Although brioche-like, it is knitted in an easier modified half fisherman’s rib.

Halo is a beginners’ tam/beret using simple garter and stockinette stitch. It is not about complicated techniques, but about doing the simple techniques well and showing off the qualities of the yarn.

Spotting Kākā is a wide scarf that buttons to keep in place to be worn as a substitute for a cardi.

Tauhara is a beanie with panels of cabled triangles alternated with moss (seed) stich. It has a straight seam at the peak for a modern

The Yarn Thief scarf is made with a light dk/8ply yarn and a fluffy mohair or silk-mohair lace weight yarn. When held together, these yarns create a luxurious and soft lightweight fabric.

Under Mauao is a tied headband made with a light dk / 8ply or sport yarn.

Winnie is a children’s beanie written for a smooth, soft and bouncy 8ply (dk) merino yarn, of which kids will also approve. It uses twisted knit stitches to outline the squares of the hat.