Since becoming a sock-knitter not so long ago, I’ve realised that my preference is for a simple toe-up sock with garter short-row heel and toe. While I love having fun with clever or intricate patterns, sometimes something simple is just the thing to go with that crazy-gorgeous hank of yarn. This is perhaps not the best pattern for a complete s...

This is a simple asymmetrical elongated triangle knit shawl with a shifting central “spine” that is actually an 8-stitch cable with eyelets. It is completely reversible. It can be knit with any weight yarn - simply change your needle size to match whatever yarn you have, leaning toward a looser gauge for nice drape. The pattern is written for a...

A versatile unisex hat and cowl pair, this pattern is great for showing off lovely hand-dyed yarn. The little short row “blips” remind me of a horse stepping high over cavaletti poles and are fun to knit once you get going. The set is knit entirely in garter stitch and it’s written so you do not have to purl any rounds, using a way I developed ...

Wingsweep is a simple asymmetrical, elongated triangle knit shawl with a gently increasing pattern of eyelets and subtle short-row scallops. It can be knit with any weight yarn - simply change your needle size to match whatever yarn you have, leaning toward a looser gauge for nice drape. I’ve suggested sizes below for achieving lovely drape wit...

A completely reversible, versatile and unisex pattern, the Paper Bag Hat is adaptable to your preferences: long and slouchy or a perfectly-fitting beanie. If you want, you can knit your entire hank and still have both options as the brim can be folded over a couple of times. An optional garter band is included in all three patterns should you w...

I love watching the colours in hand-dyed yarn emerge in my knitting project. Even more fun is seeing how a colourway knits up in garter stitch and in stockinette. For our cold Canadian winters my favourite hat is big and slouchy; knit tightly in a lightweight yarn, it is highly versatile - you can fold it over a few times and pull it down low f...