Gauge is not esstential but try to get as close as possible.

The response to the Trash Stash Cowl was s o great I decided to add a hat to the mix. Knit in the round with a variety of yarns, make your own “trash stash “ yarn ball by diving into your leftover bag. Combine thin yarns and use a mix of color and texture. Don’t over think it, they all work out beautifully.

I designed this cowl for the Northampton Wools Escape to the Cape week end last year. We put together “trash” balls of yarn from my extensive supply of leftover yarns, trying to keep the weights near the 4.5 sts to an inch. Sometimes I combined yarns, and I put roughly 175 yds in each ball. I wound the balls on the ball winder, counting about 2...

This pattern was first published in a collection of baby blanket patterns by Storey Publishing.

Make this quick and easy in a week-end of knitting. This simple stitch creates a great texture. This yarn is spun lightly so that the sweater can keep you warm, but won’t drag you down. The set-in sleeves helps to keep the bulky look from overpowering the shoulders.

This pullover is relatively simple to knit. The cable pattern is easy to see and the wrong side rows are all do what you see. It is meant to be slightly oversized and comfortable to wear.

I designed this cowl using the traditional Sanquhar chart patterns as a project for the group of knitters that came to the Edinburgh Yarnfest with me. We had a really wonderful time and many of these knitters finished the cowl. It is knit with two colors of Jaggerspun Lamb’s Wool in a worsted weight, and although black and white are the most tr...

I designed and knit this cowl while on a trip with 30 of my knitting friends to the Edinburgh Yarnfest. The way the knits and purls move up and down reminds me of the many staircases found in the city. I hope you enjoy knitting it.

Simple and quick to knit in bulky weight yarn, this vest is a basic beginner pattern. The addition of German short rows to make the shawl collar is an easy introduction to short row shaping.

Have some easy fun with color. Some of my students had a hard time keeping the Zig Zag pattern going so we came up with this simple to knit alternative.

This is a variation on the Hudson Hat kit by Tahki Yarns. The cowl is knit in the round alternating 4 rounds of the wool with 2 rounds of the fur. The hat is also knit in the round alternating 2 rounds of fur with 2 rounds of wool. Have fun creating your own look with this Hudson Hat and Cowl Pattern

This cowl is knit in the round and is easy to do. The pattern sequence repeats without interruption until it reaches the desired width. Almost mindless knitting with a great result!

This design came about at the request of a customer who saw a similar design on the Eileen Fisher website. It matches the size of their design, but you can make it shorter to fit closer. Easy enough for a beginner knitter who wants to learn to cable in a simple design. The softness of the brushed alpaca makes this a great gift item as well.

This is a pullover that is knit in worsted weight yarn. The majority of the stitches used in the design are simple, but the seeded chevron stitch can be a little tricky because of the long repeat. It doesn’t fit evenly into the number of sts on the needle so care needs to be taken when starting the wrong side rows.

Knit in the round on a large needle with a simple yo pattern, this cowl can be knit up in the time it takes to watch a movie.

This is a simple to knit summer tee. Knit in 4 flat pieces (including the pocket), the pieces are joined at the shoulder using a three-needle bind off.

Each ring uses one full sk of the Monte Donegal. The first ring is knit and bound off completely, then the consecutive rings are placed on the circular needle before joining in order to connect all three rings.

This cowl is designed to fit closely; like a funnel against the chin, therefore a “Chunnel”. Knit in the round on a 24” circular needle, it uses 100 yds of each color for a total of 200 yds. The technique is mosaic knitting, so you are only knitting with one color at at time and slipping the other sts. Deepest appreciation to Barbara Walker and...

This cowl is designed to fit closely; like a funnel against the chin, therefore a “Chunnel”. Knit in the round on a 24” circular needle, it uses 100 yds. of each color for a total of 200 yds.

This afghan was created as part of the Northampton Wools Stitch of the Month Club. Shelby Hines attended this class and this is the result of her efforts. We thought it looked so good that we put together the directions for the stitch patterns that she used.

This is a simple v-stitch cowl that can be made with any light worsted weight yarn. The drapier the yarn, the better.

This design was inspired by a piece in the Eileen Fisher store across the street.

Inspired by a cowl found on the streets of New York, the entire Wednesday morning class made this cowl for gifts a few years ago. Easy to knit on straight needles, the fit can be adjusted by knitting a few more inches in length so that it isn’t quite so close to the neck, but who doesn’t love to cuddle up with alpaca?

This cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up. Use leftover yarn to add a touch of color to the cast on row and the bind off row.

These mitts for a man were made on double pointed needles using yarn leftover from another project. You will need approx. 50 yds of each color to make the mitts. The thumb opening is simple buttonhole- I recommend using the one-row buttonhole to make a smooth and hole-free opening.

I made this cowl for my husband to wear on our dog walks in the early morning. His neck was always exposed and he hated wearing a scarf. This litle piece, knit in the round and decreased at the neckline, gave him the coverage needed without the bulk or worry of a scarf.

Notes About this Design; Although the Fractured Lattice pattern is not difficult by itself, combined with the decreasing at the armholes it does become tricky keeping track of how the rows should begin. Please take the time to really get to know the repeat so that the armhole and neck shaping don’t interfere with the continuity of the pattern. ...

Simple and quick,this crochet blanket is worked all in one piece in double crochet. A few rounds of single crochet around the outer edge help give the blanket some stability. This yarn is very soft and will be very cuddly.

This simple to knit vest is designed to be loose fitting through the body to the underarm. The piece decrease gradually along the side seams to create an a-line shape. The pockets are knit in as the fronts are made but can be easily eliminated if you desire.

The body of this textured pullover is knit in a worsted weight yarn. The stitches for the cowl neck are picked up, increased in every stitch and knit with the same color of a sock weight yarn.

Knit in the round from the bottom up, this linen stitch hat hows off the colors of Misti Alpaca Chunky in a really unique way. The special decreases at the top of the hat help to keep the pattern stitch continuity.

Easy to knit in stst with simple stripes. There is enough of the colors left to make the striped cowl and the fingerless mitts.

Knit this in the round on circular needles and use double pointed needles for the mitts. Use up small amounts of different colors for the stst parts, the scrunchy parts are done in the main color in reverse stst.

Easy to knit body parts. Crochet cables to make the sleeve cuffs and neck bands. This is a crochet technique suitable for the intermediate crocheter. The deep texture of the crochet cable pattern makes a beautiful edge for the stst of the body.

Simple to knit seed stitch jacket looks great in this super bulky merino wool. There is no shaping, but the seed stitch hugs the curves of the body for a sophisticated look.

Slight shaping at the waist gives this pullover a sexy fit. The yarn is light and airy, but still warm. A large cowl neck falls away from the face, but frames it . Simple to execute wide cable adds texture to the fabric.

Very easy beginner hat pattern that is reversible. Start with circular garter stitch and move to stockinette with one purl stitch for effect.

A swingy little top designed to wear over a tank or turtleneck when the weather is cooler. Lightweight yarn and a loose gauge gives the fabric breezy movement and a very lightweight feel. Easy and quick to knit.

The back of this cardigan is knit in one piece from side to side and then folded on itself to create the sleeves. The construction is similar to my origami pullover design, but the front is made long enough to go all around the neck to create the cardigan. The front has a simple knot stitch pattern to add some interest to the knitting. The back...

Cables that remind me of spreading wings on the back, front and sleeves. V-neck pullover with a narrow finishing around the neck. Slightly set in sleeves.

This is a classic design that has been a part of the Northampton Wools line for a very long time. Make it in any worsted weight machine washable or not, add the pockets or leave them off, it all works.

Simple to knit and elegant to wear! Simple ribbing for three separate pieces of fabric are sewn together to create a garment that is sure to flatter all shapes and sizes! The loose fitting shape makes it breathable and stylish, perfect as an addition to any outfit!

This is the pullover that I was commissioned to design and knit for the movie Cider House Rules. The movie was filmed partly in Northampton and I was contacted by the costume designer to make several items for the movie. Charlize Theron wears this sweater in the scene at the drive-in in a jade green color.

This is the pattern for the wedding gown that Jill Montgomery I knit way back in 2003. So many people have asked for the pattern to made available again that I am happy to publish it here on Ravelry.