Cold frosty air can “rob” us of breath and make us bundle up to the eyebrows - La Bandita will protect your nose and ears in a more stylish way. This scarf stays around your neck and won’t get lost after the first gust of winter!

It’s a party on the patio!

A sweet bag with a name more complicated than its construction. Tunisian crochet is a technique worth learning as it can be used in so many ways. The resulting fabric looks like a cross between crochet and knit and is thick and sturdy.

The Knockabout Backpack is a simple, quick and versatile bag that can be easily personalized. Simple crochet stitches are used in both the fulled and non-fulled versions of this bag and the ombre mixing of yarn colors provides interest. You could also make this bag in a solid color and use it as a base for embellishing with needle felting or em...

Claymore is a relaxed, tunic length vest constructed with minimal seaming and using simple stockinette stitch mixed with yarn-over eyelets. Wear Claymore with a starched white shirt and pencil skirt for a business look, or with jeans and a turtleneck for a more casual style.

As popular as my original knitted and fulled sock monkey slippers were, I knew it was just a matter of time before I brushed up on my crochet skills enough to get this pattern written. Same happy face and goofy smile but faster than knitting and oh, so much fun!

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THIS PATTERN WILL BE USED TO FUND MICROLOANS AT KIVA (www.kiva.org)

Mitered squares are a great way to make the most of self-striping yarns. Simple construction and lots of garter stitch makes this hat, mittens and scarflet work up fast in worsted weight wool and it will keep you toasty warm on a cold day.

NOTE on 6/25/11: There’s a great article on doing kitchener/grafting stitch using a third knitting needle instead of a tapestry needle at http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2007/05/easier-way-to-ki...

PRICE REDUCTION! I’m getting ahead of the holiday sales and offering this great pattern at a 25% discount through the end of the year.

Woodbine is the answer to my fondest sweater dreams – easy to knit, all in one piece, and flattering on a pear-shaped body. This pattern contains detailed and test-knitted instructions for sizes small through extra-large. Woodbine ES will be released in the winter with extended sizes up to 5X.

Cabled Embrace, a twist on my original vest pattern “Embrace … like a warm hug”. Knit in a solid or tonal yarn to show off the cable, this vest is another great layering piece over just about anything. Simple short-row details at the bust and hip help to emphasize the cabled waistband and gracefully flow over your curves. Bulky weight yarn and ...

NOTE: This pattern is available at Knit Picks should you wish to purchase it and yarn at the same time.

Knit up a pair of these cute slippers and make somebody smile! These work up super fast and, with a yarn cost of around $10, make great gifts. They are thick and warm on cold winter days.