Stepping off from a picture of the crocheted Pyramid Afghan pattern originally published by Bucilla in the Afghan Book – Vol 54, now out of print, I wanted to create a textured blanket that would have visual colour appeal as well as be challenging and fun to create.

Ready for a virtual holiday? Need to clean up your stash? Just want a new project for the summer? Welcome to By The Sea!!

A little pattern just in time for the holidays. Knit on straight needles, you don’t need a lot of time or skill to finish this one. If you already know how to knit cables and deal with short rowing, you’re all set. A great way to add that rustic look to your Christmas decor. If you want a larger skirt, you can always opt for a heavier yarn and ...

A variation on a theme. Just like my Easy Crochet Hammock, this pattern is simple to construct and durable to use. A hammock made from any worsted weight yarn (great stash buster), that really works! Holds up to 200 lbs of person. And has proved to last outside 24/7 a minimum of 3 Canadian summers before needing replacement. And of course by th...

Something quick to make up for Christmas!

Have you been eyeing those beautiful bulky knitted floor poufs in the home stores and thought “that would be soo easy to make, if only I had the pattern”? Well it’s here!

So what makes this pattern worth paying for, when you can get a free one elsewhere?

Having looked at various patterns for peacock feather afghans, I wanted to create something lighter, but still dense enough to be warm. This is the result.

Hurray! Finally got around to solving the construction/durability issues. This pattern is now fully operational and ready to solve your small space lounging needs!

Since I have been unable to remove the flawed pattern project that I posted earlier and am still trying to get help from Ravelry, I decided to repost my version (which is the one I am selling for $1.00) and give recognition to the inspiration designer here:

We know they’re out there. Dogs that are loved by their owners, even though they’re missing a limb. But where are the sweater patterns for these dogs? Right here! This pattern is for left of right front leg amputees. The shoulders are shaped on both sides to accommodate their “nubbins” too. It is meant to fit snugly on your loved one. As a tigh...

Why aren’t there more pants for dogs? Why shouldn’t their tiny behinds be as warm as their fronts? Because no one has come up with a knitting pattern that works. Well here is one that does! This sweater set is meant to fit snugly on your loved one. It is a tight knit, and when finished should move with him/her and not allow for any ‘pull throug...

An easy complete pattern for creating a soft comfortable hammock. Instructions are included for the hammock itself, sizing to fit a specific space, and hanging materials and instructions.