Hayley Alexandra
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: Day Trip Socks are knit cuff-down and in the round in a two row repeat that creates a stretchy fabric. Two heel options are included in the pattern; heel flap and gusset or an afterthought heel. To carry the slip stitch motif around the entire foot, knit the afterthought heel. If you prefer to knit a heel flap and gusset, the slip ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: The Tarragon Socks have a fun textured look that is simple to create and adds a bit of squish to the fabric. These socks are knit in the round with a variety of choices: you can knit toe-up or cuff-down, you can knit the wrap stitch pattern for just the cuff or the entire sock, mid-calf, or shorty - the possibilities really are end...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: The Charmantes Socks are the perfect, cable knit socks to set the mood for enchanting autumn weather. These socks are knit from the top-down, in the round, and with a heel flap and gusset.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Description: Sometimes there’s nothing more tempting than buying that beautiful skein of squishy, delightful, boucle yarn, but then it lives in your stash because you’re not sure what to do with it. Meet the Teddy Bear Beanie! This super quick knit will give you a reason to bust out that skein of boucle and make something simply beautiful and b...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: Float On socks have a simple texture that makes for a beautiful, squishy pair of socks. This pattern includes instructions for fingering weight and DK-weight socks. Additional modifications include knitting using contrasting colours on the slip stitch motif and a recipe for knitting the wrong side, because honestly, these socks are...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: The Rainy Day Socks are knit in a beautiful, squishy texture that is reminiscent of rain drops. The pattern is ribbed, so it offers a fair amount of stretch. These socks can be knit toe-up or cuff-down depending on your preference - either way they’re beautiful!
Knitting: Balaclava
Description: This balaclava is worked from the top down in a two-colour ribbed stitch with two yarns held together, throughout. Knitting this hood with a fuzzy yarn like alpaca suri or mohair as the contrast colour will result in an extra warm and fuzzy interior. This hood has a slouched fit, which helps reduce the “hat hair” effect and can be ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Description: The Kismet Toque is a beautifully textured hat that pairs particularly well with one strand of a brushed lace weight yarn with one strand of fingering weight yarn for a remarkable finish. This hat is elegant and classic and sure to keep you warm this winter!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: These socks are knit in the round on DPNs, toe-up with fingering weight sock yarn held double. The motif pattern is knit in a four row repeat that creates a squishy, textured fabric. This waffle-knit-esque motif creates a classic fabric for cozy, timeless socks. Perfect for keeping you warm this season and for years to come!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern set includes instructions for knitting this toque in three sizes using two different yarn weights: worsted or super bulky.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Description: Using the simple, yet intricate looking mermaid stitch, this textured pattern adds a little somethin’ to your wardrobe. Since this toque is knit with one strand of fingering weight yarn held double with suri alpaca, there is a little added texture and warmth to this accessory. Be your own snow mermaid with this beautiful toque!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: Long Weekends are for putting your feet up, relaxing, and of course, knitting! The Long Weekend socks are knit in the round, cuff-down, with a heel flap and gusset. An afterthought heel or short row heel would also work well with this pattern, though instructions are only included for heel flap.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: Both the Falling Leaves and Branching Leaves socks are knit in the round, on double pointed needles, toe-up with fingering weight yarn held double. The toes, cuffs, and leaf accents are worked in a contrasting colour. For the Falling Leaves socks, the CC yarn is carried in the back of the work, while for the Branching Leaves socks,...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Description: This basic ribbed toque is a great pattern for new and experienced knitters alike. It is knit in the round, bottom up in a 1x1 ribbed pattern. This pattern could be knit using super bulky yarn or multiple strands held together to achieve gauge.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: Knit in the round with fingering weight sock yarn held double, these socks knit up surprisingly quickly given how long they are. For sizes 1, 2, and 3, the number of cast on sts is a little higher than the number of foot sts so that it can be worn higher on the calf and have a slouchy look. Stitches are decreased after knitting the...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: These socks are knit toe-up, in the round with a short row heel. The pattern is established in a 12 round repeat and can be knit as ankle socks or mid-calf.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern set includes two, very versatile, patterns! Each of the accessories can be knit with one or two colours, depending on the visual effect you are aiming for. As well, the headband is reversible! The texture on either side is eye-catching!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Description: This pattern is knit in the round in a two row repeat that creates a stretchy fabric. This waffle-knit-esque motif creates nostalgic fabric for a classic winter toque. Perfect for a day trip out on a snowy day!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: Kismet; circumstance; destiny; fate. These socks came about in just that way, and from these socks, other ideas have unfolded. The Kismet DK socks are a beautifully textured sock. This texture, I find, pairs particularly well with one strand of a brushed lace weight yarn with one strand of sock yarn for a remarkable finish.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
There are two options for knitting - RS out or WS out. When I initially came up with the design it was kind of a happy accident, as it was the WS of the work. The fabric created has a good amount of stretch and squish!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Lottie socks are knit in the round, cuff down, using stranded colour work to create a gingham pattern. The yarn is held double, and because of this, they are a quite thick, like a cabin sock or a house sock, rather than your regular sock knitted with DK weight yarn.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Lottie socks are knit in the round, cuff down, using stranded colour work to create a gingham pattern. Because of this, they are a little thicker than your regular sock knitted with fingering weight yarn.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: These fun, colourful and textured socks are knit from the cuff down in a fun, eye-catching pattern.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: This is a pattern that is great for knitters new to knitting fades. Knitting with fingering weight held double allows for smooth transitions between colours and for a very quick, super cozy pair of socks! Instructions are included for fades using 3-6 yarn colours in equal sections and could easily be adapted to accommodate for more...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: These Fair Isle socks are knit from the cuff down in a fun, eye-catching geometric pattern. Since pretty much the entire sock is knit in colour work - the squish is REAL! These Après Ski Socks are guaranteed to turn heads and keep your toes warm this winter whether it’s at the chalet after a day on the slopes or a night by the fire...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Using the simple, yet intricate looking mermaid stitch, this textured pattern adds a little somethin’ to your fall and winter wardrobe (or your year-round wardrobe if you live in the tundra). Be your own snow mermaid with this beautiful toque!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This toque is knit in the round from the brim to the crown. This toque combines striping with some very basic colour work to create an appealing pattern that is accessible to new knitters. With this pattern, knitters have the freedom to use to or more colours to create their own unique Happy Scrappy Hearts Toque!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Description: The Star Stitch was one of the first stitches I learned how to knit after learning how to knit and purl. Recently I’ve rediscovered it and have been loving the result of knitting it with a contrasting colour, especially for socks! There are so many options for knitting these socks: DK or fingering, toe up or cuff down, monotone, co...