Samantha MacKay
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by Tofino, a common surfing destination located on Vancouver Island, BC, this cowl brings to life the waves that form in the ocean allowing the surfers to gear up and catch a wave. As you look out in the distance, you can see the white caps form while the waves get closer to the beach, all while reflecting different colours as the sun ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Scarf
When I was young, I lived for my daytimer. I would write everything down in it like it was a diary of my life. If there was a blank day, I would anxiously find things to write down in it, to make sure that no day was left blank, or void, of productive things.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Cowl
As winter starts to set in, and the days grow short, I am reminded of my childhood, playing outside as the street lights came on and the falling snowflakes began to glisten. Looking up into the deep blue sky above, each unique speck would fall softly to the ground, disappearing and reappearing as it entered and left the iridescent rays of light...
Knitting: Cowl
The Bobber Cowl is designed to fit the modern motorcycle industry and knitters that are, or have, motorcyclists in their life. Inspired by the Bobber Bike, which is essentially a stripped- down looking bike, with no front fender, a solo seat and very sparse instrumentation, this minimalist cowl is meant to keep you warm when you ride but doesn’...
Knitting: Legwarmers
Life has a tendency of throwing things at us, usually when we least expect it. Almost everyone can look back on a time where no matter how hard you tried to control the world around you, it became impossible.
Knitting: Cowl
With the falling of the leaves, comes our winter season, cool and brisk and perfect for knitted wear. When I was in University, I would spend many mornings walking to and standing at the city bus stop, enduring
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
As winter starts to set in, and the days grow short, I am reminded of my childhood, playing outside as the street lights came on and the falling snowflakes began to glisten. Looking up into the deep blue sky above, each unique speck would fall softly to the ground, disappearing and reappearing as it entered and left the iridescent rays of light...
Knitting: Mittens
These cozy slip-stitch mittens are great for the cool months as we move from summer to fall and finally, into winter. The slip-stitch pattern creates a second layer inside the mitten, allowing for additional warmth. With sizes ranging from small to extra large, there are lots of options for fit! These mittens can easily be made from one skein o...
Knitting: Hats - Other, Beanie, Toque
This pattern is a slouchy hat (that can be worn as a beanie) made from a stunning Merino Silk Fingering weight, by Ancient Arts Yarns. This hat is the perfect accessory to any outside outfit and makes a wonderful all seasons hat for the chilly days in winter or cooler nights of summer.
Knitting: Cowl, Scarf
This pattern was designed to represent the blowing snow that rushes through the city during a snow storm in the multiple directions it takes. With some basic open lacework and seed stitch to represent the chaos of the weather, even on the coldest of days this scarf can be knit to add some warmth to your winter evenings!
Knitting: Cowl
A quick and easy pattern that can be done up in any chunky or bulky yarn to suit your needs! It works great as a neck warmer or to compliment an outfit! Made from Ancient Arts Big Squeeze, this little cowl is super warm on a cold day or a cool fall night!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A very flexible pattern that can be knit to fit toque style with a turned up brim, or slouchy, depending on desired length of the brim and the body. This pattern was inspired by the river running through the walls of the Grand Canyon creating gorgeous blues against the many colours in the walls of the canyon. The pattern has been perfectly comp...