Why SSSAT? Well, it’s a simple stocking stitch asymmetric triangle. It could be worked entirely in garter stitch, but then you’d have to pay attention to row numbers to remember where to put the decreases. By working in stocking stitch, all the fiddly stuff (increasing and decreasing) takes place on the knit side, so the purl side is your rest ...

The White Sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) is a magnificent species of fish, one of the largest in North America. Protected in Canada, they have been known to grow up to 20 feet long and can live for more than a century. Unlike most fish, white sturgeons don’t have scales; instead they have lines of armour-like bony plates called scutes (pron...

This slouchy crocheted hat is worked from the top down, and can easily be adapted to fit a large head (the Malabrigo Rios version fits a 24” head comfortably). Alternating rows of different stitches give a subtle ring effect, while working well to blend and show off hand dyed yarns.

This cowl starts out as a top down / center out triangle, but is joined to become a cowl when the top edge is just long enough to fit around the wearer’s head. The main stitch pattern is a simple two row repeat that shows off the gradient effect of the suggested yarn (Schachenmayr Tahiti) beautifully. The cowl is finished with a three row lace ...

This pattern includes the instructions for making both a cuddly enveloping wrap and a loose slouchy hat.

Thrace is a triangular garter stitch scarf worked from the center top outward and down, growing in width much faster than in length to form a wide shallow triangle. It was designed to showcase two coordinating colours of yarn. On one side there are obvious stripes, whereas on the other side the two yarns blend for a more subtle look. It is fini...

Night Blooms is a versatile lace shawl with sinuous curves and openwork, knitted from the center top downward and outward. More than a half circle, it drapes beautifully and stays comfortably on the shoulders. The sample shawl blocked to 34” long down the center back and 62” wide across the top edge.

Rhytidome was designed to show off a glorious hand painted skein of sock yarn or lace weight. A wide shallow triangle, it is made from the bottom point up, and then finished with an openwork edging. The pattern instructions are written out, as a chart is neither necessary nor particularly advantageous with this design.

The Rare Grace Cuffs came about as the result of a design challenge - to design a small item that could be whipped up in an evening, but could be made by either crochet or knitting. This pattern is the crochet version.

The Rare Grace Cuffs came about as the result of a design challenge - to design a small item that could be whipped up in an evening, but could be made by either crochet or knitting. This pattern is the knitted version.

Parul is a versatile crocheted scarf constructed in a series of steps, from three skeins of yarn. It can be worn in a variety of interesting ways. The triangular base construction allows it to be tucked down into the neckline, protecting your throat and upper chest without adding too much bulk under a jacket. It also wraps and ties in the manne...

Agatha is a lacy crescent shaped shawl that can be knitted in a variety of weights of wool. This is a charted pattern, and makes an interesting and easy to wear shawl.