I’ve wanted to make handwarmers for my Maine cousins for years, and when I had this idea, it seemed like the perfect time to finally do it. Like most Mainers, my cousins are strong, resilient, resourceful women, and I wanted them to have something that reflected that, not something lacy and delicate. These handwarmers are created with a mosaic ...

Shadow knitting is simple, but the results are dramatic, as this scarf demonstrates. Looking at it from one angle, it looks plain and maybe even a little boring, but glance at it just a little differently, and it appears completely different and dramatic. Just choose two colors that highly contrast each other, and you have a scarf that will tur...

This scarf can be longer if you choose to use two skeins, and it’s an easy knit, using two simple patterns to create a center cable and two side panels that will form a diagonal the thicker the yarn you use. It’s fun to knit, and can become a cowl if you use one skein and sew the ends together.

Pattern is knitted from brim to crown, then brim stitches are picked up and added. it’s knitted in a worsted yarn, but could be adapted to others in your stash. The pattern is easy, and could be knitted in a variety of colors to match anything in your wardrobe!

This pattern uses reversible cables so it can be worn with either side out, a unique element for most cable patterns, which usually have distinct right and wrong sides.

This scarf is knit in two pieces and then knit together with a three-needle bind-off. The originals were knit in one piece end-to-end, but I wanted to change the design, and allow my lace to look the same on both ends. The ribbing along the neck allows the scarf to fit better around the neck, and keep you warmer. These scarves sere popular with...

This stunning cowl is an easy knit because the cables are actually tuck stitches, which don’t use a cable needle. The technique is fun and easy to learn, and looks like a cable stitch. You can make the cowl as long as you’d like, and cowls are very versatile, you can wear them around your neck, or over your head, to keep your ears warm, too.

This Mock Cable Cowl is easy to knit, because the cables are actually tucks, which are knit without a cable needle. The technique is easy to learn, and fun to knit. You can make this cowl as long as you’d like, or make it into a scarf if you prefer.

This Spirit Set for Hug High in Reno, Nevada features a Hug Hawk on the hat in the Hug colors of deep green and white, with a stripe of black as an accent, along with matching handwarmers and a scarf. You can knit the entire set with 3 skeins of yarn, and you can also adapt the pattern to your school colors, if you desire. This is the perfect s...

These are the perfect socks to learn the techniques of sock knitting without knitting in the round, or fiddling with dpn’s. They are knit flat on two-needles, then seamed up the back. 1 skein of sock yarn can complete both socks.

This pattern set includes the scarf, hat, and wrist warmers in North Valleys High School (Reno, NV) school colors. The patterns are all easy to knit, and the hat features a technique that resembles brioche knitting, but is much easier to do. You only need 1 skein of each color yarn to complete the set.

If you’re intimidated by double-pointed needles but have always wanted to try your hand at socks, this is the pattern for you. You can knit your socks in one piece on two needles, then sew one long seam, and presto, you have a sock!

These handwarmers are knit in one piece, then seamed together, leaving a hole for the thumb. Gauge isn’t incredibly important, they have a loose fit, and will fit medium to large hands. I skein will easily make a pair.

This is a traditional Christmas stocking, knit on short circular needles, but you can modify it for DPN’s. The directions include charts and written instructions for worsted weight yarn, but it could be modified for other weights by using different size needles to fit your yarn. It’s an easy pattern, with 3 cables that intertwine, twisted stitc...

This baby afghan is the perfect cuddly blanket for baby to toddler, and it’s an easy to intermediate knit, with written instructions and charts. A variety of hearts show your love for baby and are a lovely addition to the nursery. It’s a generous size, so it will fit a crib or a stroller easily, and you can make it in any worsted yarn.

This pattern is incredibly special to me. The yarn color “Cousteau” inspired me in the name and the dedication of this shawl. I’ve been a John Denver fan most of my life. His music has inspired me and what I’ve done in many aspects of my life.

Pattern uses nearly all of the Mandala, and not even half of the DK as the contrast color. I used Black as the contrast as it makes the best shadow, but any dark contrasting color would work with your choice of the Mandala color of your choosing.

The Neutrals color pack I used is no longer available, but they still have the same DK 10 Pack of 5 skeins of yarn in bright colors.

Sample done in Color Wildflowers, with one skein, but any of the Baby Blankie yarns will work.

Pattern can be blocked.

Pattern can be blocked.

Pattern can be blocked to size.