I admit, I have bought store fleece-lined hats for my kids! It killed me every time, but I wanted to ensure their precious heads were kept cozy during our frigid Wisconsin winters. I studied the construction of the hats and usually scoffed; thinking I should be able to easily construct something similar. But winters come and winters go, and I n...

This pattern is lovely! Delicate. Classic. Everything that I adore in a mitten is here. This pattern came about as a thank-you to my cousin Alexa for loving my girls and spreading joy!

This great hat was born from scraps. I found a variety of colors in my Cascade 128 stash. It’s a bulky yarn (nice for quick projects) and superwash (good for kids wear and tear). A unique aspect of this pattern is that you knit from the inside-out on alternating stripes. My daughter is left-handed and we’ve quickly realized that left-hand knitt...

This is an heirloom quality piece. Super bulky yarn gives this great loft and beautiful stitch definition. Sizes are approximate for fitting mattress sizes, but can easily be altered to your liking. I sized them with roughly 10 inches of overhang on each side. This can easily be altered, and I have included a “how to” in the notes section of th...

My husband seldom finds himself the recipient of any of my knitting projects, until now! This hat began with him in mind and ended with him snuggled up on the couch wearing a new hat. I wanted to compliment his sporty new L.L.Bean jacket, while ensuring he finally experience the goodness of Malabrigo Worsted. I was uncertain of this color at fi...

This pattern began with a Facebook message from an old college friend, Lexie. I haven’t seen her since I graduated 15 years ago! Thanks to technology, she found me, and asked for my help in creating something special for her friend, Kristin who is awaiting a major surgery in which she’ll have to shave her entire head. Lexie wanted to gift Krist...

This pattern began with a Facebook message from an old college friend, Lexie. I haven’t seen her since I graduated 15 years ago! Thanks to technology, she found me, and asked for my help in creating something special for her friend, Kristin. Kristin is awaiting a major surgery, in which she’ll have to shave her entire head. Lexie wanted to gift...

This is a truly versatile scarf. Wear it as an infinity when buttoned, or as a classic scarf unbuttoned. This is a beautiful repeated lace pattern. It’s knit back and forth, so no worries of knitting in the round. To achieve the great color, you’ll be knitting two strands. Great project for a beginner wanting to branch out into some new territo...

The cable needle is optional. I’ve included instructions on how to cable without the extra needle.

This is a classic cables mitten warm enough for Wisconsin winters. Pattern uses double strand yarn for extra warmth and structure. It’s a must have for winter fun!

This is a great pattern for beginning knitters wanting more challenge. This is knit in the round from top down. The overall body is a fairly easy, repeated 4 row pattern. Great for learning a beginning cable technique.

This hat is perfect for the beginning knitter. Quick one hank project! Fast and adorable.

This hat is a perfect challenge for a beginner knitter who wants to advance to a more intricate pattern. Pattern is chevron, which is more easily seen in a solid colored yarn.

The Purled Ely hat is a perfect challenge for a beginner knitter as the flower detail gives you experience with a new technique.