Christmas is my favourite season. Yes, to me it’s a whole season. I’m one of those annoying people that starts shopping and preparing for the holidays as early as possible. On the flip side, once the last present is opened Christmas morning, the season is over for me. It may as well be the New Year at that point. I also completely understand th...

I don’t romanticize travel the way many others do. People talk about these amazing experiences they have on the other side of the world, constantly longing to be adventuring. But me, I’m very much a home body. I love the quiet little corners of my neighbourhood. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy a trip every so often though. This year we took a r...

One of my favourite things to do in Vancouver is take a walk along the seawall. It’s the smell of the ocean, the sounds of nature, and the feeling of the sun on my skin and a cool breeze through my hair.

I went through a phase in high school where I was obsessed with The Old Spaghetti Factory. It’s a chain of old-timey restaurants set in a historical train station, complete with vintage decor and haunted lore. Despite being a typical family restaurant, meals were served in 3 courses, which made it feel a little fancy. An extra special part of t...

When I was 7 years old, our family moved from Singapore to Canada. It’s the first airplane trip I can remember. I believed I was leaving the city to live on a farm where I would wake up each morning to collect fresh eggs from our chicken coop. As it turns out, moving to Vancouver meant something completely different. I lived in a house, the sam...

Sometimes the design comes before the yarn and other times the yarn inspires the design. I stumbled upon this faux fur yarn from watching reels of people using it to crochet stuffed animals. It looked so incredibly soft and fluffy that I thought, “What if I could BE the stuffed animal?” Enter, the Bliss Cardigan. It’s your standard, deep v-neck...

How many scrappy projects can you make before you finally clear out your stash of odds and ends? For me, it’s one oversized cardigan and two pairs of slouch socks. It’s such a great feeling turning a pile of “trash” into something useful and intentional. The trimmed ends from these projects are now collecting in a jar in hopes of being brushed ...

Joey has never had particularly green thumbs, although the older she gets, the more joy she receives from watching something bloom and grow. These minimalistic floral-themed socks feature tiny flowers protected by a dainty trellis, encompassing that feeling of starting anew.

Having a fur baby in your life makes everything different. It’s the pitter patter of feet running to greet you when you come home after a long and stressful day, the warm, arm-aching cuddle in bed, and the laughs over the silly little expressions that they make. When I look back on the memories of my life, the periods of time without having a d...

I’ve recently become prone to fainting spells. Over the last few years, my body weight has settled in an “underweight” state, with very little body fat surrounding my petite frame. My blood pressure also leans towards the low end, all of which to say, subtle environmental impacts cause my body to “reboot”, so to speak. Although I know very litt...

Knitting is the best solution to idle minds. Left unattended, my mind is chaotic and self-destructive. Keeping my hands busy provides me with an outlet for that pent up energy, soothing me and keeping me sane. This oversized cardi is admittedly, a lot of knitting. It’s a slow, meditative stitch pattern that works best as a background activity w...

Marigolds are my favourite flower and a big metaphor for my journey as a knitwear designer. They are considered cheap and plentiful…your typical garden-variety weed. And yet, they’re beautiful. I consider myself to be a marigold in the knitting community-- merely one of a significant number of designers, all with incredible ideas. It is an inex...

My earliest memory of learning how to braid happened when I was 5 years old. I remember my mom showing me the technique of overlapping strands using… bread dough? Together, we made a braided cheesy bread loaf for dinner at a friend’s house while my parents had a date night. The bread didn’t taste great, but the memory of braiding stuck with me ...

Resilience doesn’t mean never getting hurt, but rather, being able to accept the pain and come back from devastation. The Chamerion flower, also known as Fireweed, is a plant that flourishes in areas affected by forest fires. Despite the hardship faced, these little flowers bloom and stand out against what remains of the charred forest floor. W...

It’s a new year and a new opportunity to declutter and make room for new yarn. There’s nothing worse than losing a game of yarn chicken, but on the flip side, what do you do with the tiny bits of leftovers from past projects? If you’re me, you hoard them endlessly and peruse scrappy projects from time to time, thinking one day you’ll gather up ...

In my adult life, I’ve learned a lot about my own quirks. I talk out loud to myself when I’m thinking really hard, my response to stress is to go to sleep, and I’m extremely sensory when it comes to textures, both tactually and visually. I have Trypophobia, so some textures give me the heebie jeebies, yet other textures bring me great pleasure....

Gilmore Girls is easily one of the most iconic coming of age tv shows in existence. Although nothing super dramatic ever really happens in and around Stars Hollow, I was fully invested and could relate to each character’s life; be it living under the strict Asian household regime, navigating the posh lifestyle of having a rich grandmother, or s...

With its unusual form and exciting combination of ombre colour transitions and textured lines, Canto will make your heart sing. The hybrid cowl is an easy but interesting knit. While wearing, its tip makes Canto look like a small triangular shawl, even though you simply slip it over your head. Enjoy its cuddly warmth and adapt its size exactly ...

After a year back in the office, I’m equally as knotted and stressed as I was working from home. My yoga and workout routine is sporadic and inconsistent, and trying to leave work at the door on my way out is still a challenge I’m learning to overcome. My new goal is to build enough upper body and core strength to do a headstand. I think maybe ...

When I moved out for university, my mom gave me a Pothos plant for my dorm. She said to me, it’s important to have something alive living with you, so you don’t feel alone. I however, could barely take care of myself, let alone a plant. This plant went from being a luscious bowl of life to a sad cup of leaves.

One of my least favourite feelings in the Wintertime is a gust of cold air touching the tiny gap created where the base of my cowl meets the zipper of my coat. With cylindrical shaped cowls, I find that either the zipper pushes the cowl up, or the cowl pushes the zipper down. With a simple split between the front and back of the cowl, it drapes...

I began creating this design at a time in my life when I was working from home and adopting poor daily habits. Never having a reason to get dressed or even get out of bed in the morning really weighed me down and gave me a whole host of back and neck problems. Getting into a routine of doing daily yoga and ending each session in Savasana, aka t...

I need a vacation. I need to hop on a highway headed away from the city, turn onto a long, winding road up a mountain to the middle of nowhere. There, I will sit and knit. The muscles in my shoulders will relax, and my heartbeat will slow because I’m not thinking about work, or interpersonal obligations, or tiny little errands I’m putting off w...

Estimating yardage for a project is a skill I have not acquired in my 10 years of knitting. I’ve had my eye on this alpaca yarn from Kensington Prairie Farms for several years, and finally decided to take the plunge. In an effort to be budget friendly, I planned to make a cute little cropped cardigan. Somehow, I ended up with this.

Oh my snuggle wuggles, this is a cozy vest! Over the years I’ve developed a love for natural yarn. I love the sustainability aspect of using plant or animal fibres over man-made acrylics, as well as the value of handmade products that make use of more expensive materials over cheap, mass-produced clothing. However, when I discovered faux fur ya...

This year, my sister and I surprised our parents with a family trip to the Sunshine Coast. Although not really a coast, it was a nice getaway to a slower pace of life. We spent time outdoors, hiking and exploring local markets. We also ate family meals, played board games, and lounged around our little farmhouse. This zip up was so versatile, I...

Who doesn’t need a pair of cozy tree socks? Who doesn’t have “pines and needles“ waiting for the holiday season to arrive? Who doesn’t love a good pun?

Sometimes you just need a quick, chunky knit to feel productive. Simple repeats that create fuzzy texture to keep you warm as Winter approaches.

Last Summer, whilst having lunch with my friend’s mom, she invited me to visit their trailer resort. Among the typical Summer activities I understood, she went on to describe a day trip whereby we would “take our air mattresses out to float on the lake“. In the weeks following, I kept getting reminded of how much I’m going to enjoy “going for a...

An artist’s mind is usually chaos. It’s chaos being slowly sorted into something beautiful that flows out of a pen, a paintbrush, or even a pair of needles. My mind is constantly in search of the next great idea--something more innovative, extravagant, and impressive. This style of pointed cowl became my main canvas over the years. It’s what I ...

The Dreamweaver is the worsted weight cousin of The Dreamwalker. She features the same delicious double-sided linen stitch pattern as her predecessor, but with a completely different construction method, a gentler gradient, and a tapered cowl top for a cozy fit. She’s also a quick knit in heavy worsted weight yarn and tucks perfectly under your...

Mental health is something that has intrigued me since my teenaged years. I studied psychology in university in an effort to learn more about myself and the people around me. But while the knowledge I gained changed my perspective and helped me understand my thoughts, emotions and behaviours, it did not protect me from them.

I think we’ve all been hoping this new year would be a fresh start. After one heck of a 2020, there’s no way 2021 could be worse…right? As we all learned last year, there’s no way to really tell what the year will bring. We can only start off with a blank slate and do our best to fill it with good things.

This one goes out to all the partners in crime out there. Maybe it’s a “mommy and me“ connection, a commitment between you and your significant other, or that undeniable bond you have with your fur baby.

Pattern grading is a stressful and time consuming task, but size inclusivity is important. Heck, all inclusivity is important. Isn’t that what we learned in preschool?

3 years ago, I went to my first ever Knit City as an attendee. Prior to that year, I was a closet knitter and had absolutely no idea of the world I was missing out on. I wore a rectangular shawl knit out of some cheap yarn, based on a stitch pattern I had found on the internet. Between rushes of invigoration, I felt an awkward sensation of bein...

The year 2020 was a new beginning for me. Freshly discharged from surgery follow-ups, I was finally putting the last two years behind me. It was supposed to be the year everything returned to ‘normal’ but instead, 2020 became “The Year of the Pandemic”. We were told to stay 2 metres apart from others at all times, including our loved ones who l...

Amidst the current pandemic our world is facing, there’s an underlying sense of panic. Everyone is asked to stay home and isolate, and many of us aren’t sure what to do with ourselves. On the bright side, it’s an introvert’s paradise, really. Let’s all knit socks in the comfort of our own homes and be grateful we have the internet to share our ...

Me in bed, 9 hours post-surgery, staring at my elevated ankle on Friday the 13th: FRIDAY SOCKS.

Last year was such a dream. The collection of ideas swirling around in my head somehow manifested from my fingertips. One by one, they slithered out like yarn from the inside of a yarn cake. And yet, it still feels like a reality that exists only in my imagination.

Inspired by the yarn they are made in, these are home socks. They are socks for being cozy in the comfort of your own home; Socks for the days you feel overwhelmed by the world and need to hide away from it all; Socks for when you need to feel connected to family. These are socks for when you just want to go home.

Criss-crossing stitches and triangle points, oh my! This year I’m delighted to be collaborating with more and more indie yarn producers, including the lovely West Coast Colour family. For the first time since I began designing, I’m really feeling like more than just a knitting hobbyist. It feels as though I’ve crossed over into a new realm of d...

People are more than just one thing. We are multidimensional and fluid--so is this shawl.

Double brim beanies are my go-to for mindless knitting. They’re what I knit when I’m in between more complicated designs, or when I don’t have the brain capacity to look at a pattern. With the perfect combination of knitting endless rounds of stockinette and special techniques to indulge in, they’re an awesome knit for when you just need to unw...

A number of years ago, I started thinking about the comforting properties of stuffed animals. Young children are soothed by the touch and feel of their squishy friends, but I too, discovered the value of having a miniature companion with me on the days I just didn’t feel up to facing the world. I made Paul and started taking him with me wheneve...

When life is a constant mishmash of chaos and disaster, what do we have to believe in but ourselves? The Calamity Crop Top (or rather, Calami-Tee) is my little nod to self empowerment and taking back control over my body, myself, and my life.

Every day is a battle, and it’s in the darkest of those days that we realize we are stronger than we think we are. I’m not a lover or a fighter. I am a warrior.

Sometimes life hits you with unexpected challenges. For me in 2018, it was a broken ankle. I had to learn to be still, and to accept help. But through the darkness came the opportunity to fully engage in my craft. Although I was physically immobile, my design aspirations took great strides. These socks, inspired by my surgical scars, mark the u...

The 90’s are back and better than ever. This little throwback to childhood is giving 90’s kids all sorts of nostalgic feels as adults. Crocheters have taken the velvet scrunchie train to new levels, so I wanted to provide a clean, seamless knitted version for the knitters that are eager to get on board.

My sister is a nomad. She is a wanderer of places and a wanderer of hobbies. This one is for her.

This newly reworked headband pattern features a slight variation on a classic chain-link cable. Whereas cables typically alternate crossovers, one side of this cable always remains on top, forming the moral ‘High Road’. Although both paths contain twists and turns, one comes out on top of each crossroad every time.

The Cobbler Cap is a worsted weight, slouchy beanie, rich in texture resembling historical cobblestone streets, or a warm blueberry cobbler. Using under one skein each of two colours, the pattern boasts a deliciously detailed and intricate design, but is much simpler to make than expected. The stitch patterns used are a great way to introduce c...

Casual Fridays with a twist--literally! The twisted stitching adds a bold and unique look to the classic ribbed hat. Unlike many other ribbed hat patterns, crown shaping on The Friday Beanie maintains its twisted rib pattern all the way up! Knit with a chunky yarn, this hat is wondrously squishy and warm, but it’s also super easy to adapt to ot...

The Cobbler Cowl is a funnel-shaped, single loop cowl, rich in texture resembling historical cobblestone streets, or a warm blueberry cobbler. Using one skein each of two colours, the pattern boasts a deliciously detailed and intricate design, but is much simpler to make than expected.