Sometimes you want a quick feel-good project, or you need to whip up a last-minute holiday gift. Sometimes it’s just the dead of winter and you need a cute bonnet to keep you warm. Well hurry up and get knitting on this one! There’s gnome time to waste! This bonnet is knit flat with German short rows used to create shaping. Grafting stitch hold...

I’m a fan of flowy airy clothes, especially in warm weather, and obviously want to be able to wear knits even when they aren’t needed for warmth. This tank top is perfect to throw on over a

This shawl is a fun design knit from one side to the other by increasing for the first half, and decreasing for the second half. Asymmetrical rows of eyelets let the yarn be the star of the design so it’s perfect for any colorways you want to showcase!

If anyone knows about staying warm it’s Scandinavian people, from sweaters to mittens warm knits are a mainstay. This cowl was inspired bye one worn on the show Fortitude. I saw the one I used as inspiration and instantly knew I needed one like it in my life. Side cables make for a fun addition to the overall textured stitch pattern, and the ch...

Some patterns are a struggle to name, and others practically name themselves. The Tribulation Shawl absolutely falls into the second category. To make a long story as short as I’m ever able, this shawl after it was finished got pulled from the wreckage of what was my little house on wheels. It somehow came out intact and the skeletal cable spin...

I always have loved the look of colorwork mittens. Something about the contrast of colors and patterns has always drawn me in. And the secret added warmth of strands of yarn on the inside is a hidden gem. The Jack Pine Mittens leave the fancy details on the back of your hand and keep it simple with a striped palm. An afterthought thumb lets you...

Years back I knit myself a fingering weight 1x1 ribbed, double thick beanie. The entire intention of it was to mimic as closely as possible those always cozy, cheap basic beanies you can find at a gas station (or Carhartt store if you’re feeling fancy!). Knit from the top down, and then decreased at the other end, this hat is then folded inside...

I love transitional pieces. Things that can be worn in colder weather, but that also serve a purpose in warmer weather as well are some of my favorites, and the Beltane Sweater is no exception. Open and airy, but surprisingly warm when it needs to be, this sweater is the perfect garment to help you shift from cooler spring days to warmer summer...

Sometimes in the colder months you need a piece of knitting that is part scarf, part wrap, and almost half of a blanket. The Kravish Wrap does all of that, making a full reversible wrap with a chart that just repeats for the length of it! A lovely project for someone looking to add on new skills, it also is a nice piece for more experienced kni...

I’m a firm believer that one can never have too many knits to layer up with. Especially if you’re going to be tromping through the snow, leg warmers are a sure fire way to keep yourself cozy. These knit up quickly with an easy to follow textured repeat. Knit them for yourself, or whip them up as a quick gift. The leg warmers should be knit with...

Just as an ember can spark a fire that will keep you warm, sometimes its the small knits that help us in the same way. These mitts are designed to be warm and functional, but with a little bit of detail to keep the knitting interesting. A chart guides you through the design on the back of the hand, and basic increasing techniques help shape the...

Summer knits often use finer yarn, and smaller needles. But if you’re in need of a quick knit, this top is just the ticket. Dramatic back shaping and a twist on the standard racerback style make this a unique piece to both knit and wear and short row shaping gives the hem a little bit of a curve. Note that this tank top is designed to be a shor...

This shawl utilizes straight forward knits, purls and eyelets to create a lovely asymmetrical design within the shawl, while a consistent movement of what you do on the rows as you knit keeps the basics from getting boring.

This cardigan was born from my desire to have a sweater with the kind of sleeves I can have my arms disappear inside of. I spend most of the winter months in the Midwest cold, and I’m always trying to warm my hands and stay cozy. So I crafted the Hag Stone Cardigan to have all the warmth and roominess of a favorite oversized sweater in the arms...

I wanted a knitted headband to help me quell my desire to cut my bangs as I attempt to grow them out. I find if I have things to make doing my hair more fun, it helps me resist the urge to grab the scissors. So I whipped this headband up on some big needles in just an hour or two. It makes a perfect last minute gift, or can simply be a quick tr...

I tend to knit a lot with thin yarn. I’m very content with a pair of small needles and some fingering weight yarn. But I also am impatient and need that instant gratification as much as the next knitter, so the Burl Hat was born. I draw inspiration a lot from nature, and this is no exception, with bobbles sprinkled in to mimic the burls and kno...

I can’t seem to ever have enough big cozy cowls in my life, so I naturally had to make yet another one. I wanted this to be a piece that could give some gratification more quickly, hence the chunky yarn and larger needle size. I also wanted it to be a piece that would be possible to work on while socializing. I like having my knits be interesti...

Despite having lived my whole life in the Midwest, I’ve never been one to handle this colder months as well as others I know. Perhaps that’s part of why I took a liking to knitting in the first place. It certainly has led me to have a fixation on big cozy cowls to say the least, and this one is no exception.

I can’t deny that when the creative process for the Repose Cardigan started, I uttered the sentence “I basically want a socially acceptable blanket to wear”. So that’s what I created. It’s an oversized piece, with subtle short row shaping to give a nice curve on the bottom edge, leaving the back longer than the front. An inverted triangle out o...

Ametrine is an asymmetrical shawlette that combines garter stitch and sections of lace. It’s worked from one corner to the other, starting by increasing to the widest point and then decreasing down to the other end. It can be knit out of a heavier weight of yarn for a larger piece, but note you will want to adjust the needle size and quantity o...

Sometimes when the weather is shifting, and getting cooler but not cold, you need a layer that matches. Something cozy, that will warm you, but not be overpowering if it warms up a touch. Stratus bridges that gap, knit out of Sueño by HiKoo it has warmth and drape, with dropped stitches to provide a bit of air movement and a subtle hint of sty...

This hat was designed to showcase the beautiful work that Brew City Yarns does with their DK Chaser packs. Using some of all five colors, it blends them together to create a thoroughly colorful hat. Choose for yourself which color will go where, to have a creation all your own. The hat can also be knit in a single color (approx. 225 yds needed)...

I designed this in my (seemingly) never ending quest for the perfect slouchy hat. The short row shaping in the ribbing allows you to have a thick band in front without having to fold it over in back and doing only a little increasing before the body gives just the right slouch without making the hat poof out. The pattern stitch was something I ...

I designed this shawl to be a blend of beauty and function. The lace sections give it a more delicate side, while the stockinette ones help to provide some warmth. A perfect pattern for anyone looking to try their hand at mild lace work without getting in too deep. A strong wet blocking and pinning will really help the lacework shine. This shaw...