Hilary Smith Callis

Hilary Smith Callis

Knitter, designer, mama, farmer’s wife, and recent re-resident of my home town in California’s agricultural Central Valley.

Purchase any 4 of my self-published patterns and receive a 5th one for free. No code necessary -- simply put 5 patterns in your cart and the price of the least expensive pattern will be automatically deducted. <3

I grew up in a family that has been farming melons (and such) for about a century in the area, but left for the big city (LA) when it was time for college. After getting degrees in Greek & Latin and Art History, I somehow ended up landing a job at NASA, met my husband there, and we made our home in California’s other big city, San Francisco, for 10 years. In 2011, our little boy was born. But life in the city proved difficult with a young one, so we all packed up and moved back to my home town, and in October ‘14 added a new baby girl to the mix. So now we spend our time taking part in our small-town community, playing outside, and adjusting to life with two littles. :)

You can find my work in such publications as Knitty, Twist Collective, Knitscene Magazine, and “Brave New Knits: 26 Projects and Personalities from the Knitting Blogosphere.” I enjoy designing feminine, wearable pieces and love bright colors and neutrals alike. You can read more about my design process in an interview I did with Robin Hunter, here.

Please contact me if you have any pattern questions/concerns -- I’d love to hear from you! You can also find me on Instagram as @xilary and on Twitter as @theyarniad. And please come hang out in The Yarniad’s Symposium, my Ravelry group, where we share photos and discuss any pattern difficulties. We’d love to have you!

original designs

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Dromos
The Yarniad website
Thyri Pullover
Knitscene, Winter 2014
Cassini Cardigan
The Yarniad website
Auri
The Yarniad website
  • Auri
  • The Yarniad website
Aeris
The Plucky Knitter
  • Aeris
  • The Plucky Knitter
Poua Pullover
Knit Picks Website
Hawkes
Kelbourne Woolens
Irida
The Yarniad website
  • Irida
  • The Yarniad website
Ultravioleta
The Yarniad website
Itineris
The Yarniad website
Aeon Vest
The Yarniad website
Anthi
Knitty, Spring + Summer 2014
  • Anthi
  • Knitty, Spring + Summer 2014
Starshower
The Yarniad website
Luna Viridis
The Yarniad website
Snowcloud
The Yarniad website
Turntable
The Yarniad website
Lysa Pullover
The Yarniad website
Mielie Vest
The Yarniad website
Victorian Lady Lace-Border Shawl
Cozy Knits: 50 Fast & Easy Projects from Top Designers
Hers & His Cabled-Brim Tam and Beanie
Cozy Knits: 50 Fast & Easy Projects from Top Designers
Thermal Tunic
The Yarniad on Ravelry
Rioja
The Yarniad website
  • Rioja
  • The Yarniad website
Beurre
The Yarniad website
Beau Cardigan
Knit Picks Website
Atmos Cardigan
The Yarniad on Ravelry
Lunaris
The Yarniad website
Shadow & Glow
The Yarniad website
Aquae Tank
The Yarniad website
Irida Shawl
PLY Magazine, Summer 2013
Basilica
Free-Spirit Shawls: 20 Eclectic Knits for Every Day
  • Basilica
  • Free-Spirit Shawls: 20 Eclectic Knits for Every Day
Saturn Cardigan
Knitscene, Summer 2013
Eclipse Top
Knitscene, Summer 2013
Wavelength Tank
Knitscene, Summer 2013
Glacerie Shawl
The Yarniad on Ravelry
Tule
The Yarniad on Ravelry
  • Tule
  • The Yarniad on Ravelry
Janus Cardigan
The Yarniad on Ravelry
Cachou
The Yarniad website
Nyx Cardigan
The Yarniad website
Nola Petite
The Yarniad website
Nola Cloche
The Yarniad on Ravelry
Snowdrift Shrug
Knitscene, Winter 2012
Indicum Pullover
The Yarniad website
Citron Grand
The Yarniad website
Parapluie
twist collective Fall 2012
Cachou Cowl
Tanis Fiber Arts Year in Colour Club 2011
  • Cachou Cowl
  • Tanis Fiber Arts Year in Colour Club 2011
Caeles
twist collective spring/summer 2012
  • Caeles
  • twist collective spring/summer 2012
Pontos Cardigan
The Yarniad website
Peppermint Candy Cowl
The Yarniad website
Felted Sweater Stocking
The Yarniad website
Arrows Cowl
Double Knit Three: Dots, Spots & Arrows
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