Amanda Hester Smith

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 14 patterns

Good rituals are essential to our emotional, psychological, and spiritual state.

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Hanging Ornament
** Free pattern recipe for Spring 2023
Knitting: Vest
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Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Rainbow Path is a versatile yet simply knit cardigan. It uses some fun duplicate stitch and basic knitting principals to create a sweet addition to your handmade wardrobe.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A sock hat with a twist! This hat is as fun and easy to knit as it is to wear. Using 2 skeins of sock yarn to create a reversible, soft, luxurious fabric, this hat will be a staple in your accessories stash. No decreasing, just knits and purls.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Sleeveless Top
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Knitting: Sleeveless Top
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Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Tee
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Knitting: Tee
Knitting: Cardigan
Black Hills cardigan is knit flat, top down raglan style with lace side panels and a textured welted back. Sleeves are picked up and knit down. The button band is picked up at the end.
Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The hearth; the heart of the home, the heat source, the meeting place, where work and family come together. The safe place, the happy place, the place of belonging and simplicity. The stories told and food prepared around the hearth are what make a house a home; nothing cozies it up like some knitting. This particular unisex wrap grows slowly b...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These simple fingerless mitts are quick and exciting to make as you progress through nine colors! I chose a 70’s color theme, hence the name, but color choices are completely up to you! You will work these boxy mitts flat before seaming and then pick up stitches for the thumb.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Fall on the farm is a time to cozy up around the fire and admire a period of death as the summer garden is plowed over, yet also beginnings as we sow seeds for new growth. We naturally find our rhythm moving inward: to the hearth, to the heart, to our hands. Let it draw us in…
Knitting: Pullover
The back of our land is acres of cedar and pine trees. We often take walks in those woods and enjoy the scents and shapes it provides.
Knitting: Cardigan
Love Letter is a wrap shawl that uses a provisional cast on, short rows and an i-cord bind off. It begins as a shawl, but then shape shifts into a wrap as you work. It is truly a fun knit! I hope you enjoy it!
Knitting: Cardigan
Yarn: Fingering weight of choice
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
What in the world do you do with all those left-over, beautiful scraps of yarn you have from knitting socks all Winter and Fall? You put them all together in a scrappy happy tank top for Spring and Summer of course!!
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Spring on the farm means planting seeds, baby chicks, lambing, and lots of honeybees!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Pattern is free again for Spring 2023
Knitting: Onesies
Knitting: Vest
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Knitting: Dress
Knitting: Dress
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Cardigan
Knitting: Tee
Knitting: Cardigan
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Cardigan
Moonrise is a whimsical, romantic piece. This cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up to the armholes. The front and back are then worked separately before seaming at the shoulders. The cap sleeves are then picked up and shaped using short rows.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This unisex shawl/scarf can be worn many ways. It was inspired by my old hood in NYC, Greenpoint.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This East Coast Cap is a unisex cap that can be made in a child size or adult. It’s made up entirely of knit stitches (No Purling)! Simple enough for a beginner and a very quick knit.
Knitting: Cowl
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The third Native inspired shawl to be released (following Rock Skipper and Free Bird). Inspired by the beautiful Cherokee Dancing Shawls, this rectangular shawl implements interesting lace with Triangles of color. Made in the delicious Lucky Sock, this shawl is fun and drapes nicely. There are many fun ways to wear it!
Knitting: Cape
The second out of three Native inspired shawls to be released, this gorgeous little piece has a little bit of everything. Five sections of different stitch patterns keep this capelet interesting and fun!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Earflap Hat
An earflap, aviator style hat, completely gender neutral and shines in variegated yarn. This hat is worked top down. Make it your own with poms, bulkier braids, beads, feathers or solid colors.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
This sweet bohemian style bag is quick to knit and easy to make according to your very own style. We chose to embellish this bag with beads, shells, fringe, a few braids and some colorful feathers. We used 14” wooden handles. But, the options are endless, make it your own!! This bag is worked completely in the round and seamed at the bottom.
Knitting: Toeless Sock
A sweet little slip on, great for your yoga practice or just around the house.
Knitting: Legwarmers
One of my most popular patterns has been revised and photographed! I am excited to share one of the patterns that started my designing journey. These darling legwarmers use Quince and Co. Lark and will rock your wardrobe, boho style.
Knitting: Electronics Cozy
This case is made to fit a Kindle Fire.
Knitting: Slippers
This is a simple and sweet little slipper. Not designed for heavy duty wear. It’s gorgeous and comfy for wear around the house.
Knitting: Headband