I found some BuffBoo on sale at my LYS, and picked up a couple of skeins. I planned to use it as a practice for the qiviut I purchased this past summer, but I actually found I liked the sheen of the buffboo in this pattern more than the qiviut. Guess I still need to keep looking for that perfect qiviut pattern. The pattern as written works for o...

This poncho design is one that I created for a friend of mine. She had purchased the original Mom on the Go Poncho from me at a craft show, and her daughter wanted one just like it. So, after a half-dozen iterations, I found a version that I liked, and here it is…. It is designed to use Homespun because it is so soft, but it is easily adapted to...

Lace knitting should not only be fun, it should result in a beautiful finished item. This little project does both. The cowl is knit with two strands of Kid Merino held together. By changing the color of one strand per pattern repeat, this scarf takes on a gentle color change from one side to the other.

This is a quick and easy free pattern that just seemed to write itself after playing with the yarn. Makes a great summer weight scarf that has nice drape and is long enough to wrap around the neck!

I totally fell in love with the oak leaf cable design from knittingfool.com and had to make it into something, and I’ve been admiring wimples and cowls lately. So, here’s the pattern. This is made with a sport weight yarn or a sock weight yarn to be nice and warm, but not too heavy. This yarn weight is perfect to show the complexities of the cab...

When my daughter was just a baby, I saw these hats all over the place made in a soft t-shirt fabric and dozens of blossoms sewn on, probably by hand. What mother of a baby has time for that? I figured there had to be a better way. Well, I am a rocket scientist, so, I decided that it could be knit and that the flowers could be knit into the fabri...

It’s the middle of my mom’s Birthday Season, and this year, I’m making her a pair of hand-knit socks. As any sock knitter knows, there is nothing quite like the luxury of a pair of socks knit to fit. I had the fortune of having her in town for a few days earlier this month for some critical measurements. I still have a little time before her bir...

My job changed recently, and I found out that I’m going to be spending a lot of time in the field wearing steel toe boots. Fortunately, I found a pair that doesn’t look so clunky. They’re kinda hiking boot looking, which is a nice change. The downside is I don’t want to wear my handknit merino and bamboo socks inside those boots. They would get ...

I am totally in love with linen and half linen stitch. They are such a wonderful way to show off variegated yarns. Plus, it’s more interesting than rows and rows of stockinette. So, this afghan pattern shows you how to actually keep nice linen stitch sections as you increase. The afghan is knit from the center out, so you can make it any size yo...

I had a little leftover sock yarn, and it was too beautiful to let sit for long. I needed a little ipod cozy for my nano, and I figured this would be the best use of the yarn. Besides, it’s a new year, and this is a great way to start it out - something new, something beautiful, and something you can knit up quickly.

Circle Crochet Scarf

Here’s the latest pattern from my pile of patterns in the works. This one is a baby bootie in newborn to 18 months that incorporates the hugs and kisses cable design that’s found in the Hugs and Kisses Blanket.

This pattern includes four sizes of mittens for a whole family. Made of bulky yarn, these mittens are warm and cozy—and ambidextrous! Make them in sets of three to give to children. If you make them of wool yarn, the yarn will felt with use making these mittens wind and water resistant, too!

I bought the yarn for this pattern while on a vacation to Oak Island, NC. The yarn really reflected the colors of the beach in early September when we visited. The local yarn shop was beautiful and I enjoyed shopping. Although my visit was brief, I enjoy wearing this shrug and being reminded of my vacation. I hope you’ll enjoy wearing it when th...

Famed pediatrician Dr. William Sears says the most important way to protect children outdoors is by wearing a hat. But, many children won’t wear one. The secret is to start kids in hats as early as possible, and keep it up as they grow.

These fun booties make great gifts, and since they work up fast, you can make lots of them. With sizes from newborn to preschoolers, they can be adapted to suit most fits and tastes. The double stranded sole adds durability and warmth, plus allows you to make lighter colored slippers with a darker sole. These slippers can also be made all in the...

Recall days of old when babies always wore caps, no matter the weather. Reflect on the beautiful stitch work and the timeless designs. Now, bring that idea forward to today when we have beautiful yarns that are easy care and easy wear. This easy design is sure to be mom’s favorite because of the easy wear and easy care, and grandma’s favorite fo...

A great little summer sock to use up odd balls of Fixation. Makes a fun gift, too!

Who doesn’t love a fun hat? This pattern includes two sun

This is a fun shawl to make, and it always gathers many compliments. You will love making it and you will love wearing it even more! The best part is that you can really choose the yarn and size that suits you. I wrote the pattern for an average size shawl, but I give you instructions on how to customize it to suit your needs. The mesh openwork ...

The hottest style this season! Your kids will love this

Who doesn’t love a fun hat? This pattern includes two fun

This blanket is designed to be a comfort to your little one from birth through toddlerhood and beyond. Babies have a sensitive sense of smell. It is one of the ways they are able to recognize their parents from birth. A mother’s amniotic fluid has the same scent as her skin, so a baby recognizes his mother right away. So, when a baby smells a pa...

This is a great pattern for the expectant mom or a new grandma! The car-seat slit is an option that allows the bunting to be worn in the car.

I have a little girl who loves anything fuzzy and warm. Honestly, so do I. I could imagine nothing more fun than making an afghan out of that fun furry yarn. This pattern is the result of that project. The wonderful thing about this afghan is that you can personalize it to suit your tastes or just make a fun afghan out of leftovers. That’s what ...

This pattern came to being after many failed attempts to create a poncho that was flattering, washable, and well suited for the pregnant and nursing mom. I was pregnant with my second baby when I wrote it, and I was so inspired by the encouragement I got every time I wore the poncho, I decided to make the pattern available to knitters everywhere...