This easy pattern uses the mosaic knitting technique, which mimics stranded colorwork without having to work with two colors in a single row. It’s quick to make and fun to watch the colors change as you go. It’s technically a one-sided pattern, but the “wrong” side has its own charms and the layering of mosaic knitting provides extra squishy wa...

For many years, I’ve been on a quest for new ways to use leftover wads of self-striping sock yarn. So, with a busted 5th metatarsal on my right foot, I needed a long-term mindless diversion that could take me seamlessly from doctor’s waiting rooms, to conference calls with clients to marathon “Buffy” binges.

Here’s a recipe for scarf (or shawlette) that is super fast, fun to make and funky to wear. It can be completed over several evenings, requires only basic crochet stitches and uses about 400 yards of worsted or aran yarn so it makes a great gift.

This pattern is in beta testing. It requires a small handful of elementary crochet stitches so even if I total mucked up the instructions, my intentions should be clear. If not please let me know so I can make adjustments.

Blanket + Scarf = Blarf

This is my first attempt at a cardigan. It is in beta test right now and I would love to get some feedback on whether the information contained in this pattern can actually create a viable sweater. Here are the features:

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