Night Sky is glittering constellation of lace and beads perfect for keeping the chill off on a summer evening. Knit in a spiral, the lace starts off fast and quickly grows sky-sized for maximum effect. The beads follow the lacy spiral, bringing to mind shining stars or even the Milky Way. This shawl will be the perfect dose of glam for a night ...

Like the gently layered ridges of the Blue Ridge mountains, this blanket piles hazy shades of blue and gray together to create the ultimate cozy home. The simple pattern of increases and decreases is easy to memorize, making this a comfortable piece to work on during a quiet night at home or a buzzing family get together.

During the impressionist period, artists focused more on the colors and feelings of a landscape than the finer details. This casual purse feels like a stroll through a garden, seen through an impressionist’s eyes. Make it in sturdy cotton and enjoy carrying your own personal garden with you wherever you go!

Even after the biggest disasters, it doesn’t take long for Mother Nature to reappear. Some plant species, like the Lodgepole Pine, even need a disaster like fire to begin to regrow. In a time where we are all feeling the need for a little extra resilience, wear yours on your shoulders like the elegant survivor you are!

Whether you’re feeling a bit twisted up about summer or just trying to stay cool, this is the pattern for you! This lightweight tank feels extra cool and breezy in a soft cotton blend, while maintaining coverage in all the right places. A cable twists up one side of the front to add interest and bring to mind the waves of your favorite beach.

Whether your whole summer is feeling a bit sideways, or just your lace, this overskirt is perfect for those steamy summer days. Knit sideways and shaped with short rows, this lightweight lace is oh-so-easy to customize to any size. Throw it over different underskirts to completely change up your look!

Freeze-Thaw is a fun take on a necessary practicality. This hat is knit flat and sideways, using short rows to form the familiar shape. Knit each wedge in a different color for a bit of extra playfulness. It also makes for a great way to use up a collection of mini-skeins or scraps!

This lightweight hooded cardigan is perfect for a walk in the autumn woods. The tunic-length sweater features cable bands along the hems, fronts, and hood and a simple double moss-stich body. Loose, drapey fabric makes for a great fit even over multiple layers. The pockets are deep enough to hold your keys, or just keep your hands warm on a fro...

Last Rose of Summer is all about transition. As the seasons change, there’s always some overlap. There’s always a brief stretch where summer and fall co-exist, and this scarf is the embodiment of that moment. Wear it to add a little extra warmth to that summery top you can’t bear to put away, or to add a bright pop of summer to your chilly fall...

Interconnected is a chunky chain link necklace meant to show off that collection of artsy mini skeins we all have sitting in our stashes. It features a collection of i-cord rings in different colors and sizes, strung together with a heavily beaded chain.

This summery confection is the perfect blend of luxury and fun. The broad-shouldered tank features flattering chevrons in seven different colors, making it a great way to use up those single skeins of luxury yarn or a gorgeous artsy gradient set. Choose a bright, candy-coated color for extra fun!

Log cabin blankets and herringbone stitch are both classics that are currently back in trend. Boost the modern, trendy feel of this children’s blanket with bold, on-trend colors or go classic with softer pinks or blues. Either way, this sturdy security blanket is sure to be loved by a kid in your life for years to come.

Like a cool breeze on a summer day, Mountain Air is light and refreshing. This charming a-line tunic features a few creative, highly-personalized shaping options to insure the perfect fit for every body. This top is worked with a provisional cast-on from the bust up, and then from the bust down. Its soft, airy lines pair well with a light skirt...

Water’s Edge is a beautiful crescent shaped shawl just warm enough to keep the chill off your shoulders while you stroll a breezy shoreline. Its body uses short rows to build its distinctive shape while drop-stitch patterning shows off a variegated yarn nicely. The scalloped edging drips with beads to complete this elegant pattern.

Fire on the Mountain is just the right touch for keeping the chill mountain air of your shoulders on a summer morning. The simple lace charts of the main body mirror each other down the spine of this roughly triangular shawl and can be memorized after just a few repeats. Knit on the attractive edging to create a piece reminiscent of your favori...

This ultra-cozy cardigan knits up surprisingly fast. Using a super bulky yarn means it’s not only incredibly warm, but also an ideal project for when you suddenly decide you need a new sweater right now. With its fitted waist and romantic detailing, there’s no need to compromise on style just because you’re cold!

This light, summery tank is perfect alone in the heat, or as a base layer during transitional seasons. Knit in a seriously luxurious yarn for extra indulgence, the tunic-length top is designed to fit closely and showcases a gorgeous cable up the front. The v-neck and thick straps complete the look in a fantastically practical manner.

Perfect for adding a little warmth or coverage to a favorite sundress, Lake Anna is sure to be a staple in your summer wardrobe. This simple bolero features overlapping curved fronts, a ribbed border, and flirty flutter sleeves for interest. The basic stitches also make this an ideal piece for showing off a particularly amazing colorway!

This incredible cardigan is exactly what you need to stay warm on the

The most adventurous of the patterns in the Diamond collection, this beautiful, optionally reversible slouchy beret features a modified version of the diamond motif found in the coordinating gloves and scarf. The pattern is named for the Koh-i-Noor diamond currently set in the Queen Mother’s crown in the UK.

These easily customizable gloves feature the same diamond motif as the coordinating hat and scarf. The pattern is named for the Orlov diamond currently set in the Imperial Sceptre on display in the Kremlin.

The most beginner-friendly of the patterns in the Diamond collection, this fully reversible scarf features the same diamond motif as the coordinating hat and gloves. It is named for the Centenary Diamond mined in South Africa in 1986.

If you’re snowed in and feeling a bit of cabin fever, try something new! This easy scarf pattern includes both written instructions and an illustrated tutorial on two-color brioche. A link to an optional video tutorial is also included. Whether you’ve knit one-color brioche before or not, this pattern is for you!

This quick and easy wrap serves as an introduction to fisherman’s rib and knitting into the row below. A full photo tutorial is included in the price of the pattern. Storm Cloud is a good first step before wading into brioche knitting and a lightning-fast project for those with a limited amount of time!

This quick and easy knit is great for a weekend project or anytime you’re snowed in for a few days! It’s also great for any project with an artsy or handspun yarn where you’re not sure exactly how much yardage you have. The pattern as written calls for about 245 yards of any roughly worsted weight yarn. Textured or thick and thin yarns will pro...

Inspired by the parks and waterways of the Pacific Northwest, this little shawlette is ideal for keeping the chill of your shoulders on a cool evening’s walk. Squeeze a few extra weeks out of your favorite summer dresses and add a little bling to your day!

These quick and easy cabled socks are wonderfully portable and not too warm in your hands, making them perfect for that summer road trip! Because the cables are only two stitches wide and repeat frequently, they’re also perfect for learning to cable without a needle (link to instructions included in pattern), so you can leave one more piece of ...

Inspired by the wildflowers found in woodlands all up and down the east coast of the United States, this stitch sampler is perfect for the lace enthusiast. This piece looks great on your shoulders as a shawlette, but also wows on a wall or table, and is sure to bring a touch of natural grace to any home.

This sweater is exactly (and I mean exactly) what my husband asked for. I hope yours (or you!) will love it too!

Hepatica is a great hat for springtime. The elegant silk-wool blend keeps wards off that last bit of chill in the air, but the airy lace and light weight keep it from being too much. The pretty floral motif really sings of spring too!

The Marquess is a youthful, expressive tie that is still serious enough for the office. Its sober colors and traditional shaping make it work appropriate, but the bold graphics and textured fabric give it a very updated feel. This tie is perfect for the office where personal expression or artistry are to be expected.

The Viscount lends a little extra touch of class to an outdoor party or a first date, without crossing into “stuffy” territory. Knitted ties are stylish and fresh, and the blunt, trendy ends are anything but formal. Still, the simple texture and solid color of this tie give you the option of going more serious as well. One of the more beginner-...

The Duke is the perfect balance of class, sophistication, and trend. Traditional and sober enough to be worn with a suit, it still has the texture and contrast that makes knit ties so stylish. This great accessory is perfect for your first venture into the world of knitted ties, or for showing just a hint of personality in a formal business set...

Inspired by the hockey sweaters of decades past, this pullover is a great way to stay warm while supporting your favorite team this winter. Choose colors that match those of your team, or just colors to suit your mood. This simple sweater is infinitely customizable.

This sleeveless top is perfect for warm, breezy summer days. The silk blend adds a glamorous but breathable shine to an otherwise simple shirt, making it ideal for those hot outdoor days where you want something just a tiny bit special to wear. The flattering short-row neckline and waist shaping enhance curves, while the broader shoulders and s...

Bel Air is a new twist on the familiar striped sock. This toe up pattern provides the comfort and simplicity of a typical striped sock, with two small bands of stranded work for interest. The geometric, two-tone pattern makes a great attention grabber both during knitting and wearing. As an added bonus, it’s also great for stash-busting!

A special event requires a special project. This shawl was inspired by just such an event – a dear friend’s wedding. The lace alone makes this shawl ideal for special occasions, but the silky shine of the yarn and the subtle glitter of well-placed glass beads really set it (and you) apart from the crowd.

September Storms is a bold punch of color for a crisp, fall day. This top down raglan is perfect for fall. The lightweight wool provides just enough warmth to suit the rapidly cooling air, and its sleek simplicity makes it stylish for a night out on the town or an afternoon in the park.

Brambleton is a sock for boot weather! Boots are a great fashion choice for cool weather, but who wants to hide all that hard work you put into your hand-knit socks? With Brambleton you get the comfort and art of custom socks even in boots. These fantastically showy knee socks are a perfect addition to any cold weather wardrobe.

Warm summer days paired with overpowering air-conditioning often

Spring means the return of the leafy greenery, bright sunshine, and just enough chill left in the air to require a shawl. What better shawl than this bright, springy lace swath which echoes the season that inspired it? Its simple rectangular shape and surprisingly memorizable lace pattern will knit up quickly, but with enough flair to impress e...

Potomac is the name of the river which divides Maryland and Virginia. On a sunny winter morning it can be almost the exact color of the yarn in this sweater. The color variations in kettle-dyed yarn match the subtle variations in the color of the river, and the tiny cables on a field of stockinette mirror the little eddies and ripples that pop ...

Dark, dreary days and nights call for something cozy - and a bit of sparkle. While jewels are great for livening up a chilly day, they don’t do much for keeping you warm. Esmeralda will. The lace on the sleeves, hem, and cowl is designed to create jewel-shaped panels (esmeralda is Spanish for “emerald”) which add interest without letting in too...

The Latin name for the most popular wine grape is Vitis Vinifera. The grape leaf and vine on this e-reader cover make it the perfect protection for your reader while sipping your own blend of Vitis Vinifera.

The Latin name for the most popular wine grape is Vitis Vinifera. The winding grapevines on this e-reader cover make it the perfect protection for your reader while you sit under a tree and enjoy the fruit of its vine.

Every movie and book with a vineyard in it seems to have that playful scene where the main character is stomping around in a barrel full of grapes. What must that do to your feet?! This designer imagines it makes a lovely dye for socks though.

Crush is an American term referring both to the time of year when wine

Bâtonnage is the act of stirring grape solids after fermentation. This adds more flavor to the new wine and can also have a stabilizing effect. The cozy cowl and boot toppers pictured feature a deliberate, swirling pattern designed to be reminiscent of a paddle dragging through a vat of new wine.

A rich, hearty red wine often benefits from some time to breathe, or aerate. All wine benefits from being served at the correct temperature. A natural insulator like wool can help you maintain your wine’s temperature. As an added benefit, it keeps your bottle from sweating all over a fancy table, and it even looks pretty!

This slouchy cap is made with panels of raspberry stitch and reverse stockinette. The soft, rich alpaca blend recommended is perfect for keeping toasty on a brisk autumn day in the vineyard.

This light weight tank is perfect both for knitting and for wearing on a hot summer day. The luscious silk blend will feel just as good on your body as on your fingers. The beads give it just enough sparkle to be glamorous, and the fishnet sections create just enough intrigue. In deference to the heat of summer, the simple stockinette body guar...

Springtime often means rain, but it also means just a little more time to work up one last knit before the chill leaves the evening air! “April Showers” is the perfect option for that last knit. This warm, slightly fuzzy shawl will drive away the rainy chill, without being too hot for clear, sunny days. The bright, flowery pattern also serves a...

Reversible cables are ideal for items like scarves, which have no “private” side. Never cabled before? Not a problem! This pattern is ideal for beginning cable-knitters.

Skill requirements: knit, purl, work in the round, increase, decrease, use a stranded chart.

I made these up on the fly while making a hat, then decided to share. I know the anchor in the EGA looks kinda funky; feel free to improve it.

Pattern features: bottom-up set-in sleeve construction, worked in the round, cables with chart, suggestions for customizing size

If you’ve ever seen wood that’s lasted for any length of time at the beach, you’ll understand the color choice for this shawl. Everything about this pattern reminds me of the sea, from the color to the lace stitches to the fact that it’s just small enough to fit in your beach bag and just warm enough to throw off that ocean chill. Even the some...

cuff down ribbed socks

Cuff-down socks