These fair isle socks are worked from the toe up with heel flap and a special gusset at the bottom of the foot. Length and height modifications are simple in toe up construction and are indicated throughout the pattern. The ability to try on as you go helps achieve the perfect fit. The stranded colorwork is very simple and enjoyable with small ...

Huakaya (pronounce wa-KA-ah) alpacas are prized for their amazingly soft and fluffy fleece. Alpaca fiber is smoother, warmer, and lighter than sheep’s wool, making for a truly luxurious garment. The fiber takes to dying remarkably well. This pullover was worked in four shades (two natural and two hand-dyed) of alpaca. The construction is top-do...

Welcome 2024! Here is my thank you gift to you to celebrate another year of knitting. Hope you enjoy this pattern.

The Snowpaca Wrap is worked from end to end on the bias. A simple lace pattern separated by small bands of garter stitch are featured. Four shades of luxurious alpaca are used, two natural and two hand dyed. Directions are provided in both written and charted formats.

Lennon is a top-down circular yoke pullover featuring an undulating lace pattern separated by lines of small circular cables. Situated together, these two stitch patterns create an interesting and fun knitting experience. The sweater is entirely seamless with a stockinette stitch body, and lace at the sleeve cuffs. Lennon is worked top down in ...

This is an updated version of my Four Day Cardigan with a new vertical rib button band, worked along with the body. Also, this version has been graded for a wide range of sizes. It features a three-button closure at the neck and bell sleeves. It is worked top down in one piece to underarm. Once there, sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the ...

Fenrir II is the sister pattern to Fenrir I which was worked in 3 colors of sport weight Alpaca wool. This version was worked in 4 colors of fingering weight yarn producing a slightly thinner and airier fabric. Fenrir II will be your spring staple while Fenrir I in the Alpaca is definitely Fall / Winter. Simple fair isle and lace ribbed edging ...

Fenrir I is a top-down circular yoke pullover worked in three natural shades of alpaca. These alpacas were born and raised locally and produce the most luxurious yarn. Simple fair isle and lace ribbed edging are featured. The back is shaped with short-rows and instructions are provided for ¾ length or long sleeves.

Not only does this cabled vest look preppy and smart with just about anything underneath – it will keep you warm when the fall crispness starts to chill the air, or wear as a tank for those warmer days.

Cerith is a super cute tank top with diagonal lines of eyelets on a background of ribbing. The stitch pattern is very easy to memorize as you are simply following a diagonal line. The construction is bottom-up, beginning with a provisional cast on. The body is worked in the round to the underarms and then the front and back are worked back and ...

These socks are worked using yarn especially dyed for the assigned pooling technique. When using this technique you work a special stitch only on the accent color sections of the yarn and place the special stitches wherever you want so the socks you create will be one of a kind! They are worked from the toe up with heel flap and gusset. Length ...

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These socks are worked from the toe up with a heel flap and gusset.

Pebble Bay Cardigan was knit with a blend of cashmere, merino, and silk making for a sweater that is very luxurious indeed. It will quickly become your best friend on those early chilly mornings – so warm and cozy. The simple lines of the cables combined with a hint of lace are a dream to behold and to knit!

Here are two funky mitt patterns both of which feature a new hand dyed mohair boucle yarn from Cape May Fibre Co. The fabric of the boucle is so soft against the skin and is super warm. It looks wonderful when paired with a smooth yarn as was done here or on its own as a hat, scarf, or sweater.

Adeline is a lightweight pullover worked in fingering or a light dk weight yarn. It is constructed as a seamless, top-down circular yoke and features a delicate lace and cable motif, simple Fair Isle lines, and elegantly puffed sleeves. German short rows are utilized to raise the back neck. Cable and Lace Pattern is provided in both chart and w...

Dress your pup in style this winter with an adorable fair isle sweater. Worked top down from neck to tail. Front and back pieces are worked separately and seamed on each side of the leg openings. Edgings are picked up and worked in the round. Instructions for optional front sleeves are included.

This hat can be worn in a variety of ways – Unfolded for that slouchy look with an emphasis on the first set of patterns or with the brim completely folded over for a beanie look showing off the larger fair isle pattern, or perhaps something in between- the half fold!

The unusual stitch pattern in this hat utilizes a technique in which you pull up a loop from between two stitches creating a smocked appearance. It is very fun to work and easily memorized. Stitch pattern instructions are provided in both chart and written formats and there is a video link for a demonstration

This twisty cabled hat looks very intricate, but even with all those cables there are plenty of “rest” rounds (rounds with no cables at all) making it a very enjoyable knit. A perfect holiday gift that is sure to impress. Instructions are provided in both chart and written formats.

Noen is a super warm and cozy hat with a simple fair isle pattern.

Tesselate is a seamless, top-down circular yoke pullover featuring traditional fair isle patterns at the yoke, lower edge, and at the sleeve cuffs. With a boxy shape and wide yoke, this pullover is the perfect go to item for the Fall season of outdoor living! Instructions are provided for long or ¾ sleeve length.

The Winding Roads Cardigan features three sizes of the same cable arranged in an interesting way making the pattern super easy and fun to work. Worked top down starting with construction of the saddle shoulders and horizontal back neck panel. Stitches for the body are then picked up and worked in one piece to the armhole with a contiguous style...

Construction is Top-Down beginning with a provisional cast on of the back straps. The back neck is shaped, and back is worked to the underarm with shaping. The front is picked up from the back straps and worked similarly to the underarm with shaping. At the underarm, stitches are cast on and the body is joined to be worked in the round downward...

The halo of kid mohair is like a fine mist and works well with the simple lines of this interesting slip stitch pattern. Paired with easy garter stitch and simple shaping, a favorite of mine for beach or TV knitting.

Drape yourself in luxury with this eye-catching shawl. Worked in two or three colors of sock yarn. The mosaic stitch pattern is simple to work as only one color is used at a time. A pop of a third color adds an extra layer of interest to this shawl worked mostly in two colors. Choose highly contrasting colors to show off those pyramids or simil...

When my dear friend Elena who grew up in Ukraine along with her husband Igor showed me her creation, I knew we had to put this into pattern form and post on Ravelry.

When my dear friend Elena who grew up in Ukraine along with her husband Igor showed me her creation, I knew we had to put this into pattern form and post on Ravelry.

Vests are in style- (Especially vests that that are scholarly!)

The Merfolk Fade Shawl is worked side to side on the bias in two directions from a dividing line at the top of the shawl creating an edging. Three colors of dk weight that can be blended are all that are needed to create this colorful, fun shawl. Bright vibrant shades of multicolored yarn are shown here, but for a more subdued look, solid color...

Pullover is worked in st st from the top down in the round. Short rows are added to shape the neckline. Once the circular yoke is complete, sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the body is worked separately. Sleeves are worked top down in the round.

These socks are worked from the top down with a heel flap and gusset. Simple single cables and seed stitch are featured in this geometric stitch pattern which is provided both in chart and written format.

These fun, colorful socks are worked from the top down with a heel flap and gusset. Worked in two colors of sock yarn with a simple stripe, the fair isle adds tiny bit of challenge to this otherwise straightforward knit.

Easton is worked from the bottom up in one piece to the armholes at which point the back and fronts are worked separately. Sleeves are worked back and forth from the bottom up and the sleeve cap is sewn into the armhole. The stitch pattern along the yoke consists of staggered lines of twisted ribbing. The layout for these lines is provided in c...

For a limited time, in honor of the pattern release of the Baby Jughead hat, both the baby and the adult patterns will be on sale for 50% off. Sale runs through Dec 31, 2020.

This cardigan is worked from the top down and has many interesting design details. First of all, since it is top down, there are many instructions in the beginning so be forewarned. Once you’ve reached the underarm join, things get much easier. The shoulders are extended down the sleeves for a dramatic look. Also, the front shoulders extend to ...

A slightly cropped, oversized raglan jacket with a three-button closure at the neck and bell sleeves. Worked top down in one piece to underarm. Sleeve sts are placed on hold and the body is worked downward. A great pattern for the beginning top down sweater knitter; this pattern includes simple raglan shaping and easy techniques. It is worked a...

Pinelands shawl is an asymmetrical, triangular shaped shawl worked in two colors of DK weight merino wool. The shawl is worked end to end on the bias with two increases on one end and one decrease on the other, creating the asymmetry. It features stockinette, two simple lace patterns and a garter slip stitch pattern. Using only 230 yards of eac...

For a limited time - these mitts will be on sale for $3.00 if you purchase them through 8/15. Plenty of time to get them knit for the fall season.

Sometimes the small hopes we have can carry us far. This shawl worked in an elegant merino/cashmere/silk yarn in a dreamy shade of dusty rose will inspire and motivate. Most of the shawl is worked in simple garter although slipped stitches in the garter and traveling yarnovers in the edging will keep you engaged. The Small Hope Shawl is worked ...

When winter fades and spring is in the air – that’s the magic time when we usually get motivated to knit something special. This light-weight cardigan is the perfect project to get into the spring knitting spirit. Worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan shaping, in shades of color that fade and blend, this design has all the right eleme...

Katsumi is a triangular, asymmetrical shaped shawl that is knit on the bias in a hand dyed merino/yak yarn. The softness and warmth of yak is comparable to cashmere and is so luxurious when worn against the skin. Geometric mosaic patterns combined with easy garter make knitting this a breeze.

Hand dyed brushed alpaca and silk mimics the brush strokes of Impressionist painting masters. Worked on larger needles, this lace weight, halo-like yarn creates a fabric that

RiverRun is a crescent shaped shawl knit from the top down starting with a garter stitch, shoulder hugging body followed by an elegant scalloped lace edging. Starting with just a few stitches the shawl grows quickly with 6 increases on every RS row.

Hana means Spring in Japanese, but this shawl can be a wonderful accent to your wardrobe in all seasons. Hana is an asymmetric triangular shaped shawl knit from side to side. Stripes of garter and simple lace worked on the bias create striking diagonal lines that stand out when worn.

The wavy stitch pattern featured in Oceane looks difficult but really is not challenging at all ~ trust me, you will have it memorized in no time! The most challenging aspect is the setup of the front neck so focus on that!

Sometime a shawl is all you need on a windy day….

This crescent shaped shawl begins with a few stitches at the neck and grows with satisfying speed at the rate of six increases every other row. The body of the shawl contains colorful garter stripes with small bell-shaped picots. These are worked by increasing 1 stitch into 7 and then gradually decreasing back over 3 rows. A simple ripple edgin...

Cables and lace adorn this circular yoke cardigan. The set-in pockets and roomy fit add a modern touch to this classic wardrobe essential.

The Front and Back of this pullover are worked separately from the bottom up and seamed at the shoulders. Sleeve stitches are picked up from the Body and worked back and forth from the top down. The Lace pattern is presented in chart form only.

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In honor of the release of the Baby Jughead Hat, this hat will be on sale for 50% off for a limited time. The sale will run through December 31, 2020.

Linnie is a boxy, oversized pullover that is worked from the bottom up in two pieces that are seamed together at the shoulders and along the sides. A sampler of stitch patterns that are fun to knit and look amazing.

If you are a fan of seed stitch, then Seedling is a pattern for you! It will keep you on your toes at first but in no time at all you will be flying through the repeats. The stitch pattern is given in chart form only.

Slouchy woman’s hat with rolled brim. The cable detail peeks out from under the brim. Brim is knitted flat and seamed. The remainder of the hat is worked by picking up stitches and working in the round.

Originally published in 2010, I revised this pattern in May, 2020 to correct some typos, fix some errors (what was I thinking?), and make it overall a much better pattern. My 10 years of pattern writing has taught me a lot (like for example not to spell purl as pearl!). I do think the design has merit though and I plan on making a top down vers...