Long before Saratoga Springs became famous for its rich history of horse racing, it was known as one of the premiere resort destinations in the country. People from near and far traveled to Saratoga Springs to take “the cure” by indulging in mineral baths and drinking from the various springs around town. Over time, Saratoga Springs became know...

Winter Warmer first begins with a few stitches, then increases at the beginning and end of each row to set up your width.

This wrap owes it’s beautiful drape and feel to Tess Designer Yarns Baby Alpaca and Silk!

This pattern cleverly uses a similar stitch pattern for both lace sections. A slight modification results in a totally different look!

This cozy neck scarf provides just the right amount of warmth and style!

This cozy, quick knit hat reminds me of snowflakes lazily drifting down, covering everything it encounters in a blanket of white.

This cozy hat and fingerless mitts set has knit-purl chevron and textured patterns reminiscent of a tree lined mountain range waiting for the snow to reach it’s branches. You’ll be reminded of your favorite winter mountain scene every time you wear it!

Chase off the chill with this stylish accessory! Deer Creek is part of my Chill Chasers collection, a series of asymmetrical bandana cowls. Each cowl works up quickly, and will make great gifts! Be sure to also make one for yourself!

Be ready for the cool weather in this stylish poncho!

Chase off the chill with this stylish accessory! Garden Gate is part of my Chill Chasers collection, a series of asymmetrical bandana cowls. Each cowl works up quickly, and will make great gifts!

Chase off the chill with this stylish accessory! Windowpanes is part of my Chill Chasers collection, a series of asymmetrical bandana cowls. Each cowl works up quickly, and will make great gifts! Be sure to also make one for yourself!

Chase off the chill with this stylish accessory! Season’s Change is the first of a new collection I’m introducing called Chill Chasers, which will be a series of asymmetrical bandana cowls. Each one works up quickly, and will make great gifts! Be sure to also make one for yourself!

These are the companion mitts to my Morse Code Wrap. Make them both for a great ensemble!

This versatile wrap gradually fades from a light background through to a dark one, with a slipped stitch pattern of dots and dashes throughout. Wear it as a scarf, shawl, or fasten it at your shoulder like a poncho.

A picot cast on and little bobbles and bits of lace all add up to a pair of pretty fingerless mitts that celebrate the beauty of a flower garden in spring!

Snowflakes lightly drifting down from a winter sky was the inspiration for this shawl. Wrap it around your shoulders or scrunch it up and wear it around your neck. Either way, it’s light warmth will keep you cozy on a winter day!

This fun cowl will knit up quickly and make great gifts for everyone on your list!

The stitch pattern for this hat creates swirls of knits and purls. It’s fun to knit and will be a sweet treat for yourself and others!

Celebrate autumn’s splendor! This project will be enjoyable to work on as colors and short rowed leaves flow rhythmically from your needles!

Learn how four rectangles and a bit of shaping become a great layering piece!

This easy to memorize pattern is comprised of multiple yarn overs. The result is a design that mimics the movement of sea foam atop the water. This is a great introduction to lace knitting, and would also keep the interest of a more experienced knitter.

This design provides a great introduction to lace knitting. Alternating decreases and increases come together to form a light pattern reminiscent of lace mesh.

This drapey scarf is knit on the bias, has stripes of varying widths and is knit in a fun stitch pattern to give you an accessory that looks more complicated than it really is. Pick out 3 favorite colors to make a scarf that is truly your own!

Ribbing all around these mitts provides lots of flexibility to the sizing of this pattern.

This fun, easy to work triangular shawl is named after the Greek word for asymmetric, which is how this shawl is constructed. Cascade’s North Shore Prints yarn creates the fair-isle striped patterning which gives this accessory added interest.

Simple 3 x 2 ribbing and chunky yarn provide a quick knit. These boot cuffs will make great gifts for everyone on your list.

This elegant, drapey shawl is just enough to keep the chill off and add a dash to your favorite ensemble. Notes are provided at the end to make a scarf-sized version.

This fun capelet knits up quickly!

Ribbing on the underside of these mitts provides a lot of flexibility to the sizing of this pattern.

This hat looks great on a guy or gal and will stretch to fit a multitude of head sizes.

This hat looks great on a guy or gal and will stretch to fit a multitude of head sizes.

This is the companion to my Plaited Cable Scarf design. Together they make a great set for yourself or to give as a gift!

Two types of cables adorn this rich looking scarf. The directions give you the option to keep it flat or join it into a circle, as well as directions to knit it in worsted or aran weight yarn. Cabling is simple and done on the same rows so it’s a great project for knitters new to cable knitting as well as more experienced knitters!

I designed this shawl as a homage to the slogan that is often used to describe Saratoga: “Health, History, Horses”. Health for the mineral springs that flow throughout the City, history for the Victorian era which made Saratoga Springs famous, and horses for the rise of horse racing in Saratoga Springs.

Love the look of entrelac but hesitant to try it?

Named for the river that flows from Vermont into New York. This elegant accessory is knit sideways from end to end. The lace edgings will remind you of the flowing river. Pattern includes directions for a scarf, shawlette, and shawl.

This is another in my “Saratoga Springs” pattern collection, and is a complement to my “Daily Double Mitts” pattern. I named it “Trifecta” because in a trifecta, you have to have the 1st 3 horses in a race in order to win.

Another in my popular “Waymore” series! This one is done in a reversible lace pattern, perfect for warm

Colors play out in all directions in this easy to knit, fun to wear scarf.

Just like the title says, you’ll find way more ways to wear this piece than you imagined!

Boys and girls alike will look great in this cardigan. The XO cable pattern (which reminds me of hugs and kisses - hence the name) is only done on the fronts to provide a point of interest; the rest of the sweater is a simple 3x3 rib. Shaping is minimal, done only at the armholes and neck (both front and back). Knit in soft cotton, and with a r...

Fashion versatility at its finest! See how a rectangle can be transformed into a multi-seasonal, multi-functional garment. The lace pattern is easy enough to memorize while also keeping your interest. Evenly spaced buttonholes along the edges allow the wearer endless possibilities. Subtle shaping is achieved by changing needle size throughout. ...

Knit this in a soft and incredibly warm alpaca or any yarn that works up to the specified gauge. Whether you wear it as a vest, shawl, or buttoned hood, make no mistake, you’ll always look fabulous!

I saw a piece like this in one of the recent fashion magazines and knew I could design one myself. I worked out a different type of cable which is lots of fun to do once you get the hang of it. I knit this piece flat and joined the ends (instructions for a 3 needle bind off included) but you could just as easily knit it in the round (note: cabl...

After deciding to design a scarf using horseshoe lace, it was only natural to name it after a term used in horse racing (as I did with my Daily Double mitts). This time, however, I thought it would be fun to use a play on words and so came up with the title Win, Lace or Show. I chose a strong red for this piece, but this design would look equal...

Saratoga Springs, NY (where I was born and still live) has always been known for its rich tradition of thoroughbred racing. So it is only fitting that I named these fingerless mitts, adorned with a horseshoe cable, after a term in horse racing. Fun and fast to knit up (using an aran weight yarn), these will make great gifts no matter what the o...

When I saw this stitch pattern in one of my books I immediately thought how great it would look knit up in a baby blanket. Dimensions given are for crib size but you could easily make it larger by casting on more stitches or using a thicker yarn and larger needles, or both!

A simple, straightforward cardigan with two different options provided. You can begin with a seed stitch bottom (for a boy) or with a pretty lace bottom (for a girl – see closeup photo). With such a wide range of sizes provided, your recipients will enjoy these timeless classics for years to come.