This collection is what happens when I fall in love with a stitch pattern. This unusual cable just would not leave my brain alone….and I never got tired of knitting it. Once I’d explored all the possibilities for the full size version, I adapted it to use for smaller garments. I can face it–-I went a little nuts!

I love Shakespeare comedies. Even though they are predictable, and (in the current liberated climate) dreadfully un-PC, there is just something universally appealing about the Bard’s sense of humor. Throw in a few cross-dressing women, add some gender-bending repartee and sneak in a practical joke or two and you just can’t go wrong.

I  am a big fan of garter stitch.  It’s an easy fabric to make–in fact The Ubiquitous First Garter Stitch Scarf is usually the first thing a new knitter attempts.  But the best thing about garter stitch is how it plays with color.  Whether your yarn has long, gently changing swaths of color, is hand-painted, or  if you’re simply creating stripes from your stash of remnants, garter stitch will make the colors pop!  

When designing Rime’s the Reason for Knitty I fell in love

When I recently was given the opportunity to create a design featuring Knit Picks Stroll Hand Paint I was inspired by the colorway “Coffee Shop” to create an homage to a turtle shell. I paired Coffee Shop with another great Knit Picks product–Stroll Tonal in the Cucumber colorway to create the lozenge look of the terrapin shell. The constructio...

At knitting one evening, my friend announced that her super power was that all hats look good on her. For just the tiniest moment, I hated her (sorry Nadine). At that time I had yet to find a knitted hat that looked better on me than a standard ball cap. What’s a knitwear designer to do? Well, design a hat with a bill, of course!

Réchauffé (rāˌSHōˈfā) – a dish of warmed over food (i.e., leftovers)

Sometimes a cold wind blows a chill in my bones

Sometimes a cold wind blows a chill in my bones

After I created the Jocelyn Summer Cardi for a summer wedding, I realized the phenomenon of sleeveless dresses was even more of a problem for winter events. The shape of this cardi is ideal to wear with a dress–there’s enough of it to warm your shoulders and not so much it interferes with the overall shape of the garment. It is waist length in ...

Have you found the perfect dress for a summer event–perfect that is, but for the missing sleeves? This happened to me when planning to attend my niece’s wedding. I needed a garment to cover my shoulders that was pretty enough to complement my dress and yet cool enough to wear in the summer heat. This light-weight cardigan fit the bill perfectly...

This generously sized, plaid baby blanket is suitable for a modern, gender-neutral nursery. The fabric is constructed with Knit Picks CotLin by first making the background with plain stripes (Swan, Moroccan Red, Sagebrush and Thicket) with strategically placed pairs of elongated stitches worked in anticipation of the vertical stripes. Next, sti...

Baaaaaaa!!!!! This large, soft and squashy cushion has rapidly become the snuggle-up favorite at my house! Each whimsical cushion has a white sheep on one side and a black sheep on the other. They are seriously charming and bring smiles to all who see them!

Things have been rather quiet here at QueenieKnits the past few months. I just completed a major pattern and I needed a break from the needles. I decided to use my down time to dig out the crochet hooks and rejuvenate my washcloth stash.

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This quick, shoulder warming cowl is made with just 100 grams of DK weight yarn (pictured here in Knit Picks, Cotlin). It is worked in the round beginning at the neck with a narrow garter stitch edge. It then transitions into a lacy leaf pattern that becomes larger with each repeat of the motif. With just 70 rounds you create a cowl that gently...

I designed these mitts in honor of my son’s 21st birthday. He’s rather notorious for both loving and losing fingerless the fingerless mitts I make for him. For his birthday, I came up with the solution to his dilemma. He chose his favorite sock yarn from my stash and I promised to keep knitting these mitts until the yarn ran out. That way he wo...

Five years ago at a knitting retreat, my friends and I decided it would be a good idea to cross a wash cloth with a slipper to make a quick and fun way to clean the floors. I had fond memories of dancing my floor clean with my children when they were little so I was totally game. I wrote, they test-knitted and gave feedback…and Spot Shots were ...

Several years ago I self-published a pattern for DK weight, garter stitch mittens that were knit sideways. The problem I ran into at that time was the cuffs. They weren’t able to snug against the wrist–and that let the cold in! Back then, the best solution I could find for the “gappiness” at the cuffs was to add an I-cord around the wrist. It l...

Picture this…it’s 4 PM on December 24th. You suddenly realize you forgot to get Great Aunt Martha a Christmas present. Never fear! With 88 yards of super bulky yarn you can have a pair of slippers in just a few hours. They come in one size–but that one size is super stretchy so they should fit most adults. They’re incredibly comfortable and sup...

As I assembled patterns for my eBook, The Queen’s Garters, I realized I use short rows a lot! To make it easier to make my designs, I thought I should create a tutorial pattern for the collection. It turned out so well I decided to offer it separately–and for free!

Have an over-air conditioned office? Or, have the evenings gotten just a bit too chilly for you? Papillon is the perfect garment for you. It looks fabulous, is practically effortless to wear–and feels like a big warm hug.

Announcing: The Queen’s Garters!! An ebook collection of 16 garter stitch patterns by designer, teacher and self appointed monarch Jodie Gordon Lucas. Available October 2015 through Ravelry and www.QueenieKnits.com.

Some designs come more easily than others. For weeks, I had the image of a lattice created with elongated diamonds with each diamond surrounded by a vibrant contrasting color, but I couldn’t decide how to make it. Fair Isle would be too heavy. Intarsia would have too many bobbins to fiddle with (which would make for an incredibly unpleasant kni...

Some designs come more easily than others. For weeks, I had the image of a lattice created with elongated diamonds with each diamond surrounded by a vibrant contrasting color, but I couldn’t decide how to make it. Fair Isle would be too heavy. Intarsia would have too many bobbins to fiddle with (which would make for an incredibly unpleasant kni...

Recently I visited Knitting Temptations, a charming yarn shop in Dublin, Ohio. As I was checking out, the owner, Karen, asked me if I had ever heard of Reywa yarn (I hadn’t). She then proceeded to place in front of me the most heavenly yarn I have ever touched. Reywa is made with Yak fiber–which is so soft it simply must be experienced. She the...

My knitting group has a tradition of holding twice-yearly retreats. On a retreat, we sleep very little, laugh a great deal, eat delicious food (chocolate and wine feature prominently) and generally enjoy a slumber party type atmosphere while escaping our everyday cares.

For those who expressed an interest in both designs, I have set up discount of $3.00 for the purchase of the second Serenedipity pattern (they don’t have to be purchased simultaneously).

For those who expressed an interest in both designs, I have set up discount of $3.00 for the purchase of the second Serenedipity pattern (they don’t have to be purchased simultaneously).

Ridge Top Echo was designed at the request of a friend. She had 3 coordinating skeins of yarn in her stash and wanted to make a cowl that would incorporate all of them about equally. She also requested that the cowl in some way symbolize the hilliness of our beloved Appalachian foothills.

Chromatic Convergence was designed with long colorways in mind. It’s created in two pieces which are worked from the outer points to the center and then worked in the round to join the two halves. By using Chroma and taking a little care to match color progressions on each side, a stunning diamond is created in the center of the shawl!

We all have significant dates in our lives when we find ourselves remembering events from years past. But, for recovering alcoholics and addicts, anniversaries are a huge deal. As the one-year anniversary of a loved-one’s sobriety approached, I knew I wanted to commemorate that year in a way that celebrated each individual daily accomplishment....

Save $3 when purchasing the Totally Biased Collection (The Hoodie; The Cardi; and, The Summer Top)

Save $3 when purchasing the Totally Biased Collection (The Hoodie; The Cardi; and, The Summer Top)

Save $3 when purchasing the Totally Biased Collection (The Hoodie; The Cardi; and, The Summer Top)

Save $1.00 when purchasing both Steampunk Collar and Cuffs

Save $1.00 when purchasing both Steampunk Collar and Steampunk Cuffs

The Tangier Tote uses stitch patterns inspired by middle eastern motifs and is ideal for those making their first foray into Fair Isle. In fact, I created the pattern to use in my class “Don’t Be Stranded” where I teach my preferred two-handed Fair Isle method with woven floats.

Update June 26, 2015. Today, the United States Supreme Court made same sex marriage legal in every state.

Update issued on 5/2/13 to correct several minor gremlins. Be sure to check your library for an update if you downloaded before then.

This design is about choices and was inspired by Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken”. The first line of the poem “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…” is graphically depicted both in the textured stitch pattern (created with just knits and purls) and in the yarn color of the sample.

Difficulty: Intermediate

errata alert 3/23/14

These gorgeous socks feature an unusual butterfly look cable that caught my imagination for several months (see my Rime’s the Reason collection).

Appearances can be deceiving. Take a second look. This is not your typical half-circle shawl.

I love Shakespeare comedies. Even though they are predictable, and (in the current liberated climate) dreadfully un-PC, there is just something universally appealing about the Bard’s sense of humor. Throw in a few cross-dressing women, add some gender-bending repartee and sneak in a practical joke or two and you just can’t go wrong.

I love Shakespeare comedies. Even though they are predictable, and (in the current liberated climate) dreadfully un-PC, there is just something universally appealing about the Bard’s sense of humor. Throw in a few cross-dressing women, add some gender-bending repartee and sneak in a practical joke or two and you just can’t go wrong.

I love Shakespeare comedies. Even though they are predictable, and (in the current liberated climate) dreadfully un-PC, there is just something universally appealing about the Bard’s sense of humor. Throw in a few cross-dressing women, add some gender-bending repartee and sneak in a practical joke or two and you just can’t go wrong.

I love Shakespeare comedies. Even though they are predictable, and (in the current liberated climate) dreadfully un-PC, there is just something universally appealing about the Bard’s sense of humor. Throw in a few cross-dressing women, add some gender-bending repartee and sneak in a practical joke or two and you just can’t go wrong.

I love Shakespeare comedies. Even though they are predictable, and (in the current liberated climate) dreadfully un-PC, there is just something universally appealing about the Bard’s sense of humor. Throw in a few cross-dressing women, add some gender-bending repartee and sneak in a practical joke or two and you just can’t go wrong.

I love Shakespeare comedies. Even though they are predictable, and (in the current liberated climate) dreadfully un-PC, there is just something universally appealing about the Bard’s sense of humor. Throw in a few cross-dressing women, add some gender-bending repartee and sneak in a practical joke or two and you just can’t go wrong.

While working on the technical editing for the Rime’s the Reason jacket (see Knitty, Winter 2012) I decided to change the construction of the hood to make it a bit easier to knit.

As I was completing the Rime’s the Reason jacket design (See Knitty, Winter 2012), I realized I had all the components present for a men’s pullover—interesting construction; a striking, gender-neutral stitch pattern; and perhaps most importantly I was still in the creative zone and had not yet forgotten the calculations and general stitch-witch...

errata

Nori from seaweed

‘“O Frabjous day! Calooh! Callay!”

Market bags are an excellent project for a newer knitter to cut their teeth on when they’re ready to begin knitting in the round. They’re relatively quick to make, incredibly useful and make wonderful gifts.

Well Spotted is an ideal pattern to highlight hand painted yarns. The vast majority of this sock is worked in very simple stockinette stitch. The spots are created by knitting into a stitch 5 rounds below and unraveling the stitches above it. The socks are suitable for men, women and children and come in five sizes.

No, moths haven’t infested these socks—but the lace pattern might make you look twice.

for fingering weight yarns gauge is 22.5 sts/21 rows per 4 inches in Bold Japanese Waves. Yarn requirements are 400, 1000, 1175 and 1800 yards for the 4 sizes offered.

Gingko trees have some seriously cool looking leaves. They are shaped like fans with a crenelated lower edge which is divided by a vertical slit (biloba literally means 2 lobes). They are green most of the year but in the fall they turn an amazing yellow. If you are fortunate enough to stumble upon a gingko tree on a breezy day you’ll find the ...

If you downloaded version 1 in my Happy Spring giveaway please note the following changes made in later versions:

This design is an adaptation of the Vintage Rabbit pattern by Sara E. Kellner which Sara has graciously allowed me to publish. This pattern does not stand alone. You will need a copy of Sara’s pattern for needles, stitch instructions, materials and assembly instructions.

5/17/12 Errata: Even Ostrich Plumes

are you steek phobic??: I recently released this demo showing how to do the weaving method I like in purl. This means you can now work Wrought Iron in rows!!! Sure wish I’d come up with this when I originally designed it. Oh happy day!

Note: Pattern includes both sock and fingerless mitts patterns. Mitts are listed separately on Rav so they will show up on pattern searches, but they are included in the pattern. You need not purchase both.

Note: Pattern includes both sock and fingerless mitts patterns. Socks are listed separately on Rav so they will show up on pattern searches, but they are included in the pattern. You need not purchase both.

This delicate little accessory is knit in garter-stitch lace with cotton thread on teeny tiny needles! It is the perfect heirloom for the bride! When I included this pattern in my ebook The Queen’s Garters, I updated the writing and created a chart–something I wasn’t able to do when I designed it years ago!

My grandmother is a class act: beautiful, resourceful, practical, glamorous, and resilient. As a war bride, she followed her new husband across the country and then worked in a factory making B-29 wheels while he served in the Pacific theater. As a young mother, she worked hard to support her family in an era where that “simply was not done”. A...

Manici (Mah--nee--kee) is Greek (ahem—geek??) for sleeve.

MustGo is a sampler pillow cover recipe created to use a hodgepodge of worsted weight wool remnants. All of the stitch patterns used in MustGo can be found in Barbara G. Walker’s Treasury of Knitting Patterns.

Shortly after the publication of my Kink neckwarmer in Knitty (First Fall 2010), I went on a sock-yarn, mini-shawl spree. Sock yarn is so pretty, decadent and efficient (a single 100g skein is usually enough for a nice little shawl). Unfortunately, on more than one occasion I ran out of yarn before the shawl was done. After yet another desperat...

This design was the product of youth, stupidity, an embarrassing crash and a damaged sweater. I’m a young(ish) woman with POTS who must use a wheelchair outside my home. When the wheelchair became a part of my life, I entered my second toddlerhood. My motto is “I’ll do it myself.”—Well, at least until I can’t.

Every sock knitter has it—an ever-growing stash of leftover sock yarn. If ever there was yarn with a personality, it’s this motley collection of (ahem) cast-offs. It whines “I’m so pretty, please use me.” It nags: “Don’t you love me anymore?” It mocks: “Ha! I cost a small fortune and I’ll never be used.” If the voices of abandoned sock yarns ha...