My love affair with lace began early in my knitting career. I was gleefully buying lace yarn left and right and that meant I had to find ways to use that yarn. As my confidence grew, I started to design my own lace patterns. I hope you will find the mix to be just as entertaining as I do. The lace patterns included in this e-book range from small projects in heavier yarn like mitts to gloriously huge laceweight shawls. There are 8 patterns included in this e-book for your kniting pleasure. I’ve priced it for $18 which is $9 less than if you bought each pattern individually!

Explore lace with 17 patterns that range from simple cowls to expressive and elegant shawls. With stitches inspired by Estonian, Shetland, and modern lace traditions, in a range of shapes including crescents, triangles, and rectangles; these patterns will inspire you to knit something fun and lacy.

Order your full copy of the e-book with all 14 patterns through Ravelry or the print book through BlackSheep at Orenco!

Mitts have been one of my favorite things to knit throughout the years. They are quick, warm, still allow me the use of my fingers, and use very little yarn. They make great gifts, stash busting projects, and pallettes for learning.

I decided that it might be nice to put together a little “set” of my Twisted Love patterns. I priced it so that you get 3 patterns for the price of 2! It’s my little gift to you in case you like the patterns as much as I do. :)

Cables have been one of my favorite things to knit throughout the years. When I learned how to cable without a cable needle, it really opened up my appreciation for all things cabled. I have explored easy cables, hard cables, twisted stitch cables, and start and stop cables. They are lovely as an accent or an allover pattern. I just can’t get enough of those lovely cables!

This year our MKAL is designed by Kelli Slack. It’s a different concept where you collect clues at each shop you visit and make either a cowl or scarf, as long as you want it, and with as many or few repeats of the stitch patterns as you want too. ​You can use mini skeins, full skeins, leftovers, or any combination of fingering weight yarns. Cl...

2020 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from Purly Shell Fiber Arts!

Alida is a whimsical pattern. The side motifs are a twisted stitch pattern based on a stitch pattern in Twisted-Stitch Knitting by Maria Erlbacher that I fell in love with. The center cable is a basic open cable. The wending cables remind me of a narrow track up a hill. I can imagine the goat kids leaping across the meadow while a young girl wa...

This sideways knit shawl highlights some special techniques. Simple repeating lace, beads, texture stitches, and easy colorwork grace the different sections of the shawl. We will explore the beauty of Oregon through the sections and 5 different patterns that represent different agricultural products and geographic features of the state. This pa...

2021 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from Heart2Heart Knitting & Fiber Arts!

This little hat is based on the tale of the Queen Bee. Two princes set out on an adventure and become lost to their reckless ways. Their youngest brother sets out to find them and in the process, saves a nest of ants, a hive of bees, and a flock of ducks. When the brothers come upon an enchanted castle, the two eldest brothers are turned to sto...

This little socks are based on the tale of the Queen Bee. Two princes set out on an adventure and become lost to their reckless ways. Their youngest brother sets out to find them and in the process, saves a nest of ants, a hive of bees, and a flock of ducks. When the brothers come upon an enchanted castle, the two eldest brothers are turned to ...

ERRATA: the heel flap should be K25 (not K24) and P25 (not P24)

Astro may have been the beloved family pet, but he had style all of his own. You’ll feel stylish too in this 3/4 octagon shawl with cables and lace. The lightweight cables and stockinete fabric will feel warm over your shoulders while the flowing lace edge will flutter nicely as you move. Constructed with a seed stitch edging and a tab cast-on,...

Erratta at bottom of Notes If you purchased a print copy, please email kelli@kellislackdesigns.com to receive an updated PDF.

Note! Chris asked me to make her a fun shawl for MDSW 2015. Stop by her booth to see Belle in person and pick up a hard copy of the pattern. :) Available in the Knitter Bunny store May 4.

I just love looking at old knitting patterns, pamphlets, books, magazines, or any crafting items I can put my hands on. Part of my time is spent scouring antique stores and flea markets for knitted items and crafting things to “rescue.” The inspiration for this capelet came from just such a find.

Black Widow is a strong character and unafraid to use her looks to her advantage. She needed a shrug that was both sexy and practical. Afterall, she might need to escape a tricky situation.

I have been coveting the yarn I used for these mitts for months. I finally bought a ball and had so much fun finding just the right stitch pattern to show off the halo. It had to have just enough pop to not be obscured, and yet have texture and zing. In deference to the name of the stitch pattern, I decided to call these the Blackout Mitts.

Join us for the BlackSheep Sampler Blacket-A-Long. You may join us in the shop if you are local, on the Ravelry forum if you are not, or take Kelli’s SkillShare class videos for extra help along the way. This sampler will start with easier knitting patterns and progress to more difficult and more advanced techniques. We even have a crochet opti...

Errata: Row 1 in Chart 1 has an asterisk in the wrong spot. It should read: Row 1: yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, * k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo,* repeat from * to * as needed across row, k2, yo

These socks are the April pattern and are available as a kit through the Black Sheep Hoppy Feet Sock Club.

Yikes! I had some math errors, but hopefully, it is all fixed in the latest version. 10/2019

Available through BlackSheep at Orenco as a kit only for the month of November 2016.

Fingering weight cotton makes the cutest baby cardigans and with a tab cast on, v-neck, integrated seed stitch edging, and slipped stitch colorwork you might find yourself amused along the way. I love the interplay of light and dark colors in this cardigan, but you can choose to heighten or downplay the colors.

Camas flowers are a beautiful native wild flower in the Pacific Northwest. Once used by the native peoples as a staple food, the flowers are now enjoyed as a welcome harbinger of summer.

The Chehalem mountains are a small mountain range in Oregon that separates the Wilamette and Tualatin valleys. There are many wineries that dot the hills and valleys of those slopes, producing some of the finest wines in the region. This scarf is meant to evoke the gentle and drastic slopes of those small mountains and pay homage to the dedicat...

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Available exclusively with your passport at BlackSheep Fiber Emporium during the Slow Yarn Crawl from June 1-Aug 31, 2018.

2023 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from Purly Shell Fiber Arts!

Yarn: 1/2 skein of Teresa Ruch Designs 5/2 Tencel, 100% tencel, ~200-260 yards used depending on size

The Crianza Shrug is named for a a classification of Spanish wine. Crianza’s are the young, bold wines; meant to be enjoyed early in their life. This shrug is the same; joyful and bold. Constructed from side to side with a repetitive lace pattern, you’ll enjoy switching from round to flat knitting and back again. Increases, decreases, and ribbi...

Daphne is the chic character. The one with perfect hair and perfect shoes and perfect make-up. She always looks good whether chased by Redbeard’s Ghost, the Creeper, or the Miner Forty-Niner. When I thought of the perfect pattern for Daphne, I knew I needed a pattern that could be worn long and chic or wrapped around me during a chase scene!

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Wending cables and zigzag lace grace this lace edged wrap. Named for the Diamond Peak Mountain in Oregon, the cables, lace, and shapes will hopefully remind you of some of the majesty of the mountain and the many activities that may be found there. If you ever find yourself in the Willamette National Forest, looking for a trail to hike there is...

Available exclusively with your passport at Purly Shell during the Slow Yarn Crawl from May 24- Sept 2, 2019.

This pattern is the March pattern and is available as a kit through the Black Sheep Hoppy Feet Sock Club.

These socks are the October pattern and are available exclusively through the Black Sheep Hoppy Feet Sock Club until January 2016.

This pattern was originally published as BlackSheep at Orenco’s contribution to the 2017 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 2 – 5, 2017 in Portland, Oregon.

Elroy was a more difficult character for me to design. I wanted something fun, challenging, and yet not too hard to work. I’ll confess that I had to keep my chart in front of me for most of the repeats! With short rows, triple yarnovers, and an eyelet edging, I think you’ll find this knit just challenging enough to hold your attention!

Errata: Row 7 of the edging pattern should read: k2, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2, sk2p, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2, repeat from * to * 5 times, sk2p, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2, ssk, k1

Beachcombing is a popular pastime in Oregon along its more than 300 miles of beaches. While agate, shells, and driftwood are common finds, you may also stumble across Japanese glass fishing floats, jelly fish, and and seaweed. Lincoln City celebrates beachcombing every year by placing glass floats on its beaches in the summer, but no matter wha...

Sometimes its just fun to pair simple lace with easy slipped stitch colorwork for a slightly curved triangular shawl. Plus, making this shawl allowed me to use two fun colors of fingering weight yarn. The repeats in this shawl mean that you could use one main color and several mini skeins to make a rainbow or gradient or jazzy

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This little cowl was inspired by the early blooms of spring. Forsythia are one of the first to thrust their yellow blooms towards the light and this combination of patterns made me think of the bare twigs before blooming as well as the burst of flowers after.

For Freddy, I knew that I needed a little different pattern. Something that would evoke manly Freddy, but also show off his signature colors to their best advantage. I decided to take a leap and try a simple open front cardigan with short sleeves. I chose yarn overs as my increases to give the shoulders a slightly open appearance and simple gar...

2021 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from BlackSheep Fiber Emporium!

2021 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from B Town Yarn!

If Gamora were to go out for a date, this is the kind of bad-a** shawl she would wear. Strong points, bold color changes, and a touch of feminine lace grace this long two-color shawl. Don’t be afraid to add another repeat, following the same series of steps I have established in the pattern.

Gold. Silver. Bronze. Pewter. Shining metals that attract and adorn us. Add some sparkling beads and the shimmer is unquestionable. In this sideways knit shawl that uses wraps and turns to gently curve, beads are combined with Teresa’s rich colors to give the appearance of molten metal.

In the tale of the Goose Girl, a princess is tricked into switching places with her maid on the way to meet a prince. She is given the task of tending the geese with the Goose Boy, but every day she must beg the wind to blow the Goose Boy’s hat away while she braids her hair so the Goose Boy won’t pull her hair. With a broad braided cable, top-...

Growlers are large bottles for toting fresh beer from your favorite tap to your home. Economical, intelligent, fun, and functional, these bottles can be found all over Portland, OR. I couldn’t think of a better name for this hat which was inspired by all of the adjectives I used to describe the bottles. This hat features easy to work blocks of ...

The Growler Mitts are the perfect match for your Growler Hat. With an easy knit and purl repeat that shows off the lovely variegation of the Lilliput yarn, you’ll whip this knit off your needles in no time. A stockinette thumb gusset is the perfect accent for the texture of the mitt body. I’ve used my favorite gusset once again, so your thumb w...

2020 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from 3 Wild Sheep!

Sometimes you just need a hat to lift your spirits. With this wide heart cable and a jaunty pom pom, I hope a smile comes to you every time you put this hat on your head. It’s the perfect gift to tell someone else you are thinking about the and wishing them a joyful day too. Who wouldn’t feel loved with this warm, cabled, pom pom topped hat on ...

Need a quick, cute pattern? Something a little slouchy and comfortable? The Heather Hat may just fit the bill. This delightfully easy and fun hat is simple to work. The slight lace pattern lends a bit of flair to an otherwise plain hat. Meant to be an extra slouchy hat, the bouncy merino may need a bit of blocking to open the lace and allow the...

I am most fond of the little hedgehog. Often thought of as a mascot for lace makers because of the many “pins” on the hedgehog’s back, I like them because they are small and cute. I chose a rotund tummied hedgehog for this cowl and hope you’ll enjoy knitting and wearing the cowl as much as I enjoyed designing and knitting it to share with you!

I am most fond of the little hedgehog. Often thought of as a mascot for lace makers because of the many “pins” on the hedgehog’s back, I like them because they are small and cute. I chose a rotund tummied hedgehog for this hat and hope you’ll enjoy knitting and wearing the hat as much as I enjoyed designing and knitting it to share with you!

The Hedy Cowl is a match for the Hedy Hat and features the same fun lace patterning. While I can’t say that the cowl was inspired by the same cloche fit as the hat, I can claim the adorable lace pattern has the feminine details I wanted for this cowl. If you enjoy the lace as much as I do, you can add another repeat of the pattern and make the ...

Hedy is a whimsical little hat with fun lace patterning details and textures created with increases and decreases. Inspired by the cloches of the 1920s and 1930s in French and American fashion, this close fitting hat has feminine details while maintaining its functionality and style. Customize your hat by knitting it longer for a slouchy style ...

Something about this stitch pattern called to me, “Knitter Bunny, make me into some fingerless mitts!” I couldn’t ignore the stitch pattern for long, and the result is this fun and easy pair of cabled mitts.

Welcome to the Historic Portland Shawl Mystery Knit-A-Long. I’m so excited you decided to join us as we practice old skills and maybe learn a few new ones. This MKAL is set-up in 4 parts spaced two weeks apart to give you time to finish each section before we move on to the next. With any luck your shawl will be done in time for Christmas and t...

These socks were the January pattern for the Black Sheep Hoppy Feet Sock Club and are available as a pattern through Ravelry and a kit through BlackSheep at Orenco.

This pattern was originally published as BlackSheep at Orenco’s contribution to the 2016 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 3 – 6, 2016 in Portland, Oregon.

These socks are the June pattern and are available exclusively through the Black Sheep Hoppy Feet Sock Club until September 2015.

Honey and tea go so well together. When I had a bit of yarn leftover from my Honeybee socks, I decided that I needed to make a little something else to go with them. What better pairing than a tea cozy in the honeycomb pattern to match your socks? Put on a cuppa and enjoy your cozy socks with a nice warm pot of tea.

2021 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from Purly Shell Yarn & Fiber Arts!

The Ilwaco shawlette is named for the tiny town of Ilwaco in Washington. In that tiny town is a tiny yarn shop. From that tiny yarn shop you can watch the waves dance. The thought of the surf bouncing against the docks and breaking against the shore inspired this little shawlette. As you knit you will see the surf form in the center of the shaw...

There is something spectacular about Bells of Ireland. They are tall, stately flowers with lovely cupped petals. They have multiple flowers that flow from base to tip. Known as a “lucky” flower, I decided that they were a wonderful inspiration for a hat. Hopefully you to will enjoy the stately cables and lace columns of this lightweight hat ins...

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Jane might be the mom in the Jetsons series, but she is also stylish and fun. I couldn’t think of a more appropriate style for Jane than this open front cardigan with color blocks and stripes. It’s just too much fun to start with one color, throw in a few stripes, and end with a second.

Judy is the peppy, preppy, perky one. Her teenage antics are just the ticket to lighten up the show and she is stylish too! Whether swooning over a new rock star or the latest fashion, Judy always looks her best. You’ll love the swing and shape of this shrug. Knit from the center out with “after-thought” sleeves and finished with a lace edging,...

In the tale of the Old Woman in the Woods, a servant girl is the last survivor of a traveling party after robbers ambush them. In despair the girl wanders the woods, unable to care for herself. A little white dove comes to her aid with a key to a tree that provides her with all she needs. In return the dove asks her to steal a ring from an old ...

The Khloe socks were born out of a desire to play with crossed stitches. The spiraled ribbing is easily accomplished by “twisting” two stitches to create a “mini cable”. I love the way that the mini cables give dimension to an otherwise plain rib.

I love cables. The twists and turns and angles are just the thing I need to keep my interest as I’m working a sock. Sure, a plain sock will capture my interest once in a while, but give me a cabled sock to keep me entertained! This sock is the best of both worlds with plenty of stockinette around the cable panel. It’s the kind of sock that will...

Note: In the original pdf, row 8 of the increases and row 4 of the decreases was incorrect.

My goal with this little bit of lace was to use one skein of yarn, making this a very affordable knit. My stitch patterns are based on two Estonian Lace Stitches, a version of Liblikakiri (butterfly) and a half-drop leaf stitch. Neither one is quite the same as the original, but both are instantly recognizable.

The Lights On Mitts are the companion pattern to the Blackout Mitts. While I was designing the Blackout Mitts, I thought the Blacker would also look great in lace. A little thought and a little work resulted in this great, quick knit.

You can’t visit the Pacific Northwest without noticing the many and varied evergreen trees there. I chose to pay homage to them with this Lodgepole Pine hat. Then I topped it off with some blue sky, white clouds (or snow if you want!), and a whimsical pom pom.

I love simple, lightweight hats with easy to memorize patterns. They are the perfect toss in your bag “take-along” project and an easy way to add a bit of style to your day without much effort.

There are some amazing colorwork patterns to be found in vintage books and pamphlets. With fall leaves inspiring me, I combined a glorious colorwork leaf with a reversible cowl shape, and the Lorraine Cowl was born.

When I was digging through a box of fabulous Needlework magazines, I spotted two sweaters that I loved and this sweater was inspired by them. I chose a very traditional straight sided silhouette, set-in sleeve, and v-neck construction with a close fit of one inch of ease.

When the idea for this neckwarmer first came to me, I was in love with the idea of a bit of lace and cables paired with a large button. Of course, I searched all of the usual places first, but nothing fit the image in my head. Thus, the Marelda Neckwarmer was born.

The twining cable in this cowl adds just a bit of visual interest to an otherwise easy knit. The hardest part of this cabled cowl is the increasing and decreasing required for the “knots” on the sides of the center cable. I chose to kitchener stitch the edge closed in pattern, but feel free to cast-on and bind-off normally and seam the edge tog...

Knitting for me has always been a process of exploration. When I was first introduced to Estonian lace, I was smitten. A love affair with Estonian stitches began, and through the years I have continued to improve my understanding of Estonian stitches while adapting them to more modern knitting techniques.

Wire knitting is extremely fun. It is both delicate and sturdy. Unlike most knitting, when you mold your wire knit fabric, it holds its shape. This can result in some thrilling pieces. It is wearable art at its finest.

Errata: In color band one, row five should read-

The Mystery Machine was more of a challenge for me. How could I adequately portray the scene of so many zoinks, jinkies, and scooby snacks? I finally struck on the scalloped floral edging and the soft crescent shape that reminded me of the flowers on the Mystery Machine itself. I love the way this design hugs your shoulders. The shawl could be ...

My grandmother never went out without her makeup. She always wanted to present her “best foot forward” and that meant makeup and jewelry and watching her darken her eyebrows with this odd little brush. I’m not sure that she would have been called stylish, but Grandma did love her clothes. I think she would like the function and fashion of this ...

Norma Nadean was a quiet woman who made excellent potato salad, loved to write and receive letters, and always told me that I could do anything. I couldn’t stop with just mittens in honor of her, there had to be a hat too!

While my grandmother never taught me to knit, she did love needlework. Her mother was an avid crocheter and one of her regrets was never learning to crochet from her mother. So, she set out to learn to crochet at the age of 81. A year later, she asked me to teach her to knit!

The Naomi scarf is all knits and purls, but the combination creates a most delightful pattern. With alternating diamonds of seed stitch and stockinette stitch, this scarf has all the makings of a classic ensemble piece. Whether you choose the narrow or wide version, classic cream or a jaunty color, this scarf will certainly become a favorite ac...

2022 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from Purly Shell Yarn!

This sideways knit shrug starts with a bit of ribbing at the cuff and then switches from knitting in the round to knitting flat to achieve the shrug shape. Add in some increases, some decreases, and a little lace and you have the perfect recipe for a dark side shrug that is customizable.

This pattern is the February pattern of the Black Sheep Hoppy Feet Sock Club.

This pattern is the February EXTRA pattern for the Black Sheep Hoppy Feet Sock Club.

Okoye is a strong woman. As a leader in Wakanda and protector of the king, she must be knowledgeable, quick, and intelligent. Yet, she also knows how to be feminine.

Join in the colorwork fun! Explore four different types of colorwork: patterned, striped, checked, and lace. The MKAL fun started on September 1, 2016 and ran through October 31, 2016.

While the slanted edges of this shawl look difficult, they are achieved with easy increases and decreases. The beauty of this shawl is that it can be knit with as many colors as you want. While I have chosen four for my version, you could easily knit this with one, two, or more. You could even add a repeat to this scarf and make it wider.

The inspiration behind these socks was a little pattern booklet that I picked up at an antique store in Missouri. It’s just too much fun to look through the vintage pattern booklets and while I wasn’t planning to make the sweater, I loved the idea of pairing a cable with a knit & purl repeating pattern.

This sideways knit shrug starts with a bit of ribbing at the cuff and then switches from knitting in the round to knitting flat to acheive the shrug shape. Wrapped stitches give a bit of extra texture to the lace pattern in this shrug as well.

Piret was a labor of love for me. As a scarf, she was meant to represent a marriage of my love for Estonian stitch patterns and the Lafayette Lacemakers, my lace making group who have become very dear to me.

Pulmonata is a funy name for a hat, but less so when you know that this is the informal name for a classification group for snails. The spiraling knits and purls in this hat remind me of the shell of many land snails. So, it seemed that the perfect name for this spiraling hat would be one that reflected its resemblance to a snail shell. Acheive...

These socks are the May pattern and are available exclusively through the Black Sheep Hoppy Feet Sock Club until August 2015.

errata- at the start of the towel, the setup chart has 4 rows and not 10 as listed in one of the paragraphs.

The rond de jambe is a movement in ballet where the leg moves in a circle before or during a jump. The cirular movement of the stitch pattern in this sock put me in mind of this particular ballet move. While the sock pattern may look difficult, it is achieved through very approachable increases and decreases on the sides of the pattern. It can ...

This rather adventurous scarf is actually very easy to make. with matched increases and decreases at the selvedges, the parallellogram develops with very little effort. I can just see Rosie wearing something futuristic like this to a Robot Ball or maybe shopping with Mrs. J.

The Rosita Shawl arose from my desire to pair Shetland lace patterns and a 3/4 circle shape. I love the way this shape sits over your shoulders and allows the fabric to drape and stay in place without sacrificing the lace and stockinette portions. 



Scooby Doo is the heart of the show. His heart, appetite, and antics are all integral to the Mysteries, Inc. team. When I thought about Scooby-Doo and his quintessential antics, I knew that I needed a hat and cowl to capture Scooby.

Scooby Doo is the heart of the show. His heart, appetite, and antics are all integral to the Mysteries, Inc. team. When I thought about Scooby-Doo and his quintessential antics, I knew that I needed a hat and cowl to capture Scooby.

2022 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from B Town Yarn!

Shaggy is always there for Scooby-Doo, so when I thought about what Shaggy and Scooby’s patterns needed to be, I knew they needed to be similar and yet different. For Shaggy, I chose a nice braided cable that reminded me of good braided garlic bread. Shaggy and Scoob are always eating, so what better way to reflect that than through a cable nam...

When considering the patterns for Tenceltown, a hat for Shaggy just wasn’t good enough, so I decided to add a scarf to the mix too. For Shaggy, I chose a nice braided cable that reminded me of good braided garlic bread in the hat, so I chose to keep it in this scarf. I chose to use to both colors again to keep the Shaggy theme going.

The Shannon Scarf is named for my yarn dyeing friend who painted the lovely merino, yak, and silk skein I chose for this pattern. The long loop allows you to wear it as a cowl, scarf, or wimple. An edging of seed stitch leads its way into easy stockinette, garter, and simple lace bands. The edging ends with delightful points that frame your face.

This hat was started and inspired by Washington, D. C. I had the distinct pleasure of visiting there and enjoyed walking around the city. On those walks though, I noticed the bricks in the sidewalks. While lovely to look at, sometimes those bricks would shift. It inspired the cable that you see in this hat with its slightly offset cable and add...

2022 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from Apples to Oranges!

Buy this as part of BlackSheep at Orenco’s 2016 Accessories Club!

Errata note- This original PDF indicates 2 skeins of Swan’s Island Sport, however, the yarn company may have changed the put-up and the total yardage of 200 yards should be used for this pattern.

Available as a kit from BlackSheep at Orenco!

Nothing reminds me more of the entire Jetsons clan than the word “sprocket.” Whether it’s Spacely’s Sprockets or George trying to fix them, I just can’t help but start singing the theme song whenever I hear the word. Luckily, most conversations don’t contain the word “sprocket” or I would be in trouble for singing all the time!

When I set out to design the a knit for Storm, I knew it needed to be chic, fun, and a bit different. This easy to knit elongated triangle shawl really shows off the variegated Storm colorway from Teresa Ruch. While I chose to make my version a bit smaller, by using more of the 2nd ball or even adding a 3rd, you could make this shawl very large...

Stout beers have always made me laugh. When I think of stout, my mind goes to thick trees and robust livestock. I suppose stout beers are meant to evoke those thoughts too. In any case this colorway reminded me of a stout beer with a bit foam on top and I just couldnt’ resist naming this lightweight hat the “Stout” hat.

This little cardigan is based on The Princess in Disguise tale. It’s a bit grim at the beginning, as the king’s dying wife makes him promise not to marry anyone less beautiful than she. He looks for a long tme and finally decides that the only woman as beautiful as his dead wife is his daughter! The princess sets before the king an impossible t...

Supergirl is not just Superman’s cousin, she is a strong, smart, kick-butt kind of woman. This center-out shrug with after-thought sleeves is a bit of a challenge but the end result is so worth it. This shrug is fairly fitted. If you desire a looser fit, cast-on for the larger size and/or add stitches to your sleeves.

The Temira Socks are a bit of fun and sass. The pattern of open lacework mimcs a cable. Carried down the top of the foot, the pattern is delicate enough for dress socks, but rogue enough for every day. This pattern lends itself well to lightly variegated yarns, semi-solids, and solids. Boldly variegated yarns may not work as well with the lace...

There is something about chocolate that speaks to a sensuality in nature. It can be molded and blended and pulled into an array of sensory delights. Much like yarn, chocolate can yield shapes that are both pleasing to the eye and useful in design.

If you’ve never visited Oregon, and central Oregon in particular, then you may not be aware of the three small mountains near Bend known as the Three Sisters. I’ve had occasion to visit this lovely area many times and I’m always captured by the mountains there. This cowl is meant to remind me of that area with the delicate edging that reminds m...

This shawl was knit for Tina. She requested a crescent shaped shawl with the Ocean Wave Edging and I decided to have a little fun with the construction. Knit from side to side, this shawl uses a delayed increase structure to avoid short rows. and then holds steady in the middle of the shawl.

A good basic sock is almost always on my needles. I love ribbing or stockinette for that basic sock. It’s easy, it’s comforting, and you just can’t beat a comforting, comfortable sock.

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Oregon has a lot of waterfalls. When I was contemplating this pattern, I wanted something that reflected the cascades of a large waterfall. With slipped stitches and a little bit of colorplay, this shawl pattern fairly flew off my needles. Worked as a 3/4 octagonal shawl (6 panels), the extra panels help the shawl sit on your shoulders. This sh...

Upon finishing the Twisted Love Mitts and Twisted Love Socks, my test knitter said “You should make a cowl!” I took her comment one step further with this cowl/scarf. The joined button band makes this cowl easy to wear as either a scarf or cowl. You can knit it to the length you like best. You could even wear it partially buttoned for

The Twisted Love mitts are my homage to traditional twisted stitches. I loved the idea of presenting hearts in twisted stitches. These mitts are a match for my Twisted Love socks.

The Twisted Love socks are my homage to traditional twisted stitches. Most twisted stitch stockings have 5 to 7 different stitch patterns that comprise the full patterning, and this sock follows that tradition with 5 different stitch patterns. As it can be hairy to follow multiple charts, I have presented the charts in two different formats to ...

For Velma I wanted something extra special. I love Velma’s colors which make me think of fall and my favorite time of year. I also love her intelligence. Need an answer? Ask Velma. If she doesn’t know, she finds the answer. I always loved that. So, I wanted a special knit for Velma. This flowing, addictive, fun shrug was perfect. I hope you’ll ...

Errata- the small mitt stitch number total after increases should be 45 not 48

In the Water Sprite, a boy and girl fall into a well and are captured by a fairy. The fairy takes them home to work for her and when they become tired of working for the fairy, the boy and girl devise a plan to escape. They run away and throw a brush, a comb, and a looking glass behind them that grow to huge proportions to stop the fairy from f...

Errata: the stitch count between the first and second pattern section should be 83, not 84.

A thin cotton cardigan is something that should be in every wardrobe. From summer nights and hot days to southern US winters, there can be no more versatile lightweight sweater. This is sure to become a “go-to” favorite in your wardrobe.

I didn’t grow up with Wonder Woman from the TV series, but she did feature in some of the team super hero cartoons I would watch. When Wonder Woman was remade as a movie with Gal Gadot, I was really excited to see it. The movie did not disappoint and this small shawl is inspired by the armor and costumes in the movie. Using a bottom-up construc...

This scarf is a long, squishy, textured hug. It was the inspiration of my friend, Yuh-Chi and is named for her. She saw a scarf that she really liked and, not being a knitter, begged a knitter (that’s me) to make one for her.

This cowl is simple, but full of texture. It was created from my desire to use a half skein of lovely Stonehedge that was sitting in my stash looking lonely. How many times have you knit a sweater, scarf, or hat and still had a substantial amount of yarn leftover? This cowl is perfect for using up the 125-150 yards leftover balls in your stash;...

This PDF has a pattern for several different mitts in various weights. Fingering weight ribbed mitts, worsted weight ribbed mitts, and fingering weight cabled mitts. There is also a section at the end to help you determine how to fit mitts to your hand, including blanks to write in your numbers. :)

There is nothing more soothing than the rhythm of an easy to work scarf. I was looking for something fun, easy, and interesting, with a lot texture. A little perusing of the Sequence Knitting book inspired me to try a knit and purl combination. A little garter stitch edging on the four sides gave me just enough pop and not too much thought! The...

This short buttoned scarf is named for the town of Carlton in Oregon. Like Carlton’s main street this scarf is short, but also pretty. The cables remind me of the delicious French macaroons at the little bakery there, while the color is reminiscent of grapes and the many little wine shops in Carlton.When I look at this scarf, I can’t help but t...

These little hats are specially designed just for the Click for Babies (Purple Hat) Campaign. These little beauties are cute and quick to work. A touch of patterning keeps the hats interesting, while a worsted yarn means they work up extra quick.

This cowl is simple, but full of texture. It is the sister cowl to my Alternating HexiCowl. I couldn’t decide which one I liked better, so I made both! While I knit mine with a full ball of Rowan Pure Wool Worsted, you could also go stash diving. This cowl is perfect for using up the 125-150 yards leftover balls in your stash; and it looks styl...

Seriously. I cast on this shawl and designed the first few rows because I just wanted to knit! I had this pretty ball of Wunderkleckse and some needles and I just needed an easy, but interesting knit. I hope you’ll find this little shawl both easy and interesting too. I think the highly variegated Wunderkleckse (and any similarly variegated yar...

This is a great pattern for using up little bits of yarn. Though it is sized for sock yarn, any weight from lace to bulky may be used; simply choose a needle size at least 3 sizes larger than the recommended size for your yarn. Your ribbons may use as little as 10 yards or as much as you like. I suggest 20 yards as a minimum for most of the rib...

Local Yarn Store Day is April 21, 2018! The pattern has one clue and will be released then.

I love a quick pair of mitts and while I don’t usually work in cotton, I couldn’t resist the softness of this yarn. As I often work outside, I wanted some fingerless mitts. Having a pair made of cotton sounded perfect because I could toss them in the washer and dryer with ease. The cables help to draw the fabric in a bit and give the mitts just...

While I have raised Angora rabbits in the past, it’s been a few years since I used any Angora yarn. When I felt the little Bunny Tails that my friend had in her shop, I knew they were meant for a pair of cute and quirky mitts. Pairing the yarn with a cable and seed stitch heart gave me just the right combination of challenge, luxury, and fun.

Rick’s XOXO Scarf was created for a good friend of mine. When the cold weather hit, I knew he needed just the right scarf to pick up his spirits and keep his neck warm!

This pair of cowls was inspired by my mother. When she visited over the holidays she commented on how pretty the beaded yarn was and I could not pass up the opportunity to make her some easy cowls.