Precocious Purls eBook is a collection of 4 patterns using knit and purl stitches to create 6 precociously reversible hats. The hats work well in wool or cotton blends. The patterns have written directions for sizes adult, child, and infant, with charts included for the Rhombi Hats. The Precocious Purls eBook is priced at $10, or the patterns may be purchased separately at the listed prices.

With colorful Malabrigo Rasta gifted to me for the holidays,

Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, Warm Waffles Hat is designed to create a warm woolen hat for a child who lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources. The hat is worked with a waffle stitch pattern giving the knitter something interesting to do, but keeping the texture simple enough for eith...

Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, Wintery Cable Hat is designed to create a hat for a child who lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources. The hat can be knit in a weekend, or two, making it a perfect gift, accessory or for charity. This may be considered an advanced beginner level pattern ...

The Up-Cycled Beanie is designed to utilize stash, or re-purposed yarn in a bulky weight, or working with 2 worsted weight yarns held together throughout. The hat can be knit in a weekend, or two, making it a perfect gift, accessory or for charity. This may be considered an advanced beginner level pattern because knowledge of stitch constructio...

This shawl pattern is in pre-retirement until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

Socks - Check It Out! work well in a superwash wool blend. The 5/5 checks and color effect are fun to work, and the socks can be knit in just a few days making them the perfect gift or accessory. This may be considered an intermediate level pattern because knowledge of sock (and stitch) construction is helpful.

Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, the Woolie Socks are designed to create a warm woolen pair of socks for a child who lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources. The Woolie Socks are worked with worsted weight wool yarn held with a fingering superwash wool blend. The socks are worked with a ...

The BB Cardigan works well in DK acrylic, or wool blend. The cardigan can be finished in a weekend or two, and makes a perfect gift or accessory for any little one. This may be considered an intermediate level pattern because you’ll be making unique yoke increases and working the garter stitch border at the same time. The cardigan is designed t...

Tidal Ripples Toque works well in acrylic or superwash wool blend. The Ripples are fun to work, and the toque can be knit in just a few days making it the perfect gift or accessory. This may be considered an intermediate level pattern because knowledge of hat (and stitch) construction are helpful.

The Quick Brick Beanie works well in wool or a wool blend. The hat is worked as a modification of Brick Stitch (400 knitting stitches, p169) giving the knitter something interesting to do, but keeping the texture simple enough for either gender. This may be considered an advanced beginner or intermediate pattern because you’ll be working with t...

This shawl pattern is in pre-retirement until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

KISS Bulky Beanies work well in a bulky acrylic or superwash wool blend. The pattern offers the choice of Rolled Brim, Ribbed Brim or Ribbed KISS Bulky Beanies. The beanies can be knit in just a few days making perfect gifts, accessories, or for charity. I designed KISS Bulky Beanies as a beginner pattern, but this may be considered a beginner/...

This shawl pattern is in pre-retirement until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

Quick Bricks Socks work well in a superwash wool blend. The quick bricks are fun work, and the socks can be knit in just a few days making them the perfect gift or accessory. This pattern is designed to use and enjoy those beautiful remaining balls of sock yarn from previous projects. This may be considered an intermediate level pattern because...

KISS the Baby Beanies work well in a DK acrylic or superwash wool blend. The pattern offers the choice of Rolled Brim, Ribbed Brim or Ribbed KISS the Baby Beanies. The beanies can be knit in just a few days making perfect gifts, accessories, or for charity. This may be considered an advanced beginner/intermediate level pattern because knowledge...

This shawl pattern is in pre-retirement until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, the Wintery Socks are designed to create a warm woolen pair of socks for a child who lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources. The Wintery Socks are worked with worsted weight wool yarn held with a fingering superwash wool blend. The socks are worked as a ...

A yoga friend wants to knit yoga socks. I’ve designed the Namaste Socks to work well in a DK superwash wool blend. The k2, p2 ribbing is meditative, and the socks can be knit in just a few days making them the perfect gift or accessory.

The Socks - Pie Ripples work well in a superwash wool blend. The Ripples are fun work, and the socks can be knit in just a few days making them the perfect gift or accessory. This may be considered an intermediate level pattern because knowledge of sock (and stitch) construction is helpful.

Cowl – Check It Out! works well in wool or a wool blend. The 5/5 checks (400 knitting stitches, by Potter Craft, p21) and color effect give the knitter something interesting to do, and has a very reversible look. This cowl takes just a weekend or two to knit, and makes a perfect gift or accessory for either gender. This may be considered an adv...

Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, Crazy 8 Cable Mittens and Hat are designed to create a pair of warm woolen mittens and hat for a child who lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources. The cables are worked with 5 stitches held to back, and 3 knit from the left. The set is worked with rhythm...

This shawl pattern is in pre-retirement until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

The Wintery Mittens are a companion to the Wintery Hat. The mittens are designed left & right hand neutral, and if finished neatly, reversible! The mittens are worked from wrist to fingers in bulky weight yarn, with a gusset-afterthought thumb. The Wintery Mittens and Hat can be knit in a weekend, or two, making them a perfect accessory, gi...

Have fun working the MixMatch Hockey Socks with a gradient, self striping, or create-your-own-from-stash acrylic or acrylic blend in worsted or aran weight yarn. The hockey socks (and hat) can be worked in a weekend or two making them the perfect gift or accessory for any young skater. The MixMatch set is designed to fit a 6 to 8 year old, but ...

This shawl pattern is in pre-retirement until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, Woodland Park Hat is designed to create a warm woolen hat for a child who lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources. The hat is worked with rounds of knit-purl rib, knit, and purl, giving the knitter something interesting to do, but keeping the texture simp...

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, the Ribbon Stitch Hat is designed to create a warm woolen hat for a child who lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources. The hat is worked as a modification of Ribbon Stitch (400 knitting stitches, p168) giving the knitter something interesting to do, but k...

The Buttercup Baby Wrap works well in DK acrylic, or wool blend. The wrap can be finished in a weekend or two, and makes a perfect gift or accessory for any little one. This may be considered an intermediate level pattern because you’ll be making unique yoke increases and working the garter stitch border at the same time. The wrap is designed t...

I was very curious about designing the Jr. sizes for Socks - Take 5. I cast on, worked a few rows, then walked to the mall for some kids’ socks. I could see these socks were going to be very small, but this baby girl will be born in October. This soon to be baby girl will join a toddler brother. For these reasons, the Jr. Socks - Take 5 are off...

This shawl pattern is in pre-retirement until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

SS Wave Hat works well in wool, or a wool blend. The hat is worked as a modification of Slipped Stitches WAVES (400 knitting stitches, p166) giving the knitter something interesting to do, but keeping the texture simple enough for either gender. This may be considered an advanced beginner or intermediate pattern because you’ll be working with t...

Answering the question, “Do you think the pattern could easily be sized down for children?” Yes, with worsted weight yarn arriving from Knit Picks, I revisited the project, and modified the pattern to a Jr. size, making a perfect fit for the model, age 5, with options for older children desiring longer leg warmers .

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

Simply Chevron Hat works well in a cotton or wool blend. The hat is worked in diagonal left & right stitches (400 knitting stitches, p30, 31) giving the knitter something interesting to do, but keeping the texture simple enough for either gender. This hat takes just a few hours to knit, and makes the Simply Chevron Hat perfect for gifts or ...

The Ballet Wrap - Lots of Love works well in worsted weight acrylic, cotton, or wool blend. The wrap can be finished in a weekend or two, and makes a perfect gift or accessory for any little dancer. This may be considered an intermediate level pattern because you’ll be making yoke increases and following a chart simultaneously. The wrap is desi...

The Dessert First Cowl is a companion to the the Dessert First Mitts and Hat. The Fancy Cable is fun to work, and the knitter is given the choice of a few vertical cables working their way toward the top,

Now that we’re confident with the Brioche Basic Beanie, let’s try Brioche with a cable! If finished neatly, this cap will be very reversible giving the recipient options and highlighting the brilliance of Brioche. This may be considered an intermediate level pattern because knowledge of stitch construction, and research about Brioche is helpful.

Brioche for beginners! I thought we might benefit from a really basic Brioche beanie pattern with lots of Brioche, and a quick crown. The beanie is designed to be very tall, creating a deep fold-up brim to highlight the reversible brilliance of Brioche. Although the pattern is titled basic, this may be considered an intermediate level pattern b...

Just like our ever changing Spring weather, the Spring Twist Cowl, comes with a twist! Once the stitches are cast on,give the stitches a good sturdy twist, and join together by knitting first stitch.

Pi! I found inspiration for this hat while reading AARP, Feb/March 2015, p11, STAND BY FOR PIE “After a 100-year wait! March 14 offers math geeks - and pastry lovers – a once-in-a-century pleasure. On 3/14/15 at 9:26:53a.m. (and p.m.!) the date and time will reflect the first 10 digits of the mathematical constant pi (π). Many bakeries and pizz...

Oh! It’s a ribbed hat with one vertical line of Oh,Cable working its way toward the crown. The hat pattern is written as five sizes for Worsted, light/tight Worsted, and DK weights of yarn to knit an Oh,Cable Hat for any member of the family. The mitts pattern is written for three sizes also giving the knitter choices of yarn and needle sizes. ...

The Kids’ Crazy 8 Cable Cap is a companion to the Crazy 8 Cable Hat, Mitts and Cowl Set. The cap works well in a wool blend. The cables are worked with 5 stitches held to back, and 3 knit from the left. The cap is worked with rhythmic rib patterns, can be knit in a weekend or two, and makes a perfect gift or accessory. Directions are written fo...

The Dessert First Hat is a companion to the Dessert First Mitts. The Fancy Cable is fun to work, and the knitter is given the choice of one vertical cable working its way toward the crown, or fancy cables throughout. The hat can be knit in a weekend, or two, making it the perfect gift or accessory. This may be considered an intermediate level p...

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

These Dessert First Mitts are fraternal twins. If finished neatly, they’re interestingly reversible! The mitts are worked from wrist to fingers in worsted weight yarn. Mitt sizes are determined by the needle size. The Fancy Cable is fun to work, and the mitts can be knit in a weekend, or two, making them the perfect gift or accessory. This may ...

Yes, the knit and purl stitches create a diamond, but your teacher will call it a rhombus. The Rhombi Hats work well in a cotton or wool blend. Following the Rhombus or Rhombus Moss chart will give the knitter something interesting to do, and if finished neatly, the recipient can wear it inside-out for a reversible look. This hat takes just a f...

The Hat - Check It Out! works well in a cotton or wool blend. The 5/5 checks and A, B stripes/color effect give the knitter something interesting to do. If finished neatly, the recipient can wear it inside-out for a very reversible look. This hat takes just a few hours to knit, and makes a perfect gift or accessory for either gender.

Rib & Ridges Hat works well in a cotton or wool blend. The hat is worked in 2/2garter stitch rib (400 knitting stitches, p16) giving the knitter something interesting to do, and if finished neatly, the recipient can wear it inside-out for a very different look. This hat takes just a few hours to knit, and makes a perfect gift or accessory f...

The Caterpillar Surprise and Stepping Stones Hats work well in a cotton or wool blend. The caterpillar surprise is an interpretation of the caterpillar stitch (400 knitting stitches, by Potter Craft, p15). The hat is worked with more knits and just a few purls. This gives the knitter something interesting to do, and if finished neatly, the reci...

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

The Socks - Take 5 work well in a superwash wool blend.

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

Sweater Lots of Love works well in an acrylic, cotton, or wool blend. The sweater can be finished in a weekend or two, and makes a prefect gift or accessory to any outfit.

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.