Playing a large role throughout history not only as flora, but also in

A quintessential Dr. Seuss character, the Squink drinks pink ink, subsequently turning red. For the kid in all of us, this toe-up, textured sock is even easy enough for a novice sock knitter, using knits, purls, yarn-overs and to spice things up with a bit of a challenge, purl 3 togethers.

Errata: There is an error in row 17. It should read: K2, p1, k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p2, k1, p2, k2, p1, k3, p1, k2,p1 k2; and also one on Row 19: The k3 at the end should be k2, p1, mc

The Way of St. James – Camino de Santiago – has tested religious pilgrims for over a thousand years. Today, many hiking the rugged length of the most popular route, Camino Frances, (the French route, which starts at Ste. Jean Pied de Port, France and wends for 485 miles to Santiago, Spain) do so as a personal achievement. Legend has it that St....

Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility introduce us to the Dashwood sisters trio: Elinor, Marianne, and the youngest, Margaret. Poor Margaret is forever shunted off to the sidelines whenever the elder sisters talk of life, suitors, marriage, and other important grown-up matters. Margaret’s intrepid spirit is strong, in spite of the best efforts to...

A toe-up mansock, this pattern with traditional textured Scottish gansey stitch patterns was inspired by Compton Mackenzie’s novel Monarch of the Glen character Golly Mackenzie, who was the ghillie of the Glenbogle estate. These were designed to be boot socks, therefore long socks. My husband is a fly-fisherman, and these are perfect for wearin...

I love all the textured Scottish gansey stitch patterns, and this sock honors Monarch of the Glen, the whacky Scottish novel by Compton Mackenzie. Named for two of the principal characters, these toe-up socks provide an easy knit and purl pattern that is refined and a pleasure to knit.

This toe-up, gusset heeled, sock-like constructed slipper is toasty and cozy, and will stay on the feet without flopping around or stepping out of them. It also knits up FAST …. great for last-minute gifting.

Easy to memorize pattern to make a cowl that gradually tapers from bottom to top, allowing it to runch attractively around the neck.

This harbinger of Spring is knit toe-up, Magic Loop. Little clover eyelets adorn the instep, and an open, stretchy shamrock lace stretches up the leg. For longer socks or foot size larger than a US 8 womens shoe, use an extra skein of yarn if you’re using the Crystal Palace yarn suggestions.

Gimbiya’s headband makes a fast last-minute gift. Choose solid, heathered, or semi-solid yarns for best effect.