This is a collection of both Knit and Crochet designs with NYC in mind. These accessories are all great to make as gifts or to make for yourself to help get you through the winter. Yarns used were Lion Brand as a Thank you for hosting a Hurricane Relief Stitch in to make items to be donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief through World Vision. All proceeds from this ebook till December 2012 will be donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief!

A sweater design begins with a vision that develops into a personality. Rustic, classic and inviting, the Montgomery Sweater is a pleasure to knit that builds character and skill in the knitter while leaving time to reflect on life. We invite you to experience the yarn and the stitches and to become immersed in the journey that is Montgomery.

Named after Rachel Carson, environmental activist this ear warmer/headband will keep you warm as you explore the natural world around you and help you to discover what she and many are fighting for. Crocheted in Knitting Fever’s Queensland collections, Kathmandu the purple tweed will not only keep you warm but looking great at the same time.

Named after Putney, VT native Jody Williams, whose work for human and women’s rights is to be admired, this gorgeous cowl is made from Sylvan Spirit by Green Mountain Spinnery and combines fine wool with Tencel to make a delightful yarn which works up into an even more delightful cowl.

A cozy blanket to keep you warm by the light of the fire is the perfect gift you can make for your family’s first camping or glamping trip. But the best part is you don’t have to go anywhere past your couch or back yard to enjoy this!

There is nothing more fun as a kid then pretending to go camping and then trying to make tents out of blankets. This great tent is crocheted with love, built with love and is sure to please the little one in your life .

A summer wouldn’t be complete without a camping trip, and there is no better way to camp then to GLAMP! This sleeping bag is perfect for those cool nights either in your tent, RV or cuddling be the campfire. Great for both adult and children.

A shawl is the perfect statement piece for your knitter’s wardrobe. This versatile shawl can be worn many different ways to take the chill away. This crescent shape shawl is worked sideways with a Garter stitch body with a sweet lacy edging that is worked at the same time. It is a great project to travel with as well.

After Thanksgiving, its a great time to use your leftovers… yarn leftovers that is ! I stash dove and found a great bit of worsted weight yarn that was perfect for this project.

Baby cables and an empire waist make this dress both fun to knit and flattering! Knit from cozy wool spun in the Green Mountains of Vermont, it’s the perfect accent to leaf peeping, apres winter skiing and comfortable to travel in.

This casual cardigan is worked from the top down, and incorporates a simple cable in the right places to add elements of both style and fit. It is designed to be worn with no ease, it’s a great addition to your sweater wardrobe.

This super comfy raglan is the perfect way to show your off your handiwork as you enjoy a brisk walk around town or by the shore. It also is a great canvas to show support for your favorite team or school. Paired with your favorite leggings or jeans its perfect accent to your hand knitted wardrobe.

The Lamar Ranch Cardigan is the perfect statement piece for your fall sweater wardrobe. Designed to be knit from the top down, the elegant yet rustic cables highlights the beauty of the Buffalo Wool. In the foothills of Yellowstone Park, the American Bison were brought back from the brink of extinction from the work that was done at Lamar Ranch...

June is strawberry picking time in the Northeast and especially on the East End of Long Island. This yarn reminded me of the contrast of bright red strawberries and there small golden seeds. The pattern helps bring out the great qualities of the yarn. These are shorter socks to make them the perfect summer knit.

This great sock is inspired by the color of strawberry rhubarb pie. After all it is strawberry season in the Northeast. This locally sourced yarn from the Hudson Valley, hand dyed by none other than Jill Draper is sure to make your heart sing.

It’s my birthday so let’s knit some socks with sprinkles! The yarn you choose will effect how many sprinkles are in your socks. Mine look like a vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles! I used Madeline Tosh Twist Light. A speckled yarn would maximize your sprinkle effect. So grab yourself a slice of birthday cake with sprinkles of course, and cast ...

Are you ready for the Long Island Yarn Crawl? We at Altman’s Needlearts are! And we invite you to come down and visit us during the crawl! We are casting on for the yarn crawl by hosting a mystery shawl KAL and CAL throughout the crawl!

Are you ready for the Long Island Yarn Crawl? We at Altman’s Needlearts are! And we invite you to come down and visit us during the crawl! We are casting on for the yarn crawl by hosting a mystery shawl KAL and CAL throughout the crawl! Kits are available in the shop and the KAL begins April 7th, 2016 at 6 pm. First clue will be up then!

This great preemie beanie is loved among NICU nurses and new parents alike. The generous brim and elastic nature of the hat allows it to grow with rapidly growing preemies.

This great preemie beanie is loved among NICU nurses and new parents alike. The brim and elastic nature of the hat allows it to grow with rapidly growing preemies.

The local yarn excitement is to hard to contain. Dive a little deeper into your love for local yarn and make this gorgeous deceptively simple vest. The beautiful Saxon Merino yarn from Catskill Merino is spun to perfection, the softness of the yarn as it flows through your working hands is sure to please the most elite of knitters.

Everyone needs to feel, touch, smell and smash local yarn. However, some are so afraid. Well here is the perfect opportunity to try a truly amazing local yarn- Catskill Merino’s Half and Half.

A fun, quick knit that is perfect as a last minute gift. A simple pattern that you can make for everyone in your family in no time flat. The stockinette stitch is a great canvas for duplicate stitching to add initials and embellishments.

This simple sock, brings out the pleasure in creating socks. It is worked in the round from the cuff/top down, using your circular method of choice with an after thought heel to maximize uninterrupted knitting time.

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Sugar Snow is a snow with large wet flakes that fall when it’s almost spring time. It is a phenomenon in Vermont, that helps to define that which we call Sugaring Time. When the nights are frigid and the days are warm, the sap runs and it is prime harvest time for Maple

Sugar Snow is a snow with large wet flakes that fall when it’s almost spring time. It is a phenomenon in Vermont, that helps to define that which we call Sugaring Time. When the nights are frigid and the days are warm, the sap runs and it is prime harvest time for Maple

This Easter Basket was designed for my little girl to gather eggs with her cousins in Vermont for the first time. I’ll never forget the joy in their faces as they stuffed them into their new baskets. You can switch the colors to match each child’s favorites. After they are done using them as Easter Baskets they can use them as lunch bags or pic...

This hat is sure to remind you of the pockets of yumminess that are hidden throughout your favorite blackberry pie. The natural dyes used by Catskill Merino and the gorgeous ply given to the yarn by the 100% Saxon Merino Wool by the crew at Green Mountain Spinnery this hat is destined to be one of your favorites! The unique stitch pattern helps...

There is nothing like a slice of key lime pie to remind you of crystal clear beaches and warm sand on your bare feet. This cowl uses beautifully hand dyed yarn by The Fiberists and works up in no time flat. It is a great accessory to add to your wardrobe to help bridge the gap between seasons. Great for gifting as well !

This KAL will be released in 3-4 parts on Saturday mornings around 9 am. This sweater is part of the Village Knitter in Babylon’s KAL and is a top down raglan, with varsity stripes that has positive ease. This sweater is sure to become a staple in your weekend wardrobe.

The beautiful Block Island tells a story of natural surroundings that are beautiful year round. This luxurious yarn made on the Island itself is super soft and has a great feeling next to your skin. Designer, Suzy Allen is an independent designer who is inspired by New England and all its beauty. You can find her teaching at the national TKGA c...

This wrap features a soft and airy yarn that is both light and warm. It’s perfect to take the chill out of a beautiful spring day. The yarn is a perfect canvas for one of my favorite stitches, double crochet. This project is also perfect for on the go crocheting.

A little color goes a long way. Inspired by the gorgeous color of Nassau Blue by Madeline Tosh it reminded me of Long Island’s gorgeous beaches. The single nature of the yarn allows the crochet stitch pattern to really shine.

Saltaire is a quaint little beach community that prides itself in inviting you to sit and relax. The rhythmic nature of this stitch pattern is not only relaxing but it works up quickly allowing you to partake in the beauty of the stitch as it unfolds. This cowl uses the luxuriously delicate

Amazing local yarn with inspiration from your natural surroundings yield a marriage of soft Finn wool with a lacy cable pattern that reminds me of a Fisherman’s scarf but delicate enough for his wife.

As we watch the Olympic Games lets take a moment and not only root for our country but also explore yarns made in America. Yarns used: 3 colors dk weight yarn red, white and blue made in America

Babylon Village, located on the South Shore of Long Island is characterized by scenic vignettes of the Great South Bay. This was captured by indie dying company, madelinetosh for The Village Knitter (A Babylon Yarn Shop) in a custom color way called Great South Babes. As a local designer I was wooed by the color and used it to design this hat w...

From the slopes to the city this hat will keep you super warm and super stylish. Using the luscious Capricorn yarn by Green Mountain Spinnery it is a fun and quick knit that everybody will love.

Celebrate the opening of the Winter Games in Sochi Russia with a great cowl to support Team USA!!! Grab you favorite American Made Bulky Yarn , cast on and watch the opening ceremonies. The first clue will be given at the start of the opening ceremonies at 7:30 EST and then every subsequent hour until the ceremonies are complete! We are using B...

Inspired by the movie Frozen, the eldest sister wears gorgeously knit mittens to keep her powers under wraps. The color used in Elements just reminds me of a freshly frozen lake. I have to often steal them back from my daughter who uses them to play dress up when I need them. So cast on and let your imagination take you.

This versatile baby blanket is the perfect addition to your pattern repertoire. Whether you are a newbie who wants to try cabling for the first time or an experienced stitcher that wants a fun fast pattern that travels well.This baby cable blanket is a great fast knit. The cable pattern is fun to do and easy to follow. Great for showers and hou...

A tribute to all that 2013 has in store! Celebrate the new year by

Looking for the perfect mittens that look great, work up fast and are extremely functional well you may have found your match. This pattern is all that plus they work with touch screens for iPads and other touch technology because they have instructions on how to make your mittens conductive !

A trip to the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool festival is not complete without your favorite pair of boots, whether they be rain boots, leather boots or hiking boots they are all quintessential for your Rhinebeck experience. So I got yarn from the festival and started stitching!

Nothing is more inspiring then a gorgeous hank of wool, and when I saw this hank I was immediately captured by the gorgeous colors carefully mixed throughout the skein. After waiting until the perfect pattern was in my head for this here it is.

Nothing says winter more than crocheting with Green Mountain Spinnery Yarn, sipping Vermont Morning Coffee (recipe included) and cabling. This patternuses the gorgeous Capricorn yarn from the Spinnery and is soft as butter!

These mittens are a great one skein project and is great for anyone on your gift list. Using super bulky thick and quick, they work up in a very short time and have an incredible stitch.

Nothing makes me happier when a person asks me to design something specifically for someone. When that person is family my heart sings! For my niece Emma’s first birthday photo shoot my sister in law asked me to make this hat just for her. When she was just born I made one very similar. So Happy Birthday Sweet girl!

Inspired by a friends knit cabled sweater vest, I designed this great pattern to highlight crocheted cables. This cable is super simple to execute and the weight of the yarn works up super fast

A plush teddy bear is perfect for every child on your Christmas list. This pattern was designed to raise money for Hurricane Sandy Relief and is also part of the relief effort as well. Make one for a child and send it in to be distributed to children who have lost most of their toys during Super Storm Sandy.

The texture of this stitch gives a simple elegance to this beautiful cowl. A great accessory for those blustery days in the city.

The Fiberists bring such brilliant and natural colors to their yarns that you naturally think of things in our natural world. The vibrant shades of blue contrasted with white bring the elements of a natural glacier in Alaska’s own Glacier National Park. So if you like me dream of one day visiting this amazing land…. Pack your yarn or make a hat...

The perfect hat for both you and your boyfriend is this one. It is sized so you can make one for you and one for him and both love the hat! Great for those chilly nights sitting on the front porch enjoying the crisp fall air!

This cute hat is perfect for window shopping in the city. The simple stitch and great color makes it a staple in your fall and winter wardrobe.

One of my favorite places to hang out is on the North Shore of Long Island called Huntington.This town is super cute and deserves an amazing hat to be donned as I do my local shopping.Whether to the farmer’s market, Fern’s or out to lunch this is my Huntington hat.

The colors of fall are represented in this gorgeous shawl that is

Every iPad needs a cozy, try this fall color to brighten up your school bag. Designed to fit over an iPad protector, it is certain to be the perfect size.

Looking for a way to make your iPad just a bit more fashionable, the stripes of this cozy are sure to please even the most distinguished tastes. The simple color change technique explained in the article will help make this an easy color work pattern. Great to make for your favorite student, teacher and friend, you can even get a jump start on ...

This classic felted tote bag is sure to become a staple in your fall wardrobe. The color is all the

The warm butternut color of this hat warms your heart as the cool fall weather settles in. Looks great with your favorite fall layered look. Great to go leaf jumping with!

My husband and I got married in the fall because we love the colors. For our first anniversary we toured the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and stayed in Breckenridge. When I saw this gorgeous colorway by Noro Yarns I immediately thought about the gorgeous shades of brown that were painted by God on the landscape of the Colorado Mountains.

A perfect weekend to stroll through the city, window shopping and gathering inspiration, this cowl is perfect to sport as you stroll in and out of your favorite shops in the city in your favorite neighborhood. (Mine is near Union Square right by the Lion Brand Yarn Studio and down in Soho by Purl Soho!)

This super warm scarf reminds me of brisk walks on near the harbor on

There is nothing like buying American Made products! What’s even greater is stitching with them. This drapey bolero is made out of Tatamy which is a super soft and light cotton blend that is sure to please every stitcher.

This clutch has a simple elegance to it that is sure to turn heads at the Farmer’s Market. It is also great to take wine tasting in your local wine tasting region. On the east end of Long Island there are great wineries on both the North and South Shore.

Fresh farm ingredients bring an instant smile to my face! Taking them home in my own market bag leaves me feeling happy all day long! This bag is the perfect staple bag that will endure numerous trips to your favorite farmer’s market! Also great to make for friends! I already have the list of friends that asked me for it!

Fresh farm ingredients bring an instant smile to my face! Taking them home in my own market bag leaves me feeling happy all day long! This bag is the perfect staple bag that will endure numerous trips to your favorite farmer’s market! Also great to make for friends! I already have the list of friends that asked me for it!

To me there is nothing like getting up early on a summer Saturday and heading to your local Farmer’s Market to gather the freshest produce. This capelet is just enough to keep the chill away of the breezy summer mornings. Made from Green Mountain Spinnery’s Sylvan Spirit, the wool tencel blend is the perfect choice for this gorgeous capelet.

Yarn: Brown’s Sheep Cotton Classic 1 skein

Whether you live in the country or the city a farmer’s market is not far away. This bag inspired by a trip to the Lion Brand Yarn Studio and subsequently the Union Square Farmer’s Market. I designed this for the city slicker trying to get all their awesome treats home and still have their hands free.

This hat is an awesome introduction to simple cabling that gives your hat a pop of detail. This hat works up super fast and is great to give.

A great themed baby blanket perfect for knitters that are expecting or to make to bring to the next baby shower you go to. The yarn is machine washable and the pattern is easy to follow and fun to knit.

A trip to NYC in the winter would not be complete without

This fashionable cowl is a great pattern to have in your pattern collection. This pattern is simple to follow, easy to execute and works up so fast that you can give it the same weekend you start it.

This cute hat is perfect for window shopping in the city. The simple stitch and great color makes it a staple in your fall and winter wardrobe.