My home and studio sit under a canopy of towering oak trees and in autumn the ground is almost completely covered with acorns. I sometimes wonder if I should wear a helmet before I venture outdoors.

I always look forward to the arrival of these industrious little creatures, ushering in all the sweetness of spring. The Bumble Bee is a fast knit that uses oddments of yarn. Make a whole buzzy swarm of these cute creatures as stocking stuffers, ornaments, or toys. This pattern also includes directions and template for making a bee with felt wi...

It wouldn’t be quite right not to have a mouse in the house—plus, this one will not wake you in the middle of the night scratching at the wall boards. The Itty Bitty Mouse is an easy and fast knit that uses oddments of yarn. Make a whole bunch of these cute creatures as stocking stuffers, ornaments, toys, or a treat for a feline friend.

The Cheery Spring Robin is a fun and quick knit using basic knitting skills. One ball of yarn could make a whole flock or at least a playroom full of these cuties. I like to use a 100% alpaca worsted weight fiber which makes this little robin so soft and downy (any worsted weight fiber will work, however). The Cheery Spring Robin makes for a wo...

Squirrels are just so daring—scaling trees in seconds, darting from one branch to the next in mid-air, and brilliantly navigating electrical high wire crossings on a daily basis. Plus, they are just so cute scampering around collecting acorns.

I love catching of glimpse of these elusive creatures out in the wild. I usually just spot a flash of tail as the fox quickly darts into the woods. The Curious Fox knitting pattern is a fun and easy knit that builds upon basic skills. Knit up a couple of these adorable cubs. Children will love setting out on adventures with this new curious fri...

These little chicks are a quick knit and wonderful way to whittle down leftover yarn. Make a barnyard or at least a playroom full of these cute, squishy, colorful toys.

These little tufted owlets are a quick knit and wonderful way to whittle down leftover yarn. Knit up a nest of these colorful cuties. One ball could make a number of owlets or you could use up your stash and make an owl in every color. Little children love these squishy bright creatures.