Tanis Lavallee

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 2 patterns

The Adelia collection is the perfect cowl and mitts set to keep you warm and cozy on cool days. The pattern includes three variations on one lovely floral and heart motif; a cowl, fingerless mitts and full mitts. I love how soft and delicate the pattern looks when worked in subtly contrasting tones, and then how it turns into something completely fun and funky when done in brighter, bolder shades. Just because the weather is turning cooler doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun with flowers!

eBook : 4 patterns

An e-book with four patterns, each featuring the gradient chevron rainbow that inspired me so much that I just couldn’t stop working with it! The colourwork portion of these designs is deceptively simple, it’s all worked with slipped stitches, so you’re never knitting with more than one colourway at a time. The collection features a ladies cardigan and hat as well as a baby cardigan and hat. Something for everyone!

eBook : 4 patterns

I designed the Lucky penny Baby Collection for my son throughout the first year of his life. I designed and knit the Keyfit Baby Blanket while I was expecting him. When he was born and we met our little boy I designed his first hoodie! When the weather turned cooler and he needed a hat the Frosted Alpine hat was born. And finally, as a new mom to a baby boy I had no idea I would become such a huge fan of the knit vest! It’s the perfect layering piece for my smart little man.

eBook : 6 patterns

The 2015 TFA Year In Colour Club has a “Patterns Only” membership option! Every second month (January, March, May, July, September and November) this eBook will be updated with a new exclusive pattern designed to feature a different TFA yarn base. 6 designs ranging from lace weight through worsted weight - single skein projects - fun galore!

eBook : 4 patterns

The slouchy hat is not only a super versatile and flattering style, but it’s also the perfect canvas on which to experiment and play with colour and pattern. The Four Seasons is a collection of designs, each inspired by a season. All 4 hats follow the same set of instructions, it’s just the charts that are different. I’ve chosen to show them all in a colour palette evoked by the season they represent, but feel free to play with colour and mix it up!

eBook : 4 patterns

A collection of four shawl designs, each featuring a different Tanis Fiber Arts fingering weight yarn base. The shawls are all unique, like each star in the sky. Stella is Latin for ‘star’, two shawls are inspired by stars in constellations, and two are inspired by the biggest star of all - the sun!

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Pullover
When I designed my original worsted weight City Limits sweater pattern I had no idea what a staple it would become in my pattern collection. It quickly became my go-to pattern for gift knits. It’s such a versatile shape and lends itself so well to any number of simple modifications (stripes anyone?) and I knew that I needed to add a fingering w...
Knitting: Cowl
I can’t be the only person squirrelling away single skeins of special yarn for a rainy day, am I? I designed this cowl to use exactly one such skein. I am very particular about my cowls, I need them to be sturdy and seductive! I need my cowls to hold their shape and stand up to really do the hard work of keeping the wind off my neck and chin. T...
Knitting: Tee, Sleeveless Top
If I had a dollar for every time I described one of my summer knits as easy breezy I could retire! But, how else can I describe how it feels to wear a drapey silk/linen tee with a pretty peekaboo cable side detail? It’s literally the definition of easy breezy and I stand by it. The Quayside tee is exactly what I want to be wearing during the su...
Knitting: Tee
The Flip Side Tee combines two of my all time favourite things: a knitted tee and STRIPES! Of course this simple crew neck tee looks just as fabulous in a solid, but if you present me with a panel of stockinette stitch I will be compelled to add stripes! It’s just in my nature. Featuring a lovely a graphic eyelet detail that flows gracefully fr...
Knitting: Pullover
The name of the game for this sweater design is simple, comfortable, easy to wear, flattering shape elevated with a touch of elegance through simple details. The cables start at the neckline and travel down the raglan all the way to the hem. The knitted on cable edgings all around the pretty boatneck and cuffs are such a neat alternative to rib...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This sock pattern really speaks to my soul! I think that I’ve avoided designing socks with too much leg detail because I thought that they would always be covered by the bottom of my pants. How wrong was I!? A beautiful sock peaking out from between your shoes and pant cuff is such a sweet detail. Or layer these socks over tights or leggings. T...
Knitting: Scarf
I designed this scarf to highlight a very special skein of DK weight yarn that I had been saving for a worthy project. I decided that my first brioche design was worthy indeed! This pattern is a great introduction to 2 colour brioche. You will master increases as well as right and left leaning decreases and will be ready to tackle something mor...
Knitting: Pullover
Cozier - the name says it all! This sweater will make you feel cozier and look cozier than ever before! Be aware that people will be drawn to you in this cozy knit. Be prepared to hug! It’s a super quick knit at a chunky gauge of 3 stitches per inch. Easy to knit, easy to throw on with anything, Cozier is the cold weather staple I’ll be living ...
Knitting: Pullover
Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty is one of our favourite kids books. The story is great but the thing that grabbed my attention from the very first time I laid eyes on it was the illustration by David Roberts. I became obsessed with Iggy’s sweater and immediately hatched a plan to recreate his iconic look in a sweater design that my whole f...
Knitting: Tee
Add both Floodlight patterns to your cart and automatically receive $4 off! (Applies to past purchases) See my adult Floodlight pattern here.
Knitting: Tee
Add both Floodlight patterns to your cart and automatically receive $4 off! (Applies to past purchases) See my Floodlight Mini pattern here.
Knitting: Cowl
If you purchase this Iggy Peck Cowl & the Iggy Peck Sweater pattern you will receive the cowl for free! This applies to past purchases. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Knitting: Ankle Sock, Mid-calf Socks
I looked up synonyms for the word “diamond” since diamonds feature prominently in these sock patterns and the word jager popped up. Jager is apparently an old word whch means the very best of quality within the colour grading of colourless diamonds and “buying these diamonds is a good investment.” So, I think it’s fair to say that knitting this...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Tell me, is there anything cozier than a generously cabled hat? I certainly can’t think of anything. This all-over cabled beauty has the addition of tiny polkadot like bobbles interspersed between the staggered ribbons of 6 stitch rope cables. The bobbles add a nice little bit of extra texture to this classic beanie but are easily omitted and w...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A version of The Ceej Hat is the only hat that Chris has worn for the past decade or so. It’s a classic 1x1 ribbed beanie that is very versatile in both fit and style. Every time I post a picture of Chris on social media there is a very high likelihood that he is wearing one of his signature watchcaps - regardless of the weather, he’s a hat guy...
Knitting: Pullover
Add both Gartrell patterns to your cart and get $4.50 off! (Applies to past purchases). Gartrell Cardigan pattern here.
Knitting: Cardigan
Add both Gartrell patterns to your cart and get $4.50 off! (Applies to past purchases). Gartrell Crew pattern here.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
So much yummy, squishy texture packed into a simple sock! This beautiful basketweave pattern is easily memorized and makes for a fun and relaxing knit. This pattern is graphic enough to stand out against your most speckled sock yarns. Grab your favourite skein and cast on!
Knitting: Earflap Hat
How many hearts is too many hearts for one hat? That’s a trick question because obviously the answer is: “There’s no such thing as too many hearts!” This simple fair isle hat is taken up a notch with the addition of heart shaped earflaps. Though absolutely adorable they add a double layer of warmth over the ears making them a practical
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
You know those gorgeous, rainbow speckled, dynamic, super fun skeins of yarn that you just can’t resist? Well, sometimes picking a pattern to highlight the yarn can be a bit of a struggle since it can be hard to predict how they will knit up. I designed the Ostrica hat pattern to showcase those special skeins in a simple design with plenty of i...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
We’ve had a really beautiful fall in my neck of the woods and I was inspired to design a foliage motif hat to celebrate the little things that spark joy. Because now, more than ever, I find it helpful to focus on the little moments of beauty in the everyday. A glowing skein of yarn, a pretty leafy pattern, a red lipstick that makes me feel aliv...
Knitting: Pullover
I wore my light and airy fingering weight Rock It Tee so much this summer and as soon as the cool fall breezes started coming around I knew that I needed a cooler weather version to tide me over until the warm weather eventually returns. The Rock It Tee DK features all of the same details that I love about the fingering weight version, includin...
Knitting: Pullover
Can a sweater be light and drapey while at the same time being cozy and chunky? I think this sweater design proves that the answer to that question is a resounding YES! I really went for it with the design details, combining lace, cables, nupps, a wide neckline, an oversized fit and of course those statement puff sleeves! Knit at a loose gauge ...
Knitting: Tee
I used to think that summer knits weren’t for me, boy was I wrong! There is nothing more comfortable than an easy breezy knit top. Over the past few years I’ve been working steadily towards building up my summer knits wardrobe. I’ve got a few summer knits in my closet now but what I realize was missing is a staple, go-to, v-neck tee. I’ve chose...
Knitting: Pullover
Join us in the TFA Ravelry Group for our City Limits KAL as part of our spring Colour Riot KAL!
Knitting: Pullover
Add both Camaro patterns to your cart and get $4 off! (Applies to past purchases). Find the adult Camaro pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/camaro-2
Knitting: Pullover
Atari Sweater Kits available on our website!
Knitting: Pullover
Luminosity Hat Pattern Here!
Knitting: Pullover
What could possibly be cozier than a simple, chunky sweater with generous ribbing and a turtleneck that dreams are made of!? I fell in love with this colourway and knew I wanted something simple yet spectacular to let it shine in a garment. If you need me, I’ll be the one walking around on perfect fall days snug as a bug in a rug in my ultimate...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Adult S (M, L)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
For me, creativity is a fluid thing. It ebbs and flows and though it can be hard to stay positive during the low points, I’ve learnt over the years that it’s important to be patient. I lean into the quiet times and prepare myself to ride the waves of creativity as they come. This shawl design came out of one such wave. After a long winter I fin...
Knitting: Pullover
Now that I have a daughter I have a newfound love of the sweater dress! They are so easy to layer over onesies and leggings and always look incredibly chic. But the real beauty lies in it’s versatility, from dress to tunic to t-shirt this is a design that will grow with your babe. This style is the perfect canvas to show off a stunning yoke. I ...
Knitting: Pullover
Available as a Kit in my shop!!!
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Is there anything better than a pretty lacy sock? I think not. Wearing these lovely socks puts that extra pep in my step on dull winter days. The lovely meandering lace pattern takes a laundry basic and elevates it to a whole new level. I welcome the cold when it gives me an excuse to wear something so pretty on my feet!
Knitting: Cowl
Candygram Cowl :: It’s cowl season people! This design features a really clever 4 round repeat, worked in 2 high contrast colourways, resulting in a totally reversible cowl. The key is the slipped stitches, no stranded knitting required, it’s so easy!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Purchase the Afterglow Hat pattern and get 50% the coordinating Afterglow Cowl pattern (or vice versa).
Knitting: Cowl
Purchase the Afterglow Cowl pattern and get 50% the coordinating Afterglow Hat pattern (or vice versa).
Knitting: Pullover
The Duo Chrome pullover is a classic, everyday style sweater with a very simple and colourful twist. The casual yoked shape and fit is livened up with a bit of colour blocking in the hems. Rather than featuring a single colour for the body a 2-colour stripe is worked throughout. I love the magical effect that the slim stripes have on the colour...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Check out this hats sister pattern, the Ricochet Mitts!
Knitting: Mittens
Also available as a kit on my website!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Purchase the Ah Caramel Hat pattern and get 50% the coordinating Ah Caramel Fingerless Mitt pattern (or vice versa).
Knitting: Scarf
This pattern was originally designed to feature the July 2017 TFA Club colourway ‘Driftwood’. Colourway is currently exclusive to Club members, but pattern is available to all!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was originally designed to feature a single skein of the May 2017 TFA Club colourway ‘Flox’. Colourway is currently exclusive to Club members, but pattern is available to all!
Knitting: Mittens
This pattern was originally designed to feature a single skein of the March 2017 TFA Club colourway ‘Forest Floor’. Colourway is currently exclusive to Club members, but pattern is available to all!
Knitting: Cardigan
The Sunday Drive cardigan is my version of the perfect weekend sweater. The lush garter stitch and shawl collar keep it cozy while the stockinette stitch sleeves and ribbed hems make it classic. Whether I’m lounging by the fire or enjoying the crisp outdoor air, this is the sweater I want to be wearing! Simple details, lots of texture and a coo...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Nothing puts a pep in my step quite like an awesome, bite sized, colourwork project! It’s just enough of a challenge to keep the knitting interesting but doesn’t require a sweater sized amount of commitment. This is the perfect project for all of your leftover bits of sock yarn as it requires very little of each colourway. This cheerful accesso...
Knitting: Pullover
Add both Camaro patterns to your cart and get $4 off! (Applies to past purchases). Find the Little Camaro pattern here. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-camaro.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern was originally designed to feature a single skein of the January 2017 TFA Club colourway ‘Crystal’. Colourway is currently exclusive to Club members, but pattern is available to all!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
As knitters we wait with bated breath for the arrival of fall and the return to a life full of warm, wooly goodness! The first hint of chill is upon us and though it’s not quite cool enough to pull out my full blown winter gear I’m desperate to wear wool again and these fingerless mitts are just the thing to keep me happy during these transitio...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, January 2015, featuring the custom colourway ‘Kaleidoscope’.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern was originally designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, September 2015, featuring the custom colour ‘Margarita’ in Tanis Fiber Arts Grey Label Merino/Apaca Chunky yarn.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern was originally designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, May 2015, featuring the custom colour ‘Willow’ in Tanis Fiber Arts 8-ply Fingering Weight yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was originally designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, July 2015, featuring the custom colour ‘Fig’ in Tanis Fiber Arts Pink Label Lace Weight yarn.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern was designed for the TFA Year In Colour Club, March 2015, featuring the custom colourway ‘Spun Sugar’.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Purchase the Ah Caramel Fingerless Mitt pattern and get 50% the coordinating Ah Caramel Hat pattern pattern (or vice versa).
Knitting: Pullover
Last July I became obsessed with knitting with every colour of the rainbow! I started with a simple striped cardigan for myself (which later became my Lifesavers Sweater pattern) but because I still hadn’t gotten the colour-bug out of my system I also cast on an unapologetically bright and cheerful stranded yoke pullover. The design process was...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Sometimes a special skein of sock yarn calls out for a special sock pattern. I had been hoarding this gorgeous skein for years and when I finally decided it was time to knit myself a pair of glorious blue rainbow socks I knew that I had to pick just the right pattern to highlight the dynamic variation in the colourway. The texture and motion ac...
Knitting: Cardigan
This project is perfect for one of our Mini Sock Yarn Skein Sets!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern was originally designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, November 2014, featuring the custom colourways ‘Concord’ and ‘Cloudless’ in Tanis Fiber Arts Green Label Aran Weight yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern was originally designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, September 2014, featuring the custom colour ‘Jean Jacket’ in Tanis Fiber Arts Amber Label Cashmere/Silk DK Weight yarn.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This pattern was originally designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, July 2014, featuring the custom colour ‘Sea Grass’ in Tanis Fiber Arts Pink Label Lace Weight yarn.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
A perfectly chubby little heart! I knit my first hearts with Christmas ornaments in mind, but other than the fact that they are currently hanging from my Christmas tree there is nothing especially Christmassy about them. These lovely little stuffed hearts would be just as at home on Valentines day, or simply stack an assortment in a bowl and ca...
Knitting: Mittens
Also available as a kit on my website!
Knitting: Cardigan
My Sunnyside Baby Sweater has become my go-to baby gift pattern. It’s simple but has striking details and features a no fuss, top-down construction with minimal finishing. It’s got everything I look for in a nice knit. The only thing it didn’t offer… was an option to knit it in my size! So I’ve gone ahead and fixed that. Voila the Lady Sunnysid...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Throw
The Aubade shawl is knit in the round from the center out. It’s a classic Pi Shawl with a few cleverly placed increase rounds and lots of simple knitting in between. I have designed this shawl to be knit in lace weight yarn, using the majority of a 1000yd skein. I also happen to think that it would make a fantastic blanket knit in a heavier wei...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was initially designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, July 2013, featuring the custom colour ‘Papaya’ in Tanis Fiber Arts Red Label Cashmere/Silk single ply yarn. The pattern and the colourway are now available in wide release.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Finished dimensions:
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I love this tiered scallop motif and have used it several times on various knits including this R&R Hoodie and this Schoolboy Vest sample. The colour pairing possibilities are endless, so have fun with it!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This pattern is also available as part of my Lucky Penny baby Collection ebook!
Knitting: Earflap Hat
This pattern is also available as part of my Lucky Penny Baby Collection ebook!
Knitting: Vest
This pattern is also available as part of my Lucky Penny Baby Collection ebook!
Knitting: Cardigan
Check out my mom’s zipper tutorial here!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
gauge: 17 sts and 20 rounds = 1.5” (1.75”) wide and 1.25” (1.5”) tall unblocked.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern was originally designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, January 2014, featuring the custom colour ‘Orchid’ in Tanis Fiber Arts Blue Label Fingering Weight yarn.
Knitting: Hats - Other
This pattern was initially designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, September 2013, featuring the custom colour ‘Mosaic’ in Tanis Fiber Arts Orange Label Cashmere/Silk Worsted Weight yarn. It is now available in wide release.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern was initially designed exclusively for the TFA Year In Colour Club, March 2013, featuring the custom colour ‘Patina’ in Tanis Fiber Arts Blue Label yarn. It is now available in wide release and the colourway may pop up once in a while in a One Of A Kind Etsy shop update!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Bract hat makes the most of a single skein of worsted or aran weight yarn. The design emphasizes the strong lines created by the ribbing that flows from the brim of the hat into the cabled motif all the way through to the decreases. I love how crisply the decreases come together at the top of the hat, creating another layer of graphic diamo...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Gauge: 17 sts and 28 rounds = 3” square in body pattern.
Knitting: Cardigan
This pattern was updated with extended sizing in 2021. #sizeinclusive.
Knitting: Dress
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Knitting: Mittens
Also available as a kit on my website!
Knitting: Mittens
A free Thrummed Mitten pattern to compliment my Thrummed mitten kits! Simply the warmest and coziest mitts you can make. A must for chilly winter walks.
Knitting: Cardigan
Sample shown is the 3-6 month size modeled on a 14lb baby.
Knitting: Cardigan, Beanie, Toque
The Ladies Coolbreeze Cardigan Pattern is also available as part of the Coolbreeze Collection e-book which features baby versions of the Coolbreeze cardigan and sweater.
Knitting: Throw, Baby Blanket
Finished blanket measures approx: 30” wide by 32” tall.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Suncrest is also available as part of the Stella Collection e-book!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Adhara is also available as part of the Stella Collection e-book!
Knitting: Cardigan
A word about choosing your size:
Knitting: Cardigan, Vest
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Knitting: Pullover
This adorable little sweater is the perfect blank canvas on which to add your own personal touches. Featuring a wide boat neck it easily fits over a newborn’s head. I’ve designed this sweater to work with my 4 Seasons Hat motifs, by adding colour and pattern to this basic shape the result is a one of a kind garment that is sure to become an hei...
Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
With an all-over cable pattern these preppy, faux-argyle socks will take you from the office to the weekend.
Knitting: Beret, Tam, Beanie, Toque
A great, DK weight hat is perfect for lots of climates. This hat is both light and lacy, yet graphic and hip. The pattern flows seamlessly from beginning to end, starting with the double brim (folded under or over depending on your preference) through the zigzag lace and into the fun star motif that formed by the decreases. Looks great worn tig...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I designed this hat to celebrate our cold Canadian winters that allow us to sport lots of gorgeous hand knits. This beanie-style hat features lush, all-over cables that make for a warm and cushy fabric. The decreases are integrated into the cabled motif to create a lovely flower shape at the crown.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
This lacy scarf was designed to use up every last yard of one precious skein of sport weight yarn. The graphic, geometric lace pattern packs a lot of punch! Knit in the luxurious single ply merino/cashmere/silk blend of TFA Red Label yarn, this soft, airy scarf is just the thing to keep the chill away.
Knitting: Cardigan
Originally published in 2011 this pattern has been updated with extended sizing and with new photos and layout.
Knitting: Pullover
This pattern was updated with extended sizing in 2021. #sizeinclusive.
Knitting: Cardigan
A perfectly soft cashmere baby sweater knit from the top down in one piece. Two options are included: delicate lace for the discerning baby; more rugged cables for the outdoorsy-go getter
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A super simple, super fun, basic hat pattern. Passed down to me by my Grammy, this is my go-to hat pattern for functional, comfy, cozy winter gear.
Knitting: Mittens
A super simple, super fun, basic mitt pattern with an afterthought thumb. Passed down to me by my Grammy, these are my go-to mitts for functional, comfy, cozy winter gear.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The sock features a moss stitch panel that is flanked by two cables running down either side with a twisted stitch detail flowing out of the cuff ribbing.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I originally designed this simple triangular shawl to use a special skein of handspun, then modified the size to use a full skein of multicoloured fingering weight yarn. The pattern is very simple, I combined a few of my favorite shawl construction elements, added some texture, a graphic border and voila! A shawl was born.
Knitting: Cowl
A perfect one skein project, this cowl knits up with one skein of Green Label Aran weight yarn, has a really cute bobbly all over texture, and is the perfect way to display some precious pearly buttons (or whatever kind of buttons you fancy, they don’t have to be pearly!)
Knitting: Baby Blanket
I designed this baby blanket to show off a wide range of tonal yarns. It’s knit in 1 piece with 1 seam to sew at the end. As it is a blanket, gauge is not crucial. At a DK weight, the finished blanket is 34” square. It would look lovely in an endless amount of colour combinations. I used 8 colours for my version, but I think that it would look ...