This e-book contains three patterns; Annabel 8ply, Annabel Aran and Annie.

Six patterns. All deceptively simple but packing a whole lot of wow factor.

Eden is a duo of simple, classic styled garments with a modern construction.

Griffin and Gwendolyn are two sweet children’s patterns with design elements that hark back to the 1970s.

This e-book contains both version of Posy; the 4ply and 8ply versions.

The Spring Wildflowers e-book features three interlinked patterns:

Summer time when the living is fine.

The first of a number of e-books of dolly patterns that are replicas of tikki’s child patterns.

WARM is an Australian-based large-scale collaborative knitting project that explores why the earth is warming and what we can do to make a positive change.

Wildflowers for dollies features five perfectly miniature versions of patterns from my Spring Wildflowers collection.

The zig-zag e-book features five super fun to knit little kiddies patterns.

Lemon Slice is a delightful one-size super easy and fun-to-knit garment. This delicious cardigan is so named as the yarn over increasing that creates the yoke shape is reminiscent of a slice of lemon. Perfect in yellow, this perfect newborn gift looks just as delightful in a rainbow of colours.

The beautiful and fragrant tea tree is one of the native flora that Australia and New Zealand share. I simply love these flowers. I love that during Spring tea trees provide beautiful colour in my garden that attracts bees, birds and butterflies.

Surfside is a casual relaxed hoodie just perfect for Winter beach days, bush walks or just when you need a bit more warmth. This worsted weight hoodie provides protection from the elements with its kangaroo pocket, comfortable fit and specially fitted hood. Surfside is seamless sweater with set-in sleeves; knit from the top down, it uses the Co...

Penelope is a quick to knit cardigan that uses simple styling and clever techniques to create a sweet raglan cardigan with a vintage flavour. Penelope is knit seamlessly from the top down and is adorned with a shaped crew neck and a lace hemline. The pattern features two body lengths; a traditional cardie length and a cropped length that will p...

Superb Fairywren is a generous sized wrap. The repetitive stitch patterns are meditative and aim to capture the flighty characteristics of the wee bird this wrap takes its name from. Four colours of 4ply/fingering yarn are used to create a wrap that is not only enjoyable to knit but is a delight to wear; its generous size making it a wrap that ...

These mitts take their name from the cable stitch pattern that adorns the back of the hand. This cable is inspired by the seed heads of kangaroo grass, themeda triandra, a native grass that is widespread across Australia. Deliciously snuggly, these mitts are perfect for foggy mornings, rainy afternoons and dewy evenings to ward away the cold. T...

Bungendore is a textured reversible cowl that is knit in the round. This textured chevron pattern is easy to master and quickly becomes a meditative and relaxing knit. Knit from less than 100 grams of yarn, this cowl is the perfect size for snuggling into and protection from the Winter chill.

Continuum takes its name from the continuous journey or thread the main colour forms through this shawl. Despite the unusual construction and three different colours, the main colour is never broken until the end. This shawl has a unique construction with a touch of mystery to it; it’s virtually impossible to pick where the shawl begins. The va...

Annabel is every child’s dream hoodie. It’s warm and snuggly; designed to be worn as a jacket to ward off those winter chills. This seamless coat is adorned with daisy stitches on the cuffs, hemline, hood, waistline and those adorable pockets. Annabel features subtle back gathers, the sweetest inset pockets and is finished with an optional pixi...

Anakie is a shawl that is an exercise in exploration. It plays around with short rows to create an asymmetrical shallow shawl full of stripes, garter stitch movement and angles; a glorious interplay of solids and stripes in an unconventional manner. Knit in 8ply/DK weight yarn, Anakie knits up quickly into a snuggly easy-to-wear accessory that ...

Vicariously was originally designed as a Christmas sweater for my son. Only thing is we live in Australia and Christmas Day is invariably ridiculously hot with not a chance of a sweater ever being worn. But why should he miss out on the joy of a Christmas sweater just because it’s too hot to actually wear it?

Murnong takes its name from the native Australian yam daisy. This once prolific and important plant food for the Aboriginal peoples has been decimated by the introduction of livestock. Smart farmers like those at Millpost Merino now realise the value of native flora and the murnong has made a comeback from near extinction.

As the days shorten and the breeze feels chillier, we enter the times of Winterfinding; the start of Winter. For many folk, it is a time of sadness and regret but not for the knitter. Winterfinding marks the beginning of high knitting season. A season of rugging up in warm sweaters, pulling on snuggly socks and beanies and wrapping ourselves in...

As a good bouquet’s beauty comes to life over a number of days, this shawl will only increase its enchantment of you the longer you knit it. There is a wistful familiarity in this stitch pattern, and it is one that quickly becomes intuitive with its calming flow. The simplicity of the diamond lace and eyelets combine to create a shawl that is s...

Botany Bay is an exploration in de-construction. From a classical triangular beginning, this shawl morphs into an unusual shape that sits surprisingly well on the body. The flattening out of one wing makes for less volume when flung around the neck, minimising that excess fabric you’re never quite sure what to do with. The rhythmic knitting of ...

Zipline is a jacket for adventure, roaming, exploring and freedom. It’s a jacket to zip up and snuggle into. Zipline is about no excuses, tackling challenges head on, asserting your individuality and never giving up. It is when my kids are in this state, that they are at their strongest and most admirable.

Florence has all the sweetness and cute factor that you’d expect from a baby bonnet. As a single item she is irrepressibly divine but when teamed with her sister pattern, Granny’s Favourite, you have the most heart-melting cute duo around.

Seasons End celebrates that changing of the seasons that seems to come all too soon. It’s a bitter-sweet time, those long carefree warm days draw to an end and the days grow shorter, but as knitters we feel great anticipation as the cooler months draw closer day by day.

A Little Bit Bowie has an unusual shape, a shape that is reminiscent of the face paint that adorned Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust phase. Bowie was an innovative and unique musician and it is only fitting that any shawl that pays homage to him captures some of that character.

Kindled pays homage to those special friendships; the friends that you’ve had forever. You may not speak or even see each other often, but when you do that friendship picks up where it left off; it’s immediately kindled.

The Great Ocean Road is an iconic tourist destination in the part of the world where I live. It’s a road that bends and winds and shuts against the Southern Ocean , with it’s at times huge waves and wild weather. The Tarndie homestead, home of the Polwarth breed, sits nestled amongst the rolling hills just off this road. The proximation of thes...

It’s amazing how the meditative practice of knitting can assist in those tumultuous times of life. The perfect knit is one that allows your thoughts to drift but not wander too far; that brings you back to a level of concentration every now and again - giving the opportunity for deep reflection but also to draw you out of that deep reflection.

Flowl is a super simple cowl pattern designed to showcase the particular qualities of bulky weight specialty yarn. It knits up as soft as clouds in this glorious merino boucle to ward away even the most serious winter chills.

This shawl pays homage to my paternal homeland; the lands of Scorrybreac outside of Portree on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. It is delicate, romantic and airy; whimsical and vintage inspired. The linear nature of the lace pattern catches the eye as it flows through the shawl’s body. This is a simple to knit lace that quickly become intuitive.

This story scarf is inspired by C.S. Lewis’s classic tale ‘The Magician’s Nephew’. This is the story that began the Narnia Chronicles, and whilst less known than ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, for me, it is just as good.

This story scarf is inspired by C.S. Lewis’s classic tale ‘The Magician’s Nephew’. This is the story that began the Narnia Chronicles, and whilst less known than ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, for me, it is just as good.

Feathers are treated as treasures in our household; for us they epitomise freedom and exploration. As we find them we often wonder where they have travelled, what countries they have visited and what adventures they’ve had.

Oolong conjures up an atmosphere of timeless elegance with its beautiful lace and mock cable edgings captured in tea-dyed yarn.

These mitts are sure to become a staple knit. They are plain and simple with finishing features my kids love; twisted rib and rolled edges.In true workhorse fashion, these mitts will perform any function our installation will require of them.

It’s a no-brainer that the era of fossil fuels is at an end and alternative sustainable energy sources need to be embraced. Wind energy is just one of the many options perfect for the Australian landscape. This knitted wind turbine uses recycled materials in its construction, embracing all the favourite construction materials of children. It’s ...

Tesserae is a term that refers to the rough bark on a eucalyptus tree. These mitts with their textured stitch pattern, seek to evoke that rough bark.

This teeny wind turbine is deliberately cute and allows the green energy activist to wear their allegiance on their shirt, scarf or even hat. A super simple and fun knit that you’ll whip up in no time whatsoever.

This scarf or cowl is designed to be knit in colours that evoke the essence of the Australian sky. There is a brightness and light to the sky down under that is unparalleled anywhere in the world.

Botanical name: Dillwynia hispida

These three square patterns each have a different stitch pattern designed to provide texture and colour relief.

Landscape Beanie is a simple yet stylish knit, designed with alternating eyelet and stocking stitch blocks. Inspired by the vastness and colours of the Australian landscape, this beanie is knit seamlessly in the round from the brim upwards. Its slouchy fit makes it adaptable as both a statement piece and deep enough to cover chilly ears.

Botanical name: Dianella Revoluta

Eucalyptus trees are iconically Australian; an image and scent that immediately conjures up home for many Australians. This wee tree can be pinned as a brooch to your shirt, shawl or even hat to remind you of home.

Botanical name: Epacris impressa

Ribbons of Eucalyptus bracelet

Botanical name: Chrysocephalum apiculatum

For many the gum leaf symbolises the essence of Australia. It is, without a doubt, Australia’s most significant tree species.

Over the years I’ve taught quite a few kids, not just to knit, but in the classroom as well. Two things are important to remember when finding projects suitable for kids: they have short attention spans and they want to feel they’ve achieved something.

Aire River is a vintage inspired hoodie that captures the essence of beachside living. Its cosy hood and pockets hug the wearer in even the chilliest weather. Bold splashes of Noro colour juxtaposes with earthy tweeds to create a sweater that is sure to be every active child’s favourite.

The peninsula I live on is the Bellarine. While our winters are mild, the wind can whip in off the Southern Ocean making beanies essential headwear for a winter beach visit.

A delicate stitch pattern adorns these very pretty fingerless mitts designed exclusively for the Augustbird Tea Time Club.

Otways is named after the beautiful temperate rainforest area in Victoria, Australia where we love to mountain bike. <3

Samwelle is like your best friend, or favourite toy. It’s reliable, snuggly and comforting. Designed to keep the torso and head warm while allowing those busy kid limbs to keep moving.

Laharum is a great little slouch beanie with a delicate colourwork framing the brim. However, this colourwork is much simpler than you would think; only one colour is ever worked in a round, with the illusion deceptively created by slipped stitches. This is sure to be a favourite!

Mockinya is a simple and sweet beanie with a delicate colourwork adorning the body. However, this colourwork is much simpler than you would think. Only one colour is ever worked in a round, with all the colourwork deceptively created by slipped stitches. This is sure to be a favourite.

Bothwell is named for the home of Cormo, a wee little town in Tasmania, Australia where the breed was developed.

This is a teenier version of the quintessential children’s vest pattern, Milo. This version is graded for 4ply/fingering weight yarn, making it more appropriate for warmer months and tinier babies - including premmies. It maintains the same style and look as the original Milo: a simple, seamless vest knit in the round from the top down.

Brimpaen is a pretty beanie with a little secret: the colourwork is much simpler than you would think. Only one colour is ever worked in a round, with all the colourwork deceptively created by slipped stitches. This makes for a warm, snug and slouchie beanie.

Glen Isla is a sweet little slouchie beanie that is deceptively easy to work. Knit from the brim up, this beanie packs a wow factor with lots of colour. Perfect for keeping heads super cosy in wintery weather.

Granny’s Favourite just grew up.

Wallaby personifies stylish simplicity. This perfectly shaped and fitting cardigan with its eye-catching yoke detail will quickly become your go to cardigan for all occasions and all ages.

Wallaby personifies stylish simplicity. This perfectly shaped and fitting cardigan with its eye-catching yoke detail will quickly become your go to cardigan for all occasions and all ages.

Wallaby personifies stylish simplicity. This perfectly shaped and fitting cardigan with its eye-catching yoke detail will quickly become your go to cardigan for all occasions and all ages.

While I love the look of knitted lace facecloth, the fact that there is a wrong side on an item that is used in the manner a facecloth is, kinda bugs me.

Cherrypool is a deceptively simple beanie with a lot of wow factor. A garter stitch body hosts a series of stitch clusters reminiscent of flames and fire. Only one colour is ever worked in a round, with all the colourwork deceptively created by slipped stitches. Jogless garter stitch worked over the body of the hat maintains the integrity of th...

Woohlpooer is a deceptively simple beanie with a lot of wow factor. This cosy beanie creates the illusion of complicated colour work. The truth is that only one colour is used on each round and the deception is created using slipped stitches.

Posy 4ply is part of a series of knits designed to coordinate with the popular Bloom dress and showcase the gorgeous WOOLganics yarns. It features the same diamond lace through the body and the yoke as on the dress’s body and hemline.

Dolly Correa is another pattern in the Wildflower for dollies collection, wee doll clothes designed to match children’s versions.

I’ve had many many requests to add this how-to to the Ravelry database.

This sweet wee hat pattern features a lace pattern that is reminiscent of twirling ribbons; perfect for any little dancer at heart. The lace hat body leads into a snowflake/star shaped crown.

Posy 4ply is part of a series of knits designed to coordinate with the popular Bloom dress and showcase the gorgeous WOOLganics yarns. It features the same diamond lace through the body and the yoke as on the dress’s body and hemline.

Michael is a 1960s inspired knit. It’s about capturing the essence of childhood and reflecting a child’s experience of that era.

Lisa is a 1960s inspired knit. It’s about capturing the essence of childhood and reflecting a child’s experience of that era.

GIDDAY: Australian colloquialism for hello. A warm greeting of affection.

GIDDAY: Australian colloquialism for hello. A warm greeting of affection.

Uwland is a cowl of gratitude. A cowl perfect for gifting.

This is a wonderful quick and fun little stash buster pattern perfect for those smaller scraps and leftovers. These chains are completely seamless, no seams or weaving whatsoever!

Every child needs a few cover-up cardies. Ferris Wheel, the little sibling to Summer Festival, is reminiscent of ferris wheels carousels and all things fun and festive.

Summer Festival is about capturing the essence of Summer. Throw it on for comfort and warmth at your favourite music festival. Then relive the memory every time you slip it on for the rest of the year.

Every child needs a few cover-up cardies. Carousel, the little sister to Summer Carnival, is reminiscent of ferris wheels, carousels and all things fun and festive.

Whether you’re strolling the waterfront, riding the ferris wheel or just trying to recapture the essence of Summer; Summer Carnival is the cardigan you need.

Tully is a classic styled cardigan that every child will love.

Sassafras is a quick and simple knit.

Got lots of leftovers taking up space in your stash?

Beear is a deceptively simple knit, despite its colourful yoke.

Lizzie is the perfect little Summer cardigan; open, lacy and lightweight.

Bishi is a simple seamless knitted water bottle carrier that is perfectly practical for everyone!

Dolly Olearia is another perfectly miniature petal in the Wildflower for dollies collection. It is a smaller replica of the child’s pattern Olearia, and even features the same three different options to knit; two different cardigans and the shrug.

Olinda is named after a beautiful town in the Dandenong Ranges in the southern part of Australia. It sits perched high up in the hills surrounded by lush vegetation. For coast dwelling folk like us, it is an amazing wonderland with so much greenery and even the possibility of snow!

This pattern is graded for two different yarn weights:

Griffin is the perfect kid’s pattern for showcasing Noro yarn.

Griffin is the perfect vest pattern for free-ranging kids.

When Little Red Riding Hood went to visit her grandmother it is probable that she was expecting to receive another new knit. That would explain why she’d stopped to pick flowers in the wood; to show her thanks. Little Red just adores her granny’s knits!

When Little Red Riding Hood went to visit her grandmother she was in for a big surprise. She was expecting to find her dear old granny all tucked up and in need of some tender loving care. But not to be…

For the little leprechaun in your life!

Annabel is every child’s dream hoodie. It’s warm and snuggly; designed to be worn as a jacket to ward off those winter chills. This seamless coat is adorned with daisy stitches on the cuffs, hemline, hood, waistline and those adorable pockets. Annabel features subtle back gathers, the sweetest inset pockets and is finished with an optional pixi...

This gorgeous wee cardigan is light, airy and darling; perfect for any time of the year and any outfit. The sweet little pockets encourage collecting and flower picking. Knit in beautiful dk/8ply weight yarn, this is a delightful seamless cardie adorned with a daisy stitch and subtle back gathers.

Suzanne is the perfect little Autumn cardigan; easy to slip into at a moment’s notice. Suzanne is an effortless and fun little knit just perfect for idyllic 8ply/dk weight yarns.

Dolly acacia is an other perfectly miniature petal in the Wildflower collection, to match the child’s version and make any lkid’s day!

Miss Jane is the grown up version of Jane, a supersweet and simple knit for the junior set.

This is a surprisingly quick and fun knit. While it might look like there’s a heck of a lot of purling going on there, but not so! The hat is knit inside out with very minimal purling.

Dolly Caesia is a sweet little dress sure to delight any child and their doll. The best thing about it is that you can knit your child a matching dress too!

dolly darwinia is the first perfectly matching doll version of the patterns in my Australian Wildflower collection.

This is the perfect little skirt for your dolly to go dancing in. it twirls and whirls and is superbly cute. Our Australian Girl dolls, Jasmine and Belle, both absolutely adore it!

dolly eden is a sweet little duo of patterns that perfectly matches the eden pattern for kiddies.

Elizabeth is the perfect little Summer cardigan; open, lacy and lightweight.

Ziggidy doo is a sweet little A-line skirt. It’s just perfect for the child who doesn’t do frills and ruffles, or is getting that bit too old for them. Or even just needs a change from them.

A perfectly matching dolly rainbow dress pattern for a variety of sizes of dolls. A true miniature version!

A super cute and easy to knit seamless boy’s vest. The perfect fit and style for boys (and even girls) of all ages.

With sizes ranging from baby to large adult, these little zeg warmers are guaranteed to rock anyone’s world. Use them for gym, ballet, baby wearing or just hanging around and looking cool.

This little milo is the dolly sized version of the popular child’s vest pattern, milo. This vest is knit in the round from the top down.

When simplicity is required, Jane is the perfect garment.

Ziggy is the perfect beanie pattern for the whole family. In seven sizes, this beanie caters for everyone with additional instructions for customising and knitting a beanie to get the perfect fit.

Ziggy is a modern take on the classic hoodie/henley. The zig-zag pattern that decorates the front of the jumper works up quickly and easily, while providing heaps of visual interest. This makes for a very eye-catching garment.

Every little girl needs a special cardigan, one for best. One that’s pretty and special and girly and makes her feel oh so lovely!

The school cardigan is a cardigan that’s not just for school. Inspired by the wonderful ribbed cardies of the 70s, this little fitted cardigan is seamless and worked topdown with raglan shaping.

This little heart cable looks almost like an embossed heart but is worked as a cable. It is worked and charted top down; the opposite way to most traditional cables. It has been designed for circular knitting and thus some adjustment will need to be made if you use this in flat knitting.

Little Butterflies is a super easy and fun to knit little trans-seasonal cardigan. Knit in dk weight yarn, this little short sleeve cardigan knits up quickly from a circular yoke. It features cute little butterflies flittering randomly around the yoke and perfectly placed pockets. This is a longer line cardigan, that looks equally great worn on...

This pattern was originally released free to a group of lovely knitters who were brave enough to join in a mystery Knit-A-Long in November 2010.

This pattern was originally released free to a group of lovely knitters who were brave enough to join in a mystery Knit-A-Long in November 2010.

Darwinia is a gorgeously girly garment that can be knit as either a dress or baby doll. This is a deceptively simple knit that yields gorgeous results. Ruffles, gathers and twirly; what more does any girl want?

baby acacia is a simple and summery little fingering weight baby singlet knit seamlessly and top-down in cotton. This is a deceptively simple and quick knit that yields gorgeous results.

Acacia is a simple and summery little singlet knit seamless and top-down in cotton. This is a deceptively simple and quick knit that yields gorgeous results. Acacia can be knit with either a few gathers across the bodice of the singlet and finished with a ribbon; or the body fully gathered. Either is equally cute and looks great teamed with eit...

This delicate dk weight lace scarf features a reversible lace pattern based on stocking stitch, rather than garter stitch. This makes this scarf reversible, something uncommon in lace scarves.

Caesia is an easy to knit and simple to wear garment inspired by outdoor play and Australian flora. Caesia can be knit as either a dress or tunic and features a gathered circular yoke and touches of gathering on generous pockets perfect for stuffing with treasures and wildflowers.

Olearia is a sweet little pattern just perfect for the changing weather. It features three interlinked designs or three petals; two variations of a cardigan and a shrug. All are seamless, knit top down and are deceptively simple to knit.

Eden’s Adam is a simple, classic styled vest or singlet with a modern construction. Throw in a few subtle style details and a couple of unique techniques, and you have a fun knit that you’ll want to explore again and again. This pattern provides both the classic garment and the palette of temptation to help you on your creative way.

Eden’s Eve is a simple, classic styled A-line dress with a modern construction. Throw in a few subtle styling details and a couple of unique techniques, and you have a fun knit you’ll want to explore again and again. This pattern provides the palette of temptation to help you on your creative way.

A simple little seamless (or almost seamless) cardigan designed to fit gorgeous little 16 inch tall Waldorf style doll.

Bloom comes in three sizes; achieved by varying both needle sizes and yarn weight; small in 4ply/fingering, medium in 8ply/dk and large in 10ply/worsted. Each size fits a wide age range, for example, the medium size fits from a 17 to 23 inch chest. It is shown in the pics (the pink one) on a 9 month old and slight 4 year old.

An uber cute little dress for your little one’s dolly.

This is a simple little scarfette that makes the perfect quick last minute gift knit. It can be easily knit in a day. You can wear it plain or dress it up with a brooch, your favourite badge or a big button. Dressy or casual enough for any occasion and small enough to be tucked away in a handbag.

The quintessential children’s vest pattern.

A simple seamless easy to knit cotton summer apron style top.

Lily is a simple seamless easy-to-knit dress that is easy enough for a beginner to tackle. Designed as a stash buster knit, ideally suited to variegated yarn, this dress can be made with as little as 200g of of DK/8ply weight yarn and half a ball of contrasting scraps. Inspired by ballet style knits; this dress has a fake waist sash, crossover ...

The Rainbow Dress is designed to fit with negative ease, that means that the finished size will be smaller than actual chest size. This element of the design ensures a good fit, yet still allows plenty of room for movement and growth. My daughter has been wearing the same dress for over three years.

A simple and fun beanie pattern that knits up quickly. The crown is designed to have a subtle clownish shape.