It’s been rainy, cold and dreary the last few weeks. So, as I sat down to contemplate hat designs, all I could think of was warmer weather and all the birds and butterflies in our garden. That is where the idea of a butterfly garden began. The butterflies just fly off the brim of the hat up to the top of the head, fading away.

Just like a proper snowflake, each size hat is just a little different from the other sizes. The decreases give each hat a slightly different look. I always love watching the snow coming down and slowly starting to pile up, which I tried to mimic a bit in this hat.

I was having some fun with some colorwork ideas recently, and this chain motif really caught my eye. It ended up looking like a band that you would find on fancy hats as a fastener, which I thought would be great for a beanie. The chain is such a fun detail.

This scarf can be dressed up or dressed down. I have given the option of adding a fringe to the ends of the scarf. I added a small fringe to use up the yarn I had left after finishing the scarf. The width of this scarf is great for wrapping up around your face on a cold day and giving great texture when you are out and about.

Ask most people that I know and they will tell you that I am very much a cat person. You can see our girls in my bio at the end of this pattern. Abby and Daisy are 14 and 15 and are crazy critters, and very much cats. We heard a loud crash this morning, and it was Abby throwing things down the stairs. Give her a chance to swat something off a s...

The leaves have started to fall from the trees, and it’s bringing with it the fall rains. Soon the rains will change to snow, but for now we are welcoming the last vestiges of our vegetable garden and shrubs. Far too soon the green will all give way to white, and a hat will be a normal part of our attire. This Raindrop pattern offers a custom f...

Summer is finally here, and our garden is in full swing. Every year I try to get as many leafy greens growing before the heat of the summer makes them bolt up and flower. The pattern on this sock reminds me of the spinach leaves that are just starting to be upset with the heat. So, you better get your greens eaten before the flowers take over! ...

Crocheted socks get a bad rap about being heavy or not fitting great. Cream of Wheat socks demonstrate that they can be airy and have a more tailored fit in the heel. By working a wedge on the bottom of the foot instead of a traditional cup for the heel, you can get a sock that will fit your foot length much better. The design I have used on th...

As summer approached I had the desire to make a bag that I could grab when I’m running out to the store quickly, or even heading to the beach. I personally wanted a cross body bag, but the handle is ultimately customizable to your preferences. Since this bag is made with individual hexagons, you can also make use of scrap yarn. It can be as sim...

As I was making these mitts, my husband said it looked like caning you see on wicker chairs. The pattern creates raised parts that highlight the indents it creates. It gives a lot of texture to these mitts. They also have a snug fit but still have lots of stretch to make them comfortable. I love their delicate look, and that you can also show o...

As spring starts to show it’s lovely blooms and colors, trees in this area begin to throw out a lot of seeds. The blowing wind carries all those seeds through the air like streaks. This cable pattern recreates that look of seeds going left and right across the hat. Since this is a bulkier yarn it also knits up quickly, making it great for a las...

Every January I participate in a hockey group activity of knitting 3 hats during the month. We call it a Hat Trick. In hockey three goals is a hat trick, so three hats in January is our hat trick. It’s a lot of fun, and in addition to discovering new to me patterns I also try to take advantage of the fun to design a few hats during the month. T...

The pattern on these mittens reminded me of kites I had as a kid. I always loved the kites that had the tail of flags drifting down. These diamond type shapes look like they are running up and around the mitten as if they are connected to something pulling them along.

As spring begins to appear here, flowers are beginning to pop up from their sleep to bring us wonderful colors everywhere you look. Rose socks celebrate spring and summer.

This pattern reminded me of glass shards as they splinter and fall to the ground. As much as we try, there always ends up being a glass that gets broken from time to time. Thankfully these socks don’t cause any extra mess to clean up, and they will keep your feet comfy all year long.

Every January I participate in a hockey group activity of knitting three hats during the month. We call it a Hat Trick. In hockey, three goals is a hat trick, so three hats in January is our hat trick. It’s a lot of fun, and in addition to discovering new to me patterns, I also try to take advantage of the fun to design a few hats during the mo...

The Not So Plaid Hat came about as a mate to my Not So Plaid Socks. This set will also have a pair of fingerless mittens to go with them. I loved my socks so much that I really wanted to create a set. The pattern is simply made with knits and purls, but it creates the look of a plaid design without all the colorwork.

These socks came about when I was looking for something with some definition, but no color work. I wanted simple to make, yet fun at the same time. I’m also a huge fan of plaid, so these were the result of that love. I have designed them in a way that allows the pattern to wrap around the foot a bit more to create the illusion of the plaid patt...

When I was designing these mittens I was looking for something a bit different than just a regular bobble. I wanted it to lay flat, while giving some fun definition. I love that the longer arms make for a slightly warmer mitt, while giving a little positive ease so they aren’t tight and clingy.

This cowl is knit with a chunky yarn, which makes for a nice quick knit. It’s a great project to work on any time of the year, since you won’t have a pile of yarn in your lap like you would with a sweater or blanket. When I was designing this cowl I wanted something that was quick to make for gifts as needed, but was also a bit more open to wea...

These fingerless mittens have a design that creates a bouncy/fluffy texture on the top of the hand. I also find that it’s thicker than just stockinette which makes it ideal for cold evenings or air conditioned buildings.

Bon Voyage Socks were inspired by their colorway. Swirls travel to the outside of each sock mimicking winter winds or little wind devils that sweep all the leaves up, up and away. Detailed directions are provided for both the Right Sock and the Left Sock to swirl them in opposite directions.

This pattern uses 5 different colors of yarn to get the swirl effect. You will need approximately 875 yds / 800 m for each color for a full 52” x 52” blanket. You can modify the size of this blanket by adding or subtracting blocks.

This hat uses approximately 120 (135, 150) yds / 110 (123.5, 137) m in your main color, and another approximately 30 yds / 27.5 m in a contrast color.

One day as I was sitting here brainstorming pattern ideas, I decided I wanted something fun and playful. The bobbles on this hat add an element of fun to the hat, but also some interest on an otherwise simple knit.

With Lent approaching I decided to design a pattern in honor of Memento Mori (Remember your death). This is a very old tradition of remembering that you will pass one day, and to live a good life with that focus. As a Catholic, it’s a very important reminder and one that is celebrated by many during Lent to get ourselves focused on the correct ...

This design is meant to give a light airy feel. I love that it can be wrapped around your neck twice for extra warmth, or just thrown on for an extra detail to your outfit for the day. It’s knit in bulky weight, which makes for a quick knit, but the lace elements take the extra weight out of it that can sometimes happen in bulkier projects. Thi...

This scarf has a more complex lace pattern that creates boxes and lines. It gives it an abstract look that would be great for anyone. It’s neither a masculine or a feminine look, but you can tailor it for your special someone with your yarn choice and selecting their favorite color.

These fingerless mittens have an easy to follow chart, along with written directions. The length of the arm and hand can be modified to get you the best fit possible.

This pattern was inspired by fall approaching, and all the birds stocking up on feed from our feeder. It’s almost time for them to head to where it is a bit warmer and fly south. :slightly_smiling_face:

This scarf came about a number of months ago when I was watching ‘The Curse of Oak Island’. I was born and raised in Nova Scotia, and the story of Oak Island has fascinated me since I was a teenager. Those folks that really follow the show have become known as Acorns (get it…Oak…Acorn…anyway lol), and when I found this acorn stitch it seemed li...

These cuff down socks have a pattern that twists back and forth like a switchback that meanders up a mountain side. The pattern is easy to follow, but might still require some counting. I tried knitting them while watching a hockey game and repeatedly lost count. haha!

This pattern is designed to used slipped stitches and small cables to make a diamond pattern that really stands out. The pattern is also continued along the crown to give a continuous feel to the entire hat. The decreases are give the look of a flower on the crown for added flare.

This shawl was designed to dress up holiday outfits, or to keep you a bit warmer during spring and fall evening events. The lace has a great snowflake detail on it that gives visual interest. The pattern can be repeated until the wrap is the length you like, and can be repeated until you have used up as much yarn as you can.

These socks were designed during the summer when the heat was coming up off the pavement. It inspired me to create a pattern that had a moving stitch that rose up like those waves. The lace in this helps make for a cooler sock, great for those hot days.

This blanket was designed in a fingering weight yarn to create a light and airy blanket. The leaf motif reminds me of birth and life, and I thought it was perfect for any little one in your life.

These cuff down socks came to life during the heart of the quarantine. At this stage I never knew what day it was, and it just felt like a perpetual weekend. Hence the name of these socks. :D The pattern should be pretty easy to follow for tv watching, and such, even if you do have to keep track of where in the pattern you are.

This pattern is written to be an over-sized comfortable sweater, is worked from the bottom up and has 4” of positive ease in the body. The openness of the pattern helps to reduce some of the warmth that is naturally found in sweaters, making it ideal for spring and fall.

These socks were designed when I recently found myself in need of ankle socks. I had some Bis-sock yarn left over in the Hudson’s Memories colorway that I did not want to waste, but knew I didn’t have enough left for anything other than ankle socks. The pattern is worked toe up, and would be great worked two at a time, since it is a very simple...

These socks are worked toe up with 2 colors (stranded), and have a toe, heel and cuff that are a solid accent color. Depending on the size you make, you will only need about 50g of each color. You may need more of color A, if you chose to make a taller leg, or if you have larger feet. I have written the pattern to have a solid color gusset, how...

This hat is the next installment of my Home Town Series. It is named after Alberta, where I spent a number of years in my adult life. It is a double knit hat, which means that it is fully reversible.

This pattern is designed to be warm for those winter nights. Reindeer and snowflakes decorate the hat to make it more fun. I decided to create this shortly after New Years, when decorations were beginning to come down, but I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the reindeer.

This sweater is the next installment of my Hometown Knits series. This is named after the nearest town where I went to school, where I got my first job, where the theater used to be, and where the grocery store was. There are lots of great memories associated with it. I was known to start walking home from school once it was just barely warm en...

As we have been moving more into sweater weather, the wind has been picking up more and cooling off. That means it’s time to also consider hats. I find many times hats can be too bulky and make my head too warm, so I wanted something with some breath-ability. This hat features some lace details to lighten it up, but is also a worsted weight yar...

This scarf is designed to be knit with scrap yarn in fingering weight. I chose to use yarn I had from an Advent Kit from Miss Babs, but this works well with any fingering weight yarn. You will need to have 5 grams of each color to have enough for a triangle. While gauge is not super important with this scarf, if your gauge is not the same, then...

The Nictaux Cowl is the first pattern in my Hometown Knits series. Nictaux is a small town in Nova Scotia, where I was born and raised. It’s very near to the Bay of Fundy, in Annapolis County.

These socks are the next installment of my Hometown series. They are named after the beach down by the Bay of Fundy, where we would go to have a camp fire to roast hot dogs and make smores on those hot summer evenings. There are rocks to walk across, which is what made me go with this design. The yarn overs create a look that mimics finding you...

This scarf was inspired by a cake that my family makes. It’s called a Harvey Wallbanger cake. It’s an orange cake with a creamy icing that’s nicely boozed up. :slightly_smiling_face: I designed the scarf to have the nice orange color in the middle, just like the cake with the browned up exterior and the icing sitting on the outside. I hope you ...

This shawl was designed to be a light and airy accessory for cool summer evenings, and for events where you would like to have a lovely piece to help keep you a bit warmer. The lace pattern is infinitely repeatable, so you can choose the length that will suit you best.

These socks are designed to have the look of wisps of oats going up the foot and leg. They are a quick and simple knit that gives a nice detail for even a busier yarn.

These mittens use an easy to memorize pattern to create texture on the back and arm of these mitts. It will make them a great knit for traveling.

This shawl was designed around the Freia Shawl cakes that I found. It was a lovely Espresso colorway, that reminded me of a chocolate cupcake with an espresso frosting , with all the layers of brown.

This t-shirt is a bottom up construction that begins with a flowing lace pattern before transitioning into a ribbon band and then into a stockinette bust. The waist is designed to have a more flowing lace section. Also, the cap sleeves are designed for extra breathing space and are completely short rows. You never join them in the round, which ...

The socks were inspired by an Into the Whirled club yarn. The bright colors just wanted to be spring flowers. The Rosebud design is meant to create cascading flowers up the foot and legs.

This pattern is designed with a lace motif that runs up the length of the scarf, to resemble dragon scales. Even with the lace pattern, it becomes easy to knit while watching tv as you progress through the pattern.

This pattern was designed to showcase the work of dyers. A heavily variegated yarn will be the focus of this cowl, with the brioche stitch giving it dimension. However, if you use a less variegated yarn, the brioche will be able to take over to show its pattern.

When developing this pattern, I was looking for something a bit more sophisticated. I wanted to have a pattern that looked like argyle, but didn’t involve the colorwork that is traditional to argyle. That is when I discovered a diamond pattern that looked close, and after a few tweaks it was just what I wanted.

I designed this pattern to give texture to yarns that perhaps are very busy. This design isn’t about necessarily seeing the pattern, but allowing the yarn to move in the sock to create definition. It’s a simple to remember pattern, which makes it great if you are on the go. The cables are small, to give that movement, and if you are more adept ...

The cables on the front of these socks are designed to resemble deer antlers. I grew up in the country, and would always watch the deer running around in the fields. Even now, I live far enough in the forest to see deer running through our yard. That inspired me to make socks that reflected the love of nature.

This pattern was designed with a bobble pattern to resemble blueberries that you would find in a muffin. I wanted something with texture that was also unisex, so you could make it for anyone in your family. There is also a bit of an openness to the pattern as you go, because of how the blueberries cause a bit of a stretch. This means that it ca...

This pattern is designed with a variety of flexibility. It is written for either fingering weight or DK/Sport weight yarns. You also have the choice between knitting the cowl version, or you can choose to knit the scarf version. This gives the knitter the ability to pick which will work best with their wardrobe. Also, because of the flexibility...

These socks were designed with a fall theme in mind. I wanted to imitate the look of the leaves falling from the trees.

These fingerless mittens were partially inspired by my love of cables and the fact that I grew up in Nova Scotia. There is a lot of Celtic influence in Cape Breton, and you can’t help but have it blend into the rest of the province. I also was part of a Highland Dance group as a child, and loved everything to do with cables and tartans. The cab...

This pattern contains a flower stitch that adds life and definition to the sock. It is written in three sizes, giving you many options for sizing. I picked this design because it was just coming into spring at the time, and I had a definite longing for some flowers and color in the world. Darker yarn will cause the flowers to disappear, so yarn...

These socks are great for someone on the go. The pattern is easy to memorize and can be thrown into a travel bag to take on your commute or travels. Since there are no travels between the needles, you can easy work these socks Two at a Time.

This simple, easy to remember pattern is great for travel knitting. I was trying to design a pattern that would be easily transportable for car rides, or doctor appointments. The pattern is a simple knit and purl design, that resembled the tiles of the hopscotch game I played as a kid. It brings back fond memories of spring coming around and fi...

I began work on the design of this hat back in the fall, as the leaves were really beginning to fall. That cool air was beginning to blow, and my mind began to drift to all things warm and knitted. This hat is designed with a large leaf pattern to give the hat definition without being busy. Knowledge of increases and decreases will make this ha...

With winter being around in full force, I dreamed of things Spring. The idea of a sock full of butterfly’s helped with those grey days.

This pattern uses the Oyster stitch to create a design to reminds me of sea shells. They are great mittens to wear down by the shore, perhaps when going for a nice bonfire with friends and family. Having a weenie roast down by the shore was always very popular, and still is, when I was growing up in Nova Scotia. I have many great memories tied ...

With the leaves blowing around and winter approaching, I am already thinking about spring. The raspberry stitch used in these fingerless mitts remind me of the joys of spring and summer as the fruit starts to ripen again.

The design of this pattern is based off the starting point of a diamond. I wanted to find a way to make the diamond stand out, without a bunch of twists that can get lost in the yarn. The technique used creates elongated stitches that stand out even in variegated yarns. The cables lining the sides are to accent the center diamond. Too much vari...

These socks were inspired by Winter Storm Jonas of 2016. As I sat watching the snow falling and the swirls of flakes rising up in front of the windows, I wanted to try to capture some of that in a cozy sock.