Browns Crossing is the old name of the Colorado town of Nederland. The tiny 1.5 square mile town is rich in characteristic Rocky Mountain charm but still retains much of the grit of the original 1800s settlement, a combination that I adore.

Need some fancy adornment while trying to make a decision? Great for when flipping a coin or drawing straws just won’t do!

I swear the city of Prague glows at night. Unlike many western citys with its neon and eerily green-blue nights, central Prague radiates this love with its warm lighting. It’s so welcoming and cozy, like the illumination itself is wrapping you up and keeping you warm. This sensation is what inspired this cowl.

Robot invasion! Fill that science fiction hole in your day with a little War of the Worlds-esque scene on your hands. Dramatic orchestral soundtrack optional.

Warning: it is impossible to wear these gloves or mitts without feeling the need to wildly wiggle your fingers!

Izzy is about the most huggable reptile you’ll ever find! Bobble teeth give her a little less dangerous of a look than her counterparts. She’s not hurting anyone with those worn down stubs! Stripes give the body a distinct look while adding a bit of fun to the knit.

Strelka may be small, but he’s brave and scrappy!

This pair of short mitts is a perfect quick stranded project for fighting off the last of winter blues or powering through the beginning of autumn. Unleash your inner superhero on a daily basis!

A squishy dachshund with an irresistible smile! Who couldn’t use a little sidekick to brighten their day?

This top down earflap hat incorporates cozy cables and a tight gauge for an incredibly warm winter hat. Four large cables line the hat, broken up by knit panels with thin braids of mini cables down the center. These two sections give enough to hold the interest of the knitter without the end result becoming too busy. The thing that sets this hat...

This pattern is for a floppy, huggable toy cat. The pattern employs stranded color work and two dimensional shaping that will be familiar to anyone who has done two color mittens and who would like to branch out to knitting toys. The pieces are all knit separately then blocked, loosely stuffed, and joined. Knitting, joining, and stuffing separat...

The troll is the grumpy curmudgeon of the group. His hobbies include hiding under bridges and occasionally eating goats. Some say that all he really needs is a friend but he’s too shy to ask. Consider making a pair so that they won’t be lonely!

As a little girl I adored puppet mittens. I had a pair when I was four that I wanted to wear every day, regardless if the weather required it or not. How fun it was to have little friends on my hands with me throughout the day!

This sweet little pixie is playful and friendly as can be. She helps watch over all the creatures in the forest and makes sure the rascals stay out of trouble. She is a big sister to everyone and very much enjoys being helpful.

This creature might look fierce at first but his heart is as big as his monstrous hands. He lives in the woods all alone but he is always up for company, especially when they bring him food. He spends his days going for long walks and watching the clouds change.

A child can never have too many hats. This pattern has instructions for five different sizes in two different yarn weights and gauges for maximum customization. Whether you are looking for a heavy winter hat for your preschooler or a light spring covering for a newborn, this hat has something for you.

This nice, mild mannered man becomes a fierce wolfman in the light of the full moon! When your friends see the doll sitting on your shelf no one will assume the secret he has hidden inside.

A playful little monster with big ears and toes so cute you’ll just want to nibble them! Short rows are used to do most of the shaping. Clever techniques are used on the feet and hands to leave very few ends to weave in!

A lightweight shawlette/scarflette for cool summer evenings or breezy spring days. Half linen stitch combined with large needles creates a nice airy fabric. A contrasting color edging adds a little extra punch!

So as not to forget the boys, here is a hat to compliment the girly Dear Liza.

May 2013:

There is no set size for this little mouse. Choose any weight feltable wool to customize your own size, from mini ornament to huggable big guy! With only a small amount of yarn required, this is a great way to use up small balls of yarn.

A top down earflap hat for the tiny person in your life. A quick knit for a last minute gift, and with the earflaps done in short rows there is no joining of yarn or stitches.