12 Little Things

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Brooch
In 2010, I first designed this crochet Remembrance Poppy as a part of a bib for infants. Since then, the poppy, as a pin on its own, has steadily grown in popularity.
Knitting: Cowl
This stylish bandana cowl will take you from back country camping to beach side fireworks. A simple blanket scarf to throw over a casual tank or your summer jacket. However you wear it, this cowl will you keep you cozy and fashionable!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This warm and cozy beanie is delicately textured and fits gently with zero slouch. It knits up quickly and makes for a quick Beginner to Intermediate project.
Knitting: Book Cover
Keep your well-loved books looking as good as new with The Book Sleeve!
Knitting: Throw
Chunky knit oversized throw.
Knitting: Throw
Striped, chunky knit oversized throw.
Knitting: Headband
This easy-going, twisted headband stays put and keeps your hair in place without the aching headache.
Knitting: Toeless Sock
These simple socks have so many uses, from keeping your ankles warm in yoga class, to post-pedicure pampering, to just lounging around the house.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
When my infant son was gifted his first sock monkey three years ago, I fell in love with its nostalgic, and dare I say, very Canadian colour scheme of grey, cream and red. I’ve since worked and re-worked the pattern for this beanie, and it has evolved into an entire line including a shawl, a slouchy hat and mittens. I hope you enjoy working wit...
Knitting: Earflap Hat
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A quick and easy knit project that leaves a lasting impression. Who knew that a hole in a toque would create such a stir?! This unisex bun beanie suits straight out of the shower messy buns, or the every day warrior’s man bun. Happy Knitting!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Time to complete: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pattern knits into a simple, practical and cozy pair of fingerless gloves. It is easily adaptable to create longer elbow-length gloves, or increase or decrease the palm length depending on the size of the wearer hands. Enjoy!
Knitting: Headband
When you begin the decreases, the first two rows should read as follows:
Knitting: Slippers
Where it says “E. Repeat rounds D & E until you have the number of stitches you need for the Toe Size”, it should say “E. Repeat rounds C & D until you have the number of stitches you need for the Toe Size”
Knitting: Cowl
“Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes.” - Scott Adams
Knitting: Boot Cuffs / Toppers
These simple boot cuffs are a great starter project for beginner knitters - especially for those ready to take the leap into knitting in the round. Using mainly your basic knit and purl stitches, these chunky cuffs will keep your legs surprisingly warm on those rainy, boot-worthy days. They’re so easy to knit up, you’ll want to make yourself a ...
Knitting: Cowl
THE STITCH: Regarding the knitting, New Stitch A Day gives a fantastic demonstration on how to knit this stitch (also known as the Herringbone stitch). Please have a look and let me know if it helps clear it up for you: newstitchaday.com/horizontal-herringbone-stitch/
Knitting: Toeless Sock
These simple socks have so many uses, from keeping your ankles warm in yoga class, to post-pedicure pampering,
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These sweet elbow gloves are knit using the ascending tulip cable and finished off with a lovely seed stitch detail along the back of the hand. The Au Clair (or By The Light) Fingerless Gloves can be made as per the pattern or simply reduce the number of cables for a shortened, wrist-length version.