Springtime is for shawls!

It’s finally arrived! This stunning selection of 8 original designs is now available in one handy book. Create hats with fair isle, cables or earflaps! Patterns are clearly laid out and easy to follow. Enjoy the gorgeous photography and scenery while learning more about knitting hats.

The sequel is finally here! This stunning selection of 8 original designs is now available in one handy book. Create hats with fair isle, cables or lacework! Patterns are clearly laid out and easy to follow. Enjoy the gorgeous photography and scenery while learning some new skills.

This cute bandana cowl is simple to make with an easy-to-memorize pattern making it an ideal travel project. It is composed of simple knit and purl rows with a couple of easy eyelet rows to keep things interesting.

Note: Sqoosh is my own hand-dyed yarn which is currently unavailable online…but any skein of precious sock yarn will work as long as it’s soft!

Thank you so much to the test knitters - your shawls are all gorgeous!

Thank you so much to my wonderful test knitters - you are all amazing!!

Errata: Page 4, first column should read: Rep Rows 2 and 3 eight (7) times more (until 5 sts rem at end of row). Rep Row 2 once more.

Fortitude Hat is a hug for your head and it makes a perfect last-minute gift. It is oversized, but cozy; it is instant gratification. Use it to channel some fortitude during a time when we could all use a little more grit.

These cozy hats will keep you warm right through the winter and they look splendid in low-contrast, monochromatic colours. Choose from two simple diamond designs and knit either a regular or a fold-up brim.

The golden cowl features STASH Fibres - check out her luxury items on Facebook or Instagram!

This open lightweight cardigan is sure to become a staple in your wardrobe. It has a relaxed fit with roomy, short sleeves and a cozy shawl collar. The silk content in Dirty Water Dyeworks’ Mavis makes it very soft next to the skin and the semi-solid colors are to “dye” for! It is available in ten sizes from bust 33-60” and is also a very adapt...

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Fogeater is a serious hat for serious warmth. It has a double layer brim that folds up for a triple layer if you like, or it can flop over for a slouchy style. The fuzzy alpaca forms a luxurious, soft cocoon for your head.

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This fingerless mitts and cowl set kicks off a collaboration series with Ontario indie dyers. This design features Lake Knit Yarns - a sparkly, speckley yarn dyed in Ajax. Photos were taken on the shores of Lake Ontario.

V2 is now available!

The Aprillia Shawl Kit makes the perfect gift. This pattern was designed by Kelly McClure as a Signature Needle Arts Exclusive!

Thanks so much to my lovely testers! (Ann, Christine, Lesley, Wendy, Danila, Janet, Anya, Rosalyn, Christy, Stephanie and Anne)

Looking for a matching hat? Try Helm’s Deep by Tim Snyder.

These mittens will be available for FREE with a coupon code for 48 hours (until midnight Saturday, March 16, 2019 EST) - the code is available on Instagram and Facebook

Errata: If making an invisible seam, rep only Rnds 1-2 of Honey Stitch. PDF is updated.

Please note: The free version of this pattern was offered for a limited time and in one size only.

Note: This pattern was available for FREE until Saturday, March 17th, 2018 at 9 am EST.

Fae Wing Shawl is a delightful pattern with lots of options. You will find it’s perfect to wear while communing with faeries.

In the late 1800’s, this area was known for producing superior barley and this period of prosperity is referred to as the Barley Days. The crop was required for livestock feed, flour and it makes the best beer!

Oh, luxury fibre! How do I love thee? This delightful little cowl will positively spill off your needles. The charming details are eclipsed only by the loveliness of the yarn.

This pattern was designed with beginner sock knitters in mind. These comfortable socks are made top-down on dpns, but are easily adjusted to use any method: Magic Loop or small circs, toe-up, two-at-a-time…

V2 is now available!

This pattern will always be free!

Please note: This pattern was free for a 24 hour blitz. Unlimited access to the PDF in your library comes with the paid pattern.

Please note: This pattern was free for a 24 hour blitz. Unlimited access to the PDF in your library comes with the paid pattern.

Please note: This pattern was free for a 24 hour blitz. Unlimited access to the PDF in your library comes with the paid pattern.

Please note: This pattern was free for a 24 hour blitz. Unlimited access to the PDF in your library comes with the paid pattern.

And it’s about time! Here is a no-nonsense cowl that will match your Sockhead Hat perfectly. In fact, it’s even easier than the hat. No muss, no fuss…just beautiful yarn and cuddles.

Freckles mittens are perfect for bringing out your playful side and look extra spectacular when made with a speckled yarn.

Gather some berries, shuck some corn and churn some butter - pioneers need to protect their hands! Get back to basics with these simple fingerless gloves.

Say hello to your new favourite hat! Harmonium hat combines perfect elements to create a light and drapey hat that you will never want to take off. For a real lacey treasure, use luxury yarns with a bit of fuzz and sparkle.

Gully gloves are so versatile, you will just have to make a whole batch of them! They are sproingy, comfy and knit up in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.

Make a statement in this double layered smooshy cowl. It’s a seamless piece of perfection that is great for men or ladies. It uses one skein of Malabrigo Rasta and is a great way to show off the gorgeous colours and stitch definition.

Mudita (Sanskrit, Moo-dee-tah):

Romp around in these darling textured socks and your feet will feel light as air. The textured pattern stitch includes a bold move that you aren’t going to believe…

This vintage-style shawl is ideal for lovers of garter stitch. Wrap yourself up and take in some theatre at the park or go for a whimsical stroll.

The Bramble Hat is meant to be worn on woodsy walks, stomping through snow drifts and braving chilly breezes. It knits up quickly and easily - even if you’ve never tried cables before.

For help with the garter tab cast on, check out this great video!!

Check out Berroco’s blog for more info!

This slouchy cabled hat can be worn three ways by adjusting the button tab. It is encircled with two different braided cables and a meandering cable on one side with buttons in the spaces. It is as much fun to knit as it is to wear!

Cuddle up and stay warm this winter with this textured accent cowl. It knits up quickly and easily with a bulky yarn. It’s perfect for a stroll around town or in the woods.

Please make sure you are using V2 (version 2).

This is a loose-fitting unisex hat with a really fun zig-zag pattern. It’s great for taking a meandering amble on a snowy day.

This is a light cotton beanie with a very pretty and elegant lace pattern. It’s perfect for the milder seasons…maybe browsing at the springtime farmer’s market or communing with cattails in the fall.

This worsted weight beanie is a simple knit, but the magic is expressed through the amazing colours.

This unisex hat is so cozy you may not want to take it off. If you feel like wandering, make sure this hat wanders off with you. It is loose-fitting, slouchy, oh-so-warm and even REVERSIBLE!

Stay stylish and toasty on snow days. This densely knit hat is a favourite for outdoor activities like ice skating and tobogganing.

Errata: On Page 3, first paragraph, it reads CO with smaller needles, but the whole hat is made with 6 mm / US 10.

Please make sure you are using V2 (version 2).

This cowl-shawl hybrid is knit with fingering weight yarn and is a great way to show off a precious sock yarn. The lacey pattern is pretty and easy to memorize. It’s as practical as it is gorgeous and will quickly become a favourite!

This cheeky little hat is adored by babies and their parents, too! Using a ball of dishcloth cotton is economical, machine washable and the fibre is gentle on baby’s noggin. Plus, the little ears are just so darn cute!

Everyone needs some philosopher sleeves to help with reading, thinking, tea drinking - whatever you like to do! The smallest size only uses one skein of sock yarn, so dive into your stash and pull out that one special skein you’ve been saving.

Cuddle up in this snuggly, cozy cowl. It knits up in no time using a bulky fisherman’s rib, which is a cousin of the brioche stitch. It looks great with any outfit. The fabric is stretchy and mushy making it extra comfy.

It doesn’t get much easier than this! Suitable for beginners, but it’s also a fun, quick pattern for more experienced crocheters. This hat is wonderfully comfy and warm making it a great thinking cap. Will work with most yarn types and weights.

The Bunting Bonnet is a fanciful hat for all ages. The fluffy trim is comfy and warm. This hat is best when made with stripes using your stash yarn, but it is a bit of a blank canvas. Try different stripe combinations or use Noro and let your yarn do the work. This is a great hat for inspiring fairy feelings.

Fables is without a doubt my favourite hat of the year. It has a brim that can button up or down and some darling cables that can be embroidered or left plain. The extra bulk over your ears is guaranteed to keep you warm. This whimsical cap also makes a special gift.

Knitting this hat requires some skill and patience, but the end results are worth the effort. The cables make it very cozy and warm and the oversized panels on the earflaps are what make this hat unique.

This hat knits up quickly with a bulky yarn and is a good opportunity to practice your cables. The fit is very cozy and will suit a range of head sizes. Make this up as a gift for a gaelic guy or girl. This is a 3-page pattern.

Explore your goofy side with this adorable earflap hat, which was designed to showcase the incredible Knit Collage novelty yarn. While this amazing yarn is embellished, it’s fun to add some misfit buttons for extra flare.

This sweet hat has a keyhole cut-out with a darling bow that you can wear to the side or at the back. You can also pull your ponytail through. An alpaca i-cord trim gives the hat clean lines and adds a soft, feminine detail.

This hat is a fair isle pattern that is fully charted in colour. It uses either three or four colours of a DK weight yarn. The lovely design is great for everyone and the hat makes a perfect gift.

Made with one ball of Eco+ or Ecological wool by Cascade, this scarf will become your winter staple. It knits up really quickly on large needles and only has a one row repeat.

This is a super simple beanie that knits up quickly with a bulky yarn. The pattern is made up entirely of knits and purls. It makes a great, comfy hat for the whole family.

This floppy slouch hat uses just one skein of Maxima by Manos del Uruguay. The merino is lovely and smooshy and makes a lovely drapey slouch hat. The pattern is also written for a beanie style. This is a 2 page pattern.

These are a great cabled sampler sock and the pattern is easy to memorize. The cables make them warm and cozy. The pattern is fully charted and also includes written instructions. These socks are named for a couple of favourite TV shows that are a little bit twisted, just like the socks.

This lovely, oversized beret is warm and supremely comfy; floppy and sloppy, but also pretty. If berets aren’t your thing, try the cute little beanie style. The unique cluster pattern is influenced by nature and I think you will find some enlightenment under these bodhi trees.

This is a great unisex hat that works up quickly with a variety of simple stitches to keep your interest. It is also a great pattern for using up scraps and being creative with colour choices. Line the inside with a piece of fleece for extra warmth.

This pattern is written for both regular and deluxe sized

The sweet details are what makes this yoga mat bag really unique: leafy ties, picot trim and lotus flower bottom. The pattern is written to accommodate a regular or deluxe size mat.

Hypatia was a female Greek astronomer, mathematician and philosopher from Alexandria, Egypt who was murdered in 415 CE. The starry pattern on this hat is an homage to her.

This hat is a cute newsboy style with a shallow, curved brim and a darling little pom pom on top. The pattern stitch is dense, warm and easy to work up. You probably won’t be able to make just one.

This pattern is written so you can use any yarn from a sport to bulky weight, and to fit any head size (literally).

The best thing about this unique toque is the fit: lightweight and super cozy. It magically looks great on anyone. It knits up quickly and looks amazing with Malabrigo Twist or any aran weight yarn. I bet you can’t knit just one!

Fingerless gloves are the ultimate versatile knitted accessory. These have a darling lacy cuff. This pattern is very clearly written, but requires some experience.

Keep Zeus at bay and bring out your inner demi-goddess

This amazing two page pattern is easy to follow and includes a colour chart for the spirals. Make up a sweet pair of mittens to keep those fingers warm and practice your colour knitting. Makes a good first project if you’ve never tried stranded knitting before.

This pattern is a twist on the traditional basketweave stitch. It knits up quickly and makes a perfect unisex hat. It is simple enough to knit up, but has enough patterning to keep you interested. The stitch is easily memorized and Malabrigo Twist knits up like a dream.

Here is a classic throwback from the 1970’s that everyone loves. It crochets up quickly, making it great for gift-giving. This blanket is lightweight and reversible - perfect for babies or adults!

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This is a seamless pillow designed to help you relax and revitalize. Take a few minutes each day to meditate with your lavender pillow and you will notice a major difference in your mental health.

These legwarmers are special because they will never fall down! The ribbed cuff is folded over for extra comfort and and an i-cord is woven through and tied in a pretty bow to make sure they stay in place.

This lightweight scarf is quite simple to make and knits up quickly. It is constructed of two halves knit from the bottom up and then grafted in the middle. The design evolved from the desire to get the most out of a luxury ball of lace weight yarn.

Here is a unisex slouch hat that is so easy-peasy and quick to knit. It’s so easy I almost didn’t bother with a pattern - but I can’t keep my love for slouch hats to myself.

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This pattern stitch makes a really nice, flat fabric that appears to be more woven than knitted. The rough edges combined with a neutral-toned variegated yarn gives it a natural look. Pattern includes instructions on how to substitute yarns.

This reversible scarf was designed with cold weather in mind. The pattern stitch is incredibly easy, so the knitting can get tedious, but is suitable for beginners. The lacy eyelets give the scarf some texture while trapping in warmth; they remind me of bubbles trapped in glass.

This scarf is stretchy and cozy, super easy and yet effective. The instructions are written to accommodate most yarn weights, giving you a lot of freedom to choose any yarn you like. It is constructed of a simple “mistake rib” with a crocheted scallop trim.

Version Two (V2) is now available! PDF has been updated.

This textured hat is as fun to make as it is to wear. It’s a great opportunity to use a variegated or hand-dyed yarn, but it also looks great in a solid colour.

An easy project that makes a naughty gift! The pattern is suitable for beginners and knits up quickly in a bulky yarn. Try knitting it in a 1x1 rib, for her pleasure.

Wearing this wrap makes me feel like royalty. This is one of the easiest things you could ever make and it looks gorgeous. Mohair will keep you warm even though the pattern is loose and airy.

This scarf is light and lacy, but knitted up with something like baby llama wool by Mirasol, it is cozy and warm. This pattern is easy to memorize and works well with most yarns.

Here is a slightly slouchy hat with a couple of ribbed bands around the brim. It’s super cozy and knits up like a dream: very easily. Ideal for those who are just starting to learn how to knit hats.

This scarf was designed to teach a beginner’s crochet workshop, so you know it’s nice and easy. It alternates one row of sc, one of dc and one of scallops, just to keep it interesting.

Version Four (V4) is now available! #sockheadhat

This pattern is designed to suit any yarn and can be made to fit any size head. The lattice stitch makes it lightweight, but it is quite warm if made with a lopi wool. Pattern also includes a flower add-on.

This scarf is an easy classic with a little flavour. The pattern includes some good tips on scarf building, making this a superb first scarf for beginners, especially to practice your knits and purls.

If you’ve never made mitts before, this easy pattern would be a great way to begin! These are ultra-cozy and are great to toss on over a t-shirt or to wear under a sweater for extra warmth.