The pattern has now been updated to include instructions for long sleeves and a v neck option. Happy knitting!

Awilda is a sport weight sweater knit from the top down, featuring playful, easy-to-work colorwork, and a relaxed, cocoon-fit body. This pattern is a great stash buster and opportunity to play with color!

Talkeetna (tall-KEET-nah) is a colorwork yoke sweater knit seamlessly from the top down. This size-inclusive design features a striking colorwork yoke design, with colorwork sleeves and unique neck and cuff ribbing details. The relaxed design is versatile and easy to wear, with the sleeve and body lengths adjustable to suit different sizes. Sho...

The Seward Socks are my idea of a perfect boot sock. I wear boots pretty much year round here in Alaska, and hand knit wool socks are an absolute must to pair with them in my opinion! A combination of simple colorwork and cables keep the knitting engaging and the results are stunning! These socks are knit from the cuff down with a short row heel.

You can find the cardigan version of the pattern here!

You can find the pullover version of this pattern here!

The Alpine Bloom hat is designed as a companion to my Alpine Bloom tee pattern. This Scandinavian-inspired floral design is a fun and striking knit! I used sport weight yarn, but you can play with fingering and DK as well (taking gauge into account) to make this a great pattern to knit again and again. This fun colorwork hat pattern is written ...

Please enjoy 30% off both the Guthrie Hat and Guthrie The Guthrie hat is a fun colorwork beanie for the whole family! Written for a range of sizes from children to XL adult this pattern is written in both worsted and sport weight versions, making it a great stash buster! Options are also included for a slouchier or closer fit. Samples pictured...

You can now find a matching hat pattern- Alpine Bloom Hat!

Northerly is a top-down circular yoke sweater featuring colorwork, cables and lace for an engaging knit. It was loosely inspired by classic Scandinavian designs and the colors of Alaska in the winter. My sample was knit with elbow length sleeves and a cropped body, but these are adjustable to suit your preference!

This pattern will be available on Feb 1, 2023

Ilya is a top-down raglan featuring colowork and a cozy cowl neckline. The stranded colorwork is done using only 2 colors per round, with short floats, making it approachable for those new to the technique. The body and sleeve lengths are easily adjustable to create a perfect fit.

Manarola is the latest in my Knitaly series of summer tees inspired by places in Italy (and one in the Italian part of Switzerland) I want to visit someday! The other patterns in the series are Tegna, Maretimmo, Navelli and Misurina.

The Oksa hat was designed as a companion to the Oksa sweater. I loved the texture of the slipped stitches so much I couldn’t resist making a coordinating hat with my leftover yarn.

The Oksa sweater is knit top down in the round and features a yoke design with slipped stitches, cables and simple knit and purl designs.

Tsov is the Armenian word for sea- and this hat is my take on a classic cabled fisherman’s hat for my ocean-loving husband who is of Armenian descent. This hat features a high, folded brim which you can fold to your preference. The deep ribbing and elastic cast on also means hat fits most adult heads. 2 lengths are included, for a taller, slouc...

The Kachemak sweater is a classic colorwork sweater knit seamlessly from the top down. Options are given for a turtleneck, mock turtleneck or crew neckline and the sleeve and body length are easily adjusted to fit a wide range of bodies and style preferences.

The Halibut sweater is a traditional circular yoke style featuring bold, graphic halibut motifs. Knit seamlessly from the top down, you have options for a turtleneck, mock turtleneck (pictured) or crew neck. This pattern is unisex and size inclusive and notes are included in the pattern on how to adjust the sleeve and body length for a perfect ...

Inspired by the spindly evergreen trees and mossy paths around my home in the Pacific Northwest, Wellerman is a super cozy shawl perfect for wrapping yourself up in when the weather turns chilly.

Kiitos Cowl is a fun and easy moebius cowl designed for House of A La Mode for the 2021 Rose City Yarn Crawl. Heather and I found our inspiration for this cowl in the colors and patterns of 1970’s textiles. The name Kiitos Cowl comes from the Finnish word for “thank you”. The theme of this year’s crawl is Gratitude, and Heather and I share Finn...

Talvinen is a colorwork yoke sweater worked from the top down. This design is intended to be worn with 2-4” 5-10 cm of positive ease, depending on your personal preference. Optional A-line shaping is achieved by going up a needle size as you knit the body and sleeves.

FEEL THE BERN is a little yoke cropped sweater inspired by Bernie Sander’s iconic mittens worn at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. The mittens (and Bernie) were the unexpected fashion moment of the day, and I could not live without a sweater to match! The original mittens were made by Jen Ellis, a schoolteacher who makes them from recycled s...

Lonely Forest socks are cozy anklets knit from the toe up and featuring a texture inspired by pine boughs. These socks use twisted stitches, cables, and a fun, unique bobble stitch! The heel is worked using German Short Rows.

Reluctant Homeschooler is a chunky, cozy cardigan knit from the bottom up. You begin by knitting the sleeves in the round, then work the body flat from the bottom up, followed by joining the sleeves and working raglan and shaping details. Lastly you will pick up and knit the front band, make and attach patch pockets and buttons.

Check out Essence of Autumn’s beautiful yarn (and kits!) here!

High Lonesome is a classic unisex sweater with a timeless colorwork yoke design. This pattern is approachable for knitters of all levels. Just one color of Spincycle’s Dream State is used for the colorwork pattern, paired with The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers’ beautifully rustic Recollect sport weight wool (though you can use any yarn you like that...

This pattern was originally designed for the 2020 Knitting in the Hills retreat hosted by Hill Country Weavers. I was unable to attend this retreat in person due to and had the pleasure of teaching my classes via Zoom!

Gloam is a boxy, versatile cardigan featuring easy knit and purl texture. Knit in pieces, this cardi is a fun and relaxing knit. Easily customize yours by adjusting the length, working stripes or a fade, or color-blocking!

The Jupiter Crop is a cute, top down sweater inspired by our handsome Rooster, Jupiter! Allover colorwork keeps this design fun and flying off your needles! A few rounds with 3 colors to carry add a tiny bit of challenge to keep things interesting. Top- down design means you can try this sweater on as you go, so you can alter the length as need...

Takka is a simple beanie worked from the bottom up. Featuring a generous foldover brim, color blocking and easy cables, this pattern is the perfect simple-but-not-boring hat. This hat is also an excellent stash buster!

Moon Sisters is a generously sized, deceptively simple triangle shawl featuring alternating garter and stockinette sections to create textured stripes, and a stranded colorwork design along the center spine. Optional fringe attaches easily to the ribbed eyelet border and finishes the look.

Western Sky is fun-to-knit beret featuring lace, cables and bobbles. This hat can be knit in DK weight yarn or fingering held with laceweight mohair. Both charted and written instructions are provided.

Check out the sport weight variation of this design- Koivua Light! It is similar but different!

Sturgill is now available! The cowl is

Sturgill Cowl is a simple colorwork

The Umpqua Hat is the perfect companion for those early morning or evening hikes and also keeps you toasty warm while you stoke up the campfire for your morning coffee! This hat was designed by Caitlin Hunter to be a rugged and striking addition to your outdoor adventure wardrobe. Shown here in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, a somewhat rustic yet soft...

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Dyea is a quick and simple colorwork hat, great for beginner knitters or gift knitting. It is named for Dyea, Alaska, a former Gold Rush town in the Klondike that is now a ghost town.

Tereldego is now available as an individual download! Kits in a variety of color combinations are available from Knotty Lamb and Magpie Fibers.

Named for the romantic hero of my favorite opera, The Barber of Seville, this 2 color fingering weight cowl alternates between easy lace, relaxing stripes and engaging colorwork. Long enough to loop around the neck, this is the perfect lightweight layer for cool spring and summer evenings.

Now you can knit a mini version of my Sunset Highway sweater for the little ones in your life! Thank you to everyone who requested a pint-sized version of this design!

Kits will be available from The Farmers Daughter Fibers. Check out her website for the kit details!

I was invited to create a design inspired by Chloe Benjamin’s new book The Immortalists using Chickadee colors inspired by the book’s cover, but my design was inspired by what is inside- the complicated and beautiful intricacies of family relationships(at least that’s what I was aiming for!).

As winter settles in and days grow shorter, it’s natural to search out as

This stylish beanie will bring you warmth wherever you roam this winter, whether it be on a mountain trail among frost covered evergreens or a hidden café in the heart of the city.

New and improved Birkin! I have reworked this pattern to include expanded sizes, an improved yoke fit and a schematic. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Zweig has now been updated to include sizes for busts from 32-66” and reformatted to match my current pattern layout. I have also added a schematic. Thank you!!

Whitehorse features a lace yoke pattern and is designed to hit at the natural waist and elbows with a slightly oversized fit. The lace yoke is knitted first, and then you switch to knitting inside out for the body and sleeves.

Sunset Highway has been updated to be more size inclusive, now including sizes for a finished bust measurement from 36.5-72”. I have also added a detailed schematic which you can view in the pattern pictures before purchasing to see if the fit is something you will like. The pattern has also been reformatted to fit my current layout style. Than...

Ohra is the Finnish word for barley. The soft, textural quality of this shawl reminds me of gentle, rippling fields of grain on a summer evening.

Tegna has been updated to be size inclusive up to a bust measurement of 66” (finished garment measurement of 79”), and the shoulder shaping instructions have been rewritten to be easier to follow. Thank you the Meaghan Schmaltz the for the tech editing and grading help!

Lilou is a whimsical colorwork beanie, perfect for using up stash yarn or mini skeins. Slightly slouchy, this hip, lightweight accessory is equally fun to knit and to wear

Kobuk can be knit either by combining 2 yarns together, one strand of DK weight and one of laceweight mohair (as pictured in sample), or with a single strand of worsted weight. The choice is yours!

Nothing cuts the chill of winter quite like the spice and warmth of a hot drink. Your morning cup of coffee can be made extra luxurious with a dash of cardamom in the grounds. Add a touch of luxury to the rest of your winter with this cozy hat, whose simple yet effective colorwork lets you evoke some of your own internal spice. Top it off with ...

Glacier Park is a satisfying knit when you want something uncomplicated to work on that still has a refined elegance. The stranded colorwork uses only 2 colors and the repeats are short, so you can enjoy the pattern as it emerges without worrying about a messy tangle on the back of your work, making it a good project for colorwork newbies. Inst...

Fun, modern mitts perfect for gift giving season- for a friend or to keep yourself! These mitts were inspired by the graphic modern designs of Finnish art and named for the town there where my great-grandmother was born.

Note yardage has been updated! The shawl has taken between 200-350 yards of DK weight yarn in each color for different knitters, please plan your yarn accordingly!

Kennecott is cozy, rustic, and a super fun knit. The wickerwork pattern is simple to memorize yet interesting enough to be addictive and make it a hard-to-set-down project. A simple twist-stitch technique and knit and purl stitches are all that are required to make this classically stylish beanie.

Virgil is a universally flattering top, designed to celebrate and highlight the beauty of all women and all body types. The gentle shaping is naturally formed by the slightly tighter tension of the colorwork bands, bringing stability and fit to the yoke and waist and allowing the bust and sleeves to flow easily and comfortably over the body. Th...

A lovely, lightweight and fun to work crescent shaped shawl that’s a perfect way to use a special skein of hand-painted fingering weight yarn. Pair it with 2 solid colors for an easy to customize style that’s all your own!

Inspired by the golden grasslands and wide open blue skies of the Montana prairie, this lovely worsted weight shawl will keep you warm and cozy even against bracing northern winds. Drape it around your shoulders over a soft linen dress in the day and wrap it snugly around your neck as the sun goes down. Knit up up in a cushy, super soft woolen ...

The Sulka Mitts are based on an ancient scrap of nalbilding that was found in the area that is now Syria. I named this pattern Sulka, the Finnish word for feather in honor of my Finnish grandma, Julia.

This classic raglan pullover in worsted weight is a lovely staple that will earn a permanent place in your wardrobe. A dropped hem, textured front, and wide, flattering neckline elevate this sweater from basic to treasured classic.

This classically charming pixie cap is perfect for the little imps in your life. I was inspired by photos of young children in similar style caps from the early part of the last century for this design. Fresh colors and textures make the Newling perfect for modern babies and kids. It even ties under the chin to keep little one’s ears cozy and s...

A perfect one-skein project for that special skein of worsted weight yarn you’ve been saving!