Corrine Walcher
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Knitting: Cardigan
This cardigan has a deep lace hem and lace at the sleeves. This light, leafy lacy cardigan is made from a beautifully light fingering weight, so it’s great for spring through fall. The name is the Italian word for the colorway name, Driftwood.
Knitting: Tee
Artesia Top features a simple lace yoke for lightweight spring-fall wear. It is a round-neck, raglan-sleeved pullover which needs no finishing aside from weaving ends.
Knitting: Cardigan
This top has a deep lace hem and lace at the sleeves. This light and breezy lacy cardigan is made from a lightweight blend, so it’s great for spring through fall.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Bandera Shawlette was designed for the 2024 Texas Wool Week event in beautiful Bandera, Texas. The showy lace border is worked first, then the short-row body; then a simple garter edging.
Knitting: Pullover
Euphoric Pullover has an all-over undulating lace on the sleeves with matching lace at the hem and neckline, which will shine in a beautiful tonal dyed yarn. This is perfect for cool spring and fall days! You may choose to knit long or short sleeves, as directions are included for both.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These are knit in a squishy DK tweed, and the resulting product is great for cold feets! The name comes from a song and dance number in The Drowsy Chaperone.
Knitting: Pullover
This top-down, colorwork pullover features two beautiful colorways that were custom-dyed for this design; together they look like stormy seas crashing on a rocky shore. This is a simple two-color chart which is easily knit by an absolute beginner to colorwork.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This stitch pattern can stand up to even the wildest colorways my favorite indie dyers can throw at me. The fabric is squishy and warm, and the pattern is suitable for men and women both.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl was designed for the 2023 A Lot Like Christmas set by Savvy Skeins. This is knit flat and innovatively seamed, and is completely reversible.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a semi-circular shawl featuring a lace knitted-on edging. It uses two skeins of coordinating fingering weight yarn, one in a tonal and one variegated. Instructions are given if you would like to make a larger size.
Knitting: Pullover
This top-down, colorwork pullover features two beautiful colorways that were meant to be together; together they look like a night sky and a pink sand beach! The wave pattern and the name of the yarn give us the name.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The lace floral edging is reminiscent of the hardy, beautiful Mountain Arnica blossoms you see along the edges of Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies, for which the colorway is named. The lace border is worked first, then the short-row body; then a simple garter edging.
Knitting: Cardigan
This light as a feather cardigan has a deep leafy lace hem and lace at the sleeves. It is made from a deliciously soft fingering weight yarn at a gauge larger than usually knit, so it’s great for spring through fall.
Knitting: Cardigan
Falling Gems Cardigan is a lightweight top-down raglan cardigan, excellent for spring through early fall wear, which features a ribbed lace panel trailing down the back, sleeves, and sides; this provides a natural feminine shaping. Instructions are included for long or short sleeves. There is a matching pullover available.
Knitting: Cardigan
Euphoric Cardigan has an all-over undulating lace which will shine in a beautiful tonal dyed yarn. This is perfect for cool spring, summer, and fall days! You may choose to knit long or short sleeves, as directions are included for both.
Knitting: Pullover
This top has a deep leafy lace hem and lace at the sleeves. This lacy top is made from a deliciously soft fingering weight yarn at a gauge larger than usually knit, so it’s great for spring through fall.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
I do love a silk top in the spring through fall, and Spring Lake is the newest one in my collection. Simple lace and a subtly shifting colorway add to its wearability. This is knit in the round to the underarms, and you can customize the depth of your lace hem and body length.
Knitting: Cardigan
Friday Night Cardigan is a saddle-shoulder cardigan with no seaming. Sleeves are picked up from the saddle shoulders and knit to the cuffs; neckband, placket and button bands are picked up. This is a basic cardigan suitable for men or women. Dress it up with fancy buttons or fancy variegated yarns!
Knitting: Pullover
Vinalhaven Island Pullover features the same complex-looing cables along the front and down the back as the Vinalhaven Island Cardigan. It is a round-neck, raglan-sleeved pullover with no finishing except for weaving in the ends! The name comes from Vinalhaven, Maine, a favorite getaway for the dyer.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Avalar Fingerless Mitts feature a complex-looking but simple ribbed cable pattern for a snug, warm fit. There is also a matching hat available.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Avalar Hat features a complex-looking, but simple ribbed cable pattern for a snug, warm fit. You can easily adjust the hem depth to suit yourself. There is a matching fingerless mitt pattern available.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The 2022 Banned Books Advent set was used to design this shawl, reminiscent of a bookshelf with 12 banned books represented on the shelves. The wide garter edging adds to the coziness of the shawl. Didn’t get an advent? Use dk minis, or scrap yarn!
Knitting: Gloves
Cavalier gloves feature a complex-looking, but simple ribbed cable pattern for a snug, warm fit. You can easily adjust the cuff and finger lengths to suit yourself. There are a hat and cowl also available.
Knitting: Cowl
Cavalier Cowl features a complex-looking, but simple ribbed cable pattern for a snug, warm fit. There are a matching hat and glove pattern available.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Cavalier Hat features a complex-looking, but simple ribbed cable pattern for a snug, warm fit. There are a matching cowl and glove pattern available.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
My friend Aleda is an amazing jewelry maker. I wear one of her handmade chain bracelets every day. The chain motif instantly made her spring to mind! This is a straightforward pattern, with only one complex cable row. The cable will require a cable needle.
Knitting: Pullover
This lightweight top is excellent for spring through early fall wear. Shown short sleeved, but the pattern includes instructions for long sleeves, too! The lace provides feminine style and serves as shaping; instructions are included for a curvier silhouette.
Knitting: Pullover
This light and delicate top is excellent for spring through early fall wear. If you add the matching cardigan, you’ve got all of the seasonal changes covered! Shown short sleeved, but the pattern includes instructions for long sleeves, too!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Another One For The Road is a simple textured sock designed for road tripping! The simple, easily memorized pattern will showcase a crazy variegated sock yarn, or look great in a more subdued colorway. The simple stitch pattern produces a squishy sock you won’t want to take off.
Knitting: Cardigan
Delmarva is a lacy spring-summer cardigan falling hip-length. It is knit with a cotton-linen blend for summer wear, but would be nice and cozy in a wool blend. It is the companion to my Delmarva top. Instructions are included for short sleeves (as shown), and long sleeves, too!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pretty shawlette is named for the yarn it was knit with! The lace border is worked first, then the short-row body; then a simple garter edging.
Knitting: Tee
This top has a deep lace hem and lace at the sleeves. This light and breezy lacy top is made from a lightweight blend, so it’s great for spring through fall.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat features a simple cabled edge that stands out in beautiful tonal yarn and in variegated colorways. There are three sizes and instructions on how to customize the fit. This is an excellent project to practice cabling without a cable needle! Matching fingerless mitts are also available.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Meira fingerless mitts feature a complex-looking, but simple ribbed cable pattern for a snug, warm fit. You can easily adjust the cuff and ribbing lengths to suit yourself. Good for teaching yourself to cable without a needle! A matching hat is also available.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Summertime in Alberta means the Aspen trees take over. This colorway is a perfect representation of those beautiful trees of my childhood. The lace border is worked first, then the short-row body; then a simple garter edging.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This simple lightweight hat is designed for all of that beautiful sock yarn you have in your stash, but don’t want to hide in your shoes! It has a simple stitch pattern that will handle any colorway you want to throw at it, from a Donegal to self-striping to variegated. This is easy enough for a new knitter, but interesting enough for an accomp...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Reflejada features a swinging cable around the perimeter and picked-up stitches for the crown. Named by my Spanish teacher and knitter friend Sarah, reflejada means reflected. There are matching fingerless mitts also available.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Reflejada mitts feature reflected swinging cables and ribbing around the palms for a snug and cozy fit. Named by my Spanish teacher and knitter friend Sarah, reflejada means reflected.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
These socks feature a ribbed eyelet lace design for those summer nights when it’s too cool for bare feet, or those mornings when you don’t want bare feet on cold floors! The socks use the Two Sisters and Some Yarn Set from Sweet Mountain Crafts, named for the podcast of the same name.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Two Sisters hat features a squishy lace pattern perfect for those less than cold winter days we are so familiar with in the South, or a lighter hat when the weather is just changing. The hat uses the Two Sisters and Some Yarn Set from Sweet Mountain Crafts, named for the podcast of the same name. There is a matching fingerless mitt pattern avai...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Two Sisters fingerless mitts feature a squishy lace pattern perfect for those less than cold winter days we are so familiar with in the South, or lighter hand warmers when the weather is just changing. The mitts use the Two Sisters and Some Yarn Set from Sweet Mountain Crafts, named for the podcast of the same name. There is a matching hat avai...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Lighter Skies hat features simple repeated lace that continues throughout the crown decreases. A lightweight, lacy hat perfect for not-too-cold winter days. There is a heavier weight version, Avalon Skies, for cooler days.
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
It’s Santa’s frolicking reindeer! You can pretend this is any one of them. Add a little red nose to make it Rudolph! A personalized, hand-knit stocking is a gift that will last a lifetime. Of course the name is customizable, and you have the choice to knit the name in or do it as duplicate stitch afterward.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Time to Make the Donuts set from Chaos Fiber Company is used to make this rectangular stole, which you can wear in many different ways. The central lace is reminiscent of the donuts themselves in wild sprinkle colors! The wide garter edging adds to the coziness of the shawl.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Everyone loves a Christmas sock! These feature cabled baubles down the front and ribbing around the back for a cozy fit. My son used the word ‘ornaminks’ in place of ornaments when he was tiny. Instructions are included for a shortie sock as well.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Cavalier fingerless gloves feature a complex-looking, but simple ribbed cable pattern for a snug, warm fit. You can easily adjust the cuff and finger lengths to suit yourself. Good for texting, driving, or anything where you want warm hands but need your fingertips free.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Avalon Skies hat features simple repeated lace that continues throughout the crown decreases. A not-too-heavy weight, lacy hat perfect for not-too-cold winter days. There is a matching cowl available.
Knitting: Cowl
Avalon Skies cowl features a simple repeated lace throughout. A not-too-heavy weight, lacy cowl perfect for not-too-cold winter days. There is a matching hat available.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a squishy, cozy cowl with a cabled edging. It is kept simple to showcase the beautiful shifting tonal colorway in the yarn it’s designed with. There is a matching hat available.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a squishy, cozy hat with a cabled edging. It is kept simple to showcase the beautiful shifting tonal colorway in the yarn it’s designed with. There is a matching cowl available.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The first 30 years of my life were spent in Western Canada, where for me, autumn leaves meant Aspen trees. The leafy motif is reminiscent of those beautiful trees, and the colorway reminds me of fall at home! The lace border is worked first, then the short-row body; then a simple garter edging.
Knitting: Cardigan
Vinalhaven Island Cardigan features cables along the front closure and down the back. It is a round-neck, raglan-sleeved cardigan has the button bands integrated as you work the body; therefore, there’s no finishing aside from weaving ends and attaching buttons. The name comes from Vinalhaven, Maine, a favorite getaway for the dyer.
Knitting: Cardigan
Changing the Seasons Cardigan is a top-down raglan cardigan, featuring a leafy lace panel down the sleeves and back. It is perfect for those cool nights when the seasons are changing. Instructions included for long or short sleeves.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This summer top features a deep lace hem and wide straps. The rustic silk yarn has a lovely hand while knitting and is a wonderful weight for a light layer year round. This top was knit for our first August at our new home in Texas, for the warm weather.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The button placement on this versatile rectangular garment makes it a shrug, a cowl, a stole, a scarf. The lace keeps the warmth down in summer heat but offers just enough coverage for chilly evenings. The colorways in the Savvy Skeins set together reminded me of my very favorite summer treat when we would go to the city as a kid. The Rainbow S...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Euthymia is the goddess of good cheer, joy, and contentment in Greek mythology. This stole was designed for a joyful wedding. They were married at home during the lockdowns and had a second wedding once they were able to celebrate with family and friends.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Taeda is a lacy shawlette worked from side to side, designed to use up most of your skein. Weigh it at the start and increase until you’re halfway through, then decrease. This was designed with sport weight, but can be knit with any yarn at any gauge. Taeda is the scientific name of the Loblolly pine, which I am standing beside, and which gives...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Self striping yarn is fun to knit, fun to look at, and fun to wear, but it can be a challenge to knit with without losing a pattern. Bob White is a simple cabled pattern that doesn’t fight with the color changes, but would also look great in a tonal or solid! This uses a planned afterthought heel to take full advantage of the striping pattern.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Graces Top is a bottom-up leafy lace lightweight layer for spring through fall. This top is a matching piece for The Graces Cardigan.
Knitting: Cardigan
The Graces Cardigan is a top-down, v-neck, raglan sleeve cardigan with a leafy ribbed lace skirt. Short sleeve or long sleeve option included. It’s easily customized to exactly your size – just try it on as you go, and stop increasing when it fits! You can also knit the matching top for a sweet twin set.
Knitting: Cardigan
Asterion Cardigan is a top-down, lightweight raglan sleeve cardigan with an easily memorized lace skirt. It’s easily customized to exactly your size – just try it on as you go, and stop increasing when it fits!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Asterion is a bottom-up, sleeveless, three-season top with a deep lace hem. There is optional waist shaping for a feminine silhouette. Love Potion has a beautiful drape and sheen, perfect for a dressy, feminine top. A matching cardigan is also available.
Knitting: Cardigan
Vigsla Cardigan has an all-over lace which takes advantage of the shifting colorway. This is perfect for cool spring, summer, and fall days! You may choose to knit long or short sleeves, as directions are included for both.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Big Lake is Lake Superior, in which is Isle Royale - the name of the yarn. There are instructions included for both a regular and a shortie pair. These lacy socks are great for chilly spring days and cool summer nights at the lake!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Weathering the Storm hat features simple repeated cables and ribbing to show off a complex colorway. There are a matching cowl and fingerless mitts available.
Knitting: Cowl
Weathering the Storm cowl features a simple repeated cable and ribbing around stockinette for a simple showcase of a variegated colorway. There are also a matching hat and fingerless mitts for a completely pulled-together look.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Weathering the Storm fingerless mitts feature a simple repeated cable and ribbing around for a snug, cozy fit. There are also a matching hat and cowl for a completely pulled-together look.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Traditional intertwining cables wrap the cuff of these fingerless mitts. The construction is deceptively simple: knit the cabled cuffs and join the two ends, then pick up stitches for the body of the mitts. Fresta cowl and hat are also available.
Knitting: Cowl
Traditional intertwining cables and ribbing run the length of cowl. Fresta hat and fingerless mitts are also available.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Traditional intertwining cables wrap the hem of this winter hat. The construction is deceptively simple: knit the cable hem and join the two ends, then pick up stitches for the crown. Fresta cowl and fingerless mitts are also available.
Knitting: Cardigan
During the lockdowns I decided to try my hand at a new skill, steeking. I picked up the beautiful yarn on the last day my LYS was open, and set about designing the most terrifying sweater I have ever knit. It turns out, it wasn’t so difficult after all! This round-neck, top-down cardigan is worked in the round and steeked. Button bands and neck...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
My husband asked me for a Texas State Flag hat. He did so while wearing his Maryland State Flag hat while we were experiencing a historical weather event in our new home in East Texas.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Before Spring shawl is a shawlette in luscious Aran merino/silk for late Winter-not-yet-Spring when you still want a little warmth but are wishing for Spring! Instructions for making a larger size are included.
Knitting: Cardigan
Awestruck Cardigan is a V-neck cardigan with deep garter lace at the hem and sleeve cuffs. The button band and placket are integrated. The garter is squishy and dressy looking. Awestruck is the colorway name, which is a fantastic electric blue.
Knitting: Cardigan
The Adventuresome cardigan was designed as an Advent KAL to use your 20g fingering weight advent calendar minis, day by day, as you open them – hence the name… you don’t know what’s next! You can use whatever fingering weight yarn you have or use a mini calendar! This round-neck, raglan-sleeved cardigan needs no finishing aside from adding butt...
Knitting: Pullover
The Adventuresome pullover was designed as an Advent KAL to use your 20g fingering weight advent calendar minis, day by day, as you open them – hence the name… you don’t know what’s next! You can use whatever fingering weight yarn you have or use a mini calendar! This round-neck, raglan-sleeved pullover needs no finishing aside from weaving end...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Under the Pines fingerless mitts feature a pine tree cable pattern and a simple twist pattern reminiscent of peppermint stick. These mitts use leftovers from knitting my Sockin’ Around the Christmas Tree socks, but of course you can use whatever you like.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Sockin’ around the Christmas Tree is a Christmas tree sock designed to showcase the beautiful Christmasy Set by Sweet Mountain Crafts. It features cabled Christmas trees on the front panel, and peppermint twist cables all the way around. The toe and planned afterthought heel use a coordinating mini.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Signum is a simple lacy shawlette worked from side to side, designed to use up most of your skein. Weigh it at the start and increase until you’re halfway through, then decrease. This was designed with fingering weight, but can be knit with any yarn at any gauge.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a gently shawl-collared cardigan meant for snuggling in on cool nights. There is a simple mock cable pattern on cuffs, hem, and collar, which any new knitter can handle. The yarn looks like a beautiful handspun and the fiber content makes it perfectly soft and warm.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Baby Blanket
Volu was designed and knit for my goddaughter, using all the pink leftover sock yarn I had. A lacy border in one colorway completes it. You can use as many or as few different colors of yarn you want, in any weight, at any gauge, to any size you like. You can wear it as a shawl, or use it as a blanket, it’s up to you!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl was designed for a bride whose wedding was delayed by the pandemic. Her lovely sister dyed the yarn to match the bridesmaid dresses, and I made this for the bride as a surprise. A promise made while they lived over 500 miles apart, delayed but fulfilled.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Evening Grace is a one-skein shawl, beginning with a subtly beaded lace edging which flows into a short-row stockinette body, and is finished off with a garter edge. Twilight is sometimes referred to as Evening Grace, and this colorway reminded me of just before sunset.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
These shortie socks were designed to use a half-skein bonus the dyer sent me; the patriotic colorway gives us the name! The pattern is interesting in a variegated yarn or a solid, and there are modification instructions for a long pair as well.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This yarn is aptly named! It has wonderful nubby bits running throughout that are reminiscent of pearls. It’s very simple, but with a twist:due to the texture, it’s completely reversible. Its inside or outside looks great! It has a subtle A-line silhouette for a little more swishy flow in warm weather.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Mellor Avenue Hat features a ribbed cable pattern long enough to fold over or keep up long for those chilly days. It is named for the street my LYS is on, Cloverhill Yarn Shop in Catonsville, Maryland; Cloverhill is the home of Tempting Ewe Yarns, the dyer for this pattern. There are a matching cowl and fingerless mitts pattern available; two f...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Mellor Avenue Fingerless Mitts feature a ribbed cable pattern long enough to fold over or pull up long for those chilly days. It is named for the street my LYS is on, Cloverhill Yarn Shop in Catonsville, Maryland; Cloverhill is the home of Tempting Ewe Yarns, the dyer for this pattern. There are a matching hat and fingerless cowl pattern availa...
Knitting: Cowl
Mellor Avenue Cowl features a ribbed cable pattern and a swath of stockinette adjustable to your liking. It is named for the street my LYS is on, Cloverhill Yarn Shop in Catonsville, Maryland; Cloverhill is the home of Tempting Ewe Yarns, the dyer for this pattern. There are a matching hat and fingerless mitt pattern available; two full skeins ...
Knitting: Pullover
There is an ancient Roman villa in Lullingstone, England, that I have seen on several historical documentaries. It has the most wonderful floor mosaic! Here is that mosaic in colorwork form. This pullover is knit bottom-up, with the only finishing work required being underarm seams and weaving ends.
Knitting: Pullover
This top-down, colorwork pullover features two beautiful fingering weight colorways that were meant to be together. The wave pattern and the way the yarn catches the light give us the name. This is shown with short sleeves, but instructions are included for any sleeve length.
Knitting: Necktie
“Can you knit me a St. Patrick’s Day tie?” Well, yes, friend. Yes, I can. But you can wear it any day! This is a recipe to make your own tie, with any weight yarn at any gauge. I used Djinni, a fingering weight cashmere blend for shine and a little luxury.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This quick knit is designed for all of that beautiful variegated sock yarn you have in your stash, but don’t want to hide in your shoes! It has a simple slipped stitch pattern to break up the colorway. There is a matching hat too, to show it off even more.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This quick knit is designed for all of that beautiful variegated sock yarn you have in your stash, but don’t want to hide in your shoes! It has a simple slipped stitch pattern to break up the colorway. There are matching fingerless mitts, to show it off even more.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Everybody likes cozy socks in the winter, particularly those of us who know northern winters. Kamik socks are for wearing in your big ol’ winter boots, or just around the house.
Knitting: Skirt
This skirt recipe was designed to make use of Dragonfly Fibers’ Dragon Sock in six different colorways. Choose your own to customize your skirt’s appearance, as well as customizing the fit. You can make this at any gauge, for any size!
Knitting: Cowl
Counterpose is a set of accessories featuring positive/negative colorwork. The cowl uses the lighter of the two colorways as the main color, but you can use anything you like! There are a matching hat and fingerless gloves; the accessory set together takes two full skeins of Valkyrie.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Counterpose is a set of accessories featuring positive/negative colorwork. The mitts use the darker of the two colorways as the main color for the first mitt, and opposite for the second. There are a matching cowl and hat; the accessory set together takes two full skeins of Valkyrie.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Counterpose is a set of accessories featuring positive/negative colorwork. The hat uses the darker of the two colorways as the main color, but you can use anything you like! There are a matching cowl and fingerless gloves; the accessory set together takes two full skeins of Valkyrie.
Knitting: Cardigan
Nimiane is a delicately cabled, top-down raglan cardigan. The intricate cable runs down the back, with reflected versions of the same cable on the sleeves. There is no finishing work, as the button band is integrated as you work the cardigan fronts. Optional waist shaping instructions are included. Nimiane is a name for the Arthurian Lady of th...
Knitting: Pullover
As we head in to the worst part of winter, I’ll be wearing my snuggly sweaters more and more. This wide-necked pullover keeps in the warmth, and the zig-zag patterning reminds me of switchbacks the Rocky Mountain passes.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks are named for my Marine brother-in-law, who asked for boot socks. He isn’t active duty anymore, but; “Once a Marine, always a Marine”.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Well, they do. Don’t you? This stitch pattern can stand up to even the wildest colorways my favorite indie dyers can throw at me. The fabric is completely reversible and suitable for men and women both…because everyone can be a bit of a grinch at times.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl was designed for the Maryland Fiber Art Studio Tour in December 2019. While designed with Avalon Springs Farm Avalon Worsted, this will work beautifully with yarns from all of the dyers! A matching hat and fingerless gloves are also available.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat was designed for the Maryland Fiber Art Studio Tour in December 2019. While designed with Avalon Springs Farm Avalon Worsted, this will work beautifully with yarns from all of the dyers! A matching cowl and fingerless gloves are also available.
Knitting: Cowl
Miss Harper is a dyer at Dragonfly Fibers, who fell in love with this set when shown. The companion hat and fingerless mitts are also available.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Miss Harper is a dyer with Dragonfly Fibers who fell in love with this set when she saw it. The companion hat and cowl are also available.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Miss Harper is a dyer with Dragonfly Fibers who fell in love with this set when she saw it. The companion cowl and fingerless mitts are also available.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Yseulte fingerless mitts feature an intricately cabled front panel and ribbed palm for a snug, warm fit.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Zig Your Zag socks feature mirrored zig-zaggy ribs. Stretchy and basic but not boring. Fitting for your most staid sock recipient, with a little zing.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
On the Breeze is a bottom-up, sleeveless, three-season top with a deep lace hem. There is optional waist shaping for a more feminine silhouette. Yankee Breeze is a wool/cotton blend yarn suitable for three seasons and makes for a feminine top to dress up or down.
Knitting: Cardigan
Saison Cardigan is a V-neck, short sleeved cardigan with wide lace at the hem. The silk noil yarn has a lovely hand while knitting and is a wonderful weight for a light layer. Pair it with the Saison Top for a summer twin set!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Saison Top is a three-season tank with modest lace at the hem. The silk noil yarn has a lovely hand while knitting and is a wonderful weight for a light layer.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These are named for the road where the dyer, Avalon Springs Farm, is located. The stitch pattern is easily memorized and good for yarns with variegation. It’s a good beginner sock!
Knitting: Cardigan
Aestas Cardigan has a deep lace hem and lace at the cuffs. This light and breezy lacy cardigan is made from rustic silk, so it’s great for spring through fall; although its name means summer. It is meant as a companion for the matching Aestas top.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
For a limited time, all proceeds from the sale of this pattern will be donated to the American Cancer Society in honor of Michele’s mom, Sylvia.
Knitting: Cardigan
Chivalry Cardigan has a deep lace hem and lace at the sleeve edges. This light and breezy lacy cardigan is made from silk noil, so it’s great for spring through fall. It is meant as a companion for the matching Chivalry top, also shown above.
Knitting: Pullover
The cable in this pattern reminded me of the diamond-shaped mullioned windows in Tudor-era palaces in England, like Hampton Court and Greenwich. This round-neck, raglan-sleeved top is a companion to the Tudor Windows Cardigan. It is shown as short sleeves, but instructions are included for any sleeve length.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
How about a little lacy cable rib? Lake Montebello is part of the reservoir system in Baltimore, and a nice place to take a walk.
Knitting: Cardigan
The cable in this pattern reminded me of the diamond-shaped mullioned windows in Tudor-era palaces in England, like Hampton Court and Greenwich. This round-neck, raglan-sleeved cardigan has the button bands integrated as you work the body; therefore, there’s no finishing aside from weaving ends and attaching buttons.
Knitting: Cardigan
Land of the Silver Birch is a round-necked, saddle-shoulder cardigan with no seaming. Sleeves are picked up from the saddle shoulders and knit to the cuffs. It’s got a little lace on the sleeves and seam lines; the design was kept simple so the beauty of the luscious BFL/Silk yarn could be the star of the show.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I like a thicker sock in boots, and I like a little bit of unexpected color hiding away. Like Boots or Hearts has a heart lace motif running the length of the front and twisted ribbing around for a snug fit. The title is a line from a Tragically Hip song.
Knitting: Cowl
Garden District cowl features a braided cable pattern interspersed with rib and stockinette. This set was designed for a New Orleans resident, hence the name. There are a matching hat and glove pattern available.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Garden District hat features a braided cable pattern interspersed with rib and stockinette. This set was designed for a New Orleans resident, hence the name. There are a matching cowl and glove pattern available.
Knitting: Gloves
Garden District gloves feature a complex-looking, but simple braided cable pattern. This set was designed for a New Orleans resident, hence the name. There are a matching cowl and hat pattern available.
Knitting: Skirt
This skirt recipe was designed to make use of Neighborhood Fiber Company’s lovely Studio DK gradient and a coordinating color, to be a companion to the Business in the Front cardigan. The hem lace shows off your legs without giving too much away, and the skirt is completely customized to your measurements.
Knitting: Cardigan
Eleusis Cardigan is worked from the bottom up, with a mirrored lace detail in front and on the sleeves, and a wider lace panel in the back. The name Eleusis is inspired by the colorway, Persephone; Eleusis is the principle city where Persephone was worshipped.
Knitting: Cardigan
Catoctin Cardigan is a round-neck cardigan with a deep lace hem and lace motif running the length of the sleeves. Delicious squishy Cormo yarn makes this cardigan perfect for fall through spring. Catoctin is the name of a mountain range in Maryland.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Mount Temple Fingerless Mitts feature a subtle, disappearing mirrored cable and ribbing around the palm for a snug, cozy fit. A matching hat and scarf are also available for a completely pulled-together look. Mount Temple is an imposing mountain overlooking Lake Louise, Alberta.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Disappearing, subtle cables wrap the hem of this winter hat. The construction is deceptively simple: knit the cable hem and join the two ends, then pick up stitches for the crown. Mount Temple is an imposing mountain overlooking Lake Louise, Alberta, in Banff National Park.
Knitting: Scarf
Disappearing, subtle cables run the length of this scarf. Mount Temple is an imposing mountain overlooking Lake Louise, Alberta, in Banff National Park. There are a matching hat and mitts available.
Knitting: Cowl
I Love A Theme Cowl features a simple rib and minimal lace pattern. It was designed to use up my leftover Lyra gradient set from a cardigan sample, using the same lace… I named them for my friend Dorothy, who loves a theme.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
I Love A Theme Fingerless Mitts feature a simple rib and minimal lace pattern, and long cuff to keep out the wind in winter. They were designed to use up my leftover Lyra gradient set from a cardigan sample, using the same lace… I named them for my friend Dorothy, who loves a theme. There are a matching hat and cowl also available.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I Love A Theme Hat features a simple rib and minimal lace pattern They were designed to use up my leftover Lyra gradient set from a cardigan sample, using the same lace… I named them for my friend Dorothy, who loves a theme. There are a matching cowl and fingerless gloves available.
Knitting: Stocking
My husband Dave really likes to wear a Santa hat around Christmas time. He has, to my shame, a polyester fun-fur Santa hat. I decided that thing wasn’t going to be around for even one more Christmas! This hat is constructed in a slightly different manner to most. First, you will make the cabled headband, then pick up stitches for the remainder ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Kananaskis is a beautiful national park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, where I lived before coming to Maryland. There are a matching cowl and fingerless gloves available.
Knitting: Cowl
Kananaskis is a beautiful national park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, where I lived before coming to Maryland. There are a matching hat and fingerless gloves available.\
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Kaninaskis fingerless mitts feature a mirrored cable and ribbing around the palm for a snug, cozy fit. They were knit for Rhinebeck 2018, to match my Nakiska Cardigan. There is also a matching hat and cowl for a completely pulled-together look.
Knitting: Cardigan
Concerning Hobbits was designed and knit during the Thanksgiving weekend while watching the Lord of the Rings and then The Hobbit movie trilogies. I bound off the body during The Return of The King, and finished the entire sweater during The Battle of Five Armies. It is a top-down, raglan sleeve cardigan with an easily memorized lace edging at ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Sometimes, you just want a basic hat. And sometimes, you just want to knit from your stash. Just The Hats, Ma’am includes basic winter beanies knit with four different yarn weights, in three sizes each.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
When I designed my Damsel sweater, I really loved the stitch pattern. I like squishy socks (who doesn’t!) and felt this might fit the bill. The stitch pattern is easily memorized, so it’s a great carry-along project.
Knitting: Cardigan
Laera means learning. It is named for my fiber friends at knit night group. These awesome women taught and encouraged me, and set me on the path to becoming a knitter and designer. Laera is knit from the bottom up, with a wide lace hem and matching lace at the arms and neck, and is meant as a companion for the matching Laera top.
Knitting: Pullover, Sleeveless Top
Laera means learning. It is named for my fiber friends at knit night group. These awesome women taught and encouraged me, and set me on the path to becoming a knitter and designer. Laera is knit from the bottom up, with a wide lace hem and matching lace at the arms and neck.
Knitting: Cardigan
This cabled, top-down raglan cardigan is named for the Norse settlement in England that became known as York, initially called Jorvik (Yor-vik). The wrought iron cable runs down the back, with smaller versions of the same cable on sleeves and at the side seams. There is no finishing, as the button band is integrated as you work the cardigan fro...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature sinuous mirrored cables running down the front, and ribbing around for a snug, stay-up fit. These cables are intricate enough for accomplished knitters, and easy enough for adventurous beginners or those new to cabling.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Where I spent the first 30 years of my life, exotic orchids don’t grow without a little help. The orchid lace motif brought to mind the wonderful indoor gardens in Calgary and Edmonton where I would see exotic flowers. The lace border is worked first, then the short-row body; then a simple garter edging.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The lace on these socks evokes the first leaves to burst forth in Spring, or the first leaves to fall in Autumn. A pretty, lacy, girly sock pattern, perfect for early Spring and late Autumn days when you really want to wear handknit socks. Designed for March 2018 Club Dragonfly.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Saltarello is a sleeveless top for three season wear. It features ribbing for a snug feminine line, and a repeated lace detail at the neck. Dragonfly Fibers Dance is my favorite warm weather yarn. It has a lovely feel while knitting and a luscious drape while wearing.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Old School is designed and named for a friend from my spinning group. She tells stories of her former career, including the older technology they used. This is a stitch pattern reminiscent of the old printer paper feeds. The heel is a continuation of the rib for a snug fit.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Ygraine is a bottom-up, sleeveless, three-season top with a deep lace hem. There is optional waist shaping for a more feminine silhouette. Love Potion has a beautiful drape and sheen, perfect for a dressy, feminine top.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This top is named for the Trevi Fountain in Rome, which we visited this year. It’s a companion to my Three Coins in the Fountain Cardigan. Dance has a lovely hand while knitting and is a wonderful weight for a light layer.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a top-down raglan cardigan, featuring a three-color stripe transition. It is named for the story of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, which we visited earlier this year. It uses the light and lovely Dance Rustic Silk, my favorite warm-weather yarn.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This top is named for the yarn, Chivalry, as it evokes the magical stories of King Arthur and Queen Guinivere. I fell in love with these stories as a child. The Chivalry yarn has a lovely hand while knitting and is a wonderful weight for a light layer.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The border crossing I take when I visit home in Alberta is at Sweetgrass, Montana, home of the Sweetgrass Hills, which rise from the surrounding sweetgrass covered prairie. The lace border is worked first, then the short-row body; then a simple garter edging.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This sleeveless silk top has a deep lace hem and lace at the neck both front and back. This light and breezy lacy top made from rustic silk, so it’s great for spring through fall.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This top is named for the delicious yarn base of alpaca, silk, and cashmere. A zephyr is a light, gentle breeze, so the yarn is aptly named. This silky, elegant top feels like there’s just barely a wisp surrounding you.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This top was designed for summer! The floral motif at the bottom is has a larger gauge for a little feminine flow. It’s knit in cotton/modal, to keep you cool at the beach this year.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature a simple slipped-stitch pattern that runs down the heel flap. These are excellent road trip knitting, because there is really only one row to pay attention to. I think they are particularly nice in a variegated yarn, without the pattern getting lost.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These lacy socks feature a simple eyelet pattern to keep your feet just warm enough when Spring fades and Fall comes. The heel patterning helps to take advantage of those more variegated colorways.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Half Hearted features a stacked heart cable running down the front, and ribbing around for a snug, stay-up fit. These are intricate enough for accomplished knitters, and good for adventurous beginners or those new to cables.
Knitting: Pullover, Sleeveless Top
Glenlea is a bottom-up, sleeveless, three-season top with a wheat motif lace hem. There is optional waist shaping for a more feminine silhouette, and the deep lace hem portion can be customized to your liking. The name is a variety of Canadian wheat, which surrounded my hometown on the Alberta prairie.
Knitting: Pullover, Sleeveless Top
This top is named for both the yarn colorway, and the Orchid lace panel encircling the generous hem. Dragonfly Fibers Dance is my favorite warm weather yarn. It has a lovely feel while knitting and a luscious drape while wearing.
Knitting: Cardigan
Photo Finish Cardigan is a companion for my Photo Finish pullover top. This is a top-down raglan cardigan, featuring a lace panel down the sleeves and back. It uses the light and lovely Dance Rustic Silk, my favorite warm-weather yarn.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These fun socks were my travel project while on a trip to London, Paris, Rome, and Lisbon. I needed something simple I could knit while my brain was dealing with a time change and bus trips making my knitting time. The slipped stitches add contrast against the variegated background.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Assawoman Bay is the name of a body of water beside Ocean City, Maryland; Boardwalk Lights (the exclusive MDSW 2018 Colorway) refers to the Ocean City Boardwalk. It is a sideways shawlette, designed to use up most of your skein. Weigh it at the start and increase until you’re halfway through, then decrease.
Knitting: Cardigan
Dot Matrix is a hip-length, ribbed cardigan designed to take full advantage of the shifting color gradients of Space Cadet’s gradient Sweater Kit in luscious Lyra.
Knitting: Cardigan
Parioli was my second Ravellenics challenge for the 2018 games, and is named for a neighborhood in Rome we stayed. It is a top-down, raglan sleeve cardigan with an easily memorized lace edging at the cuffs, collar, and bottom edge; the only finishing is weaving in ends. It’s a very quick knit, using bulky yarn, and has gentle waist shaping.
Knitting: Cardigan
This cabled, top-down raglan came about as a challenge to myself to design and knit a cardigan during the 2018 Ravellenics Games, which ran during the 2018 Winter Olympics. I was fortunate enough to be living in Calgary for the 1988 Games, and Nakiska is where the alpine events were held. These cables remind me of the path the skiiers take down...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Mondawmin is a neighborhood in Baltimore City, the city where Neighborhood Fiber Co. is headquartered. It is also the name of the gorgeous, bring-you-to-life colorway these socks are designed with. A pretty, lacy, girly sock pattern, perfect for early Spring and late Autumn days when you really want to wear handknit socks.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl was designed for my beautiful niece Jaimee’s wedding. She was raised in Yellowknife, NT; married another Yellowknifer, and loves cats. The traditional lace patterns were chosen specifically for their names: Frost Flowers, and Cat’s Paw. Elexe (pronounced EleTso) is the word for “together” in Dogrib, the local native language.
Knitting: Headband
Roundtop headband is a match for the Roundtop fingerless mitts. It features an intricate braided cable and ribbed border for a snug, warm fit.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Roundtop fingerless mitts feature an intricate braided cable and ribbed palm for a snug, warm fit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Seven Percent Solution came about as I was looking at leftover bits of Traveler from my Round Trip pullover pattern. I had one-ounce increments of seven different colors, and now I don’t have any leftovers! It’s a simple knit, with an airy lace pattern along the edge, and the size is completely customizable. You can use any yarn you like, of an...
Knitting: Cowl
This is a squoonchy, squishy, cozy cowl with an all-over seeded rib pattern. It takes a full skein of Nirvana Bulky yarn and matches the Squoonchy Hat and Mitts.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a squoonchy, cozy hat with an all-over seeded rib pattern. It takes about 85 yards of Nirvana Bulky, and is a match for the Squoonchy cowl and mitts.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a pair of squoonchy, squishy, cozy fingerless mitts with an all-over rib pattern. They’re warm and quick, using bulky yarn. There is a matching hat and cowl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sobrante came about one day when I was looking at leftover bits of sock yarn. I weighed out one ounce increments of seven different colorways, and now I don’t have any leftovers! It’s a simple knit, with an easily memorized cable pattern along the edge, and the size is completely customizable. You can use any yarn you like. Just stop knitting w...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
12 Pains Fingerless Mitts were designed to use the 12 Pains of Christmas mini set from Supercraftygirl. You can use any yarn you like, along with a neutral to tie them all together There are also a matching scarf and hat. The mini set plus one full skein of Supercraftygirl Oasis Sock make all of the accessories in the set.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
12 Pains Hat was designed to use the 12 Pains of Christmas mini set from Supercraftygirl. You can use any yarn you like, along with a neutral to tie them all together There are also a matching scarf and mitts. The mini set plus one full skein of Supercraftygirl Oasis Sock make all of the accessories in the set.
Knitting: Scarf
12 Pains Scarf was designed to use the 12 Pains of Christmas mini set from Supercraftygirl. You can use any yarn you like, along with a neutral to tie them all together There are also a matching hat and mitts. The mini set plus one full skein of Supercraftygirl Oasis Sock make all of the accessories in the set.
Knitting: Cardigan
This cardigan is all party in the back. This was designed to make use of Neighborhood Fiber Company’s lovely Studio DK gradient and a coordinating color. The stretchy lace does away with the need for waist shaping. Color changes in the left sleeve and on the button placket and button band give a pretty, feminine touch to an otherwise business-l...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Spindrift features a twisting cable interspersed with stockinette stripes. Knit in a cozy merino/silk blend, it will keep you toasty through the coldest wind. The matching fingerless mitts are also available.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Bonne Fete to Dragonfly Fibers on ten years! Their birthday gradient, Dragonfly, inspired this design. It features a beaded dragonfly motif running down the spine; if you’re not up for beaded knitting, there is a non-beaded option. The shawl is kept simple to let the colorway shine!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature a simple twist pattern that runs down the heel flap. The twists are all one way on one sock, and the opposite way on the other, so you have a mirrored effect. These are excellent TV and car knitting, because there is really only one row to pay attention to. I think they are particularly nice in a variegated yarn without the ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature simple cables running the length of the front and down the back, through the heel flap. Just the thing for those backless clogs, to show off a pretty sock heel. The pattern sort of reminds me of a path winding through the forest.
Knitting: Pullover, Tee
Photo Finish is a top-down raglan top, featuring a lace panel down the sleeves and detail at the neck. It was my Rhinebeck sweater for the very warm 2017 festival; nothing else I had knit would do, so I knit a light top with the light and lovely Dance Rustic Silk. The name comes from the speed in which I worked the sample; I cast on Tuesday mor...
Knitting: Cardigan
This cardigan features the same intricate-looking cables running up the fronts and sleeves. It is knit bottom-up, and you are given your choice of how many buttons you’d like to add. The name comes from the Jones Falls Expressway, which runs between where I live, and the dyer’s home in Pennsylvania.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lily Dew is a crescent shaped shawl featuring beaded lace at the bottom edge. Instructions for two sizes are included. The lace is a variation of the traditional Lily of the Valley lace.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl features a lace panel down the back and a knitted-on edging. Herring Run is a park in Baltimore where my dear friend runs every day.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Seta fingerless mitts are a quick knit, designed to give you that extra layer of warmth in the Fall and Spring. Seta Hat features a simple twisted stitch pattern that reminds me of a bristle; seta is the Latin word for bristle.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Saanich is a textured sock designed to showcase a variegated sock yarn, without having a crazy pattern to detract from its beauty. The simple stitch pattern produces a squishy, warm sock you won’t want to take off.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Spindrift fingerless mitts feature a mirrored cable and an extra-long cuff to keep out the wind in winter. They were designed for the November 2017 Yarn Crush club.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This simple beret was designed to take advantage of the gentle gradation in Neighborhood Fiber Company’s Studio DK gradient without detracting from the subtle and effortless color changes.
Knitting: Cowl
This simple cowl was designed to take advantage of the gentle gradation in Neighborhood Fiber Company’s Studio DK gradient without detracting from the subtle and effortless color changes.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These simple fingerless mitts were designed to take advantage of the gentle gradation in Neighborhood Fiber Company’s Studio DK gradient without detracting from the subtle and effortless color changes.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Leveche is a warm wind in Spain, and a pretty, lacy, girly sock pattern. Perfect for Autumn and Spring days when you really want to wear handknit socks.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Palliser Mountain Range is found in the Rockies, in the Southeastern corner of Banff National Park, Alberta. One of the most beautiful places on earth, in my opinion. These socks feature a double diamond cable which you may choose to knit only on the front, or both front and back.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Meander River features two separate, mirrored cables running down the front and back of the socks. Meander River is a tiny place in Northern Alberta I have been to many times.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Elska is the last of the ‘sisters’ shawls, one for each of my mom’s sisters. Elska is the Icelandic word for love, and is the perfect name for my mom’s shawl. This is a sideways shawl with beaded lace, designed to use up most of your skein. Weigh it at the start and increase until you’re halfway through, then decrease.
Knitting: Cardigan
Danseuse Cardigan was designed as a companion to the Danseuse Top. It is a top-down, raglan sleeve cardigan with an easily memorized, one-row lace and a touch of seed stitch. The only finishing is just weaving in ends. It’s easily customized to exactly your size – just try it on as you go, and stop increasing when it fits!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Painted Canyon was designed exclusively for Dragonfly Fibers’ Club Dragonfly, July 2017.
Knitting: Cardigan
Avenir is a lacy, breezy cardigan falling a little longer than hip hip-length. It has an airy lace stitch and sleeve detail. The name comes from the town of Avenir, Alberta, where my mother grew up. Its name in English means ‘come up’, describing the friendliness of the people.
Knitting: Pullover
In 2016, my husband and I took a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the extreme South West tip of North America. Two days after returning home, we left on a road trip to L’Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada; the opposite corner of the North American continent. Each color in this pullover represents a place we visited in this short span of time...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a semi-circular shawl featuring the traditional Godmother’s Lace edging. It is named for my godmother, my Aunt Bonnie, who was one of the strongest people I ever knew. Styrkur is the Icelandic word for strength.
Knitting: Cowl
Jargon is a beginner-friendly cowl comprised of knits and purls only, but looks much more complex. Just like words, its whole is more than the sum of its parts.
Knitting: Cowl
Lingo is a squishy cowl comprised of garter stitch and cables. Just like words, it looks more complex than it really is.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature simple mirrored cables running the length of the front and down the back, through the heel flap. Just the thing for those backless clogs, to show off a pretty sock heel. The name comes from Tolkien; Grey Pilgrim is also the yarn colorway name.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Seaford hat features a large-scale cable, designed for my friend JoAnnie to show off some Malabrigo Rios she overdyed. There are a matching cowl and fingerless mitts available.
Knitting: Cowl
Seaford cowl features a large-scale cable designed for my friend JoAnnie, for her to use some beautiful Malabrigo Rios she overdyed. There are a matching hat and cowl available.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Seaford fingerless mitts feature a wide, open cable. These were designed for my friend, who had overdyed some lovely Malabrigo Rios and didn’t know what to make with them. There are a companion hat and cowl available.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Apiary Hat features a simple pattern that reminded me of a beehive. The name comes from a beekeeping friend of mine. There are also a matching cowl and fingerless mitts.
Knitting: Cowl
Apiary is a cowl featuring a pattern reminiscent of honeycomb throughout. The name comes from a beekeeping friend of mine. Its companion hat and fingerless mitts are also available.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Apiary fingerless mitts feature a pattern reminiscent of a beeswax comb. The name comes from a beekeeping friend. There are also a matching hat and cowl available.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature cables running the length of the front and down the back, through the heel flap. Just the thing for those backless clogs, to show off a pretty sock heel. The name comes from my very first knitting community at Spinster Yarns in Baltimore.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature a subtly lacy cable running the length of the front and down the back, through the heel flap. Just the thing for those backless clogs, to show off a pretty sock heel. Decorated heels were a request from Peggy, a maker of incredible bobbin lace.
Knitting: Cardigan
Maiar is a hip-length cardigan with intricately cabled sleeves and mirrored cable fronts. Maiar is from the root ‘excellence’ in JRR Tolkein’s elvish tongue, Quenya.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks are named for my dad, Grant. They’re just like him: no-nonsense, no foolishness, but comforting. Three sizes, so you can knit them for just about anyone. The pattern lends itself to any type of colorway so you can use your favorite indie or variegated yarns for when you don’t want Boring Dad socks.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Century and Light feature a mirrored cable running down the front of these socks. Intricate enough for accomplished knitters, and good for adventurous beginners or those new to cables. We forced knitting on my friend Katie, and she has learned to knit socks. She’s adventurous, so she chose cables. The name comes from her video game characters.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Aslaug fingerless gloves feature a braided cable reminiscent of an old Norse rune, framed by reverse stockinette and ribbed palms. Its name is from the Saga of the Volsungs, an Icelandic saga. Its companions, Sigurd and Brynhild, are the matching hat and cowl.
Knitting: Cowl
Brynhild is a cowl featuring a braided cable reminiscent of an old Norse rune. Its name is from the Saga of the Volsungs, an Icelandic saga. Its companions, Sigurd and Aslaug, are the matching hat and fingerless mitts.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Sigurd is a hat featuring a braided cable reminiscent of an old Norse rune. Its name is from the Saga of the Volsungs, an Icelandic saga. Its companions, Brynhild and Aslaug, are the matching cowl and fingerless mitts.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Kristin is the Icelandic word for matriarch. My aunt Joanne was the matriarch of our family, and the strongest person I knew – she raised 5 children and was a mom to everyone. Kristin is a squishy garter sideways shawlette, designed to use up most of your skein. Weigh it at the start and increase until you’re halfway through, then work the same...
Knitting: Cardigan
Weekend in the Catskills is a saddle-shoulder cardigan with no seaming. Sleeves are picked up from the saddle shoulders and knit to the cuffs. It’s a super quick knit; the sample was knit over two days. The perfect project for a Rhinebeck weekend! This is a basic cardigan suitable for men or women.
Knitting: Pullover
I’m crazy about indie-dyed yarns; tonal and variegated both, but sometimes they don’t lend themselves to a pattern. This pullover pattern was designed with exactly that in mind! No stitch pattern to get lost in short color repeats, but enough detail to add a dimension of interest. The Everyday Pullover is a bottom-up pullover with minimal finis...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Continuing in the vein of not just boring socks for dudes, Diamond Dude Socks are just very slightly more fancy. Still basic, still stretchy, and still manly; but, like all of the other Boring Dude socks, they’re not just for boring dudes. Three sizes, so you can knit them for just about anyone. The pattern lends itself to almost any type of co...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I recently travelled to Newfoundland to attend a wedding. While there, I went to the furthest tip of the Northern Peninsula. In the cove where my Bed and Breakfast sat, there were icebergs. I’d never seen anything so wonderful. The colorway reminds me of the glow the bergs have.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Diamond Ridge features a cabled central panel framed by rib for a smooth fit. One stitch requires the use of two cable needles.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature an eyelet and twist design for those summer nights when the flowers are putting out the last of their blossoms and the nights are chilly.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a simple, light, three-season top, designed to top all of those summer skirts and shorts. Included are instructions for a more modest front; and, the lace is a simple one-row pattern so you can customize your fit row-by-row.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Jorunn (yor-Un) was the name of my maternal great-grandmother, who was a wonderful knitter in the Icelandic tradition. Jorunn is a sideways shawlette, designed to use up most of your skein. Weigh it at the start and increase until you’re halfway through, then decrease.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl was designed for a very special bride: Karida, of Neighborhood Fiber Company. She’s non-traditional in every sense of the word, so I felt a non-traditional lace design would fit her the best. She chose the colorway (it matches her tulle!) and left everything else up to me. Upon hearing of this, my sister (also non-traditional) asked ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I like a thicker sock in my motorcycle boots, and I like a little bit of unexpected color hiding away. Loch Raven is the name of the beautiful reservoir around where I do most of my riding.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
How many times have you wanted to knit for that chick who just wants plain socks, only to be disappointed with the choices available? Not Just Boring Chick Socks are stretchy, basic, and feature an easily memorized pattern. Three sizes, so you can knit them for just about anyone. The pattern lends itself to any type of colorway for when your ch...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Working Title features a complex-looking cable panel surrounded by simple stockinette.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This top is a companion to the Key Largo cardigan, to make a twin set. It is a sleeveless top with garter edges and the matching lace detail up the front. It is named for my friend Suzette, who is responsible for my love of knitting and lives in Key Largo.
Knitting: Cardigan
Amanda of Lorna’s Lace declared 2016 to be the Summer of the Dress. But, she lives in Chicago, which means that mid-summer often needs a light cardigan over that dress. Pleno Verano, which is Spanish for mid-summer, is a top-down, raglan sleeve cardigan with a seed stitch border at the neck, cuffs, and edges; you can add as many or as few butto...
Knitting: Cardigan
Amanda is a top-down, light-as-a-feather raglan sleeve cardigan with an easily memorized lace skirt. The only finishing is just weaving in ends. It’s my favorite for those days when you need a little something, but it’s too warm for anything much. It’s easily customized to exactly your size – just try it on as you go, and stop increasing when i...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Who doesn’t like to groan at Dad Jokes? My 11-year-old has even started to tell them. It makes my husband swell with pride. These are a very Dad-like sock, with their no-nonsense diamond pattern reminiscent of argyle. These are names for my friend Bill, who tells the worst Dad Jokes imaginable.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These boot socks are the same stitch pattern as my Not Just Boring Dude socks. I like a thicker sock in my boots and I like a little bit of unexpected color hiding away; this stitch pattern can stand up to even the wildest colorways my favorite indie dyers can throw at me. The fabric is completely reversible and suitable for men and women both.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
When I designed my Key Largo cardigan, I really fell in love with this lace pattern. I thought it would be an excellent lace for a spring and summer sock.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature a design reminiscent of a spinning wheel. They were designed for my friend Sierra, who is a new spinner. The spoked wheels are interspersed with columns of reverse stockinette. The 1x1 rib cuff continues the feminine line.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature a richly textured raised moss stitch diamond pattern. It reminded me of the cobblestones in Federal Hill, which is the colorway used in the sample. The fabric is completely reversible and suitable for men and women both.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A fraternity is an association, a brotherhood. The colors in the Neighborhood Fiber Company’s gradients are associated but different, and come together to make something beautiful! This is a fraternal twin to the Sorority stole.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I’m sure every kid has heard the story of how St. Patrick became the patron saint of Ireland because he drove out the snakes. We all know that’s not the truth, but these snakey cables made me think of the story.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Jazbo Street is the old nickname for a tiny street in Baltimore, Jasper Street, which is right by the Neighborhood Fiber Company dye studio and shop. It got the name because there was a speakeasy during the Jazz age.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature a delicate, almost floral design. The twisted ribbing at the cuff and heel flap reinforce its feminine lines. When the dyer, Jenny, sent this yarn, I knew it had to have a delicate pattern to match her sweet personality.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Parseltongue has a stitch pattern reminiscent of snakeskin. I saw this stitch pattern and thought it looked very Slytherinesque, hence the name!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
My friend Greg is always knitting socks, and he’s always knitting the same pattern. I figured it was high time he had his own! These were designed with him in mind, using his choice of stitch pattern and titled with his favorite expression. The stitch pattern is easily memorized, so it’s a great carry-along project.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Liz is a dear friend of mine who came into my life exactly when I needed her most. These pretty cables are for her. This sock pattern contains mirrored cables on left and right.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Needs More Blue is a lightweight large stole which uses three different colors of yarn. Its size means it can be wrapped more than once for warmth, but its light weight means it’s perfect for those don’t-quite-need-a-coat days. It’s named for my dear friend Maureen’s favorite yarn shopping phrase.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The embossed moss ribbing on these socks, framing the dragonfly motif, remind me of a forest of tall trees where dragonflies play.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks came about many years ago, when I decided to write a pattern as part of a competition. At the time, everything about designing it was difficult, as is a chess game – hence the name, as it matches the patterning so perfectly.
Knitting: Pullover
The Doctor’s Wife is a bottom-up pullover, knit in the round, featuring a colorwork motif of the T.A.R.D.I.S. The only finishing is underarm grafts and weaving in ends. It has a feminine silhouette due to optional waist shaping and a slightly wider neckline.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This sock pattern contains mirrored cables on left and right. They are named for a lovely little town in Maryland called Mount Airy.
Knitting: Cowl
My sister Lorna lives on an island in the Northwest Territories, Canada. It has the most spectacular views of the Aurora Borealis you will ever encounter. When Lorna’s Laces sent me this new colorway, I knew this is what it had to be.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks feature a super-stretchy pattern reminiscent of mountains. Beau is the name of a fine young man, whose father is my photographer; and it is also the French word for beautiful. I thought this would be suitable for both fine young men and beautiful ladies.
Knitting: Pullover
What’s your favorite neighborhood? Mine can all be found in the colorways dyed by Karida at
Knitting: Cowl
What’s your favorite neighborhood? Mine can be found at Neighborhood Fiber Company! This cowl is reminiscent of Neighborhood Fiber Co.’s logo, with its beautiful old rowhomes so ubiquitous to the Mid-Atlantic.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Glittering Caves is a crescent-shaped shawlette with a large-scale beaded lace band and bead-accented, knitted-on edging.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
Beorn is a Northman, a Shape-shifter, Skinchanger, and the last of his kind. He has the ability to change his form between that of large man and large bear. He was held in captivity (as were most of his kind), enslaved by Azog The Defiler, escaped, and continues to wear a chain on his wrist as a reminder of that time.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
Beorn is a Northman, a Shape-shifter, Skinchanger, and the last of his kind. He has the ability to change his form between that of large man and large bear. He was held in captivity (as were most of his kind), enslaved by Azog The Defiler, escaped, and continues to wear a chain on his wrist as a reminder of that time.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Beorn is a Northman, a Shape-shifter, Skinchanger, and the last of his kind. He has the ability to change his form between that of large man and large bear. He was held in captivity (as were most of his kind), enslaved by Azog The Defiler, escaped, and continues to wear a chain on his wrist as a reminder of that time.
Knitting: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
Beorn is a Northman, a Shape-shifter, Skinchanger, and the last of his kind. He has the ability to change his form between that of large man and large bear. He was held in captivity (as were most of his kind), enslaved by Azog The Defiler, escaped, and continues to wear a chain on his wrist as a reminder of that time.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Beorn is a Northman, a Shape-shifter, Skinchanger, and the last of his kind. He has the ability to change his form between that of large man and large bear. He was held in captivity (as were most of his kind), enslaved by Azog The Defiler, escaped, and continues to wear a chain on his wrist as a reminder of that time.
Knitting: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
Beorn is a Northman, a Shape-shifter, Skinchanger, and the last of his kind. He has the ability to change his form between that of large man and large bear. He was held in captivity (as were most of his kind), enslaved by Azog The Defiler, escaped, and continues to wear a chain on his wrist as a reminder of that time.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These mitts were designed as a companion to the Travelling to Infinity Cowl and Hat, which were designed and knit during an unexpected trip to Canada’s far North. They’re completely reversible if you’re careful about how you weave in your ends.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat was designed as a companion for the Travelling to Infinity Cowl, designed and knit on an unexpected trip to Canada’s far North. It is knit in the round and completely reversible and customizable. Approximately 20” circumference, stretches to 24.5”.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a pair of squishy, cozy fingerless mitts with a subtle all-over cable pattern on the front and ribbing on the palm for a good fit. It takes less than one skein of yarn and matches the Shifting Cable hat and cowl.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a squishy, cozy hat with a subtle all-over cable pattern. It takes less than one skein of yarn and matches the Shifting Cable fingerless mitts and cowl.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a squishy, cozy cowl with a subtle all-over cable pattern. It takes less than one skein of yarn and is a quick knit for gifting. It has companion accessories, the Shifting Cable Hat and Mitts.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a super-squishy cowl, taking less than one skein of yarn and is good for travel knitting. It’s completely reversible, a quick knit, and good for gifts.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
When he was a little boy, my older son referred to snowmobiles as “Askoo”. This pattern was written and knit for him the day before traveling to Northern Canada. This is a dense but squishy fabric, capable of standing up to sub-Arctic winds while out on a snow machine, or just hanging in front of the fire.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl was designed and knit during an unexpected trip to Canada’s far North. My sister-in-law asked for an infinity scarf for Christmas, and I needed something that didn’t need a lot of attention to knit while being otherwise occupied. It is knit in the round and is completely reversible and customizable. Add or remove stitches to adjust ci...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
How many times have you wanted to knit for that dude who just wants plain socks, only to be disappointed with the choices available? Not Just Boring Dude Socks are stretchy, basic, and very manly. Three sizes, so you can knit them for just about anyone. The pattern lends itself to any type of colorway for when your dude doesn’t want completely ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross and a nurse during the American Civil War. She nursed soldiers on both sides of the conflict without regard to their loyalties.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The pattern and colorway are inspired by the chapter “Barrels Out Of Bond”, in which the company escapes King Thranduil’s Halls in wine barrels and rides down the river to the mouth of the lake.
