Renzee is a textured, reversible cowl pattern that is ideal for the beginner knitter who would enjoy knitting in the round utilizing different stitch patterns. Experienced knitters will enjoy the retentiveness nature for the flow of the cowl. This piece is large enough to be wrapped around your neck twice.

Ignite the Secret is a sock pattern to spark your interest with beads!

For me, knitting is a form of self care. It is a time to sit with two needles and delicious yarn to create something that enriches someone’s life and hopefully your own as well.

These are my favorite pair of mittens thus far created by my hands. They can be worn up to the forearm or scrunched down to the wrist. Farmers Daughter Fibers is a top notch choice for yarn. This specific yarn, Highwood Sock, shows stitch definition beautifully even with textured stitches.

Grasp = to take or seize eagerly.

“Cosmic Nerds” is a sock pattern with an 8 round textured pattern and a dainty picot hem. The cuff is not a tight cuff and can be made longer than the instructions call for (1.5” cuff). The picot hem adds a pretty little finishing touch and worth the effort to hem it into place.

My wish is that this will become your favorite glove pattern. To be able to use fingering weight yarn to create a glove that fits your hand is so much fun especially with all the wonderful sock weight yarn options to pick from.

I close my eyes and the years disappear so that I can still remember the feeling of holding my children when they were babies. Their socks would always come off when they kicked those little feet. This pattern is designed to keep those socks on the little feet.

WaveDrops is a crew length sock using either a solid colored yarn or a variegated yarn. One day I was thinking about how tears can make you feel a bit better (once they have ended of course). I was looking out at the ocean and thought about the spray a wave creates and how the spray, is in essence, many drops of water that are getting shed. Som...

My 20 year old daughter named these socks = Passion Fruit SPLASH. The name brings a smile to my face and who can’t use a bit of light heartedness during a difficult situation?

This is a simple hat pattern that allows you to escape reality for a little bit of time.

Life is complicated and at times difficult to navigate. Sometimes I don’t want to make any major decisions. At times I want to give my mind an opportunity to marinate over “situations” or “challenges”.

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Lets Circle Back to all those amazing single skeins and left over balls you have in your stash. Those bits and pieces you can’t bear to get rid off. Here is a way to showcase their color and fiber. There are no rules with this project simply some guidelines to help you create a fantastic shawl. Look at your stash and pick out about 14 different...

Knitting Socks is a source of joy for me. It is my go to project - easy project to take with you - incredible yarns to pick from - simple to make. If you can knit then you can make a pair of socks. If this is your first time making socks, take it one step at a time and you will do great.

My “Be Present Scarf with Pom Poms” is a simple pattern using delicious yarn - SNO by Woolfolk. I used the majority of the four skeins. The scarf starts with a basic edging and maintains part of that along the border to prevent the curling that usually accompanies stockinette stitch. I used four Toft Pom Poms which are optional but do add flair...

To achieve a mindset of “to be present” is not always easy. Our lives are filled with the joys of family and friends; social media coverage with Twitter, Facebook and Instagram; daily struggles of work and finances; hope for happiness and laughter. Our day to day living makes it difficult at times to simply be mindful of the present moment. To ...

I had forgotten the enjoyment I have when working garter stitch. “Lost but not Forgotten” is a design for a knitted shawl to help us remember that sometimes the simple things are the best things of all. This is a pattern to keep your hands busy while your mind works through the challenges in your life - the good, the bad and the ugly. Lets face...

Happy Holidays! Here is a last minute gift idea using US 13 needles and roughly 40 yards of a bulky yarn (Rasta by Malabrigo) or three strands of DK weight yarn (each strand at 40 yards) or use one strand of a worsted weight (hand dyes by Blue Sky) coupled with two strands of a sport weight (brushed suri by Blue Sky). The possibilities are endl...

What makes this sock pattern different from other ones? Where it came from - I needed a pattern to take my mind of my problems and create something useful but with easy to remember instructions. My hope is that you will be able to take a break from the challenges of day to day life and do something that creates a feeling of peace of stillness.

Mindless Escape is a knitted hat pattern that will allow for day dreaming as you create a hat with your choice of crown – basic, slouch or a pointed top. I love purchased pompoms mainly because I can not make a pretty one with yarn. The pompom is optional. This hat is unisex.

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What happened to the last five years? I designed this piece in 2011 and never ever published it to Ravelry till NOW! I love the large wrap/cowl - you feel like you are getting a huge hug.

Thank you to all the knitters who have given me their support, kindness and friendship during my designing career. This pattern is on sale for $1 - it is my 100th pattern on Ravelry.

“Chase the Rabbit” means to do something totally irrelevant and/or being distracted from what you intend to do. I believe we all need some positive distractions in our lives.

My favorite beer - Loose Cannon - and not just because it has a high alcohol content! The colors for this shawl were inspired by the container that the beer comes in! True Story.

I love shawls, especially this time of year when they can act as a light jacket. This shawl is very similar to a shawl I designed years ago for Vogue Knitting. However, this shawl has a stockinette base and a longer section of gull lace which is also where the outside edges do not increase.

My son very rarely asks me to knit him anything. This past weekend he asked for a cup holder - a knitted sleeve for his cold cans (not soda) (lol).

“Cha Feel” is what my 18 year old college bound son says to me when he means “make sense?” or “do you feel me?” or “get it?” This saying/phrase comes from the movie 21 Jump Street.

I had a job that was a soul sucking experience (I exaggerate a bit). The Final Straw happened one day and I said “enough”. I found a new job and left the horrible one behind. I started designing this project when I made the decision to leave (it did take 5 months to find the new job). I am a positive person so even though the name of the patter...

This knitted cowl can also be worn as an infinity scarf. It uses fingering weight yarn held doubled throughout and incorporates a 1x1 rib, 2x2 rib along with increases and decreases.

This is a knitted Parallelogram that lets you use your color style to create a unique and stylish shawl. It has been a year since I wrote and published a knitting pattern. Many ideas have come off my needles but this is the first pattern in a long time that makes me think other knitters would enjoy the freedom of this design.

This knitted lacey spring/summer shrug will knit up quickly in a worsted weight cotton yarn. It will keep your shoulders warm when the sun goes down.

This knitted hat is a terrific way to use that special skein of sock yarn. Use fingering weight yarn held doubled on US 6 needles for the brim then switch to US 8 needles for the body of this slouch hat. DPN’s are needed for the crown.

“Rain” is a knitted shawl which has a ruffled edge, a basic lace pattern and it is created in two pieces to create a V-shaped back.

This is one of five original designs in Ann Hood’s book “Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting”. This is my favorite of the five.

This is one of five original designs in Ann Hood’s new book “Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting”.

This is a FREE pattern till my brother’s birthday.

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This is one of five original designs in Ann Hood’s new book “Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting”.

This is a FREE pattern till my brother’s birthday.

These knitted fingerless arm warmers will keep you warm during the fall while apple picking, going for a walk, or just sitting out on your front porch. Plus they are a great way to use up sock stash!

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“Seamill” is a fast and easy knit for the beginner knitter. All you need to know is how to knit and purl (2x2 rib for the edges and the middle is just the knit stitch). The stripes are not hard so don’t let that deter you from trying your hand at circular knitting (size US 11, 24” circulars). There are only 38 rounds to be completed! Plus you o...

“Priorities” is a large rectangular shawl that is comprised of five triangles. When you just need to knit for the therapy: having your hands busy so your head can get some clarity is the goal of this knitting design.

“Ayr” is a long weekend project if you have the desire for a quick “finished knitted piece” fix. This knitted shawl is the perfect Holiday accessory due to its lightweight and elegant drape. It uses a Bulky yarn paired with a Fingering weight yarn.

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“Sunray” is a knitted semi-circle shawl made in one piece with a DK weight yarn. Once blocked this piece has the ability to “grow”. The directions give you row by row instructions and are ideal for the knitter who is new to lace knitting.

The East Coast had a horrible, massive snow storm called “Nemo” years ago. I know knitters have amazing stashes and many of my local knitting friends can not get to a yarn store over the next few days. Here is a pattern where you can go “shopping” in your stash and end up with a beautiful, soft, stylish scarf. Stay warm, safe and knit happily a...

“Zimmill” is a cabled pillbox hat that utilizes short rows and an XO cable to create a stylish look. It is knit in one piece then uses the kitchener stitch to join the live stitches.

“Nardini” is the name of a Mystery Shawl Knit Along that took place in Feb 2013. The pattern is now available for download (it is a 10 page pattern).

“Head Snuggler” is a pointed hat that will keep your little one’s head warm throughout the chilly months of winter. Pick two of your favorite colors in order to create stipes or choose a yarn like Liberty Wool by Classic Elite that will stripe on its own.

“Knock your Socks Off” are hand knitted socks that will keep your feet nice and warm. Commercial socks will be a thing of the past! The pattern has ten sizes, Newborn to Adult X-large! This is your basic sock pattern but has all the parts…cuff, heel flap, heel turning, gusset, foot and toe shaping…all with detailed instructions.

“Be True to Yourself” is a easy to knit shawl that uses five colors in stockinette stitch with a crochet boarder. There are beads used when you cast on for each edge, plus during the crochet edge. Let us start with some beads, add some color, do some simple shaping, create a decorative border, sew on a jazzy button and end up with a fabulous sh...

Borderline“ is a knitted oversized striped sweater using five different colors of Fresco. The sweater is knit cuff to cuff sideways in one piece. The pattern has row by row instructions and is a 5 page PDF. The needles used are US 7 & 9 circular 16” & 24” needles or the size needed to obtain gauge. The finished measurements are as follo...

“Renewal” is a wonderful project for the new knitter or for the knitter who does not want to concentrate on their knitting. This simple knitted wrap is designed to be worn in a few different ways due to the placement of two buttons. All of which will give you warmth, comfort and flair.

This patterns is perfect for the knitter who wants to make an easy elegant wrap. The Rowan Kid Silk Haze is lace weight and will create a 20” x 83” wrap. The Mojo is closer to a worsted weight and on the same size needle will create a 24” x 60” wrap. (GAUGE: Kid Silk Haze: 16 sts = 4” in stockinette stitch / Mojo: 12 sts = 4” in stockinette)

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This a free pattern. Time to use up some of those gorgeous skeins of yarn you have in your stash!

“Luxury” is a knitted reversible shawl that can also be worn as a scarf, poncho or as a buttoned cowl. The three buttons are optional as is the single crochet edge created on the short side edges.

“Shalimar” is a knitted poncho with one sleeve and with decorative edging for the collar, cuff and hemline.

“Amtrack” are knitted fingerless mittens that use a series of decreases and increases to create a formed fit around the wrist. The cuffs are long so when pulled up they cover your forearms. Due to the wrist shaping you are able to scrunch them so they “bag” around your wrists without slipping onto your hands.

“Cufflink” is a knitted beaded bracelet that makes an amazing gift for a special friend. This pattern will give you virtually instant gratification, plus you can use lots of your stash for this project.

“Cowlicious” is your basic cowl but with a ruffle on each edge. The pattern calls for 2 skeins of Balance Bulky and a US 13, circular 24” needle or for a smaller cowl 2 skeins of Tosh Chunky and a US 11 needle. This is a quick (2 days) project with a flirty end result. Wear the cowl doubled for a form fitting cowl or layer for a delicious look.

“Sarafina” is a knitted cowl that can be worn as a scarf or wrapped twice around your neck for a lovely cowl. This design is knit in the round with a simple lace panel. There are short rows utilized to create an unusual shape (hour glass almost).

Caster are knitted fingerless mittens worked on double pointed needles (US 8). The thumb is created with short rows so there is no need for a stitch holder or waste yarn. Only one skein of Lush is needed for both sizes.

HAPPY SPRING!!! This is a free download to help keep your hands warm during all of the spring baseball games you might need to attend.

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“Clearwater” is a knitted cowl that flows into a poncho with short row lace edging and a knitted picot cast off. This was made during a road trip from MA to FL! My test knitter thinks this is a terrific TV watching knitting project.

“Fog” is a knitted reversible 3x3 ribbed scarf with directions for two different gauges. The bulky version uses two strands of Zara (6 skeins) held together on a US 11, while the sport version uses one strand of Shepherd Sport (2 skeins) on a US 6. Both versions are included in the pattern and can be made wider by adding a multiple of 6 stitche...

“Slater” is perfect for road trips. I knit the ShiBui black cowl during the drive to Charlemont for some Whitewater Rafting! The ShiBui yarn was a dream! The short version uses all of the 210 yard skein from Dream in Color.

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Slouch is a knitted hat that has a baggy, slouchy appearance. This pattern is perfect for a beginner knitter. Plus, it comes in three sizes.

This pattern is free as of 8/30/19. I designed this almost 8 years ago. The cable pattern keeps the knitting interesting and fun. I hope you enjoy creating the hat.

We are in the middle of a snow filled winter here in New England. This is the perfect time for cabled fingerless mittens. Don’t have a pair, no worries, since “Shout” will not take you long at all to knit.

Do you have a skein of sock yarn in your stash that you LOVE? Do you have a US 8, circular 24” needle? Yes….then this is the shawl for you to knit!

“Joy” is a knitted baby hat filled with cables. It has round by round directions and is suitable for the beginner knitter who wants to tackle cables for the first time.

Happy Spring 2018 - This is a free pattern as of today till the end of May 2018.

This past week a very nice customer came into the store where I work, Fresh Purls, and showed us this super cute/fun/versatile cowl/hood/shawl item that looked machine knit. I went home fairly jazzed to try and make a hand knit version. Within three days I have made two and I have a third on the needles. This is a terrific stash buster since yo...

11/13/19: This pattern is now a complementary design as a small way of saying thank you for your support over the years. It is freezing here on the East Coast. I hope the zigzag pattern keeps you warm and toasty.

Need a weekend project? Here it is…get 5 skeins of Blue Sky Multi Cotton…take your US 10.5 needles and cast on 69 stitches…the rest is in the directions. This shrug can be made out of any lofty worsted weight yarn. I have made it out of Claudia Handpaints Merino 55 which is a merino/silk blend with 165 yards per skein. I used the same size need...

This poncho is fully designed for the knitter in mind. The armholes are placed so you can easily knit (crochet) while wearing a long poncho. In the notes section of the pattern it explains how to adjust the armhole placement, make it shorter and therefore less wide. The poncho pictured measures 27” in length, 22” neck width and 68” hem width. T...

Sock yarn is not just for socks! Use two strands of sock yarn held together on US 7 double pointed needles to make these comfy, colorful, warm and washable mittens. They are easy to make larger (size will fit the average women’s hand) by adding stitches in multiples of 4…just keep the thumb gusset the same.

This hat uses US 6 and US 8, 16” circular needles and US 8 double pointed needles. You will only need one skein of the Liberty Wool (even for the toddler size). This soft yarn self stripes but a solid worsted weight washable wool would work well.

Superior and Nirvana held together create the softest and lightest fabric! The Cocco (pompom) rounds create youth!. Next time, I would keep knitting with the Superior and Nirvana for 20” before doing a second round of Cocco to create a face framing hood. If you do knit for more than 9” between the Cocco rounds you will have plenty of yarn with ...

This shawl starts out as a circle then shifts into a hexagon then shifts again into triangles that look like diamonds. When the piece is finished it creates a star. I used a 24” US 6 for the entire piece. You start with only 9 stitches and it slowly grows to over 500 stitches. If you know how to knit, purl and decrease then you can easily make ...

This easy and fun hat only uses one skein of the Wool Cotton yarn. You can substitute Zara or another DK weight that has about 130 yards. I started on a US 5 16” circular and moved to a US 7. You also need US 7 dpn’s for the crown. I found a super cute turtle button (hence the name) that made me design a hat to hold the button. Never done that ...

Elizabeth Zimmermann’s PI shawl was the inspiration for this vest. I have deep respect for Elizabeth. Her designs are timeless and give knitters a foundation to create a unique piece of fabric. You start with 9 sts on #4 dpn’s and end up with over 500 sts on a 40” needle. I used 5 different colors of Koigu Kppm - 2 skeins of each color. You can...

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I designed this pattern to teach students how to do stranded color work. Everyone who has taken the class so far has ended up with a lovely looking flap hat and most students have gone on to do more in-depth fair isle work.

This is a terrific way to knit up a fast cabled poncho. Grab your US 19 needles and 300 yards of super bulky yarn.

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This hat can be knit within 3 hours - honest! Only one skein of Malabrigo Chunky or two of the Cortina yarn are needed. Both are sooooo soft due to the Merino wool. The row gauge is fairly important on this hat due to the 28 round pattern.

I needed a quick fix - immediate gratification was key - hence Sprint. This is an easy one piece project knit from the left side to the right side. The top and bottom edge has some crochet. I did not crochet the front edges since I liked the way they naturally curled, creating a pretty closure when a shawl pin was added.

This poncho is created with a strand from each yarn held together throughout the entire piece. You could substitute any light fingering weight sock yarn for the Anne (560yds) and a Worsted/DK weight yarn for the Blue Heron yarn (520 yards). The yarn you mix with the sock yarn should have rayon, silk or a fiber that will help the poncho have wei...

One skein is enough to make one basket (but only in one color). However, since you probably want the handle and rim of the basket to be a different color - why not make two?

Elizabeth Zimmerman is one of my favorite designers. This shawl was created based on her PI shawl, which is based on the mathematical principle of Pi.

This wrap can also be used at a baby stroller blanket especially using the washable Comfort yarn. The finished measurements are 21.5” x 53” so if you make a stroller blanket only work till the piece measures 33”. You will use less yarn too…think 4 skeins instead of 5.

This is the Updated Version of my Headband as of 2-25-09. I did not explain the W&T on the purl side during the Short Row Ear Section. Sorry if this caused any knitters frustration. I always knit my designs twice so this does not happen. Just got too excited and posted to Ravelry too quickly.

This is a very easy mitten pattern that you can custom fit to your hand. Hold the Magnolia and Pirouette together to create an elegant pair of crazy soft mittens. Sheep One and Manos both work beautifully for this design (yarn held single). xo

This is a new yarn from Misti International. It is 50% Merino and 50% Alpaca. It is wonderful to knit with! I think you can get two headbands from one skein. This pattern took less than 2 hours to knit from cast on to weaving in the ends. I could not find a pattern I liked for a headband that was knit in the round so I decided to come up with m...