I challenged myself to make a pattern with just one skein of DK yarn that felt big enough to be useful, small enough to roll off the needles, and interesting enough to want to make it over and over again. Snuggle Bug was the result of this challenge. The super easy centipede stitch creates a delightful herringbone texture and the result is an e...

What if a knitted fade can be achieved using textured stitches instead of the typical striped blending? This is where I Can Knit Myself Flowers began, with this challenge. With each textured stitch, the colours change progressively from light to dark with a striking nuance that comes to a crescendo at the border. The various patterns use slip s...

Stitch patterns with extraordinary visual appeal really make my heart swell. I find new stitch tricks and interesting or unexpected results a huge part of my motivation as a knitter. In Mautinoa, a shawl named after my father, I hope you will be challenged and excited to get each new section because of the interesting and unexpected look of eac...

With magical skills you already possess, four colours of hand dyed singles can be whipped up into this texturific triangular shawl. Its crossover cable pattern is deeply cuddly and will bring you the kind of joy only a deeply satisfying hand knit can evoke. Your four colours undulate and alternate in wide, textured stripes flanked by blendy gar...

I had so much fun designing Moody Fairy! Like with my Trixie pattern, I wanted to play with fun stitch patterns, this time focusing on ones that used tuck, slip and brioche stitches. Paging through stitch dictionaries is one of my favourite things to do, so that’s where I started. Moody Fairy was destined to become the shawl that draws you in a...

This pattern is published in 52 Weeks of Shawls by Laine Publishing.

Trixie is a delightful little crescent shawl with loads of texture, finished off with a neat little row of easy and playful tassels. Grab three skeins of West Wool Bicycle in any colour for a light and easy shawl. If you’re in the mood for a large, warm hug of a shawl, choose our Tandem DK weight yarn for extra bounce and size.

Make this cozy sampler of texture and shaping in two colours, or experiment with colour using your stash or mini-skeins. Paper Airplane is an interesting, but easy to memorize pattern that is perfect for playing with new stitch patterns. Use your own colour palette to make it your own!

Inspired by La Bien Aimée’s perfectly considered colour combinations, Van Dijk is a shawl or scarf design that plays with texture and colour and works well with speckled or variegated yarns. It’s fun to knit and just flows off the needles.

Quick handmade gifts for Christmas!

This wonderfully wooly colorwork hat was designed on a dark winter retreat to Stockholm. The Swedish capital city spans over fourteen islands that make up part of the archipelago where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. This meeting of salty and fresh waters creates what is called brackish water.

I have a love/hate affair with silk. I love how it drapes, but I dislike how formal very shiny silk can look. With it’s intriguing shades punctuated with sometimes demure, sometimes colorful nubbs, Tussah Tweed from Danish company, BC Garn, has completely changed my mind.

Soft, textured and perfect for winter, Fawnberry is a fun project for those who get bored easily with stitch patterns. With just two skeins of worsted weight yarn, you’ve got a fabulous new accessory.

This smooth and simple cowl is a piece of cake. In Dutch we say “Het is makkie!”. Easy lace sections are alternated with seed stitch to keep the knitting natural and memorizable.

This wonderfully textured hat is a perfect warmer weather project. A soft mix of linen and wool together with the lofty stitch pattern make for a light and breathable fabric - well suited for breezy summer nights and cooler climes. The turned picot brim is so easy and adds a feminine touch. For a simpler look, use a plain turned edge.

Hesh is a variation of a traditional Scandinavian pixie-shaped hat modified for grown ups. The cap is knitted on the bias with perfectly fitted ear flaps, icord ties and tassels, making for a devilish little accessory. This quick hat is a gift-knitter’s dream just in time for the holidays!

A Super Duper easy baby hat made from sock yarn. Fun and free!!