A sweet little chill chaser for cool days, worked from the top down without a need for seaming.

This cowl can be worn with side vent at top or bottom, and is fully reversible for a fresh Spring look.

‘Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.’

A colourful chapeau to brighten up the winter blahs.

CLOUD WALKER ~

The iconic Canadian winter mitt (or wrist warmers) pattern featuring the Magic Thumb technique. Once you try this technique there is no going back to fussy gussets!

A super quick hat to crochet, in a super bulky weight yarn. This beginner level hat pattern is worked from the top down without seams.

The iconic Canadian winter hat, this pattern includes sizes from Newborn to Adult.

Never underestimate the healing power of a pair of handknit wool socks.

Inspired by the landscapes of Muskoka, this shawl is knit top down with a central spine, in a bouncy plush merino hand dyed by Muskoka Yarn Goddess.

Worked from the top down this crocheted bucket hat fits snug and cosy in a winter weight yarn to keep the snowflakes off your eyelashes.

Bala, Ontario is home to Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh,

While walking along the Spruce Bog boardwalk in Algonquin Park this summer, I became inspired by the interconnected relationship between humanity and our natural environment.

Its the SUMMER OF BARBIE

Falling petals dance softly to the ground.. a whisper in the breath of summer.

A cute summer bucket hat crocheted from the top down with filet openwork for extra ventilation and a medium size floppy brim.

Finding a quiet place in the whirlwind of life…

Soft and cuddly for babies and toddlers… this quick knitting blanket works up in a gradient rainbow effect with a bubbly texture.

A lightweight wrap with lovely drape, featuring lacework and I Cord edging.

Inspired by the incomparable and stylish Audrey Hepburn, this one skein dressy neck scarf is ideal to knit with a luxurious skein of sport weight yarn in merino, silk, or cashmere blends.

Inspired by the vivacious DORIS DAY, these delicate lacework socks have a distinctive vintage feel and feminine vibe.

Welcome in SPRING with a lovely hostess gift, inspired by the bright cheery blooms of Holland, the largest producer of tulips worldwide, exporting about 3 billion bulbs per year.

A cosy headband with feminine details to showcase your favorite hand dyed worsted weight merino yarn.

A cosy layer of warmth intended for self-imposed periods of hibernation … this vest offers a relaxed fit with classic v neck styling and faux cable interest.

A delightful pair of warm ski mitts to knit in your choice of hand dyed merino.

Hiberknit- A state of cosy knitting bliss…

A cosy vest with a relaxed fit, featuring a modern droptail back hem, side vents, and a pretty diamond yoke pattern for textural interest.

Hasty Hats are quick to knit in a rainbow of fun colours to brighten up winter days.

Red Goddess Gloves are fingerless and not too fancy, just right for a special friend or as a gift to a co worker or relative, with simple seamed construction and pretty cable detail.

A new addition to our Muskoka Yarn Goddess Pattern Collection, TREEHUGGER CARDIGAN is that super cosy hug on a chilly day, a favorite cardigan that you’ll reach for time after time and treasure it as you would a good friend….

A cosy shelter from the cold…

A quick little project that spells c-o-s-y

Originally designed for COTTAGE COUNTRY YARN CRAWL 2022, in which the theme was ‘A Vintage Road Trip’

This cosy shawl collar pullover speaks of outdoor activities in the Autumn, fireside reading in the Winter and exploration hikes in the Spring,

A sweet little souvenir for visitors to Canada, or as a hostess gift, this dishcloth pattern is designed in celebration of CANADA DAY.

Light and airy, this essential summer wrap features lacework and I Cord edging.

A sweet little hoodie designed in newborn to toddler sizing, featuring self closing ties and feel-good softness and absorbency of pure cotton.

A sweet sonnet for the feet, these cosy Spring socks are knit cuff down and adorned in a pretty blossom pattern stitch.

As light and airy as a SUMMER BREEZE, this top is worked in two pieces from the bottom up, with built in sleeves, a cute tuxedo front border, side vents for comfort, and a boat neck for easy styling.

A frothy light neck warmer to wear as a transition piece into the early days of Spring.

A fun one skein project to create a nice pop of colour on gloomy days, this project is worked in a straight rectangle shape with built in I Cord edges for stability and the Bobble Cast Off is just the right amount of whimsy!

Love The Heart You’re With..

That beautiful layer of frost on pine boughs is the inspiration behind this wintry design…

A quick project to knit for the blustery days of winter, worked seamlessly on circular and double point needles, showcasing the soft rustic texture of Muskoka Yarn Goddess hand dyed yarn.

A pocketful of posies may be fine in the spring or summer, but on a chilly winter day when the thermometer dips below zero this Posy Hat is just the right blend of warmth and luxury to brave the elements.

A cosy pair of legwarmers to knit in the round without seams.

The second release in THE HAPPINESS SOCKS PROJECT spreading joy through the gifting and receiving of hand knit socks.

This design is the launch pattern in

Inspired by Grandpa’s favorite cardigan, this cosy little set is ideal for cool crisp Fall outings and is knit in a soft machine washable dk wool blend.

Sweet and sassy in polka dots, this sunhat is worked from the top down with a nice sturdy brim for shading baby’s eyes from the sunshine.

For days spent in the sunshine, this pure linen crocheted sunhat delivers cool comfort and maximum protection.

As delicate as the first blossoms of Spring, this cowl design transforms hand dyed fingering weight yarn into a magical mirage of stitch work.

A blanket that babies and toddlers will covet for years to come. The yarn is ultra soft and cuddly with a light as air feeling.

A simple sock recipe for gradients, tweeds, heathered or solid yarns. Ideal for both men and women’s stylish socks with textural interest to knit top down with a slip stitch heel and grafted toes.

Its the little things that mean the most…

Gimme shelter... this design has been rambling around in the creative sparkles of my mind for awhile and I think it turned out exactly as envisioned… practical, modest with simple pocket and side details, cosy and versatile to be worn over dresses, tops, tunics and more…

Simple stripes, moss stitch and a little built-in petticoat edging makes this baby dress as sweet as candy and so easy to knit on circular needles. Yes, there are no seams!

Its a marvelous night for a Moondance…

Cute and simple to knit, the FAIRY DRESS is worked in the round from the bottom up with a picot hem transitioning to textured rounds and a moss stitch bodice.

Stairway Socks incorporate diagonal texture to add visual interest to self striping yarns.

This simple sock recipe creates interesting texture for gradient, tweeds and self striping yarns.

Aphrodite is the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, daughter of Zeus and Dione. Her beauty has inspired more works of art than any other figure in classical mythology.

Khione is the Greek Goddess of snow, daughter of Boreas, the God of North Wind and Winter.

Create a soft layer of warmth in this classic ribbed style toque.

As Canadian as maple syrup and butter tarts…

An iconic Canadian duo, boot socks and wristies knit in a soft washable chunky weight wool blend.

Relax… sit back… and enjoy knitting this simple shawl pattern.

A Parisian style beret for crisp wintry days with a bold pop of colour.

This design is knit with ONE strand of MC and ONE strand of CC held together to create the warmest coziest layer of fluff.

The ideal reading and lounging shawl with built in pockets for all the little essentials.

A super soft slouchy pullover that makes a Sunday afternoon at home feel extra cosy whether its relaxing with a good book, or watching your favorite Netflix series.

Sweet and petite, this pumpkin looks good enough to eat!

Inspired by the rugged beauty of our Muskoka woodlands, this unisex pullover design is best enjoyed hiking, cottaging, camping, or sitting back and breathing in the incredible aromas of the Great Outdoors.

Knit in the round this lightweight cowl transitions nicely from the cool Autumn days into the colder days of Winter.

Light and airy, with lots of drape and feminine lace details, this pretty top features a keyhole opening to tie with I Cord strings and can be worn sleeveless as a summer shell or over a blouse or t shirt.

Soft and cosy, and ultra warm.

A ONE skein project designed for hand dyed specialty fingering weight.

The joy of working with natural fibres culminates in this lacy scarf knit with softly ruffled edgings.

An elegant pair of wrist warmers to knit with a beautiful skein of fingering weight yarn.

After so many requests for the ADULT version of

This versatile shawl design is light as air and is self-closing to be worn in a variety of ways.

A soft cuddly baby jacket for newborn up to toddler sizes.

This shawl pattern was originally designed as a final reward for completing the journey of a thousand intrepid stitches, a.k.a. a virtual knitting adventure The Year of Knitting Dangerously.

Originally designed for our MKAL, this pattern has been so popular that it will remain in the same format with four clues to follow for any groups or individual knitters who may still enjoy the element of surprise.

This hat has a soft relaxed fit and can be styled as a cloche or slouch just be positioning the button placement.

Cute, and cuddly for baby, this Teddy Bear Hoodie keeps little ears warm and toasty.

A sweet little baby shower gift that will whip up in a hurry.

Its really… That Simple Sweater

This sock design is much easier to knit than it looks.

Do you remember berry picking as a child? Those long hot summer days when it was a real treat to find a big old ripe patch of berries, and trying not to eat them as quickly as they were plucked off the branches. Then heading home proudly swinging a pail of berries with stained fingers to show for all your hard work.

This hat has a lovely stretchy relaxed fit and looks great with or without a pom pom.

Muffle is a verb meaning to wrap or cover for warmth.

After searching for a truly cosy comfortable vest pattern, I chose to design one that I know I will wear all winter long.

Did you know?

Some things are best spoken in black and white…….

That feeling on a chilly Autumn day when suddenly the clouds untangle themselves and a beam of sunlight spreads its warmth around you like a cosy hug catching you by surprise.

This is a transitional hat design as comfortable to wear inside or out, helping to regulate your body temperature.

FOLKLORE COWL was inspired by a pretty floral skirt worn by a friend in the softest shade of lilac.

Cosy and oh so squishy…

As soft as a favorite teddy bear, as plush as a cosy blanket … and surprisingly quick to knit!

This shawl is inspired by the native wildflowers that grow in Ontario’s Cottage Country and was the featured ‘crawl shawl’ project for the 2019 Cottage Country Yarn Crawl.

Quick and easy to make for friends and family, these felted insoles will warm up slippers and boots in no time!

A sweet touch of the woodlands is worked into this bulky hat knit in a soft and squishy rustic yarn.

These socks are knit cuff down in a fun zig zag pattern reminiscent of the traditional Guernsey style jumpers knit for fishermen.

May the pixies dance in the moonlight of your dreams

I love layering in the winter and especially with soft knitwear pieces that can be worn over turtlenecks without the added bulk of sleeves.

Celebrate the holidays in rustic cabin style with a felted Muskoka Santa Sock to adorn your front door, stairway, or fireplace.

ALPACA MY HAT … inspired by our recent knitting group outing to a wonderful farm called Bear Den Alpacas

This design was inspired by a well-worn pair of socks gifted to me many years ago by a lovely knitter. Whenever I am under the weather with a flu or cold, I pull on my Magic Socks and instantly feel the warmth radiate from the tips of my toes to the top of my head. I am quite sure these socks possess the same healing properties as chicken noodl...

This incredibly soft yarn feels as squishy as marshmallows and knits up in record time!

Warm up your feet with the cutest little creatures around!

Stay one step ahead of the chilliest season of all with this super stylish cowl which will knit up in ONE or TWO evenings.

This cowl has been designed for crawlers to sample and experience unique hand dyed yarns as a keepsake of our amazing summer road trip, The COTTAGE COUNTRY YARN CRAWL 2018 and may be knit in one colourway, or two, or three… or eight! The choice is up to you.

Inspired by the iconic silver bridge which welcomes visitors to MUSKOKA, this design is a quick project to knit in the round without any seams and incorporates a subtle cable element.

Inspired by the iconic silver bridge which welcomes visitors to MUSKOKA, this design is a quick project and can be worn two different ways….

Inspired by the iconic silver bridge which welcomes visitors to MUSKOKA, this cosy cowl is a quick project to knit for those chilly days and acts as a great wind breaker when pulled up over the chin.

Inspired by the iconic silver bridge which welcomes visitors to Muskoka, this design is a quick project to knit for kids and adults alike.

Inspired by the iconic silver bridge that welcomes visitors to Muskoka, this top down design knits up quickly and feels very plush and cosy in a thick chunky yarn.

Inspired by the iconic silver bridge that welcomes visitors to ’cottage country’, this cosy slouch hat is the go to accessory for damp chilly days.

Very popular for baby showers gifts, this simple to knit ensemble includes unisex cardigan with matching beanie.

Looking for a project to use up some of your worsted weight stash yarns?

Add a riot of colour to your self-striping socks with not ONE but TWO contrasting colours!

This is a very simple smaller size shawl that can be worn throughout the year. I chose the name Summer Sweeper because of the colourway but I plan to wear it all winter long. Its knit in a lovely high twist merino with lots of bounce in every stitch.

The magic of life is in the moments that happen and the memories that we create …

This top down shawl design is an Intermediate level project and incorporates such a lively mix of pattern stitches, that you won’t want to cast off and spoil the fun!

Light and airy, with versatility plus, TRELLIS SCARF can be easily tucked inside your purse and carried with you for occasions when something dressy is required or when there is a slight chill in the air.

This short and boxy style is designed to add a light layer over long flowy tops and sundresses. Part poncho and part pullover, BUTTERFLY TOP is a cool airy addition to your summer wardrobe.

Swing into summer with a cool comfortable poncho top that can be worn two different ways.

Light and airy, this top is loaded with tiny eyelets that act as a built in air conditioner and lots of positive ease.

Keeping it simple is what I like to do in design. This VEST was inspired by (of all things) the weather in the NORTH, specifically Canada, which can be fickle at any given time. We rely on cosy soft layers to get us through the day, and this vest is an easy pull-on/pull-off sort of garment.

This is a super squishy cotton rope basket that feels as soft as a favorite t shirt!

’Never lose your sense of childhood wonder’

Cute and cosy, this stranded hat design creates an extra warm layer on the inside. For playing in the snow and looking oh-so-Canadian at the same time.

A classic style toque for the great Canadian outdoors!

Q: How do you catch a snowflake?

The temperature is rising!

Another addition to the popular ON THE ROCKS series of cosy accessories celebrating the great outdoors in true Canadian fashion.

That sense of tranquility that lingers in your memory and stirs your soul as twilight stretches across the sky, reflected below as a dappled painting in the still lake water.

The perfect little poncho for cool days!

Kick back and relax with this super simple summer project. Its light and airy with built in air conditioning!

Welcome to our SUMMER ROAD TRIP MKAL 2017

Long and lean, this is a great tunic for wearing over leggings, capris, and it also works double duty as a swimsuit cover up.

Let the light shine in! This is a smaller size shawl with plenty of shimmer and drape. Simple and quick to knit for beginners.

Charm your friends and family this Easter with the cutest baskets in town!

This is the final pattern in the ON THE ROCKS series celebrating the great Canadian outdoors. They can be worn folded over boot cuffs or as cosy leg warmers and are a quick project to knit for friends or family members.

Inspired by the rugged beauty of our Muskoka woodlands, this design knits up into a very sturdy yet soft boot sock for afternoons spent hiking through the trails.

A super speedy oversized knitted poncho for little tykes to wear over leggings, skirts, and jeans featuring a pretty cable and bobble front panel along with a cosy turtleneck collar.

Just in time for the chilly mornings, this boho-inspired shawl is as soft and airy as it looks, knit in a simple repetition of garter stitch and ribbing.

Riverside is one of Toronto’s most vibrant communities, stretching a distance of ten city blocks along Queen Street East from the Don Valley Bridge to just past Degrassi Street. This urban hub is well-known for its eclectic vibe, featuring a mix of art galleries, fashion boutiques, and trendy eateries, which dot the landscape like colourful gem...

As wispy and light as a cloud, in watery hues that transition from top to bottom, this shawl has been designed for that extra little layer sometimes needed around the office, at home, or dining out in a restaurant.

These socks are inspired by my favorite woodland creature, always shy and reclusive, the red fox is sometimes seen in the early morning or evening hours. His well-known grin is actually a sign of fear.

Self-striping yarns are not just for socks, they are great for accessories too like this simple necktie that would make any man proud to wear it. Knit in seed stitch with a graduated shaping. Just tie and enjoy!

This shawl captures SUMMER perfectly with its refreshing combination of colours and soft airy drape. If you can knit a dishcloth you can knit this design, its super simple and a fun project to take along with you wherever your adventures may lead this summer.

Inspired by the classic style of Audrey Hepburn, this swing jacket takes on a modern twist with colour blocking. Knit from the top down, this design is worked in garter stitch using three shades of merino worsted hand painted by talented artist, Rhichard Devrieze.

This knitted kerchief design knits up very quickly on BIG needles and makes a great new accessory to stretch your wardrobe a little further. Wear it with the new trendy denim shirts and dresses or with a favorite t shirt.

When it is just too hard to choose only one shade of your favorite colour, this design makes it easy and far more interesting, with tri-colours. This lightweight slouch hat is a simple design to knit on circular needles, combining a diagonal stitch pattern with three bands of colour from dark to light.

Cheery and bright, these WRIST SOCKS are a truly magical delight especially when you get to the thumb opening.

Muskoka is known for its Cranberry Festival, held each year right after Thanksgiving in the tiny town of Bala, Ontario. This three day event celebrates the berries that grow in the marsh, and brings thousands of visitors to sample an array of cranberry-licious food and wine. The deep, rich colour of the berries was the inspiration behind this d...

Richly-hued in a deep berry shade, this Blackberry Slouch Hat was so much fun to design, with a smidge of lace in the ribbing, and a pretty textured stitch for the main section, inspired by the colour itself, Blackberry.

What do we wear more than any other type of shoe in the summer? Flip flops! Stretch out the sunshine season even farther with a pair of cosy toeless socks, ideal for wearing on chilly mornings or around the campfire with your favorite pair of flip flops. This pattern is knit on mini circulars, in a soft comfortable cotton blend yarn from Sirdar...

Celebrate the light and airy feeling of summer with this openwork cowl, its quick to crochet in a super simple pattern stitch. Wear it wrapped once around the neck for a long luxurious look or wrap it twice around to fill in a bare neckline. Requires 2 balls of Noema by Louisa Harding and a 4 mm crochet hook. Worked in the round, yay! No seams.

Looking for thick cosy socks? These will knit up in a jiffy, ideal as slipper socks, or to wear in heavy boots. First-time sock knitters will find these are especially simple to make.

Quicker than Jack Frost can nip at your fingers, these SNOW MITTENS will be knit up to keep your hands cosy and warm! A super easy pattern to knit on double pointed needles. Once you try these on you will want a pair for all your friends and family members.

Chase the chill away in this bulky knit cowl adorned with handmade wooden buttons. Its a quick project, and will make a great gift for a friend too!

Soft and silky boot toppers will keep out the cold drafts all winter long and look fashionable at the same time. Knit these as cuffs to fold down over boots or try the optional style- tuck the ribbed section into boot and pull cabled section up along leg as warmers. Knit on double pointed needles, super quick and a great gift for a friend.

This Summer Leaf Poncho is knit in two identical pieces with simple but interesting pattern details. Two shoulder seams are sewn and adjustable for a wider or closer neckline. A cool easy style to wear all summer long over jeans, khakis or capris or wear it as a beach cover up.

Just in time for winter, a lovely cowl to drape and wrap twice around the neck. Simply knit in a lace rib stitch on straight needles, then seamed together.

Cool and comfortable in cotton, this cute cap salutes the maple leaf and has a crocheted peak to keep the sun away.

Show your Team Canada colours!