it started with a skein of 100% angora--a 10 gram ball of fluff that I simply couldn’t resist…

a luxurious scarf based on the old stitch pattern, “mrs hunter’s lace”

Originally designed for my mother, “Lulu”, this short scarf alternates a simple checkerboard lace with a solid checkerboard pattern. It is the perfect little scarf to wear as an ascot, and knits up quickly (about 8 - 10 hours). Two lace options are offered—one very textural and reversible, the other smooth and crisp…cowl option, as well!

originally designed for my son, Warren Emryk, this is the first in a series of “emryk” hats…

a simple, rolled-brim beanie with a distinctive garter-stitch star appliqué…the perfect little shower gift!

The perfect little beanie for learning how to cross those cables!

My free pattern for April 2010…

It started with the gift of a skein of Sea Song from PrivetKnits…

Sweet and simple, this alpaca baby cap has a rolled brim and an easy-to-do Fair Isle band. Change the colors to suit the recipient, add ties or a two-color topknot--the pattern includes everything to help you make a hat that is uniquely your own!

Update: January 1, 2018 If you download this pattern, please take the time to make a donation to the Mendocino County Children’s Fund, a local organization that is currently helping families affected by the recent fires in Northern Caliornia. Let’s all do our part to help protect vulnerable children and provide desperately needed relief to fami...

This is a fun way to use up your bits and pieces! The hat at top fits a baby, and was knit in the round with scraps of Rowan Pure Wool 4-ply and bits of Frog Tree Alpaca. The little pink and red hat in the second photo was made in several worsted weight yarns. I have made these hats out of many types of yarn (even bulky) with great results. And...

…a simple hat for baby knit in a yummy organic cotton…