A cup of cocoa and reading by the fire is the perfect way to end the day after a long day of skiing through the woods! I designed this slouchy hat to be a warm accessory for all of your winter activities! The mosaic knitting technique adds an extra layer of warmth to the inside of this hat. Gather all your scraps, or even those lovely single sk...

When Christy of Yarn Cafe Creations approached me to join her Cast On Collaborative, I knew I had to join in! For the entire month of December, 30 different designers will be donating a part of the proceeds to Project Semicolon, a wonderful organization that brings awareness to suicide prevention.

I designed this cowl after I discovered the amazing yarns at Echoview Fiber Mill. Their gorgeous colors brought me out of my comfort zone and inspired me to design this cozy cowl. The simple traveling rib adds a fun texture while letting the yarn speak for itself. This cowl is a little off the beaten path, just like you!

Crisp autumn days, dog walks, iced lattes, slouchy beanies… this is the perfect fall combination! I designed this slouchy hat to be an easy transition piece into cooler weather. This summer, I was lucky enough to partner with Aliona Nova yarns to design this scrappy-looking handspun hat. Her gorgeous handspun yarns complement the simple stitch ...

I’ve wanted to design a bed for my sassy tortie for the last couple years, and when another kitty came into the picture, I knew I had to design one! This cozy bed is named after dear little Miggy, one of the most playful kittens ever! Cats will love snuggling up in this bed, and all the textures will for sure pique their interest. Add a little ...

My love of designing originated with creating baby swaddles and cocoons. I wanted to get in touch with my roots and design a simple colorwork pattern for your favorite newborn. This is a great introduction to colorwork for those of you just starting out! So pick out two fun skeins of worsted weight and cast on today!

This blanket was featured in Vogue India’s January 2020 sustainability issue!

I love knitting with fingering weight yarns, even in the cold Wisconsin winters. This versatile shawl provides an extra layer of warmth, but also adds style in the warmer months! Select four skeins of sock yarn that go well together. I find that picking variegated skeins that have similar speckles provides and awesome color fade! Alternating be...

For a long time, I’ve been inspired by the process of recycling Indian saris and turning them into beautiful ribbons and yarns. Searching high and low, I had yet to find a pattern that highlights the gorgeousness, culture, and history of these stunning yarns. I designed the Pink City Blanket as a way to celebrate this tradition as well as suppo...

My love for A Series of Unfortunate Events started in childhood. I created this blanket as a mysterious journey inspired by these books. With the addition of random scrap yarns and small bits of leftovers, no two Snicket Files Blankets will look the same!

Mosaic knitting is almost like a puzzle. The colors and slipped stitches come together to make interesting patterns and motifs. Similarly, the denouement is the final part in a play or narrative where the pieces come together to a resolution. This cowl uses simple mosaic stitches and is knit in the round. Knit with fingering weight yarn, it wil...

I wanted to design a large blanket scarf that was easy to wear and used as much of each skein as possible. I’ve also been extremely inspired by New Orleans culture as well as the magic of voodoo.

I’ve been so inspired by the colorful French Quarter, and I wanted to design a fun cowl to commemorate my trip! I used two semi-solid contrasting colors that makes a bold statement. You could also use a variegated skein with a matching or contrasting color for a totally different look!

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My love for scrap yarn has always been evident. There’s something about hand dyed yarn that makes me want to use up every inch. I’ve searched high and low for my favorite scrap blanket patterns, but never really found one that uses it up in its entirety. Enter the Faded Blanket. The relaxing garter stitch is extremely simple, and the continual ...

This asymmetrical shawl uses two colors of fingering weight yarn blending the two colors together in the middle section. Use two complementary colors for a sharp, contrasting shawl; a speckled skein with a matching semi-solid, or something totally different! It’s highly customizable; follow your inspiration!

Chilly weather calls for bulky sweaters, lattes, your favorite pair of boots, and these cabled boot cuffs. Once you make one pair, you’ll want to make more! Using a speckled yarn isn’t necessary; you can use a semisold yarn if you wish.

Looking for an easy baby knit? This adorable cocoon works up fast using your favorite skein of worsted yarn! Great for many baby activities including; napping, photo props, birth announcements, and keeping warm.

Looking for an easy baby knit? This adorable cocoon works up fast using your favorite skein of worsted yarn! Great for many baby activities including; napping, photo props, birth announcements, and keeping warm.

This adorable chevron knit cocoon is the perfect sleeping accessory for newborns. It is highly customizable by adding or decreasing stitches and stripes. You could even work the pattern using one skein of worsted and no stripes!