This hat is loaded with texture! There’s a simple rib, a sophisticated cable, a sumptuous basketweave, all topped with a fluffy pom pom. The stitch patterns are varied enough to keep you engaged while being simple enough that you don’t need to check the pattern constantly to make sure you’re working the right stitch. It may look complicated but...

Let the gentle rhythm of your knitting transport you while dreaming of the sea. Sand, shallows, and the deep sea melt together in alternating sections of 1-color Stockinette and 2-color Seed stitch. As the scarf progresses the sections shift, creating a diagonal wave design running the length of the scarf.

The “Speckle Code Cowl” was so much fun to knit that I had to use the technique again. The “Speckle Code Mitts” use the same code and edgings that are used in the cowl, which makes these projects a great compliment to one another, and if you’ve made the cowl, the process will be familiar. Instead of an allover stitch pattern, this design provid...

Have you ever wanted to knit something lacy but were afraid you would mess up? Or maybe you’re a rebel and you like to do things a little differently? This pattern is for you! In this shawl design the lace sections are meant to be messed up. It’s like intentionally running your pantyhose, ripping your jeans or splattering paint on a t-shirt. Th...

Bias Seed stitch and Lace, combine to create a whimsical, fun to knit scarf. Made with one, 100 g skein of speckled, fingering weight yarn and an optional skein of very fine mohair as an accent. It would be equally gorgeous in a tonal yarn, something with a little sheen, or color blocked.

If you’re like me, you have lots of small scraps of gorgeous yarn laying around. These mitts provide a great opportunity to give those lovely scraps the attention they deserve, and you get to play with color at the same time! Seed stitch gives you a soft, cushy base, while softening the stripes of yarn so that the colors blend naturally. This v...

I’ve always had a thing for fashion from the 1920’s, when they ditched the corset in favor of loose, swingy shapes. This knitted camisole was created with that effortless elegance in mind. Knit in a comfortable A-line shape, it hugs the bust, floats away from the tummy and the straps are placed so they cover your bra straps. Linen yarn gives it...

Speckled yarn is so special, so painterly, it’s like abstract art. No two skeins are the same, the markings the colors produce are individual and unpredictable. Along with that they are imbued with a sense of fun, of letting go. I wanted to create a pattern that would emphasize that freedom. Let the yarn take the lead and really admire its beau...

The “Nea” cowl was born out of experimentation and adaptation. One day I was inspired to make something with scraps of O.U.R. yarn leftover from previous projects. For a while I had wanted to find a way to mix colors in more organic shapes, with uneven edges. So I started playing and came up with a way to do it. I liked the result so I kept add...

“Anika” was inspired by the many woven striped scarves I have admired over the years. Linen stitch emulates a woven fabric beautifully with it’s smooth, crisp face, and strands of yarn threading over and under each other. What you lose in drape by converting what was woven to a knit, you gain in warmth with this densely formed fabric. The body ...

Dreams of sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe inspired the “French Linen” cowl. Black and white stripes combine with Linen stitch to create a cozy and stylish accessory reminiscent of a classically beautiful woven tea towel. Worked flat with no shaping, this quick project is a great way to practice Linen stitch and explore some of the interesting...

Lula Mae was inspired by the wonderful nubby texture and rich hand-dyed colors of O.U.R. yarn. The body of this modular tunic is worked flat in Reverse Stockinette stitch which beautifully highlights the natural texture of the silk noil. Exposed seams and raw edges show off the unrefined beauty of the garment knitting process while giving it a ...

As the leaves change color and begin to fall from their trees, the mind wanders, dreaming of mountain hikes, meandering through the woods,or cozying up by a fire with a good book and a cup of hot cider. The Cabin hat was designed to accompany you throughout your autumnal adventures or simply to serve as a reminder of those cool, crisp days. It ...

My Aunt Juanita knew how to accessorize! She loved scarves, big sunglasses, jewelry, and she could pull them off! It seems fitting that this chic headband be named after her. The rich depth of color of the nubby hand-dyed yarn combined with a twisted stitch pattern produce dramatic texture. The entire piece is worked flat in Rick Rack Rib with ...