This is Knitting From the Heart’s 2017 Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop pattern. The 2017 theme was inspired by music and we chose French Cafe Music. After sending a photo to Veronica at Dream in Color of Monet’s Waterlilies, she came up with the most amazing work of yarn art!

The pattern is for both Santa ELF and Elf ELF caps. One skein of the main color and contrast color makes any size thru large adult. I used 1 green and 1 red to make 1 Santa and 2 Elf caps, one each of the smallest sizes, the red and white fur were leftovers from prior projects, less than half a skein of each. These work up so fast you can make...

I made myself a feminine short scarf particularly for the short spot at the neck of my winter coat. I included a bit of directions for my next step for the wrap to follow. It is a lighter weight yarn, longer, for indoors and out. Enjoy!

My girlie, girlie, TOMBOY granddaughter loves PINK!

Simple Lace wrapped warmly but lightly around shoulders … to pin or not to pin, is the question for the wearer.

Dreaming of the Prairie grasses growing and wild flowers during the brisk of bleak winter, this shawl came to be. It grows from mountain tops trimmed with snow, into lily of the valley with simple butterflies stretching out around me.

Smooth Sleek Silk with pretty crystal beads in a tiny sock to wear in ballet flats, cute kitten heels, or when you just want to feel pretty. The beads are added prior to knitting. these are a simple knit lace with beads as adornment, I beaded mine down the back of the heel for open back shoes. Cute sock without beads as well.

Curly furry trim = guys hat

Summer socks with a secret hidden pocket or a decorative yet useful pocket. Children love little pockets. And it’s always handy to have a private place for a key or love note, while out and about. Enjoy, but why stop at summer socks?

Perfect to wear with Flip Flops or Berks, without messing up your pedicure. No Toes or Two Toes instructions are included.

The original yarn reminded me of sunrise over the Superstitious Mountains in AZ. I love creating sweaters with as few seams as possible, This great diagonal design draws the eye straight to you, then solid colors create mountainous trim, and best of all, no seams. A great stash buster, use fancies and plain yarn in many colors or few. Enjoy!

Unique shaping is the basis of this pattern. I didn’t want any seams, but needed to sew the shoulders after all. It’s garter stitch with forgiving sizing. It gives everyone who wears it shoulders, a waist and hips - Really! A great way to use stash and mixed yarns, a little heavier, a little lighter - no worries. Enjoy!

Spring and Summer just aren’t the same without watermelon and picnics. When I saw the fuchsia and sprite green and felt the sleek springy bamboo and cotton, I just knew that my watermelon from this glorious spring would brighten my winters for years to come. And honestly, who can resist watermelons on baby feet? I mean, really, too cute!

Her January 2008 Sock Club sock design

Power to the flowers! Or is that power from the flowers? Whatever your idea, these fabulous felted blossoms will brighten up your wardrobe or your home. Attach a pin back and pin them anywhere you need a little color. You can make all four from one skein of yarn.

Pattern Description from One-Skein Wonders: 101 Yarn-Shop Favorites: “The asymmetrical closing on this baby sweater sets it apart from the ordinary. The eyelets in the trim double as buttonholes, and you can use more or fewer buttons than shown here- simply line them up with the eyelets.”

Pattern Description from One-Skein Wonders: 101 Yarn-Shop Favorites: “Knitted of soft and drapey bamboo yarn, this set is as luxurious as it is practical. Now all you need is the steam room, the whirlpool, and the massage therapist. Go ahead, indulge yourself!”