This easy-to-knit pattern gives you two size options. Knit it in a cotton or cotton blend, and you will have a versatile Spring/Summer accessory. The textured eyelet pattern works up wonderfully in both variegated and solid yarns, and gives this piece a beautiful drape. An understated, optional fringe finishes the look.

This classic cabled hat would be adorable in any fingering weight fiber, but once you feel it made up in mink, you’ll understand what all the fuss is about. It’s the perfect gift for that special baby in your life, and you’ll always be the one who gave baby their first mink.

This quick-knit glove is really a beginner knitting project. Written with a simple on-the-needle “cable” stitch, the pattern also gives you even easier options. Knitted straight and then seamed, it has a great fit and an elegant look. Make it out of 100% cashmere, and elevate this first-knit project to luxury accessory status.

The Growing Panes sampler scarf is designed to teach a variety of basic stitches. It’s simple and enjoyable to knit, and the pattern allows you to choose from a range of fibers and weights. As in many of my patterns, the knitter can assert a certain amount of creativity and originality into the pattern. This is a wonderful project for new knitt...

This simple and quick glove has the option of having finger separations, by virtue of a too-easy seaming process. This is a great project for using mini-skeins which are experiencing a great deal of popularity at trade shows and fiber conventions. You can also use stash. But think of the fun you could have shopping for four or five colors in fu...

Makin’ Waves is a quick, easy crochet pattern. The resulting blanket works well as a car seat blanket, a nursery throw, or as a cushioned surface for infants to play on. Changing up the colors can make this a suitable throw for an adult as well. Worked on a large hook with bulky yarn, this is one of those rare projects that you can feasibly fin...

This cowl is easy and quick to knit. The pattern includes tips on establishing the stitch pattern and staying on track. Cashmere adds to the luxury of this classic accessory, but it would be equally stunning in any number of fibers, weights, and color combinations. This will be a staple of your knitting repertoire.

You can easily finish this classic, chunky scarf in a weekend. It’s the perfect men’s scarf in an earth tone (as shown), or boost the color quotient for a fun women’s winter accessory. Or use some of the provided pattern adaptations to make a lighter weight piece or a larger wrap. Great for beginners and seasoned knitters alike.