This woolen cup cozy is the perfect way to dip your fingers into colorwork knitting, even if you’ve never tried it before! Using only small amounts of yarn and with an optional felting tutorial, you can make one for all your friends and pair them with a reuseable cup or a gift card.

This fun cat-ear beanie is worked from the top down and in the round, finished with fun color and texture details! Additional color stripes can be added if desired for a colorful custom look. The length can be adjusted as needed, but this hat style should fit with no slouch in order for the ears to stand up properly.

These heavily textured wool-blend mitts were designed to use up smaller amounts of 2 colors of yarn. With three sizes and both a full mitten and fingerless mitt option, you can stash-bust all day long and have a large pile for gifting or selling!

These textured armwarmers are stretchy and will fit a variety of arm sizes. To size up or down, the stitch count will need to be changed in multiples of 5. The length is easy to customize by working more or fewer rounds. Instructions for optional thumb holes are provided, which converts them into handwarmers/long fingerless mitts.

This quick and easy cup cozy pattern is a great way to use up partial balls of cotton yarn and play with colors and stitches! Make one for all your friends and gift them along with a reuseable cup or a gift card.

With just a few basic stitches and easy construction, you can have this textured cup cozy done in time to take along for your next outing! Great use for small amounts of cotton yarn, and an excellent quick gift idea.

This slip stitch slightly slouchy hat is a handy way to use a wild multicolored yarn that you might have been struggling with. When paired with a coordinating solid color yarn, the rhythmic pattern works well to break up any awkward pooling and the whole thing comes together like magic, ending with a star motif at the crown! The idea for this h...

A celebration of textured crochet stitches, this quick and cozy hat is perfect for the chilly season. Three fun stitch variations join together with color play to make this hat fun both to crochet and to wear! Photo tutorials are included for the special stitches.

For my first sock design, I knew I wanted to incorporate the texture and cables that I’ve come to love in fingerless mitts. Because I chose green yarn for the sample, my imagination immediately conjured up visions of vines entwining around ankles and stretching towards toes, and the leafy greens socks were created. I had two different visions f...

These little mushrooms are a great way to use up odds and ends of leftover yarn. I used a small hook to make a small ‘shroom (my samples are 2.5-3” tall), but you could supersize yours if you’d like! Just make sure to use a hook 2-3 sizes smaller than recommended for you yarn, in order to make a tight fabric that won’t leak stuffing.

These mitts were created as a special order one holiday season - the yarn chosen based on the colors and the size for a special little girl. With tiny cables throughout including up the center of the thumb, the stitch pattern is interested but also easily memorized, and the mitts will fly off your needles!

Come back to me is a lacy textured triangle crocheted wrap designed with cake yarns that had been sitting in my stash for far too long. Instructions are provided for two different shapes - a more traditional triangle with a curved top edge, or an elongated asymmetrical triangle, perfect for wearing around a neck. Any yarn can be used - choose a...

These mitts were designed during a lazy beach weekend. I had a several leftover balls of lovely fingering weight yarn, and I thought it would be fun to try to use it all up and make something quick and satisfying. This pattern includes 2 versions with different colorwork stitch patterns and instructions for making longer or shorter mitts in thr...

This chunky textured hat is quick to work up and toasty warm, just like a bowl of oatmeal on a cold day! Featuring a twisted stitch brim and decorative crown decreases, it looks more complicated than it actually is. Available in 5 sizes and with lots of stretch for built-in growing room, you can whip up one for everyone in the family and then m...

These clever granny square mitts are a great use for smaller amounts of yarn and are quick to work up and adjustable for size. The pattern provides 2 different granny square motif options as well as a photo tutorial to demonstrate how to assemble them.

This textured beanie was originally inspired by a cupcake, but it can be anything you want, depending on the color selections. Reimagine it as a Christmas tree, Easter egg, or pumpkin! The pattern starts with a ribbed brim to ensure a cozy fit and is then worked upwards to the top, changing colors as desired. Add a layer of “frosting” if you’d ...

The concept for this cowl was created during a spring beach trip, when I decided to see how many beach-themed stitch patterns I could find. Using a variation of the sand stitch, this lovely textured cowl can be worked in one or two colors and is a treat both to knit and to wear.

I named this headband after the Columbia River, because the textured stitch pattern reminds me of choppy waves on windy days. Who doesn’t need an extra ear-warmer to take along on those outdoor adventures?

These mitts were inspired the same way that many of my patterns are: By a request from a friend, and a desire to use up some yarn bits. The cables are all 2 stitch twists, and instructions are provided for working them with or without a cable needle. A second (and even third and fourth) color can be used for the cabled parts - perfect for makin...

This trendy hat is worked in the round and uses only a couple of basic stitches, making it a great pattern for an adventurous beginner. The size can be easily customized, but in order for the ears to stand up, the hat must fit as a beanie (not a slouch). The fold-up brim allows for some flexibility in the length and for extra warmth. Make it in...

This versatile drawstring bag was designed one holiday season when I needed a special way to give a small gift. Instructions are given for worsted weight yarn, but any weight yarn can be used and the size can be adjusted to fit the occasion. This would also make a great scrap-buster - it would be adorable in stripes!

As the holiday season approaches, I find myself looking for simple pleasures and comfort food. These mitts were designed to satisfy that longing - with a basic textured pattern, stretchy ribbed cuff, and a bit of contrast for visual interest, I hope they make your hands feel both warm and festive!

I was driving home with my daughter the other night, when a storm started and stopped within 10 minutes, leaving us with an absolutely gorgeous double rainbow, and me with an idea for a thick textured cowl with a single contrast stripe. Once I sat down to play with my yarn, I wrote this pattern which includes instructions for a scarf, a single ...

This striking beanie (or messy bun hat if you prefer) features a textured body with a beautiful flower motif on the crown. Sized from preemie/doll to large adult, this playful hat can be made to suit anyone.

I found myself in a purple mood one day, and this beautiful skein of yarn was hiding in my stash, just waiting for the right design. And so the amethyst mitts were born. The simple textured design is perfect for multi-colored yarns. These mitts work up quickly, making them ideal for gift or sale. The length can be easily adjusted. Make a pair i...

Designed in self-striping yarn, these mitts would be equally stunning in a solid or multiple colors (scrapbuster!) The mitts (or armwarmers if you prefer) are one size fits all, making them perfect for gifting. Knitted at a relaxed gauge and with the option to move and customize design elements, you can truly make them unique. I chose to make m...

This Halloween hat collection features a basic beanie pattern in 3 sizes, with a collection of features that allow you to create a kitty, a devil, a pumpkin, an alien, or a Frankenstein monster. Pattern also includes a little bow, which can be added to any hat. Suggestions are also given for additional sizing adjustments. These character hats w...

Summer’s End Cowl is a fraternal twin to my Harvest Rings Cowl, but using fingering weight yarn and two different stitch patterns. Designed to use a solid and coordinating multicolor yarn, Summer’s End is a great use for partial skeins, leftovers, or that crazy yarn you can’t figure out what to do with. The pattern is endlessly adjustable for b...

Designed to match my Twists and Turns hat pattern, these mitts feature an offset braided cable and a bit of lace over the back of the hand. With a basic gusset and twisted rib cuff, they will virtually fly off your needles and are perfect for a special gift, or a wintertime indulgence for you.

This quick little pattern fits the tiny 1oz hand sanitizer bottles, and keeps them hanging upside down for easy dispensing. They take only a small amount of yarn and are fast to whip up, making them perfect for stocking stuffers, back to school time, teacher gifts, and craft fair sales. With a loop to attach a keyring and endless options for cu...

This cowl is formed from two interlinked rings of slightly different lengths. Recommend using a patterned (ombre, variegated, gradient, or other) yarn for one ring and a coordinating solid for the other. Either or both rings can have a mobius twist if desired. The rings can be worked at the same time and the width and length can be varied to ac...

Twists and turns is a cable and lace hat with a twisted stitch brim and just a touch of slouch. It comes in 4 sizes and length is adjustable.

This thrifty pattern was created from a desire to work through my large bin of cotton yarn, and make something easy and functional. These little coasters can use 1, 2, 3, or any number of colors depending on the desired look. There are two fringe construction methods presented, and neither requires weaving in a single end or running a color up ...

This pattern is designed to allow use of stash yarn - one color for the main body of the scarf, and as many colorful scraps as you’d like for the weaving part! Make one to match your favorite top, sports team, or school.

These mitts were created years ago when I was on a trip to the beach. With limited supplies and no real idea of how to write a pattern, I made these up on the fly. I finally found the time to sit down and write out instructions and a chart, and to specify different sizes and a full mitten version. With a textured pattern on the back of the hand...

I’ve been working a lot of overnight shifts recently. Also called graveyard shifts, or third shift. In the wee hours of the morning, my mind will sometimes wander to crafting, and I began to dream of a textured, cozy, interesting but not too complicated cowl. Something that I could work on even when tired, and that I could cuddle up in when exh...

This pattern was created from the need to use my mountain of yarn scraps and my desire to play with colors while making something useful. Two different basic versions are included, and the size is adaptable. Several strap and closure options are provided and beads, charms, or braids can be used for embellishments. Let your imagination run wild!!

Chained is a hat using a double crochet cluster stitch, which results in a beautiful texture that is less complicated than it looks. This pattern comes with multiple options - regular beanie vs messy bun style, 2 different brims, 4 sizes, plus an optional “chain” embellishment down one side.  

A walk in the park is a blanket pattern presented in 3 parts, meant to represent a park with a central pool or flower bed, a stone path, and a final floral border. There are three separate stitch patterns to coincide with the features.

These crocheted mitts were designed to go with my Cascade spikes hat pattern, and are a great use for smaller amounts of yarn. With a ribbed cuff and flash of color at the top, they are a great way to show off team or school spirit!

This easy textured hat uses only a few basic stitches, and can be worn as a folded brim beanie for extra warmth, or as a slouch. Designed as a special request by my daughter, it is stretchy and squishy and cozy and fast to work up. Add a pompom if you wish, for extra flare!!

Cascade is a three color (or more!) hat that is worked in the round. For the majority of the pattern, the unused yarn can be carried up the inside to minimize ends to weave in. This hat is great for using up scraps, and can be customized with school or team colors, or used to make coordinating hats for siblings or friends. There are two differe...

This fun, fruit-or-veggie themed hat is perfect for welcoming a newborn, or to create a seasonal look for an older child or teen! With beginner-friendly cables and a knotted icord top, the pattern is interesting and accessible for knitters of all skill levels. The finished hat is stretchy, and a longer brim can be knitted to provide extra warmt...

This simple crocheted beanie features seamless construction and a contrasting brim. Only a few basic stitches are required, making it an ideal pattern for relatively new crafters. By changing colors and adding different embellishments (not included in pattern), this hat can be readily customized for a variety of festive occasions. Additional bo...

I came up with the pattern for this little bag while at the beach with my children and some yarn left over from other projects - hence the name suggested by my daughter! A drawstring top makes it a secure place for all sorts of treasures. It is great for using up small amounts of yarn, and readily adaptable to different sizes. It works up quick...

Worked with a larger than usual hook and open mesh pattern, this lightweight slouchy hat is perfect for the warm weather seasons. The length is adjustable for just the right amount of slouch, and the continuous spiral construction results in a seamless look. Only a few types of stitches are used, making this a good pattern for a beginner, as we...

This cute little ladybug is a great way to use up smaller quantities of yarn to make either a double sided scrubbie, or a small stuffed creature. Because it is double sided, many of the ends can be stuffed inside rather than woven in - less finishing to do!!

I designed this hat during spring break at Neskowin beach. Slip stitch mosaic knitting allows use of two colors in one row without the difficulty of handling two separate strands of yarn simultaneously. The yarn worked only changes every 2 rows, and the unworked yarn is moved up the inside of the hat without cutting it, which decreases the numb...

Twinkle is a baby hat with a solid crown followed by a band of lace that forms a series of starbursts just before the brim. It uses relatively small amounts of yarn - perfect for busting through those leftover odds and ends! The lace portion is best worked in a soft, lighter worsted weight yarn to prevent it from becoming too stiff.

This little hat works up quickly starting with a granny square, and is perfect for using up worsted weight scraps. Consider combining it with a coordinating afghan for a darling gift set! Pattern is only available in one size, but using a heavier yarn and/or larger hook size should result in a larger hat if desired.

This quick and easy cloth is hand-sized - perfect for cleaning and a great stash buster as well! Worked in the round, it can be completed in one or more colors and is suitable for a beginner level project. An optional loop can be added to allow it to hang within easy reach.