Crocheted in Hobbii Organic Baby Cotton, the Magical Garden Shawl is the perfect, portable project to pick up and put down whenever you have a free moment. The one row repeat creates a flowy, wave like pattern and in the colors of spring, is reminiscent of cherry blossoms and all the beautiful blooms in a mystical garden. I hope you enjoy croch...

When I was pregnant with my son over a decade ago, I impulsively bought so many owl themed things — stuffed animals, clothes, toys, etc. Why? I have no idea — blame the pregnancy hormones, maybe? Now that my son’s a tween, I’m getting nostalgic about his baby years and thus, the Owl Blanket idea was born. Knit in three shades of Lion Brand Basi...

Sunsets in our backyard are often tinged with the glorious colors of pink and mustard. I’ve deliberately chosen the colors in this design with that in mind as they represent the beautiful sunsets Mother Nature shares with us in the summer sky. This beginner friendly design is knit flat from the bottom up. Basic stitches and increases are used. ...

If you want a quick knitting project but don’t want to knit an accessory — knit a slipover! Layer it over a button down shirt (or even a fitted tee shirt!) to instantly elevate your look. This versatile garment is speedy to knit, extremely wearable and easy to care for in Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling yarn.

When you want to level up your wardrobe with a bit of flare, cast on a Snow Leopard Cowl. This lightweight (yet warm) baby alpaca cowl is luxurious on the skin. In natural and charcoal it is classic, but choose non-traditional colors for a funky twist.

Stripes for All Seasons Throw

Update your fall wardrobe with this airy, simple lace ruana knit in durable Basic Stitch Anti Pilling yarn. The Miriam Ruana is a very versatile piece that is the quintessential easy-to-wear layering garment. Featuring an easy to knit eyelet lace pattern and beautiful edging, you will love adding this to your collection.

With simple stitches and meditative repeats, the Rylan Throw is easy to knit yet yields a beautifully modern home accent piece. Inspired by the recent birth of my fellow knitting friend’s son, the Rylan Throw would make a thoughtful gift. Choose any two colors of easy care Basic Stitch Anti-Microbial yarn to customize your creation.

We recently adopted a lovable and playful poodle mix puppy. Calvin immediately named her Ruby. Ruby, like me, is a fan of all thing COZY. In the process of knitting this design, she claimed it for herself while it was still on my knitting needles. Trying to turn rows on a gigantic blanket with a 50 pound dog on your lap is not an easy task, but...

The Duality Ear Warmer

Rhinebeck Shawl 2022

September Breeze is a reversible, unisex stole knit in four shades of Color Theory yarn. Select neutrals, bold shades or better yet — mix and match! The meditative stitches are easy to follow and produce a bouncy fabric that is a joy to wear.

Sometimes you want a knitting project that is straightforward and satisfying. The You & Me Scarf is just that! Easy knits and purls are combined to make a warm, textured, unisex scarf. Knit in Re-Spun Thick & Quick, this project takes just one and a half balls of this yarn and works up quickly. Opt to knit additional length with the exc...

Deep in the forest where trees are left to grow undisturbed, there is another form of life thriving. LICHEN | a symbiotic relationship between two organisms: a fungi and an algae. Trees are the perfect home for lichen to thrive and thrive they do! The texture in this design was inspired by this magical process naturally occurring on tree trunks...

One of my very best friends is turning the big 4-0 next month. Knowing that one of her favorite colors is yellow, I designed this easy to wear shawl using the most gorgeous shade of mustard. Two big tassels complete the playful look. Super bulky weight Hobbii Umami Tweed is fun to work with and soft on the skin. I hope you enjoy knitting your v...

This easy to follow pattern is all about rhythmic garter stitch and interesting finishing techniques. Knit in super bulky Hobbii Amigo Giga yarn, this project will be done before you know it. Customize your colors to match your decor and enjoy the look of a hand knit tree skirt. Sized for a 6 - 7’ tree. Happy knitting!

If you’re like me, you have a favorite spot in the house to knit. Mine is on the couch right in front of the fireplace. The only thing that makes my knitting spot even cozier is to be wrapped up under a chunky blanket. Enter the Cozy Cable Throw — a super soft, heavyweight personal sized throw. I’ve been a fan of Thick & Quick by Lion Brand...

Every year, between winter and spring, there’s a few weeks when I just don’t know if I should grab a bulky weight scarf or a lightweight shawl — the weather is so finicky this time of year! Líneas is my solution to this problem — a fingering weight infinity scarf that is doubly thick — the best of both worlds. Knit in the round and long enough ...

Thoughtful details. Uncomplicated. Timeless. If these aren’t things we want in a knitting pattern, I don’t know what is! This winter has been so frigid and I know that the transition to spring will be a long one still. I wanted a simple hat with a pretty crown shaping to have in my bag to throw on when the chill hit. Meet Pixie — a ribbed beani...

After knitting my umpteenth cowl using Lion Brand Go for Faux yarn, I thought, “wouldn’t it be nice to have a sweater made out of this cozy yarn?” I thought it would be like wearing a teddy bear! And so one night after putting my son to bed, I grabbed a few skeins and just started knitting. After 3 days, I was done with the prototype and now we...

*NOT A SWEATER PATTERN. CHART ONLY!*

In keeping with the trend of “what else can go wrong in 2020,” the traveling knit afghan was feared to be lost in transit while making its way to me! Luckily, it turned up and with just 36 hours to spare, I was able to create a visually appealing yet easy-to-knit border to put the finishing touches on this year long collaborative project. I’m s...

Skill Level: Beginner

When I was 16 years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. At just 45 years of age, she was the first in our family to receive such a diagnosis. A few years later, her younger sister would receive the same diagnosis. A few years after that — their aunt. We all know someone who has battled this disease so I wanted to do something that kni...

When Lion Brand Yarn and Alexi of Two of Wands released their new, bulky weight Hue + Me yarn, I was blown away by the 18 beautiful colors in the palette. They are easy to mix and match making this project a fun one to experiment with all the color combinations. This simple garter stitch scarf features clean edges, stripes and is knit on a bias...

Inspired by the sea yet again, Shoreline is my latest shawl design. Shoreline represents the rhythmic high and low tides of the ocean. The consistency of this daily pattern is comfort to many beach lovers like myself. And the best part — picking up seashells left for us as small gift from the sea. I think the slub yarn looks like there are “she...

After designing the Calvin Sweater at the request of my 6 year old son, I thought it may be nice to have a coordinating one for myself. This version is sized for adults with less positive ease than the child’s version. I HIGHLY recommend reading through the pattern notes before casting on as there are lots of helpful hints and answers to many q...

Being quarantined at home had me craving an easy knit with bright, happy colors. I pulled six skeins of Amano Yarns Chaski from my stash and started swatching. Held double stranded, this project works up so quickly. The fabric features solids and marled sections making each color change exciting. Dig through your stash, grab 6 skeins of fingeri...

When my 6 year old son, Calvin, asked me to knit him a “green and white striped sweater,” I knew just the yarn to purchase. I picked up four skeins of lovely Morehouse Farm 2 ply yarn at Vogue Knitting Live this past January and began designing a boxy fit sweater that he could throw on top of a base layer when the weather inevitably turned cold...

Originally designed for Making Magazine Issue 9 - SIMPLE, my contribution, the Simple Scarf, is now available as an individual download.

Sometimes you just need a fast, satisfying project with really soft yarn. This is the pattern to satisfy that knitting craving! Made with ultra soft Morehouse Farm 3 Strand merino wool, you’ll enjoy the feel of the yarn while you knit and before you know it, your hat is done! Better still — one kit (of 2 skeins) will yield TWO hats. Written in ...

I have had a skein of beautiful, hand spun wool from Anne Choi at Middle Brook Fiberworks for months now and was just waiting for the perfect pattern to use it. I ended up knitting a very simple ribbed cowl on the fly and finished in a few hours! This yarn blooms beautifully after a bath in wool wash (crucial to ensure the ribbing opens up).

When New York Times bestselling author (and avid knitter), Chloe Benjamin said she was looking for a light- weight cable knit shawl, I knew just what to do. Derived from the bulky weight Morehouse Shawl, this version is completely redone in sport weight Morehouse Yarn 2 ply merino wool. The applied border has also been updated with the same vis...

Finished Measurements

Directions are for women’s size XS/S. Changes for size M/L are in parentheses.

This garment was designed with approximately 8-12” (20-30)cm of ease for an overall cropped and boxy silhouette.

Made of 16 mitered squares, this blanket is easily customizable to the color palate of your liking.

Needle felting tool (optional)

Finished Measurements

Finished Measurements

I thought it would be fun to utilize the same cable stitch pattern used in my Morehouse Hat in a versatile ear warmer. Densely knit to create a warm fabric, this piece will be the perfect small accessory to keep your ears comfortable during the colder months. I think this is the perfect project for both a last minute gift as well as selling at ...

Coming on the heels of the cable knit Morehouse Hat is my second collaboration with Morehouse Farm. The coordinating Morehouse shawl is so versatile and guaranteed to be a staple in your fall and winter wardrobes. Wear it as a traditional shawl to keep yourself warm during apple and pumpkin picking season. Wear it from front to back as a super ...

I was introduced to Morehouse Farm and their amazing merino yarn in 2018 and have been a huge fan ever since. I knew I wanted to use their merino yarn for a cozy and warm cold weather accessory and thus, the Morehouse Hat was born. Using just three quarters of a skein of their bulky merino yarn and a few hours, you can knit this cabled hat — wi...

The ocean has always been a place of calm and rejuvenation for me. The waves coming to meet the shoreline and receding back into the depths of the ocean in rhythmic patterns is a sound I never tire of hearing. There’s just something so magical about it! This shawl is a homage to my happy place. Made of luxuriously soft and lightweight baby alpa...

I was given the opportunity to work with two gorgeous skeins of hand dyed yarn by Kristin Oldach, owner of KraeO. When I saw the two distinct colors, one a muted rose gold and the other, a vibrant teal, I knew that it would be a very visual representation of the two distinct sides of a gemini like myself. Since I’m constantly changing my mind, ...

This project is near and dear to my heart. Stone Harbor is a beach town in New Jersey that my husband’s family has been going to for over 40 years. This past summer we brought our own little family there for a week to continue the tradition. Inspired by the tide rolling in and the beautiful shells that dot the sand, this fingering weight scarf ...

Originally published in the F/W 2018-19 Amano look book, this piece is now available for purchase in my Ravelry Store.

Originally published in the F/W 2018-19 Amano look book, this piece is now available for purchase in my Ravelry Store.

Originally published in the F/W 2018-19 Amano look book, this piece is now available for purchase in my Ravelry Store.

Originally published in the F/W 2018-19 Amano look book, this piece is now available for purchase in my Ravelry Store.

Originally published in the F/W 2018-19 Amano look book, this piece is now available for purchase in my Ravelry Store.

Originally published in the F/W 2018-19 Amano look book, this piece is now available for purchase in my Ravelry Store.

Originally published in the F/W 2018-19 Amano look book, this piece is now available for purchase in my Ravelry Store.

The HARVEST Cowl is full of texture and delicate lacework. Perfect for the advanced beginner knitter, this project can be completed with just one skein of fingering weight yarn (400 yards).

KNITTING PATTERN - THE TRAMONTO WRAP

Designed to be worn loosely around the neck or pinned in place with your favorite shawl pin, this lightweight eyelet shawl will be a staple in your wardrobe.

My goal in designing this simple to crochet planter cover was first and foremost, to jump start your creativity and show you how this unique yarn can be used in non-traditional ways. This felted wool by Niroma Studio is so different than any other fiber I’ve ever worked with. Perfect for textiles, this sturdy fiber comes in a variety of beautif...

My goal in designing this cowl was first and foremost, to demystify the world of lace patterns for those who have not yet ventured to try it. With a six row repeat and just a few yarn overs, you’ll soon create your own lace cowl. Named after a family friend who I always thought was the classiest woman I knew, the MIRIAM is sure to be a wardrobe...

The only pattern you’ll ever need to create a one of a kind triangle shawl. Use a bulky yarn with larger needles or a fingering weight with smaller ones — it’s completely your choice! Make it in one color, do color blocking, add stripes … just go with the flow! With a super simple increase construction and the meditative garter stitch, you can ...

Using one skein of my hand beaded, hand dyed silk yarn, you can easily create this lightweight, open stitch scarf in a matter of a few hours. This fingering weight yarn is available at www.vanessaknits.com or my Etsy shop, VanessaKnits.

KNITTING PATTERN - The ANNA // Textured Super Scarf

The MAEVE Textured Cowl features two distinct sizing options:

Great project for a beginner crocheter, this cowl/snood is completely seamless (no unsightly joins!) and easy to follow. Pictures are included to show various steps in the pattern.

KNITTING PATTERN - The EMMA Cabled Ear Warmer