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Caitriona Shawl

Caitriona (pronounced kəˈtriːnə) is the name of the actress who plays the leading role of Claire Fraser in the Outlander shows. I designed this shawl to feature Jazz Handz Fusion Fiber in the Outlander Series: Jamie Fraser Kilt colorway. The …

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News Steps Cowl

This one skein cowl uses raised stitches to create fantastic texture and a dense fabric, perfect to keep you warm as the temperatures begin to drop. It is a perfect project for beginners, using simple stitches to produce a complex looking …

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Bubblegum Dots Scarf

This great thing about this scarf is the different looks you can create simply by changing up your contrasting color of yarn. I used a self-striping yarn to create multicolored dots, but I've seen this made with solid colored and variegated dots as …

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Felix Vest

"What are you knitting?" There is no other question that can make a crocheter's eye twitch faster. Bonus points if this question came from a friend/family member who has heard me describe the difference between knitting and crochet in painstaking …

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Sydney Top

Fun, modern, and flattering, this tee works wonderfully on those late summer days. The color block scheme allows for an extra level of personalization, as well as dividing the top along figure flattering lines. The delicate twisting texture along …

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Malo Cowl

Cooler weather is the perfect opportunity to start bundling yourself up in cosy knitwear and this oversized cowl is a great way to stay warm. Using bulky weight yarn, this cowl uses a simple stranding technique to create an interesting smocked …

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Blue Lakes Shawl

Visiting Anchorage, Alaska, I was struck by the prominent, snow-covered peaks that seemed to arise out of the midst of lakes and ponds. Blue Lakes is thus inspired by this piece of Alaskan beauty, and is meant to be a lightweight yet warming large …

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Slype Potholder or Coaster

Almost every crochet pattern uses slip stitch for fastening and binding off but that skinny little stitch takes center stage in this pattern to create the main body of the piece. A fabulous texture develops by working in short rows and doing the …

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Leslie’s Belt

Leslie is a crocheter I know Who wants a belt when she’s on the go One of her goals is to learn TC* “A place to begin” she asked of me. It’s hot, so a small project is nice To do in July for a small price The pattern uses #3 thread And no …

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Sweetened Footies

In my memories, childhood summer was a magical time of never-ending sunshine, trips to the pool or park and hours spent riding bikes or just playing with my friends. Carefree times of just “being”. Dressing up for special occasions meant trading …

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Patricia Footies

My mom loves to lounge about in handknit socks, and I love to knit them for her. These are perfect for that purpose - pretty and textural but sturdy enough to hold up to lots of wear. These footies are the perfect project for knitting on the go. …

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Summer Blooms Shawl

Summer Blooms is a single skein, top down, fingering weight, crescent shawl featuring the Estonian single water lily lace pattern. It's quite feminine worked up in a pink shade with the beaded bind off. But you could also make it a little less …

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