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 …
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 …
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 …
Cozy Spot Blanket and Throw
Cozy Spot is a blanket featuring bands of garter stitch and mosaic patterning. The mosaic pattern is the Cross and Diamond motif from Barbara Walker’s Mosaic Knitting. Inspired by a need for a new blanket for my couch and a desire to play with …
We See the Same Sunset Shawl
“Maybe the two different worlds we live in weren’t so different. We saw the same sunset.” This shawl was inspired by this quote from The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. This top down “heart shaped” crescent shawl combines relaxing stockinette with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Elana Tank
This light weight top a great summer knit! With the front and back worked in smooth Stockinette and peek-a-boo lace running up the side, the Elena Tank Top manages to blend sporty and frilly. The wide shoulders and tee-shirt neck line create a …
Naia Shawl
Designed to make the most of a single skein of self-striping sock yarn, this shawl gets its name from the wave-like shape reminiscent of ocean; Naia is a feminine name meaning ‘wave’ or ‘seafoam’. The shawl has an interesting construction, the …
Philadelphus Shawl
In late spring through early summer my patio is lightly fragranced by the mock orange plants that grow in my garden. Their small white flowers, have been used as the background for several of my patterns, so it was about time I gave them one of …
