Category Archives: Patterns

Button Up Hat- new pattern

If you are looking for a quick/easy hat pattern to get you through these last few weeks of winter, I’ve got something bright and peppy for you. Here’s the Button Up Hat. The brim is worked flat, and then the … Continue reading

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Oliver

I have  a new pattern out in the winter issue of Petite Purls! This cardigan is slightly over-sized for easy layering, and to hopefully last through more than one growth spurt.  I opted for a simple top down design, so … Continue reading

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Blast Off

I have a new pattern in Petite Purls, and I really could not be happier with it. H watched two different shows both featuring rocket ships in a really short period of time, and then all he could talk about … Continue reading

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Return Of Black Friday Socks

They are available for purchase ($1.99) at KnitPicks.  I’m very excited to be working with KnitPicks, as they are a great resource for new and old knitters. Please take a look at the socks here.

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New pattern: Octopus' Garden

Designed for the Socks Revived Contest hosted by Elinor of Exercise Before Knitting. Even though real octopi don’t collect shiny objects, the imagery in this song has stayed with me. The lyrics (and various Muppet versions) combined with the happy, … Continue reading

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Starlight, Starbright

Long time, no patterns.  Never fear- here’s a new sock pattern perfect for summer knitting. Sometimes I just can’t make up my mind about what I feel like knitting.  For this pair of socks I couldn’t decide if I wanted … Continue reading

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Petite Purls- Henry's Sweater

I can finally reveal one of my biggest super-secret projects. Say “hi” to Henry’s Sweater: It’s from the latest edition of Petite Purls, an online magazine devoted specifically to children’s knits. I started the design process shortly after Thanksgiving and … Continue reading

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Black Friday Socks- Free Pattern

Here is a new free sock pattern, just in time for the post-turkey daze (or just in time for the weekend for my non-American readers).  This pattern has not been extensively test knit, so please let me know if you … Continue reading

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New Pattern- Paul and Virginia

Update! You do not need to be a member of Ravelry to purchase this pattern.  Simply click the “Buy Me” link below and you should be directed to paypal directly.  Please let me know if you have any issues purchasing … Continue reading

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Pattern- Very Chunky Diaper Cover

So, on a whim yesterday I created this diaper cover for someone on Ravelry.  This pattern has not been tested with an actual newborn to check for fit, but I would use a tightly rolled prefold or a fitted diaper … Continue reading

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