Let this cheerful fellow keep your tea warm and your heart happy as spooky season approaches. He starts with the front and back pieces worked flat to allow openings for the handle and spout which maybe sewn to fit your specific teapot or left more open to fit a variety of pots. The pieces are then joined in the round and the top is worked up to...

This shawl features a 270 degree semi-circle shape that hugs your shoulders and stays on. The knitting is worked in one piece, divided into 6 wedges. 4 feature a simple lace pattern, 2 are left in stockinette to allow you to Embellish As You Will. Think embroidered flowers, beautiful hearts or maybe a sprinkling of snowflakes. Don’t want to emb...

This quick knit cowl is meant to just fill that gap between your neck and jacket on those cold winter days. The turtleneck is loose enough to not be restrictive and tall enough to block the wind. The cowl part is long enough to go shoulder to shoulder and keep you warm. The neckline features short row shaping to lower the front neck just enough...

Burnished uses a simple lace pattern to create a very flattering piece that will go with any wardrobe. It’s easy to size up and down to fit your physique. Easy enough for a beginner, but quick and fun for the more advanced knitter.

I made this little bag to hold the accessories that I need for my mountain dulcimer, but little knitted bags are super handy for tons of things. I added a little pocket to hold the picks up out of the bottom of the bag. You could do the same thing for jewelry and use the pocket for earrings or rings. There is also an accompanying video on my Yo...

Iron Mike is a nautical term for going on auto pilot, Crazy Ivan was a term used during World War 2 and the Cold War to describe a maneuver done by Soviet submarines to clear their baffles, thereby turning the sub 180 degrees so that they could catch any submarine following behind them.

I originally designed this pattern for JuJu knits in Ft. Worth Texas for one of their “Good JuJu” boxes in 2021. It is finally available electronically.

This pattern was originally created for

Regalo Del Mar (gift of the sea) is a long, shallow wrap with a gentle arc that hugs the shoulders and drapes beautifully with or without the aid of a shawl pin or cuff. Worked along the short end, the color sequence is entirely up to you! The length is easily customized to best suit you.

Patina is a lace scarf with a garter stitch border and a slipped stitch edge. Worked end to end with both written and charted instructions. The pattern in enhanced with YouTube tutorials to aid knitters of every level.

When I got my hands on this yarn from GothFarm I was instantly reminded of my grandma (though I must say, this yarn is nicer than anything my grandma would have ever knitted!)

This pattern was designed for my grandson’s first Christmas. It features a hemmed cuff, a column for the name down the length of the leg (perfect for those longer names!) and two different size cables that run from cuff to toe. I’ve included an alphabet you can use to customize your stocking, or pick your own.

Colder weather calls for tea. Tea, as well all know, is best served warm. Let this simple cozy snuggle your pot and keep your tea just right throughout the entire pot! Basic stitches, using both knitting flat and in the round make this cozy something most any knitter can do easily.

This is the fourth pattern in the Erin Lane/ Knitting Fairy Stash Crash Club 2020. The pattern price reflects the cost of the club for an entire year. When the pattern is released to the public, the price will drop to $7.00 US.

Simple comfy slippers for chilly nights by the fire. These feature a garter stitch sole for durability, uppers are knit in the round using the 2- circ method (you may use magic loop or dpns if you prefer) and the toe is shaped with some short rows for better fit. The pattern will work for any adult sized foot size 6 and up.

This pattern is the second release in the Knitting Fairy/ Erin Lane Stash Crash 2020 club. It is exclusive to club members until June 30, 2020. The price of the pattern reflects the cost of the ENTIRE club. The pattern price will drop to its usual price of $7.00 USD once it releases to the public.

This was the sixth and final pattern in the Erin Lane Stash Crash 2019 club.

This pattern was designed for Skeins on Main in Rochester Michigan. The pattern offers 4 sizes of the mitts ranging from child small through adult large. They feature a ribbed cuff, a bias knit ribbed thumb gusset and an option to turn the entire thing into a full mitten if desired. Sadly, the puppy pictured does not have thumbs and I did not k...

This pattern was developed for the Theodora’s Pearls Day of the Dead box in 2019. The pattern is now available for sale separately.

This two color scarf is completely reversible, knit on the bias and features an easy to follow slip stitch pattern designed to show off your lovely hand dyed skeins of bamboo. It is a great pattern for anyone who can knit, increase, and decrease. Both yarns are carried throughout the entire piece, giving you very few ends to weave in when you a...

This is the 4th pattern in the 2019 Erin.Lane Stash Crash.

This is the third pattern in the Erin Lane Stash Crash 2019 club.

This is the second pattern in the Erin Lane Stash Crash 2019.

This is the first pattern in the 2019 Erin Lane Stash Crash club. It will become available to the general public for sale on April 15th. The price will become $8.00 at that time.

Ice Cave begins with a simple, 2 color intarsia border. Once the border is complete the center lace section is picked up and worked in short rows until the total width is worked. A final ribbed border is added to the top to pull it together.

A month-long exercise in setting and meeting goals. Set your Intention, choose 2 different colors, knit with the Intention color in the Intention lace pattern when you fulfill your intentions. On days that you miss, work a round of garter stitch in your Redirection color.

This is the final installment for the Erin Lane Stash Crash 2018. The club has ended and the patterns are available for individual sale.

This is ladies top down sock. It starts with a scalloped cast on, a ribbed top that moves into a lacy pattern for the leg. It has a reinforced heel, a wide turn and features shaping on the sole of the foot to help the sock hug your foot. Finally, it ends with a standard spade toe.

This is a top-down sock which begins with a 2x2 rib that moves seamlessly into the cables and waffles pattern. It features a Fleegle heel and a blunt toe.

This is a top-down sock which begins with a tubular cast on for a smooth start. The cuff is worked in ribbing, the leg has an easy to memorize lace pattern. The heel is an afterthought heel with a hat heel shaping. The toe is finished with an optional - Kitchener Free finish.

This is a toe-up sock with a gusseted heel, rounded heel shape and a reinforced heel flap. The cuff is worked in a roll-resistant stitch pattern and the cuff is finished off with a Kitchener bind off.

This is the second pattern for the Erin Lane Stash Crash. The club has ended and the patterns are available for individual sale.

Begin with working the mitered border in three colors. The striped center is picked up and worked as you go and finally add a broad garter stitch border to the bottom.

This pattern was created to celebrate the 13th annual DFW Fibeer Fest. It is worked with a combination of crochet and knitting, bringing together two marvelous crafts. It begins at the top of the hat with basic crochet in the round. Once enough circumference has been reached you pick up stitches with the knitting needle around the crocheted pie...

This is the first pattern for the Erin Lane Stash Crash 2018. The club has ended and the pattern is now available to everyone.

This infant romper was created to be knitted in one skein of fingering weight. My original was knit in a set of gradient mini’s, but one 100 gram skein of fingering will do.

Originally published as part of an Erin Lane club, now available for download. The knit/Purl texture on this cowl makes it perfect for hand dyed yarns, not too busy, just enough to add dimension.

This pattern was originally created for Team Aesomesauce as a fund raiser. The fundraiser had ended, and now the pattern is available for general sale.

This pattern was originally designed as the third installment of the Erin Lane “Sew you Knit, Huh?” club 2017. While designed for a women’s foot, it would be very easy to adapt to fit larger or smaller feet if necessary. Perfectly makes use of speckled yarns, but will look amazing in a solid or hand-dyed as well.

Budding, the yarn used in the original pattern is no longer being produced, but any fingering weight yarn with 400 yds/100 grams will do nicely. Due to the overall lace pattern, it is best worked with solid or tonal colors.

This reversible scarf features an easy to memorize stitch pattern. Instructions include instructions for creating a keyhole pocket for the othe end of the scarf to pass through. (Option for excluding the keyhole are also included).

This asymmetrical triangle starts at the narrowest end and increases in a simple to follow lace pattern. The border is Knit right into the design. Every row is written and stitch counts are given.

These adorable heart socks are knit from the top down with contrast cuff, heel and toe. The hearts are worked in a narrow band of stranded colorwork. Perfect for a first foray into stranded colorwork.

This pattern was created as the second in the series of 6 for the Erin.Lane.Bags “Sew you knit, huh?” club and was shipped to members in February, 2017.

This is the first pattern from the Erin Lane “Sew you knit, Huh?” yarn club of 2017. Eventually, there will be six patterns in this series.

only part of each skein is used except for the main color.

These socks are started at the cuff with a main color rib, the second color is introduced in the leg section. Both colors are used in every row. The heel is worked in the contrast color and the gusset is worked in a colorwork design. The toe is finished in the main Color.

Intended to be a utilitarian slipper, easy and quick to make. Nothing fancy. Enjoy!

This pattern was designed as our Knit-A-Long for the Sea Purls 2015 cruise. It begins with a garter-tab cast on and is worked from the top down and ends with an option beaded bind-off. The entire pattern is written and stitch counts are given after every increase row. The pattern offers two blocking options, one as a smooth half-circle and the ...

The pattern is worked from the top down and finished off with either long fringe OR handspun long-wool locks as the fringe instead. These handspun yarns can be purcased from Butterfly Girl Designs in her Etsy shop if you cannot make or find some locally. You only need 4 yds of the handspun. If you are making the fringe from a matching (or contr...

Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, the Countess of Cosel, was born in 1680. She became the “Official Mistress” of Augustus the Strong, King of Poland in 1705. Getting crosswise with influential members of the Polish court, she was taken to Stolpen Castle where she remained imprisoned for the next 49 years. Anna Constantia is pictured wearing elabo...

New to knitting or just want a quick baby gift, this sweater is perfect! Knit in Brooks Farm Yarns Solana, a worsted weight superwash wool on US#9 needles this One-Size pattern will create a sweater to fit a 9-12month sized infant. Our completely written out instructions are very Beginner Friendly (no “reverse shaping for other side” here!) and...

This scarf is cast on at the beaded edge and knit towards the center, each end is made separately and grafted together to finish.

This pattern was designed as a knit along for members of the Dallas Handknitter’s Guild. The pattern is now available to the public!

Vest fashioned with mitered diamonds. Gauge: one diamond should measure 5 3/4” from point to point, sideways after blocking. Adjust the size of the vest by adjusting the size of the diamond. Requires 18 ounces of Brooks Farm Acero (fingering weight).

Simple beaded crochet bind off- complete instructions included.

This pattern uses three skeins each of three different colors. I used Fluff, Bloom and Butterfly in the version shown.

Summer is here, it’s time to enjoy the outdoors. Take your own shade with you to any event with our sun hat. Start at the top with just a few stitches and work down to the brim. The live stitches are sewn down around a doubled loop of weed walker cord for stiffness and flexibility. No need to worry about bending your hat out of shape!

A basic afghan, suitable for any knitter should can knit and purl. You can easily adjust the size, add or subtract stitches from the cast on in multiples of 2.

8/1/2010 Newly expanded size range now available!

Errata:

Gauge isn’t important, it’s a scarf! The laceweight scarf finished out to be 10X72.

Each square is 6”, after blocking!

Size Range: 6, 8, 10

Pattern note:

Size Range: 36, 40, 44, 48

Size range:

This pattern was originally published in the 2006 Knitting Page A Day calendar, and in 2007 in Volume 1, Issue 2 of Spirit of Knitting.

You will need 2 balls of the main color and less than one ball of each of the accent colors.

Mr. Snowman is sure to make your tea time cozy. He starts from the bottom, back and front are knitted flat then joined to work the snowman head and hat in the round. You can use DPNs, 2 circs, or magic loop. The fun comes in the embellishments! Use up a tiny bit of scraps from your stash. If you don’t have the right weight, try holding multiple...

This small purse is knitted with a single strand of wool on a large needle and felted once your project is finished. Its small size makes it perfect for holding your current sock or hat project or carrying a small wallet and accessories.

Worked in the round with a series of short rows this little basket is quick and fun to knit. It’s the perfect size to hold a small amount of yarn or fiber and tools or to gather up fresh herbs in your garden.

This great tote will hold all your stuff in style. Knitted with a single strand of yarn on large needles and felted after completion. This project looks great in a single color, or worked with random stripes for a great stash buster.

Worked in the round, side to side, using short rows to create a unique shape make this basket quick and fun. The project is felted in the washing machine once the knitting is complete and works great for holding your work in progress and allows for easy access from either side.

Use one skein of sport weight cotton to quickly knit up these cute water bottle holders. The cotton will soak up any condensation and the handle can easily be made any length to suit your purpose. Keep it short to hang for a gym bag or handlebars, longer will let you sling it over your shoulder for a summer day at the zoo.

This basic scarf will help anyone wanting to get into lace knitting. It features a seed stitch border, 4 different types of decreases, and charts for the lacework.

This adorable Ladybug is sure to charm everyone at your tea party. She is made using simple intarsia techniques and ends with knitting in the round for the top only. Suitable for anyone who is comfortable knitting and purling and is looking for a little challenge.

This shawl is one of the very first I published. It starts at the center neck and increases outwards towards an applied lace edge. A perfect introduction to triangular shawls.

Less than 200 yds blue, odd amounts light peach, black, yellow worsted yarn.

Celebrate the birth of our country with a good, old fashioned cuppa. The body of Uncle Sam is worked flat and then joined to shape the top and head. A little bit of stuffing helps him hold his shape and some cardboard rolled up holds his hat upright. You will use basic intarsia for the stripes on the body, stranded knitting is used to form the ...

Santa loves a good cup of tea as much as anyone, won’t you invite him to join you? The pattern starts with the back and front knitted separately and then joined to work in the round for the head and embellished afterward. You can use DPNs, 2 circs, or magic loop. If you don’t have odd amounts of colors in your stash for the face or embellishmen...

This shawl is made using a mixture of yarns called a Shandy, similar to Prism’s Wild Stuff. A Shandy was a mix of yarns assembled by the workers at Yarn and Stitches back in the late 90’s. It closely resembles Alp or Wild Stuff. Each skein of a Shandy was about 1000 yds. I also used three colors of Saucy, 360 yds of the main color (cuffs and ne...