Conceptually sparked by the effect changing technology has upon historic/contemporary perceptions of ghosts, Ghosts is more than a collection of unique, whimsical accessories and garments for the autumn season.

Estivate is a convertible scarf/bolero that’s airy enough to be your

This is part of a series of three patterns designed for absolute shawl beginners: the Stringray Neckerchief, the Crescent Neckerchief, and the Triangle Shawlette. It gives you a sense of how shawls are shaped by using a smaller format (neckerchiefs and a shawlette), simple increases, and very simple garter stitch throughout. Watch how different...

This is part of a series of three patterns designed for absolute shawl beginners: the Stringray Neckerchief, the Crescent Neckerchief, and the Triangle Shawlette. It gives you a sense of how shawls are shaped by using a smaller format (neckerchiefs and a shawlette), simple increases, and very simple garter stitch throughout. Watch how different...

This is part of a series of three patterns designed for absolute shawl beginners: the Stringray Neckerchief, the Crescent Neckerchief, and the Triangle Shawlette. It gives you a sense of how shawls are shaped by using a smaller format (neckerchiefs and a shawlette), simple increases, and very simple garter stitch throughout. Watch how different...

Need a quick, fun, personalized gift for a friend, family member, or yourself? What’s Your Sign lets you practice your duplicate stitching while creating finished object that you can gift or show off on your own comfy couch at home. Cause who doesn’t know what their sign is? Stitch on those constellations and use up some of your scrap bits of s...

Starts with a J is a textured collar that comes in two sizes. Worked from the narrow upper edge down to the wider bottom edge, this reversible accessory is finished with and i-cord edging and two i-cord ties.

Delicate details of overlapping seed stitch edging create a graceful look to this bottom up, colourwork yoked sweater. This same motif is continued to the keyhole opening at the back neck, which allows for the colourwork to be created through intarsia. Shaping lines radiate from the waist, creating textural interest and making for a fun knit th...

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An oversized, comfy cape with a swing coat shape and decorative cables, Harris will turn heads every time you wear it. Perfect for Fall walks and Winter outings, this unique garment will see you through all cold weather days - in style!

Hawt Sands is for warm-weather fun! A totally cute tunic-length vest, this knit can be paired with shorts or jeans for a casual summertime stroll, or work as a bathing suit coverup for lounging around your favourite swimming locale. Knit flat, this hooded piece is a relaxing knit with flattering shaping and adorable wave and seahorse intarsia d...

Pleat Sleek takes simple garter and mesh stitches and makes a wild and wacky mini shawl shape that’s designed to sit perfectly across your shoulders. The five pleats create a gently curve that rests on the back of your neck, and the deep cut-out shape of the shawl’s left side mirrors your arm.

Create a dramatic look with this eye-catching and versatile knit. Wearable in any season and for any reason, Knight Service can carry you through a glitzy New Year’s Eve party in chilly January, a wedding reception in sunny June, an every-day-work-day in mild September, and even a dress-up-this-t-shirt-and-jeans outfit for popping out to do som...

This is a rectangular stole that has 8 bands of simple-to-create knit/purl texture, each representing one of the first 8 episodes of the show.

Geo Delight combines colourwork, interesting shape, and mesh lace texture to create a cozy, oversized cardigan. You’ll love this design because and it can be both casual and a bit dressy, it’s something you can easily throw on over your outfit for some extra warmth, and it uses several different knitting techniques to keep you on your toes and ...

I love light layers for the hot weather, and Beach House is perfect for that! Its positive ease and mesh means it’s breezy and great for pairing with a pretty sundress, strappy top, or even swimwear. This knit is quick, takes up very little yarn, and is SO MUCH fun! It keeps you on your toes with short rows, pleats, and some shoulder grafting. ...

This batwing sweater is made for fun! A side-to-side construction and easy to memorize lace pattern mean this piece is a great spring or summertime knit. Work on it in the sunshine, wear it in the warmth! Great as a layered piece over a strappy top or dress, and even great as a swimsuit cover-up at the beach, you can lounge in style with Lady B...

Knit in the round, this cowl seamlessly transitions from one lace pattern to another, transforming from a long, loose cowl to a flowing shrug. Wrap it twice around your neck for a closer fit; tie in a knot for a fashionable accessory, or wear it as a shoulder wrap.

The February Mitts are a simple bit of knitting fun! Worked flat with a seam up the outside, the cute colourwork of matching wrap-around arrow and heart are worked in intarsia over only 9 and 10 rows.

Thick Chill is an extreme knit; designed with large gauge, this cowl can stand up to the chilliest winds that Fall can whip!

I love cute pins. This pattern is designed to show off YOUR favourite pins and use only one, small ball of lovely, soft cashmere. You get three choices of shape for your neckerchief in #PinGame, all created with simplicity in mind. I want this to be a chill-out knit, something you can create on the go; something that will use a small amount of ...

Laura and Maddy are nearly identical cousins. Laura + Maddy are nearly identical mittens. One has a “Valley” tip of textured stitches, and one has a “Mountain” tip of textured stitches. The mitts extend up the wearer’s arms to keep you warm on those chilly northwestern nights.

A cozy for your hot, black coffee. Don’t be alarmed if the owl takes a sip or two. This mug cozy is a quick, simple knit, with an owl face worked in intarsia (or added later with duplicate stitch if you prefer).

TPCT is The Perfect Crop Top!

This pattern is a part of the upcoming book, Great Northern!

Phospho Glow is for those times when you want to shine! With a bright gradient of intarsia running up each sleeve, this knit is designed to be eye catching. The feminine details of waist shaping at the small of the back and bust shaping across the front create a knit that is very comfortable to wear. The slightly puffed sleeves add some extra d...

This pattern is for one hat, with the option of three different gauges. When reading the pattern, you will see three different “sizes”. They’re laid out in the following manner: Bulky (Worsted, Fingering).

Kat is a sideways knit sweater with a cropped length, drapey sleeves, and a mesh detail on the front. It is perfect for layering in the colder months, with colourful camisoles peeking out underneath.

Heitor is a play in garter, stockinette, and short rows. This lightweight cowl is perfect for layering, and is large enough to wear as a hood. Short row garter titch sections are stacked to create interest in this otherwise simple in-the-round knit.

It’s a headband! It’s earwarmers! It’s a cowl! It’s a bunch of accessories in one! Leeto is fantastic for its adaptability, wearability, portability, and general ability to show off a couple different, beautifully coloured yarns. Especially pretty is pairing a solid and a variegated! The sturdy linen stitch makes it easy to flip over and manipu...

Simple and quick, Chevvy is a near-instant gratification project for your favourite bulky yarn. The openwork and pointed edges are very easy to work, adding dynamism and a fun look to this accessory. Worked sideways, this scarf is knit up in no time!

This warm, wooly bonnet is worked in all over linen stitch, giving this knit great,, sturdy structure. It’ll stand up to the cold winds of winter!

Draperie is the comfort of knitting and wearing garter stitch. The stretchy, squishy feel of the texture provides a fabric that drapes and wraps around your body wonderfully. The perfect item to casually throw on for extra warmth, Draperie can be worn with either side as the top; converting the piece from a cardigan to a more shrug-like piece i...

Part cowl part hood, Winter Coronet keeps you warm while outside in the winter. Worn up, the beautiful interwoven cables are snug around your ears, acting as graceful earwarmers while also keeping the wind from sneaking down your neck. Worn down, the hood adds plenty of extra fabric around your neck and shoulders; much appreciated when the temp...

The critters of the forest might be hibernating, but there’s no reason you have to! These legwarmers can keep you extra cozy whether you’re indoors or out exploring the snow banks this winter. A relaxing knit and purl textured stitch is easily memorized, making this a quick and soothing knit. The I cord and pom poms add a bit of bounce and fun ...

Drift’s Ridge was inspired by the look and feel of deep winter. Heaps of snow sculpted by harsh winds are tamed into soft, regular scallops; the chill of the season is kept away with a finely-gauged sweater knit in a cozy fibre. This is a knit that you can layer, one that extends down past your wrists into long sleeves and over your hips in a n...

Bonnets are cute, quick, comfy, and universally flattering. Wearing Soft Rime will keep your head and ears warm on your autumn walks. Tie up the laces for an extra bit of warmth when the winds start to blow!

Rustling Ruffles will accompany you on all your beautiful walks this autumn! The chill in the air won’t nip at your fingertips as you stroll, the last bits of sun filtering through the last leaves on the trees, and the rest crunching pleasantly underfoot.

There’s nothing better than a hooded sweater in the autumn! Paridae is a comfortable, cozy sweater that wraps you in warmth, with sleeves long enough to pull over your fingers when sipping that hot apple cider, and a hood generous enough to keep your head and shoulders warm without the dreaded hat-hair.

Raccoon’s Home Range is an adaptable and highly useful knit for your summer spent outdoors. Roll it up and tie it securely for carrying or use as a pillow for staring at the clouds; unfurl and use as a cozy picnic blanket for two; or wrap around yourself (or snuggle close to someone else) around a chilly evening campfire.

Ontario Skies is a graceful summer wardrobe staple. The adjustable straps allow you to wear it in a number of ways, and make it very easy to adjust the size to the wearer.

The Killdeer Cardigan is for light, bright, breezy summertime walks through the woods. Just enough to keep the sun off your back, the top-down yoked shape dips out gracefully towards softly ruffled sleeve caps, and descends down, with two pockets for comfort and found treasures.

Lucania is the perfect cabled addition to your sleeveless sweater wardrobe. Great for layering, this seamless knit features a bottom-up, in-the-round construction and simple textural complements to the diamond-shaped cable repeats. The neckline and sleeve caps are picked up after the body is complete.

You don’t have to say good bye to lace in the cold weather! Thistle Garden will keep you warm and satisfy your desire for lace at the same time.

Walk in the Leaves are inspired by the best of seasons: autumn.

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Join us over on the Canary Knits group in the Ghosts KAL to win prizes (including the entire Ghosts ebook), find company, and have fun!

Join us over on the Canary Knits group in the Ghosts KAL to win prizes (including the entire Ghosts ebook), find company, and have fun!

Join us over on the Canary Knits group in the Ghosts KAL to win prizes (including the entire Ghosts ebook), find company, and have fun!

Join us over on the Canary Knits group in the Ghosts KAL to win prizes (including the entire Ghosts ebook), find company, and have fun!

Join us over on the Canary Knits group in the Ghosts KAL to win prizes (including the entire Ghosts ebook), find company, and have fun!

Join us over on the Canary Knits group in the Ghosts KAL to win prizes (including the entire Ghosts ebook), find company, and have fun!

Join us over on the Canary Knits group in the Ghosts KAL to win prizes (including the entire Ghosts ebook), find company, and have fun!

Join us over on the Canary Knits group in the Ghosts KAL to win prizes (including the entire Ghosts ebook), find company, and have fun!

Join us over on the Canary Knits group in the Ghosts KAL to win prizes (including the entire Ghosts ebook), find company, and have fun!

Join us over on the Canary Knits group in the Ghosts KAL to win prizes (including the entire Ghosts ebook), find company, and have fun!

Calavera Catrina is part of the ebook Ghosts: historiographies, cultural manifestations, and the knits they’ve inspired.

Season’s End is a colourwork yoked mini sweater. This piece is just the right size to use up some extra, lovely yarn you have left from another project. For an adding bit of warmth on an increasingly chilly November, Season’s End will serve the purpose well!

Spiced Heads and Dead Leaves is a slouchy lace toque. Worked entirely in a Fir Cone Lace pattern, this hat has a subtle loveliness that’ll make a breezy November day just that bit warmer!

Garden Cover is a warm, simple shift dress that is universally flattering and available in a varying size range.

To the Ground are a pair of over-the-knee legwarmers with a delightful bit of slouch at the bottom.

This knit is a pretty and practical piece to add to your wardrobe. A shrug with style, this garment includes a deep hood with gathers along the upper edges, a picot hem, short sleeves and a front closure clasp.

A long sleeved, historically inspired gothic fancy, this sweater has unique details such as a peplum, buttoned lace cuffs, ruffled neckline and three-button keyhole closure at the back of the neck.

A quick knit with bulky yarn, this shrug has a large ruffled collar and sleeves.

Mead Harvest is a long cardigan, great for layering and fantastic with a great belt! Ruffled sleeves and bust create an interesting shape to this otherwise basic wardrobe staple.

Dancing Fields is a beautiful, simple pair of armwarmers. A provisional cast on leaves no seam to be seen, and dense ruffles add interest to this lovely accessory.

Corn Moon is a short and sweet little pair of fingerless gloves. The twist to these? They have a corn-inspired “husk”, wrapping partway around each hand.

Autumnal Flight is a light, airy and unique beaded shawl. With eyelets arranged to create the illusion of feathers, this lacy wing is a beautiful addition to your shawl collection!

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Inspired by a gift from a good friend, Amie Mitts are a long-cuffed, lightweight, versatile accessory that will carry you through Autumn, Spring and Winter. They can be worn pulled up over your arms, or scrunched down around your wrists to keep the cold wind out of your cuffs. Wear them with your friends in mind!

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Inspired by the striking vertical beauty of Gothic architecture, White Horse Hill is a delicate laced wrap, perfect for chasing away the chill of a hilltop breeze!

Rill is a very quick knit, the solution to a one-skein problem that I’d had for ages. With its built-in fastening loop, Rill will keep your neck warm and comfy, even on the windiest of days!

MidWinter Wanderer is a wonderfully versatile, wearable and chic cowl/hood. It can be easily paired with outerwear to keep the wind and snow at bay, as well as draped artfully around your shoulders as an indoor capelet/poncho accessory!

Nom de Plume are a set of intarsia armwarmers and legwarmers, knit flat and seamed at the end to create a whimsical, feathery way to keep your limbs nice and toasty!

Summer nights can be breezy, even around the campfire! Bonfire Briar is a simple yet effective warm hug from a bulky spun wool yarn.

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Dolce far Niente is a fun, flirty and nearly seamless knit. Its off-the-shoulder neckline and cropped length make it perfect for layering. This multi-seasonal garment will see you through snowy depths of winter, chilly summer nights and crisp autumn days!

This is a set of “pattern notes” that you can use to guide you towards creating your very own Sexy Vesty! It’s only “sized” for one (that’s approximately a 35” bust).

A hoodie with a youthful edge, Corona is comfy, cozy and sexy all in one. A virtually seamless design creates a less fuss knit.

These are pattern notes - not a thorough pattern.

This pattern is only sized for an approx. 36” bust and 27” waist, but can be easily converted to another size with some gauge play. Message me if you’d like some help to do this!

Spurred on by my inability to find a good argyle sweater, Le Lapin Noir was created with retro sweater-girl inspiration.

This pattern was designed especially for this yarn - the garter rib shows off the lovely sheen of the silk and highlights your bustline! Inspiration for this garment shape came from 18th century fashion.

This pattern was hatched from my love of Jane Austen and the very-small gauged. With a light and airy feel, this ‘spencer’ is highly wearable. Knitters: be forewarned. The little scalloped edging is crocheted!

Inspired by my own dastardly feathered yellow-bellies, this sweater is fun, sexy, sweet and delightful to wear next to your skin!