A syrenka is a mermaid or water siren. The green, blue, and silver shades of this half-circle shawl remind me of the waterdrops and shimmering scales of this mythical creature.

A breeze to knit and fun to wear, this cowl is knit with bands of easy-to-work geometric motifs. It’s knit in the round from the bottom up; all shaping is done on solid-colored rounds. If you want to try your hand at stranded knitting, this is a great first project. If you’re already proficient at stranded knitting, this is a quick project for ...

Have two beautiful skeins of sock yarn that you aren’t sure how to use? This lovely stole is the solution! Use two different colorways, even two different base yarns, so long as both are fingering weight (Cat. 1), and you’ll get a lush stole that can be worn over your shoulders or as an oversized scarf.

This squishy-soft and cozy-warm cowl features a stranded pattern that shifts the yarn from one color to another, then back again on the other side. Start with a provisional cast-on, then finish with a three-needle bind-off. The fair isle pattern is fun to knit as the dominant color shifts and shifts back again. Reversible, superwarm and a blast...

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This pattern is shown in self-striping yarn and works beautifully to show off the color changes, but it would also look terrific in a handpainted yarn.

Month 2 of the Sip Sip Knit Yarn Club: the Minibar Collection, this shawl is inspired by lime, rum, and mint -- the Mojito! Club members received a 100g skein of the MC in a semisolid green, along with 4 miniskeins in dyed-to-match CCs.An easy and fun slip-stitch pattern lets you put the stripes right where you want ‘em.

A lush fingering weight yarn is knit at larger-than-typical gauge for drape and swing. Ruffled edging adds just a touch of contrast. Generous sizing makes this an easy layering piece you’ll love wearing.

This scarf is affordable luxury: it uses just one skein of the decadent pure silk Heaven’s Hand Sister Silk and a skein of handpainted Black Bunny Fibers lace weight (shown in Oakdale, but any lace weight will work just fine). Start by knitting the silk base of the scarf in garter stitch, with short rows to create a curved line; then pick up st...

The first shipment in our miniskeins series, exclusive to the Sip Sip Knit Yarn Club, a collaboration between designer Brooke Nico and Black Bunny Fibers. Inspired by the blue bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin, four miniskeins are handdyed in gorgeous gradations of blue, from turquoise to dark cobalt.

This pattern can be knit and seamed for a cowl, or used as a scarf. Pattern will be formatted in fall of 2015.

Designed especially for Black Bunny Fibers Extremities kits, which offer 400 yds of a semisolid handdyed yarn and 200 yds of a dyed-to-match multicolor in the same base.

These mittens are perfect for showing off a small amount of a handdyed yarn -- or pick up a BBF Extremities kit, which contains all the yarn you need to make these adorable mittens.

Quick and easy but stylish and warm, these wristers are knit flat and seamed, leaving an opening for the thumb. Ribbed/slip stitch pattern has flexible fit, and wristers can be made longer if desired.

A great introduction to lace, this cowl is knit in the round without seams. Lace patterning is done every other round, giving you a break from pattern on alternate rounds. A great pattern for handpainted yarns, as the eyelets help break up the pooling that many handpaints display.

The fourth pattern in the first round of the Pairings Yarn Club, this shawl/wrap was inspired by the rich colors of sangria and the red cape of a matador. Knit from the bottom up, in rows, and can be made longer if desired by adding rows.

Finished dimensions approx. 26.25” circumference by 6.5” tall after blocking

This cowl was designed by lace maven Brooke Nico as part of the Pairings Yarn Club, month 3. Inspired by the Italian wine Chianti, the cowl features a Milanese lace pattern and a kettle-dyed deep red yarn, a match made in heaven. It’s a wonderful project suited for a single skein of handpainted laceweight yarn!

Mix a skein of handdyed Francesca (by Black Bunny Fibers) and a small amount of a solid, and whip up this fun cowl. Warm and cozy -- and full of the beautiful handdyed colors that only Black Bunny Fibers can create. (If you prefer, you can make the entire cowl with just the handpainted skein, but I love the way a solid color picks up one of the...

Easy and quick to knit, this hat was designed for the thick-and-thin texture of Black Bunny Fibers Thorndale yarn. One skein is all you need. Ribbed brim and slouchy top give flexible fit.

The second pattern in the Pairings Yarn Club, this hat was inspired by the twists and turns of the grapevine. Cable panel is set off by ribs for a flexible fit. Unisex. Two options to customize it: add some leaves and/or throw in a random mock cable as part of the ribbing to mimic the twists of a real grapevine stem.

The first pattern in the Pairings Yarn Club -- Wine edition, designed by Brooke Nico especially for Black Bunny Fibers. An easy-to-knit capelet, knit in one piece from side to side, with a ribbon and button closure. The pattern was inspired by the cool citrus-y colors of a wine spritzer, and the BBF sock yarn was dyed to match.

Three colors of a luscious handpainted yarn make this capelet a sensational accent piece. Of course, there’s no reason why you couldn’t opt for a single color, or use small amounts of many colors,

This delightful cowl is a great introduction to stranded colorwork. Originally published in The Knitter magazine, the pattern is now available from my Ravelry shop. The colorwork pattern is provided in both chart and written-out forms.

Just one skein of bulky-weight handdyed yarn is all you need for this cozy cowl. Knits up fast so it’s a great gift item. Can be worn folded over or unfolded, your choice! Add an extra row of garter stitch or two if you don’t like the rolled edge but it does look super cute.

Just a few rows of colorwork transform a simple cowl into something spectactular. Knit in the round, with colorwork both charted and written out. You’ll need about 150 yds. of the main color and about 50 yds. of the contrast color.

Quick-knitting and warm cap that shows off a beautiful bulky handpainted yarn to perfection! It would make a great gift, too.

A slouchy hat that’s just the thing for this soft handpainted DK weight yarn. One skein is all you need! The flower-like stitch pattern is fun and easy to work.

Finished measurements:

Sample is knit in two colorways of Noro Kureyon; one skein of each colorway is required. But the hat could easily be knit in a solid or handpainted yarn, or use oddballs and leftovers for a truly wild look! Category 4 yarns will work, including Universal Poems Silk, Brooklyn Tweed Loft, Quince & Co. Lark, Cascade 220, Plymouth Encore, Rowan...

A charming unisex scarf, easy to knit with just knits and purls. A reversible asymmetrical border and checkerboard pattern give textural interest. Shown in a lovely handpainted yarn, this scarf would look wonderful in a solid, machine-dyed yarn, too. Possible substitutes include Cascade 220, Brooklyn Tweed Loft, two strands of St-Denis Nordique...

Terrific way to play with handpaints: this scarf takes four mini-skeins of handpainted yarn and gives the knitter the option of casting on the long edge and knitting long vertical stripes (shown in the brown/yellow/orange colorway) or casting on the traditional way and making blocks of color (shown in the blue/purple/pink colorway). Pattern inc...

These socks use a German stitch pattern, shown off to advantage by the rich color of Black Bunny Fibers Superwash Merino Classic. Other fingering-weight BBF yarns, like CashSock or Plump, would look great, too!

An updated version of my original beaded yarmulke design, which now includes a version with textured detailing instead of beads. Pattern contains instructions for both versions. These are an easy, quick knit and would be a lovely gift for a wedding party, bar mitzvah or other occasion.

A lace panel is set off by vertical lines to create a lovely and feminine sock. Best for muted multicolors and semi-solid handpaints (like BBF CashSock, Superwash Merino Classic or Plump) or solid yarns.

50% of the purchase price from this pattern will be contributed to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research Center to assist in the fight against pancreatic cancer, which claimed my father’s life in December 2009.

A terrific cuff-down sock option for a man -- but it would also look wonderful for a woman, too. This pattern features a cable rib stitch that is easy to learn and contains a great deal of stretch; this makes it a little challenging to measure an exact gauge, but means that it will fit lots of different-sized feet. Comes in Adult S/M/L, with ci...

I will donate 25% of pattern proceeds through April 15th, 2011 to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund via Globalgiving.org.

Finished Size 18 (20 1⁄4, 22, 23 1⁄4, 24 1⁄2, 25 3⁄4, 27)“ 45.5 (51.5, 56, 59, 62, 65.5, 68.5) cm chest circumference (buttoned). Garment shown measures 27” (68.5 cm). To fit 0-3 mos (6-12 mos, 12-18 mos, 2 yrs, 3 yrs, 4 yrs, 5 yrs).

Finished Size 32 (34 3⁄4, 37 1⁄4, 41 1⁄4, 44, 47 1⁄4,

A truly unisex scarf, made with an easy-to-handle lace stitch pattern. If you’re wondering what to make with a pretty skein of sock yarn other than socks, if you’d like to try a manageable first lace project, if you’re looking for an impressive-looking gift for a dear friend… then this is the pattern for you.

Here’s a quick-knitting cover that fits the standard square tissue box. Knit in worsted-weight wool, the cover has a cable panel in the front, and cleverly-aligned decreases on top with the requisite opening for dispensing tissues.