Mosswood Avenue is knitted in the round using one solid and one variegated yarn. It is designed to go with the Mosswood Drive hat. It creates a double thickness fabric which will keep you warm on even the coldest of days. It is an easy pattern to pick up so great for a first project knitting in the round. Perfect for TV knitting or taking with ...

This accessories set by Emma Sadler is knitted in &Make DK, the blend of Highland wool, alpaca and linen produced by The Fibre Co. It offers a beautiful handle and crisply defined stitches, and comes in 20 modern, appealing shades.

This cowl features the eye-catching corn rows cable, repeated across the round with reverse stocking stitch in between each. It is designed to go perfectly with the gauntlets and hat which feature the same cables.

These gauntlets feature the eye-catching corn rows cable down the middle. They are designed to go perfectly with the cowl and hat which feature the same cables.

Mosswood Close is a cowl knitted in the round using one solid and one variegated yarn. It is designed to go with the Mosswood Drive hat. It is an easy pattern to pick up so it’s great for a first project knitting in the round or for new knitters who a ready for a bit more of a challenge. It is also perfect for anyone looking for something that ...

This shawl is named after the Queen song – Good Company. I chose it because when you are working on it you won’t need to concentrate too much. So it’s the perfect project to take with you when running errands, visiting family or even your knitting group’s knit night. Despite working on your shawl you will still be Good Company!

Mosswood Crescent is knitted in the round using one solid and one variegated yarn. It is designed to go with the Mosswood Lane hat.

Flick of the Wrist is an asymmetric shawl which is designed to go with a 5 colour pack of yarns. The main sample was knitted in Milla Mia Naturally Soft (100% Merino Wool) which is a sport weight yarn.

Siksak means zigzag in Finnish and Danish. It is one of my favourite cowls. The stitch pattern creates a really eye-catching pattern where they appear to zig and zag across the finished material. However, it is deceptively easy; using only knitted and slipped stitches. This makes it a great project for new knitters who a ready for a bit more of...

This cowl has very quickly become one of my absolute favourite accessories. I absolutely love the texture created by the stitch combination, and a cowl is always the perfect option for walks in the breezy winter chill.

Mosswood Lane hat is a beanie style. It has a double brim which is started with a provisional cast on, which is knitted together with the live stitches to create the double brim. If you have not tried this before, I have included a link to a video to which shows step-by-step instructions. I would really encourage you to give it a go, but you ca...

Mosswood Drive hat is a beanie style or sometimes called a toque. It has a double brim which can be left down for a taller, slouchy style or folded over to be more fitted.

This headband is a really quick and fun knit. You will want to make one for everyone in your family! The twist in the middle gives it a turban style look which will keep your hair tidy and your ears warm.

This cowl was designed whilst I was listening to the Hamilton soundtrack. The name, which is a line from the musical and is repeated a few times, seemed appropriate.

These leggings were designed for my granddaughter; they are a fun knit that will look super cute on babies of all ages. The legs have a lace edging to add a little interest, but the lace can be left off for a plainer knit if preferred.

These knickers were designed for my granddaughter; they are a fun knit that will look super cute on babies of all ages. The bottom has ruffles which are added at the end, but can be left off for a plainer knit if preferred.

This jumper was designed and whilst I was binge-watching old episodes of Vera. I absolutely love her down to earth nature and her no-nonsense utilitarian style. I think this jumper would appeal to her as it is simple enough to work on whilst busy with other things, but with that bit of interest that keeps you wondering what the next part will l...

A few years ago when my step-daughter was expecting a baby I designed a baby sleep sack for her. She absolutely loved it. Now she is expecting again and has specifically asked me to make her another blanket.

This dress was designed for my granddaughter; it is a fun knit that will look super cute on babies of all ages. The skirt alternates panels of stocking stitch with reverse stocking stitch to create pleats. These are designed to be oversized and flared, before decreasing into a garter waistband. The top has stocking stitch on the front and garte...

These Muzies or cotton baby burp clothes are a great knit for when the little one comes along. They are versatile and useful in so many ways. Pop one over your shoulder to protect your clothes or use them to clean up your little one’s face.

This cowl is such a fun knit that you will want to make one in all the colours of the rainbow! The rib pattern means that the finished item is wonderfully stretchy. And as it is knitted in the round it is the perfect project to keep your hands busy whilst watching TV or spending time with family.

This headband is super quick and fun to knit. The name “If You Don’t Know” was inspired by the soundtrack to Hamilton which I was listening to at the time I designed it.

I designed this beret for one of my running friends, Elaine; she had requested that I make her a red beret. This was at the same time that we were away for a double parkrun over the New Year. We weren’t in Scotland, but someone that she knew seemed to think we were. From then on this particular trip become affectionately known as ‘Elaine’s Scot...

This jumper was designed and made whilst I was watching old episodes of Vera. I absolutely love her down to earth nature as well as her utilitarian style. I think this would appeal to her as it is simple enough to work on whilst busy with other things, but with that bit of interest that keeps you wondering what the next part will look like.

This hat is the chunky version of the Robin Hood’s Bay beret. It combines sections of a traditional Old Shale pattern with stocking stitch. It is designed to be worn with a close fitting rib band and then a much larger body. As it is knitted using a thicker weight yarn it is perfect for winter days. And it knits up really quickly so makes a gre...

This pattern is named after one of my favourite Queen songs – She Makes Me (Stormtrooper in Stilettoes). The central cable panel is delicate and interesting in the way it ebbs and flows from loops to lines. The delicacy is like the stilettoes, but the lines is reminiscent of row upon row of men.

This hat is the DK version of the Robin Hood’s Bay beret. It combines sections of a traditional Old Shale pattern with stocking stitch.

This cowl is the chunky version of Doing Alright which I designed on a train journey to London to celebrate my daughter’s 16th birthday as well as finishing her exams and school. I enjoyed the slipped st section so much I just wanted to keep going with it. It is easy to memorise, and once you get into the rhythm it becomes addictive knitting.

I designed this cowl on a train journey to London to celebrate my daughter’s 16th birthday as well as finishing her exams and school. The slipped stitches section is representative of the journey there and back. The stripe section is for all the sightseeing and the show we went to see. It went far too quickly and all too soon we were on our way...

This mini-shawl or scarf is named for one of my favourite Queen songs. One of the lines is “But if I crossed a million rivers, And I rode a million miles, Then I’d still be where I started.” This shawl starts and finishes with a garter section worked the main colour, so just like the song, you will work many stitches but will finish how you sta...

I designed this hat following an autumn stroll in the woods near my home. The trees are ancient and seem to interweave with each other in an interesting way.

This stitch reminds me of taking a stroll in the woods near my home. The trees are ancient and seem to interweave with each other in an interesting way. Sometimes you can see through them, and sometimes they are too densely packed together.

This hat is the 4ply version of the Robin Hood’s Bay beret. It combines sections of a traditional Old Shale pattern with stocking stitch. It is designed to be worn with a close fitting rib band and then a much larger body. It is lightweight and therefore perfect for the changing seasons. I used what was left from a skein of sock yarn, so it’s t...

This cowl was designed after deciding I wanted a lovely thick material for the winter months that didn’t have a wrong side. Sometimes when you are wearing a cowl it flips over and you don’t see the pattern anymore. That won’t happen with this one. It is also a great project for practising your fair isle skills.

The hat is a beret/tam style; the motif is a cable which looks like a tree and can be worn either to the front or the side. It is designed to be worn big and baggy. It has a small ribbed band which can be made bigger and you could add a pom pom to the top for added detail if preferred.

This is a beanie style hat with an optional bobble detail. I added a faux fur bobble, but making one in matching yarn will look great too.

These socks were designed when I was playing around with how many rows of stocking stitch I wanted to put in a repeating pattern. In the end I liked the effect and so it stayed! The lace stitch goes around the whole leg, stops at the heel but carries on to the toe on the front.

These socks were designed during a phase when I was obsessed with the Old Shale stitch and how it could be paired with sections of stocking stitch. The lace stitch goes down the back and front of the leg, stops at the heel on the back but carries on to the toe on the front.

This scarf was designed following a visit to my LYS. As soon as I walked into the shop the skein of yarn caught my eye, and try as I might, I just couldn’t walk away from it!

This hat was designed following a visit to my LYS. As soon as I walked into the shop the skein of yarn caught my eye, and try as I might, I just couldn’t walk away from it!

This blanket was designed for my new great-nephew, Arthur, who was born earlier this year. I wanted to use squares of different colours but I didn’t want to end up having to sew them all together. I used two shades of grey and a cream, some squares were knitted in one colour and some in two to create a more interesting pattern when they were li...

This shawl begins with a traditional semi-circle construction, alternating between a solid and variegated colourway. But I wanted to play around a little bit with the shaping and so I introduced short rows. I am really pleased with the way the stripes from the beginning section and the short rows meet.

This cowl was designed in the same weekend that I ran the Yorkshire Coast 10k race in Scarborough. The weather wasn’t particularly great after a storm had hit overnight and so the sea was quite rough. The view from the top of the cliffs, down over the sea and looking towards the fair made me think of the wavy lines in this pattern.

Edith is one of three shrugs in a set, using the same basic shape but worked with a different type of knitting stitch. These shrugs are perfect to pop over your shoulders when you are watching TV, relaxing on the sofa or to cover up a little when sitting outside. The super chunky wool will keep you warm, even on the chilliest of evenings!

Ethel is one of three shrugs in a set, using the same basic shape but worked with a different type of knitting stitch. These shrugs are perfect to pop over your shoulders when you are watching TV, relaxing on the sofa, or to cover up a little when sitting outside. The super chunky wool will keep you warm, even on the chilliest of evenings!

Edna is one of three shrugs in a set, using the same basic shape but worked with a different type of knitting stitch. These shrugs are perfect to pop over your shoulders when you are watching TV, relaxing on the sofa or to cover up a little when sitting outside. The super chunky wool will keep you warm, even on the chilliest of evenings!

I designed this shawl with the spring clouds in mind, the way they seem to be almost not there one moment and then thick and fluffy the next. I love the interesting shapes they make in the sky and they way puff and billow across the sun so you can be in dazzling sunlight one moment and in the darkest shade the next.

I needed something to wear on my feet for my pilates class. I found normal socks didn’t let me grip with my toes, and going without I would get cold feet. So I designed Ashram Pilates Socks.

These Christmas stockings are knitted using Cascade Yarns Heritage Solid in red, green and white. They use a cuff down and heel cuff method of sock knitting with Scandinavian style motifs. The toe is finished using Kitchener stitch for which there is a link to a video tutorial.

This jumper was designed with my grandson in mind, but it would look fabulous on a girl too. It is top down, the main part of the body is in one piece with no seaming. The arms and neck are knitted using short rows. I added a hood as I like to think of this as a child surfer’s garment.

This jumper was designed for my grandson to wear during this winter. It is knitted in the round, in one piece from the top down, with the sleeve stitches put onto scrap yarn and finished after the body.

I designed this vest for my Dad, however it would look just as good on a woman as it does on a man!

This shawl was designed for my Mum’s 70th birthday present. She lives on the south coast of England on a small island – Hayling Island. She is allergic to some natural fibres and so I decided to use soft acrylic baby yarn for her.

There is a little bit of a story behind the name of this hap shawl. Recently I was at my local WI meeting and I was nervously stood at the front of this group of very talented ladies talking about how I design knitting patterns. This shawl was my current WIP and although it was still in the early stages, it created a lot of interest as I sat kn...

I designed this set for my step-grandson to wear in his first ever professional photo shoot. His mum wanted something cute and memorable. The outfit is designed to look like a boxer’s, with long shorts, boots, a head protector and boxing gloves. There is an added lace up detail as would be seen on a vintage style boxer’s kit.

I wanted to make a blanket that was delicate enough to wrap a baby in as soon as they are born. Something that would look beautiful to bring the baby home in or to wrap them in whilst they sleep in the pram or cot.

I designed this set for my step-grandson to wear in his first ever professional photo shoot. His mum wanted something cute and memorable.

I designed this baby sleeping bag for my step-grandson. His mum wanted something snuggly for him to sleep in during the day.

This super soft sleeping set consists of a baby sleeping bag and matching hat. It buttons at both the feet and neck allowing you to make those nighttime changes with minimum disturbance.

This onesie is perfect for that little person in your life to wear when sleeping or playing. It is comfortable enough for moving around and easy to get on and off for all those inevitable changes!

This cowl is knitted fat using a provisional cast on and kitchener stitch to fnish.

This cabled wrap was first published in issue 50 of Knit Now magazine. The cables create a stunning and eye catching pattern.

This boot toppers are simple yet eye catching in their construction as they are knitted flat and seamed at the end. The cabled pattern is very effective, using both knit and purl stitches to create a cable within a cable effect.

This headband or earwarmer is simple yet eye catching in it’s construction as it is knitted flat and seamed at the end.

This headband is very eye catching with a split cable pattern using both knit and purl stitches. It is knitted fat and seamed at the end with some shaping at each end. It matches the Double Dutch Cabled Cowl.

This cowl is very simple yet eye catching in it’s construction as it is knitted flat and seamed at the end.

These boot toppers or cuffs are designed to match the headband and cowl using the same cable pattern.

This cowl is simple yet eye catching in it’s construction as it is knitted fat and seamed at the end. It includes both written and charted instructions.

This set consists of a headband/earwarmer, short cowl and boot toppers. It uses the diagonal basket weave stitch which has a really interesting texture that you will love.

Need an easy fitting pullover with a gorgeous stitch pattern and an easy roll neck? This is your garment! A generous amount of positive ease make it the perfect top layer for all your cold weather outings. A gorgeous knitted belt adds the perfect amount of shaping to a cape you’ll never want to take off!

These leg warmers were first published in issue 49 of Knit Now magazine. The diagonal basket weave pattern is unusual and very effective, but you will soon pick up the repeating pattern. It is achieved by knitting and purling through back loops.

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This cowl was designed to match the very popular Corn Rows Cabled Headband and boot toppers which are also available in my pattern store. It is knitted flat and seamed at the end.

These boot toppers were designed to match the very popular Corn Rows Cabled Headband. They are knitted flat and seamed at the end. The cabled section is knitted first and the stitches for the ribbing are picked up and knitted at the end.

These cute little boot cuffs are a fabulous project to knit if you would like to try your hand at lace for the first time.

These boot cuffs are the perfect quick knit that you have been looking for! You can whip up a pair in just a couple of evenings in front of the tv watching your favourite series. They feature a cute little umbrella motif with raindrops. Knit them in a matching pair or as fraternal twins if you are a little bit more adventurous!

This scarf has very quickly become one of my absolute favourite accessories. I had great fun knitting it, because as it grew I was able to wear it as I continued to work extra rows on the bottom! This came in really handy as we were going through a particularly cold snap at the time.

This is a free pattern for 3 different kinds of cup coasters and 2 different kinds of mug hugs.

Ziga Zig Ahh! is one of my favourite cowls. The stitch pattern creates a really eye-catching pattern where they appear to zig and zag across the finished material. It is created by knitting and slipping the stitches, and so it is an easy pattern to pick up. Perfect for TV knitting or taking with you when you are on the go running errands.

These boot cuffs are really quick to knit up. They are perfect for a beginner project. The instructions can be followed to knit either in the round or flat and seamed at the end.

This headband is designed with an interesting corn rows cable going down the middle. It is knitted flat and then seamed at the end. Instructions include provisional cast on and graft or cable cast on and seaming. The front of the headband is wider than the back. This is achieved using increases and decreases.

This headband is perfect for the autumn and winter weather. Unlike hats it will not come off if you are taking part in an activity outdoors or if it is too windy. It is a perfect fit, not too tight and not too loose.

This pattern was designed with people very new to knitting in mind. My daughter wanted a simple accessory to wear in the colder weather. I also wanted to design something for those new to knitting in mind. Many patterns marketed as beginner are too hard or too boring.

You might be a little curious about the name I have given this headband. It is a line from a song in the show Hamilton which I was listening to A LOT when I was updating this pattern.

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