I wanted to design something that didn’t need a lot of concentration, so I could watch the TV while I knitted, but I still wanted to create a sweater that was strong on style, and that the man in my life would love.

Whether you’re headed for the slopes or the ski lodge, these textured legwarmers are right on style.

Pretty, neat socks in a pattern that gives just enough interest to the knitter, while being easy to memorise.

Here is another sweater I designed with my husband in mind. He likes his sweaters to fit well, and be comfortable around the neck and be ‘smart but not too smart’. Luckily he has me to translate all of that into a sweater design.

Autumn and Winter are great times for wrapping up warmly and going outside to stargaze for a while. When the nights are dark I often slip outside, preferably with a mug of coffee in hand, to watch the night sky for a few minutes. This year I know I’ll keep warm because I’ll be snuggled inside this coat, with the collar turned up to keep out the...

This long, chic tank features simple shaping and pretty patterning created with bands of linked double crochet stitches. It’s perfect for a day at the beach.

This thoughtfully designed cardigan with pockets is perfect for transitioning from season to season, as it can be layered with short or long sleeves underneath. A lacy feminine collar finishes things off perfectly and delicately.

An easy-to-wear sweater that moulds itself to the body.

This two-tone scarf is all about the yarn! A foundation mesh is made first with a smooth fingering-weight yarn. A super-bulky, roving-style yarn is then woven in and out of the mesh, giving you the chance to try your hand at some simple weaving.

A chunky/bulky weight cabled hairband, approximate dimensions 58 x 8cm / 22 x 3¼”.

The new, 2020 version of this pattern has been completely re-worked and re-written, and the sizes have been extended.

Embrace a little sailor chic in this sparkly cotton jumper, perfect for summer days!

A casual, easy to make sweater in DK weight yarn.

These mitts were designed with simplicity in mind.

Pattern now in English, French and German. French and German patterns have been translated by professional translators.

A walk around the Footdee – or Fittie – area of Aberdeen in Scotland on a cold, wet and windy afternoon was the starting point for this design. I was badly in need of a pair of mitts to keep my hands warm, and I imagined having a pair with extra-long cuffs that would stop the wind from whistling up my sleeves. When I got home, I sat down and de...

A perfect cooler-day sweater with an outdoorsy vibe, the Flinders sweater combines simple colourwork in the yoke with a textured stitch in the lower body and sleeves.

Get your Folklore style on in this cute little bonnet.

Pattern available in following sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large. Actual Chest Size: 35¾ (39¼, 43, 47¼, 50¼) in/91 (100, 109, 120, 127) cm bust circumference.

Bold shaping and confident styling combine to make this an easy to wear sweater. Dolman sleeves and funnel neck shaping ensure an on-trend look.

I heard the news that I was to receive an invitation to a garden party at Buckingham Palace when I was working on these socks. It seemed right to commemorate such a special occasion, and so ‘Garden party’ seemed like the ideal name for this pretty design.

Take the Summer with you wherever you go with this felted bag.

This is a smaller version of the Finsbury Park Sweater that I originally designed for my husband, and Gillespie is a small park close to the larger Finsbury Park in London, so it seemed like a good name for this junior-sized sweater.

The horned goats running around the yoke of this sweater are a traditional Scandinavian design, used here in a fun and way.

This pattern lets you try tapestry crochet in a small project that can be made in an evening.

Have you ever seen a British film from the 1940s called ‘I know where I’m going!’ or IKWIG, for short?

Looking at photos of 1960s Pop Art dresses by French couturier, Yves St Laurent, was the starting point of this design for a cute little mini skirt that is quick and simple to make.

An easy to wear sweater made just that little bit special by the inclusion of an eye catching motif panel running down the center front.

Traditional patterns from the Faroe Island decorate this handy bag. The little men and women are lining up to dance the annual line dance on the longest day of the year.

This lighter-weight sweater is designed with the weekend in mind. A comfortable, stretchy stitch moulds itself to the body, making it a sweater that can be lived in all day. The neckline is relaxed, and the contrast stripes can be as bold or as muted as you like.

This pretty floral top makes a perfect accompaniment to a summer wardrobe. Light and lacy, it will look great over camisoles and t-shirts.

This design features an innovative way to use long-repeat or ombre yarns that makes a feature of the way the garment pieces fit together because there are no side seams in this design. Instead, the slow-changing colors of the yarn are shown off to great advantage where the two pieces of the body meet in the center-back seam.

A smart everyday sweater with classic styling.

Make these pretty moss stitch accessories from just one ball of yarn.

This simple two-row shawl pattern has major visual impact.

This cozy cowl is long enough to wrap twice around your neck to keep out the cold-weather chills. The ingenious chain-link closure is fun to work and is sure to get noticed.

A lovely light and airy wrap in an ingeneous stitch pattern that’s a bit more challenging, but lots of fun to do.

Worked in one piece from waist to hem, this front-buttoning, A-line skirt has the appearance of a paneled skirt, thanks to post stitches.

A simple, drop-shoulder style and wide neckline make this a super-comfortable sweater for throwing on and relaxing in. Loose-fitting, with a drop hem, it can be worn over a tee or by itself.

For a quick and easy gift, why not try this cute bag, which uses simple stitches, with the added flourish of cute handles and buttons.

This is a super, easy-wearing sweater with three-quarter length sleeves and a flattering square neckline.

My Dad always used to bring me home a pomegranate when they were in the shops in Autumn – took me hours to eat the thing. I don’t think I actually liked the taste much, but it was very pretty to look at. Ever since then, I have associated pomegranates with Autumn and it seemed like a good idea to create a thicker pair of socks for Autumn and Wi...

These easy-to-knit socks could be an ideal ‘first sock’ knitting pattern. The pattern is easily memorised - just four rows - and this lets you concentrate on knitting the different parts of the sock instead.

Using just two balls of sport weight yarn, these stranded mitts are quick to make, and the stranded knitting technique is quite straightforward in this symmetrical pattern.

This warm weather cardigan is inspired by the simple shapes of clothing in south-east Asia. The clean lines make it a go-to piece for cool summer wear.

A lovely spike stitch pattern in three colours adorns this cowl. The crunchy texture and ever-changing colour sequences give lots of visual interest and make the pattern fun to work.

There are a lot of men in my family, and I listen to them when it comes to designing their sweaters. This cooler-weather sweater is a compilation of their collective ‘Ideal Sweater Wish List’.

This lovely beret combines the traditional Irish Rose motif with a stylish, contemporary design.

A warm, weekend sweater for wearing on lazy Sunday mornings. It’s simple to do, is worked mostly in the round, and is suitable for beginners.

A beautiful big all-over lace pattern adorns this top for the intermediate crocheter.

A lighter-weight sweater for wearing indoors or out, Stonehaven’s smart-casual styling and subtle texture stitch on the sleeves and upper body make this a very versatile and easy to wear piece.

This design features an innovative way to use long-repeat or ombre yarns that makes a feature of the way the garment pieces fit together because there are no side seams in this design. Instead, the slow-changing colors of the yarn are shown off to great advantage where the two pieces of the body meet in the center-back seam.

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The best hat for cold weather? I hope so. I thought a lot about all the features I needed in my perfect winter hat whilst I designed it, and I worked on three prototypes before I was completely happy with the design.

Flowing lines make this art deco–inspired poncho a statement piece. The heavy tassels at each corner add weight to the hem and style to this poncho.

Many people know of Wester Ross in Scotland as a place hard-hit by the Highland clearances of the 19th century. Hundreds, if not thousands of people were forcibly removed from the land, to make way for sheep grazing, which was more profitable for the landowners. Many left Scotland for ever, travelling to America and Canada to start new lives th...

I was very interested in some photographs of I saw of the Alésia Museum Visitor Centre in France. Although it is a stunning, circular building full of light, it was the outside of the building that I found most interesting. It is encased within a wooden herringbone structure, creating a very beautiful appearance. I think it must be the knitter ...

A chunky/bulky weight envelope-style cozy suitable for an ipad or other tablet, approximate dimensions 24x18.5x1cm / 9½x7¼x½”.

My store cards fill my purse to bursting, so I decided to make them a wallet of their own in bright colours that I would be able to spot easily in my bag. I chose a pattern that is easy to work, but results in an interesting, textured finish, whether worked in stripes or made plain.

A good-sized shoulder shawl or kerchief in an easy, textured stitch that grows quickly.

A square pillow cover, simple and quick to knit in stocking stitch and bulky yarn.

A neat, well-fitting cover for your e reader.