The At Midnight collection was designed for the Old Maiden Aunt yarn club, Autumn 2012 and was made available to non-club members in January 2013.

The idea for the Doggerland collection first came to me when I was looking at artefacts in the National Museum of Denmark’s Prehistory section. I was looking at a bone antler fragment carved with beautiful, simple designs when my partner started reading aloud a piece about the lost region of Doggerland – a Mesolithic landscape now lost to the North Sea between the UK and Scandinavia. I loved the simplicity of the carved antler and I loved the story of a lost landscape that once formed a land bridge between Denmark (where I grew up) and Britain (where I now live).

The Hygge - Knit the Things You Love to Wear collection celebrates a truly Scandinavian concept.that means “a feeling of comfort, cosiness, and happiness”. The collection contains five small projects all relating to aspects of hygge – from spending time with good friends to drinking a mug of hot chocolate after a long, cold day. The knitting patterns are all small accessories that use between one and two skeins of Nordic yarns.

This Thing of Paper is a knitting book that urges you to make stuff. Available as a printed book with digital download or as an ebook.

Inspired by Art Nouveau and the composer Alma Schindler-Mahler, Alma’s Song is a simple and elegant shawl knitted in rich jewel colours.

The Astrid hat takes its name and inspiration from Swedish children’s author Astrid Lindgren whose works lit up my childhood.

This pattern was designed for the Old Maiden Aunt yarn club, Autumn 2012 and was made available to non-club members in January 2013.

This pattern was designed for the Old Maiden Aunt yarn club, Autumn 2012 and was made available to non-club members in January 2013.

Baudkin is a chilled, textured hat perfect for a one-off skein of pretty, handdyed DK yarn — or those two balls of double-knitting you have in your stash.

This pattern is fully written and charted, and is suitable for intermediate knitters.

In Scandinavia you are never far from the sea - something the Vikings used to their advantage over a thousand years ago. “Brygga” (broo-ga) means ‘jetty’ in Swedish and the cowl draws its inspiration from the sunny, yet chilly hours whiled away on jetties trying half-heartedly to catch fish and watching the horizon.

This hat radiates joy.

Byatt is an asymmetrical shawl inspired by the English novelist A.S. Byatt and is the first pattern in my 2015 series Authors & Artists.

Canny Lass is a semi-circular shawl worked from the top down with small lace bands and a wide applied edge. It is suitable for intermediate knitters who are comfortable following lace instructions.

Catterline is inspired by the relaxed pullovers worn by artist Joan Eardley whilst painting in the Scottish fishing village of Catterline. The chevron stitch pattern mimics the brushstrokes Eardley used to depict the fierce winds and waves of her adopted home.

The shawl is inspired by a photo of competitive kite flying in the Chinese region of Weifang. I saw it at a photo exhibition and the explosion of colours and forms stayed with me. I began thinking about how I could translate this image into knitting and this is the result.

Cuillin is one of those garments you instinctly reach for.

Dryocampa is a perky, textured hat perfect for a one-off skein of pretty handdyed DK — or those two balls of double-knitting you have in your stash.

This shawl is knitted top-down using just one skein of beautiful hand-dyed sock yarn. It makes for a great beginning lace project while more experienced knitters will appreciate how easy it is to modify.

Using simple stitches to great effect, the Ertebolle hat takes its inspiration from the geometric patterns found on early pottery.

Fika (fee-ka) is the first pattern in the Hygge - Knit the Things You Love to Wear collection. This pattern will be released on August 31, 2015.

Frances Herself is an asymmetrical shawl inspired by the English/Scottish artist Frances Macdonald McNair. It is part of my series Authors & Artists.

Inspired by a Scottish archaeological site, the Gillean Hat is a great introduction to colourwork.

The Gillean wrist warmers are designed to be a project suitable for colourwork beginners. The wrist warmers employ no shaping nor increases/decreases, thus allowing the knitter to focus on the meditative nature of of the knitting.

Hillhead is a little hat that I designed on a whim whilst travelling. I had brought three balls of yarn with me and sat doodling on a ferry when I suddenly remembered a pullover my gran had knitted for me as a child. The memory of that pullover formed the basis of the colourwork pattern. And of course I had to add a pom pom.

Hoxne is named after a small village in Suffolk.

This pattern is named for the Glasgow neighbourhood of Hyndland, an area known for the decorative Art Nouveau tiles in the doorways to 19th century apartment blocks.

Karise is knitted using just one skein of beautiful hand-dyed sock yarn. The stocking stitch section showcases the pretty yarn whilst the easy lace section flows organically from one shape to another.

This is a gorgeous little one-skein project, perfect for using a special skein of hand-dyed sock yarn – and a great first shawl too

This pattern was originally published in Echoes of Heather and Stone, a collection curated by Carol Feller.

Lausavisa is a traditional yoked jumper worked from the bottom-up. It uses a near-seamless construction which means minimal finishing is required.

The Lindgren mittens are as Nordic as they come.

Mahy is a shawl inspired by the New Zealand author Margaret Mahy.

Methera is an old word that means four in the old sheep-counting system in North England. It is also the name of the 4-ply yarn produced by the Lancaster yarn shop, Northern Yarn.

Working with plant-dyed yarns reminds me how lucky we are to have great, thoughtful yarnies: people passionate about the animals, people making something true to the landscape in which the wool is grown, people with an eye for subtle colours.

Proserpine is a half-circle shawl designed to showcase a stunning 4-ply/fingering-weight yarn.

The hat is named after Elizabeth Purslowe, a woman printer working in 17th century England. Female printers were rare in the Early Modern Period and often mocked for their perceived ‘lack of skill’. It goes without saying that Purslowe’s books are stunning pieces of work.

The Ronaes shawl is inspired by marine archaeological finds at the Ronaes Skov settlement in eastern Denmark. The site bears evidence of systematic fishing - and I was inspired to use a geometric motif reminiscent of both fish scales and primitive fykes.

Roskilde is knitted top-down using just one skein of beautiful hand-dyed sock yarn. Its modular nature means that you can modify the pattern and use every last yard of your precious yarn. Please note that the pattern is charts-only.

The Scollay cardigan is a bottom-up cardigan with lace details at the bottom rib, wrists and yoke. It is designed to be an easy-to-wear cardigan and is knitted in a beautifully heathered Scottish yarn.

This pattern was designed for the Old Maiden Aunt yarn club, Autumn 2012 and was made available to non-club members in January 2013.

Sometimes you just want to knit something beautiful.

The fingerless mitts are named after the Danish Sunday pastime of heading into the woods - the name translates literally to ‘forest trip’.

Storegga is a crescent-shaped shawl knitted in a heavy laceweight on large needles to create drape and shape.

Often people say that shawls are difficult to wear. I set out to design a shawl that was as practical and easy to wear as it is beautiful. Meet Summerisle.

This pattern is available as part of the Drift Collection ebook. Some single digital patterns will be released in September 2016

Top Hygge is a slouchy hat knitted in the round. It features an easy lace pattern and a cheeky pompom on top.

This easy shawl is knitted top-down using just one skein of beautiful hand-dyed sock yarn. It offers optional beading and intuitive instructions on how to modify its size.

Tryghed is Danish for “feeling safe, secure and comfortable”. It is a one-skein hat with a striking crown formed by converging rib patterns. The various ribbed patterns used throughout Tryghed ensure a great and easy fit - you may choose to use the hat as a beanie or block it out as a semi-beret (as shown).

Vedbaek is a real comfort knit knitted in a lofty 4-ply yarn. Despite looking complex, the shawl is at its heart a simple, rhythmic knit designed to give you comfort both during its making and afterwards.

Vinterskov (da: winter forest) is a pullover designed to keep you warm and cosy whenever the sun is far away. It has extra-long sleeves for that irresistible sweater-paw look, seamless construction, a very casual fit, and an easy colourwork yoke.

This pattern was inspired by a 2016 visit to York Minster, a stunning 15th century Gothic cathedral in the north of England. I was particularly moved by the Rose Window in the south transept.

This pattern was inspired by a 2016 visit to York Minster, a stunning 15th century Gothic cathedral in the north of England. I was particularly moved by the Rose Window in the south transept.

Inspired by worked antler fragments, Ythan is a snug unisex hat worked in a rustic aran-weight yarn.

This delicate scarf knits up quickly and uses exactly one ball of Fyberspates Cumulus. You can modify the length of the scarf to use slightly less or more depending upon your preferences.

“Larisa” is an elegant scarf designed for one ball of Rowan Kidsilk Haze. It makes a perfect gift: a scarf which would both work with an everyday outfit and yet be pretty enough to wear for special occasions.

One of the joys of kettle-dyed yarn is how the semi-solid colour shimmers. The Seaforth hat is designed to showcase the subtle colour shifts and it takes just one skein.