These mittens are based on imaginary graphic patterns made in colourwork, it’s almost like making doodles with yarn. You know when you’re in a meeting and start drawing and you just can’t stop? Here are your Doodling Mittens Kids Edition (there’s an adult version too) – lots of simple stitch patterns to choose from in each section – which also ...

One Skein Shawl

Colourwork mittens MKAL

Two-in-one-pattern: Headband AND hat. You make the headband first and can choose to stop there or continue to make a hat from the headband. Both will give you a double layer over the ears to keep them extra warm.

“Midsummer is one of the most popular celebrations in Sweden - celebrating the solstice brings hope of light and warmth to all after the long, dark winter,” says Kristin Blom. “Celebrations centre around flowers and leaves – we decorate a pole with flowers, we wear garlands in our hair, and we pick seven

This shawl was inspired by making a stitch pattern with slipped stitches that would look great on both right side and wrong side. Isn’t it quite nice when shawls are reversible? Worked in a fab blend of llama and silk fibres, the drape and the feel of the shawl is truly great. The stitch pattern is easy to remember – exactly what you’re looking...

Siw är en lättstickad oversize topp som stickas uppifrån- och ned. Ett vackert spetsparti på varje ärm som föreställer blåklockor ger extra stickglädje medan den enkla slätstickningen på resten av plagget visar upp

When my good friends Hanna and Mathieu were expecting their first child, the work in progress name was “Spruitje” (little brussels sprout in Flemish). Of course, Spruitje needs a harvesting blanket full of rows of carrots, cherries, aubergines – and brussels sprouts. This blanket has been designed not just to provide the baby with a cosy and cu...

This blanket is thin and warm and the intriguing pattern made with twists (small cables that you make without a cable needle). It will keep your interest up and make for a fun knitting. The soft and beautiful shades of rainbow colours makes for a beautiful and happy baby blanket. The instructions include charts as well as written instructions.

This baby is named Margaux, she is my niece and I made this cardigan for her before I knew her. The cardigan has of course been named after her.

What is better than tea with a good friend? And a knitting designer friend at that! One of my best friends, and as it happens, also my knitting mentor, Anna Maltz, is one of those friends you want to have tea with. Anna is the creator of the Marlisle technique – where two strands of yarn magically become three colours and you never need to worr...

This is two patterns in one! The Karusell sweater for older kids (3 to 10 years) and Karusellita (Newborn to 2 years) for the smaller children.

Small children who refuse to wear mittens of any kind – sound familiar? I realised one day my son Gabriel would probably use half mittens if he had any (especially since I prefer those myself before the real cold kicks in). Half mittens are a great step between seasons - no matter the age!

During a lunar eclipse, you see the Earth’s shadow creeping across the moon’s face. First the shadow appears as a dark lens, until the it completely covers the moon. Then the shadow on the moon’s face can suddenly change: instead of dark, it appears red - a Blood Moon.

Inside the Box is a summer tee where the front has an intriguing stitch pattern and the back has the va-va-voom-factor. The front features a repetitive graphic pattern of circles that fit nicely inside squares (that is easy to memorise while knitting). Two cables frame the front pattern panel. The sassier back, with a deep opening and many smal...

Elliot is a cosy unisex child cardigan that starts with a bias bottom worked in 2 pieces of garter stitch with eyelet rows for an entertaining construction. From the bottom piece you pick up stitches and work the rest from the bottom-up. Knitted in organic, soft, smooth and lovely hand-dyed merino, this will be a lovely treat for any baby (and ...

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Ravelry and the internet community at large have provided me with a lot of amazing free patterns over the years, patterns that have allowed me to continue to learn and grow as a knitter. I want to give something back, so here is the Elliot newborn size free for anyone to knit. Larger sizes can be bought in my Ravelry shop. The newborn size is w...

A set of cables and swirls of ice cream to top it off - that’s the Llamalicious mittens in a nutshell. Knitted in organic llama yarn they are soft, warm and cosy in every way. The pattern is symmetrical and each mitten a mirror of the other. The instructions are written for left and right hand, but it’s up to you which way you prefer the swirls...

Everybody’s idea of a perfect hat is different. Mine is a tight-fitting cloche or beanie, and if it has a matching shawl and mittens – even better! This, my first ever hat construction, also turns out to be my favourite hat so far. What’s not to love about the classic cables paired with spiral twists that go around the hat in a lovely swirl, li...

This is a simple, entertaining and playful baby sweater in seven sizes ranging from newborn to three years old. It is worked from the bottom-up, starting with the lower body and moving on to the sleeves first – saving the fun of the yoke for last.

I love shawls in unexpected shapes. This one falls in between a shawl, a wrap and a scarf, meaning you can use it in many ways! The lacy character makes it look lovely over a dress for a party or even a wedding, but will look just as fab around your neck on a chilly autumn morning.

Elliot is a cosy unisex baby cardigan that starts with a bias bottom worked in 2 pieces of garter stitch with eyelet rows for an entertaining construction. From the bottom piece you pick up stitches and work the rest from the bottom-up.

The Elegant Ellen shawl is worked from the top-down using two colours of fingering weight yarn. I designed this shawl as a birthday gift for my friend Ellen’s 50th birthday. She is an accomplished and very elegant businesswoman, often dressed in high-end suits for important international meetings - often paired with Doc Martens boots. Just like...

This shawl is based on a variation of the stitch pattern I made for the Aptenodytes cardigan, a collaboration with Anna Maltz, published in the “Penguin” collection. It uses a combination of garter stitch, eyelet rows and daisy stitch. Daisy stitches take a little time to work (and can be almost frustrating), but I definitely think the effort i...

The Aptenodytes cardigan is one of 11 engaging patterns from Penguin: a Knit Collection by Anna Maltz - a printed book packed with patterns, photographs, illustrations and stories, all inspired by penguins. Available from annamaltz.com and your LYS for £18.50. It comes with a complimentary PDF download code.

This is a very simple pattern for fingerless mittens. It was made for a man, size M hands circa. Use bigger needles for bigger sizes, they would normally be a bit big for females. But playing with needles and gauges you can still find the right fit. I added a little touch to the finished result with a small detail with a button, just to finish ...

Small clutch purse - a perfect gift for a good friend! Ideal for carrying currencies when abroad or just a favourite lipstick or jewelry.

Here is a simple pattern of a sleeve that will fit most netbooks and pads, such as the iPad. The sleeve is finished with a button and a simple crochet hook.