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“But I don’t want to go among mad people,“ Alice remarked.

Materials

I needed a quick pattern to teach a group of 7-12th graders to knit and the concept of this hat came to mind.

This pattern was designed with the goal of keeping my hands busy while I’m homeschooling my children. Elementary age instruction requires lots of patience and repetition, so I like to have a project in hand while I supervise independent work. I wanted a pattern that is easy to memorize, but that would fit my feet better than plain stockinette ...

Petrichor is a word that means the pleasant smell of rain falling on the dry earth.

A Speed Boost is a strip of arrows on the racing track of a popular video game. When you drive over the speed boost, you get exactly what it sounds like - an extra boost of speed!

Strobe is a technique-based sock that’s knit flat!

At the end of a long day of work, you’re usually dirty, tired, and looking forward to putting up your feet. Repose is a pattern that is as relaxing to knit as it is to wear. They’re perfect for a cool evening after a long day of work but are still functional when you need to pop your boots back on for evening chores.

Haycorn was inspired by the desire to create a pattern that is comfortable, enjoyable to knit, and wonderfully luxurious to wear.

Raptors! Is inspired-by and designed-for Yarnaceous Fibers’ Socktober box!

Pleached trees are created by training trees to a square frame,

Do you run out of scrunchies in your house? Somehow, between my daughter and myself, we always seem to lose them! This pattern includes two different techniques to create your own scrunchies!

A friend told me once that sometimes you just have to eat ice cream for breakfast.

“On the walls, lanterns shone with gemstones –

Yarn

Please note that a double-ended hook is required for this pattern, but I’ve chosen a size and style that can be easily obtained at most box stores like Joann’s or Michaels

Creel is a fast, soothing blanket square.

“Malthinae!” is a spell used by Eragon, the protagonist of the Inheritence Cycle by Christopher Paolini. The word means to confine or bind; in this case, i’m using it to confine your feet in snuggly wool! Bind them up well and be warm!

One of my themes this year has been to enjoy the yarn that i’ve already purchased in the past and to be more intentional about my purchasing. Have I been 100% successful at it? Nope! This project, however, has brought me lots of joy and allowed me to use up lots of scraps & partial skeins of yarn, which I’ve enjoyed a lot.

Nyneve is a name for the Lady of the Lake.

Vacillate (v.): To waver in mind, will, or feeling: Hesitate in choice

A fire crackles in the fireplace,

This shawl is named for the yarn that inspired it :

Ascent (n.):

This pattern is also available for FREE on my blog

This pattern is also available for FREE on my blog HERE

Aquifer (n.): an underground layer of rock or earth which holds groundwater.

Are you looking for new ways to knit socks?  Have you been considering toe-up socks but don’t know where to start? This is the pattern for you! Boiled is the first in my series of stockinette socks.  Dip your toes in with this first pattern - it’s as easy as boiling an egg! This pattern is also available as a free YouTube series.  Video 1 is he...

When I first wore this top in public

Memories are such an interesting concept.

Summer is the perfect time to relax outside and enjoy a little lunch or dinner.

Have you had your eye on gradient yarns, but you don’t know where to start using them? Or have you maybe had a set of yarns that would fade perfectly together, but you need the perfect pattern?

If you’ve seen kids (and adults!) running around with their arms as straight out behind their bodies as possible, you’ve seen the “ninja run!”

Lace flows gently across the border of this shawl in a sweet, symmetrical pattern.

I had a deadline to name this shawl, and as the deadline approached I couldn’t find the right words to describe it.

Dayspring - a synnonym for the dawn; “the first appearance of light in the morning, followed by the sunrise.”

This pattern was originally created for a collaboration through a professional knitwear designer group. The collaboration focuses on the topic of identity.

Hot sun; lapping waves; soft sand; seaweed. Seaweed?

“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.”

Are you a knitter who’s wondered about learning crochet, or a crocheter who has wanted to learn Tunisian? You’re in the right place!

Have you ever needed a boost of confidence

“Where are the songs of Spring? Ay, where are they?

If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain;

There is an ancient legend which claims that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain in Rome, you will be sure to return to Rome again one day. Coin shaped lace cascades down these socks like coins being thrown into a fountain. Knit your wishes into these socks, or simply enjoy the easy, breezy, coin lace.

Dropping stitches is something all knitters try to avoid, but what if the mistake we fear could be turned into something beautiful when used intentionally? Trust me, follow my careful instructions, and let the stitches fall at the right time! Once you lose your fear of dropped stitches, you’ll fall into the soothing rhythm of this sock and be f...

“Since the dawn of time, storytellers have enchanted audiences with their words. But there is an even rarer gift. There are those, who by reading out loud, can bring characters to life. Out of books and into our world. Most of these Silvertongues, as they are know prefer to keep their skills a secret but some do not even know this gift is their...

“Frodo lay for some time awake, and looked up at the stars glinting through the pale roof of quivering leaves. …At last lulled by the wind in the boughs above, and the sweet murmur of the falls of Nimrodel below, Frodo fell asleep…”

What’s a Gunnle Bug?

Columns of cozy cables combine with the stretch and comfortable fit of ribbing to give you this little gem of a glove! It gives the fun of cable knitting, but will finish much more quickly than a larger project!

“Bears love honey and I’m a Pooh Bear, so I do care, so i’ll climb there; I’m so rumbly in my tumbly, time for something sweet!” ~Winnie the Pooh

Nothing says warmth like columns of cozy cables! These socks are adorned with classically inspired cables, but with modern touches. The smaller cables on the side expand for a lacy feel, and taper down into a sweet honeycomb at the toe!

“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.”

“Whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul… and… it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people’s hats off - then I account it high time to get to the sea as soon as I can.” ~ Herman Melville, “Moby Dick”

There’s a well-known episode of Doctor Who in which Rose Tyler is forced to be separated from the Doctor forever (sigh).

This shawl is an adventure of your own choosing – a doodle with yarn! Following the pattern will give you a shawl exactly like the sample, but i’ve also included tips to mix up the sections and color changes to make the shawl your own!

Weave your own magic with this shawl! Choose bright colors like the Lady of Shalott, or soothing neutrals, then weave them together!

Bulwark is a shawl and cowl pattern that will keep you warm and protected against the cold!

Have you ever bought the perfect skein of indie dyed yarn and then not known what to make with it? You’re not alone! Now you can use those gorgeous skeins to make socks as unique as the yarn you love!

Frothy waves, splashing mermaid tails, and sandy beaches glide gently along the edge of this versatile crescent shawl.

Whenever I was cold as a child, my Mom’s first response was “put on some socks!” These will definitely do the trick! They’re ideal comfy lounging socks - thicker than regular socks, but not quite as thick or dense as slippers.

This pattern is the companion to my Kari Slouchy Hat pattern. It features the same broken rib pattern, but in a slightly more compact gauge for optimal warmth and comfort.

One of my fondest memories of the Summer after I graduated High School is the many nights spent out late - bowling, then coffee at our favorite coffee shop. It felt like freedom and adulthood because that’s how you feel when you graduate High School.

Crafters are a naturally generous bunch - we love to make and give fiber-y gifts to those around us, and we’re very good at it! Sometimes, however, we forget to make ourselves gifts.

Calling all dragon riders!

Designed to match the rest of my Honeycomb 2.0 set, this pattern features a relaxed, squishy cable over the whole hand of the mitten, with a variety of sizing options that will fit anyone from child to adult!

I’ve recently discovered a love of making hats, and for this hat I wanted one that would be warm, but light weight enough to not make the wearer overheat.

A couple years ago I made a honeycomb cowl pattern that calls for 2 strands of this yarn held together; This is the new and improved version that only uses one strand of yarn, and features a larger honeycomb cable that allows the scarf a nice squishy feel.

I was asked to design an infinity scarf for a bride and her bridal party that can also double as a shoulder wrap for a winter wedding if necessary. She asked for light weight but warm, and cabled; This is what I came up with.

There’s a well-known episode of Doctor Who in which Rose Tyler is forced to be separated from the Doctor forever sigh.

Newtown is a cushy garter and cable scarf that can be worn in a variety of styles. It’s a quick knit, and would also be a good first cable knitting project. It is also reversible in the sense that I love how the reverse side looks as well!

Almost Aran is a scarf that features the lovely cabling seen on aran sweaters, but is a smaller project than a full sweater! Get your cable fix without having to worry about finishing a whole sweater!

Ode to Summer is the first in my series of seasonally themed hats. Ode to Autumn Hat is the second. Place both hats in your Ravelry cart for a bundle discount - no coupon code needed! If you already own Ode to Autumn, Ode to Summer will come up at an automatic discount!

This winter has been cold! Never before have I needed so many warm squishy scarves to keep me warm! This scarf comes in 3 sizes, and is completely reversible!

I used to live much further from the city then I do now - we would get up early in the total quiet, and watch the sun rise.

One Christmas, my sister in law asked me to knit her the perfect slouchy hat, so here is my ideal slouchy hat!

Indulge in the artistry of knitting with our Black Walnut Infinity Scarf pattern. This intermediate-level project offers a delightful challenge for seasoned knitters looking to expand their skills. The scarf features a captivating vertical lattice pattern that adds depth and texture to the design, making it a stylish and versatile accessory fo...

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I love working lace in the round, because you don’t have to worry about what’s going on with the wrong side of your work - you’re always working on the right side! This pattern is great for beginner lace knitting, because you always see the right side of your work, and the simple lace pattern works in a predictable manner. It also does not req...

Sneaking out on a balcony at night to whisper (or shout) sweet nothings to your love can be chilly business! These thick Mitts will keep you warm! They knit up quickly, and would make wonderful gifts for friends and loved ones.

Waiting outside all night for your love to sneak out on a balcony can be cold business! These thick wool mitts will keep you warm, whether you’re waiting outside for your love, or just loving the fact that it’s now Fall here in the Northern Hemisphere! They knit up quickly, and would make wonderful gifts for friends and loved ones!

This pattern is one of my older ones and contains only one size. It is currently priced to reflect the limited size range. I’m working on updating it (the current file is from 2014), so please bear that in mind as you decide whether to make this project or not. This pattern has been tested, but not tech edited, which will be remedied before re...