All patterns to be released February 21, 2015

New Orleans Knits is part of my Armchair Travel Series and I am releasing 3 patterns that are part of the ebook now just in time for Mardi Gras! The remaining 2 patterns will be available February 20th! 5 patterns for $15 is half off individual pricing!

Peppercorn Cowls are the sequel to my Cracked Pepper Cowls from last year. They were so popular I decided to Peppercorn Cowls are going to be as fun (maybe more?) as the Cracked Pepper Cowls.

A sock series inspired by those who inspire us!

Splash of Color Yarns was my choice for the Dragonfly Dreams socks. Lisa is the fiber artist behind it and her yarns are colorful! I met her at the Washtenaw Fiber Fair and just fell in love with all of the colors. You can find them here: https://splashofcoloryarns.com/

Ooooooh I bet you’re smelling it right now in your head lol!

Have you tried mini skeins yet? Are you hooked? When I first started seeing them I thought , “what would I do with them? Now I can’t get enough of these bundles of color and joy. Willow Grove is a great place to start if you new to mini skeins or have a collection of them! Maybe you have some leftover sock yarn you want to use. Either way Willo...

The Texas Two Step is part of my Armchair Travels 2018 collection!

I think most of us are familiar with the Beverly Hillbillies song about black gold and Texas tea. You may be singing it to yourself right now! When I saw this color from Iron Wheel Farms I knew if had to be part of Armchair Travels 2018 and our trip to Texas.

I love yarn and I knit with many different types of yarn. Once in a while I find a yarn that leaves me breathless and such is the case with Smitten DK from Why Knot Fibers. Smitten is 100% made in the mitten. I found it at the Wine and Wool Festival this past winter and snatched it right up! I wanted to use it for our trip to Texas. Lone Mitten...

I didn’t think I could do a trip to Texas and not have Magnolia Farms and Fixer Upper part of the mix of designs for our get together. I’m a big fan of the show!

Blue Mule Fiber is the best in Texas!

Blue Mule Fiber is the best in Texas!

I visited The Yarn Garden in Charlotte, Michigan last year and met AJ from AJHC wools. Not only is she a delight but her yarns are beautiful. I’ve used her yarns in 2 different designs now and just bought some of her mini skeins to play with. You can find her at fiber festivals like Wine and Wool or shop here:

I am doing a series called Mitten State Socks and this is one of them. There is so much talent in my home state of Michigan that I wanted to use the talented fiber artists to showcase my designs based on Michigan aka the mitten state.

One Row Mitts are fast and easy and perfect for your stash yarn! They are knit flat and the unique construction gives them a nice finished look. There’s really nothing more to say about these charmers! I usually go on and on but for once I’m speechless. The yarn from Iron Wheel Farms is just delightful! Happy knitting!

What a spooktacular time for a KAL with Jackie and the gorgeous and fun colors of Lucky Violet?

I cried like a baby when Maya Angelou died. That such a soul had departed this earth made me sad and happy at the same time. Ms. Angelou didn’t come into my life until about ten years ago. I remember when I first read some of her work and the first time I heard her speak I was so moved by every single word she spoke in that voice.

We all know this song. It’s part of our introduction to primary school and the English language. We know it by heart . I can remember my teacher pointing to the letters on the chalkboard as we sang along with this easily remembered song. Are you singing it yet?

A trip to Florence wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the beautiful country side of the Tuscan Valley. Famed for its marvelous scenery, the landscape combines colorful rolling hills, splendid ancient villas, mountains and rivers. Rich in history, a visit to Tuscany represents a journey of leisure, pleasure and above all, discovery.

Who doesn’t like parmesan cheese? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t. I was inspired to knit a companion to the Lasagna Scarf for our virtual trip to Italy. I think the cables and the yarn are the perfect combination for this design.

The Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy is famous for it’s beautiful gardens and sculptures. “Tindaro Screpolato is an enormous bronze statue located in the Boboli Garden in Florence, Italy. There’s a draw to the statue that, all at once, depicts strength and fragility. There’s a sense of loyalty, power, and persistence in the face of adversity.”...

That’s right, it’s just a sleeve. Knit from cuff to cuff minus the sweater it is a great scarf or hand warmer. Not to mention FUN! So grab some coffee, put in a good movie and knit yourself a sleeve. Just a sleeve…

Thick delicious cables adorn this easy to knit, easy to wear cowl. I was inspired by the yarn from Arctic Krafts and totally, awesomely happy with the results. Buy this yarn lol! The center cable panel is framed with slipped stitches and an I cord selvedge. This is one of those pieces you’ll knit for yourself and everyone you know!

Glinda is the 14th design in my Tribute Series! Available only as part of Sock Tributes II until January 2017.

Part of my Sock Tributes II

I love summer. I love the warm sunshine, the breezes blowing in my windows and enjoying the outdoors. And I love food. There’s something special about our summer treats and the company we enjoy while eating them. I was thrilled when the Lucky Violet Color Co approached me about designing a sock and I said yes with enthusiasm! I picked one of my...

It was brought to my attention recently that I’ve been designing for 10 years. I started thinking about my knitting adventure and how I started. Many years ago I saw a book in a fabric store by Lesley Stanfield that had nothing but stitches. I was a fairly new knitter but I bought that book (I still have it!) because I was so intrigued by the p...

Last in my Peppercorn Cowl Series!

Last in my Peppercorn Cowl Series!

Part of my Peppercorn Cowl Series!

“You can talk if you like about bacon and greens, speak of roast turkey and game, you can sing all the praises of Boston baked beans; I relish them all but my greatest delight is a big piece of gooseberry pie! Oh how I love gooseberry pie, oh my, how I love gooseberry pie, since the time of the flood there’s been nothing so good; as luscious as...

New Orleans Knits is part of my Armchair Travel Series. 5 patterns for $15 is half off individual pricing!

New Orleans Knits is part of my Armchair Travel Series. 5 patterns for $15 is half off individual pricing!

New Orleans Knits is part of my Armchair Travel Series. 5 patterns for $15 is half off individual pricing!

New Orleans Knits is part of my Armchair Travel Series and I am releasing 3 patterns that are part of the ebook just in time for Mardi Gras! 5 patterns for $15 is half off individual pricing!

Oh how we will miss our beloved characters from Downton Abbey! I designed Downton Farewell as a companion to last years Mrs. Hughes Refusal. I didn’t want to limit myself to any of the characters as i love them all and will miss them terribly. It’s funny how attached we can become to a show and its storyline. Do you have a favorite character?

Relativity is the second of 6 socks in the Sock Tributes II Series. Everyone other month (October, December, February, April, June, August on the 20th a new Tribute pattern will be released!**

Third in the Peppercorn Cowl Series! A new design will be released on the 15th of the month through March.

Second design in my Peppercorn Cowl Series! Release date is November 15, 2015. Each month for 6 months a new cowl design will be released on the 15th of the month!

I love to knit leaves and Leaf Peepers are so much fun! The stitch has a slightly embossed look and is easily remembered.

Rotten Rafters is part of my Peppercorn Cowl ebook. There will be a total of 6 patterns!

First of the Sock Tributes II ebook. 5 more designs will be added in the next year!

Part of my Peppercorn Cowls Collection! These cowls are a sequel to my Cracked Pepper Cowls which were so popular last year. The first design, Poplars End will be released October 15, 2015. On the 15th of the month through March 2016 another design will be released! Let’s have some fun!

Solid Socks Group Aug./Sept. Mystery Sock!!!

Muir Trail Socks are part of my Tribute sock series!

Part of my tribute sock series!

Part of my Vintage Postcards Series!

One of my favorite designs!

Sibling relationships - 80 percent of Americans have at least one - outlast marriages, survive the death of parents, and resurface after quarrels that would sink any friendship. They flourish in a thousand incarnations of closeness and distance, warmth, loyalty and distrust.“ - Erica E. Goode

Tribute #3 in my collection is to Maya Angelou. I cried like a baby when Maya Angelou died. That such a soul had departed this earth made me sad and happy at the same time. Ms. Angelou didn’t come into my life until about ten years ago. I remember when I first read some of her work and the first time I heard her speak I was so moved by every si...

First is the Phyll’s Twills series! Plump twills on a stockinette stitch background with garter edges create a sophisticated cowl that can be dressed up or down depending on the mood.

The name of this beautiful yarn inspired a search for beautiful beaches. Look what I found! Who knew there are pink beaches on our beautiful planet? Shells and pink beaches were my inspiration for the socks.

The name of this beautiful yarn inspired a search for beautiful beaches. Look what I found! Who knew there are pink beaches on our beautiful planet? Shells and pink beaches were my inspiration for the socks.

What are Cracked Pepper Cowls? They are cowls with a little spice, a little sass and lots of class! Popover is featured at left and it lives up to its name. Part of a series Cracked Pepper Cowls. You knit it up quickly in a DK weight yarn then pop it over your head. Pick your favorite DK weight yarn and show it off with this fun to knit cowl. ...

Carousel Mitts will be released with all the other patterns in Big Apple Knits February 21, 2015!

Carousel Mitts will be released with all the other patterns in Big Apple Knits February 21, 2015!

Francie Nolan’s are part of Big Apple Knits.

Fog on the Boardwalk is part of Big Apple Knits with all knitwear inspired by New York City.

Cab Fare

It’s New York Magic at its best-to glide gracefully across the ice under a star encrusted sky while surrounded by the splendor of Manhattan. Central Park’s Wollman Rink is the perfect place to create such enchantment.

A sock for all of the Downton Abbey fans out there!

The Satler Cowl is a highly textured cowl that is beautiful on both sides. It was designed for one of my very favorite teachers, Miss Satler. She taught 4th grade and we still keep in touch. We all have those teachers we remember and realize later what a tremendous impact they had on our education. Who was yours?

The combination of a unique yarn and stitch makes for fun knitting and the result is a well fitting pair of socks.

A sock series inspired by those who inspire us!

Using a smocked rib design these mitts are deceptively easy to knit and delightful to wear. Knit several pairs for yourself and gifts. The Cove Mitts are a perfect complement to the Cove Cowl.

Retrograde is featured at left and lives up to its name. I went back in fashion time to the 60’s for my inspiration. Retrograde is knit with a slipped stitch design that adds just the spice to this cowl. Once you get going you won’t even need a row counter as the checks and stripes form. It’s perfect for team colors if you are a sports fan. It...

My tribute to Elizabeth Zimmermann and third in my Tribute Series. Not available for individual purchase at this time.

Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, o’er the fields we go, laughing all the way. Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright, what fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh! what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh! Hey! Written by James L. Pierpont in the ...

Yarn is held doubled so any chunky yarn could be substituted using approximately 625 yds. Use your creativity!

Sassenach, inspired by the Outlander series, is a garter stitch cowl knit with super bulky yarn and big needles. It’s shown folded in half so when it drapes you get the beauty of the pattern showing since garter stitch is reversible.

“Under a swath of Kentucky hills and hollow is a limestone labyrinth that became the heartland of Mammoth Cave National Park. The park cave, of which only 12 miles is open for tours, encompasses more than 330 miles of a 5 level cave system. It is still as “grand, gloomy and peculiar” as it was when Steven Bishop, a young slave described it and ...

Plump ribs and smocking create a delightful cowl that is soft, squishy and warm to wear.

Wandering Woods is part of my Cracked Pepper Cowl Series which started September 1, 2014. It’s not to late to join in. Wandering Woods is the second in the series.

The Kenzie Cowl and the Kenzie mitts are a perfect pairing of design and yarn for fun to knit, fun to wear projects! One skein each of 3 colors of Kenzie yarn is sufficient for the cowl and the mitts. Substitute different yarns for different looks. This is a great stash buster project!

I’ve always been a fan of gingerbread houses, ever since I was a little girl really. The thought that a house could be made of a cookie, decorated with candy and icing and then EATEN was just too much for me. As an adult I could appreciate that some of these houses are works of art!

Cracked Pepper Cowls are the first in my series Cowling Around. What’s a Cracked Pepper Cowl? It’s a fun to knit cowl with a little spice, a little sass and a lot of class! There will be 6 cowls total starting September 1, 2014.

“Hold fast to dreams,

The dunes are named after a Chippewa legend of the sleeping bear. According to legend, an enormous forest fire on the western shore of Lake Michigan drove a mother bear and her cubs into the lake for shelter, determined to reach the opposite shore. After many miles of swimming, the two cubs lagged behind. When the mother bear reached the shore,...

DREAMS BY LANGSTON HUGHES

These are just plain fun. Originally part of my National Park Series as the Cinnamon Bay socks and that is the upload you will receive upon purchase. Trying to link the patterns as one but as yet unsuccessful.

A fun to knit cowl suitable for beginners with an appetite for a little adventure and varied enough for knitters of intermediate and advanced skill levels. It’s just plain fun and quick.

Do you remember seeing these barns on Sunday drives or summer vacations? They dotted the countryside from 1890 to 1992. Barn owners were paid between $1 and $2 a year for the advertisement. More importantly, they received a much desired fresh coat of paint to preserve the integrity of the wood. Mail Pouch painted their message on one or two sid...

The Great Exhibition was held in Hyde Park, London, England from May 1 to October 11, 1851 and is considered the first world’s fair. It took place in the Crystal Palace designed by Joseph Paxton.

Knit from cuff to toe, the lovely scalloped edge is produced by the rounded chevron stitch. This lacy stitch forms an elegant fabric on the leg and foot that is beautifully complemented with a star toe. The easy ten-round pattern will be quickly memorized, and these quick socks will be finished in no time at all!

While Flint has undergone major changes I wanted to honor the city’s past and the great things still here….the people. Flint’s population peaked in 1960 at almost 200,000, at which time it was the second largest city in the state. The decades of the 1950s and 1960s are seen as the height of Flint’s prosperity and influence. They culminated with...

When my fellow knitter Susan asked me to do a pattern based on St. John’s National Park in the US Virgin Islands I was happy to oblige. The tropical climate does not lend itself much to sock wearing though. What to do? A pair of footies of course!

• 100 gms.(437 yards) of Heritage Silk by Cascade Yarns(85% superwash merino wool, 15% mulberry silk) in color 5648 (pink)

U.S. Highway 66 -- popularly known as Route 66 , Main Street America or the Mother Road -- holds a special place in American consciousness and evokes images of simpler times, mom and pop businesses, and the icons of a mobile nation on the road. One of the original U.S. Highways, Route 66 was established on November 11, 1926—with road signs ere...

I decided to add a little spice to the basic ribbed ascot scarf. As I was knitting this the longer it got the more it looked like lasagna noodles to me! I asked my fellow knitters and they concurred!

Every year since 1887 the Grand Hotel has welcomed countless guests and families to Mackinac Island, where bikes and horse drawn carriages are the modes of transportation. In 2012 the hotel celebrated 125 years of serving guests. Somewhere In Time starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer was filmed there and released in...

I’ve knit several pairs of these socks in different weights of yarn for children up to adults with all shapes and sizes of ankles and feet. Let your imagination run wild with this pattern and try different weights of yarn with the different sizes given.

The gauntlets feature a picot edge, heart pattern and stockinette and ribbed top for an exceptional fit. Size up or down by changing needle size.

Want to do something different for a bridal shower for the special couple? Stay away from the traditional china and silver? Knit a pair of socks for the bride and groom. That way they will never have cold feet! The happy couple can slip them on and prop their feet up after a long day, comfortable while they open cards and gifts.

It is the neck through which 4 of the 5 Great Lakes drain. It is a national border. It is a mighty, rushing strait with the spectacular Niagara Falls. It is an internationally esteemed bird migration corridor. It is a renowned fishery. In the scope of history, it is a young river scourged by the latest ice age 12,000 years ago. It is the Niaga...

Even though I’ve never been there I love New York City. The people, the skyscrapers and architecture, the food, the sounds and smells are all appealing to me. Not to mention the appeal of Central Park, New York City. I can feel the leaves blowing around my feet on a crisp fall day as I stroll through the most filmed public park in the world.

The unique stitch is easier than it appears and makes a cozy blanket or throw depending on the yarn and the needles used. The pattern is written and becomes intuitive as you knit. I’ve knit many of these in all sizes and weights of yarn. The gauge is 5,5 sts/inch with DK weight yarn or 3.5/inch in worsted weight yarn. The smocking pulls the rib...

The Leaves Cowl can be knit in two sizes as shown; regular and grande. Knit both and wear them together! You will find the reverse side most appealing as well.

Waterton(Canada)-Glacier (USA) International Peace Park in Montana contains 2000 square miles of a vast pristine ecosystem . It is the centerpiece of what has been referred to as the “Crown of the Continent Ecosystem”, a region of protected land encompassing 16,000 square miles. The tremendous range of topography in Glacier supports of rich var...

The leaves are all around us now. They change colors, drift down; swirl around as the wind catches them. Raking leaves and jumping into the piles with my family is one of my great childhood memories.

Bulky yarn and the grand broomstick lace stitch blend together to design a fabulous cowl that is both lacy and warm. The I-cord tie adds a stylish finish and ensures that this wonderful cowl will stay in place.

Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming was established by congress in 1929. The peaks of the Teton Range, standing a sheer 7,000 feet above the valley floor, make one of the boldest geologic statements in the Rockies. Unencumbered by foothills, they rise through steep coniferous forest into alpine meadows strewn with wildflowers to naked granite ...

Nowhere else in the United States can one see so much alpine country with such ease as at Rocky Mountain National Park. Trail Ridge Road winds into the heart of the park traversing a ridge above 11,000’ for 10 miles. I was so pleased to find a rock formation called “The Needles” while learning about this beautiful park. As knitters we love our ...

The Everglades is the only ecosystem of its kind in the world. With the support of many early conservationists, scientists, and other advocates, Everglades National Park was established in 1947 to conserve the natural landscape and prevent further degradation of its land, plants, and animals. Although the captivation of the Everglades has most...

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there…As I drew in my head and was turning around, down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound…Clement C. Moore

The Petoskey Stone is Michigan’s State Stone. Roughly translated the word Petoskey means “sunbeams of promise “and its roots stem from at Ottawa Indian legend. The Petoskey Stone is actually fossilized coral . If you’ve never been to Petoskey, Michigan I encourage you to take the trip! These socks roughly mimic the colors in the stone and I use...

I was 12 and my brother 10 when we took a bus to California to visit my aunt, uncle and cousins. We camped at Yosemite. As we exited the Wawona Tunnel, I was unprepared for the spectacular view of Yosemite’s geologic wonders. I know El Capitan is bigger but I just could not stop staring at Half Dome. I still have my scrapbook from that trip!

All of us in the Midwest know when a good storm is coming! We can see the clouds forming, feel the change in the air and smell the rain on its way. They can come up unexpectedly and have us dashing for cover or be seen slowly building in an afternoon sky. At night we see the flashes of lightning and hear the thunder rumble. As a child my mom wo...

“Driving today on the Leelanau Peninsula, I noticed the cherry trees beginning to bloom. Apparently, the south side of the farms have warmed and are ready to begin the growing season, while the trees planted in the north appeared a little less eager to wake from winter’s slumber. Within days, the orchards will be adorned in pinkish white petals...

Number 11 in my “Michiganisms” sock series!

That’s right, it’s just a sleeve. Knit from cuff to cuff minus the sweater it is a great scarf, cowl or hand warmer. Not to mention FUN!

Legend has it Fanny Hooe was the beautiful 17 year old sister-in-law of a young officer assigned to Ft. Wilkins, Michigan. She arrived at the Fort with the Captain William Alburtis family in 1846. Stories of her disappearance vary, either insisting she was picking berries outside the Fort and was lost in the nearby forest, killed and eaten by a...

Overmitts, that’s what these are! Here in Michigan no matter how many mittens I knit I always want another layer of protection for my hands in these Midwest winters of ours. Knit with a deep cuff and generous sizing to wear over another pair of mittens these have fun country flair. Embroidery done after the mittens are completed adds a little p...

Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes. “They tell us in elementary school that Michigan comes from a Chippewa word “meicigama” that means great water.” (Flint Journal, March 31, 2009) Lake Michigan, Superior, Huron and Erie all border our great state.

I went to Pennsylvania this year expecting to fetch my Mother and ended up on a journey that changed both our lives. I spent a LOT of time in Lancaster, a beautiful city and I hope to return one day for fun. It was one of the most significant experiences in my life. I met some amazing people there who helped me realize we are all on journeys of...

“With dunes that rise high over Lake Michigan offering sweeping views, acres of farmland filled with cherry trees and grapevines, describing the Leelanau Peninsula with words alone is difficult.”…Leeland Chamber of Commerce.

Mackinac Island is known for many things such as horse drawn carriages, bicycles, the famous Grand Hotel, and fudge. Lots of creamy melt in your mouth fudge! Its road to fame began all the way back in 1887, ironically the same year the Grand Hotel opened its doors. This was the year for Mackinac Island to boom as a resort and vacation spot whic...

Tip Up Town is an annual winter festival here in Michigan. Held during January at Houghton Lake, Michigan’s largest inland lake, it is a festival with lots of fun and a little tomfoolery! Two men who wanted to put their town on the map created this winter carnival in 1951. It takes place over two weekends in January and can draw up to 80,000 pe...

With Mom, Dad and 3 brothers a lot of times we had leftovers or “warm ups” for dinner. It was actually one of my favorite dinners, right after cereal suppers! This is an easy sock, sized for children and adults. It is knit from cuff to toe with a “slouch style” pattern. This is a great pattern for self striping yarn or even “leftovers” of yarn....

Going “up north”. That’s a common phrase here in Michigan. People head out for the weekends and over the holidays, jamming up the highway in an effort to get up north. How nice to get away from the crowds and stress of everyday life. This is the first of my “Michiganisms” socks. It’s cold up north now so I designed these boot socks with an extr...

A family had all of their Christmas stockings stolen while they were on holiday in Williamsburg. They had been knit by a family member who had passed away. Having heard that I agreed to knit replacement stockings for the family. Soooo…Father, Mother and 2 daughters will all be getting new stockings this year. I had no idea what they looked like...

Chestnut Boulevard, Broad Boulevard, Portage Trail…all the names of streets from my childhood in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The houses on these streets were big, built of brick and had lots of windows and lots of panes. A lot of glass to keep clean! The socks are knit from cuff to toe using an easily remembered slip stitch pattern. They are a great ...

Chestnut Boulevard, Broad Boulevard, Portage Trail…all the names of streets from my childhood in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The houses on these streets were big, built of brick and had lots of windows and lots of panes. A lot of glass to keep clean! The socks are knit from cuff to toe using an easily remembered slip stitch pattern. They are a great ...

I moved to Michigan in 1993. When my Mom came up for her first visit she felt like she was way out in the country because there were no curbs or sidewalks, even dirt roads in a lot of places. Imagine that! She is a city girl through and through as am I if the truth be told! Isn’t curb a funny word? This pattern is knit from cuff to toe with an ...

My Mom asked if I was going for the “hobo look” when I started knitting a gazillion pairs of these! They are so practical to wear both for women and men. These are just some of the pairs I have made. You need about 110 yards of yarn, sport, worsted, less if you are knitting the bulky version. I have fun with this pattern! Now that everyone in t...

We all need hope in our lives! This is especially true for those dealing with cancer, individuals and their families. I have been so touched by the stories women and men have shared with me. I lost one brother to cancer and have another who is a cancer survivor. One of my closest friends had elective double mastectomies last year as all the wom...

Oh, I loved to read when I was growing up and made the weekly walk to Taylor Memorial Library to get my books! My brothers read The Hardy Boys while I got lost in the Nancy Drew Mystery Series. The Secret of the Old Lace is book 59 in the series. What books did you enjoy reading when you were a child? When I started this sock I wasn’t sure wha...

Doctors Without Borders is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971. The organization received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. The Unique Sheep created this colorway and donates 50% of the profits to this wonderful organization.

“You can run faster and jump higher with Red Ball Jets!” They were the coveted sneakers of my childhood. I always wanted a pair, but my skinny feet swam around in them. Even though I never owned a pair, I remember them to this day. When my children were growing up, they had to have Nike or Vans or Doc Martens. Shoes seem to have some magic in t...

Mother May I? Remember that game from childhood? We played that game all the time growing up and never seemed to tire of it. This is the second of my Recollections of Childhood socks that I am designing for both children and adults. The first is (Running with Scissors) and coming soon is (Red Ball Jets). The yardage varies greatly depending on ...

We all need hope in our lives! This is especially true for those dealing with cancer, individuals and their families. I have been so touched by the stories women and men have shared with me. We all wore them in the walk last year. One of my closest friends had elective double mastectomies last year as all the women in her family had died from b...

As I sit and knit with all of the wonderful people at Beyond the Rainforest every week the conversations invariably turn to children, grandchildren, parenting and the joys, trials and tribulations of it all. That was my inspiration for this trio of socks! So, for your Mother, you, your child or grandchildren celebrate your own joys, trials and ...

This way and that as the pattern tilts the blocks and the stripes! They are a lot of fun to knit, the pattern is easy to remember and they look great in solid or variegated yarn as well! I am knitting a pair in spring green and pink and will add that picture just as soon as I can.

Recollections of hearing “Don’t run with scissors” was my inspiration for these socks. I had a lot of fun trying to get the scissors figured out and I am so happy with how they turned out. I have this available in my pattern store for download! They are knit from the cuff down. And please, DON’T RUN WITH SCISSORS unless you are wearing these! M...

These are my daughter’s favorite socks! They have the option of the twisted cuff or just a straight cuff with no ribbing. They are a nice snug fit, not too tight, not too loose. I really loved the Footprints from The Unique Sheep too. The nicest thing is they are easier than they look! No cable needle necessary, just fun knitting!

“Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn.” My nonknitting daughter loves these socks. They kept her feet warm all winter long. They are fun, knit up quickly and keep those toes warm! I used Little Lola in the picture but any sport weight yarn would work! Thanks for looking and happy knitting, Phyll

Swirl Socks are perfectly paired when using self striping sock yarn. The pattern is very easy, knit from cuff to toe with a little ribbing on the foot to keep it snug and well fitting. A simple bias pattern creates the swirl effect on the leg of the sock.