Cynthia Levy
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cup / Mug
These cute and functional cozies will dress up those takeout cups from your favorite coffee shop. They’ll protect your hands from overly hot beverages and help keep your drinks toasty warm. These cozies are quick and easy and require a small amount of yarn so they make perfect last-minute gifts.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Torpor is a state of lowered physiological activity in response to environmental conditions such as cold and heat. Chilly weather makes us hunker down and snuggle somewhere cozy while hot weather demands less energetic activity. Torpor Socks provide the perfect excuse for hibernating at home with a comforting cup of tea and a relaxing yet rewar...
Knitting: Mittens
Long northern winters demand cozy mittens! Thrummed mittens combine the warmth of traditional wool mittens with the extra insulation of wool fleece. These mitts are stuffed with a generous amount of fleece and use a clever insertion technique to lock the thrums securely inside the mitts.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Winter wonders! These elegant little ornaments celebrate the magical beauty of -40 winter days. Under sunshine at frigid temperatures, everything becomes crisp and clear. Snow and ice shimmer, hoarfrost sparkles, and water droplets freeze instantly. The pattern provides a selection of motifs creating a set of similar but unique ornaments. Polys...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These casual mid-length fingerless mitts feature a braid and cable panel interlinked over the top of the hand with comfortable ribbing for the palm and stockinette for the thumb.
Knitting: Scarf
This decadent little scarf requires just a single 400-yard skein of laceweight or light fingering yarn. The lace pattern is easy to follow and thus provides relaxing knitting while enjoying a special yarn. Blocking is required to fully reveal the lacy diamond pattern.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These striking socks feature a veritable quagmire of interlacing cables framed by meandering stockinette. The cable patterning is centered over the front of the leg and top of the foot, leaving the remainder of the sock in comfortable stockinette.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These cozy slipper socks are the perfect accessory for relaxing at home. They feature a Latvian braid edging and classic colorwork cuff combined with a comfortable stockinette foot. The main and contrast colors in the left and right socks are reversed to ensure efficient use of yarn quantities.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Be entranced by the northern lights! These pretty little baubles feature colorwork aurora borealis motifs and twinkling stars over a stockinette background. Evoking the constant dancing of the aurora, the pattern provides a selection of six motifs creating a set of similar but unique ornaments. Make one, make two, make an entire night sky!
Knitting: Cowl, Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Each of the accessories in this cozy hat, cowl and fingerless mitts set is decorated with stranded colorwork in a diamond and zigzag pattern which is simple yet striking. The hat is sized to fully cover the ears and is finished with an optional fur or faux fur pompom. The cowl is long enough to be looped double around the neck for extra warmth....
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These casual fingerless mitts are the perfect accessory for a little adventure even if a motorcycle isn’t your speed!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless gloves feature organic leafy growth formed by the interaction of lace and twisted stitches. The resulting fabric is close-fitting yet comfortable.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These casual yet delicate socks feature plump cable panels interlaced and interspersed with columns of twisted stitches. The stitch patterns appear complex but are actually easy and fun to knit.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Take a walk in the forest! These pretty little baubles feature tree motifs over a solid background. Recognizing the diversity of tree species found in the boreal forest, the pattern provides a selection of motifs creating a set of similar but unique ornaments. Make one, make two, make an entire forest!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These cheerful, ankle-length socks feature flirty butterflies dancing among garter ridges. Slipped stitches are used to place loose strands on the front that are later caught up to form each adorable butterfly.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Let it snow! These pretty little baubles feature colorwork snowflake motifs over a stockinette background. Recognizing that no two snowflakes are alike, the pattern provides a selection of six motifs creating a set of similar but unique ornaments. Make one, make two, make an entire snowstorm!
Knitting: Scarf
This decadent little scarf requires just a single skein of laceweight or light fingering yarn. The lace patterns are easy to follow and thus provide relaxing knitting while enjoying a special yarn. Blocking is required to fully reveal the lacy patterns.
Knitting: Scarf
This luxurious little scarf requires just single skein of laceweight or light fingering yarn. The sample is worked in qiviut, yarn spun from muskox fibre, which is incredibly light yet delivers exceptional warmth and softness.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cozy hat features a casual cable panel framed by cable edging and stockinette. The hat is sized to fully cover the ears for warmth on chilly days. The hat is finished with an optional removable fur or faux fur pompom.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These mid-length fingerless mitts feature a braid and cable panel over the top of the hand with comfortable stockinette stitch for the palm and thumb. The left and right mitts are similar but not identical.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These glamorous cuff-down socks were designed to feature the icy-blue color and subtle sparkle of Ancient Arts Fibre Yarn’s Fog Warning colorway. The pattern uses twisted ribbing and lace to create intricate and feminine socks.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These intricate socks are worked from the cuff down and showcase a variety of textural stitches. The center panel features both cables and lace and is framed by diagonally travelling cables and ribbing. The pattern includes written instructions and charted stitch patterns. The left and right socks are similar but not identical.
Knitting: Scarf
This luxurious little scarf requires just a single skein of laceweight yarn. The sample is worked in qiviut, yarn spun from muskox fibre, which is incredibly light yet delivers exceptional warmth and softness.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless mitts feature a lovely knotted cable pattern interacting with basic ribbing. The resulting fabric is close-fitting yet comfortable. The stretchy fabric will accommodate a variety of hand sizes although fit can be further adjusted by changing needle size.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This casual unisex hat features staggered layers of ribbing intended to provide extra warmth over the top of the ears. The ribbed borders are worked separately and then joined together before working the body of the hat in stockinette.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These casual yet feminine socks feature an unusual lace pattern starting below the cuff and transitioning diagonally into ribbing around the ankle. The ribbing continues over the instep to give added comfort.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These highly textured socks feature an intricate cable and braid panel framed by pretty cable columns. The socks are worked from the top down and the left and right socks are identical.
Knitting: Scarf
This luxurious little scarf requires just a single skein of laceweight yarn. The sample is worked in qiviut, yarn spun from muskox fibre, which is incredibly light yet delivers exceptional warmth and softness. A laceweight or light fingering yarn with mild halo is recommended for this project.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These casual fingerless mitts feature a classic cable panel over the top of the hand with comfortable stockinette stitch for the palm and thumb. The left and right mitts are similar but not identical.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These glamorous socks combine small sections of twisted stitches, cables, and lace to create an intricately feminine design. These socks would be perfect for that special occasion when your feet need to feel extra pretty!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These feminine socks feature a simple 6-stitch cable interacting with a basic lace pattern to create a pretty and stretchy fabric. The socks are worked from the top down. The pattern includes written instructions and charted stitch patterns. Options are provided for varying leg and foot lengths.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern was originally designed for the Canadian Crazy Train sock caper. But since the Canadian railroad system never extended as far north as Yellowknife, inspiration was drawn from the underground pit railways used to move miners, equipment and ore in and out of local gold mines. The photographs were shot using historical pit rail tracks...
Knitting: Scarf
Lofty ambitions demand appropriate attire. This unisex scarf is perfect for both business and casual wear. A soft wool/alpaca blend and a textural stitch pattern create a scarf suitable for any occasion and certain to provide warmth in even the most frigid conditions.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These intricate socks feature alternating panels of delicate twisted stitches and tiny cables. They are worked on larger than usual needles to avoid distortion of the pattern. These socks are worked from the top down. The pattern includes written instructions and charted stitch patterns.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This intricate sock pattern was originally designed for the Ravelry Solid Socks group as its April/May 2014 KAL. The mystery clues have since been consolidated into a complete pattern including project photos.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Keyboarding has a mysterious way of turning fingers into icicles. These unisex fingerless mitts will combat that numbing chill and warm your hands for typing or other activities.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These textural socks were inspired by the beauty of wrought iron rails. The interaction of twisted stitches, cables and lace creates a sculptural yet surprisingly stretchy fabric.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
In early autumn, the vegetation on the tundra of the Canadian arctic turns glorious shades of red and burgundy. A wonderful sense of peace and relaxation can be found by sitting quietly on a glacial erratic watching caribou or just enjoying the vastness of the arctic desert landscape.
Knitting: Cup / Mug
These functional cozies will dress up those takeout cups from your local coffee shop. They’ll protect your hands from overly hot beverages while keeping those same beverages warm for a little bit longer. They’re a quick and easy project needing only leftover yarn and are perfect for last minute gifts.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These elegant fingerless gloves will dress up your arm from hand to elbow in classic cables and cozy warmth. The gloves are designed to be form-fitting but not constricting. The ribbing creates a stretchy fabric that will accommodate a variety of sizes.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These cozy socks were originally designed for the Barking Dog Yarns Ravelry group’s March 2012 KAL. These cozy socks feature an elegant cable pattern interacting with basic ribbing in an offset fashion. The socks are worked from the cuff down and are mirror images of each other.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These casual socks were designed to take advantage of some gorgeous variegated yarn. The cuff features a pretty twisted edge which is fun to knit and highlights the changing colours of the yarn. The slipped stitch pattern is very simple yet effective in showcasing the yarn.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These funky socks were originally designed for the Biscotte & Cie Sock Club following a “Hippie Girl” theme. The super-bright yarn is lots of fun! The socks are worked from the top down using a slipped stitch pattern on the leg. Cute hearts dangle from the leg over the foot. The hearts and their strings are formed using crochet and duplicat...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These intricate socks feature an attractive cable pattern interlaced around the sock and over the top of the foot.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These pretty socks feature a simple yet effective slipped stitch cable pattern. They are worked from the cuff down and utilize a heel flap and special toe decreases. The pattern includes written instructions and charted stitch patterns.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These lovely little fingerless gloves feature a two-colour slipped stitch pattern accented by columns of miniature twisted cables. They are intended to be close-fitting without restricting finger movement. The pattern creates a stretchy fabric so the gloves will suit a variety of hand sizes. The pattern includes both written instructions and st...
Knitting: Mittens
These adorable mittens feature a pretty snowflake pattern, garter ridge cuffs, and striped thumbs. Worked in a soft yarn with a reasonable amount of stretch, they will be wonderfully cozy.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These pretty socks were inspired by the first snowfall of winter. The cuff features a decorative edging incorporating bobbles in the initial round. The lace of the edging continues into the leg but stops at the instep to ensure comfort over the foot. These socks are worked from the cuff down.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These casual socks feature columns of patterned ribbing including occasional wide cables. They are worked from the top down and are a suitable project for beginner sock knitters. The pattern includes written instructions and pattern charts. The stitch pattern is provided in chart form only.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These casual socks are knit from the top down and feature an elegant cable pattern. The pattern includes written instructions and charted stitch patterns.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These regally feminine socks feature a deceptively simple lace pattern. The stitch pattern extends into the heel flap and concludes with delicate points at the toe.
Knitting: Cowl
This toasty neckwarmer will keep you cozy on the coldest days. The pattern is a simple but effective combination of moss stitch and cables. The resulting knit fabric is close-fitting but not constricting around the neck. The button closure allows for easy wear and provides a classic finishing touch. This is a terrific project for a quick gift o...
Knitting: Electronics Cozy
This cute cell phone cozy is constructed in two contrasting colors without seams. It’s a quick and easy project intended to protect your cell phone from the scratches of daily life. Pattern instructions are general to allow for personalization to the size of any cell phone, iPod, or similar device.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These lacy socks feature a feminine pattern which appears complex but is easy to master. The pattern flows from the calf over the instep and then fades away into the toe.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These intricate socks combine lace, travelling cables and twisted stitches to create a complex design suggesting trailing vines and twisted tendrils. The pattern provides detailed instructions and numerous charts. The left and right socks are partial mirror images of each other. These socks are worked from the top down.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These densely cabled socks were inspired by the rugged rock of the Canadian Shield. The combination of simple and embedded cables is easily mastered by knitters with some cable experience.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These lacy socks feature a pretty fern diamond pattern around the leg and extending over the beginning of the instep. The pattern then transitions to stockinette to ensure a comfortable fit over the foot.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This sock pattern utilizes the woven ladder stitch which showcases floats on the right side of the knitted fabric. This technique minimizes the pooling common with handpainted or heavily variegated yarns while taking advantage of their lovely colour gradations. The pattern includes detailed instructions and stitch charts. These socks are knit f...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This intricate sock pattern provides a rewarding challenge for the experienced knitter. The recommended yarn provides excellent stitch definition. The resulting sock makes for an impressive display of delicate cables.
Knitting: Scarf
This cozy textured scarf is based on a simple seed stitch pattern suitable for inexperienced knitters.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This project provides a gentle introduction to fair isle knitting in the round. The hat is light but close-fitting, lending just enough warmth for chilly nights. The pattern includes instructions and colorwork charts.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These robust socks feature a casual honeycomb and cable pattern which creates a warm and cushiony fabric. The pattern is easily mastered and the variegated yarn lends depth. Pattern includes detailed instructions and cable charts. These socks are knit from the top down.