The Pollination Collection is a Malabrigo ebook of four patterns.

What is Socks For All Seasons?

Stumptown Knits: An accessories collection designed to honor the place you live and the place you love. For me, it’s inspired by Portland, OR. What will it be for you?

Sometimes, you just want a speedy, on-and-off the needles sock, and this one fits the bill beautifully. Knit double stranded, you’ll adore how fast these little ankle socks work up!

In Triplicate is a study in threes: three designers collaborating to design three accessories each, using the same three colors in different ways. There are nine designs total: three for the head, three for the hands, and three for the neck (one of each thing in all three colors, one in two colors, and one in a single color). Knit from the full...

In Triplicate is a study in threes: three designers collaborating to design three accessories each, using the same three colors in different ways. There are nine designs total: three for the head, three for the hands, and three for the neck (one of each thing in all three colors, one in two colors, and one in a single color). Knit from the full...

In Triplicate is a study in threes: three designers collaborating to design three accessories each, using the same three colors in different ways. There are nine designs total: three for the head, three for the hands, and three for the neck (one of each thing in all three colors, one in two colors, and one in a single color). Knit from the full...

This advanced-beginner hat pattern is knit in the round from the brim to the top of the head. Please read through entire directions before starting. Hat is reversible! If you’re adding an optional pompom decide which way you like the hat before sewing it in place, or you can attach it with a safety pin and switch it around as desired.

This is the Tour de Sock Stage 3 pattern. It is also available to everyone now!

The mystery is over… the pattern is complete!

This pattern was originally published as the May 2013 pattern in the Twisted Sock Club.

You change size in this pattern by changing yarn size and needle size (the information above is for size small). Here is the full yardage/needle size information for all sizes:

Every tree has a secret inner life. You can guess the age by the height but the real data is locked within the core -- growth rings. Tree Ring Socks show your knitting growth on the outside. This project is an easy way to use two colors in your knitting without having to carry more than one strand at a time

On the banks of Plum Creek, “She heard pa shouting, ‘Jiminy crickets! It’s raining fish-hooks and hammer handles!’” (Laura Ingalls Wilder) Plum Creek is a place where country gals ride horses and picnic in the grass. It is the inspiration for a set of armwarmers that integrate delicate lace onto a sturdy structure. These mitts are a little femi...

Honey Orchard is a made-up place with dancing lambs and bees with no stingers. The sunlight tastes sweet and always comes paired with a gentle breeze. This asymmetrical shawl pattern is inspired by a dreamy little fictitious place like Honey Orchard.

Before the development of the railroad, people relied on covered wagons like the Conestoga to travel the Appalachian Valley. The Conestoga Bonnet revives old time carriage dress into the modern era.

Hat and mitt set - available now exclusively as a kit from Black Trillium

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockin’ Sock Club - January 2013

This pattern was originally released as a mystery knit-along and is now available as a complete pattern.

This pattern was originally released as a part of Twisted’s Shawlette Club in November, 2012. It will be available to non-club members on February 1, 2013.

Camptown Races is a three-color cowl with two different striping options. It’s worked in the round as a tube. There are loops of yarn looping in rounds around a large loop… like a racetrack. I found myself singing along all de doo-da day to this classic tune by Stephen Foster:

March 2020: I have been putting out patterns for about 15 years! Time to make changes.

Pix Patisserie is a beloved little spot to enjoy hot tea and sweet treats. I like to gather here with friends and knit, play cards, and indulge. I designed these mitts to wear while enjoying a fleur de sel macaron, thick hot chocolate, and good company at Pix in Portland. Join me, won’t you?

An Oregon institution since 1863, Pendleton Woolen Mills sets THE standard for fine wool blankets and clothing. This cowl is a tribute to the designs and patterns found in classic Pendleton blankets. Make it traditional and knit it in vintage- inspired colors, or make it modern with a contemporary palette. The Pendleton style is timeless!

In the Sound of Music, Julie Andrews waxed poetic about bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens to children afraid of a passing storm. By singing about her favorite things, she was able to transform fear into laughter. These mittens are inspired by her joyful alchemy. The design is simple enough with angular cables motif on each mitt, but...

February 2020: I have been putting out patterns for about 15 years! Time to make changes.

Mt. Hood is the tallest mountain in Oregon and can be seen from almost any location in Portland. On the southern flank sits Timberline Lodge, built in the 1930’s as part of the WPA. The exterior was made famous as the Overlook Hotel, where all work and no play made Jack lose his mind in the Shining. Most people, however, associate the lodge wit...

The Willamette river is a vital, multi-functioning tributary of the Columbia, rich with life, commerce, and recreation. It runs like an artery up the middle of Portland, crossed often by distinctive bridges and the occasional beaver. The linen stitch and herringbone stitch in the Willamette scarf mimic the ripples, waves and stones of the water.

In J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, mithril is a very rare, strong but lightweight metal. The wizard Gandalf appraises Bilbo’s fine mithril coat (later inherited by Frodo) as “greater than the value of the whole Shire and everything in it.”

1 ball project!

Lantern Festival is celebrated on the last day of Chinese New Year. Traditionally, thousands of colorful lanterns are hung or paraded around during the full moon at the beginning of a new year. At this time, people try to solve puzzles written on lanterns, eat yuanxiao (元宵) (glutinous rice ball) and enjoy a family reunion. Knit your own

Having recently read “The Hobbit” I was intrigued by life in the Shire and the luxuries hobbits afford themselves on a daily basis. They love cake! These socks are meant as a celebration to honor the January 3rd, 1892 birth of J. R. R. Tolkien, creator of all things Hobbit. There is a bonus crossword puzzle at the end of this pattern to commemo...

Free mystery sock pattern! Each week I will release a new part of the pattern. By the end of January you will have the whole deal :-)

Comedian Redd Foxx is an unlikely inspiration for for a pair of knee socks, sure. In his autobiography Malcom X called Foxx “Chicago Red, the funniest dishwasher on this earth.” He was one of the first black comics to play Vegas. And when things in my own life get tough, I can hear him saying “I’m coming Elizabeth!” Which was his character’s re...

It was a dark and stormy night. The teapot whistled and a fire was lit. She reached into the top drawer and slipped on the coziest pair among the bunch…

These socks pay tribute to the time of harvest, the culmination of a thousand tiny miracles that embody the growing season. Earthworms work the soil at your feet, restoring the biological dross of previous years to the promise of new life. A leafy stalk, heavy with fruit, bursts from the gusset on top of your foot; there to dry in the waning su...

Summer, picnics, aguas frescas, piñatas and calcetines calientes! This top-down sock pattern is full of texture, especially created to showcase bright, variegated yarns.

These cuff-down socks have all that the Tour de France promises and more: cobblestones, winding roads, and a mountain peak inspired by the Alpe-d-Huez (The most famous climb in the world of cycling).

Even though father’s day has only been an official holiday in America since Richard Nixon made it so in 1972, there is no shortage of silly junk marketed as appropriate gifts for pop. Making your dad hand-knit socks lets him know he’s worth the time, effort and yarn invested. It says you care enough about him to not get him a tie with a golf tee...

Instead of buying your mom flowers this year, why not knit her some instead? This project is dedicated to the founder of Mother’s Day in America. The Anna Jarvis Socks resemble a basket of flowers but last a lot longer. These are socks you can’t buy at a big box store. By making things by hand, we are able to live richer, more thoughtful lives.

Red Velvet Cupcakes are sleeves inspired by something Holly Golightly might wear in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. They were created to bring some feminine elegance to any occasion.

These socks are both really simple and really unusual. The prank here is that a simple pair of socks emerge in the strangest fashion. Because the pair is knit all at once, there will be no second sock syndrome… And if you can’t bear cutting the socks open, you can always wear your creation as a cowl!

The Ides of March was once a festive day dedicated to the Roman god Mars. In modern times, the term Ides of March is best known as the date that Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C. This sock design was inspired by ancient Roman tile. Just go ahead and jump in - there is nothing to beware of here!

This pattern includes instructions for both Opal Creek Cowl AND Mitts, plus comes with a bonus crossword puzzle!

February Installment of Twisted’s Single Skein Club 2010!

Once upon a time a farming girl from Kansas named Dorothy found herself wearing a magical pair of shoes. Their secret remained hidden for quite some time while Dorothy skipped along the yellow brick road having adventures with her ragtag friends. Please don’t stay home wearing these lacy, beaded socks. Have a night out in the Emerald City and p...

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

From the DIYNetwork.com’s Knitty Gritty pattern Description:

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

November 2019: I have been putting out patterns for almost 15 years! Time to make changes.

Here is a fun summer knitting project that you can make in less than an hour and wear out tonight! They use very little yarn so it’s also great for using up scraps. These Mason Dixon Knitting inspired banded cuffs are knit out of worsted-weight cotton and can be layered or worn alone. The pattern is simple enough but I wrote it down for your pe...