The end goal of hiking a mountain may be reaching the summit, but enjoying the journey to the top is part of the fun. Sometimes the ascent is gradual and takes small steps, while other times it may be quite steep. Ascent is a hat knit in the round with a gradual color change that reminds me of that journey to the summit. Take Ascent on your nex...

Warm and woolly, Diamonds Hat and Mittens will keep the cold away. A simple, clean design that anyone can wear. Using knits and purls, a diamond pattern is created around the main body of the hat, and on the front of the mittens. Knit in Mighty Stitch Super Bulky this combination works up fast. A great project for a last minute gift, or for a b...

Dreaming of Spring is a rectangular shawl knit in lace weight wool. Reminiscent of early spring days, the vine edging frames the main snowdrop flower pattern.

Warm breezes, the crashing of waves, and sand between your toes can only mean one thing…the beach! Wander along the shoreline wearing Dune. Dune is a sleeveless knit top worked from the bottom up with a small eyelet pattern running vertically from the hem to the neckline. Choose between nine sizes and a straight or A-line body style to get your...

Evergreen is a reversible, double knit, infinity scarf or cowl that encircles your neck with warmth and comfort. Suitable for someone brand new to double knitting, this pattern provides all the information a knitter needs to try this technique. It is quickly learned and there are no fussy stitches to manage, just knits and purls. Of course, eve...

Fir Cone and Lace is a modern shawl with a vintage feel. It combines a traditional British lace pattern with a wide Victorian edging. The combination appears delicate, but actually provides substantial warmth without being bulky. The Fir Cone and Lace shawl is an elegant garment for that special occasion.

Garden Path is a circular or pi shawl knit in the round from the center out. Each new section is followed by an increase row that doubles the previous number of stitches. Three lace patterns are used throughout the shawl. Instructions for each lace pattern are provided in chart form.

Garnet is a cowl that features a row of buttons so that you can easily and quickly secure it around your neck without pulling it over your face. Soft and squishy without being bulky, Garnet is knit in a combination of fine and fingering weight yarn. The nubby texture on the outside is created by a technique called mosaic knitting. Mosaic knitti...

Shade gardens flourish under the spreading canopy of trees, thick with lush green ferns and shade loving plants. Shade Garden is a slightly cropped, loose-fitting tank top worked bottom-up and in the round. Reminiscent of its namesake, lacy ferns reach up from the hem creating natural waves in the fabric.

Welcome back the return of daylight with Solstice Headband! A double knit headband will definitely keep the cold away. This pattern is written for someone brand new to double knitting. All the information a knitter needs to try this technique for the first time is included, complete with links to two video tutorials.

The geometric pattern of the Stepping Stones Hat mimics the many rocks I’ve carefully balanced on to cross streams and creeks while hiking. Crossing a stream this way always gives me a little thrill of excitement. What new possibilities and adventures await me further down the trail?

Every morning at dawn my dog and I walk through the neighborhood. We greet each new day with a sense of renewed energy as the first rays of sunlight burst over the horizon. Sunburst is an ear warming headband knit in the round that captures my morning excursion through the use of stranded color work. It is very stretchy and will fit a variety o...

This pattern is going to give you the tools to create leg warmers with a custom fit. As you work your way through the set-up instructions, you will be guided to make decisions on width, length, and the number of pattern repeats. Traveling Vine is worked in the round from calf to ankle and is appropriate for fingering through worsted weight yarn...

Lush, beautifully maintained gardens gain a lacy delicacy from vines creeping up trellises and along the ground. Vinca is a top-down, seamless, V-neck, knit cardigan with a veined leaf and vine pattern trailing along the length of each arm. To finish, the button band is picked up and worked along the front and neck stitches.

One of my dear friends is having a baby and I wanted to make her a pretty but practical gift. Since having a baby myself, the thing I find I’m looking for most often is a clean (or mostly clean!), soft, and absorbent cloth to wipe baby’s face, hands, mouth, or nose. Babies always seem to be dripping from somewhere and I dislike the idea of usin...