Welcome to Plucktember!

Welcome to Plucktember!

My inspiration this winter has been clouds -- dreamy, fluffy, with a touch of escapism. This sweater is all those things and more. Knit from the top down, it’s a satisfying project that is easy to wear. Comfort knitting at its best.

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Offset is the end product of a collaboration between Nina Chicago, KraeO (Fuzz Family Yarns) and myself and I couldn’t be more proud or excited to share it with you!! Anyone who knows me knows my love of stripes and patterns -- my challenge to myself when creating this pattern was to develop something beautiful that was deceptively easy to knit...

Silver Lake is my idea of a modern yoke sweater -- it was born out of a kernel of an idea while staying with good friends in a very remote cabin. The decor was striking -- graphic and clean, but inviting at the same time. I wanted to reimagine that weekend in a sweater. Cozy and warm, loosely fitted with wider sleeves, but still fashion forward...

Its the final hat in the Hat-a-long! I can’t believe its been 4 weeks already. I hope you’ve all been having as much fun as I have -- its amazing to see all of the new hats you’ve whipped up in the past 3 weeks. Looking forward to our last week!!

Hat #3 in the Hat-a-long! I can’t believe we’re over halfway there, if you haven’t had the chance, do come join us in the KAL -- its been lots of fun so far!

Chevromania is a fun little colorwork hat that you won’t be able to put down -- perfect for just about anyone on your gift list this year! I used Spincycle’s Dyed in the Wool and loved seeing the color transitions, but this could be equally fun in 2 solid colors. Or a main color with multiple scraps! Whatever suits your fancy. Hope to see you a...

4 hats in 4 weeks? Yes please! The 2019 Hat-a-long! KAL is now live! Pick up your eBook copy before the next hat is published on Nov. 11th -- once the second hat comes out, these will no longer be available as a set (will only be available for individual purchase) -- and yes, they are all included for $12! Each week a new hat will appear in you...

Sandpiper was born out of my love for stripes and simplicity. I wanted something I could easily throw on to ward off a nighttime chill or an over air conditioned building and I find that this goes with so many different things. When I knit a sweater, I want to be able to wear it a lot. The simple lace stripes add just enough visual intrigue whi...

Those of you that know me personally probably know of my long standing obsession with plaid. I love it. Am constantly drawn to it. Even choose it on accident sometimes. So, it only made sense that it would make its way into my knitting… When I saw the range of colors and the airy, ethereal quality to Sensai, I knew I had found my yarn -- it all...

I’m supposed to have a rule that I can’t actually wear the finished sample sweater until I’ve taken pictures of it. You know, so I don’t accidentally spill coffee down the front before I’ve documented it and suddenly have to reknit in a matter of days. There was no hope for this one though -- I put it on even before all of the ends were woven i...

Its finally here!! A fresh new pattern just in time for Memorial Day. I wanted to explore a casual fringe with this design and the rest of the shawl really grew organically from there. I love how the eyelets add interest and texture to the body while the fringe is perfect for breezy summer nights. Knit side to side, this is the ultimate pattern...

I’m so excited for this shawl, its the perfect summer knit. Roadtrips, baseball games, campfire knitting, this is one of those shawls that you can pick up and put down. And talk to your friends while you knit! A few rows here, a few rows there, and before you know it, you’re done! Shawls and summer go together like peanut butter & jelly. Th...

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Warm, comfy and classic -- this will quickly become your go-to scarf!

Hat #4 in the Hat-a-long! Hard to believe this is the last one, but there’s still time to join us if you haven’t already -- its been all sorts of fun so far! Ribbons and Poms is a super simple colorwork project, perfect for anyone who’s been wanting to try stranded knitting but has been intimidated by more complex patterns. A quick, fun and fes...

Time for hat #3!! Come join us as we knit our way through a hat every week -- Hat-a-long! Fun tailored cables keep this one moving off the needles -- pick your favorite worsted and cast on today!

#2 in the Hat-a-long! Come join us! Hot Cider is a quick and easy cable knit that would make a great gift!

Beware of the Moose! Apparently they’re not friendly. But aren’t they cute?? A fun little colorwork hat to make you smile ;)

This polished wardrobe staple features an attractive cable and stockinette pattern with Vikkel braid accents and top-down set-in sleeves with no seaming.

Summer cables!! For those late nights out on the beach or around the bonfire. The cable pattern is surprisingly easy to memorize and fun to work and since its summer -- knit in pieces. No giant piles of wool on your lap!

Grab your 5 favorite colors and knit along!! 2nd Avenue is a whimsical and fun wrap that’ll add just the right pop to your Spring wardrobe. Join the KAL in Amy’s group!

Fun, feminine and a great weight for Spring! Evelyn is fun to knit and the perfect addition to a classic wardrobe.

A simple and fun pattern to knit, Seamus is a great transitional piece for Spring -- pair it with skinnies and a cropped jacket on those cooler days or throw it on solo for when its warm!

A fun little hat for those speckled skeins! Mashup twists the stitches this way and that so there’s no pooling, just fun little pops of color.

Vince is a simple to knit, simple to wear oversized sweater. Perfect for a cozy coat!

A perfect little winter hat. Pompom optional ;)

A quintessential winter pullover -- allover texture and raglan construction combine to create a sweater you’ll never want to take off. Details like exposed seams and a hi-lo vented hem add professional polish to a handmade classic. Come join us as we KAL!!

A soothing and addictive knit -- pick your favorite yarn in your favorite colors and away you go! Simple garter stripes work up quickly with fun dashes of short row “beads” -- perfectly suited for anything from fingering weight to DK.

A quick to knit hat that looks more complicated than it is! Sure to impress even the most difficult ones on your list. $1 off through midnight December 8th with code “holidays”!

Aaron is perfectly suited to all of you that are furiously gift-knitting -- it knits up fast, has just enough pattern changes to keep it interesting and is lovely to wear. Whether its for yourself or someone else, its a go-to scarf for the winter.

Hold it Together is one of the prize socks from the AM Sock-a-long! Congratulations to all that participated -- the KAL may be over, but the thread is going strong, please feel free to post these new ones in there!

Fresh Dipped is one of the prize socks from the AM Sock-a-long! Congratulations to all that participated -- the KAL may be over, but the thread is going strong, please feel free to post these new ones in there!

Little Lacies is the fourth and final sock in the Sock-a-long! Worked from the toe up with a dainty picot edging, these socks are just the right amount of girly!

Its a Gansey! is the third sock in the AM Sock-a-long -- come join us as we knit away Socktober!! These ankle socks work up quickly and are fun to knit!

Nettie is the second sock in the AM Sock-a-long -- come join us as we knit away Socktober!!

The first sock in the fall Sock-a-long!! So exciting. Get out those slightly variegated yarns and come join us -- we’ll be starting a new sock each week for the next four weeks. New socks will come out October 12th, 19th and 26th. eBook will only be available until the second sock comes out on October 12th, so buy your bundle now! (Socks will s...

The perfect sweater for fall -- luscious cables and texture throughout. Fun to knit and easy to wear.

A perfect transitional piece for fall -- Michigan knits up quickly and is easy to wear.

This pattern was the gift for the Summer KAL -- thanks for joining us!!

The perfect light and breezy cardigan for summer!

Well, I love the original Sixth Street, but with summer right around the corner here, I figured I’d need one that was a little lighter weight… Voila! Same sweater, same great fit, lighter yarn. I used Plucky’s Primo Sport (divine!) but this will also work in Traveler Sport, Cashmere Sport, Oxford, Snug Fingering, you get the idea. Already own t...

Just the thing to add a little fun to your springtime wardrobe! This pattern was the KAL gift for the Amy Miller Spring KAL.

A quick little shawl that’s easier than it looks! Worked from the bottom up, the pattern is quickly memorized and the rows just get shorter and shorter… This one is knit up in Cachet, a sumptuous 100% cashmere, but the pattern works equally well for Snug Worsted, Scholar, Traveler Aran or Lodge Worsted.

Just the thing to add a little Spring to your wardrobe!! And there’s still time to join the KAL -- see you there!

An everyday, classic sweater. Sixth Street would make a great stylish jacket for a warmer climate and for those of us that are still frozen -- its a great layer! Already have Sixth Street Light? Then this one’s 50% off. No code needed.

A timeless classic to add to your wardrobe -- this one begs to be knit more than once!

Farrah is the perfect, classic sweater to knit -- done in a worsted weight from the top down, this sweater will simply fly off the needles!

Mix it up!! This hat is a perfect little canvas to play with all of those little bits of stashed yarn -- you only need about 20 yds of each color -- the possibilities are endless!! Hold your fingering weight yarns double, or mix in some of those worsted weight scraps you’ve been dying to use. Play around with unexpected combinations and have so...

Finished Size

Finished Sizes

Finished Sizes

A perfect layering piece. Fun to knit and easy to wear (as usual!)

Multiplicity is one of those wraps that I want to knit over and over again. The knitting is interesting and fun but you can still chat with friends while working on it, and when you’re done you have a beautiful, wearable shawl that spans the seasons.

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The perfect pullover for a cool summer night…

A lightweight and cozy cowl to carry you through April and into the warmer months! Want the matching hat too?

A sweet little hat to throw on while you’re waiting for Spring to finally arrive…

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A classic sweater with tailored details, Graham is a perfect addition to a winter wardrobe. Knit in a chunky yarn, there’s time to make more than one!

Sumptuous texture and a classic menswear silhouette team up for a truly fantastic sweater. Its just like your boyfriend’s, only it fits you perfectly.

A perfectly cozy cabled sweater dress. Knit with lots of ease and an extra deep raglan for maximum comfort, Dallas can be dressed up or kept casual — either way its a sweater to live in all winter.

An easy peasy soothing knit that makes for a very wearable accessory—perfect for gift knitting! And completely reversible! No careful wrapping so only the right side is showing.

Architectural lines lend a sophisticated air to a simple draped cardigan — knit in a lightweight yarn this is the perfect sweater to take you from summer to fall.

This one’s all in the details — Simple cables outlining fluid texture on a lightweight transitional classic.

A sweet V-neck and a gradient of colors adds panache to an otherwise simple pullover.

A gradient of colors with a simple lace border. Done mostly in the round so she knits up quick…

Texture and lace come together in the perfect warm weather sweater. Victoria begs to be paired with a flowing maxi dress for an effortless bohemian look. Going casual? She looks great with jeans too.

A kicky lace panel ups the ante on a simple but stylish sweater.

Easy garter stitch stripes and a cute crocheted border. With an option to knit, of course. It’s a shawl you’ll wear all summer long.

A sweet little everyday sweater with a twist! The slanted hem gives it a bit of kick while the stockinette keeps it classic and wearable.

A straightforward beginning colorwork pattern, this bright hat and scarf set will keep you feeling cheery through the long winter!

Pretty lace panels and a back pleat make for a classic and feminine cardigan.

A stylish and fun to knit pullover—stripes and buttons add a little funk to an otherwise simple sweater.

Covered in cables with a wide, loose fit, Chloe is interesting to knit and flattering to wear.

An easy knit/purl pattern makes for a quick and comfy slouchy hat you’ll want to wear all winter long.

An easy knit/purl pattern makes for a quick and comfy slouchy hat you’ll want to wear all winter long.

These cables reminded me of the parkway by our house — twisting, winding and beautiful. Deceptively simple and easily memorized, you’ll have this cozy scarf whipped up in no time!

Twisting cables and braids steal the spotlight in this quick slouchy beret — pick your favorite luxury yarn (fingering held double or worsted on its own) and knit yourself a few!

A simple and stylish sweater dress in luxurious Malabrigo Worsted. Twisted stitches add just the right amount of flair to what will surely be a wardrobe staple.

Every winter I find myself looking for an oversized sweater to wrap myself up in — this is how Earl was born. Long sleeves, overlapping fronts and a huge shawl collar. A sweater to live in.

Doubling up the worsted weight yarn makes for a quick set while the simple cables keep it fun and interesting. Sure to be a winter classic!

An easy, soothing set to welcome in the winter. Simple enough to knit with friends and so cute and fresh you’ll want more than one color.

A seed stitch front and a large cowl put a simple, modern twist on a classic pullover.

A classic winter staple—cabled and heavy and oh so warm. The perfect sweater for cuddling in front of the fire.

Everyone needs a whimsical flying hat, right? Amelia is a quick top down hat knit up in worsted weight yarn—she’ll keep you warm straight through ‘til Spring.

White Dwarf kits are available from Luna Grey Fiber Arts -- stop by and see her beautiful colors!

Boden is the perfect cold weather sweater — a hi-lo hem keeps it modern while the length and fit are classically comfortable. All topped off with a cozy cowl…

Cashmere and lace make for one truly decadent shawl. The stockinette body flies by while the lace edging keeps it interesting — play around with color and have some fun!

These are the fourth and final mitts in the Plucktember Mystery Subscription Series -- thank you to everyone who joined in the fun! And its not too late to join the KAL in the Designer Duo thread!!

This is the fourth and final cowl in the Plucktember Mystery Subscription Series -- thank you to everyone who joined in the fun! And its not too late to join the KAL in the Designer Duo thread!!

This is the third mitt in the Plucktember Mystery Mitts Subscription Series -- look for the next (and last) pair September 22nd! And come join the KAL in the Designer Duo thread!

A reversible cowl that knits up quickly in Aran weight yarn — pick your favorite colors and knit yourself a few!

This is the second mitt in the Plucktember Mystery Mitts Subscription Series -- look for the next pair September 15th! And come join the KAL in the Designer Duo thread!

This is the second cowl in the Plucktember Mystery Subscription Series -- look for the next one September 15th! And come join the KAL in the Designer Duo thread!!

A simple stockinette background lets some fun shaping take center stage in this easy pullover.

Top down and in the round, James uses short rows to shape the neck and increases to flare the body—its as fun to wear as it is to knit!

A pint sized version of Alterra for your little one!

Elsie is a classic cardigan that’s easy to wear and fun to knit. A go-to piece for both day and night, the hardest part will be choosing which color to knit it in!

Fun stripes and two pockets to hold treasures make it perfect to wear while top down construction makes it easy to knit!

A simple top down sweater with fun color blocking.

Top down construction and a quirky shirttail hem are sure to keep you and your little one happy!

Flirty fairisle polka dots cover a classic raglan sweater that any little girl is sure to love!

Fast and fun just like her namesake — Betsey is wearable year round and always looks great!

Outback is a fun-to-knit easy to wear cardigan – stripes keep the knitting fast and top-down construction ensures a perfect fit!

Named for my favorite coffee shop, Alterra is the ideal weekend sweater. She’s easy to knit without being too boring and perfect to throw on with a pair of jeans.

A top-down raglan construction and a quirky shirttail hem make Sperry fun to knit — cool stripes and a lightweight yarn make it fun to wear.

Looking for an easy slouchy hat? Nothing but knits and purls here. Well that and a good lookin’ hat.

Finished Size

Finished Sizes 33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51)“ bust. Cardigan shown measures 33”, modeled with slight positive ease.

I needed a cozy and fun to knit cowl to keep me warm this frigid winter: insert Flake. Fun fairisle and easy color changes keep the knitting interesting and the sumptuous alpaca feels like heaven on a windy winter day.

An easy to wear and fun to knit top down cabled coat—just the thing to keep the cold out on blustery winter days…

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A quick and easy knit to keep you warm — Vanilla flies off the needles and is high on style.

A swingy, draped A-line cardigan that moves with you—easy to knit and easy to wear, Olive Basket will be your new go-to sweater.

Dichotomy is a fun and easy shawl that’ll keep you wrapped up in style – easy garter stitch with a few short rows and some entertaining color changes… Using approximately 290yds of two colors, Dichotomy even makes a great stash buster for anything from a fingering weight yarn to a DK!

Pendulum is an easy to knit shawlette to keep you warm on breezy summer nights – the short rows and stripes keep it interesting while the garter stitch keeps it simple and fast.

Honey is a top-down raglan that’s knit in the round – miles of stockinette with easy shaping, stripes and pockets to keep you on your toes…

This beginner friendly cowl is fast and easy to whip out; make it in cotton for summer or wool for winter—either way it will definitely be a wardrobe staple.

My sweet spot is neutrals, but because I wanted to work

Winter Blues is named for those days when the weather is dipping below zero… Knit in one piece in a bulky weight yarn, it knits up fast and wears well. Stylish and warm at the same time, it’ll be a go-to for those extra cold days!

The Crate & Barrel Throw is a lofty and warm afghan inspired by – who else? Crate & Barrel of course. I saw a seed stitch throw in their fall catalog and felt compelled to make one for myself… See if you can resist!

The Contrasting Wrap Sweater is a luscious and cozy sweater you’ll want to wear all winter long – its contrasting stripes provide just enough interest to keep the knitting fast while the A-line shape is flattering to a variety of shapes and sizes. The body is knit in one piece to the armholes and then rejoined at the shoulders for the collar. T...