Ashleigh Wempe

Ashleigh Wempe

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Hey there, fellow yarn addict! I'm Ashleigh, the blunt, coffee-fueled creative force behind Ashleigh Wempe Designs. My mission is simple: empower knitters like you to confidently express your unique style and create wearable art you'll beam about. No more "project graveyard" guilt, just pure, unadulterated creative joy.

As a former Air Force Intelligence Officer turned fiber artist, I traded combat boots for knitting needles, bringing military-honed efficiency to my designs. Expect bold colors, mosaic (slip stitch) colorwork that looks way harder than it is, and a dash of global inspiration in my patterns.

I've poured my heart into over 55 patterns, including my best-selling "Mosaic Knitting Workshop" book. So yeah, I know a thing or two about turning yarn into magic. And I believe you can, too.

Ready to find your next obsession?


Are You a Pattern Designer Too? 💡

Dream of turning your knitting passion into profit? My strategic brain (thanks, process engineering!) built a flexible, thriving design business. If you're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed, learn more about Purl Publish, my exclusive membership for designers, here!


Let's make some epic knitwear together!

original designs

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Revenge of the Scrunchie: 3 Colorwork Patterns
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Ordered Chaos Beanie: Faux Cable Double Brim
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Wandering Vines Beanie: Leaf Motif Slub Beanie
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Taos or Bust: Mosaic Faroese Style Shawl
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Rocky Mountain Sunburn: Brioche Half-Pi Shawl
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Celtic Roots Cowl: Mosaic Colorwork Cowl
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Ogallala Twister Bandana Cowl: Mosaic Colorwork
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Sedona Sunrise Wrap: Mosaic Colorwork Shawl
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Photo from French version of pattern using Louise Tillbrook Yarn.
La Bandanita: Mosaic Colorwork Two Weigh Cowl
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Ordered Chaos Fingerless Mitts: Faux Cable Mitts
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Wandering Vine Fingerless Mitts: Leaf Motif Knit
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Goldilocks' Pillow: Easy Knit Textured Pillow
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Platte River Beanie: Cabled Brim Toddler Beanie
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Puppy Love Mittens: Toddler Knit Mittens
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Cookie's Bandana Cowl: Simple Knit Flat Lace Cowl
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