Heather Pfeifer
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Neolithic artwork provides an incredible treasury of inspiration and those found at the Ness of Brodgar on Mainland Orkney are second to none. Zigzags, chevrons, and diamonds are the basis for many of the motifs found in traditional lace knitting across Europe and happen to also be easily inscribed on stone.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Take a deep breath. Relax. Be inspired by the twisting cables and simple lace moving as steadily as your in-breath and out-breath.
Knitting: Pullover
Inspired by the double spirals of ancient artwork found in Ireland, Kerbstone is named after the engraved entrance stone to the great passage tomb Newgrange in Co. Meath, Ireland.
Knitting: Pullover
Inspired by the double spirals of ancient artwork found in Ireland, Kerbstone is named after the engraved entrance stone to the great passage tomb Newgrange in Co. Meath, Ireland.
Knitting: Scarf
Draped luxury! A scarf knit with an aran weight pure silk yarn! Both halves are worked from tip to centre and grafted ensuring you use every inch of this luscious yarn.
Knitting: Table Runner
Dress your table - or yourself! - with the elegance of reeled silk yarn from India.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Immerse your feet in the cabled lightning bolt energy of the Sun, containing the seven swirling lace spirals of the seven chakras/hvel.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Linked ropes entwine on the instep and leg of this sock, with sizes for men and women.
Knitting: Cowl
A single 100g skein of DK makes either the triangular, unseamed scarf or the tube cowl plus a set of cuffs.
Knitting: Cowl
Calm waters of stockinette alternate with a strong texture of slipped and garter stitch patterns. Choose from either a bottom-up triangle or a rectangular scarf sewn into a loop cowl.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
An elegant and simple eyelet/ribbing pattern creates this pair of graceful socks. Have more yarn? Knee-high length would be stunning!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A single pattern for a family of socks! Each sock uses the same stitch count and relies on yarn gauge to alter the sizing.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Brighten up your winter blahs! A versatile hat, the pattern includes instructions for a top bun opening, OR a split hem for a low bun/braid, OR a fully enclosed toque.
Knitting: Mittens
Intwined triquetra knots grow from the ribbing on these cabled mittens. The pattern is written to be knit two at a time using magic loop.
Knitting: Headband
Wrap your head and cover your ears! Entwined triquetras bless all your winter activities on this seamed headband. The size is adjustable by adding plain rows before seaming.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Oðal, the Eldar Futhark rune meaning “inheritance,” is represented on these socks in a circular four-part Bindrune pattern blessing the knitter and wearer with balance in all four states of being: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Knitting: Tee
A simple and soothing garter drop-stitch project, this easy, slouchy, dolman-sleeved top layers perfectly for warm autumn days and cool summer evenings. Solid and multi-coloured yarns work equally well.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Drape yourself in curtains of stars and the dancing Northern Lights, known in Shetland as “Mirry Dancers.” A circular shawl featuring traditional motifs, modern construction, and optional beads.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Designed to be knit toe-up and two-at-a-time, these socks are ready to wear anytime after the heels are completed!
Knitting: Pullover
Trondheim is tunic length and features a diagonal cable and subtle A-line shaping. All pieces are worked flat from the bottom up. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of body stitches; do not join. One sleeve features cabling, the other is Stockinette.
Knitting: Tee
A beautiful tunic that grows with your daughter! The drop-waisted drawstring and longer skirt allows the tunic grow with the length of your child’s torso.
Knitting: Scarf
A textured kerchief-style shawl worked from tip to tip using two stitch patterns from Barbara Walker’s Treasuries. The Slip-Coin cables on each edge and the Honeycomb Lace look like treasured coins surrounding a scaly dragon. It was designed with hand painted skeins of sock yarn in mind, although solid colours are very striking in the textured ...
Knitting: Cardigan
Every kid loves throwing rocks into ponds and the cable meandering up the fronts and back look like the reeds surrounding mountain lakes.