I got married at a camp in Georgian Bay in August and needed a quick knit to wear in case the weather turned. And in Ontario, Canada, in August, the weather can go anywhere fast! I made this garment to slip over my dress and, although it is very simple, I loved it so much that I made many, many more. I decided to name it the “Slouch” because th...

This hat is, by far, my most knit garment. I have taught it in knitting classes, made it (more than once) for everyone in my family, given it as a gift to every single baby I know, and developed a class for Craftsy.com that teaches it. It’s the best hat ever! It looks great on everyone and is a great first hat for the knitter who has never work...

This is my first vest design because I only recently became a fan of the vest. I can’t really figure out why it took me so long to become one, other than the fact that I am a child of the 80’s … which was a time when the “sweater vest” was very popular but also not known for being “cool” whatsoever. I guess that’s a pretty good reason. If you d...

I love the look of reverse stockinette stitch. I love it’s texture. A whole sweater knit in this stitch pattern can be beautiful but I do love mixing stitch patterns, and I love geometrics. So this sweater is the result of playing around with basic shapes and basic stitch patterns. And since I was keeping it pretty basic I also opted out of sid...

I can’t say enough about about this yarn. It’s my first time using it, and I am in love. If you can get your hands on it, you won’t be disappointed. If you can’t, you can substitute with any super bulky yarn. I absolutely love how this scarf feels on my skin, and for those of you in cooler climates, it has been tested and no amount of wind chil...

I’m a huge fan of the hoodie: zip-up, pullover, any kind. But I find myself always using the pockets on my hoodies and never the hood. When I designed this sweater, I wanted something that would feel and look like a hoodie, but I wanted to leave the hood out. I know, I know, a hoodie isn’t a hoodie without a hood! So that’s why I added the cowl...

My husband looks so great in polo shirts: not the kind that are crisp and striped and modern, but more the slightly rough-around-the-edges, circa 1978 style. Turns out, they are really hard to find! So, obviously I had to design and knit one. Keeping him in mind, I chose a stitch pattern with great texture and, because he prefers looser edgings...

There’s something about these arm warmers that feels so very stylish. Maybe it’s the color or stitch pattern change, or maybe it’s just because arm warmers are completely practical and totally cute at the same time. I think they look amazing with a tank top so can definitely be worn in the warmer months as well.

A really fun and fast knit, The Cardilero makes a great gift for family and friends or for yourself! It looks as great over a dress as it does over a tank or blouse. Wear it with anything! The cables are basic and make a great first-time cable project and this Cardilero can be knit with pretty much any Bulky weight yarn as long as you get gauge.

A great one-ball project, this hat knits up so fast and looks awesome on both men and women. It’s a perfect gift project. It also looks good on both me and my mom which NEVER happens, so it’s pretty much a magic hat.

I originally designed this Dress in 2007. It is one of my favorite designs and I have re-knit it many times. Contrasting side panels and waistline stripe make waist appear smaller and trace your silhouette. Very short capped sleeves, blocks of color, and wide, gently squared neckline make this top a knockout. It is a great project for the begin...

I’m a huge fan of little details. This tank is simple stockinette but has a really cool neckline that’s fun to execute. It’s a fast knit, very summer friendly, looks great layered over a turtle neck in the colder months, and is reversible. You can choose to wear the deeper scoop to the front or the back, depending on what part of you wants more...

Skill Level: Easy