A matching scarf, hat and mitten set to knit in either KnitPicks Preciosa Tonal or Lion Brand Heartland yarn.

These mitts feature a corrugated ribbing cuff and a stranded floral motif on the back of the hand. The palm is worked in a traditional filler pattern. This design is rated intermediate because it involves stranded knitting and some simple thumb gusset shaping. The pattern is only charted. It is written for women’s size small, but you can knit a...

“Where’s my hat?” You’ll always have a good idea of

“Where’s my hat?” You’ll always have a good idea of where to tell them to start looking with this hat. This is the second in a series of lightweight hats that you can easily carry in your coat pocket in case of an unexpected chill.

“Where’s my hat?” You’ll always have a good idea of

“Where’s my hat?” You’ll always have a good idea of

“Where’s my hat?” You’ll always have a good idea of

“Where’s my hat?” You’ll always have a good idea of

Diamonds are the focus of Lucy, a saddle shouldered Aran style pullover. The diamond shape of the main panel is echoed in the diamond and moss columns and again in the

These mitts feature a beautiful spiral pattern banding the cuff and fingers, which echoes the design climbing up the hand.

Bring your Guardian Angels with you in your choice of mitten or fingerless mitt. The cable framing the angels makes it look like they are standing in a stone arch. These are knit with negative ease so the lace in the angle design will be shown at its bets. You may want to consider changing yarn and gauge to make an oversized mitten for layering...

This oversized poncho is a collaborative effort. My eldest daughter drew Celtic knotwork which I translated into the cables in the borders of the poncho. The pattern is rated experienced because of the complexity of some of the

The Wishbone pattern is a very stretchy combination of ribbing and cables which will fit a wide range of sizes. The small is shown on a woman’s foot. Large will comfortably stretch to accommodate a man’s foot.

Knit Christmas stockings for your feet, or leave off the cuff for a great every day sock. The textured sock works great for anyone and will look great in all types of patterned yarns as well as solids and tonals.

Knit in Shawl in a Ball in Feng Shui Grey, the finished shawl reminds me of spider webs with radiating spokes in the center of the diamonds. The generous wingspan of this shawl gives you many options for wear.

Simple cables zig-zag from cuff to fingertips in this trio of mittens.

This hat is a nice project for those new to cabling. You get lots of practice with the simple two stitch cables zig-zagging up and down the hat. Three sizes are available from snug fit beanie up to a big slouchy hat. Remember hats are supposed to fit snugly and these hats have lots of stretch, so choose a size smaller than your actual head circ...

This scarf is a nice beginner project for those new to cabling. You get lots of practice with the simple two stitch cables zig- zagging down the length of the scarf. The scarf is worked flat with a 3 stitch garter stitch band on each side. One size fits all. Adjust length as desired.

This diamond accented ribbed sock is best suited for solid and tonal yarns. The pattern repeats twice around the sock and the cables do not cross from front to back so this is a great pattern to work two at a time.

Everyone deserves some fun at Halloween. This stunning cowl is a perfect way to keep your neck warm with a touch of flair as you brave the chill Fall air, whether you are heading to a party or just keeping your favorite Trick or Treaters company on their travels. Swarovski crystals and seed beads provide a touch of drama. The pattern is fully c...

A perfect lightweight stole for a cool evening by the sea. The generous length means there is plenty of stole to wrap around your shoulders while letting the ends float in the breeze.

This fun texture pattern looks great worked up

Gold stars peek out in the fields of blue. This pattern is a nice way to use two colors without worrying about stranding or intarsia.

This saddle shouldered Aran tunic takes its name from the ancient Celtic story of star crossed lovers Deirdre and Naoise who fell in love and eloped even though she was betrothed to the King. They were pursued and then at last lured back home with promises of forgiveness. The treacherous King then had Naoise killed so he could have the beautifu...

These beautiful mitts feature a Celtic knot work style twisted stitch cable. The cables rise up out of the wristband, meander across the back of the hand then disappear back into the top cuff. This design is rated intermediate because it involves simple cabling, twisted stitch patterns and some simple thumb gusset shaping. The pattern is fully ...

This is a great beginner shawl. This comfy, warm shawl knits up quickly in DK weight yarn in a simple to memorize pattern with plain wrong side rows. The shape is a modified top-down Faroese triangle which stays on your shoulders nicely. It begins with a long garter tab, which blends in with the garter edging for the body of the shawl. The body...

This sweater comes with a bit of history. Years ago my friend was tending bar between regular jobs. One night a guy walked in wearing a hand knit Aran sweater. My friend complimented the sweater, and he in turn complimented the cute little sweater she was wearing. She jokingly asked if he wanted to trade, and he took her up on it!. They exchang...

Perfect to keep trick or treater’s hands warm for Halloween these mitts have spiders crawing out of their lacy cuffs. These spooky mitts begin at the wrist with a provisional cast on. Once the hand is complete the lacy spider web cuff is worked from the provisional cast on. Add the optional beads in for spooky spider bodies. Directions are prov...

A slipped stitch pattern create spiders which climb up the legs of these socks. Optional beads make the spiders even more dramatic. These socks would work well in a variety of yarns including hand paints and solids.

The socks are knit toe up in a very simple and easy to memorize stitch pattern. The simplicity of the stitch pattern works well with self striping yarns and provides a bit of interest and texture to the stripes. It would also look lovely in hand paints, solids, and tonals. The sock is constructed with a gusset, and reinforced heel flap. These a...

Trellis shawl combines an uncommon, but simple decrease with yarnovers to create a lattice of lace reminiscent of a garden trellis. A simple border echoes the lattice lines and softens the look, creating a cosy yet feminine shawl to wrap up in on cool spring evenings.

This is a saddle shoulder Aran sweater which features a cable detail around the hem, cuffs and collars instead of the traditional ribbing. The sweater was designed as my level 3 project for the TKGA Master Knitter program.