I love the fabric created by squishy cables. For this design, I combined two pairs of mirrored cables that point towards each other creating a look that made me think of those suspension bridges with the v shaping of chevrons. Knit in two colors with some unique design elements, you can choose colors that are high contrast or low, bright or neu...

This pattern was inspired by beautiful yarn and a desire to simply have a relaxing knit. It’s a small little something, a smidgen, that you can use to show off a couple of special half skeins. Maybe you have approximately half of a skein or two left over. Maybe some mini skeins that have been waiting for the right pattern. Either way, it’s a qu...

I wanted to use up every yard of this gorgeous yarn. And, you know I love a cable especially with variegated yarn. For this hat, I paired bold, fat cables, garter stitch, and deep ribbing. The result is a highly textured and visual interesting hat. But, we need form and function! By knitting this piece on needles significantly smaller and creat...

I love a pattern that has details to keep the knitting interesting. For this design, I also wanted to show off the gorgeous hand dyed yarn of Spincycle and Magpie. To do that I included several textures and color changes. This raglan, tunic length, open front cardigan includes simple cable panels, a sprinkle of eyelets, some classic garter trim...

Sometimes you just want to sit and knit. For me, what ever I’m working on has to be something with a little bit extra in order to keep me interested. I designed this straightforward and simple hat for tv or Netflix watching. Because of the ribbed pattern and widely spaced cables you can use whatever yarn strikes your fancy. Variegated? Speckled...

I love patterns that are versatile across seasons. Cardigans are the perfect second layer as you can button/unbutton for more or less coverage. And a chance to show off hand dyed yarn is always in season.

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Details: These socks were designed with Lauren’s gorgeous self striping yarn in mind. Worked from the toe up, a bold but simple texture builds it’s way up the cuff using the yarn itself to determine when the texture shifts. It’s enough to keep things fun while also giving the yarn an opportunity to shine. By using an afterthought heel, the stri...

Details: I had the opportunity to design something with my dear friend Adella in mind. This hat and the matching shawl are meant to be easy to put down and pick up, to be relaxing to knit, and to be able to show off color! More specifically, three gorgeous colors. The simple textures, large needles create a finished piece that is light and airy...

Details: I had the opportunity to design something with my dear friend Adella in mind. This shawl and the matching hat are meant to be easy to put down and pick up, to be relaxing to knit, and to be able to show off color! More specifically, three gorgeous colors. The simple textures, large needles create a finished piece that is light and airy...

FINAL Version 10-17-2023

These extra long mitts are the perfect combination of textured cables and simple stockinette to keep things interesting without becoming overwhelming. The shaping allows them to fit snug on your arms and the length adds a touch of drama. Being fingerless means that you’ll never have to remove them while knitting, doing computer work, or reading...

Errata: End of brim instructions should say ‘Bind off.’

Details: I was going through a hard time in my personal life and I leaned on my IG community to keep my spirits up. People from different parts of the world sent words of encouragement and financial support. I wanted to give a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ in the best way I know how. The pattern is available on IG for free but if you prefer to add it t...

When I’m designing a hat, I consider every little detail. Some of the options are simply a matter of personal preference and taste. For this hat, I decided to leave some of those details to the knitter! Don’t worry, I give you all of the tools you need to make a gorgeous hat. I’ve done all of the math so that you can focus on the other stuff. I...

I was inspired to design this hat because a friend was collecting money to donate to causes that support Black Mental Health. I wanted to create an original design so that I could follow her lead. The title is a hip hop/NY nod. Dome is slang for head and for a fundraiser for mental health, for Black folx, it seemed fitting.

Updated PDF Sent 5/19/2022

As I was sketching this shawl, it immediately looked like a checkmark to me. I wanted something with unique shaping but would still be very wearable. For this shawl, you will knit a mix of slipped stitch ribbing, a simple eyelet, and a large cable which allows the yarn to shine in every possible way. Once you get going, it’s pretty intuitive bu...

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I love the fabric created by ribbing paired with squishy cables. Also, the marled look created by holding two strands together provides endless options. The intricate cable pattern is bold enough to stand out among the sea of vertical lines. Holding fingering weight double allows the hat to maintain it’s shape and adds some warmth to the 90% co...

There’s this idea that cables shouldn’t be worked in yarn with a lot of visual interest. I disagree! I love how cables provide movement and help break up the color.

Welcome to the new and improved Wafla!

Errata(first version): Brim Set up rnd: Work Rnd 2 of Cable Chart, pm

I was so inspired by this yarn base. It bouncy and light but more than that, it is an homage to Sojourner Truth. In that spirit, the title is a line from her famous speech given at the Woman’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio on May 29, 1851. Interesting fact: The most recognized quote from this speech “Ain’t I a Woman” was actually never spoke...

The center of the wrap is knit flat, then the edges are picked up and a border is worked in the round. Size may be altered as yarn supply allows (instructions included).

I designed this lovely cardigan with comfort and wearability in mind. The large buttons will be easy for little hands to grasp. The yarn is superwash so that the sweater can be worn and washed again and again.

This pattern was inspired by the Rebel Girl Colorway from Old Rusted Chair which speaks to the need for access to healthcare for women and people with uteruses. The title ‘Weak Moral Fiber’ came from the judgments that are sometimes thrown at people who make choices with their own bodies that others don’t agree with. The pattern is designed to ...

Green Thumb Brown Thumb is an homage to people of the African continent who were enslaved, their labor stolen to grow food, fiber, and cash crops in America. Many of their descendants continue to interact with the land. This cardigan is designed to be worn while gardening for pleasure, with large pockets for tools and sleeves made for rolling u...

You can’t beat a quick, chunky knit! It requires less time and investment than a sweater knit on a smaller gauge. This simple tee, knit it an easy care blend, combines two colors and all over texture making it perfect for summer. It’s designed to be a relaxed piece that you can throw on and go, featuring gentle A line shaping and a v neck. Choo...

This pattern was inspired by a single skein of beautiful yarn and a desire to simply have a relaxing knit. It’s a small little something, a smidgen, that you can use to show off that special skein. A quick knit that isn’t too challenging so that you can sit back and enjoy the ride. This is the first in a series of patterns dedicated to just thi...

I have the hardest time making a choice when I’m shopping with an indie dyer. They have such interesting colors and textures. Along with unique bases that take the dye in different ways. My solution for that is ‘why choose??’ This triangle with elongated wings uses three colors of yarn but it’s also written for use with three different DK weigh...

I really love knitting cabled hats. It’s all of the plush texture of a sweater with a smaller time (and yarn!) commitment. Add in that this hat is knit holding DK weight yarn held double and you know that it’ll be done in a flash!

Errata: On the top of page 2, above the body/crown instructions pattern says ‘P2tog, p8, (9, 9)“ should say ‘P2tog, p9, (9, 9)]

I wanted a quick cowl pattern that was easy to memorize. It needed to be visually interesting but allow for relaxed tv knitting. And with that the Think Fast Cowl was born. This pattern is easily adaptable and includes instructions on how to make it wider and taller. Because of it’s simplicity I encourage you to be creative with your yarn choic...

Red Nebula Socks, designed by Fatimah Hinds, is published by Knitspot as part of our 2020 Red Scarf Scholarship fundraiser! All proceeds from the sale of this pattern through December 31, 2020 will go directly to our scholarship fund, administered by Foster Care to Success (learn more about Foster Care to Success).

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The lovely tweed texture of Valley Yarns Taconic is an excellent complement to a bold cable motif. This luxurious hat is warm and knits up quickly on large needles, and is perfect for gift giving or for adding to your own accessory collection.

Kids move fast and this hat and mitt set is meant just for them. The allover ribbed texture means there is plenty of stretch, so the hat will stay put while they play, and the mitts will be snug on their wrists and hands. And the integrated cable adds interest. The mitts are designed so that both hands are knit the same, which means there’s no ...

Intricate cables and a reversible brim make this hat infinitely wearable and fun to knit. The brim can be worn folded to make it warmer, or unfolded to give it a slouchy look. Valley Yarns Charlemont gives the design great stitch definition and a lovely sheen from the silk.

The combination of simple texture and contrasting colors makes this hat fun to knit and to wear. Valley Yarns Granville’s cotton blended with a bit of merino means it’ll be perfect for wearing year round and for milder climates. The pattern is available as a PDF download.

Details: These socks are perfect for that special yarn that you’ve been saving. Koigu is on the heavier side of sockweight hence the size 2 needle. Sportweight yarn would work here too. A long cable panel meanders it’s way from the cuff to the toe. I seldom knit the same sock twice but I enjoyed this pattern so much that I made the second sock ...

I love the beauty and visual interest of hand dyed yarns, and the perfect pattern gives the colors room to unfold, change, and move. The texture of this sweater is simple garter stitch, but the construction makes the stitches ‘flow’ vertically as well as horizontally. The shape is comfy and wearable, and there are little details that keep thing...

I really love knitting cabled hats. It’s all of the plush texture of a sweater with a smaller time (and yarn!) commitment. For the body of this hat, I began with a classic diamond cable motif and freshened it up with an inset stockinette diamond. For more cabled goodness, I created a totally reversible brim knit with cables on the inside and on...

“To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.”

I really love knitting cabled hats. It’s all of the plush texture of a sweater with a smaller time (and yarn!) commitment. For this hat, I combined three cable patterns and a brim that can be worn flat or folded to create an infinitely wearable hat for everyone in the family. My favorite part of this hat is the reversible brim. The ribbing is k...

I really love knitting cabled hats. It’s all of the plush texture of a sweater with a smaller time (and yarn!) commitment. For this hat, I combined three cable patterns and a brim that can be worn flat or folded to create an infinitely wearable hat for everyone in the family. My favorite part of this hat is the reversible brim. The ribbing is k...

Errata: ‘Knit straight with Color 2 AT THE SAME TIME knitting a Decrease Rnd every 12th (11th, 9th, 8th) 6th, 5th round 11 (12, 16, 18) 23, 26 times. 48 (52, 52, 56) 56, 58 sts remain.’

Errata: On page 3, instructions should say ‘ move held sts

Update 7/21/22: error in crown shaping has been corrected. Download newest version.

This cable pattern has been rolling around in my head for quite awhile. I thought it would be perfect as a mirrored pair so socks were the obvious choice. The cable panel made me think of smoke spiraling away from a fire and the small flecks of gray in the yarn made me think of ashes hence the name: Cinder Twist.

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I don’t knit alot of mitts but when I came up with this cable it seemed perfect for the back of a hand. I find fingerless mitts to be more fun and less fiddly than gloves. For the Loops and Rope Mitts and the matching hat, reverse stockinette is contrasted with a striking cable pattern that won’t get lost in variegated yarn or make a bold state...

I love the subtle (and not so subtle) variations in the colors of yarn dyed in small batches. When I knit with them I want to have fabric that lets the yarn shine but I also want to keep it interesting. For the Loops and Rope Hat and the matching fingerless mitts, reverse stockinette is contrasted with a striking cable pattern that won’t get lo...

I love to look at the architecture of houses and buildings. The term, false front, describes a building with a facade that is bigger and more imposing than the inside. These socks have a similar trick up their sleeve…in their cuff. The front is smooth, simple stockinette while the back is an elaborate cabled panel.

This hat was inspired by the genius Canon Hand Dyes Polar Opposite pairs. This colorway is so not my usual style but I fell in love. One of the mini hanks is heavy on color 1 but light on color 2. The second mini hank is light on color 1 and heavy on color 2. The drama was irresistible.

Details: This cowl puts me in the mind of a feather and during some Renaissance Festivals street characters who collect feathers are called a ‘Fletcher Fetcher’.

Details: Pigdale (named for the yarn colors: Pigtown and Scottdale) is a fun, striped hat with a textured panel for a little something extra. The simplicity of this design is a perfect way to show off a variegated and a solid yarn. To prevent a bunch of ends to weave in later the stripes are narrow enough to carry yarns up the side of the hat. ...

I have another friend undergoing chemotherapy. I told her I would make something wooly for her coldest parts and she choose socks. While on this journey, my friend decided to name her tumor Elvis so that soon she can say ‘Elvis has left the building!’ I figured this called for a pair of blue {suede} socks. If you have a similar story PM me and ...

Sometimes I have to remind myself that the weather south of the Equator is the opposite of my weather here in the Northern Hemisphere. As I was knitting this while it was hot and humid I had to remind myself ‘It’s winter somewhere!’ This cowl and the matching hat found here are fun to knit and perfect for cooler weather, whenever that happens i...

I love mini skeins. They’re so fun to use and you never get bored because the colors are used so quickly. This pattern was designed to show off five colors whether a gradient or totally contrasting. To make it suitable for more seasons, the front features a simple lace pattern. The name came from the geology term anticline as the lace pattern m...

Knit in Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky, the Blue Quartz Cowl is a cozy and stylish addition to any wardrobe. This design features a repeating cable and lace motif which is worked flat and then seamed, making it easy to adjust the finished size.

Errata: When the color change happens on the yoke the inches knit is incorrect. “Continue working flat in pattern established, using LTC3 until piece measures 11 (12, 13.5, 14.5) 16, 17, 18” from removable marker. Using Color 2 and DC3, work flat in pattern established for 1”.”

This Phoenix Fiber Co yarn has so much color and texture that it took a special design to showcase it. These toe up socks feature a simple lace pattern that is flanked by bold cables. To give the socks a modern feel the pattern is off center on each sock. There is a nice sized stockinette panel to allow the yarn to shine. August Tweed’s lace ma...

This pattern was inspired by the amazing mini skein gradient set from Canon Hand Dyes. I loved that there were so many colors but I was stumped about how to use them. I came up with this cowl as a way to show off the yarn and use every single inch. To add another layer of visual interest I rearranged the colors so that the different hues are in...

This design was originally created for the Neighborhood Fiber Co Innerloop Accessory Club 2016. Will be available for purchase January 17.

This design is inspired by the amazing KnitCircus gradient yarn! All the beauty of a gradient in one ball rather than several small balls. Lizard Locomotion combines textures and a unique heel technique that allow the colors to flow uninterrupted. The title came from the ‘s’ shaped track that a lizard’s tail leaves as it runs across sand or dirt.

This pattern was inspired by a single skein of beautiful yarn. The one skein that you couldn’t leave behind. But now what to make with it? A small little something, a dollop, that you can use to show off that yarn. A quick knit that isn’t too challenging. This is the first in a series of patterns dedicated to just this scenario.

I needed to knit a blanket for my sweet new niece. Usually I find blankets to be a daunting so I designed something easy to pick up and put down, perfect for tv knitting, and infinitely customizable. Encore is indestructible so the recipient can wash and dry the finished blanket as many times as a messy baby renders it necessary.

Who can resist a quick to knit aran sock? Once I completed the first sock the centered cable and tweedy yarn brought to mind something you would find in a Land’s End catalog. Also, the person I created these for wanted to replace something he had owned previously. Together these factors led to the title ‘The Usual’.

Previously titled Lyra’s Alethiometer

This shawl was inspired by the beautiful Dragonfly colorway Middle Earth. The gentle slopes on the edging put me in the mind of rolling hills. In the center of Middle Earth, just north of the Shire, you will find the Hills of Evendim.

Variegated sock yarn is my favorite to buy at shows. This color caught my attention immediately but then the big question: what would I make with it? Fleet Feet is a sock that is interesting to knit while also letting hand dyed yarn shine. There is an offset cable and slipped stitch motif that changes size and shape on the leg of the sock and r...

The idea behind gradients is brilliant. I find the many versions fascinating. When it comes to patterns I love it when a gradient kit/set flows in an unexpected way whether it’s with slipped stitches, wrapped stitches, or irregular stripes. The Florid Wrap combines all three.

Errata: in Chart Row 22: P1, k1, p2, k1, p2, k7 twice, k1, p5, k1, p1.

Details: Frozen Pond is an easy to wear cowl knit in the round. The striking diagonal lines are accomplished with a simple cable and flanked with moss stitch and stockinette. With this height Frozen Pond can be worn folded as shown in the first photo or straight as shown in the third photo. It’s snuggly either way. Because of the large needle s...

November 2018: Newest version uploaded.

I had this idea that it would be visually interesting to have a cable run uninterrupted from wrist to wrist. And I was so inspired by Neighborhood Fiber Co and their beautiful colors that I had to pick more than one. With those two ideas in mind Across Town was born.

For Twin Vines, I decided to create a lightweight, A line sweater to throw on as an extra layer or to wear in warmer weather on its own. To do this, two weights of yarn are used along with a larger than called for needle. Only one color is used at a time. I had this idea that it would be visually interesting to have cables run uninterrupted fro...

For Twin Vines, I decided to create a lightweight, A line sweater to throw on as an extra layer or to wear in warmer weather on it’s own. To do this, two weights of yarn are used along with a larger than called for needle. Only one color is used at a time. I had this idea that it would be visually interesting to have cables run uninterrupted fr...

This cowl was designed exclusively for Club Dragonfly Fibers 2015.

Pattern updated in 2022.

Errata: In pattern, ‘yf, slip 1’ should read ‘sl1wyib’. This has been fixed in the pattern as well. Please download the latest version.

This cowl was designed to compliment the Straight as an Arrow hat. The pattern can easily be customized in both length and width. Worked in the sample size will leave enough yarn in 1 hank to knit the matching hat.

Update: Pattern has been reformatted and freshened up November 2022. Please download the newest version.

Errata If you bought/downloaded the pattern before January 13, 15 please download the updated version for corrected instructions for the right cuff.

Errata: in Chart Row 22: P1, k1, p2, k1, p2, k7 twice, k1, p5, k1, p1.

Errata: in Chart Row 22: P1, k1, p2, k1, p2, k7 twice, k1, p5, k1, p1.

I am fascinated by designs that work for any gender. This shawl is specifically designed to be worn by anyone but the two yarn weights offer have a unique voice. Awilix was a Mayan deity of the moon and the night. Depending on which lore you read, Awilix was described as the goddess or a god. The beauty and mystery of the Awilix shawl is its ve...

Recently I had a friend undergoing chemotherapy. I needed to knit him something. His hands and feet were/are always cold so we decided a sock would be a good choice. I have since knit another pair for a cancer survivor. If you have a similar story PM me and I’ll discount your pattern. :-) The title is an homage to my friend whose last name is P...

Details: Straight as an Arrow uses a cable pattern (both charted and written) that is simple but interesting enough to keep you going for ‘one more round’. By changing the number of rounds in the cable chart the hat can have two different looks as the pink and brown samples show. The simplicity of each version works well for variegated yarns. I...

I have an obsession with knits that only use a small amount of yarn. I am also often stumped about what to do with beautifully hand dyed yarn. This open cardi covers both with a little sass. The pattern includes directions on making the cardigan close in the front.

Designed exclusively for Dragonfly Fibers Yarn Club September 2013

“Once upon a time there was a beautiful, interesting yarn. The colors were gorgeous and highly variegated. What could one make with such a specimen?”

I designed this hat when my youngest son was a baby. The idea was to have a hat that would stay on his head and keep his ears warm. I’ve knit quite a few of these hats and no two are the same. With flaps? Without? Solid? Striped? Colorblock? It really is the dealer’s (or knitter’s) choice! This pattern has sizes ranging from baby to adult. It k...