Who doesn’t love A Little Sparkle around the holidays? Fran’s cowl is knit in the round from the top down using a larger than usual needle for increased drape. This cowl features a combination of Brillino (the sparkle) and our hand dyed mohair lace with a playful bow. It is the perfect quick knit for yourself or a gift!

Who doesn’t want to be snuggly and warm in cooler weather? Worked from top down in three sections, the Mt. Erie Cozy begins as a neck-hugging cowl, then expands into a warm wrap that can be pulled down over the shoulders. This Cozy features our beautiful hand-dyed Radiant DK and has just enough texture to keep your hands interested as you move ...

Nothing is more fun than finding a lovely yarn that slowly changes color. Combine that with a cozy, neck-hugging cowl design that shifts from one color to the next every couple of rows in an easy exploration of texture and color!

A trip to Mesa Verde National Park and the incredible designs of the black on white pottery were the inspiration for the Mesa Verde Hat. Fran brought home a poster showing several mugs created with the ancient designs and couldn’t rest until she had translated a few of the motifs into stitch patterns. A hat seemed like the perfect tribute to th...

Our 2023 KIP Cowl is knit in the round from the top to the bottom with a larger than usual needle for increased drape. Knit in our cozy merino, this cowl features a playful bow and is the perfect quick knit for yourself or for gifts!

Brioche rib is one of Fran’s favorite stitches. Just like the brioche buns from which the stitch gets its name, it puffs up whatever yarn you choose to use. If you live mixing colors, what could be more fun than picking two of your favorite colors and putting them into a stunning brioche cowl?

With its classic capped-sleeves, slightly scooped neck, and vertical lines, this summer top is just the right shape and length to flatter. Made with Fidalgo Artisan Yarn’s Fidalgo Fingering, it is the perfect weight for warm summer days!

Even here in our fair corner of Northwest Washington State, we have cold enough weather to want to snuggle up in warm woolly hand-knits. This stylish cowl is simple enough for beginners and is a quick knit for us all. The best part is wearing the KIP 2022 Cowl made with one of our Radiant Petite hand dyed yarn cakes!

Yarn: 1 skein Fidalgo Artisan Yarn’s Silk Shimmer (63% Silk, 23% Kid Mohair, 10% Nylon and 4% Polyester 100g = 330 yds).

The North Isle Gansey Cap, knit in undyed merino wool, is perfect for winter-wonderland attire - you can practically smell crisp pine needles and air redolent with snow. Pair it with our North Isle Gansey Poncho and you’ll have the coziest, most elegant ensemble imaginable, though each works beautifully individually as well!

This scarf was named for the lovely lady who was its inspiration. Just learning to knit, she needed a special project: easy enough to avoid frustration but with just the right amount of challenge and appeal to feed her developing passion. Knit it with our beautiful hand-dyed yarn and you will be thrilled with the results!

Brioche rib is one of Fran’s favorite stitches. It seems to “puff up” any yarn, making it lighter, fluffier, and warmer. This scarf looks good on guys as well as gals and is a quick, easy knit once you get into the rhythm of the stitch. If you want a longer scarf, just add more rows!