3% is a long, tapered scarf inspired by the sectors of a pie chart. The unusual shape provides a variety of styling options, and the Malabrigo Twist ensures maximum warmth and coziness.

33 Dots is a simple unisex hat, which would make a great first Fair Isle project. The use of two different yarns creates textural interest, and the possible color combinations are endless.

Altitude is a simple, slouchy, top-down hat, designed and knit on a day spent mostly in airports and on planes.

The Beaded Kerchief Cowl combines the stylish shape of a wrapped shawlette with the stay-put convenience of a cowl.

Blackstone Avenue is a mossy, deeply textured lace beret. Classic and subtle, and requiring only one ball of yarn, it would make a quick and sophisticated gift for almost any wearer. Working in a lofty tweed yarn produces a beret which is lightweight, yet warm.

Blockhead is a cute and easy unisex Fair Isle hat with a turned up lining to keep your ears extra warm.

The interplay of textures – knitted lace against gathered velvet – lends richness and visual interest to this elegant bolster pillow. Inspired by the upstairs décor of saloons of yore, Bordello would make a stylish and supportive addition to your boudoir or sitting room.

Bostonian is a dramatic cold-weather accessory featuring a graphic houndstooth pattern and a bold red lining for extra warmth and panache.

Copse is a simple unisex beanie featuring an all-over bamboo texture pattern, which continues neatly into the crown decreases.

Inspired by the Kousa dogwood tree that has blossomed in my grandmother’s yard every spring of my life, and named for my grandmother herself, Doris is a light and cheerful springtime beret.

A bubbly, bobbly beret, which works up quickly as a last-minute gift or an ideal late-winter pick-me-up.

The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is a lovely place to pass a cloudy afternoon. Recently, I spent such an afternoon there, and found myself dawdling in the McCormick Bird House – home to dozens of species of birds.

A skulk of foxes encircles the brim of this unisex Fair Isle hat, while a turned-up lining offers extra warmth.

Named for the bell curve shape it makes when laid flat, Gaussian is an impish, slightly pointed winter hat.

Geometrically speaking, a gnomon is the area that remains when you remove a rectangle from the corner of a larger rectangle of the same proportion.

Written for any yarn and any size, Halite is a flattering sweater with lots of texture and visual interest. There is absolutely no seaming and very little purling, so it’s a quick, fun, approachable knit for just about anyone.

Indigo Dandy combines the look and style of a wrapped triangular shawl with the easy wearability of a cowl. The ribbing lends extra warmth, and the shape is perfect for tucking into your winter coat to keep out wind and snow.

This fun and fanciful Fair Isle hat, featuring a down of rabbits and finished with a turned-up lining, will delight knitter and wearer alike.

This is a lightweight cowl, perfect for fall, spring, or indoor wear. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.

Floe is a lightweight triangular shawl, perfect for indoor wear, or for tucking into a coat or jacket on a blustery day.

Gnome Baby is a whimsical pointed cap sized to fit the average infant. The stretchiness of the yarn ensures that the hat will stay in place through all sorts of adventures and wiggling.

A billowy, luminous scarf featuring textural stripes worked in golden yellow, reminiscent of late afternoon sunlight through a tall window. The alpaca fiber lends wonderful warmth, drape, and sheen.

This is a very stretchy bag, with a comfortable wide strap that won’t dig into your shoulder when you’ve got a big load of fruit or yarn or rocks. The yarn is machine washable and dryable, so if a tomato squishes it’s no big deal. The strap isn’t very long, which is intentional because I don’t like stretched out straps that leave the bottom of ...

After years of knitting 150-yard hats out of the kind of yarn that comes in 200+ yard skeins, I had more than a few leftovers. I decided to make a quick, zippy hat out of my remainders, and so Malabrigo Motley was born. This is a great pattern for experimenting with color, so poke around and see what you’ve got.

A simple triangle knit in solid and self-striping yarns with a whimsical picot edge. Uses one ball of each yarn.

Tuesday Evening is a chunky lace cowl, which knits up quickly using double stranded DK weight yarn. The openness of the lace pattern, when paired with the cotton-merino blend, makes this a great year-round accessory.