Sunfest is a six-piece collection of baby and children’s garments inspired by the idea of the classic ice cream truck I grew up with during my summers on the Delmarva Peninsula.

My very first niece…my sweet Abigail. Like my three nephews before her, she deserved a pattern all of her own. I wanted to design something sweet and special, but not too frilly and feminine. After all, what if her (slightly protective) older brothers want to match? Meet my Sweet Abigail, sized for everyone in the family.

Parents will tell you that once a baby is mobile they don’t sit still for long--they’re constantly crawling, walking, and running. That’s how Baby Ben, my newest nephew, will certainly be. As a designer, it seems only fair to keep the front of the design fairly simple and put the fancy cables and ribs on the back where you’re likely to see them...

This pattern is also available as a printed version from baa ram ewe.

You can visit the Delmarva Peninsula all year round. As such, you’ll need something your kids can wear no matter the season when you hit Dewey Beach. This simple tank top can be worn alone in the summer or paired with a long-sleeved tee and over leggings in the winter, too. The straps are knit flat in basic garter stitch, while the textured bod...

Grabbing a comfy sweatshirt or sweater for a stroll on the boardwalk is a must on a breezy night. There’s nothing comfier than Malabrigo Chunky. This classically inspired top-down raglan sweater includes a bobbled ice cream cone on the bottom corner. Little boys & girls alike will stay warm and look adorable as they head out for a chilly be...

Your little girl will love this comfy wrap as an alternative to a sweatshirt on a chilly summer afternoon or evening as you stroll along the boardwalk. Love it and wish there was something similar for you? Don’t despair—you can have a matching one, Mom! The cable is knit first and then the sides are knit one at a time in a lacy, mesh stitch aft...

ERRATA: An updated version of Bethany is now available. It includes a merged chart for easier use, as well as corrects an error in the cable panels.

Neapolitan is knit flat, in one piece, and is seamed together at the shoulders. Basic garter stitch stripes form the body of this vanilla/chocolate/strawberry sensation. A loosely braided or I-cord belt finishes the open garment and gives this cute little girl’s piece a fun, flirty feel.

Atlantic is a beach-themed hat knit with basic ribbing and teeny-tiny seashells. Knit in lightweight Malabrigo Sock and in the round, it’s a quick summertime knit that works as a gift year-round. The simple lace stitch pattern is easily memorized. The crown comes together organically, creating a precious hat that works on newborns, infants, tod...

Nolan was inspired by my newest nephew, whose gender was a surprise until his arrival. The goal was to create a hat that would be suitable for a boy or a girl, and Nolan fit the bill. Once I had the idea, it seemed only natural to add sizes for larger infants, toddlers, and children. As an added bonus, the hat has so much stretch that even smal...

ERRATA: Please note, in the size XL, after you cast on the underarm stitches, you will have 191 stitches, not 195 as is noted in the pattern. I apologize for the error!

This waist down bag for babies is knit in the round in chunky weight yarn, grafted for a seamless bottom, and includes a hole perfectly sized for a car seat or stroller buckle. The Snuggle Bug won’t slip and slide like a blanket might, and baby’s feet will stay warm while they’re out and about!

Minnie Me wants to be just like the big girls—stylish, flirty, and fun!

I’m always at a loss to find something to do with the few yards of chunky yarn remaining after a project. Thus, the idea for Cozylicious was born. This simple beer bottle/soda can/wine bottle cozy is the perfect way to use up chunky scraps with ease and offers options to suit your particular needs. No need for complicated colorwork, either—beca...

Wyatt is a unisex, pullover variation of in threes: a baby cardigan. Designed with my first nephew in mind, it is knitted flat and in one piece with seaming up the sides and under the arms. Basic enough for a beginning knitter, with only garter and stockinette stitch required, but with enough interest in the design for someone with more experie...

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The Trickle Down socks are modeled after the beauty of a waterfall in nature—not comprised of straight lines and right angles, waterfalls have texture, curves, and twists and turns that add to the beauty you see. That’s the principle behind these simple lace socks with plenty of stretch and an easily memorized pattern, mimicking the trickling e...

The Well Traveled socks represent my family’s journey and adventures overseas, as well as the end of our travels and return home to America. We flitted about overseas, spending time in the UK, Spain, France, Italy, and Hungary, represented by the traveling cables in the leg of the socks. And like the cables, we end just where we started, but di...