Mary Scott Huff
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Mittens
Edgar Allen Poe claimed to have written “The Raven” backwards. He said he started with the word “Nevermore” and worked his way to the beginning from there. I didn’t know that when I created these mittens, but they began for me in the same exact way. I asked myself what would happen if I made a mitten called Nevermore, and the rest is what you s...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Celebrate Chinese New Year every day! Inspired by the classical motifs found in antique porcelain and the gorgeous shades of delicate water lilies, Chinese Garden is the wrap you’ll reach for until winter turns to spring.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Now you can embrace your inner pirate, whether you do your marauding at sea or on the slopes. A traditional Norwegian snowflake motif meets the Jolly Roger in this cozy but cool hat. Featuring a sleek and stretchy knitted hem, Latvian braid trim and a matching braided tassel, this hat is perfect for wintertime looting, pillaging, and trips to t...
Knitting: Glasses Case
Blink and you’ll miss it! Here’s an adorable little glasses case you can knit in under an hour. Felt it up in your washing machine and embellish it any way you wish. Useful to have around and great to give as a gift, Wink glasses cases will also help you use up those odds and ends of yarn you’ve been hanging on to.
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by the designer’s hometown, Portland, Oregon, City of Roses is a buttoned cowl worked in delicious Cashmere-blend yarn created just for the design by Portland’s own Abstract Fiber. Stunning shades inspired by Portland’s famous International Rose Test Garden bloom on a background of pearl, edged in leafy green.
Knitting: Scarf
Wrap up in a rabble of Butterflies! Executed in two colorways of beautiful Kauni Effektgarn, these winged beauties will leave you all aflutter.
Knitting: Cardigan
Design your own Norwegian Fana sweater in any size, using Mary Scott Huff’s Fana Formula!
Knitting: Earflap Hat, Beanie, Toque
Created for the 2014 Madrona Fiber Arts Winter Retreat, this pair of hats was inspired by our namesake native tree.
Knitting: Mittens
Work a little Magic! The adorable hares on these Selbuvotter will keep you hopping. Starting with bobbled hems and chevron-lace cuffs, the mittens continue with gusset thumbs, and finish with traditional pointed tops. Worked primarily in two contrasting colors, the design is embellished with additional colors using duplicate stitch.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Stranded colorwork in the round is about as much fun as you can have with string. This is the hat Mary uses to teach her introduction to stranded colorwork - created just for beginners!
Knitting: Mittens
Originally designed as an exclusive for the Knitters Review Retreat in 2012, Slebu-Baaa-Ter are a modern twist on traditional Norwegian mittens. Love Sheep? Who doesn’t? These are the beginning of your Dream Flock. Count them, why don’t ya? Then make a pair for all the sheep-lovers you know. And don’t forget yourself!
Knitting: Cloche Hat
This matching cloche and mitten set is a great introduction to Entrelac! The cloche’s knitted corsage is a detatchable pin that looks equally pretty on your lapel.
Knitting: Hats - Other
Joyful birds in flight encircle this whimsical stranded colorwork hat, while the wording along the lower edge encourages you to “Spread Your Wings”. Worked from the top down, Flight Path begins with a circle of snowdrops, and ends with a knitted hem.
Knitting: Knee-highs
Formal Kilt Hose to fit your favorite Scot! Whether you’re Scottish by birth or Assimilation, properly fitted hose are a luxury every Braveheart deserves. With a foldover cuff that sports cables, openwork and bobbles, these hose are suitable for fancy dress occasions from weddings and balls to Hogmanay.
Knitting: Cardigan
Caora Dubh (Black Sheep) is Mary Scott Huff’s fresh new take on the classic cabled cardigan. Worked flat, in pieces, from the bottom up, Caora Dubh’s details include dense cables above a stockinette lower body, easy-fitting gathered sleeves, and a cozy shawl collar. Bobbles on all the edges provide both a surprise finish, and a touch of whimsy.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern is mystical and whimsical in a colorway evoking an Oriental Carpet! Bobbled points and twisted cords add whimsy to this simple slip-stitch pattern, originally designed to showcase Abstract Fiber Supersock yarn.
Knitting: Mittens
Inspired by an antique playing card from Germany, Mary’s Queen Of Hearts Mittens are a whimsical slice of folklore.
Knitting: Cardigan
Two gorgeous versions of the same lace pattern, in deep, vinyard-inspired colors. The vest, in “Old Purple”, sports a hip-skimming length and asymmetrical closure. The Cardigan, shown in “Wine” has a cropped length, centered closure, and bracelet sleeves. Both use the same delicate lace pattern, for a feminine look with an easy fit.