Inspired by the trails in the colorful Painted Desert of Arizona, the patterns was first published in 2010 in Knitcircus Magazine issue #11.

The vest features a unique asymmetrical construction and a lace pattern that runs diagonally on the front as well as the back. It is a very loose fitting vest, perfect for a top layer on a cool day.

Yarn required: 2 skeins.

If you dislike sewing together knitted pieces, this sweater is for you! It is worked in the round, starting at the bottom, and even the sleeves are worked in the round, so only the shoulder seams need to be sewn. The shaping for the sweater is done by using different stitches, so there is no need for measuring for increasing or decreasing. The ...

This lightweight hat is perfect for those cooler spring days, or you can just wear it for fun. It was originally made for my daughter who just wanted a fun hat to wear on cooler days. She really liked the “buttons”, or knupps, that she has seen in another project, so I incorporated them in her hat, while also using a bit of lace for a more femi...

These are matching fingerless gloves for the cactus hat. They have been knitted in the round, starting at the wrist. Perfect thing to keep your fingers warm while knitting with your friends in the cooler months.

Inspired by the look of the barrel cactus, the hat is knitted in the round, from the bottom up. The special stitches give it a textured, cactus-like look.

These legwarmers were made specifically for a ballet dancer. The cotton knit very tight makes them stiff, which is fine for ballet, but probably not fun for everyday. Also, cotton does not slip on tights, so they stay on even while dancing. Though this is still my daughter’s favorite pair, I’m not sure I would do it again in the same yarn; it i...

Just a simple cabled hat pattern, fast and easy to knit. It is geared toward beginner knitters who are ready to try cables.