These fingerless mitts are great for using up those last precious yards of your favorite yarn. The linen stitch cuffs use only ~15 (20) yards of the contrasting color. No stranded knitting required—only one color is worked in each row.

This pattern is a sister to my Jabberwonky sock pattern as it uses a similar heel shaping. Cheshire slips back and forth between a textured background and smooth reverse stockinette, much as the Cheshire Cat slips in and out of view. A princess sole and cashmere blend yarn make this sock a delight for even the most sensitive feet.

Buds and vines climb the leg of this sock, framed by garden trellises. Work the back of the leg in stockinette stitch for a fast finish, or in moss stitch for a textured look. Pattern includes both charted and written instructions; sock is worked from the toe up.

This sock—based on Jacquard Diamonds from p. 24 of Barbara Walker’s “Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns”—strikes the right balance between something simple enough that he’ll want to wear it, but interesting enough that you’ll want to knit it. The slipped stitches are great for highlighting variegated yarn.

Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s “Jabberwocky” and BMFA Sock Camp 2011 – Camp Jabberwonky.

Most knit hats are knit in a spiral, either from the bottom up or the top down. This pattern extends this idea to spiral more than one yarn at a time. While you will have multiple strands of yarn attached to your work, you will never be knitting with more than one at a time (no fair isle or stranding skills necessary!).

My little brother’s all grown up and in college. When I think of him, though, I still sometimes picture him 10 years old and adorable. He goes by “Joe” now, but I still think of him as “Joey” at times. I wanted to knit him a hat low-key enough for a college man, but with some fun elements for the kid in him. Here’s the result!