A collection of 4 accessories (scarf, hat, gloves and socks) in a wide range of sizes for the hero in your life. Patterns are newly updated and reformatted in an easy-to-read 2 column style. Ebook also includes chart for Aragorn scarf as a bonus.

This is a bundled version of the Arwen accessories. Bundle includes the multi-sized Cloche hat, the Cowl, the Fingerless Gloves, the Keyhole Scarf and the matching Slipper Socks.

This ebook contains 3 patterns - Shell Lace Towel, Shell Lace Washcloth and Sea Oats Washcloth.

A collection of fun and functional socks inspired by the works of JRR Tolkein. Final ebook will contain a total of 6-7 patterns.

Sancho is a mischievous little hobbit who refers to himself as Dread Highwayman Sancho Proudfoot. He was caught searching for Bilbo’s treasure and Frodo spends a lot of time getting him out of trouble. His socks need to be sturdy but ready for any sort of adventure.

Every year at holiday time, I make it a point to watch The Nutcracker. The parade of sweets is my favorite part, culminating in the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Sugarplums are a hard-shelled sweet filled with spices, nuts, or seeds, often used for celebrations. Their round shapes can be found dancing up and down this hat.

(Sugar Plum Dance) Cowl

Those brightly colored, little twists of sugar appear every year around the holidays as if by magic. Part decoration and part sweet treat, it just doesn’t seem like Christmas without them.

Esmeralda Brandybuck, was a hobbit who wore many hats - Mistress of Buckland and Brandy Hall, mother of Meriadoc “Merry” Brandybuck, and aunt of Peregrin “Pippin” Took. To keep the affairs of Buckland in order and stay one step ahead of her adventurous son, she was practical, organized, and always knew several paths to reach the same destinatio...

Everyone imagines being able to time travel but since we don’t have a clever blue box, what can we do? We can build our own pan-dimensional surfboard and ride the waves of the time vortex! Don’t have a handy nuclear power plant to fuel your surfboard or the alien tech to build one in the first place? Why not knit your own version. You may not b...

This design began with Countess Ablaze’s lemons to lemonade story about the distorted idea some businesses have about the value of unpaid “exposure,” bless their hearts. When I saw that she was inviting dyers and designers to create with her iconic If I Want Exposure, I’ll Get My Tits Out colorway, all to benefit charity, I couldn’t resist the ...

Elektra, the Greek tragic heroine, was a member of a truly dysfunctional family. Her father Agamemnon, hero of the Trojan War, was murdered by her mother, Klytemnestra, and her mother’s lover. Elektra was then consumed with a burning desire to avenge her father’s death. This shawl was inspired by the fire of Elektra’s revenge on those who kille...

Anitra is the daughter of a Bedouin chieftain who danced to entertain Peer Gynt. This pattern will entertain you as the color and texture of your yarn swirl and dance like Anitra along the length of the shawl.

Pattern originally appeared in the Addicted to Sock Knitting magazine Spring 2016 issue. It is now also available as an individual pattern. Special coupon code available if you sign up for my newsletter

In the Spring a fuller crimson comes upon the robin’s breast;

Once upon a midnight dreary…

The third in the Sockses for Hobbitses series, may I introduce you to Bilbo? Bilbo Baggins, though known as being an adventurous hobbit, was also one who liked his comforts. He liked things cozy and organized. These socks are comfortable and orderly, just the way Bilbo likes things, but with a touch of adventure thrown in, to appeal to his Took...

Belladonna Took is a toe-up cabled sock featuring a wide cable that looks great in solids but can hold its own with striping yarns. Cable spacing is far enough apart keep it interesting while still being simple enough for a relaxing knit for travel or TV watching. Great for guys or gals.

Rincewind, student of Unseen University in Ankh Morpork, is a Wizard of the highest order (if you count incompetence). His only real talent is escaping Death. When you are on the run from enemies, a shawl is a handy thing to have around. You can use it for warmth, shade, shelter, as a pillow, and as a place to hide if necessary. This one even h...

Like Samwise Gamgee, these socks are simple and practical. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize, yet interesting enough to keep you from being bored; a good TV or travel knit. Pattern works well with stripes and most variegated yarns. It is perfect for those men (and women) who don’t like fussy socks.

This fun-to-knit cowl is completely reversible and finished with a contrast i-cord edging. Works for guys or gals and is completely customizable. It can also be pulled up over the head to keep the ears warm.

Get the Georgie Hat pattern free with the purchase of this pattern. No coupon code necessary. Just put both patterns in your cart at the same time.

This sweet little lace beret and scarf breathes spring into your wardrobe. Together they make a perfect springtime ensemble. One large skein of luxury sock yarn is enough for the hat and scarf for most sizes.

This lacy sock is feminine and a bit flirty with your favorite skirt or dress. The diamond pattern, named for the dilithium crystals that power starships of the future, flatters the curves of your legs.

Get this pattern free with the purchase of the Georgie Cowl and Mitts pattern. No coupon necessary. Just put the two patterns in your cart at the same time.

This reversible toque/beanie is a winter time essential. It looks good on guys or girls, making it a great quick-to-knit gift.

This reversible moebius cowl is as fun to knit as it is to wear. Great for guys or gals, you will find it an essential for your knitting gift list. The perfect last minute gift knit.

This faux Fair Isle hat is created using variegated sock yarn along with a coordinating solid. This is a great pattern for that beautiful skein of hand-painted yarn that is uncooperative with most stitch patterns.

This colorful stranded colorwork beret was inspired by the Aztec art of Mexico. Doubly warm because of the stranding, this colorful hat will cheer the coldest winter day.

Pattern instructions are fully charted. You will need to be able to read a knitting chart to complete this pattern.

My friend Daisy’s wedding inspired a search for floral lace motifs. This shawl is a byproduct of that search. It features a large, open daisy pattern at the top and an ornate leaf edging. This versatile shawl can also be worn as a kerchief or scarf.

This is the multi-size version of Tabitha’s Mystery, the Fall 2010 mystery KAL for Tabitha’s Heart group. It is written in standard pattern layout rather than being broken up into clues.

This sock was born from my inability to knit a plain vanilla sock. I keep trying to knit plain vanilla socks but when I get to the top I simple must add some sprinkles. This lace and cable pattern is perfect for spring and summer wear. The easy-to-memorize makes it a great traveling sock. The lace pattern is bold enough to stand up to self-stri...

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Inspired by the bold hats worn in the Edwardian Era and named for a survivor of the Titanic, this felted hat is ridiculously quick to knit due to the loose gauge and large needles. It practically knits itself.

There are two version of this pattern. This version s the mystery version of the pattern for the Winter 2010 Mystery KAL in the Tabitha’s Heart group. The second version of the pattern is my Green Chic pattern. There are a few differences between the two patterns. This pattern does not contain photos of the finished project, has only one size a...

This deceptively simple cabled hat uses an easy-to-memorize cable pattern that is attractive but quick-to- knit. It looks good with the brim rolled up or down. The hat makes a great gift for guys or gals.

This stylish spiral lace beret is named for the graceful fronds of the lady fern that gently bend in the breeze. The hat looks great on the wrong side too. You get twice the wardrobe enhancement for half the knitting. In cotton, it’s a cool, clever summer hat; in wool or alpaca it’s a warm but fun winter hat.

This pattern was available as a Christmas gift to members of the Tabitha’s Heart Ravelry group. It is now available as a part of the From My Heart Bath Set as well as a separate pattern.

Four sizes to fit infant through teen/adult. Length of hat is customizable.

Five sizes - infant to adult.

Evan is a cabled beanie-style hat featuring a wide, ribbed cable repeated around the circumference of the hat and then shifted to the right with subsequent repeats resulting in a spiral effect. The cable ribs are then decreased into points to form the crown of the hat. The pattern is bold enough to stand up to most variegated yarns but also loo...

Evan is a simple sock adorned with a wide cable running from the toe to the cuff. The pattern is bold enough to stand up to most variegated yarns but also looks fabulous in solid colors.

This sweet lace hat has an interchangeable ribbon at the brim. The ribbon can be also used as a drawstring to turn your hat into a cute little bag. It may also be jazzed up with a decorative flower or pin at the top of the brim.

Owen is a simple sock adorned with two wide cables running from the toe to the cuff and up the back of the leg. The pattern is bold enough to stand up to most variegated yarns but also looks fabulous in solid colors.

Aragorn, Strider, Wingfoot, Elessar. Ranger, warrior, healer, king.

This fun-to-knit lace sock got its name from my frustrating struggle to find a stitch pattern that wouldn’t disappear in “naughty” variegated yarns. The result is this light and lacy sock that’s just right for spring and summer wear. Easy enough to make it an excellent traveling sock but interesting enough to prevent boredom.

I adore variegated yarns but always struggle finding the pattern to highlight those colorful indulgences. This simple design is perfect for those beautiful yarns. It is named for the swirling rift in time and space from the Doctor Who series. This quick-to-knit ankle sock is sure to become a warm weather favorite.

Revised and updated 9 July 2016 to include sizing for worsted weight yarns and with hints on lengthening the shawl. New samples include a worsted weight version (Rainbow)“

Aragorn, Strider, Wingfoot, Elessar. Ranger, warrior, healer, king. This deceptively easy but bold lace and cable pattern is masculine enough for the Aragorn in your life, without being dull to knit. It looks great knit in a more feminine color too. It’s a perfect match for the Aragorn Scarf and Aragorn Hat.

This irregular open lace reminds me of seaweed floating atop the ocean waves. The scarf is light enough for that essential spring accessory. The optional beads give it a bit of sparkle. Knit from a single skein of fingering weight yarn, this project is a perfect stash buster. The intermediate level lace stitch has a short pattern repeat but it ...

This deceptively-easy, bold lace and cable scarf is masculine enough for the Aragorn in your life, without being tedious to knit. It is also pretty enough to look lovely in a more feminine color.

This deceptively easy but bold lace and cable pattern is masculine enough for the Aragorn in your life, without being dull to knit. It looks great knit in a more feminine color too. It’s the perfect match for the Aragorn Scarf or the soon-to-be-released Aragorn Gloves.

Pattern updated on 13 January 2016. Charts were completely reworked, layout changed to easier-to-read, printer-friendly format, and helpful hints, including how to substitute different yarn weights, were added. New version has been professionally tech edited and test knit. Though there were no errors in the original pattern, the new charts conf...

June 2017 - Arwen Keyhole Scarf has been completely updated and revised. It now features and easier-to-read layout, charts, and helpful hints for working the keyhole and customizing the scarf for other yarns.

June 2017 - Pattern has been completely revised and updated. Revised version features an easy-to-read layout, extended sizing for child through adult, charts for the lace pattern and hints for customizing.

These delicate little gloves will keep your hands warm without interfering with the use of your fingers. Perfect for wearing while knitting or doing other hand work. These gloves coordinate with the rest of Arwen’s elven accessories.

June 2017 Pattern is newly revised with extended sizing, easier-to-read layout, and now contains charts as well as full written instructions.

These socks were designed while catching up on episodes of my favorite television show. The little boxes reminded me of the windows of that mysterious blue call box and the toe forms a spiraling vortex, so naturally the pattern is named for my favorite doctor.

June 2017 - Arwen Slipper Socks pattern has been completely updated and revised. It now features and easier-to-read layout, charts, and instructions for working the sock in fingering weight yarns.

These cozy slipper socks are just perfect for keeping tender toesies warm in the winter. Worsted weight yarn makes them thick, warm and sturdy - your could even wear them in place of shoes! This is the two-color variation of the Amber Waves Slipper Socks pattern.

This flirty, little scarf with it’s slightly scalloped edges is narrow enough to double as a belt, sash or even a hair band yet long enough to be worn a variety of ways from flowing freely to wrapped around the neck French style. The flexible stitch pattern lends itself to all sizes of yarn, just pick the needle size that matches your yarn.

This is a thick, warm sock to keep those toes nice and toasty on cold winter days. Because it is knit in worsted weight, it is quick and easy.

This lovely towel will look wonderful in your guest bath but also be a lovely addition to your kitchen. Perfect for gift giving.