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Arizona is known for its beautiful sunsets and stately Saguaro cacti. This sock pattern combines both using a cuff down pattern with heel flap.

Arkansas, known for its many state parks, is the only state to have a diamond mine. I pulled together the themes of diamonds and lush greenery in this sock pattern. This pattern is worked cuff down, with a heel flap and gusset.

California needs a whole year just to itself for sock designs! I finally narrowed down the choices to the themes of the Redwood forests and old-school Hollywood glam.

Colorado is all about the sunny outdoors! With an average of 300 days of sunshine every year, the mountains and valleys beckon to be explored.

One of the most suggested themes for Connecticut was everything nautical. From the ships to the harbors, and everything in between, this design captures that theme with the use of the cables to create the look of intricate rigging.

What’s not to love about Delaware?!? This state has the best produce at local stands, tiny quaint towns, and miles of beaches that are dotted with bright umbrellas, beach towels, clam shells, and horseshoe crabs.

Beaches, with an abundance of shells, brightly colored towels, flip flops, sunshine, and sand; palm trees, oranges, lemons, limes, and tropical flowers; flamingos and manatees; sunsets—these were all great themes suggested by Floridians, but the one that was the most popular choice was alligators! These “murder logs” are the theme of Florida wi...

Peaches, sweet tea, and boiled peanuts may come to mind when talking about Georgia, but did you know Georgia is the home of Vidalia onions? Those sweet onions, found in just about every grocery store, start out in Georgia.

Rainbows, colorful woven cloth, tropical flowers birds, ALL the flowers! What’s not to love about Hawaii?

Did you know that Idaho relocated beavers by dropping them out of airplanes with parachutes? Besides beavers, Idaho has an abundance of wildlife! This sock shows off just a couple of their tracks.

Illinois is a state known for its major city, Chicago, but did you know that Illinois also has forests, cliffs, rolling hills, and gorges? The middle of the state is covered in wheat, pumpkin, and corn fields. This sock shows off the rolling hills at the southern end of the state and the wheat fields in the middle.

Covered bridges, small friendly towns, and fields of beans and corn farmed by tractors of every color are what make this Crossroads of America state truly unique. What color will your Indiana tractors be? Green, red, blue, orange, one of each?

Iowa is definitely not a “fly-over” state! This is a state proud of its heritage, with lots of farms, fairs, and fun events! Add all of the famous people that were born and raised in Iowa, and you have a must-see state!

Sunflowers were the popular suggestion for Kansas, followed by the Flint Hills, farm life, and the Wizard of Oz. These socks are worked flat instep to the top of the foot bend, then in the round through the cuff. The sole is added last and is worked in the round.

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One of the suggestions about Louisiana that jumped out at me was the support of the community. Neighbors help each other and look out for one another. I thought that this cable pattern would well represent this. Many stitches locking together to form a beautiful pattern!

Blueberries! Maine is known for many things, including coastlines, lobster, and beautiful countryside, but their blueberries are the best around! Grab a piece of your favorite blueberry pie and whip up these socks in no time!

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Mississippi calls to mind bluegrass, catfish, the grand Mississippi River, and Magnolias. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt refused to kill a bear while on a hunting trip in Mississippi. The ensuing newspaper narratives led to the creation of the “Teddy Bear”. This sock features a simple bear face over wild stripes.

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The mountains and the plains unite to make up the landscape of Montana. While enjoying the outdoors here, you may stumble along a crisp mountain stream, a patch of deep purple huckleberries, or a field of lovely Bitterroot. The beautiful, simple Bitterroot flower is what ultimately inspired this design. This pattern is worked toe-up with an aft...

Goldenrod, sunflowers, tractors, and corn. Living the farm life in Nebraska! This sock is top down, with a lace cuff and lace insert in the gusset.

Nevada is a party in the middle of a desert! This sock is worked toe-up, with a simple colorwork pattern to highlight Nevada’s beautiful deserts and its sparkly, showy Las Vegas.

New Hampshire, one of the smallest states, is full of quaint little towns, rugged forests, and a variety of wildlife. This sock uses a toe-up lace pattern to show off the natural beauty of New Hampshire’s fall foliage.

New Jersey is famous for its sunny shoreline, turnpike, and delicious tomatoes! These socks take the idea of tomatoes, grown in abundance in New Jersey, and recreate them in sock form.

New Mexico loves its chilis! The hard question is red or green chili! My preference is green, so the cuffs, heel, and toes are worked in a green yarn. New Mexico is also a gorgeous, colorful landscape with everything from hot air balloon festivals to brightly colored clothing and homes. Choose your brightest, wildest yarn for the MC, and a stro...

The Adirondacks were mentioned over and over again for New York. Cute, colorful Adirondack chairs coupled with a fun heel and foot make up this sock. This sock is worked cuff down, flat, until the chairs are complete, then joined in the round for a simple rib, strong heel, and unique foot.

“From the mountains to the sea” perfectly describes North Carolina!

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One of the most popular suggestions for the Ohio sock was Cardinals. Worked top down, this pattern uses a zig zag rib cuff, strong heel, and a traditional toe.

Get out your leftover scrap sock yarn and channel your inner 11 year old! Oklahoma is a colorful, friendly state, so this pattern features friendship bracelets down the leg of the sock.

Oregon is a state known for its abundance of water. Ocean, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and hot springs. With so many opportunities to fish, swim, and hike, Oregon is the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts!

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Rhode Island, as its name suggests, is a state with a lot of water! This sock uses a simple--almost lace chart--to create waves.

Warm, sunny, and full of southern charm, South Carolina will be well represented by the Palmettos on this sock. This pattern is toe-up, with a short row heel.

The gracious people that call South Dakota home were generous with their  input for this pattern. There were many suggestions for the Badlands, Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse mountain carvings, the Dignity Statue, and Black Hills. But I kept hearing an idea that was intriguing. 

Tennessee is a beautiful state, with the Smoky Mountains in the east. Nashville, with its heart of music, lies in the center of this state. And miles and miles of flat farmlands round out the west. Add the friendly population and the delicious food for the perfect place to visit or live!

Texas is one of my favorite states with its wide-open spaces and rugged, friendly population. Just about everyone in Texas owns a pair of boots, so knit yourself a pair of socks to coordinate.

Go green with this reusable picnic silverware set! Make one from each skein of yarn and your picnic with come alive with color!

The Opposite of Strict is a perfect hat for an early morning jog or a late-night bonfire on the beach! With shifting colors and a lace insert, this hat is sure to become a summer favorite!

Utah, also known as the Beehive State, is home to many beautiful national and state parks. This sock was inspired by both the rock formations in the many parks and by the honeycomb found in beehives.

Virginia, the birthplace of many US presidents, is a fun state to visit! From rolling apple orchards to coastal beaches to gorgeous mountain views, VA has something for everyone. This design is inspired by the tourism and travel slogan “Virginia is for Lovers”, and features hearts and a simple lace insert.

Skill Level: Advanced

When asked what makes Washington State unique, the resounding response was that the west coast was vastly different than the east. So, we have one sock for each side of Washington. For the west coast, we have evergreen forests with a nod to the much-loved salmon. The east side holds many, many farms, with everything from wheat to legumes to pea...

West Virginia is a state full of windy roads, forests, cozy mountains, and cabins by the creek. The people who call WV home are an independent, but close knit population, that love pepperoni rolls, buckeyes, and everything outdoors! This sock design combines twisted stitches to represent the windy back roads, and Fair Isle charts for the forest...

Wisconsin loves its cheese and beer! Using a “Mac n Cheese” colorway, we combined Swiss Cheese wedges with a fun ribbing for the cuff. A simple, but great knit.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Wyoming is vast and rugged, full of friendly people with a “live and let live” approach to life. If you also love wide open spaces, snow, and wildlife, Wyoming is the state for you! This sock combines the starry skies, grand mountains, horseshoes, snow fences, and lots of “empty space”.

With bold, but simple colorwork, this hat is sure to become a favorite! This hat is ideal for mini skeins or leftover yarns from bigger projects. Use bright colors for an exciting look or muted for a subtle style.

Grab your needles and whip up an adorable raccoon hat for your favorite little bandit! This hat is a quick, fun knit using worsted and bulky yarns.

A perfect slouchy sweater to relax in! Dress it up with a fancy skirt or pair it with leggings! This roomy cabled sleeve sweater is the epitome of classy comfort!

Ever buy one of those gorgeous hanks of multicolored sock yarn and then wonder what to do with it? This pattern uses those stripes of color to create swirls for a fun, different look!

Your cup of coffee or tea will stay warm while you sip it, in this stylish Snowflake Mug Cozy. The cozy is worked from the bottom up, in the round using less than half a skein of yarn. Make one for yourself, and one for a friend!

Bundle your wee one up with style! This cardigan features cabled deer heads on the yoke and striped sleeves and lower body to compliment. Entirely seamless, the only place to graft is under the arms.

Your cup of coffee or tea will stay warm while you sip it, in this classic Deer Mug Cozy. The cozy is worked from the bottom up, in the round using less than half a skein of yarn. Make one for yourself, and one for a friend!

Your cup of coffee or tea will stay warm while you sip it, in this stylish Snowman Mug Cozy. The cozy is worked from the bottom up, in the round using less than half a skein of yarn. Make one for yourself, and one for a friend!

The perfect hat! Classy, yet fun! This hat is great for beginners, as every row is knit. Pair with different colored ribbons to change the look.

Please note that the length is adjustable. Make each braided strip shorter or longer to adjust length

This hat is perfect for a beginner that is ready to knit a hat, but not ready for double pointed needles, or a more advanced knitter that wishes to knit a hat in a slightly different method.

Sizes 3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo, 2T)

Welcome to your perfect warm weather shawl! Starlight and Diamonds is knit using a loose, airy lace pattern and will make a perfect warmer weather accessory. It is worked from one corner to the bind off row, with the fringe using up every last bit of yarn. Only one skein of yarn is needed, making this the perfect pattern for that single skein o...

Fanore is the perfect antidote for tousled beach hair. Shaping in a checkerboard lace pattern creates a simple bandana-style accessory for tying up loose locks. Pick up a skein of souvenir sock yarn in a popsicle color and knit Fanore while you wander along the ocean shore.

My daughter was the first to steal my heart, then my son was next. This matching hat set features not quite identical hats. One hat has a band with a heart “cut-out”, and the second hat holds that heart. Instructions are included to make both hats, Worked from the bottom up, flat, then seamed. The heart shapes can be make using intarsia or stra...

Stay warm on a frosty morning by wrapping yourself up in Valley Yarns’ January Morning Cowl! This snuggly accessory is made up of braided strips and is fastened in the back with a button tab to keep your hair looking neat. Valley Yarns Colrain, a worsted weight yarn with beautiful drape and a slight sheen, gives this cowl its soft, smooth feel ...

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Your cup of coffee or tea will stay warm while you sip it in this stylish Blue Spruce Mug Cozy. The cozy is worked from the bottom up, in the round, using less than half a skein of yarn. Make one for yourself and one for a friend! These make excellent stocking stuffers.

I’m a big fan of bright happy colors on babies ― and a sweater that will match multiple outfits is even better! Choose whatever color palette you love! Make this baby sweater as crazy or subdued as you like! As a bonus, this is a great stashbusting project. The stripes use less than 50 grams each.

This cowl was inspired by late August days at the ocean. The wavy stitch pattern and bubbly lace pattern echo the waves and surf at a rocky shore. Wear the cowl un-looped or twisted, depending on your preference!

The Super Secret Ninja Sweater is a child’s pullover made from sport weight or fingering weight yarn. The three smallest sizes use fingering weight yarn, while the three largest use sport. The chart is worked in illusion knitting, which is simply knit and purl stitches. The pattern includes a chart, and line by line directions for the chart. Th...

This hat is worked from the bottom up in the round. It consists of three pairs of trees, six trees in total. One tree of each pair is taller than its

To fit chest sizes 24(26, 28, 30, 32, 34) ”/ 61(66, 71, 76, 81.3, 86.4) cm

Meet another “Metzbower Girl”! This is Christina, one of my younger sisters. She can be described as kind, gentle, a sweet friend, a chocolate hiding mother, and a giving sister. When I asked her what type of sweater she would pick for herself, she drew the sketch that became this cardigan. She has always loved earthy tones, and chose these col...

I love the tv show, Downton Abbey! The two characters of Sybie and Marigold are especially darling! I can just picture them in one of these hats! This hat is knit in worsted weight yarn, with an added optional ribbing to keep the hat on baby’s head. After felting, these can be personalized to fit any style! Go crazy with neon colors and buttons...

Errata! When you divide for the thumb, sizes 12mo and 24mo should have 2 new stitches cast on, not 4.

Are you looking for a stylish pair of boot cuffs? Something a little different than the slouchy, cabled type? These lace cuffs are deceptively easy! While they look like an advanced knit, they are really easy to make. They are reversible, and can be worn with either edge at the top, or folded over. Think you’re too old for boot cuffs? No way! T...

This cardigan is the perfect sweater for those upcoming crisp fall nights! It is a top-down, one-seam cardigan with lace panels down each side of the buttonbands. It features set-in sleeves. The sleeves are knit from the arm-hole down and every row is clearly written for frustration-free knitting. For sizes 24”/61cm chest and up, the cuffs and ...

This cardigan is the perfect sweater for those upcoming crisp fall nights! It is a top-down, one-seam cardigan with lace panels down each side of the buttonbands. It features waist-shaping and set-in sleeves. The sleeves are knit from the arm-hole down and every row is clearly written for frustration-free knitting. The cuffs and hood are a comp...

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Once upon a time, I was invited to a black-tie winter wedding. I found a sleeveless, peacock blue, silk dress, but I needed something to keep away the chill! There is just enough sparkly beads throughout the wrap to give it some “glitter” but not enough to slow down your knitting speed (or make you look like you’ve stepped out of Vegas). Since ...

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Blackberry Brambles is a seamless, top-down sweater. It includes waist shaping and notes for optional bust shaping. Knit in a sport weight yarn, this is a perfect transitional sweater. Wear the collar open on warmer days, and buttoned up for more brisk weather. The bust and sleeves are knit in stockinette and the lower body is knit in reverse s...

This adorable little cardigan is knit top-down, with beads and buttons knit into the garment. The optional edging is worked in a single crochet after the sweater is finished. Directions for both the lace and reverse stockinette body are included. The whole pattern, including owls, is written out for those that don’t care for charts. However, an...

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The Rainbow Sherbet hat was created as a result of an impulse buy. What to do with that self-striping yarn that matched my coat perfectly?!?

This little blanket is perfect for babies that love to play! A thick yarn, adds cushion, while corner loops keep toys close to little hands. An i-cord edging helps to provide a bumper for loose toys.

This hat was designed for my daughter who is a very active, adventurous little girl. Nothing holds her back! That includes the cold winter air that brings on wheezing.

This design is a result of trying to potty train a boy. With the number of disposable pads I was going through, I might as well have taped dollar bills to the bottom of my wet jet!

This pattern is designed to have 2”/5cm of positive ease. It is knit bottom up and seamed.

To change the size of the applique, just use a lighter weight yarn and smaller needles, or a heavier weight yarn and larger needles.

This handsome little cardigan was inspired by the pullover worn by Ron Weasley in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1”. It will be an excellent addition to any young man’s wardrobe, with its eye-catching cables and chunky buttons. Made of worsted weight yarn, this sweater will knit up quickly, and is sure to charm your young wearer!