Kids change quickly, but the joy of knitting for them never does.

In September 2018, I walked out of my local yarn shop with a sweater quantity of yarn and a familiar feeling. You know the one: that on-the-brink of starting something new, creative juices flowing, and endless possibilities feeling that only a maker can know. I didn’t have a pattern in mind, but I knew that this yarn would become something spec...

Is there a type of garment that you haven’t made yet? Perhaps you’ve never knitted (or worn!) a vest before. Or maybe you’ve already made a few and you’re looking for a pattern that feels fresh—something quick, transitional, and size-inclusive for the season ahead.

Some people are just knit-worthy. You know the ones—the people you can’t help but knit for. For me, that’s always been my husband’s cousin, someone I’ve watched grow from a shy preteen into a kind and confident woman. She’s always cherished every handmade gift, no matter how small, so when she announced she was expecting her first child, my fir...

Sometimes, the best things take time. And the Nydia Hat? Oh, it almost didn’t happen.

I was knitting a second Nydia pullover when I turned to Instagram to ask my followers a few this-or-that questions that would help me decide what to design next. One question was, Cardigan or pullover? In response, a test knitter I’d worked with several times asked me a question of her own: What about a cropped Nydia cardigan?

After finishing three textured sweaters and a shawl back-to-back, I was looking for something small—what some knitters might call a “palate cleanser.” A friend who’s an avid sock knitter and always keeps a pair of socks on the needles suggested I make some. I loved the idea, especially as it had been several years since I knit socks. There’s al...

I didn’t grow up watching much TV, but my husband Cody comes from a Star Trek-loving family. The Next Generation (or TNG) was basically always playing at his dad’s house while Cody and I were dating. After we’d been married for a while, he wanted me to actually watch the show—like, really commit—and I figured, okay, why not.

You know those days that start with spilled coffee on your desk and broken eggs on the kitchen floor? The kind where you just need easy, repetitive knitting and maybe some puppy snuggles to reset? That’s exactly the kind of day I was having when I started working on Nydia.

I put on the TV show Gilmore Girls one afternoon in the summer of 2020 to keep my dog distracted from the sounds of fireworks. I’d never watched it before, and I was just looking for background noise. Instead, I immediately fell in love—with the characters, with the rapid-fire dialogue and the way everyone knew each other. With Stars Hollow.

Two years after designing the Novemberist set, I returned to colorwork. I’d spent the time knitting texture, cables, and lace—different ways to play with yarn and stitch patterns—but colorwork was calling, and I just wanted to create. I also wanted an easy project for on-the-go knitting.

The mitts were always part of the plan. From the moment I finished the Kestra Hat, I knew I’d make matching mitts. I still had plenty of yarn leftover, the main chevron stitch pattern was meditative and fun, and my hands were always cold. But I wasn’t able to cast on for a couple months. In that time, my husband Cody and I had moved into our ne...

In 2019, Lisa at Indie Untangled was putting together the third installment of an annual yarn club. The concept was pairing knitwear designers with indie yarn dyers, and each pair would create something together around a single theme: where we knit.

I love a good set. When I finished the Indira Cowl and held it in my hands, I already knew what I would be casting on next—I’d planned the mitts from the moment I chose that lovely deep red yarn, getting extra specifically for them.

After I released the Indira shawl, I wore it everywhere—to work, knit nights, a winter wedding. Anywhere I wanted elegance without overthinking it. But in some settings, like around my office, I realized a smaller accessory would be more practical. I found myself wanting something I could throw on and that would stay put.

A yarn crawl. A dyer’s trunk show. A generous hand reaching back to pull out a second skein just for me.

It all started during a dream weekend in Victoria, British Columbia—live music, incredible food, and an afternoon spent wandering through Victoria’s oldest yarn store, the Beehive Wool Shop (because obviously). I was there with one of my favorite people in the world—the kind of person who makes every moment brighter, every adventure more fun, a...

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There are hats you make because you need a hat. And then there’s the Novemberist—a hat with a story behind it.

The hat was barely off the needles when I cast on the mitts. That November had been a whirlwind—my first trunk show, the trip to Victoria with my husband Cody and his cousin, all of it. And now I’d finally learned how to knit stranded colorwork and made the hat I’d been dreaming about. It had been awkward at first, to use both hands to hold sep...

Sevrine is a chic pullover featuring a generous cowl neck and mirrored motifs that form a flattering hourglass shape against a reverse stockinette stitch background. The relaxed but feminine fit is timeless and wearable in a variety of settings. This just might become your favorite sweater!

Little Avalyn is a miniature-sized version of Avalyn, a timeless, elegant piece with classic design details. If you’re looking for a sweater for a little gentleman, don’t let the feminine name of this pattern stop you—this cardigan looks great on girls and boys alike! The rib‑based, allover lattice texture and chunky cables together with the ca...

Avalyn is a timeless, elegant piece with classic design details and modern, feminine shaping. The rib‑based, allover lattice texture and chunky cables together with the cardigan’s folded cuffs and shawl collar will keep you warm and cozy in sophisticated style.

Twylem is an elegant yet cozy, slightly oversized cardigan featuring cascading cables, reverse stockinette, and multidirectional rib details which all come together to create a beautiful balance of complementary textures.

Troian (pronounced troy-an) is a sexy but sophisticated cardigan featuring cables, stockinette, and simple rib details. The cuffed, elbow length sleeves draw the eye up and to the textured front and fun snap and toggle closures placed from the collar to just below the bust.

This rendition of Julissa puts a new spin on the original, boat-necked pullover. The lower, scooped neckline along with a bit of waist shaping and flattering sleeve length all together create a modestly flirty and feminine piece that will complement a variety of body types.

A beautiful balance of stockinette, lace and texture come together to create Meira, a crescent shaped shawl knit in a versatile, sport weight yarn. This piece will be easily worn throughout the year, no matter the season! Its generous wingspan wraps gracefully around its wearer in a variety of ways, providing just enough warmth on a crisp Sprin...

Chantalle is an elegant, fitted raglan pullover knit seamlessly from the top down using a sport weight yarn. The decorative lace collar, which uses an easy-to-memorize stitch pattern and is worked at the same time as the yoke, lends stunning detail and visual interest to an otherwise stockinette fabric.

Cleverly knit from the top down in one seamless piece, Ardelise is an open-front cardigan knit in a versatile sport weight yarn. It features raglan shaping and a beautiful, continuous lace collar that is worked at the same time as the main fabric of the body. Wear open or cinched with an oversized belt for effortless style.

Back in 2011, I set out to design the sweater I wished I had when I first started knitting garments. I wanted something stunning but approachable. Something that looked intricate but was secretly easy to make. A pattern that could help knitters take that big, scary leap into sweater-making without feeling left in the dark.

Xenia is a generously sized, crescent shaped shawl that can be worn casually or for evenings out on the town in your favorite little black dress. With its ability to be worn in many ways, this shawl is sure to become a favorite in your personal knitwear wardrobe or to make a great gift for a shawl‑loving friend.

Sacha is the triangular interpretation of the Knit Rhapsody design Charlize. Worked as a classic triangle from the top center and outward to the ruffled edging, the lace portion is intuitive yet simple, with each shawl half being complete mirror images of one another. Its large wingspan drapes beautifully around the neck or shoulders of its wea...

Alivia is a unique, triangular shawl worked from the bottom point to the upper edge. The beautiful lace border remains the focal point of the shawl and with two center stitch options, it can be worn either formally or casually. Modifying the size of the shawl to use less or more yarn, or a different weight of yarn, is as easy as repeating the s...

Corbin is a striped hat that utilizes 3 complementary colors and looks great on both ladies and gents. This fun and stylish hat is a great canvas for playing with color and using up yarn scraps. Worked from the top down with a fully lined interior for a finished look, it provides double the warmth and is easily customized for larger or smaller ...

Charlize is an elegant yet modern, crescent-shaped shawlette that knits up beautifully in both semisolid and variegated yarns and can be worn casually or formally. Worked from the top center and outward to the ruffled edging, the lace portion is simple enough for someone new to lace, while engaging enough for experienced lace knitters looking f...

In October 2010, a talented indie yarn dyer whose work I loved announced a design contest. Two months, one new design, in any of her yarns. At that point, I’d been designing for just a few months, still finding my voice as a designer, so the timing felt perfect. There would also be not just one but two winners, so the chances felt good!

Sarai is a simple, crescent shaped shawl that features a beautiful combination of stockinette stitch, lace and texture. Instructions for use of fingering or DK weight yarns, repeatable charts and alternate border options are provided to easily modify the size of your shawl or change the combination and balance of the stitch patterns used. Sarai...

Pattern consists of a cover sheet and 5 pages of instruction, including line by line written instructions and charts.

It was September 2006, exactly one year after I had learned to knit. My husband Cody and I had been dating for six months, and he’d been watching my love of knitting grow. He also knew I’d never been to our local yarn store, so he took me there one afternoon for my very first visit. He patiently waited while I browsed and squished all the luxur...