Ever notice how those fuzzy spa socks in the stores are always just one size (i.e. women’s 7-9)? What about the rest of us who want that cozy goodness?

As a coping strategy, a bit of levity can alleviate some stress. Plenty of knitting helps too! We are all feeling anxiety, fear, and helplessness as a result of this global crisis. Confronting the monster with humor can offer one a personal sense of control. Creativity is healing, too. I designed this project as one small way for us to help eac...

This pattern was published in Knitty magazine in the Deep Fall 2019 issue.

This version of Rodin’s The Thinker is worked in the round. Pattern uses short rows for shaping.

Glamorous, soft, and warm, this feather-light cowl is an easy, all-knit-stitch project, perfect for new knitters and for holiday gifting.

Warm, cushy, and strong due to the short floats, these mittens for children (2 sizes) are ideal for charity knitting and for anyone in a cold climate.

Knitted in worsted weight wool, these heavy socks for older children (2 sizes) will fit best with boots or worn as slippers. The design features a gathered toe and an Afterthought Heel. Knit your floats loosely for best fit.

This little softie is modeled after the pocket sized toy sometimes called a comfort doll or Izzy doll. This version is knitted in worsted weight yarn with smaller than usual needles. It is a perfect project for small bits of leftover yarn!

This rolled brim hat, knitted in the round with super bulky yarn, is a great project for a confident beginner. It uses less than 100 meters of yarn -- one ball -- which makes it a speedy and affordable knit.