Pi. The ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Irrational, yet perfect! If you are a math geek and love all things Pi, this headband is for you! It’s a very quick knit using DK weight yarn. The headband features the symbol π and the familiar numerical sequence. Numbers are added, depending on your size. But, of course, pi is ne...

Colorpanes is a colorful cowl that starts with a two color cast on and corrugated ribbing. Then the chart is worked 1 ½ times. The cowl ends with corrugated ribbing again and a two color bind off. With a few interesting details and a geometric chart, this cowl will be done in no time, ready to keep your neck warm. Choose two highly contrasting ...

Inspired by Madelinetosh’s amazing color, Cardigan, I designed this pair of mitts with a simple, offset slipped stitch panel. It has been quite a while since I designed a new pattern so this is my Return Point to designing! I’ve incorporated a little combination knitting to neaten up some stitches. (optional)

Definition of Knitricity – noun: Energy needed to get a knitter through tough times – just pull out the needles, cast on a new hat, and feel the power of knitting!

In late October of 2020 (of course), Oklahoma was hit with a freak ice storm. With the leaves still on the trees, the branches couldn’t hold the weight and all over Oklahoma City, wood snapped and trees came down – taking electrical lines with them. Power was out everywhere, including my house. I designed and completed this hat while we waited ...

Winter vacations are for resting, enjoying time with family, and knitting! Lots and lots of knitting. Winter is also the time for warm, woolly hats. The idea for this cute stranded hat came to me over my winter vacation last year. It uses two high contrast colors and has a relaxed fit with a slightly slouchy crown. Knit a 2 inch brim (as shown)...

Book Wave is a quick, instant gratification knit and a perfect little project for gifting.The waving slipped stitches add interest and the I-cord features 3 buttonholes to mark your place in different sized books!

Texture abounds in this asymmetrical shawl. It begins and ends with a small, easy textured stitch and features a middle textured section created by a twisted lift stitch. Applied icord defines the increase edge and an icord bind off completes the final edge. Texturity looks great in both semi-solid yarns and hand painted or variegated yarns. Kn...

Aisie is a simple, stockinette vest with tailored details. The hemline, armhole ribbing, and buttonbands are worked in a modified twisted rib that adds interesting texture. Waist shaping creates a feminine silhouette while positive ease keeps the vest comfy. Short rows help shape the shoulders. The vest is worked flat and seamed for stability.

Each Wednesday Night, me and my knitting friends meet at a local restaurant for dinner and a few hours of knitting. One night, I was working on this shawl and having a bit of trouble. The group made several suggestions and the design took of from there. It is a skinny, asymmetrical triangle knit in garter stitch for the main body with a lace ed...

The In Reverse Hat is the companion to the In Reverse Mitts.

The In Reverse Mitts are the companion to the In Reverse Hat.

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The Northbound Hat is a companion pattern to the Northbound Mitts.

This pattern includes BOTH the hat and the cowl pattern.

Just east of downtown Oklahoma City is an old brick warehouse area that has been revitalized into a thriving entertainment district now known as Bricktown. This shawl is the perfect accessory to wear when heading out to eat at one of the many restaurants, attending a baseball or basketball game, or walking along the canal with a significant oth...

This slightly slouchy hat is a quick and easy knit in worsted weight yarn. The brim starts with an easy modified twisted rib. The body of the hat is worked with slipped stitches every other row that slide back and forth, creating a zigzag pattern. Worked in the lovely Malabrigo Rios, this hat will be done in no time!

This hat features a modified version of the Square Lattice pattern from Barbara Walker’s 2nd Treasury of Knitting Patterns. The ribbed brim flows into the main pattern of seed stitch sections set off by knit columns and purl rows. The crown decreases are hidden in the pattern. Instructions are given to work the pattern with or without a turned ...

These mitts are the companion to Cinnamony Hat

Knit on the bias in super soft and light Malabrigo Lace, this cowl sports beaded stripes with simple sections of stockinette in the solid colors on either side. Seed stitch keeps the edges from curling. The cowl starts with a provisional cast on and is knit back and forth. Kitchener stitch is used to seam it together.

I designed these simple mitts for my middle school knitting class. I wanted them to learn how to cable and how to measure and knit from a gauge swatch. I didn’t want to overwhelm them with too many skills at once, so these are knit flat and seamed up the side, leaving an opening for the thumb. This eliminates learning how to use dpns and how to...

Double Slouch is a simple hat using two colors of DK weight yarn held together. It’s quick and produces great results! The brim and main body of the hat are worked in opposite rib patterns so that when the brim is folded back, it looks identical. A big pom pom finishes off the hat and helps the slouch…..well, slouch!

Both my husband and I are huge film noir fans and one of our sentimental favorites is Dark Passage with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. I wanted to create a sock that fit the mood of the movie so, of course, it needed to be in black and gray. An unusual two-color cast on starts the sock (both a video and photo tutorial are available) and the...

Frozen Spires is a very quick knit and would make a terrific gift! The cowl starts and ends with a rolled hem and there are just 42 rows in between. Use a lofty, single ply yarn to get a cushy soft cowl. Both charted and written instructions are included. One row is a bit finicky, but there are clear instructions for completing it successfully....

If you are an avid sock knitter, like me, then you have a ton of leftover sock yarn that is languishing in the stash. While I admired those who use their scraps to knit a sock yarn blanket, I knew I didn’t have the fortitude to finish one. So, I designed Oddments as a way to use up leftovers and still have a beautiful pair of socks! A wrapped s...

Knits and Purls – the two most basic stitches and the foundation of knitting – are combined in Veezy Socks to create a simple to knit, yet interesting design. Columns of purl V’s are flanked by panels of seed stitch. To spice things up a bit, the pattern is continued on the heel flap. Other than that,

With Fall comes the frost, chilly evenings, and football games – plus the need for a warm hat. Heladas Hat is knit with two colors, making it more cozy, but it isn’t knit using traditional fair isle or intarsia. The contrasting color is worked every five stitches and carried in front. Two rows later, that float is lifted over a worked stitch, m...

I designed these socks as a birthday present for my stepdaughter, Amanda, who LOVES the houndstooth pattern.

Rose Colored Glasses is a lace sock pattern knit from the cuff down and is available in three sizes with circumferences of 7.258.25, 9.25 The pattern is written in chart form - line by line written instructions for the charts is not included, but if you need any help reading the charts, don’t hesitate to ask! I’m happy to help.

The Linear Waves Shawl is knit from tip to tip, increasing until you reach the bottom point, then decreasing to the opposite tip. The size is customizable. I used right at 400 meters (437 yards) to knit the shawl pictured which has a 66 inch wingspan and is 22 inches from top edge to bottom tip.

I designed Mythica to be more practical for my climate. It doesn’t get too cold here often, but a little wool is still sometimes desirable. For the upper latitudes, Mythica would be a great transitional seasons top.

I designed these top-down socks to show off Prism Saki’s Oklahoma colorway which is available exclusively at Gourmet Yarn Co. in Oklahoma City - my LYS. However, the pattern is suitable for any highly variegated yarn as the intention is to break up the colors with slipped, then cabled stitches. Instructions are given for cabling with or without...

The slip stitch cable pattern is designed to show off highly variegated yarn while limiting unsightly flashing or pooling. The pattern is carried on the heel flap and there are instructions for finishing the center diamond while decreasing for the toe.

Let’s face it. Women are all different shapes and sizes. We do not fit neatly into a preset list of five, six, or even seven sizes. Some of us have tiny rib cages with a large bust. Others of us have a modest bust, but a thicker torso. While some do fit easily into standard sizes, those that don’t have to struggle to alter patterns to make the ...