Knitscene Summer 2018 has hit the stands and is full of cute, sassy style which will make you want to knit even while it’s hot! My design, Ripple Tank, is on the cover — wheee! –and I love how the model knotted the front panel. Adorable! Size 9 needles and double yarn over lace make […]

Love of Knitting Fall 2017 has just come out & guess what’s on the cover?? My cardigan, Ashwood Hoodie!!! If you look very, very close …. nope, closer than that….. you can see my name right there on the cover. Woo-Hoo!! (Happy dance 🙂 ) So, it’s time to break out your needles and get cracking […]

No Place Like Home is the perfect title for this collection of patterns by Knit Picks. 15 patterns of pillows, throws, rugs and more, to give your home that cozy, cabin-y feel. I love the idea of decorating with things you made with your own two hands. Just in time for Christmas gift knitting, too! My Crooked Creek […]

Knit Picks has produced yet another gorgeous collection of lovely knits! Joyful Lace has 13 beautiful lace pieces including shawls, stoles and wraps. Aurelia stole is my contribution and I had such fun designing it. Aurelia is knitted flat and has a constant stitch count, which means it is a good project if you are new […]

Rhiannon, Celtic for “Divine Queen”, is a cable-lover’s dream. Emblazoned with diamonds for her majesty, this pullover is fit for a queen and for you! Part of Knit Picks’ latest stunning collection, Celtic Journey, Rhiannon is one of 8 cabled creations. The cable panel features a dominant repeating diamond, each embedded with a Celtic braid. Supporting […]

Are you bored with what’s on your needles? Need a fresh project to get your year started? Knit Picks has the answer with their new collection: Petite Presents — a knitter’s stashbusting dream! 30, count ’em, 30 colorful, fun projects that you will actually be happy to make & give as gifts ….. or keep! […]

Knitscene Spring 2016 is out and full of 21 lovely designs to get you ready for spring! Pullovers, cardigans, hats, shawls, vests, a cowl — a full range of styles and designs to keep you captivated. My contribution, Tribune Pullover, fits into the Form & Function section with a super, easy lace pattern running up […]

‘Tis the Season!! Make a special someone an heirloom Christmas Stocking they’ll love for years to come! Turtledove Stocking is the latest in my series of stranded Christmas stockings, now available as a PDF pattern download or a complete kit including 100% Peruvian wool. Decorated with various Christmas motifs, a pair of cooing Turtledoves top […]

Finding good-looking knit patterns for men (that they will actually wear) can be a challenge. Not anymore! Knit Picks has just released their Heritage Collection which includes 3 gorgeous sweaters, 2 rugged cardigans, a snappy sweater vest, a cabled hat & scarf set and, my contribution, the Handsome Fella Scarf. Don’t you love the idea of […]

That’s right……I MADE THE COVER!!! Of Rolling Stone, you ask? Even Better! knit.purl Fall/Winter 2015!! Or rather, my Shredded Cowl made the cover!!! 24 modern and fun designs fill this issue, from edgy to classic, from sweater to shawl. Shredded Cowl features large areas of dropstitches to show off your favorite hand-painted yarn. It is worked in the […]

I have to say, I am SO proud of this design 🙂 My 13 yr old son, Ryan, wanted me to design a chullo for him. So, I had him choose his favorite Fair Isle patterns and his favorite colors from my yarn stash and Altiplano is what we came up with. We got lucky and […]

Even if cool days are just a fantasy at the moment, chilly weather is just around the corner — I promise! Knit Picks is getting us ready with their Twist & Tweed 2015 Fall Collection. 16 lovely knits will put you in the mood for fall, wrapping you in stylish warmth. My contribution, Harley, is a […]

Just when we’re desperate for a warm-up from those wicked, icy winds, Knit Picks has published their 2015 Spring Accessories Collection! With 26 fun, colorful accessories there is sure to be something to brighten everyone’s day. Full Bloom Hat is named for the blossoms climbing up the sides of the hat and bursting open at […]

Knit Picks has just published their 2015 Fair Isle Collection and I’m so happy (& lucky) to be part of it! My contribution is Fair Isle Earflap Hat & Cowl. The collection has 13 Fair Isle (stranded) patterns including 6 stunning sweaters, 3 colorful hat sets, 3 fun pillows and even a set of sachets! […]

Stranded Christmas Stockings are so much fun to make! And easier than you might think. Because they never use more than 2 colors per row, you are only carrying one yarn or “float” behind your work. And knitting these is like reading a really good book….you can’t put it down. SIX colors give these stockings […]

Comfy, by Knit Picks, is so heavenly soft, it must surely bring sweet dreams to wee little ones wrapped in it. I loved working with it and I highly recommend it. A washable blend of Pima cotton and acrylic, it is the best of both worlds. My ABC Baby Blanket was chosen as part of […]

Lady Edith’s Hooded Scarf Pattern is now available for sale! The PDF download can be purchased through my Etsy shop Daydreamer Knits, or my Craftsy shop Daydreamer Knits or Ravelry.com. Last year, Jennifer Jett from Woolgirl.com asked me to design a hooded scarf for her Downton Abbey Club. It was such fun! I was already […]

Three times the FUN!!! This knitting pattern includes 3 stylish cowls: the Roll-over Collar Cowl, the Neckwarmer and the Slouch cowl. Cabling, twisted stitches and yarn-overs help create the unique texture, but it’s easier than it looks! Fully test knitted and tech edited, the pattern includes both easy to read charts and line by line […]

What is more personal than a handmade gift?! Just in time for the holidays, Knit Picks has released my latest pattern, the Gabrielle Cloche. It can also be purchase through my Etsy shop or my Craftsy shop. This Art Deco-inspired design is worked in-the-round from the bottom up. It begins with a simple, lace motif and […]

Cooperative Press has recently released Fresh Designs: Scarves. It includes knit patterns for 10 stylish & unique scarves. My contribution is the Avonleigh Scarf/Hood. It was inspired by “The French Lieutenant’s Woman”, (I know — a good, long time ago) and how beautiful and mysterious Meryl Streep looked wearing her hooded cape. Knitted hats, while […]