Convolution Hat

The Convolution Hat is a spiraling hat, knit at a tight tension to create a very tight, windproof hat, perfect for cold winter days, defeating the winter winds and snow; and it will keep your head warm in all but the coldest weather! The brim can be folded up or left down, as both weather and personal style demand.

Pattern is written for three adult sizes using between 285 to 336 yards (261 to 307 meters) of worsted or light aran-weight yarn.

This free hat pattern can be found in Knotions Magazine

Alpine Hat

This hat was one of my early forays into crochet design, worked up in the wonderfully squishy and dense Alpine Stitch! The hat comes down over the back of the neck and over the ears, with a dense stitch pattern to keep the wind away and the sizing runs a touch large, to go over headphones, ponytails, and hair buns! It starts at the crown with a crochet magic loop, then increases out to the full head circumference. The Alpine Stitch tends to curl, so a few rows of single and double crochet round out the bottom rim.

Aren Basketweave Hat

“Introducing the Aren Basketweave Hat crochet pattern, a cozy and comfortable accessory for chilly days.  Starting with a double crochet foundation at the brim, the hat then transitions into the captivating basketweave stitch. The unique feature of this design lies in the use of post crochet stitches, which create a dense and squishy fabric with excellent stretch. The result is a thick and warm hat, perfect for braving the cold weather in style.”

Available in two adult sizes: 17.5, (22.5) inches to fit a 22.5, (26.5) inch head circumference

Originally Published in I Like Crochet August 2023

Ar Lan y Môr Socks

The Ar Lan y Môr (Welsh for ‘by the seaside’) Socks were inspired by the ripples of seaweed and other water plants that grow just below the waterline of many lakes, rivers and seas around the world, as well as the imagery of the Welsh folk song of the same name – flowers and grasses rippling beside the sea.

The garter and stockinette stitch lace gives the socks some stretch without being too snug on the leg. The leg and foot length are both adjustable to the wearer’s preference, and the stitch pattern is complicated enough to keep some interest, while simple enough to be ‘television knitting’. These socks are knit from the cuff down, the heel is a heel-flap and gusset, and the toe is seamed with kitchener stitch.

The lace stitch is charted and written, this pattern also has an accessible large print option that is compatible with screen-reading software which includes the written instruction.

Brickworks Socks.

These socks started after getting the idea to model a stitch pattern after some old brickwork on a converted factory building! After playing about, I got a simple knit and purl pattern that really resembled bricks!

With a simple stitch pattern that only uses knits and purls, this is a perfect sock for a beginner knitter who's just getting into the wonderful world of hand-knit socks.

They're knit from the cuff down; using a heel-flap and gusset, so you do have to pick up and knit, but there are tutorial links right in the pattern to help you through it! The toe is sewn up with grafting (also known as Kitchener stitch), and, if you're not sure, don't worry, there are tutorial links right in the pattern, as well!

This Adult Sock pattern comes in two sizes, with notes on how to adjust the sizes further at need.

Caley Fisherman’s Rib Scarf

If you’re in need of a quick and easy scarf pattern and you want to try out the trendy and classic Fisherman’s Rib, Caley is the scarf for you. The vertical stripes and two-color rib that’s reversible is easy to love and easy to knit while watching TV.

The scarf is written for a single size, but very easy to adjust to whatever amount of yarn you have!

This pattern is available on the I Like Knitting Website.

Cherry Blossom Hat

This hat was inspired by the cherry blossoms blooming in spring. The air is still cool, and sometimes, there's even still a touch of snow!

This hat is designed to be a spring/fall hat, perfect for that half-skein of leftover sock yarn. You can get two hats (depending on size) from one standard (400 yard) skein of sock/fingering yarn!

Hat comes in two adult sizes; and is worked from the brim to the crown in the Berry Stitch Pattern.

Colours of Spring Shawl

The idea of a striped shawl using gradient sets had been something I’d been considering for a bit. It was some experimentation with gradient swatches that led to the creation of this shawl!

The Colours of Spring Shawl starts with a Garter Tab Cast on, and then is shaped into a crescent by 4 increases every two rows. The shawl is knit in alternating sections of garter stitch and lace. It was specifically designed to work up using mini-skein sets. The instructions are written and the lace motif is charted and written. There are two options for edging the shawl. The sample is edged with an i-cord bind off, but the pattern includes instructions for a ruffled edge, as well.

Convertible Mittens

The convertible Cable Mittens are basically just what they sound like, a set of densely knit mittens done in Aran-weight yarn, designed to stand up to a Canadian winter, but also leave the fingers free for texting, using car keys, or all those other fiddly tasks that are near-impossible in standard mittens!

The mitts are knit from the cuff to the tip, with the mitten flap picked up across the back of the hand. The slipped-stitch palm helps provide warmth, traction, and durability to the mitten; while the cables up the back provide a dash of style to a functional and durable mitten.

Crisial Cowl

The Crisial (Welsh for “crystal”) Cowl was inspired by the geometric shapes of crystals. It uses a simple two-stitch cable to create twists that make for a classic textural piece you’ll want to wear all season long. Both aran and heavy worsted weight yarn would work well with this project.

The Crisial Cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up, and done in a simple cable motif.

It is easily adjustable to the amount of yarn you have.

Note that gauge is not specifically important to this pattern, though changes in gauge will affect the amount of yarn used and the size of the final project.

This pattern has written instructions, and the stitch pattern is both written and charted. This pattern also has an accessible large print option that is compatible with screen-reading software. This option includes only the written instruction.

Diamond Lace Boot Toppers

These worsted-weight boot toppers can be mostly attributed to curiosity. Before I got into knitting as an adult, I’d never even heard of such a thing! But, once I got into the online knitting community, I quickly found out that boot toppers are “a thing”, and a thing I wanted to try out in a Canadian Winter!

They come in four adult sizes, and are a perfect one-skein project for those leftover sweater skeins of worsted yarn!

Falling Leaves Beach Bag

This crochet beach or market bag is designed to carry whatever you need in the summer months. Worked in Leaf Stitch with a base of double crochet, it is dense enough to keep things inside the bag, while still being airy and light enough to tuck in a purse!

Perfect for carrying an extra sun hat, water bottle, or even a shawl for cooler desert nights or, as a grocery bag you can keep tucked away for when you need it.

With a relatively simple pattern repeat that uses only double crochet, this project is a great step up project for a beginner who wants to make something other than scarves and dishcloths plus, the simple pattern repeat means it’s a great portable project, too!

Feather On The Wind Fingerless Mittens

These fingerless mittens are squishy and as light as a feather, thanks to the beautiful Feather Stitch stitch pattern! These mittens are worked in the round until the thumb opening, worked back and forth to shape the thumb opening, and then finished in the round. The thumb and top of the mitten are edged in half double-crochet.

With only a one-round repeat, these mittens work up fast, and are perfect for a more portable project!

These fingerless mittens start with a half-double crochet chainless foundation; and are joined in the round. They are split and worked flat to form an opening for the thumb, before joining to form the final top of the hand. The thumb opening is then edged with a round of half double crochet, before finishing. This stitch spirals in continuous rounds, so there is no need to keep a strict marker for the beginning and end of the round.

This pattern has written instructions only. This pattern also has an accessible large print option that is compatible with screen-reading software.

Garden Lace Socks

These socks come from several ideas, but the biggest one was the idea of travelling lace leaves. I fell in love with this motif the first time I saw it, and this seemed the perfect place to use it! When I was working the partial garter rib, it reminded of a newly sown garden, all in neat lines. Hence, the name of the socks was a relatively easy choice!

These socks are knit cuff-down, with a standard heel flap and grafted toe. While the sample was knit on dpns, the pattern is written to be knitted using any circular knitting method. The lace motif is both written and charted. Instructions are given for two sizes.

Gauntlet Socks

This pattern started years ago when I was first really starting to experiment with both sock design and using self-striping and gradient yarns. I liked how the various gradients worked up when knit on the bias.  When I dusted off the pattern a few years later, I wanted to see how they would work up in a solid or semi-solid, and the answer is, quite well!

These socks are designed to work with gradient or self-striping yarns (though, as you can see, they work just fine in a solid or tonal, too!)  The garter-stitch short row heel can be worked in a contrasting colour to avoid interrupting any colour changes, if desired.

Heritage Tweed Vest

The Heritage Tweed Vest is a versatile, unisex pattern designed for bulky yarn, making it a super-cozy layering piece perfect for cooler weather. This vest can be dressed up with a collared shirt for the office or paired with a casual shirt for a relaxed look, ideal for enjoying a mug of hot chocolate.

The vest is knit in the round from the bottom up, then split for the armholes and knit flat. The shoulders are shaped with short rows and finished with a three-needle bind off. The collar and armholes are edged with one-by-one ribbing, picked up and knit around the openings, adding a polished finish to this classic piece.

Ice Cream Sundae Socks

These socks were the result of playing with yarn and stitch dictionaries. I wanted a stitch pattern that would show off variegated yarn and keep it from being 'ugly'. The Ice Cream Sundae Socks were the result!

These socks are knit from the cuff-down, with either double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop method. They use a heel flap and gusset heel, with an slip-stitch heel flap for additional durability. The instructions are written; the lace pattern is both charted and written.

Instructions are given for two adult sizes.

Impossible Geometry Socks

These socks were originally inspired by an Art Nouveau themed magazine call back in Summer 2021. After playing with various stitch swatches, what I got instead was a stitch pattern that reminded me more of the Impossible Geometry that is so prevalent in the works of M.C. Escher.

The Blocks Stitch Pattern is made with a combination of slipped stitches and one-over-four cables, this means that the leg and the top of the sock have far less stretch then the stocking stitch sole of the sock.

These socks come in three adult sizes, with a Foot/Leg Circumference of 6.5 (7, 8) inches, or, 16.5 (18, 20.5 cm).  The pattern also has an accessible large-print version that is also compatible with screen-reading technology.

Mosaic Hat

This two-colour beret-style hat is perfect for those partial skeins of sock yarn where there’s not enough left to make a sock but still enough for a project!

It’s designed to be the perfect weight for a lightweight spring hat, an the Mosaic Knitting technique means that it’s an easy knit without the fear of taming colourwork floats!

Pine Cone Gloves

These gloves came about as, and I quote: “the hand knit version of the nylon gloves you can find in a dollar store.”

I wanted a pair of gloves that were lightweight, but very snug to the hand, perfect for spring or early fall, or, to layer under other mittens or gloves during winter.

The Pine Cone Stitch pattern uses only knits and purls to create a fun, textured stitch that I instantly fell in love with!  So it seemed only natural to put these two ideas together to knit up a pair of lightweight gloves in fingering-weight yarn.

They’re available in 4 adult sizes.

Pine Cone Vest

Inspired by the charm of Hobbiton mornings and second breakfasts, the Pine Cone Vest brings cozy, effortless comfort. This vest features a subtle knit-and-purl pine cone motif, adding just the right amount of texture without overwhelming your stitches.

Knit from the bottom up, it’s a no-fuss, unisex design with a seamless finish and just enough detail to keep you engaged.

The armholes and neckline are finished with classic 1x1 ribbing, making it a versatile piece for layering over crisp shirts, cozy turtlenecks, or even wearing solo on a brisk autumn walk.

With no waist shaping and minimal shoulder shaping, it’s designed to fit all genders and body types comfortably. Whether you’re curling up with a cup of tea, wandering through the woods, or just looking for that perfect go-to layer, the Pine Cone Vest is ready to be your next favourite knit!

Selcouth Hat

Originally published in Interweave Knits, this lace hat comes in two adult sizes, and uses just one skein of standard sock yarn.

“With a deep brim perfect for folding or wearing slouchy and an allover, leaf-inspired lace pattern, the Selcouth Hat will keep your ears snug and hair in place as you dream of wandering along windswept moors.”

Silver Dragon Cowl

Originally Published in Knit Now 109; the Silver Dragon Cowl was inspired by the texture and image of overlapping dragon scales. It’s designed to be adjustable – you can let it hang, or wrap it around your neck twice for a snugger fit!

It comes in 3 adjustable adult sizes, and is further adjustable to the amount of sock yarn you have!

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Spring Leaves Market Bag

The inspiration for this Market Bag came from the (now defunct) Ravelry Designer’s Challenge with the theme of “spring awakening”.

The bag starts with a pinhole cast on. Increases are worked into a leaf lace pattern to form the base of the bag. The leaf lace transitions to a lace mesh, and finishes with a garter stitch edging. A twisted cord allows for easy carrying and helps to keep the bag tied shut!

Statement Cabled Socks

The Statement Socks are specifically designed to be beautiful heavy socks, perfect for cold winter weather or for participating in winter sports!

The socks are knit cuff down with a slipped-stitch heel flap and grafted toe. The cable instructions are both charted and written. The pattern comes in multiple adult sizes; and is further adjustable to your own foot for a proper fit!

Wrought Mithril Hat

The design for this hat came about from the Initiate Knit Design Challenge, hosted by Francoise Danoy of Aroha Knits.. For the initial prompt, I drew inspiration from the vertical lines of wrought-iron fencing and the leading of stained glass. The result is a hat that's lightweight, but still warm, and a great layering piece!

The Wrought Mithril Hat comes in 3 adult sizes, and is knit in the round from the brim up, using small cables and twists.  Decreases are done within the cable pattern for the crown; and the top is secured by running the end of the working yarn through the live stitches.

Garden Trellis Fingerless Mittens

These mittens are a sister pattern to the Garden Trellis Hat; done in the same yarn -- the amazing Scuttleship Romney from Bobolink yarns. They are designed for four adult sizes, and a customizable cuff length, too!

With simple bobbles and post stitches, it's a good introduction to slightly more 'adventurous' crochet, while still being simple enough to work on while watching tv or commuting on the train.

The palm is done in alternating rows of sc and dc to create a denser fabric that helps protect the palm of your hands..

Garden Trellis Hat

This hat is a sister pattern to the Garden Trellis Mittens. crocheted in the same yarn — the amazing Scuttleship Romney from Bobolink yarns.

It's a hat in three adult sizes, designed a touch big to go over headphones, hair braids etc. With simple bobbles and post stitches, it's a good introduction to slightly more 'adventurous' crochet, while still being simple enough to work on while watching tv or commuting on the train!

This hat starts at the crown with the Magic Ring technique, and is worked outward and down, first with half double crochet increases, then double crochet increases, and then increases worked into the Trellis Stitch pattern. The hat brim is edged with half double crochet and single crochet, to keep it from curling.