Dockside: A Free Knit Cardigan Pattern
Dockside is a simple oversized knit sweater. This free pattern uses Knit Picks Billow yarn worked up on size US 11 (8mm) needles. The sleeves are created by increasing on the front and back pieces. …
Corner To Corner Garter Stitch Throw: A Free Pattern Recipe
I got a few comments on Instagram asking what pattern I was following for this bright garter stitch WIP. It’s not a pattern, but more of a pattern recipe. You can use any yarn and …
Riding The LIRR: Designing Along The Journey
I live on Long Island. (Non-locals, note that it is ON Long Island. If you say IN Long Island you will immediately be declaring yourself a non-native LIer.) To get to work (at the Lion …
It’s That Time Of Year
August is coming to a close. The temps have been noticeably cooler, which means knits have been making more of an appearance; grabbing a cardi to snuggle in or layering on a soft shawl for …
Sunflowers & Grannies
The granny square; a crochet motif that will be around forever. I learned how to make granny squares 20 years ago when I started crocheting, and they existed long before that and recently I’ve been …
The Avalon Top: A FREE Knit Top Pattern
I whipped up this knit top a few months ago, but held on releasing the pattern until I could get some other eyes to look it over. It’s pretty simple. If you’ve made a garment …
Forest Hills Wrap: A FREE Knitting Pattern
This breezy knitting pattern was inspired by the yarn choice. Most of the time I pick the yarn before I come up with the project and this was no exception. Rewind yarn came out last …
The Somerset Beach Top: A Free Crochet Pattern
It’s been a while, but I finally managed to get some pics of the Somerset Beach Top. I designed this last Summer and then tucked it away for safe keeping. Since I hadn’t snapped and …
Greenlawn: A Free Crochet Blanket Shrug Pattern
Sometimes you need a break from the complicated projects. A brain break. A popcorn project (ie an addicting pattern with lots of repetition). That’s what this Greenlawn blanket shrug has been for me. Scroll down …
Love Gone Sideways: A Throw & A Turn Of Events
It’s been a little while since my last post. I haven’t stopped knitting and designing, but life went a little sideways. As it does from time to time. Remember that sweater I made the boyfriend …