Gable Beret Pattern

The beret is a style that is timeless. I designed the Gable Beret after a small diameter beret that my husband bought decades ago and still looks spectacular. An easy-peasy in-the-round knit with simple, low-tech blocking instructions included. 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gable-beret

Wasabi Fingerless Gloves

Happy November!

Wasabi is an easy in-the-round project with a chunky yarn that are roomy enough for men. These can be knit up in an evening and be in use the next morning. Wasabi gloves are sans a thumb gusset for the simplest of fingerless glove construction. No chunky yarn? Try double-stranding worsted weight for this pattern or check out the Mulberry Hat & Gloves pattern for fingerless gloves using a lighter weight.

 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wasabi-fingerless-gloves-2

 

Autumn Woods Hat

 

Happy Autumn!

I’ve made several changes to the basic pattern of my Winter Woods Hat pattern and come up with a lighter version for Fall weather. It doesn’t matter which direction your cables go - I knit Right Cross cables when I have a cable needle and Left Cross cables when I cable without a needle. So whatever you like, keep the knitting enjoyable and you will end up with a timeless hat that even guys like to wear.

Enjoy! It's FREE. 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-woods-hat-2

Twist Stitch Technique Video

There are many beautiful twist stitch patterns that resemble cable techniques but are simpler to knit since you don't need a cable needle.  

It's simply knitting 2 or more stitches our of order to produce either a left or right twist stitch. 

Because you are twisting the stitches, the knitted fabric will draw in horizontally, just like cabling. Be sure to check your gauge. 

This video shows you how simple this technique is to knit. Happy Knitting!

Click here for  Twist Stitch Technique Video

Photo Source: A Treasure of Knitting, Barbara Walker, Chapter: Twist Stitches

How to Pick Up Stitches on the Selvedge Edge Video

Picking up stitches on a selvedge (the side of your work) is different from picking up on a cast on or bind off edge. Learn a few basic tricks to make your edge look great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EktsUZnk05M

How to Kf&b Increase - Without a Purl Bump

Here's a simple method to the Knit front and back increase where you can avoid the purl bump on the increase. This lets you use this increase in more patterns, including Stockinette Stitch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCOXOoV5uwA&t=8s

Luminous Cowl Pattern

Available for free until 7/1/20. Enjoy!

A wonderfully soft cowl that is as much a joy to knit as it is to wear. A mere 59 grams makes it light enough for wearing indoors as an accessory, but it is long enough to fold and tuck inside your jacket to enjoy the warmth of the merino and mohair. The project uses very little yardage, so you can splurge on the yarn.

This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/luminous-cowl-2

Fretwork Washcloth Pattern

Reversible with a nice texture, these washcloths knit up quickly and make great gifts. Add them to bath products for a nice personal touch. Free. Happy Knitting!

Available at: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fretwork-washcloth

Purl Stitch Continental Style Video

How to make the purl stitch in the Continental method.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K-lTQHfw_I

Knit Stitch Continental Style Video

How to make the knit stitch in the Continental method.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYkkAgUHIYc

Trieste Stole Pattern

My latest released pattern is a rectangular lace project that is easy enough for new lace knitters. Buttons on one corner provide a myriad of options for wearing. Now available on Ravelry at the link below. 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trieste-stole