Learning how to knit a scarf can seem hard if you're a total beginner. There are two needles to move around, and yarn that looks like it could snag into knots. It looks intimidating! But the truth is that knitting is like any other skill. It's no different than learning how to ride a bike or how to cook. All it takes is some time and practice. And the upside is that unlike riding a bike or ... keep reading >>
Patterns
Seed Stitch Scarf and Cowl Pattern – Customised for Any Yarn!
Recently, I've gotten a lot of requests for easy stitch patterns for beginner knitters. In fact, if you're reading this, there's a good chance that you're also a beginner knitter! So, beginners - I've heard your cry! This seed stitch pattern tutorial is the first in a three-part series on easy knitting stitches that can be customised for a scarf or cowl. To make things extra flexible, I've ... keep reading >>
The Everyday Raglan: An Easy Beginner Pattern
This month is the release of the long-awaited Everyday Raglan pattern! I'm so excited for this pattern, not only because it's the culmination of a lot of hard work, but because raglans are just so darn cool. The first sweater I made was a raglan, and I remember being completely mesmerised by its construction. At first, it made no sense at all. Why am I casting on so few stitches? Why aren't ... keep reading >>
The Medallion Mittens Free Knitting Pattern
With the northeastern part of the US experiencing a poler vortex that brings "historic cold" (those two words alone make me shiver!), these Medallion Mittens are just the ticket to ease the winter blues. Check out the full pattern on Canadian Living. These mitts are knit in worsted weight with a panel of round cables snaking up the middle, providing an extra layer of warmth. They're like ... keep reading >>
Stashbust and Knit the Braided Headband!
If you've been knitting for awhile, you've probably amassed a large and eclectic collection of leftover yarn - little balls that didn't quite make it into your project. These little orphaned balls sit, completely ignored, somewhere in the deep corners of your closet or with the dust bunnies under your bed. It's a dark and shameful secret that no one tells you: Knitting basically turns you into ... keep reading >>
The Stone and Arrow Free Knitting Pattern
If you're anything like me, when it gets cold out, all you want to do is hibernate in your living room, fire up Netflix and cast on for a quick and easy knit. I had this deliciously cozy scene in mind (complete with Snoopy snuggie and hot cocoa - I really know how party!) when I designed this Stone Scarf and Arrow Headband set. For me, it's the perfect weekend knit: quick, cozy and easy enough ... keep reading >>
The Honey Stitch Cowl Knitting Pattern
The Honey Stitch Cowl knitting pattern is ready for your hot little hands on the Canadian Living website! I love this cowl because it's so timeless and versatile (if I do say so myself!). It would look equally flattering on a twenty-something as it would on a fifty-something. It adds refinement to a denim work shirt and, thrown over a cashmere sweater, adds bold shapes and textures. I've knit ... keep reading >>
