How to Buy

Learn more details by clicking on a PICTURE or PATTERN NAME below

Basic Socks in Fine Yarn -- This classic albeit basic sock design is worked from the top of the cuff down to the toe. The cuff is worked in a knit 1, purl 1 ribbing, the heel is worked in heel stitch, and the foot is stockinette stitch with a wedge toe.  Sizes include a child’s medium (for a child about 5-6 years old), child’s large/woman’s small, woman’s medium, woman’s large, man’s small, man’s medium, and man’s large.

DATE - January 2005

Basketweave Cabled Tea Cozy -- This cozy is made of 2 custom-sized rectangular or square pieces which are then fastened together to fit your teapot. The center of each piece is worked in an overall cabled design that looks like diagonal basketweave, and the edges are garter stitch. The side and top edges of each piece have a series of eyelets that act as decorative eyelets or buttonholes to match buttons sewed over the eyelets on the other piece of the cozy. The top edge can either have buttons or a drawstring cord. The buttons can be buttoned through the eyelets to fasten the edges together or left open for the teapot’s spout and handle, regardless of whether the teapot has a top or side handle.

DATE - September 2003 - this pattern was originally designed for Alpacas Magazine (projected publication is late 2003 or early 2004).

Beech Leaf Edging -- This a modification of Barbara G. Walker’s lace edging.  It is knitted sideways and can be made in any length you desire. It has a definite "right side", but you may find both sides attractive. You can use it as edging or trim on shelves, pillowcases, skirts, petticoats, shawls, and sweaters. It can be made with either straight ends or ends that will match each other so that the last row can be sewn to the beginning to form a circle. I modified the original pattern to turn it into an edging, to suit my tastes, and to add the straight ends.

DATE -- May 2001

Bobbles & Rib Hat -- This is a stocking-type ribbed hat with bobble (AKA popcorn stitch) trim on bottom edge and on crown of hat. It can be worn several ways. The bottom edge can be folded up as a brim. With the edge folded down, the hat can be worn low over the forehead on cold days, or higher on the head with the bobbled top forming a cute point at the top of the head.

DATE - January 2005

Buttoned I-Cord Pouch -- This is a tiny pouch with a flap and button – good for a few coins or small pieces of jewelry. This pouch was designed as a project to help you experience the versatility of I-cord. I-cord is also called idiot cord (because it’s so easy to make) and the "unattached" version looks the same as the spool knitting you may have learned as a child.

DATE -- 1990, Revised July 2001

Child's Loon Cardigan - This child’s cardigan sweater has a variety of black and white patterns inspired by those of the Common Loon. The loon effect is enhanced by the sweater’s red buttons, which are the color of the adult loon’s eyes.  The color patterns are worked in a combination of intarsia and stranded color work. The bottom edging is worked in 2-color corrugated ribbing. The sweater pieces are knitted downward from the shoulders to the wrists & bottom ribbing.  If you are interested, check out the Loon Pillow with Toy which was designed to coordinate with this cardigan.

DATE - January 2005

Diamonds & Flowers Shawl -- This is a pattern for a triangular or square shawl that can be made in a wide range of sizes. The directions are both written and charted, so you can use whichever style you prefer, or try both. The version in the photo at left is a triangular, dressy, shoulder shawl of cashmere that can be knotted in front or be worn with a shawl pin or dressy pin to fasten the front (and it won first prize at the Taos Wool Festival 2002). The pattern can also easily be made larger or smaller. If made in a square shape, it can be worn folded in half diagonally. The pattern also makes a lovely lace tablecloth, and in the smallest size it’s a wonderfully lacy "handkerchief" that could be used as a dressy touch in a blazer breast pocket or as a lovely addition to a bride’s wedding day ensemble – as a lacy handkerchief tucked into her purse or trimming her bouquet.

DATE -- September 2002

Entrelac Stair Step GS Shawl - This shallow triangular scarf/shawl is design in a garter stitch entrelac pattern, also called basketweave.  It is worked from one side point to other.  The border can be in the same or a contrasting same color.  It is reversible, although not quite identical on each side when the edging is added.  Tassels are optional.

DATE - April 2006, posted here March 2007

Eyelet Ridge Shawl Variations -- This pattern includes two shapes of shawl, both worked back and forth in the same pattern stitch. One version is a V-shaped (V) shawl, the other is a triangle. The triangle shawl is worked with your choice of yarn, the V shawl is designed for just one yarn weight. There are 4 edging variations: a garter ridge bind off (add-on fringe optional); a picot bind off (add-on fringe optional); a sideways garter stitch edging with short knitted-on beaded fringe; or a ruffled ribbing. The body of either shawl is very easy to knit and grows longer on each right side row. The length of the V shawl is determined by the length of the cast on row; the triangle shawl begins at the center top back and can range in size from small enough for a doll to a shoulder-sized scarf to a huge body-swaddling shawl. The stitch pattern alternates eyelet garter ridge bands with bands of stockinette stitch.  The V shawl is made in one size, the triangular shawl can be made in any size.

DATE -- September 2003
 

Felted Tasseled Purse - This pointed-bottom felted (fulled) purse pattern is has several variations.  It can be large or small with a flap to fasten over the top or with a drawstring top with no flap.  The drawstring version has a pointed lace panel edging that overlays the purse and mirrors the point on the purse.  Both purses have tassels hanging from the bottom and over-the-shoulder length twisted cord straps.  NOTE – since these purses are knitted before shrinking, they are technically “fulled” and not “felted” (felted fabrics are made directly from the raw fiber without knitting, crocheting, or weaving first).

DATE - April 2006, posted here March 2007

Glamour Pouch -- This is a small, round, drawstring bag. Make one for your pearls or as an evening bag - or use as a gift container! The bag has a square base made in reversible knitting and stockinette sides decorated with bands of purl and slip stitches. This is a quick project; I can usually make one in about four hours.

DATE -- May 1992, Revised July 2001

Heart Garter Stitch Shawl -- This a triangular shawl worked in garter stitch from the center back point to a bind off at the front edge. It has two choices of small heart design at the back center point worked in eyelets. The shape of the shawl can be worked with single increases on each side edge for a narrower top edge that ties or pins in the front. It can also be made with double increases at each side edge for a wider top edge that creates longer tails to easily wrap around your body. The front edge can be finished with a loopy or simple bind off edging.  The size can range from small enough for a doll or teddy bear to huge enough to wrap around yourself several times.

DATE -- September 2003

Intarsia Heart Purse -- This drawstring shoulder purse has a diamond pattern on one side and a heart, squares, and stripes on the other. It is worked with multiple colors of yarn in a single row (intarsia knitting).  It is designed as a single long piece that is knitted back-and-forth with an eyeleted top edging worked circularly after the intarsia is completed.  It has I-cord drawstrings.  It can be felted or not. The pouch shown in the photos is the nonfelted version.

DATE -- February 2005

Lace Candle Sleeves -- Included are three variations of circularly-knit lace sleeves sized for glass-encased seven-day candles. The three patterns are of three levels of difficulty: from beginner to advanced. Because of the fire danger, these lace sleeves are designed for and should be used only for GLASS-encased candles! 

DATE -- June 2001 -- this pattern was originally designed for Alpaca Magazine’s Holiday 2001 issue (Fall 2001)

Ladder Diamond Table Runner or Scarf -- This project has a lace pattern of diamonds with an openwork ladder up the center of each and a narrow garter stitch border all around. A tassel trimmed with beads is attached to each end. It can be worked as a table runner or a muffler-type long scarf to wear with your winter coat.
DATE -- September 2003 - this pattern was originally designed for Alpacas Magazine (projected publication is late 2003 or early 2004).

Loon Pillow with Toy - This intarsia loon pillow celebrates the Common Loon. The pillow is the blue of lakes with the loon floating in the middle. The loon’s wing forms a pocket so a stuffed baby loon toy can ride on the adult’s back just as chicks do in real life. The back of the pillow is a simple black and white horizontally-striped pattern and the edging is an optional knitted red cord to match the red eye of the adult loon (the loon chick has dark eyes).  The stuffed chick can be felted or not, as you desire.  If you click on Child's Loon Cardigan you'll find a child's cardigan designed to coordinate with this pillow.

DATE -- January 2005.

Mosaic Drawstring Pouch -- This is a small, two-color, envelope-bottomed drawstring pouch worked in mosaic stitch and with a bobbled top edge. Mosaic stitch is a multicolor slip-stitch technique primarily used for geometrical designs. It is worked using only one color per row and is often worked in garter stitch, as this pouch is. The project is worked back and forth from the top down, with the drawstring eyelet edging picked up and added last. This is a good project for learning how to do this intriguing color and texture technique.

DATE -- July 2001

• If you already own this pattern, click on -- Correction

Peruvian Pouch -- This is a small, round drawstring bag in stockinette and garter stitch with a patterned band in your choice of three Peruvian textile borders.  Make a small one for your pearls or a large one for an evening bag - or use as a gift container!  The size of the basic pouch varies depending on the yarn and needles you choose.

DATE -- November 2000 -- This pouch was originally designed for Alpacas Magazine, and appeared in its Winter 2000 issue (published January 2001).

• If you already own this pattern, click on -- Corrections

"Rag Bag" Tote Bag -- This is a large tote bag knitted of fabric strips. It is worked in stockinette stitch with 2 padded I-cord shoulder straps. It is large enough to hold a grocery bag or a plethora of miscellaneous knitting paraphernalia and/or beach gear.

DATE -- March 2001

Ribbon Heart Afghan -- This is a square afghan that works well as a baby blanket or lap robe. It is worked in garter stitch from the center out. Because of the way color changes work in garter stitch, the stripes on the back don’t look exactly the same as the front. A few parts are worked back and forth (knit every row), but the rest is worked circularly (alternating knit and purl rows). 

DATE -- February 2001 -- This pattern was originally designed for Alpacas Magazine for its Summer 2001 issue

• If you already own this pattern, click on -- Tips

Ruffled Mitts -- These are ladylike, wrist length, fingerless mittens with ruffled cuffs. They are made of luxury yarn and can be worn for dressy occasions, including weddings, tea parties, and "dress up". They can also be worn simply to keep your hands warm while you’re knitting, reading, or working on the computer. They are worked from the top edge down, ending with the ruffled cuff that can be edged with knitted-in beads if you like. If you make them longer and without ruffles, they are sporty versions that even a man with cold hands might enjoy wearing.

DATE -- July 2001-- This pattern was originally designed for Alpacas Magazine for its Winter 2001 issue (approximately December 2001)

Spiral Ribbed No Heel Socks -- This pattern is my version of a traditional pattern. These are heavy, tall socks designed for winter wear in hiking or ski boots or ice skates. The spiral rib makes them fit quite well even without heel shaping, and the sock may wear better than a heeled sock because your heel isn’t in the same place every time you put it on.  These are socks that you can make for anyone, by using just an estimated size - and they always fit! The photograph shows both the largest and smallest socks.

DATE -- May 1992, Revised July 2001

Squares & Stripes Socks - This sock design is worked from the top of the cuff down to the toe. It is worked in two colors with the cuff worked in an unusual garter stitch technique that I call garden maze garter stitch. Sizes include child, women's & men's.  The child’s size has two sets of squares and stripes on the cuff, the women’s sizes have 3 sets, and the men’s sizes have 4 sets. Although the garter stitch cuff looks larger around than the sock foot, it fits well.

DATE - January 2005

String Shopping Bag -- This pattern makes a large drawstring string-type shopping bag. It folds up small, but stretches out into a large size suitable for carrying all your shopping purchases (it’s particularly great for carrying home your yarn purchase for your next knitting project!).

DATE --  February 1992, Revised July 2001

Teddy Bear Puppets  -- This is a set of 2 teddy bear puppets: a boy in a sweatshirt and blue jeans with pockets, and a girl in dress with a hair bow. The facial features and star on the sweatshirt are embroidered with duplicate stitch.  They are sized to fit an adult hand.

DATE - September 2003.  This puppet was originally designed for Alpacas Magazine and appeared in its Spring 2003 issue.

Tiny Pouch Variations -- This pattern includes mix-and-match variations for small pouches suitable for wearing around your neck or over your shoulder, hanging on a wall, tucking in your handbag or suitcase to hold a small treasure, or using as a small gift container. They are all worked from the top down. The two pouch-top variations are a drawstring closure or a button closure. The three bottom variations are a rounded bottom, a pointed bottom, or an envelope-style bottom. You can mix and match the top closures and bottom shapings, because all are based on the same stitch count.  

DATE -- May 2001

Triangle Angle Shawl -- This is a reversible triangular shawl knitted sideways in back-and-forth garter stitch lace from one front point, widening to a point in the middle of the back and then narrowing to the other front point. It has a simple, diagonally slanting lace stitch pattern as the body of the shawl with a faggot stitch strip and a pointed lace outer edging with the same diagonally slanting lace pattern as the body of the shawl.

DATE -- May 2001 -- This pattern was designed especially for Good Fibrations, as a shawl to be made with their Colorado-raised mohair yarns (this small herd of goats live about 15 miles from my home).

• If you already own this pattern, click on -- Correction