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Basic Socks -- 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

Beginner Knit Projects -- If you’re just learning to knit, here are some projects that you can easily do – a hat/neck gaiter, slippers, a stuffed toy, and a buttoned pouch. Two require specific weights of yarn (the hat-gaiter and the slippers), but the other two can be made in any size yarn (bunny and pouch).

DATE - September 2003.  These patterns were originally designed for Alpacas Magazine (projected publication is late 2003 or early 2004).

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

Ribbed Neck Gaiter (free pattern) -- This tubular neck gaiter is knitted in a simple ribbing pattern.  It can be worn around the neck and pulled up over the mouth and nose if it’s very cold out.  It also works great as a simple hat if it’s not too cold.  I sometimes wear two -- one around my neck and one as a hat.  One of these is always part of my cool-weather camping gear, and I keep one or two in my car with my winter survival wear.

DATE -- February 2001

Ribbed Wristers, Driving Mitts, & Neck Gaiter --  What I call wristers are also sometimes called mitts or fingerless mittens. These are knitted in a simple ribbed pattern. They cover the entire palm of the hand and wrist and have a thumbhole. The driving mitts are designed for holding a car’s steering wheel. The longer finger section and the partial thumbs are long enough to wrap around a cold steering wheel while still leaving the finger tips free.  The matching neck gaiter is knitted in the same simple rib. It can be worn around the neck and pulled up over the mouth and nose if it’s very cold out. It also works great as a simple hat if it’s not too cold (the open top lets some of the heat out).  

DATE -- March 2001, Expanded Version 2005

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)

Sam the Ram  -- Sam is a dark-faced, dark-legged, standing-on-four-legs, stuffed sheep about 13.5 inches long by 13 inches tall, with horns, Aran-patterned (i.e., cables) cream-colored "fleece", and  ribbing-cuffed legs.  He was inspired by a drawing on a note card of a sheep wearing an Aran-patterned sweater.  In my version, the Aran patterning is clearly the fleece, and not a separate sweater.

DATE -- July 1993, Revised September 1994

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

Sue the Ewe  -- Sue is a dark-faced, dark-legged, standing-on-four-legs, stuffed sheep about 13.5 inches long by 13 inches tall, with small horns, mistake-stitch-rib-patterned cream-colored "fleece", a cable down the back midline, ribbing-cuffed legs with ruffled edging, and a separate lace shawl.  She is designed to be a friend to Sam the Ram, my previous sheep design. 

DATE -- February 1998 

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