Category: Patterns

New Pattern Release: Flying Spaghetti Monster Hat

Merry ChrisFSMas! I just published my newest pattern, The Pastafarian FSM Hat, on Ravelry! I really wanted to get this one out earlier, in more time for Christmas — but life conspired against me, with a death in the family and a computer that also died (but thankfully was resurrected with about 3 days of…

New Pattern Release: Two-Tone Mobius Cowl

I just published my newest pattern, Two-Tone Mobius Cowl, over on Ravelry.com! If you’re thinking, “yeah, but that mobius cast-on is SO confusing and difficult” — guess what?  I’ve fixed that problem.  If you’ve been frustrated by the “popular” version of the mobius cast-on, try mine instead. Knit two rows, perform three simple steps (shown…

Three Knitted Holiday Decor Ideas

As long as we’re on the subject of knitting for the holidays — if you have some spare time and spare yarn, here’s some cuties for you.  All these are my original designs, and newly available on Ravelry. First up, felted Holiday Baubles, made with short rows in garter stitch and embellished in any number…

Three QUICK Knitted Holiday Gift Ideas

There are only 27 knitting days ’til Christmas!  So I have three ideas for quick knitted gifts for you.  And to really mix up the metaphors, I have something old, something new, and something borrowed. First up: a knitted teddy bear (or your choice of a couple of other animals) entitled “Magic Friends” from the…