Purchase both the Coastland top and cowl together for a discounted price!

Purchase the Soundtrack top AND cowl in this Soundtrack Set ebook!

When you purchase both the Sporty 45 vests (cardigan and pullover) as an ebook, you’ll get a discounted price (it’s buy one get one 50% off).

Purchase both my Summer Soundtrack Top and the Cowl together for a discounted price!

Wharf Street is a seamless crew neck pullover vest featuring a textured box stitch pattern (reminiscent of the famous cobblestoned “Wharf Street” in Portland, Maine). Knit up in the velvety soft Cumulus cotton blend yarn by Juniper Moon Farm, this vest makes for a light layering piece perfect for any season!

Sporty 45 (cardigan) is a birthday collaboration between myself and Heather of Ewe Ewe Yarns to celebrate our 45th birthdays (we happen to be born in the same year, just a week or so apart)! Using Ewe Ewe Yarn’s “Ewe So Sporty” sport-weight yarn and taking inspiration from our 1979 birth year, this light-weight sweater vest has a retro vibe and...

Sporty 45 (cardigan) is a birthday collaboration between myself and Heather of Ewe Ewe Yarns to celebrate our 45th birthdays (we happen to be born in the same year, just a week or so apart)! Using Ewe Ewe Yarn’s “Ewe So Sporty” sport-weight yarn and taking inspiration from our 1979 birth year, this light-weight sweater vest has a retro vibe and...

Coastland cowl is a light-weight cowl inspired by the sandy, rocky landscape found on the coastal beaches of Maine. It features a textured eyelet slip stitch pattern with a fun, subtle pop of contrasting color. It’s the companion piece to the Coastland top and is the perfect introduction to this stitch.

Coastland is a summer tee inspired by the sandy, rocky landscape found on the coastal beaches of Maine. It features a textured eyelet slip stitch pattern with a fun, subtle pop of contrasting color, making it a lovely summer top that you can layer over a tank or camisole.

Rising tide is a simple, modern cardi vest that’s perfect for layering in the warmer months. Inspired by the ocean’s waves and subtle color shifts, this piece features a wave-like slip stitch loop pattern as well as color blocking, although you can use just one color if you prefer.

Magic Hour is a versatile shawl/wrap that features 4 different colors of DK-weight yarn and can be worn in multiple ways thanks to the addition of buttons and the eyelet edge (which serves as buttonholes)! See photos for examples of 5 different ways you can wear your Magic Hour.

Fetching Fern is a DK-weight neckwarmer featuring a split hem and a fern-like diagonal texture stitch pattern. It uses just 1 skein of the lovely Lucia DK by Boston hand-dyer Dirty Water Dyeworks (shown in the Vermont colorway). The stitch pattern features just knits and purls and creates an attractive, subtle diagonal texture. Easy to wear wit...

Capolette is the lighter-weight version of my original Capo layering top! Part capelet, part poncho, this little layering top is easy to make and fun to wear. And knit up in a lighter sport/DK-weight, it makes a great warm-weather-friendly layering piece.

Time after Time cowl is soft & squishy and features a slip stitch rib pattern that looks great on either side. It uses super bulky weight yarn and includes instructions for 2 sizes: a 2-color long, infinity style (although you could use 2 skeins of 1 color if you prefer) and a 1-color short, neck warmer style.

Airplane Mode is a simple, cozy scarf/shawlette knit up in 2 different colorways of the fun Berroco Dash yarn - a fluffy, chainette-construction yarn (that is so light & airy!) with bright ‘dashes’ of colors throughout.

Ice Breaker is a sleeveless layering top/popover, perfect for winter layering! And knit up seamlessly and in bulky-weight yarn, it’s a fun, fast knit too. It features a deep v neckline and simple eyelet stitch details along the hem.

Rosanna is a short-sleeved cardigan, perfect for light layering. It’s knit seamlessly from the top-down & features simple eyelet details and a slight A-line body silhouette. The front bands are buttonless for a more open, layering-style look, but I also provide tips for adding buttonholes if you prefer.

Cloud illusions is a simple little double-stranded cowl knit in the round and worked with 2 different colors of sport-weight yarn at the same time to create a neat marled affect. It also features an easy chevron eyelet stitch panel. This is a great project especially if you are brand new to working with 2 strands of yarn held together (i.e, dou...

Saturday Sleeves are arm warmers that are as versatile to wear as they are simple to knit. They’re perfect for running errands on winter weekends when you sometimes need to cover your fingers and sometimes need your hands free! Want to learn how to work the magic loop technique? This is the perfect project for practicing! I created a video less...

Low-Key Cowl is a 1 skein worsted-weight neckwarmer featuring a split hem and garter ridges, inspired by the construction of my Low-key vest. If you have never worked a split hem before, this is a great opportunity to try it out! Plus I have a new video tutorial that shows you how to work the joining row (which creates the split hem), so if you...

Morgan is an open-style, drop-shoulder cardigan featuring a hi/lo split hem, textured slip stitch pattern, and pops of contrasting color in the hem and sleeves.

Winslow Park Cowl is a DK-weight, cozy neckwarmer featuring 5 colors and some fun (but still easy!) techniques. The inspiration for this cowl and the colors I chose for it was a photo taken by my husband Jeff at Winslow Park in Freeport, Maine - I was so captivated by the colors and textures!

Cruel Summer is a breezy, dolman-sleeve layering cardi knit up in Berroco’s gorgeous linen-blend yarn Chai. It’s perfect for throwing on over a tank or tee (even on those steamy hot summer days!). It’s knit seamlessly from the bottom-up and features a lace mesh stitch pattern along the hem and front bands. I have a video mini lesson that shows ...

The Summer Soundtrack Cowl is the sport/DK-version of my original Soundtrack Cowl and it’s a great introduction to slip stitch colorwork. It uses just 1 skein of each of the 2 colors of worsted-weight yarn (although there is also the Summer Soundtrack Cowl if you would prefer sport/dk-weight). Like a catchy background melody, Soundtrack’s stitc...

Summer Soundtrack is the sport/dk-weight version of my original Soundtrack top! Due to the thinner yarn, it has a lighter feel and drape - perfect for warmer weather or if you just prefer a lighter Soundtrack layer. Especially knit up in Dirty Water Dyework’s beautiful Lucia DK yarn!

Fire & Rain is knit in the round and features a fun (but easy!) slip stitch rib pattern that looks great on either side. And, there are options for 2 different yarn weights: sport or worsted! Knit in Purl Soho’s gorgeous Worsted Twist (for the worsted-weight version, shown in Red Poppy & Reed Gray) and Seasons Alpaca (for the sport-weig...

Low-key is a worsted-weight seamless pullover-style vest featuring a simple garter ridge stitch pattern and a hi/lo split hem. Just as it’s name suggests, it’s an easy-going piece that has simple details with a modern style.

Hyacinth is a simple & seamless vest featuring A-line shaping and eyelet details. It uses Manos del Uruguay’s Alpaca Heather yarn, a beautiful sport-weight alpaca blend.

Do you have 1 skein of fingering or sport-weight yarn that needs a small something-special project? Snowdrop may be just the thing! This 1-skein cowl in Manos del Uruguay Alegria is a light and airy accessory perfect for any climate. The diagonal lines of eyelet stitches are featured on just one side of the cowl for an asymmetrical, modern twis...

Mountain Laurel is an asymmetrical scarf/shawl featuring easy eyelet mesh details. The interesting color affect is created by double-stranding a full skein of fingering-weight (Manos del Uruguay Fino) with a set of fingering-weight mini skeins (Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini Set). Mountain Laurel is relaxing knitting that’s still interesting, with...

Azalea is a drop-shoulder tee, perfect for layering. It’s also easy to customize to suit your own style. Video tutorials are provided for every step of this sweater, so it’s a great “first sweater” for beginner knitters!

Semi-Charmed Scarf takes the basic garter stitch scarf and adds a little charm by integrating a slip stitch icord edge (and yes, I love naming patterns after 90’s songs). The little icord edge detail gives this basic accessory a more tailored appearance, and it’s fun to make! This relaxing project is comfort knitting at it’s best - plus, it mak...

Audrey’s Cardigan is a simple, top-down seamless v-neck cardigan knit up in bulky-weight yarn, perfect for teens and adults. It’s the grown-up version of Audrey’s First Day toddler/child cardigan which was released back in 2010. My model, Audrey, is my dear friends’ daughter who back in 2010 was just starting pre-K (hence the name of the origin...

Brightside Cowl is an easy and fun accessory to knit. It’s worked flat like a scarf, working 2-row 2-color stripes, with a main color and 5 contrasting colors of bulky-weight yarn (shown in Berroco Vintage Chunky). At the end you pick up cast-on edge stitches and work the three needle bind-off to attach scarf ends together to make it a cowl.

Raincheck is a simple summertime vest (although you can wear it all year too!). It’s knit seamlessly and all in one-piece, and features A-line body shaping and a pretty diagonal of eyelet stitches along just the left front for some asymmetrical visual interest.

Ramona is now also a pullover! This sweater is the pullover version of my original Ramona cardigan, and just like the original it features top-down, seamless construction. It also features 3 different body shaping options: A-line, waist-shaped or no-shaped, so you can pick the body style that you prefer!

So you’ve learned the knitting basics, like casting-on, the knit and purl stitches and binding-off – but now what? The Study Buddy Mitts is a great skill-builder pattern and includes links to photo tutorials for each technique.

Nocturnal hat + mitts are super simple ribbed accessories that are SO cozy to wear and they knit up really quickly too. They make perfect nighttime knit projects - you know, those types of projects you can do while you’re watching TV/Netflix or just enjoying a relaxing moment at the end of the day. 

Soundtrack is an easy-to-make layering top featuring 2 contrasting colors worked in a simple (yet entertaining!) slip stitch pattern. Like a catchy melody, Soundtrack’s stitch pattern is a bit addictive - you’ll have a hard time putting it down!

The Soundtrack Cowl is a fun and colorful project and a great introduction to slip stitch colorwork. It uses just 1 skein of each of the 2 colors of worsted-weight yarn (although there is also the Summer Soundtrack Cowl if you would prefer sport/dk-weight). Like a catchy background melody, Soundtrack’s stitch pattern is a bit addictive - you’ll...

August 2023 Update! Pattern has been

Gulf of Maine - Light is the DK-weight version of my original Gulf of Maine cowl! The original was knit in a yarn that has been discontinued, so I was excited to revamp the pattern in a different yarn and also one that was a bit lighter-weight and could be worn in multiple seasons and different climates too. 

Introducing Happy Harvest! This design has been a collaboration between myself and the wonderful folks at Berroco Yarns.

A drop-shoulder, boxy pullover featuring lace checks – a nice combination of rustic wool with soft, easy lace.

This hat features traveling columns of faux cables separated by wide rib stitches, creates an attractive textured fabric that shows off the natural beauty of Stone Wool, Romney + Merino yarn. Elizabeth has designed this hat to have a timeless feel that is also easy to knit.

This mitt set, featuring traveling columns of faux cables separated by wide rib stitches, creates an attractive textured fabric that shows off the natural beauty of Stone Wool, Romney + Merino yarn. Elizabeth has designed these mitts to have a timeless feel that is also easy to knit.

Carley is a cardigan vest that drapes over the shoulders and is perfect for easy layering. Worked up in the DK-weight yarn ‘Cotton Comfort’ by Green Mountain Spinnery, it’s a versatile piece that you can wear all year long.

Sporty Forty is a collaboration between me and Heather of Ewe Ewe Yarns after we realized we were both celebrating our 40th birthday in March of 2019! What better way to celebrate our milestone than with a fun project and Ewe Ewe’s cheerful sport-weight yarn.

Farro is a seamless, long vest knit all in one piece from the bottom-up and features a lace stitch pattern along the hem, front panels and top of back. Worked in the worsted-weight Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Farro is a great long layering piece with a flattering A-line silhouette. Instructions also include tips on how to shorten if you prefer a shor...

This cardigan vest is a great oversized layering piece featuring a textured cartridge rib stitch pattern and a pop of color for some fun (and pockets!) This piece has a bit of a 70s vibe to it, so why not name it after the year I was born? 1979 is cool and cozy and features interesting yet not-intimidating techniques. Knit up in Magpie Solstice...

Flicker & Fade is a fun and easy cowl knit in the round with 2 different size options (short or long) and features 4 colors of Malabrigo Chunky yarn - each color blends into the next, creating a beautiful ombre affect, and the linen stitch pattern in this bulky-weight yarn looks great on either side - I actually prefer the inside fabric, bu...

Coming Home is a cozy scarf/wrap featuring a lovely garter/lace hole stitch pattern that is interesting to make as well as easy to memorize (and I created this video tutorial to help you as well!). Knit up with DK-weight yarn, it’s a great layering accessory.

Layla has been updated in 2023! There

I’m always looking for simple pieces that I can use to layer in the warmer months. And Castaway is just that - a simple, cropped & boxy tee meant to be worn with generous ease for an easy-fitting and relaxed summer look that looks great layered.

Introducing Little Coffee Bean Bulky - the bulky-weight version of my original Little Coffee Bean Cardigan baby cardigan pattern! This pattern offers more sizes than the original and also includes instructions for a matching hat.

Cappuccino Cowl is a simple striped cowl featuring 3 different colors and worked in the round with bulky-weight yarn.

Stevie is top-down seamless tee, perfect for spring & summer weather! The body features flattering A-line shaping with side eyelet design for a simple yet eye-catching detail.

Is it a caplet with armholes or a poncho? I think it’s a little bit of both so I named it “Capo”! This simple sleeveless top is a fun layering piece that is super cozy and really easy to make too. Updated in March 2023 to now include more sizes, pattern updates and a new video lesson!

Layering pieces are my favorite to wear and knit. And Alanis is just that - a cozy sweater tee/vest that’s perfect for layering, is an easy knit yet still features a few fun details, such as an icord edge split hem and an inset pocket (with contrasting color pocket lining!).

Inspired by my gradient cowls Coastal Gradient and Gradient Wrap Cowl, I wanted a big scarf/wrap version that I could wrap myself up in this fall and winter.

Garbanzo is a wide scarf/wrap that features an interesting textured stitch pattern that is fun to knit while still being easy to create. Using heavy worsted/aran-weight yarn on a larger-than-usual needle creates a more airy stitch pattern that opens up beautifully after blocking.

Cresta Cowl features a few different easy textured stitch patterns and uses 2 contrasting colors of dk-weight yarn. Perfect for hand-dyed or speckled dk-weight yarn!

Originally published in Berroco’s Portfolio volume 4, Camden Hills Poncho is an easy knit featuring an eyelet stitch pattern along the bottom of the Front and a hi/lo split hemline. Fun to knit and cozy to wear!

Ramona Light is the light-weight version of my original Ramona Cardigan, knit up in sport-weight yarn and perfect for warmer weather or when you want just a little light layer.

Brookdale Vest is an A-line, open-style vest perfect for layering. It features a textured stitch pattern and a unique neckline construction. And knit up in worsted/aran-weight yarn, it’s a quick knit too!

Pattern has been updated as of Nov 2024!

Mainer Cowl is a simple and relaxing knit, using just 1 skein (100g) of worsted-weight yarn. It features a textured stitch pattern that keeps you interested but is still relaxing and mindless.

Mazzy is a perfect layering cardigan, with a longer length, pockets, and around-the-neck front band panels that ensure it lies comfortably on your shoulders without falling off. Knit in one-piece from the bottom-up, it features mock-cable ribbing for the front panels (a super easy, fun stitch!) Pockets can easily be omitted if you prefer. Also,...

Cobbles Cowl is knit in the round and features 2 contrasting colors in a textured, open stitch (reminiscent of the cobblestones I see on the streets in Portland, Maine). Instructions are provided for a short version as well as a long, infinity-style version.

Lorraine is the answer to the question: “What can I do with just 1 skein?” A light weight cowl featuring an easy textured stitch pattern, perfect when you want just a little something around your neck but can still be worn in warmer climates. Instructions are for either Sport or DK-weight yarn.

A seamless and easy knitting experience, this open-front vest is knit from side-to-side in one piece. A simple texture stitch adorns the back for added interest. It can be worn open, or a shawl pin can be used to close the fronts. A simple piece to knit and super versatile to wear!

Originally featured in Berroco Portfolio 2, the Addilyn Capelet is worked in one piece from the neck down and features a garter drop stitch pattern and an asymmetrical, buttoned cowl neck where the elongated stitches (formed from the drop stitch pattern) serve as the buttonholes.

Runaround Pond is a quiet, peaceful pond in Durham, Maine, not too far from my home. The beautiful, bright green colorway of the Bertha Sport yarn (shown in the long version) reminded me of all of the shades of green you see at this pond, from the lily pads to the tall grasses.

Jessie’s Girl Cardi is the cardigan version of my pullover pattern Jessie’s Girl and just like the original, it is knit seamlessly from the bottom-up and features a very loose stitch pattern in sport-weight yarn to create a drapey silhouette perfect for spring & summer.

Ponchetta is a cropped poncho/capelet, knit seamlessly from the bottom-up and makes a perfect little layering piece. With multiple sizes to pick from, it features an easy yet interesting stitch pattern and straight-forward construction.

Midcoast Mitts is a simple fingerless mitt pattern, perfect for the beginner knitter. Two sizes are provided as well as two different style options: short & long versions and solid & striped versions. Yardage requirements for each style is listed below.

Last Minute Lucy is a collection of 3 different accessory patterns (scarf, buttoned neck warmer & cowl) that all use bulky-weight yarn held double on a big needle to create super thick, super fast-to-knit projects - perfect for quick gift-making!

A squishy, cozy cowl, perfect for gift making (or for yourself!), Gray Street is knit in the round with bulky-weight yarn (in multi-colors to create a gradient effect) and features a simple, textured twisted rib stitch pattern with options for a short-style or long, infinity-style.

Bosco is an oversized, loose boxy pullover knit seamlessly using chunky/bulky-weight yarn knit up on a needle size larger than you typically would to create a more loose fabric. Easy to wear and easy to knit!.

Grizzly is a two-tone vest knit all in one piece with bulky-weight yarn, featuring a large cowl neck and longer back hem.

Gulf of Maine cowl is a worsted-weight, infinity style cowl knit in the round and featuring 3 colors in a varied striping pattern. The colors in Berroco’s Artisan are beautiful, and the three shades I picked for this pattern reminded me of the Maine gulf, natural and striking all at the same time.

Clouds in my Coffee is a completely seamless, asymmetrical cardigan knit all in one piece from the top-down. The neck and button bands are worked as you knit the piece so there is no picking up of stitches at the end!

Passing Showers is an open-style short sleeved cardigan using dk-weight or light worsted-weight yarn. It is knit in one piece from the top-down and featuring A-line body shaping. An eyelet stitch pattern is featured on the back as well as along the bottom hem and stitches are picked up to create the front bands. An easy layering piece perfect f...

Jessie’s Girl is a drapey, oversized sleeveless pullover, perfect to throw over a tank in the warmer months. It’s a seamless, easy knit that is worked from the bottom up and features a slightly longer back to help create the drapey silhouette.

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Little Miss Margo is the child/tween version of my Margo Poncho pattern . It is worked flat, in two pieces (front and back), and attached at the shoulders using the three needle bind-off technique. Front and back sides are buttoned together. Both the front and back feature an easy faux cable stitch pattern and the back piece is longer than the ...

Stripe & Basket cowl combines two different stitch techniques in one pattern: striping and basketweave. The cowl is knit flat like a scarf and ends are seamed together using the three needle bind-off technique to create an infinity style cowl (links to video tutorials included).

Margo Poncho uses aran/bulky-weight yarn and is worked flat, in two pieces (front and back), and attached at the shoulders using the three needle bind-off technique (so it’s completely seamless!). Front and back sides are buttoned together. Both the front and back feature an easy faux cable stitch pattern that is fun and interesting to knit (th...

Short Stack is a unisex neck warmer that uses bulky-weight yarn and features a tapered shaping created by changing needle size - this shape means it fits nicely around the base of your neck but also nice and snug at the top (keeping you toasty!)

Is it a scarf? Is it a cowl? It’s both! On the Horizon is an simple and satisfying project that takes a slightly different twist on the traditional cowl. And a great way to use up leftover/stash yarn too!

I love layering and when I first touched this yarn (Brae Tweed by Knit One Crochet Too), I just knew it had to be turned into some little layering piece that would keep me warm but yet not overwhelm me. Lizzy is just that - a little vest/shrug layer that is super easy to knit and feels so cozy to wear.

Crispy Cowl features an easy, fun stitch pattern and is a great relaxing project for the Fall and Winter seasons. It also makes a nice gift for someone special!

Anora is an a-line shaped, open-style cardigan with seamless top-down raglan construction and features a gradient striping pattern at the bottom. A total of 4 colors will be needed (in worsted-weight): your main color and then 3 additional for the stripes and front bands. If you want to replicate a similar gradient-look, your main color should ...

Penny is a seamless vest that is knit in one piece lengthwise. The pattern is written for 5 different yarn weights: fingering, sport, dk/light worsted, worsted/aran, and bulky, so you can use whatever yarn you like (yardage required for each yarn weight is listed below). Simple, quick and versatile, Penny is a relaxing knit that will make a per...

Have you ever had a small skein of lace-weight yarn but weren’t sure what to do with it? The Maple Cowl uses just 350 yds of lace-weight yarn held double on a US 4 needle and provides just enough warmth around your neck without the bulk.

Brassica Pullover is a seamless top-down raglan sweater using worsted-weight yarn. It features an easy textured stitch pattern along the front of the sweater as well as the wrists, giving the sweater some visual interest. A classic silhouette, this sweater has a little bit of waist shaping and can be easily altered to be shorter or longer in le...

Frances cowl is a oversized, full cowl that is cozy to wear and easy to knit up quickly. It uses less than 300 yards of bulky-weight yarn, features a little shaping (created by changing needle size) and an easy stitch pattern that is perfect for a little mindless knitting!

Carmella Cowl is an infinity-style cowl with a mixture of different textured stitch patterns. Easy and quick, this is a great ‘relaxing knit’ project. The finished product is a super cozy and squishy cowl that you’ll want to wear all winter long.

Ramona cardigan has top-down raglan construction, a crew neck and slight waist shaping. It features a fake ‘seam’ along the sides, giving the appearance of a seam as well as providing a little more structure than a typical seamless sweater.

Pineland is an asymmetrical seamless vest, knit all in one piece. Front bands and armhole bands are worked as you knit, so there’s no picking up of stitches at the end. It features an easy lace rib stitch and the finished vest can be worn in a variety of ways. In the photographs here, a shawl pin is used to keep the vest closed and the collar i...

2021 Update! Lilac Trail has been completely revamped, including the addition of 4 more sizes and video tutorials.

New Canaan cowl is knit in the round and features a textured stitch pattern that looks great in a variety of different yarns and fibers. Instructions are provided for the following yarn weights: Fingering (Sport, DK, Worsted, Bulky)

Pattern has been updated Nov 2015 to include back lace panel chart

Hat season is a simple worsted-weight hat pattern for the whole family, sized from baby all the way up to large adult.

2022 Pattern Update: Zester Cowl (previously named Ruby Spice) has been completely revamped with a new yarn and lots of new tutorials and tips! This cowl is knit in the round and features an open, mesh stitch pattern using sport-weight yarn on a larger needle. The easy stitch pattern makes for a nice, relaxing knit and tips are provided for how...

Named after the brook that zig-zags behind my home in Maine, Collins Brook Cowl is a versatile worsted-weight cowl pattern that is knit in the round and features an easy zig-zag lace stitch pattern,

Simply Stripes is an easy and fast baby/lap blanket where you can have lots of fun playing around with color.

East End Armwarmers is an easy and fun project, perfect for knitters of all skill levels. These slouchy mitts are seamless and the length reaches just over the elbow, but is meant to be scrunched down for a warm and cozy fit. The arm cuff features a simple cable & rib pattern that gives the armwarmers just enough visual interest without bei...

Arlo & Alice is a seamless, top-down sweater vest for babies and children and is the “mini” version of my adult pattern Abbi Shawl Collar Cardigan. It is sized from infant – 8/9 years and would make a perfect little layering piece for the fall & winter.

Acadia Loop is an easy 1-skein unisex neckwarmer worked in the round with DK-weight yarn and 2 size options to pick from. The bottom of the cowl uses a knitted turned hem technique (photo & video tutorials provided) to provide both stability as well as a tailored appearance.

Abbi Light is a lighter version of my original pattern Abbi Shawl Collar Cardigan (which used super bulky wool). It uses DK/sport-weight yarn and makes a perfect light layer for the warmer months of the year. Two versions are photographed—1 with an after-thought button loop and one without. Once you complete your Abbi Light you can decide which...

This seed stitch buttoned cowl is a super quick and easy way to use about 100 yards of chunky-weight alpaca yarn. I used exactly 1 skein of Frog Tree Alpaca’s Chunky Alpaca yarn but other options are Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky, Misti Alpaca Chunky, or Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande (1 skein of any of these).

The Basics includes 3 learn-to-knit projects, all meant to be done in sequential order so that you learn a new technique in each one (you start with a basic knit scarf, then you make a rib scarf, and then there’s an infinity cowl!). Video tutorials are provided for each technique used in each pattern.

Ledge Trail Vest is a woman’s seamless pullover vest with buttoned placket and wide collar and uses super bulky weight yarn. It is knit from the bottom-up and all in one-piece to the underarm, then fronts and back are worked separately to the shoulders. Stitches are picked up and worked in 2x2 ribbing for the button band placket and armhole ban...

Salt Marsh Wrap is a wide, rectangle scarf/wrap and features a simple eyelet lace pattern surrounded by a garter stitch border. This scarf can be worn in multiple ways and can also be easily lengthened if you prefer (just make sure to purchase an extra skein!).

Wrap-Around Cowl is knit lengthwise, working back and forth in garter stitch with rows of dropped stitches. When buttoned, it becomes a versatile cowl that can be simply draped around your neck or wrapped twice around for a close fit. Buttonholes are placed while you knit, so there is no need to pick up stitches at the end.

This cozy layering piece is knit all in one piece from the top-down and features raglan construction. It features a simple silhouette and a chunky shawl collar that’s created with wrap and turn short rows (links to video tutorials included in the pattern!).

Common Ground is a top-down, seamless cardigan featuring a garter stitch yoke, lace panel waist and an optional hood for a more casual, cozy look. Originally released at the beginning of my design career in 2010, I revamped it and re-published it in 2020. It features 9 different sizes and lots of detailed instructions. 

Oct 2018 Update: Freeport has been updated and now available for sale again!

Audrey’s First Day is a raglan cardigan, knit in one piece from the top-down. Sleeves are separated at the underarm and sleeve sts are held on scrap yarn while the body is completed. Sleeves are then worked on DPNs from the underarm to the cuff. Front band ribbing is created by picking up and knitting sts along garment edge.

A great beginner sweater project, this cardigan uses worsted-weight yarn, has a top-down raglan construction and is completely seamless. The only finishing you’ll have to do is picking up stitches for the button bands. It is inspired by my toddler/child cardigan “Wonder Years”--I thought it would also make a cute woman’s cardigan too!

Wonder Years is a seamless top-down cardigan for toddlers and kids! It’s the kid-version of my popular baby cardigan, Little Coffee Bean.

A cardigan-style vest sized from 3 months to 4T, Chunky Monkey will knit up fast using chunky weight yarn and will look adorable on any little one! It’s knit in one piece from the bottom to the underarm using circular needles, then the back piece and each front piece is worked separately. Shoulders are attached using the 3-needle bind off techn...

Concetta cardigan is a basic top-down raglan cardi featuring a one-button closure (although you can add more if you prefer!). Sleeves have a slight bell-shape to them, but instructions are included if you prefer them tapered.

March 2024 Update: After 15 years Mud

A seamless cardigan knit from the bottom-up with a cute truck picture on the back, sized from newborn to 2 years old.

An easy, cute baby cardigan designed in 4 sizes (and recently revamped in 2023!). Top-raglan construction makes this a completely seamless design, perfect for your first sweater project. Pattern includes link to my Coffee Bean tips page which includes information, tips, and tutorials for all the techniques used in the pattern.

After having a hard time trying to find a hat pattern using hemp yarn, I created this simple pattern that takes advantage of a wide ribbed brim to help the hemp stay snug on your head.