The Gualala Balaclava is just as much fun to wear as it is to say.

PAY WHAT WORKS: In order to find a balance between financially accessible and fair pay, I am now offering the Pay-What-Works model. This allows you to pay what you are able while valuing the work that goes into creating each pattern. The listed price is what I believe to be the true value of my work and the efforts of those who help to make ea...

PAY WHAT WORKS: In order to find a balance between financially accessible and fair pay, I am now offering the Pay-What-Works model. This allows you to pay what you are able while valuing the work that goes into creating each pattern. The listed price is what I believe to be the true value of my work and the efforts of those who help to make ea...

There’s nothing more classic than a ribbed beanie and it’s a must-have for any wardrobe. The Basic Ribbed Beanie is a quick and easy knit that is easy to put down and pick back up.

Lovingly named after our daughter - Poppy!

The meaning of Lunita is to be a communicator, logical, and energetic - all things I wish I had more of in my life. It also means “little moon” which suits it perfectly with all the color changes that reflect the various tones you can see in our beautiful moon.

PAY WHAT WORKS: In order to find a balance between financially accessible and fair pay, I am now offering the Pay-What-Works model. This allows you to pay what you are able while valuing the work that goes into creating each pattern. The listed price is what I believe to be the true value of my work and the efforts of those who help to make ea...

The meaning of Lunita is to be a communicator, logical, and energetic - all things I wish I had more of in my life. It also means “little moon” which suits it perfectly with all the color changes that reflect the various tones you can see in our beautiful moon.

Stillwater Bandana Cowl is a beautiful and fun slipped stitch design that initially starts with triangular shawl shaping and joined in the round. It’s simple slipped stitch design is easy to memorize and fun to complete. The beautiful shaping creates a bandana shape that keeps your neck warm under jackets or over sweaters with the look of a sha...

Envy Hood

This beautiful cowl features clusters of stitches that look like a field of beautiful flowers. Perfect for when the weather is transitioning from winter to spring.

The Fern Sweater is a seamless, top-down sweater. It is a relaxed, drop-shoulder with positive ease. It has a beautiful lace panel one one side of the sweater. The body of the sweater is worked in one piece from collar to ribbing with sleeves being picked up afterwards.

Take a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard in the Glow Ruana by Julee Mackessy / @naluknits. Worked in one piece, this patterns uses garter and dropped stitches that allows the hand dyed colorway to be the star in this breezy accessory.

What is more classic than a tam beanie? And add some cables to it, you’ve got a classic.

The Spellbound Shawlette is fun crescent shaped shawl. It features lace and ribbing that work harmoniously together, one flowing smoothly into the other. The lace is easy to memorize, but keeps the knitter engaged in the knit. The ribbing creates a beautiful visual break in the body of the shawl.

Cinnamon & Sage, perfect for those times when you need a little more spice in your life. This is a beautiful, top-down yoke sweater. It has interesting texture and lace that is highlighted throughout the sweater. There is lace detail on the sleeves of the sweater.

Lotus Cowl is worked sideways and is sewn along back. This cowl features an easy eyelet lace row interspersed throughout the cowl. Eyelets are made at bottom of cowl which are perfect for looping fringe.

This beautiful summer top features a little lace at the bottom that travels up the back to form a racerback style top. The front has simple shaping at the cups that eventually form i-cord straps.

This pattern was created in collaboration with Jimmy Beans Wool. You can find the kits here

If you need an easy-to-wear and seriously comfortable top for summer, this is it! It is worked bottom-up initially in the round and then split for the front/back. It is bound off using I-cord with a sweet little loop making the strap length totally adjustable.

The Eventide Shawl is the coziest, most squishable shawl you’ll never want to take off. It is made with a slipped stitch pattern and simple shaping that makes this a hard one to put down.

Orange Glaze Cowl is a cowl that is fun to wear and fun to knit. It is initially worked sideways with a mix of stockinette and garter stitch. This makes the body of the cowl very interesting to knit and hard to put down. Stitches are picked up along the bottom of the cowl for lace after the body of the cowl is sewn together.

The Reflector Shawl is a kite shaped shawl which is shaped into an asymmetrical triangular shawl. The shaping keeps this knit fun and engaging throughout. There are stripes worked throughout the shawl with a small lace panel towards the beginning of the shawl. A large lace panel is worked towards the end of the shawl and is finished with an i-c...

The Light of Love Cowl is a beautiful design that mimics the look of a shawl without the hassle of it falling off your shoulders. The simple lace resembles a shell or ripples on the water fading out. It is slightly flared and can easily be pulled over your shoulders. It is initially worked as a triangular shawl then joined in the round. The lac...

The Habee Cardigan is a seamless, top-down sweater construction with an option to build the pockets into the collar of the sweater. This sweater is perfect for layering when the weather is chilly, but not cold.

“Habee” is a shortened way of saying of grandfather in Korean. It is what my son lovingly calls my father.

The Innovator Socks are a sock version of the Projector Shawl. It features simple stripes to mimic the garter stripes used in the shawl and has the same lace pattern at the ankle. It’s a great way to use up the leftover yarn from the shawl.

The Intuition Socks are a true scrappy yarn, stash-busting sock. It features simple stripes with stockinette on the bottom, ribbing on the top to ensure a perfect fit. It has a lovely picot edge bind-off and uses short rows for the heel.

This shawl is part of a KAL hosted by Gary who is raising money for AIDS/Lifecycle benefitting the HIV/AIDS services of San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Los Angeles LGBT Center. While the KAL is going on, 30% of pattern sales from the Projector Shawl, Intuition Socks and Innovation Socks will be donated. You can find more info on the KAL here ...

Beanies are a must-have accessories in the winter weather where I live. The biggest decision is: double-brimmed or double layered? But why not both?

The Manifesting Generator Shawl is fun crescent shaped shawl. It features lace that is worked in short rows. It ends with a lace panel and lace edging that is worked horizontally while simultaneously binding off the body of the shawl.

The Silver Lining Shawl is relaxing and quick knit that is easy to throw on for those windy days. It is worked from side-to-side with an eyelet edge. This shawl is a great stashbuster since you can easily mix and match colors and play with striping. The rich texture of the shawl helps to blend the colors together on the body of the shawl. The s...

We took a family road trip to visit the Pacific Northwest. This shawlette is named after Bremerton, which is a ferry ride away from Seattle. It is initially worked like a triangular shawl and then worked in the round. It features a simple lace design that goes down the center of the cowl until it fades into a simple eyelet lace.

The Endless Autumn Cardigan will make you want autumn to stay forever just so you can keep wearing this cozy cardigan. Worked from the bottom-up, it is rich with texture that makes this project one that’s hard to put down. It’s slightly cropped and oversized fit goes perfectly with those lazy mornings or cool evenings when comfort is top priori...

Gwan Yin is the goddess of mercy. The simple lace in this raglan is reminiscent of the lotus flower she perches on.

The AshRose Shawlette Cowl is a perfect stashbuster for those single skeins. It is perfect for accessorizing in colder weather and will keep your neck warm under cardigans and jackets. It’s easy to dress up for a nice dinner or dress down when hiking in the mountains.

The Saraswati Top can be made as a fitted top or a-line. It starts by using provisional cast-on to hold the stitches for the straps, then the top is worked from the top-down. I-cords are used for the straps.

Who doesn’t love a good beanie? This double-brim beanie is sure to keeps your ears extra toasty on your winter adventures. Sized for the whole family, everyone will be asking for one.

The Basic Bralette Top is bound to become a staple in your wardrobe. Perfect for layering under flowy tops or to pair with high waisted pants.

The Marfa hat is a fun and fast project that can be knit beanie-style for a sleek feel, or taken up a size with a few additional inches of length added to make a loose and slouchy hat. Sized to fit children through adults, your whole family can have matching hats, or switch up the main and contrast colors to achieve a completely different look....

This top is constructed from the bottom up with simple shaping and i-cord straps. The texture makes this top a fun knit that is hard to put down.

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I wanted a comfortable go-to cardigan that I could easily use to layer over my outfits for those cool spring or fall days. The beautiful lace panel is accented on the patch pockets. The fully-fashioned raglan details are carried down the side of the body.

Who doesn’t love a good beanie? And who wouldn’t want a family of beanies to match with their loved ones? This double-brimmed beanie keeps your ears extra toasty and features a fun, simple design made with purls and knits.

The lacework on this shawl reminds me of the sun coming through the trees. The colors remind me of the sky as the sun sets in the forest. This shawl is worked in crescent shape from the top-down with an I-cord finish. It incorporates a simple slipped stitch pattern and lace work.

NOTE: I was not able to find test knitters for sizes 6, 7, 8. If you would like to test these sizes in exchange for getting the pattern for free, please message me. Thanks!

Being a new mother has been all about adaptations. I will forever love the look and feel of a shawl wrapped around my neck and worn as a scarf. However, as a mother with a baby that loves to grab and pull everything, any long accessory is out of the question. This shawlette cowl gives the look of a wrapped shawl without those long ends for stic...

Double-brimmed beanies are the best. There’s nothing like an extra layer over your ears when it’s extra cold outside. The simple design makes “ears” when worn which is adorable on babies and adults alike! The self-striping yarn effortlessly makes this beanie look more elaborate than it actually was to make.

Note: Size 8 has not been test knit. If you are interested in test knitting this size in exchange for getting this pattern for free, please message me.

I used to live near San Francisco. Every afternoon, just as the sun was going down, you could watch the fog roll into the city from the ocean. It was necessary to always have a shawl or scarf stashed in my purse for nights in the city. This design was born inspired by my time living there. The asymmetrical shape makes it fun to wear and can be ...

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I feverishly knit this top the week of my due date and the last week before I had our son, Kai, and so it is lovingly named after him. The Kai Cotton Top features a subtle design in the body of the top which adds depth and dimension. The top is made with simple lace. It has a keyhole feature in the back and boatneck. Perfect for layering over j...

NOTE: I was not able to find testknitters for sizes 1, 2 & 7. If you are interested in testknitting one of these sizes in exchange for this pattern, please DM me. I would be so grateful for your feedback!

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This beanie is made on circular needles which means less finishing after it’s complete. Made with deliciously soft yarn, it’ll make you miss winter and want it to come back so you can sport this little number. Add a pom pom or fur ball to the top for a decorative touch. The stranded design of this beanie makes it a great hat to get familiar wit...

This shawl design is made so the body of the shawl is initially worked as a half circular shawl then the lace border is worked sideways along the bottom of the shawl.

I wanted a comfortable and beautiful sweater I could add to my wardrobe to dress up my drab clothing. This piece definitely fits the bill! It’s perfect for layering over shirts and dresses on cool spring days or summer nights. 

This beanie is made on circular needles which means less finishing after it’s complete. Made with bulky-weight yarn, it’s the perfect accessory for those cold winter days. Add a pom pom or fur ball to the top for a decorative touch.

This beanie is made on circular needles which means less finishing after it’s complete. Made with bulk-weight yarn, it’s the perfect accessory for those cold winter days. Add a pom pom or fur ball to the top for a decorative touch.

A few months ago, my husband and I got to visit Guadalajara for a friend’s wedding. While we were there, we stayed in the neighborhood called Zapopan. It felt like we were in the heart of the city where we got to experience all the richness of the culture and busy-ness of the city. This beanie is reminiscent of the busy, yet beautiful, experien...

I have a confession. I stay up at night sometimes, tucked into bed, designing beanies in my head. It’s like counting sheep for me, except instead of boring me to sleep, the excitement of a new design seems to keep me up longer. The Diamonds and Braids Beanie was one of these designs. I wanted to combine two different types of patterns to create...

The Saltillo blanket has become a staple in yoga studios. I would study these blankets from my downward dog pose, wondering how I could incorporate it into a design. I snapped a photo a little bit ago so I could use the colors for inspiration for a beanie. This design is the product of my experimentation with the colors and line-work inspired f...

The Saltillo blanket has become a staple in yoga studios. I’ve admired these for years from my downward dog pose. I snapped a photo a little bit ago so I could use the colors for inspiration for a beanie. This design is the product of my experimentation with the colors and line-work from these beautiful blankets.

These mittens are made in the round on double pointed needles (DPN) so there are no seams which means you get to enjoy the knitting more with minimal finishing afterwards.

My mother has been getting crocheted scrubbies from friends in Korea whenever she visits and that’s primarily what she uses for washing dishes. And we hand wash all our dishes which means these little scrubbies get a lot of use, but they hold up super well too.

This cowl initially started as a shawl. In fact, it became a shawl. But then it begged to be something different, something unique, something fun to wear and it became just that.

Reno Rafter 7 is Jimmy Bean’s Wool’s first-ever truly local yarn! Made with wool from Rafter 7 sheep raised by the University of Nevada, Reno; spun into yarn by Mountain Meadow Wool; dyed by hand at Madelinetosh; and for sale exclusively at Jimmy Beans Wool! Purchase your Reno Rafter 7 kit for the Fireside Sweater here!

Freya is the goddess of love, fertility, battle, and death in Norse mythology. She’s a badass goddess in my book and she would rock this cropped top.

PAY WHAT WORKS: In order to find a balance between financially accessible and fair pay, I am now offering the Pay-What-Works model. This allows you to pay what you are able while valuing the work that goes into creating each pattern. The listed price is what I believe to be the true value of my work and the efforts of those who help to make ea...

PAY WHAT WORKS: In order to find a balance between financially accessible and fair pay, I am offering the Pay-What-Works model. This allows you to pay what you are able while valuing the work that goes into creating each pattern. The listed price is what I believe to be the true value of my work and the efforts of those who help to make each p...

Reno Rafter 7 is Jimmy Bean’s Wool’s first-ever truly local yarn! Made with wool from Rafter 7 sheep raised by the University of Nevada, Reno; spun into yarn by Mountain Meadow Wool; dyed by hand at Madelinetosh; and for sale exclusively at Jimmy Beans Wool! Purchase your Reno Rafter 7 kit for the Trellis Shawlette Cowl here!

This beanie is made in the round on circular needles with decreases done on double pointed needles which means you end up with a super comfortable beanie that is seamless and with minimal finishing afterwards. There is a graph for the diamond pattern with written directions.

Inspired by all the beautiful cables showing up in accessories, I came up with this design. Think of it as a mix between a really cute headband and a beanie.

This simple lace cable is made using yarn-overs and knit-2-togethers which means no cable needle needed!

This headband is made in one piece and sewn up the side. It’s very comfortable and keeps your ears nice and cozy on those brisk mornings. This pattern includes a chart of the cable pattern which makes for a wonderful design.

One thing I love about stranding knitting is how stitches look like little hearts in designs. I designed this hat wanting to utilize this where it looks like hearts are floating all around the design of triangles.

I really like how beanies look when they start as one color and fade into another color and a lovely fair isle design in between to help the transition doesn’t hurt either.

It all started with the Fair Isle Headband. One morning, while I was running out the door, I tried to wear this headband as a beanie (it wasn’t a pretty sight). So I decided to make a beanie version of it.

The Braided Beanie makes a wonderful accessory to your fall, winter or spring season and can even come in handy on cool summer nights. The braided cables make for an intricate design which is visually pleasing to the eye.

This headband is in a round on circular needles so there are no seams which means you get to enjoy the knitting more with minimal finishing afterwards. The Fair Isle pattern is completed with two colors following a chart. Although combining a Fair Isle pattern with knitting in the round may sound complicated, I find it’s easier since I don’t ge...

The Cabled Beanie makes a wonderful accessory to your fall, winter or spring season and can even come in handy on cool summer nights. The cable design looks very intricate, but is a surprisingly easy pattern to learn.

This cushion is knit in one piece, starting with the back to the front, with the flap being the last piece. The sides can either be crocheted or sewn. The flap is knit with three buttonholes to keep flap buttoned down onto cushion. The back of the piece is knit in a solid color which contrasts nicely with the intricate design of the fair-isle l...

These mittens are made in the round on double pointed needles (DPN) so there are no seams which means you get to enjoy the knitting more with minimal finishing