The arrival of the first Ruby Throated Hummingbirds each spring is always an event here in PEI. This is a tribute to our special little visitors!

A playful colorwork hat with horses and snowflakes

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Yarn: 235 yards of worsted weight yarn in main color (CC) 150 yards of worsted weight yarn in contrast color (BC)

I designed this hat to help me practice my budding skills with the makkin belt but it works just fine with regular knitting styles too. Also, while it is technically Spring here in PEI, many days still require warm woollies. This is the perfect project to serve both purposes.

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Pattern will be available for download on Friday, December 17th, 2021

Originally published as part of the Belfast Mini Mills subscription box

Update - Jan. 3, 2020

This pattern calls for 113 yards / 103 m of Aran weight (8 wpi) yarn in both main color (MC) and contrast color (CC) - 226 yards total yarn yardage

Pattern requires approximately 175 yards of both main color and contrast color yarns. (350 yards for total yarn yardage requirement)

90 yards / 83 m of Aran weight yarnin BOTH main color and contrast color

This pattern requires 135 yards of your favourite fingering weight yarn in both main color and contrast color (270 yards total required yarn) and an optional pompom maker if you desire a pompom for the top of your toque

Beck Trail Hat is inspired by the conifers and twists and turns of a favourite local trail. Knit your own in your favourite colors and yarns to keep you cozy as you hike of just to stay cozy in Winter.

The matching hat may be found here

The matching cowl pattern can be found here

Are you a member of fiber clubs and looking for something interesting to make your amazing handspun the star of the show? These mittens are the PERFECT project for showcasing handpainted fiber in all their glory. One 4oz bump of fiber is more than enough to create your own stunning handspun mittens.

A fun and relatively quick colorwork hat that looks wonderful in both commercially available yarn and handspun. For the main color, try swapping out a solid color for something with nice long color graduation for a bit of extra interest.

This hat is an adaptation of a mitten chart that I found one afternoon on a folded up piece of computer paper, tucked inside one of my second hand knitting books. There are three mitten charts on the paper and, try as I might, I have not been able to find any further information on these charts, such as who has written them and when. If you kno...

A fun and funky stranded colorwork pattern for the adventurous knitter.

A garter stitch triangle with a light and lacy border and some nupps thrown in for extra fun. Worked in Rowan Kidsilk Haze, it is light but cozy at the same time.

These cozy socks are perfect for showing off handspun yarn!

These mittens, although very basic looking, are a fun twist on traditional construction as they are worked from the fingertips down using the magic loop method.

A super simple magic loop sock pattern written with handspun or your favorite fingering weight yarn in mind. Although the pattern is written for magic loop, it could quite easily be adapted for double pointed needles or two-at-a-time sock construction.

I LOVE spring. It is one of my favorite seasons! And what better way to celebrate than with a stranded colorwork hat with Spring as the inspiration. The hat features traditional colorwork in the ring of rabbits and a crown of budding leaves. Sure signs of Spring! And since spring weather is notoriously unpredictable, you’ll have a cozy hat for ...

A delicate and delightful pattern to keep your head nice and cozy! The Queen Of Hearts features stranded colorwork and corrugated ribbing worked on small needles with fingering weight yarn. She is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for your head!

These super fun and funky legwarmers look great in handspun yarn. 4 oz of rainbow dyed roving, spun as a 2 ply worsted weight yarn is all they take. They knit up very quickly and are very cozy and warm!

A sassy hat to indulge your love of cables and lace! The pattern is written for both beret and slouchie styles and includes both written and charted instructions. I have also included some helpful tips of blocking your hat to perfection.

A fun and funky new pattern to add some sass and texture to your wardrobe. The cables and bobbles merge into a flower like crown reminiscent of sea anemones. The simplistic and easy to follow pattern is worked in worsted weight yarn and you will be amazed with how fast this knits up! The pattern includes instructions for both beret and slouchie...

Pattern is now available for download

This beautiful scarf is every dainty gal’s dream! Hand knit from 100% hemp in light and airy openwork lace it is sure to make you feel your most feminine. The scarf is 80” in length and 5” wide so it may be worn in any number of different ways.

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Celebrate the holidays with a luxurious scarf for yourself or someone you love. The Yuletide Scarf is a quick and easy knit but does not scrimp on style or sophistication.

Finished Size: 20” (24”) circumference and length, although number or rows is specified the length is very easily adjusted.

My husband really loves hand knit socks which is a good thing because I love knitting them! Unfortunately, he says that most of them a little bit fancy because I usually can’t resist throwing in cabling, so I created this sock pattern just with him in mind.

A textural delight for both men and women alike! The Rust Tam features a knitted leaf panel, cabling, and an adjustable band so that the tam always stays put! It is a unique and quick knit and makes the perfect addition to anyone’s cool weather wear!

Simone Van Iderstine’s Adaptation of “We Call Them Pirates”

Pattern Update April 2010

Pattern Update

A sweet summer hat to spice up your wardrobe!

Sweet and sassy with a bit of French flair, this lacy little cap is made to indulge your inner romantic! It is hand knit from 100% hemp in airy openwork lace. The bottom ribbing is worked with eyelets and satin ribbon so the cap will fit you perfectly as well as adding the daintiness of a bow.

A knitting pattern for fun and fuzzy fingerless gloves to keep you cozy on cool autumn days.