This warm beanie, inspired by Watchman’s Caps, has a double thick brim (joined while working) and a slip stitch pattern, carried through to the crown.

A versatile hat pattern, using the stitch pattern sometimes referred to as “Mistake Rib Stitch”. This is a “stretchy” type of ribbing and the hat will fit most adults.

This pattern comes from a booklet published by P&B in the 1950s. I still have the original pattern, which belonged to my great-aunt Joyce. Over the years, I have knitted many of these sweet jackets for family and friends.

These quick and easy, comfortable bedsocks keep your feet toasty warm in bed during the cold winter months. They can be made up using one color only, or you can add stripes of color (using up your scrap yarn).

This pattern comes from a booklet published by P&B in the 1950s. I still have the original pattern, which belonged to my great-aunt Joyce. Over the years, I have knitted many of these sweet cardigans, for baby boys and girls.

In Michigan, one needs an extra bit of warmth for the chilly days. This textured hat keeps the ears warm and snug. It works up fairly quickly using Medium Weight yarn. (For a bigger or smaller head, use larger or smaller hooks, or thicker or finer yarns.) The hat is worked in joined rounds.

In Michigan, one needs an extra bit of warmth for the chilly days. These “text”-ured and subtly-shaped mitts keep the hands snug, while the fingers are free to send off text messages. The Mitts work up fairly quickly using Medium Weight yarn.

Slip your feet into a pair of comfy socks to keep your tootsies warm. These shaped socks are made with a slight elastic stitch pattern, and linked stitches for the sole. They are worked from the toe-up, so you can tailor-make them to fit your feet as you work. Most of the sock is worked in one piece. The heel is worked into the heel opening and...

This pattern comes from a booklet published by P&B in the 1950s. I still have the original pattern, which belonged to my great-aunt Joyce. She made this matinee jacket for me when I was a baby - many moons ago! Over the years, I have used this pattern to knit baby gifts for friends, family, and colleagues. I’ve edited the original pattern a...

These handy little bags make great gifts for both men and women – whether young or old. Handling slippery soap in the shower has never been easier and the crocheted texture gives a body a gentle scrub.

An airy, leafy pattern makes this hat and scarf set ideal for the in-between seasons - either Spring or Fall.

One ball of yarn (3.5 oz) is all you need to make this brimmed hat, worked in continuous rounds - no joins! It makes an attractive chemo cap when soft, non-animal fibers are used.

The stitch pattern uses the basic crochet stitches in a variety of combinations. The hat is started by working over hair elastics to make the messy bun hole stretchy.

Fingerless Gloves, Texting Mitts, Wrist-warmers… Whatever you call them, these items are great. When the weather is chilly, keep your hands warm while driving, reading or even texting.

Worked all in one piece, with only two ends to sew in, this mitt makes a great gift. It has a stable base and snug inner sleeve, with a textured outer glove. The ribbing fits most adult wrist sizes. The cozy part of the glove holds either a standard can or bottle. Ideally, it should be made using worsted weight cotton to prevent stretching.

Inspired by patchwork quilting, this blanket is worked up in one piece. The pattern stitch uses a combination of basic stitches, creating a ‘cuddly’ effect. The whole blanket is worked in rows, making it reversible.

Fingerless Gloves, Texting Mitts, Wrist warmers… Whatever you call them, these items are great. When the weather is chilly, keep your hands warm while driving, reading or even texting.

An all-season hat inspired by the 1920s, this Cloche works up quickly using Worsted Weight yarn. The simple pattern stitch creates a lovely whirl-effect on the crown and adds elasticity. The cuff of the fingerless mitts echo the flare of cloche brim. This set used up only one skein of MC yarn and about a quarter skein of the CC yarn.

Even baby girls like to look good! The construction of this top-down dress works the armhole trim, neck edging and ties altogether. The dress was worked up using a cotton/acrylic blend in DK weight. Using basic stitches and working in either front or back loops, gives the bodice a textured look. Simple shells make up the skirt. The decorative b...

While working on this set of winter woollies, I was reminded of strolls in the rural countryside. I enjoy playing with stitches and stitch combinations and came across this simple (yet effective) pattern, which has stretch-ability in the Wrist Warmers and drape in the Beret and Neck Warmer.

The Afrikaans word for a shawl or wrap is “tjalie”. The closest pronunciation in English is ‘charlie’, which is a good name for this crocheted set. The beret can be worn in the French style or even as a slouchy. The long wrap can be tied in front, or a shawl pin can be used. A yarn which has a good drape works well for this project.

This design was inspired by a shawl designed for the 20th Anniversary of the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA). I liked the idea of the intertwining rings, which were used in the shawl, and decided to make a collar (which won’t fall off the shoulders). Using the rings and adding a pineapple border (the pineapple motif is the symbol of hospitality...

This gentle cape drapes over one’s shoulders - while either reading or crocheting. I like using scarf pins to close the top, but crocheted ties attached at the neckline (or even buttons) could work just as well. This cape is worked from the top down in a simple lace-type stitch and works up well using a soft Worsted Weight yarn.

This design was inspired by my sister-in-law, Emma, who had sunflowers as the theme for their wedding. I used the idea of ‘on-point’ quilts and granny squares to figure the layout and I am delighted with the result.

There’s nothing like having warm feet on a cold winter’s night. These slippers are made from soft, bulky weight yarn and crochet up quickly. The pattern comes in two sizes and construction is seamless.

The translation of fleur-de-lis is ‘flower of the lily’ and also refers to the Iris flower. This bloom with three petals has many meanings, including “Your Friendship Means So Much To Me”. This short cape drapes comfortably around your shoulders and is made from soft medium weight yarn. The yoke uses extended stitches and the body of the cape h...

The flower design used in the center of the doily is commonly known as the “African Flower” and first appeared in the June 2009 edition of “Sarie” magazine (South Africa) and was written by Lounette Fourie and Anita Roussouw. I adapted the flower and created a six-sided doily using Size 10 cotton thread. The flower can be worked up in either br...

Skill Level - Easy