This is the second of my annual sock collections, published in 2017. Socks for Busy B’s 2 is a collection of fun and easy patterns that are perfect for throwing in your bag or pocket and working on while doing other things. All three patterns have multiple sizes for adult feet, and both toe-up and cuff-down instructions. Like the first …
Socks for Busy B’s 1
This is the very first of my annual sock collections, published in 2016. Socks for Busy B’s is a trio of sock patterns custom-designed for folks like us – busy, with short attention spans & little brain-space for lots of figuring. Three patterns that are a joy to knit, and fast, to boot (plus, they look cute with ankle boots). …
Wavelengthing
MaterialsOk, ok, Wavelengthing isn’t actually a word. But hear me out: Hazel and I are wavelengthing in these photos. The colors are wavelengthing together. You’ll be wavelengthing as you knit this. It works, right? Finished Measurements: Circumference at neck: 28″/71 cm; depth at center front: 21″/53.5 cm; depth at center back: 9″/23 cm, measured after blocking.Yarn: approximately 475 yards/434 m …
Asymmetric Flotus
MaterialsI wanted to play with the simplicity of Flotus (one of my most popular patterns) in a different way: by making one in my favorite shawl shape! It’s a new take on an old Flotus! Finished Measurements: Asymmetric triangle: 84″/213 cm x 45″/114 cm x 65″/165 cm, measured after blocking.Yarn: approximately 570 yds/521 m total fingering-weight yarn. I used Knitted …
Kith & Kin
MaterialsThis is the perfect hat to make for all of your kith and kin; it’s got a smooth rhythm and comes in three sizes, just right for all of the heads in your life! Finished Measurements: Small (Medium, Large): 16 (18, 20)”/40.5 (45.5, 51) cm circumference (and very stretchy); 8 (8.5, 9)”/20.5 (21.5, 23) cm from brim to top.Yarn: approximately …
ShannaJean Club Y2
It’s time for Year 2 of the ShannaJean Club! We are super excited about this celebration of friendship, and are doubly excited to be working with a great group of LYSs to share the exclusive colorways of gorgeous Knitted Wit yarn for each kit! Purchase the collection now, and receive an Intro Sheet, with information about all things ShannaJean, and …
Keep Slipping Mitts
MaterialsThis hat & mitts combo is the perfect answer to the question: what to knit? It’s a soothing pattern and makes a comfy finished object. Finished Measurements: Small/medium (large/extra large): 4 (4.75)”/10 (12) cm across hand (measured above base of thumb but below knuckles) unstretched; both sizes are approximately 7″/18 cm from cast-on to bind-off edge.Yarn: approximately 140 (160) yards/129 …
Keep Slipping Hat
MaterialsThis hat & mitts combo is the perfect answer to the question: what to knit? It’s a soothing pattern and makes a comfy finished object. Finished Measurements: Small/medium (large/extra-large): 19.5 (21.5)”/49.5 (54.5) cm circumference unstretched; 8 (9)”/20.5 (23) cm from brim to tippy top.Yarn: approximately 140 (160) yards/129 (147) m worsted-weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit Targhee Worsted in Coral …
Slip-Slip Slippers
MaterialsThese slippers are a dream to make in Aran-weight yarn. Grab a skein of Friendship Bracelet, and you’ll be slip-slip-slipping your way to warmer feet in no time! Finished Measurements: Small (medium, large): 6 (8, 10)”/15 (20, 25) cm circumference. Foot length depends on recipient’s foot size. See chart for approximate foot lengths. Pick the finished size closest to your …
A Little Something
MaterialsThis is just a little something to keep your neck warm (while looking super cute!) this fall and winter. One skein of bulky-weight yarn will give you the perfect neckwarmer, and a pom-pom will keep it closed. Finished Measurements: 6″/15 cm deep, 19.5″/49.5 cm long.Yarn: approximately 130 yards/119 m bulky- weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit Bulky in Basic Witch …
Take a Break
Take a break and knit these soothing socks. Read a book, watch Hamilton, listen to music. Take some time for you, because this year has been something else! MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small (Medium, Large): 7 (7.75, 8.25)”/18 (19.5, 21) cm foot circumference.Yarn: approximately 200-280 yards/183-256 m DK- weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit DK in Grellow (grey and gold) & Got …
Euanthe
Euanthe is one of Jupiter’s irregular moons in the Ananke group of moons (Jupiter has a whopping 53 named moons, and many unnamed ones, to boot). The moon is classified as eccentric and retrograde, which is a fantastic way to describe this shawl: a bit off the beaten path, but not too far, it’s both fun to work and toasty …