I've been told perfection is boring. Well, I'm certainly not boring (just ask my friends) and I'm definitely not perfect (just ask my kids)! Because of this I have a standing policy of rewarding people who nicely bring an error to my attention with a free single pattern download from my Ravelry pattern store.

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Big and Little Nut Brown Hare  

An homage to the children's book "Guess How Much I Love You".

Blustery Day

A hooded scarf featuring the hood used in Rime's the Reason.

Blizzard Be Darned Socks

Seriously cool cabled socks — brrrrrrrrr!

Carpe Diem Mitts

The pretty traveling vine lace stitch in a fingerless mitt.  Sock pattern is included.

Chrysanthemum Throw (2 sizes)

Wrap yourself in a flower–with room for a friend!

Papillon Shrug

This yarn uses a simple construction and a long colorway to give you wings!

Spot Shots - Redux!

Slippers you can wear to dance your floor clean--now updated with a more streamlined construction!

Carpe Diem Socks

The pretty traveling vine lace stitch in a sock.  Fingerless mitt  pattern is included.

Broadside

A mitten worked long ways in garter stitch to feature hand spun yarn.

Chromatic Convergence

What to do with long colorways?  Let the colors converge.  Free mitt pattern included.

Ciao Bella Knitter’s Tote

Made for Challenge 6 of the Fiber Factor during the shortest (and longest) week of my knitting life!

Daedalus

A simply shaped wrap cardigan

Jabberwocky

A seamless vest for men or women.

Janet Leigh

AA lace bag named after a special lady!

Harlequin Shrug

A feminine lace shrug that is all about the romance.

Jack Frost Tote

A cabled tote with lots of perks that’s perfect for carrying both your knitting and tech.

Jumble Sock Sack

A clever little bag for sock knitters with a clever yarn sleeve inside!

Gingko Biloba Shawl in 3 sizes

A shawl that looks exactly like a gingko leaf!

Jake

A whimsical puppet made with scrap sock yarn.

Sweet and maligned, Hero “dies” of shame at her wedding.

M’Lady Hero

She always gets the best of Benedic.

M’Lady Beatrice

M’Lady Portia

This woman rocks!

M’Lady Olivia

Her neighbor has a crush on her, but she falls in love with his emissary!

Java Crazed Pyro

A nifty sock with unusual foot shaping

Jessica straddles two worlds and must choose.

M’Lady Jessica

M’Lady Viola

Viola is a survivor, and causes some confusion along the way.

Lepidoptera

A lace sock that camouflages butterflies

Must Go

A collection of stitch patterns and pillow designs that will use your worsted weight scraps.

Not So Frosty

A men's pullover addendum to Rime's the Reason.

Phalangees!!!!

Finger openings: 3 rounds; no yarn breaks; no gaps! Magic!

Ridge Top Echo

A cowl inspired by the terrain .

Serendipity:  The Cardigan

A sexy cardigan based on the humble octagon.  Can be made to fit any bust with any weight yarn!

Spot Shots

A slipper designed to clean your floor - a collaborative effort with my knitting group.

The Tangier Tote

The pockets are a good first fair isle project--and you use all you learn there to make the tote.

The Stewart House Table Runner

Inspired by a 200 year old home...and its utterly knit-worthy owners.

Totally Biased:  The Cardigan

Garter stitch, biased fabric and waist shaping--add a yarn with a long colorway and you have awesomeness!!

Well Spotted

A spotted sock that's actually quite easy.

La Mer

A lacey, wave-y project that can be made in 4 sizes and with 2 yarn weights

Manici

An unusually constructed sleeve that can be tailored to fit most tablets and laptops.

Molly’s Garter

A special lace garter for the bride!

Nori Socks

A sock featuring the gently undulating seaweed stitch.

Knitted Temptation

Designed after a truly unique experience in a yarn shop.

One Day at a Time

A celebration of a year of sobriety--with 365 circles!

Oops!

Mistake stitch rib with an interesting twist at the ankle and toes.

Queenie’s Botanical MB collection

A collection of 3 lace market bags with a handy stow-away pocket

Ramp

A fair-isle, felted bag for people who explore life on wheels.

Rime’s the Reason

A woman's hooded, zippered cardigan with cables and lots of insulating features.


Running Gag

Drop stitch socks inspired by a faux pas!

Serendipity:  The Pullover

A sexy pullover based on the humble octagon.  Can be made to fit any bust with any weight yarn!

Solidarity

No group can be truly free when it is permissible to discriminate against some individuals.

Steampunk Cuffs

These cuffs can be worn as either gauntlets or spats

The Russell Shawl

Shawl construction inspired by the writing style of author Laurie R. King.

Steampunk Collar

Who doesn’t love a bit of steampunk...

The Road Not Taken

A textured blanket or wrap inspired by a poem about choices.

Tortuga

A lacy cardigan honoring the noble turtle!

Totally Biased: The Summer Top

Garter stitch floaty top with waist shaping.  Can also be worn as a wrap top.

Totally Biased:  The Hoodie

Garter stitch hoodie with wonderful waist shaping.  FUN!!!

Twisted

A ribbed sock with a twist

Wintertide Trio

A cabled hat, cowl and fingerless mitt trio.

Wrought Iron

A fair-isle shawl inspired by art-deco wrought iron art.

Chrysanthemum Shawl (4 sizes)

Wrap yourself in a flower!

Knitted Temptation

A luxurious stole with none of Queenie’s  knitting-angst.

Kink

A fairy-tale neck warmer.

Tick Tock Slippers

Instant present!!  Jumbo yarn means you can make a practically instant present.  Just 22 stitches per round!

Take 2

An update of an old pattern, Take 2 uses big yarn and short rows to create mittens to fit the whole family.

Meandering Leaves Cowl

A light and pretty covering for neck and shoulders–ideal for an over air-conditioned office!

A Humble Short Row Square

A tutorial demonstrating two methods to work short rows with slow-motion video links included!

The Ubiquitous First Garter Stitch Scarf

This is a pattern for the absolute beginner.  It includes everything I do when I teach a new knitter.

Pretty Darn Fabulous (P.D.F.)

With all the options available to you--and the  a customizable pattern--this design lives up to its name!

Majority Mitts

Fingerless mitts created to celebrate a milestone–and demonstrate a cool technique!

Wattlecloth  

Queenie strays into (gasp) crochet!!

Hope Baby Blanket

An oversized snuggly blanket that will grow up with your baby.

Jocelyn Winter Cardi

Sleeveless dress for a winter function--fear not!

Sheepish!!!

Baaa!!!!  Tuff Puff gets just a bit loopy!

Some Days are Diamonds Blanket

Big enough for a bed–or to snuggle with your sweetie!

Jocelyn Summer Cardi

The perfect shoulder covering for a hot summer wedding.

Some Days Are Diamonds Shawl

This extra warm shawl looks great coming and going!