Introducing the Quincy Cowl

I am so happy to release this brand new pattern just in time for Fall's chilly weather.

Infinity style cowl with instructions for 4 yarn weights.

Named after what is inarguably the most famous copper mine here in Copper Country, the Quincy cowl is designed to keep you warm, yet stylish while touring the fall colors.

Knit in the round, this is a quick knit using only simple knits and purls to create a beautifully textured piece that looks far more complicated than it is.


Quincy Cowl

Introducing 2 New Patterns ~ Homespun Magic and Tamarack

I published two amazing new patterns this past week. The first one I am so excited about!

Homespun Magic was designed specifically to work with handspun yarn of nearly any weight. I've created a quick tutorial on finding the right needle size for your handspun and then given you the instructions to make a beautiful shawl or if you only have a little bit of yarn you can still make a cute scarf sized piece.

Next up is a super quick cowl. The Tamarack Cowl can be knit up in an evening or two. Perfect for those last minute gifts or you can get a head start on your Christmas knitting.

Introducing 2 New Hat Patterns ~ Bohemia and Ripley

We've had quite the winter this year. Being that this was my first winter way up north I wasn't sure what to expect, but it sure wasn't more than 330 inches of snow! That's more than 27 feet of snow!! Can you imagine it? I haven't seen my clothesline since Christmas.

Even with all that snow though, I loved it. I loved every crazy, snowy moment of it. It also made for lots and lots of knitting time. I finished so many projects and also started several new patterns that will hopefully be released in the near future.

The first of these patterns are 2 different hats that were inspired by the local ski slopes. The slopes were so much fun to watch, but I wasn't getting on the skis myself. I have a little thing about speeding uncontrollably down a hill.


First up is Ripley. This hat is a quick knit with chunky cables.

The second hat is Bohemia. While this hat is a little more complicated, it's still a super fun knit and looks great when finished.

Pattern ~ Camera Strap Cover

I finally got my new camera!

I wasn't in love with the basic camera strap that came with it though. It made the back of my neck itch, but I'd already spent enough on the camera. I didn't want to spend more on a fancier strap. That's when I came up with this cover knit from a skein of sock yarn I had in my stash.






The stripes were a happy accident that appeared when I started knitting. I imagine all sorts of different patterns might emerge based on how the yarn used was dyed.

I ended up using about 120 yards of fingering weight sock yarn to knit the strap cover. It's made from superwash merino wool which means that I can wash it easily when it gets gross. I'm guessing that'll be often if I use it in the summer. All that heat, sweat and sunscreen. Yuck!

Here's the basic pattern:

I used US size 2 needles. These are my normal sock needles so I knew what my gauge was before I started. I knit fingering weight yarn on size 2 needles at about 9 stitches per inch. That's a little tighter than normal so you may need to adjust your needle size accordingly.

My strap measured at 1 1/2" across. I wanted the cover to fit snuggly so I cast on 28 stitches and joined to work in the round. Use your favorite method for knitting in the round. To figure out how many stitches you'll need, use the following formula.

Measurement of strap width in inches x Gauge (stitches per inch) = stitches needed per side, multiply this by 2 to get the number of cast on stitches.

1.5  x 9  = 13.5 I rounded up to 14

Knit 2, Purl 2 rib in the round until piece measures 1". This will hold the strap snuggly at the end. 

Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until strap cover is 1" away from other end. Your measurements don't need to be exact just close. 

Knit 2, Purl 2 for 1". Bind off and weave in ends. Slip it on and enjoy!

Super easy! I love the sock yarn because it covers well without any added bulk.