Socktober

Hello! Welcome to the beginning of Socktober festivities! Today I am pleased to release two new sock patterns. They are the large version of the Eriskay socks: This pattern is the sock version of a modern take on the Eriskay gansey. Ganseys were knitted, functional sweaters worn by those who needed to be able to...

The Pirinoa Poncho

A few months ago, Mary Furness-Weir of Maniototo Wool, approached me to help her design a child's poncho. I was intrigued by the concept that she suggested, and thought it would be a nice challenge to design a garment for a change, so I said yes. Today, after much swatching and discussion and test knitting (thanks Mary!), we...

Mary, Mary, quite contrary

I am delighted, very happy, most relieved, to release the pattern for Mary, Mary today! This is fun, feminine design inspired by the nursery rhyme “Mary Mary Quite Contrary”.  The main motif on this sock reflects “silver bells”, while delicate mock cabling along the sides are the “cockle shells”.  The use of softly coloured yarn from...

Seriously Pretty

For a long time, I have hankered after a pretty, feminine yarn, with the barest hint of blush.  Something that reminded me of the palest cherry blossom scattered over clean white sheets.  I never was able to find that colourway, until Circus Tonic Handmade appeared on the scene. When I saw Hannah's Galah colourway, that beautifully muted...

The knitted highlights of 2015, hopes and dreams for 2016

When I posted my goals of 2015, I certainly didn't realise I would spend six months of the year working full-time and feeling exhausted for most of it.  I thought I was being conservative by setting a goal of 36 pairs of socks for 2015.  In the end, I only knitted 29 pairs, and a heap...

Gift pattern from Zealana!

Today, Zealana released a free pattern in time for the holidays.  It is designed by me! I am super happy with how it has been photographed and styled - what a stunning model and location! The pattern is available for download from Zealana's website page - visit their Facebook page for the link, or if you don't...