Tetris was one of my favorite games as a child. There’s something about making the blocks fall into place in an interlocking fashion that is so satisfying to me. One of the first things I did after learning how to knit was to start designing a Tetris afghan. Five years later, the afghan finally became a reality!

The Tetris Afghan is knit as individual squares, which are then joined together using a crochet join into the Tetris pattern. This makes it a very portable project. I created many of the squares on the plane or in the car while traveling.

This is a great beginner blanket. The only knit stitches involved are knit and purl. The squares are joined together using crochet with full illustrated instructions for how to do so.

View more details about this pattern here or buy the pattern now on Ravelry or Etsy.

Celtic knotwork decorates the front and back of this pillow, creating a beautiful accent for any home. The pillow can be knit as either a removable pillow cover with a button flap closure or a fully enclosed pillow with stuffing.

View more details about the pattern here or buy the pattern now on Ravelry or Etsy.

wanted a soft case for my iPad mini, and I have always loved celtic knots. Knitting lends itself quite well to create celtic knots with cables, so thus the Celtic Mini Tablet Case was born. It is a nice thick case that will protect against scratches. Solid colored yarns show off the celtic pattern quite nicely.

This case is designed for an iPad mini, with a finished size of 6” by 8.5” (15.24 cm by 21.6 cm). It should accommodate smaller tablets with a bit of extra space inside and slightly larger tablets with some stretch.

View more details about the pattern here or buy the pattern now on Ravelry or Etsy.

“Flow State” or being “in the zone” describes a person being completely absorbed in what they are doing. This often leads to higher productivity and greater enjoyment of the task. Flow state is exactly how I feel about knitting. When I really get into a rhythm, the stitches just flow. It is almost a form of meditation, which helps me relax and reduce stress.

I named this scarf “Flow State”, not only to represent this form of concentration when knitting, but also to represent the flow of a river. The curves flow along the length of the scarf just as a river flows around its banks. The scarf is thick and squishy, perfect for cold weather days. The ribbed pattern is also reversible.

View more details about the pattern here or buy the pattern now on Ravelry or Etsy.

Fractals have always fascinated me. They are a beautiful combination of mathematics and art. At its most basic level, a fractal is a pattern that looks similar at every level of magnification. The Dragon Curve Fractal is the fractal featured in the chapter headings for Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.

I designed this scarf to show off the lacy design of the Dragon Curve Fractal. It is a medium weight, double knit scarf that features the fractal repeated all along the length of the scarf. Contrasting yarns show off the design, especially if one of the yarns is a variegated yarn. The length of the scarf is customizable, depending on how many repeats of the charts are worked.

View more details about the pattern here or buy the pattern now on Ravelry or Etsy.

My favorite creature in the online game Guild Wars 2 is the Quaggan. They are so adorable, and I love it when they sing or do just about anything. This plushie was inspired by the Quaggan. He is a great companion for anything from hanging […]

Happy Halloween! This year I made just a single accessory for my Halloween costume. It’s a wildflower crown: The pattern is knit, but uses basic crochet for the flowers. The pattern can be found in Woodland Knits, which has many lovely fantasy oriented knitting patterns. […]

I’ve always loved candy corn around Halloween. They’re pretty much pure sugar, but the shape and color is so iconic and it’s just fun eating them. I found this adorable knit candy corn pattern, and I knew I had to make it this year for […]

I made this rainbow baby blanket last year for some friends of mine with a new baby girl. The idea behind this style of blanket is that the yarn is held double, combining two colors at once for each square. This creates a very nifty […]

I can’t stop making these Lacy Stars!  They are quick to make, the pattern is easy to memorize, and they make great holiday/seasonal decorations. You can find the free Lacy Star pattern on Ravelry. The pumpkin in the second image is from the Spice & […]