Do you ever get bored with your knitting? That’s where I’ve been for the past few months. I have a couple of long-running projects that aren’t sparking my interest or joy at the moment. I also have yarn that I’m itching to use, but I can’t settle on a new project worth spending that kind […]
Winter Hood
This hood was a spur of the moment project, and writing it up feels like a spur of the moment post. But there were some cold stretches this winter where I live, where a hat and scarf just didn’t feel like enough. So I wanted to make myself something warmer that I could layer over […]
Twist and Shout Scarf
Anyone else a fan of matching sets? I’ve never actually owned any, but I have this unrequited dream. So when I made the Twist and Shout Hat, I figured there also should be a Twist and Shout Scarf. Because, matching. The measurements for this scarf are pretty fluid, especially in regards to length, because you […]
Twist and Shout Hat
I’ll start by confessing that I never intended to design or publish one pattern this December, let alone two. It just kind of happened. I had finished a WIP and needed another, but I couldn’t settle on another design, so I went to my old standby—hats. I love knitting kids’ hats to donate to various […]
Ladylike Illusions
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a pattern, so I feel like I should reintroduce myself. Hi—I’m Eliza. I write books and design knitting patterns. Sometimes I even design patterns based on books I’ve written. Like now: Ladylike Illusions is inspired by a scene in my Beauty and the Beast retelling, The Beast’s Magician. […]
Basic Ribbed Hat
Author’s note: I actually wrote this post months ago, so this is February or March Eliza speaking, rather than November Eliza. I’ve since moved my knitting focus to a larger, ongoing project. I’ve probably written in a previous post about how I almost never knit the same thing twice. I get bored too easily, and […]
Magic Practice Mitts
A little over a year ago, I published my Dragon Magic Cowl pattern, which was inspired by Sabryn, a YA fantasy book I published this past January. I’m very excited to release the next book in the Charmwood Chronicles, Firstborn, in which Sabryn’s daughters join the adventures. Here’s the back cover blurb: When fifteen-year-old Zia’s […]
Simple, Easy Slippers
When my little Munchkin needed slippers this winter, I tried my hand at knitting them rather than buying a pair that he’ll either decide are uncomfortable or outgrow too quickly. There are a lot of awesome slipper patterns out there, but I hadn’t found any that worked for what I specifically wanted: knit (not crochet) […]
Diamonds and Ice
Usually when I release a new pattern, I like to share the story behind it… except that this pattern doesn’t have much of a story. I was gifted the Ella Rae yarn a while ago (it is a really pretty ice blue in person, though the color doesn’t show well in my photos), and I […]
Garter Ridge Baby Blanket
It’s baby blanket time again! One of my dear friends from college is pregnant. She’s had several miscarriages, so we’re all extra excited about this rainbow baby. I chose Lion Brand Feels Like Butta yarn because a) it feels amazing and b) I could make a whole blanket with one skein. It’s not quite as […]
