Lille Crispin and Free Pattern by Rachel Søgaard

Lille Crispin by Rachel Søgaard is a a classic baby and children’s cardigan that can easily be used for both girls and boys. Filcolana is a Danish yarn brand that publishes many free patterns every year. Lille Crispin was part of their Circus-themed collection from January 2022. Here, the designer implemented the circus theme in […]

Mooncrush Pullover by Jaq Studio

I included the Mooncrush Pullover by Jaq Studio on my 2025 Make Nine list. Although now we’re a quarter of the way through 2026, I did finish this pullover in 2025. Mooncrush Pullover is a boxy sweater with seamless set-in sleeves. What sets this apart from other sweaters is the eyecatching but simple intarsia colourwork. […]

Knit A-Line Dress by Sandi Prosser

Knit A-Line Dress by Sandi Prosser

For Kaito’s first birthday, I decided to knit her a dress! I had knit the Ice Cream Sundae bolero for another niece, and loved knitting little girly things. The A-Line Dress by Sandi Prosser is from an issue of Knit Simple Magazine. Unfortunately, Knit Simple Magazine ceased publication in 2020. Knitting magazines have been folding […]

Ice Cream Sundae Bolero by Dani Sunshine

The kids’ cousin L recently turned one year old. So of course, that means I had to knit something for her! I bought the Ice Cream Sundae bolero pattern by Dani Sunshine years ago, and now I had someone to knit it for. You work this sweet child’s shrug from the top down, beginning with […]

Japanese Quilted Baby Playmat

I sewed this Japanese quilted baby playmat for my daughter using materials from my stash. For my second baby, I felt compelled to sew a baby mat. Back in 2021, I made this bright yellow ginkgo leaf quilted playmat for Kenji, and I wanted to make another. I used this gorgeous fabric from my stash. […]