Cynthia’s Smorgasbord Socks – 72

Designer Cynthia Wise created these quick-to-knit top-down socks, featuring lots of texture: seed stitch, double seed stitch, garter stitch, and reverse stockinette. For added interest, make your socks multi-colored.

Pictured in Edelweiss Mountain Mohair

Easy Knitting


Hanna’s Sock – 134

Designed by Maureen Clark

Named for Hanna Teachman, who taught Maureen her unique method for knitting sock heels. This is a top-down sock as elegant to wear as it is entertaining to knit.

Pictured in White New Mexico Organic


IBH’s Toasty Socks – 21

Isabelle Hegemann, also known as IBH, had twenty-six grandchildren and great-grandchildren and knit socks for each of them annually. Her step-by-step teaching pattern will have you confidently knitting a rib pattern in the round on double-pointed needles, turning a heel, and finishing the toe with kitchener stitch. Custom fit these sturdy, simple top -down boot socks by changing needle size and adjusting the length of cuff and foot.

Pictured in Grey & White Vermont Organic

Easy Knitting


Jelly Beans Socks – 128

Jelly Beans Socks (top-down)

Easy textured socks designed byMaureen Clark.

The ribbed sole gives them a snug fit.

Pictured in Handpainted Meadow (now discontinued)


Sunny Side Up Socks – 147

Designed by Maureen Clark

These toe-up socks, designed to be knit using the “Magic Loop” technique, sport a lacy diagonal pattern stitch, foot-hugging ribbed soles, and an elegant picot-edged cuff. You can find information about the Magic Loop online.

Intermediate Knitting

Pictured in Handpainted Meadow (now discontinued)


Trellis Socks – 167

Designed by Maureen Clark

This is a good pattern on which to try the “Magic Loop” technique, if you haven’t already. Maureen has provided us with an unusual and attractive cast on method at the toe, and her signature ribbed sole for great fit and comfort. The garter stitch short row heel is as easy and as cushy as they come.

Intermediate Knitting

Pictured in Dessert Simply Fine Skinnies


Wessagussett Waves – 125

Designed by Maureen Clark.

Named for a favorite beach, these lace toe-up socks are fun to knit and to wear.

Pictured in Handpainted Meadow (now discontinued)


Anatolian Flip – 123

Designed by Eric Robinson 

Is it a hat or is it a bag? This easy two-color pattern is knit in a tube, with no shaping. The Turkish pattern called “Poppy” is symmetrical, which makes following the chart a breeze. Knit it in two or more colors and finish it off with tassels and braids. A fun project for worsted weight yarns.

Pictured in Jet Black, Peacock, Pistachio and Blue Violet Mountain Mohair

Easy Knitting


Ascutney Mountain Hat & Earwarmer – 126

Designed by Melissa Johnson

The prototype of this hat was “borrowed” by our staff members for ski outings to various mountains during the snowy winter of 2007-08.
This warm and flattering hat has a cabled band that is knit sideways and an attractive double decrease at the crown.
The cabled band can be knit alone to wear as an earwarmer.

Pictured in Lichen Weekend Wool

Intermediate Knitting


Baby Bonnet – 77

Simply perfect for your first child or grandchild, for a gift, for a carry-along project, for a community raffle. The all-over brocade pattern makes this an heirloom cap. Knit one or one in every color, with or without a ruffle.

Pictured in Unbleached White Cotton Comfort 

Intermediate knitting


Cap’s Hat – 100

Designed by our friend Cap Sease, this sweet little hat is a companion to Grandma’s Delight.

Pictured in Mint Cotton Comfort

Intermediate Knitting