Knit & Knag Designs

I just published my 100th pattern!

It’s been an amazing 7 years – I’ve had lots of fun. Made lots of new friends. And knit up a storm.

This 100th pattern is actually something a little different from what I usually publish – it’s a fair isle hat – the Maple Leaf Touque.

Funny enough – when I started knitting, way back when, I loved stranded knitting. In fact, most of my favourite knits as a teenager were stranded knits. I love the change of colour, and to watch the patterns grow from the needles.

My very first published pattern was the Burridge Lake Aran Afghan, which of course featured lots of cables. And the second one was Mystic Waters, which was a lace shawl. The lace designs have almost taken on a life of their own, and I certainly do enjoy my lace. As you know. But fair isle was my first love, and I celebrate that with my 100th pattern.

Thank you all for a wonderful time these past 7 years. Without all of you, these past years would have been very different. I started publishing patterns on a whim, and then with your encouragement it’s grown into a whole career for me. I have published 2 books, a couple of e-books, and a third book is in progress. I’m ever so grateful for the opportunity to combine my artistic drive with my mathematical side. Thanks for all the encouragement!

Happy knitting!
/Anna

PS.  In case you’re wondering, the Maple Leaf Touque pattern is available here.