2022 – A Year in Review

Hello friend, Following years of uncertainty, with the most challenging of events in history, 2022 proved itself to sustain throughout the entire year. Knit On Designs grew in areas I never imagined. Its strength and endurance proved it will march on through 2023 (and beyond). Life also has a way of throwing in the more…

Let’s Recap 2021

Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Are you ready to recap 2021 with me? Let's go! The first pattern released in January 2021 was The Rory Blanket. Pictured above, a gorgeous blanket with clean lines creates a beautiful finished piece. It was also my #1 selling pattern across all of my platforms. I had a…

WIPs (Work in Progress)

This post will be short and sweet. It's an update to my intentional knitting. This sock is one of the WIPs that will be finished today. It's been a slow process. Not because it's hard, but because I'm trying to be more intentional about what I spend time working on. Enough about this, you can…

Bringing Back The Joy of Knitting

Recently, I've spent a lot of my free time knitting, and thinking about making. I grew up crafting for others, especially for the Holidays. My mom and grandma always had knitting needles in their hand. So, it was inevitable, I would too. Being a maker, I've always wanted to make gifts for others. It too,…

Finally Finished…

I've been stitching for decades. But, seem to go in and out of wanting to. Discovering the pillow tuck way of finishing, has changed my outlook and what I want to stitch. I'm gravitating toward the smaller, tiered tray size patterns. The little pillow in the center of the bowl is one that didn't take…

How to Knit a Pair of Shortie Socks in 10 days (or less)

I don't know about you, but I love to knit socks. Especially, shortie socks. What are shortie socks, you ask? Let me explain... Shortie socks are basically ankle length socks. Socks that peek over the top of your shoe. A sock that's perfect for booties (short boots). I have a formula for getting the entire…

Your Next Two Favorite Knitted Socks to Knit and Love

Fun and Sun Shorty Socks: With simple classic stitches, knit stitches only, and your choice of colors, the Fun and Sun Socks are a true joy to knit. This knitting pattern equips you with detailed written instructions that will have you knitting far into the night. If you're looking to knit up a pair of…

Some Things are Just That Good

I’ve been designing for over a decade. Things like dishcloths, socks, blankets, hats, scarves, cup cozies, fingerless gloves, cowls, and more, have caught the interest of many knitters and crocheters. I have a dishcloth pattern called Ashley. She was first published in June 2011. That’s 10 years, y’all! I’m bringing her back loud and proud.…

Your Next Favorite Knitting Pattern: Ankle Socks to LOVE

Feeling Like a Diamond Sock: with a sweet diamond shape and classic stitches, Feeling Like a Diamond lives up to its name and is a true delight to knit. Diamond, according to google, means: a rarity and a beauty, embraces strength of character and faithfulness to oneself and others. I find that having faith in…

Mixed Media Art

As an artist, I found that combining paper, a type of glue, such as Mod Podge, and scrapbook paper and embellishments to be so much fun. Mixed media is defined as using a variety of media in a work of art. I think I've found a new "hobby". It's very simple... You will need a…