I taught myself to knit back in 2003 from Debbie Stoller’s original Stitch n’ Bitch book. I never thought I would start designing patterns myself until I had an idea for a shawl that wouldn’t go away. That idea became the Holden Shawlette, and by the time I released that as a free pattern, I was completely and totally head over heels with designing.

As a passionate knitter and pattern designer, I pour my heart into creating knitting patterns that are crystal clear, concise, and easy to follow. Working at my local yarn shop, I know exactly what brings fellow knitters through the doors for pattern help. Because let’s face it, we all want to savor the pure joy of knitting, not wrestle with confusing instructions! Join me on this knitting journey, and let’s make every project a breeze together!

My self-published patterns are found on Ravelry and Payhip, and in the pages of a variety of books and magazines. You can find some of my patterns in Pom Pom Quarterly, Knitscene, Interweave Knits, and in the books Wanderlust: 46 Modern Knits for Bohemian Style and 3 Skeins or Less: Fresh Knitted Accessories. 

I live in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio, with my husband and our two teenagers. I grew up just outside of Huntington, West Virginia. Many of my designs are inspired by the people, places, and experiences I had growing up in small-town Appalachia.