Sometimes simplicity is elegance
A very easy stitch pattern, and hand painted yarn.
Adult size medium
Thanks so much for the wonderful patterns, Darlene!
I have admired them for quite some time (saw them via Socknitters) and am so happy to get them! PS-I think it is so generous that you share your proceeds with the BC Cancer Foundation-an extra plus for me in purchasing your designs! I look forward to buying more in the future. Leslie
A new Stitch pattern, created to celebrate the Prairie Harvest.
Adult size medium
Hi Darlene, I received my pattern (Northern Sky) and I wanted to tell you how much I like your designs. I have all but Waterfall. Please keep designing - I really enjoy these patterns. Sharon
Lace panels and Lace ribs.
Adult size medium
Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.
Roger Miller
Your designs are just georgous!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your talents....Maggie
Aspen Daze
Every Spring in Canada, the Aspen trees drape the landscape in a blanket of new green. These are the days of the Aspen.
Adult size medium.
Yesterday I worked on the Lemonade pattern with the Arizona colorway. I'm ready to start the third pattern repeat and it is beautiful. What a pleasant pattern to work. Easy to remember but it looks complex when finished. Knit on! Arlene
Summer RomanceTo Bead or not to bead.
A lazy day, easy to knit lace cuff.
One row of beads, add a little sparkle.
Adult size medium
" I am almost finished "Sunflowers" and am thrilled with the pattern.
Thank you for these lovely designs." Marilyn
Memories of Alberta
Wild Roses

Adult size medium
Thank you for continuing to write such beautiful patterns, and I really love that buying them also helps support cancer research. :)
Warm regards, Pamela
Dandelions
adult size medium
"Your patterns and yarns look better than dessert..." Pica
Begonias
Free with the purchase of Dandelions
I just finished the Lilacs pattern, very pretty and the pattern was great. Thanks so much. You can see a pic on my blog.
Deby
Summer Rain
Lace Ribs on the cuff and heel. Adult size medium.
Keep up your lovely patterns Darlene, I know everyone is enjoying them. Nancy
Rib lace on the cuff and leg.
Free with the purchase of Summer Rain.
Adult size medium
Your patterns are works of art, as is your photography. Leda
Adult size medium
Darlene, I have knitted for about 42 years and yours are some of the best stitch patterns that I have seen. Have you considered doing a book? Also your pattern format is beautiful. Thanks for remembering me on the last pattern and if you have any new ones, please drop me a line. Karen
Lemonade
a new stitch pattern designed to reflect this very delicate shade of Apple Laine Yarn--Apple Pie Collection--Sweet Baby
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Hi Darlene - Thanks again for the sock patterns... Look forward to working on them. Good idea about donating to cancer research. I'll go have a look at those patterns now and get started (very excited!). Take care. Claire.