Pussy willow branches on a teal knitted fabric background.

Softyarn Designs:

Knit with confidence, create with joy.

Knit with confidence using detailed, thoughtfully-crafted patterns for knitters at every level, tech edited and test knitted so your knitting experience is smooth and error-free.

Create with joy using patterns that spark creativity and let you have fun with making beautiful things with yarn: Easy to intricate shawls with themes of the seaside, mermaids, and fairies; size-inclusive sweaters that will make you feel great; fun hats for everyone; and my specialty ponytail hats.

Gray knitted fabric with bamboo knitting needles against smooth gray stones background.
Turquoise and beige knitted lace shawl with scissors and pebbles on a wooden surface.
Woman wearing a speckled knit hoodie standing near a stone fireplace with a starfish decoration.
Two knitted hats in green and blue shades on a light wooden surface with pinecones at the bottom.
Striped knitted scarf in shades of blue and green on a wooden table with a decorative white starfish.

Kind words

  • I may have knit over 50 projects this year, but this one will really stand out in my mind. A perfect knit with a beautiful design.

    - Abby, shawl knitter

  • I’m a relatively new knitter and love your patterns.

    - Kate, hat and sweater knitter

  • Love the FO and received many compliments on the design.

    - Kim, shawl knitter

  • This impressed the family more than anything else I’ve knit which is funny because it’s so much easier than anything I’ve knit lately.

    - Erlinda, headband knitter

  • Pattern was clear and easy to use. Love all of the helpful hints on altering to fit.

    - Anne, sweater knitter

  • Lena, I loved this pattern. It was so well written and easy to understand. Not to mention the stitch pattern is beautiful.”

    - Imène, shawl knitter

  • Great pattern. I will definitely be back to shop here again!

    - Marianne, hat knitter