Red-haired knitting pattern designer at ease in her blue long-sleeved hand-knitted sweater.

Softyarn Designs:

Knit with confidence, create with joy.

Hi. I’m Lena.

I started designing patterns so that more knitters could experience knitting as it should be: with easy-to-use patterns that make knitting a pleasure and create finished items you will cherish.

You’ll find shawl designs inspired by the seaside, some infused with magical themes of mermaids and fairies, with interesting stitch patterns in varying levels of difficulty.

Sweater patterns are size-inclusive and have lots of personal fit modification options - because knitters with every body type deserve to make sweaters that they will feel great wearing.

You’ll also find lots of hats! There are beanies in every yarn weight for all head sizes in stitches you’ll enjoy. My signature ponytail hats feature button bands that let you wear a ponytail high, low, or in between so your ponytail placement is up to you, not your hat.

These detailed, thoughtful patterns have been tech edited and test knitted to give you a smooth knitting experience. Because you should enjoy the knitting journey as much as you enjoy the things you make.

Waves crashing on a rocky beach under a cloudy sky.

Block Island, RI

Bond with me over… Knitting in nature • Border collies and dog training • Baking: cookies {pls share recipes} & bread (esp. challah!) • Respecting people until they show you otherwise • Silly/cute cats • Love of foxes • Being friends with people even if you don’t share their viewpoint •