Whimsy North

Knitting patterns and inspiration. Our style is nordic with a touch of whimsy.

10/28/2026

FREE KNITTING PATTERN 🧶 French Press Beanie

A cozy, squishy fisherman’s rib hat with a fun color-blocked design! Get the look of brioche knitting with a beginner-friendly technique.

🧶 Yarn: Light Bulky / Heavy Worsted (Weight 5)
🪡 Needles: US 9 / 5.5mm
✨ Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
🧵 Techniques: Fisherman’s rib, knitting in the round, decreases
💕 Bonus: Customize with your favorite colors or use leftover yarn for color blocking!

**Comment FRENCH PRESS and I’ll send you the FREE pattern!** ⬇️

Save this post for your next cozy knitting project!

10/13/2026

✨ My husband always says “ten minutes of working out is better than zero” … so now I use that philosophy for most things in life. 💗

Knitting helps me regulate my nervous system throughout a busy day so even squeezing in 15 minutes helps.

Did you knit today?

Pattern: Fairy Dust Beanie (coming soon)
Yarn: Summer Camp Fibers | Hand-Dyed Yarn

08/18/2026

Something *Not So Scary* is coming… 👻🧦

All week long, I’ll be revealing little pieces of what’s coming next Tuesday — the designs, the inspiration, the stories behind them, and eventually…the whole thing.

Consider this your first clue. 🎃

Come back tomorrow for more.

08/12/2026

🍂 Day 2 of helping you find your next cast on!

Today’s pattern is the Char Char Hat—one of my best-selling patterns since the day it launched.

I designed this hat because I wanted a chunky cable project that looked dramatic without feeling intimidating to knit. The oversized staghorn cable makes a statement, while the broken rib on the back keeps the knitting relaxing and quick.

I named this pattern after my daughter, Charlotte (“Char Char”), and it’s still one of the first patterns I recommend if you’re looking for a cozy weekend knit or want to dip your toes into cables.

✨ Knit it free on my blog (with ads), or grab the ad-free PDF on Ravelry or Etsy. Links are in my bio.

Question for you... are you Team Cable or Team Colorwork? 👇

See you tomorrow for Day 3! 💛

Pattern: Char Char Hat
Yarn: We Are Knitters 🐑✌️ Lion Brand

08/09/2026

🎃 Disney World pumpkins have returned and the Headless Horseman has taken his first ride... which can only mean one thing... it’s time for fall knitting! (My favorite season. 🍂)

To help you find your next cast on, I’m sharing every Whimsy North pattern over the coming weeks to inspire your fall knitting.

Today’s pattern is the Melted Sea Shawl—the very first pattern I ever designed.

I wanted a mindless project that would use up stash fingering-weight yarn and be easy to knit while sitting at my kids’ sports.

It’s squishy, relaxing garter stitch with a beautiful marled fade that’s completely unique to the yarns you choose.

✨ Knit it free on my blog (with ads), or grab the ad-free PDF on Ravelry or Etsy. Links are in my bio.

See you tomorrow for Day 2! 💛

Pattern: Melted Sea Shawl
Yarn: Stash Fi*****ng Weight

08/08/2026

Whoops! I got too busy with summer and didn’t tell you that the Friends Forever Sock pattern is here!! 🌈

The 15% release discount has been extended through Wednesday, August 12th. Now is your time to knit some socks for yourself or your friends.

These are currently one of my favorites. Which do you like better June’s Fish Socks or July Friends Forever?

Pattern: Friends Forever Socks (now available!)
Yarn: Summer Camp Fibers | Hand-Dyed Yarn

07/17/2026

What’s your vote?

Pattern: Friends Forever Sock (releasing August 1st)
Yarn: Summer Camp Fibers | Hand-Dyed Yarn

07/07/2026

10” circulars for the win 👏 what type of needle do you knit socks with?

Pattern: Go Fish Socka
Yarn: Summer Camp Fibers | Hand-Dyed Yarn

07/01/2026

✨ PATTERN RELEASE! ✨

The Go Fish Socks knitting pattern is officially available!

Inspired by fishing trips, camp docks, tackle boxes, and colorful Swedish Fish candy tucked into a summer camp care package, these shortie socks feature schools of colorful fish swimming continuously around the sock.

One of my favorite things about this design is how customizable it is. The chart is built around a simple two-fish repeat, so you can knit a classic two-color version or create a colorful school of fish using as many contrast colors as you’d like.

These socks are knit:
- Cuff down
- Afterthought heel
- Stranded colorwork throughout (Easy to follow chart)
- Four sizes included

These are the perfect summer knitting project. Short, sweet, and full of fun!

Use Code: SWIM15 for 15% off today through Sunday, July 5th!

The Go Fish Socks are now available on Etsy and Ravelry!

🐟 Tell me...what colors would your school of fish be?

Pattern: Go Fish Socks (by Me)
Yarn: Summer Camp Fibers | Hand-Dyed Yarn

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