For the love of all things cozy!!
Hello, I’m Diana Poirier, mother to Mathieu (my 21 year old son) and wife to Marc for the past 24 years. My knitting journey all began when my mother taught me how to knit when I was about 9 years old – how to cast on and the knit and purl stitches. I would knit … Read more My Story
Here are the links to some FREE patterns written by me and also other designers. Click on the pattern name and it will bring you to the pattern. Happy knitting!!
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me. Just fill in the form below and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you and have a wonderful day! Diana
I didn’t like the project I was making with this yarn, so I made something else. 😁
I knit a new sweater right from the old one! Why waste time unraveling the yarn and making a new ball! 🧶
And I finished it in a weekend.
It was a super quick knit because of the bulky yarn and big needles I used.
And it’s nice and warm on these cold days we’ve been having. 🥶
I hope everyone has a great day and is staying super cozy! It’s still cold and snowy here!
Diana
I finally got the photos taken of my Mountain Cabin Cardigan for my pattern.
The final step to publishing my pattern is to get it written up and then published.
Oh, I do have to still make a little video on how to pick up the stitches for the cuffs! 😬 Oh boy!
I was hoping to have this pattern out at the end of last year, but we were so busy with the holidays it didn’t happen. 🙄
But it’s coming! I promise! 😁
Happy Sunday everyone!
Diana
I got my vest finished. ✔️ Now to just make the pockets and get those sewn on and I’m done!
This is a remake of a vest I had already completed, but when I went to take off a pocket to move it, I snipped the wrong stitch, it started to unravel and I just couldn’t save it! 🙄
I’m happy with this one too, though. The colour is “Mink” and I just love it! ❤️ It’s very neutral and will go with everything I own.
So off to finish the pockets. Have a great Saturday everyone!
Diana
I got my Back Porch Shawl done last night and I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s been years since I made my last one.
For this one I used Caron Simply Soft in Charcoal Grey, Ocean Blue and Light Country Blue.
This is one of the very first patterns I ever wrote and remains my number one seller!
You can grab a copy in my Etsy shop!
Happy Sunday. 🙂
Diana
So, my Mountain Cabin Cardigan is now complete! 😁 Well, a couple of ends to weave in still, but I’ll do that today.
It’s thick and cozy and oversized and a perfect cardigan for the upcoming chilly days.
I’m hoping to have the pattern published by the end of the year (maybe sooner? 🤞), so stay tuned.
Happy November! 🍂
Diana
The Casual Friday Sweater will quickly become one of your favourites – it’s one of those pieces you can reach for really any day of the week – not just Fridays!
For work, pair it with black slacks and flats for a polished, effortless look. And when evening rolls around, it transitions beautifully – just swap in a skirt and heels, and you’re ready for dinner out.
It’s cozy without being bulky, stylish without trying too hard, and will go with just about everything in your closet.
Head over to my Etsy shop or to Lovecrafts to grab your copy today!
Happy knitting.
Diana
Coffee anyone?? ☕️ I got my “Meet Me For Coffee” sweater all sewn up and I’m loving it! Just in time for the cooler weather.
Knit in 1 piece using only the garter stitch, makes this pattern ideal for beginner knitter.
I like to wear mine with the seams exposed for a more casual look, but you have the option of also wearing it without the seams showing.
Great for casual dates with your person or, of course, coffee with friends!
The pattern is available in my Etsy shop and over at lovecrafts.
Why don’t you head over and grab yourself the pattern and start one this weekend? 😉
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 to all my Canadian friends!
Diana
I got my Mountain Cabin Cardigan off the needles last night!
Just have to add the cuffs, sew it up and reinforce the edges in the front so they sit more flat. Then it will be completely done! 😉 Oh, and weave in the ends!! Lol!
This was actually a pretty quick knit. I used 2 strands of Aran weight yarn held together and large needles.
I’m not too sure when I’ll have the pattern ready, but hopefully before the end of the year! 🤞
Have a wonderful day!
Diana
This gorgeous green piece is going to be a long vest! I don’t have a long vest in my wardrobe yet and wanted one, so what better than to make myself one! 😁
I’m going to add pockets (because pockets are great) and maybe fringes on the bottom. 🤔
Oh, and please don’t mind the stripped bed in the background! LOL! It’s linen washing day!
This weekend is sunny and warm here, so I’ll be heading into the pool soon. I want to get in as much swimming as I can before we close the pool for the season.
I hope everyone is having an amazing weekend! 😘
Diana
Here’s my current pile of projects — and they’re all so close to being finished!
I’ve got a Meet Me For Coffee sweater, a knitted vest, and my Mountain Cabin Cardigan (which I’ll be writing a pattern for!).
It’s Friday, and I’m working from home today… but these cozy projects are definitely calling my name! 😂
Maybe I’ll sneak in a few rows before I officially start the day.
Wishing everyone a great weekend!
Diana
Peartree Knitting 