Little Island Knits: 17 children’s knits from the island of Newfoundland

Description

Navigating the seasons in Newfoundland and Labrador is tricky. Is T-shirt weather in December possible? Yes! Snow in June? Also possible … as is everything in between. In this type of climate, knitwear is a year-round staple.

This collection of patterns for children is inspired by the need a for a flexible, practical wardrobe—a wardrobe suited to the wide range of outdoor activities enjoyed by all ages: fishing, jumping in the leaves, catching capelin, hiking, beachcombing, berry picking, sledding, and so on.

Little Island Knits features 17 patterns inspired by traditional elements of Newfoundland and Labrador knitting and designed for the typical east coast day. This includes a mix of garments (sized newborn to age 10) and accessories (sized newborn to adult). All have been developed with functionality in mind for young children as they grow and play; some are fresh takes on vintage styles from the author’s own childhood.

Little Island Knits also includes contributions from Shirley Scott (“Shirl the Purl”), co-author of the best-selling Saltwater Knits series.

Pre-order today for Fall 2026 delivery.

Author Bio

Shirley A. Scott

Shirley Anne Scott, also known as “Shirl the Purl”, is a Come From Away who made her home in St. John’s in 2006. A librarian by profession, in 1989 she wrote Canada Knits, a history of Canadian knitting that opened many doors. Her latest book of patterns is Big Splash Knits.

Shirley is co-author, with Christine LeGrow, of the popular Saltwater Knits series.

 

Katie Noseworthy

Katie Noseworthy is a knitting and yarn enthusiast turned designer who loves to spread the joy of knitting to others through elegant, contemporary patterns. Designing since 2017, she has successfully published over two dozen patterns and has been featured in collections published by KnitPicks.

She lives in Newfoundland with her partner, toddler, and pup, and is rarely found without a project in tow.

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