Forest fairytale knits - 8 enchanting projects to make and share

Stephanie Dosen has quickly gained iconic status among knitters: her patterns readily sell out online, and she has been given feature coverage in both mainstream and knitting magazines, including Handmade Living and Simply Knitting. Today's avid, busy knitters love small patterns that knit up in a day or a weekend - and Stephanie's clever knits fit the bill. Right now, knitters also love animal-themed knits, and they can't seem to get enough of Stephanie's delicately beautiful patterns that incorporate deer, fox, owl and other woodland themes (plus pretty flowers and vines) and look like nothing else on the market. Here are 14 cute, contemporary projects to knit - including bunny slippers, baby lamb fingerless gloves, plus hats, wraps, scarves and much more. Traditional, straightforward stitches combine with wonderful yarns and clever patterns to produce accessories with an expensive boutique look.