Hello, and welcome to rhyFlower Knits.
I’m Melinda, a knitwear designer, tech editor, lifelong creative thinker, and unapologetic yarn enthusiast based in Edmonton, Alberta.
Like many knitters, I picked up my needles because I wanted to make beautiful things. What I didn’t expect was how deeply knitting would become woven into my life. Over the years, it has been a creative outlet, a challenge, a comfort, a problem-solving exercise, and occasionally an excuse to buy just one more skein of yarn.
I’ve been knitting since 2003 and designing since 2016. What began as a love of creating eventually grew into rhyFlower Knits—a place where I can share patterns that are engaging to knit, thoughtfully written, and designed to help knitters feel confident every step of the way.
My favourite designs often include lace, cables, texture, or unusual construction details that keep the knitting interesting without feeling overwhelming. I love those moments when a pattern clicks into place and you find yourself saying, “Just one more repeat” before suddenly realising it’s long past bedtime.
When I’m designing, I’m always thinking about the knitter on the other side of the pattern. Will this instruction make sense? Is there a clearer way to explain this technique? What resources would help someone learn something new with confidence? I want my patterns to feel like an experienced knitting friend is sitting beside you, cheering you on and helping you through the trickier bits.
Knitting has given me so much over the years: creativity, community, lifelong friendships, and the confidence to keep learning new things. Through rhyFlower Knits, I hope to pass a little of that on to others.
Most of all, I believe knitting should be enjoyable. Whether you’re casting on your very first sock, tackling an intricate lace shawl, or returning to the craft after years away, there’s always something new to discover.
Thank you for being here and for allowing me to be a small part of your knitting journey.
Warmly,
Melinda
