
living my best life
Hello!
I’m Gabrielle Vézina, knitting pattern designer, behind Gabrielle Knits, published author, former programmer and mom of two.
I live in Montreal, Canada. I try to live slowly and mindfully, with gentleness. I’m passionate about knitting and designing, about my kids, and about life in general.
I design my knitting patterns with care and joy. I want them to be a pleasing experience for the knitter.
what is gabrielle knits?
100+ Knitting Patterns
- Knitting patterns for garments, shawls, scarves, accessories
- 2 languages (English and French)
- Size inclusivity
- Available on Ravelry
- ...and Lovecrafts
Inclusive and respectful social media space
- Supportive Ravelry group and email support
- Test knits performed as fun mini-KALs
- Inspirational Pinterest boards
- Dynamic Instagram account
- Instructive YouTube channel
About my knitting patterns
I create stress-free knitting patterns that every knitter can enjoy, from the beginner who wants to learn new techniques, to the advanced knitter who doesn’t want to be bored. My designs are everyday wearable and have an actual or timeless style, providing instant satisfaction and proudness to the knitter. I especially enjoy designing colorwork and lace knitting patterns. I also love to design stashbusting patterns that are worked using scrap yarns.
My knitting patterns are published in magazines, books and websites, in collaboration with yarn businesses of all kind, or are self-published on Ravelry and Lovecrafts. You can see my complete catalogue on my designer page on Ravelry. My book, Lovely Lace Knits (Page Street Publishing), will be available in March 2023.
My priority is to provide error-free, concise and well explained patterns. To do so, all my patterns are test-knitted and tech-edited by a wonderful team of knitters of all levels. Everyone is welcome to join, so feel free to apply in my Ravelry Group.
If you ever find a mistake in a pattern (because, nevertheless, it happens!), or if you need help with a pattern, make sure to let me know by writing to me by email (see the bottom of my patterns), by sending me a message on Ravelry, or by posting in my Ravelry Group (look for the thread called Pattern Support). I am always happy to help – really, I am, so don’t be shy.
About Me
Some Fun Facts
- I'm an eternal optimistic, a very positive person.
- I'm living in a city but nature is my main source of inspiration.
- I'm a senior Web Developer and I have a love affair with spreadsheets.
- A lot of my knitting pattern ideas come to me when I’m half asleep. I promise that I’m fully awake when I write them down, though!
- I can knit in the dark, I can knit while talking, watching TV or reading. I can also knit while walking and I do it everyday when it's not too cold!
- I practice gentle parenting, and a gentle social life in general. Respect and inclusivity are at the heart of my social interactions.


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