Knit | Sew | Bake | Grow
Jennifer Stafford
Knitting, Sewing, Baking, Growing
In 2001, we launched the first version of Domiknitrix.com to evangelize knitting and to boot-strap knitters with beginner and intermediate skills to the next level. That was back in the before-times, when we were blogging on our custom domains before the introduction of the world-eating social media sites. Now, in 2025, we have simplified the knitting content that is available and are adding more tabs for Sewing, Baking and Growing!
Jen strives to design unique and wearable knitwear for the chic and the freak. Jen’s first book, titled: Domiknitrix Whip Your Knitting into Shape, was released by North Light Books in December of 2006. It contains 20 original patterns, including some you know and love from this site. Several original patterns are available for sale online directly to knitters like you. To contact Domiknitrix directly, please use the email link at bottom of page.
Legal notes
The Domiknitrix name, yarn with heart with sticks logo, and the tagline “Whip Your Knitting into Shape” — found on this site, and on the cover of the Domiknitrix book — are legally registered trademarks of Jennifer Stafford. Their use elsewhere in commerce is a violation of US trademark law and will be swiftly addressed.
Knitting patterns published on this web site and in the book Domiknitrix Whip your Knitting into Shape, whether given free or sold, are copyright to Jennifer Stafford and are intended for casual personal use. If you wish to reproduce these garments for commercial sale, as on Etsy, or at a craft fair, kindly contact Jennifer about licensing the pattern for this use. You are welcome to use the free patterns in a classroom whether for children or adults.
Whip Your Knitting Into Shape
domiknitrix \ da-mi-‘ni-triks \ n, pl -trices [US, var. of dominatrix, re: knitting] (2005): a woman who dominates her knitting; broadly: a badass knitter
You have knitted your last bad piece. Let the DomiKNITrix show you the ropes. Yes, it may be painful to take the time to knit a gauge swatch, count stitches and fix mistakes. But just think of the pleasure you’ll get when you knit a gorgeous, perfect sweater with no holes and no uneven stitches.
Learn the rules or else. Inside you’ll find a no-nonsense, comprehensive guide to essential knitting operations and finishing techniques, including step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches used in the patterns in the book.
Get your hands dirty. The book features over 20 spicy projects to satisfy any knitting appetite. For a Knitting Quickie, choose from one of the smaller projects, such as the Mohawk hat or the popular Snow Devil cap. If you want more of a challenge, try the L’il Red Riding Hoodie or the Big Bad Wolf icon sweater, The Slink or City Coat.
