MuffleHead So, I'm running in the cold. My face is FREEZING because I hate to run with a scarf around my neck (too much bulk!) and this hits me ... This is Mufflehead, a no-nonsense muffler. There's no bulk around the neck, down your back or on your chest. Unfolded, it serves as a full muffler & almost-hat, folded, a headband & turtleneck. Worked in ribbing, it fits just about every head & instructions are given for various weights of yarn. Warning - this one's very adictive - you may end up making dozens! Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
Starry Starry Night This gently curved little wrap is perfect for breezy evenings and starry nights. The simple lace swirls through it like the van Gogh. Worked in fine yarn on #6 needles, it has great drape. Secure it using the eyelet opening or your favorite shawl pin. Shown here in Wagtail Farm's 100% Kid Mohair (lavender) and Ellen's Half Pint Farm's silk/alpaca (silver). Available in your local yarn shop.
Around n' Around Here's a "saddle-bag" style shoulder bag with really unique construction. It is knitted in-the-round in one piece; the colors are worked at the same time so there are no separate parts, which means … no seams! There is lots of space inside for your stuff and a heafty front gussetted pocket and inside pocket as well .. and its felted for extra stability. Shown in Cascade 220 (green/black) with a wonderful braided handle from Homestead Heirlooms. Also shown in Ellen's Half Pint Farm (tan/moss/peach) and Brown Sheep's Lamb's Pride (brown/black). Pattern available in your local yarn shop and Homestead Heirlooms .
Synchronicity A Moebius in Entrelac …. There's something about the stitch that fits the shape, there's something about the shape that fits the stitch. This is almost more fun to make than it is to wear. The pattern is written for heavy worsted / bulky yarn worked on #10½ needles, but there are instructions for adjusting to worsted weight on #9s and DK on #7's. Shown here in Ellen's Half Pint Farm's Alpaca/Silk fingering yarn (tripled) and Noro's Silk Garden chunky. Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
Turn Again Tote Here's a bag with pockets … Inside & out! Lots of places to stash your stuff. It can be large enough for a knitting tote (of course) or small enough for a handbag. The construction is unique; the entire bag is knitted as one unit, so no seams! Shown in Cascade Eco Wool (largest in brown), Cascade 220 (medium in green/blue) and a mix of sport weights (small - red/black), with wonderful leather handles from Homestead Heirlooms. Pattern available in your local yarn shop, Homestead Heirlooms and at PatternFish.
Chain of Ribbons Now, this is a little different. This is Chain of Ribbons; a scarf designed to raise breast cancer awareness. Pink and white ribbons appear to be chained together. Pictured in Reynolds's Rapture and Berroco's Softy/Gedifra's Serano, it can be made in any soft heavy worsted or bulky yarn. It is a great gift for a dear friend or to donate to your local breast center. All but a few cents of my proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research and support. We all know someone affected by this disease and every little bit helps. Available exclusively at PatternFish.
First Frost This is a fun combo for those "almost cold" days - a pair of free-finger mitts & a headband to match! They are worked in the Mosaic Basketweave color pattern … don't fret about the color work, you only work one color at a time! Shown in Bonker's hand-dyed merino (orange/blue), in Henry's Attic's silk/wool with a hand-drafted silk cap from Ellen's Half Pint Farm (neutrals) and in Jo Sharp's wool tweeds (greens) … or try some handspuns! Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
Toe-Up Joy Here's a toe-up sock with a classic heel (heel-flap & heel turn) and a rounded toe. The advantage of this classic heel is the reinforced back AND bottom. The advantage of toe-up is that you don't run out of yarn just before completing the toe. With this one, you pick the stitch pattern and one of four sizes … So many possibilities from one pattern! Shown here in Brown Sheep's WildFoote and Ellen's Half Pint Farm's merino & nylon sock yarns. Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
Petals This is a wrap with contempoary style. Worked in lace weght yarn in Petals Lace pattern, this is shaped like a "U" so it stays on your shoulders. Add a few small buttons for a vest look (taupe), softly tie the ends or use your favorite shawl pin as the closure. It is shown here with a very light beaded edge in Just Our Yarn's Myne (cashmere - blue) and in Hand Maiden's SeaSilk (silk & SeaCell® - taupe). Available in your local yarn shop.
Stelle Contende "Shooting Star" - This romantic, scarf edged, layered wrap skirt knitted in linen sport weight yarn has a crisp hand with great drape. The pieces are easy to knit on a #7 or #8 needle and assembled on the bias at the waistband. Pictured is a small in Louet's Euroflax in Eggplant. Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
Raveneli This shawl collared vest and jacket duo (named after the round-rib scallop) works up fast in super-bulky yarn. The body is one piece, and the sleeves are worked from the shoulder down, so … just two short seams at the shoulders! The button closure is optional. Pictured is a small jacket in Textiles A Mano's Machu Pichu and a medium vest in Malibrigo's Aquarella (color Soriano). Available in your local yarn shop.
From The Top! Straight forward and simple, this crew neck, set-in sleeve pullover is knitted from the top…that means NO SEAMS!! There are two basic shapes; the "Her" (cabled ribbing & slightly tapered body) and the "His" (simple ribbing & boxy body). Worked in heavy worsted weight yarn, it includes a vast size range. Shown here in Ellens ½ Pint Farm's Silk/Kid. Available in your local yarn shop.
A Little Hug & Kiss I just could not resist ..... Gran's Hug with a hood. This one is the toddler version in 4 sizes, from 3 months to 3T. Pictured is a 9 - 12 month size in Wendy's Velvet Touch, a thick, but very soft, worsted weight yarn, on #10 or #10.5 needles. Certainly a "Quick Knit". Available in your local yarn shop.
Kid's Hug & Kiss And by popular demand .... here's the final one; A Kid's Hug & Kiss. Again, more rounded and shorter in shape then Gran's Hug. This version is in three sizes, child sizes 4-6, 8-10 & 12-14. Pictured is a 4-6 size in a hand-spun angora blend by Shadyside Farm (blush) and a 12-14 in Koigu KPPPM (blues) TRIPLED (Yes, tripled sock yarn)! Both work as heavy worsted weight yarns on #10 or #10.5 needles. Available in your local yarn shop.
A Big Hug & Kiss And .... here's the "young adult" version; a Big Hug & Kiss. Again, more rounded and shorter in shape then Gran's Hug. This version is in three sizes, 32-36", 36-40" and 40-44" chest. Pictured is the 32-36" size in Artful Yarn's Pastry, another heavy worsted weight yarn, on #10 or #10.5 needles. Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
Luna Here's an very soft, elegant wrap shown in Mountain Color's Merino Ribbon trimmed with beads from South Beach Trimmings. It can be worn several ways; cross the long tails in the front (or back) and then drape them over the shoulders, or wrap one around the body and drape the other over the shoulder. This yarn is a very soft merino tape, the wave stitch is open to highlight the color and texture of the yarn, the garment is knitted from side to side and the beads add a touch of glitz. Available in your local yarn shop.
Yin Yang This is a cute, cropped cardigan with a geometric lace edge in two variations; a vest - Yin - and a long, slim sleeve (slightly longer then normal) version - Yang. They both close with a single button or a favorite broach. Pictured in RY Classic Yarn's CashCotton in Apple and Oak Grove's DK Merino in Paprika. Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
Wisp-Around Vest This is a lightweight, sophisticated vest, knitted in linen giving it incredible drape. It is constructed with an intriguing crossed back, which add to its soft, flowing look and allows it to hang attractively on just about any body shape. Pictured is the vest in Louet's Euroflax Barcelona; Autumn Maples and Gypsy Bronze. Available in your local yarn shop.
A Walk in the Woods This cute, almost off-the-shoulder top is knitted in an easy lace pattern. Worn over a cami (with just a hint of the cami color showing), this light/medium weight top is perfect year round. It also features two sleeve options; the first has a bell cuff, ending at the knuckles, the second is a ¾ sleeve, ending just below the elbow. Pictured in Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Tweed and Frog Tree's Pima/Silk. Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
Gran's Hug A sophisticated wrap with a flattering twist in the front, gently tapering to a soft point at the center back. It is knitted on large needles creating great drape. Pictured is a medium size wrap in Berroco's Optik #4950 Montmartre (model is 5'3"). Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
MoonGarden Wrap This elegant wrap is made in two, mirror pieces and Kitchenered or graphed together at the center back. Wonderfully soft and warm in Knitability's Serendipity (charcoal mohair/silk) or Noro's Cash Iroha (deep green silk/wool/cashmere). Available in your local yarn shop.
Willow and Willow Leaf Poncho Two simply knit asymmetrical ponchos or elegant wraps with edge variations. All are made in just Stockinette Stitch with a few carefully placed yarn-overs. The edge variations include beads and fringe, shown in Louet's Euroflax and Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Wool. Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
The Muffs Here's a three-some of fun Muffs; great for a quick hand-warming. Pictured is the very simple Un-SheepSheep Muff (sheepskin look) in Berroco's Suede and Chinchilla, About-that-Bias Muff (twisted in lime) in Brown Sheep's Lamb's Pride with a nylon slubbie, and finally Fluff Muff (entrelac) in Brown Sheep's Lamb's Pride and Crystal Palace's Splash. They all can be made out of almost any worsted weight yarn. Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
Woven Peaks An alternative to the typical hat and glove set … A headband and mittens in Entrelac. The Headband is simple, a great first Entrelac project, and the matching mittens are lined for extra warmth, pictured in a soft DK weight aplaca and a hand-dyed merino. Available in your local yarn shop and at PatternFish.
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Knitted Bead Bracelets Kits Create a simple but elegant bracelet ... it can be dressy or casual. The beads are knitted in giving it a uniform, almost polished look. The bracelets are slightly stretchy and have a twist to them so they roll on over the hand ... a "quick knit" on very small needles. Available kitted in many colors, E-mail me for ordering info.
Hand Jive Mittens keep your hands warmer then gloves, but don't we miss our fingers! The top of this mitten flips back so you get the best of both. Plus, because they are felted, they are even warmer. The pattern also includes a fingerless and regular version. Pictured in Brown Sheep's Lambs Pride. Available at Knitability, LLC.
Three Bags Fulled Entrelac Purse Yes, another Entrelac bag, but this one has corner gussets and a snap-bar closure. And, the handle is super-fast ... no miles of i-cord here! Pictured in Brown Sheep's Lambs Pride. Available as a pattern that includes 3 sizes, or in a "How-to" kit in many color-ways at Knitability, LLC.
Bunny Hug This I designed exclusively for The Studio in Kansas City. It is a little stole made out of Cascade Yarn's Conejo Chunky Angora …. so, so soft. The eyelet edge carries a satin ribbon for just a touch of shine. Pictured is a small size hug in Ruby. Other available colors include Black, Navy, Purple, Green, Pink, Yellow and White. I was thinking "Prom!!!". Contact Cindy at the Studio for info.