Knitted Patterns

This blanket is simple enough to work well with a variegated yarn, but has enough features to work with a solid yarn or solid strips.

This little sweater was made with the unique shape of a chicken in mind. It fastens with two buttons on the sides. This sample was made with Isaac’s Colorways Merino Blend. This was designed for a medium sized hen. It measures 8 ½ inches across the breast at the widest point.

This is a very basic k1-p1 ribbed hat with tailored crown. Directions are given for nine sizes. This pattern is written to be made knitted flat and seamed.

This is a very basic k1-p1 ribbed hat with tailored crown. Directions are given for nine sizes.

  This little sweater was made with the unique shape of a chicken in mind. It fastens with two buttons on the sides. This sample was made with Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash. Size: This was designed for a medium sized hen. It measures 8 ½ inches across the breast at the widest point. Gauge: […]

These two ripple edged hats are feminine yet functional. The one on the left is pleated pattern and the one on the right art deco pattern.

This is the straight needle version of this pattern.

This little hat is made to coordinate with my Train Track Baby Blanket. Instructions are given in several sizes. The sleepers are formed by elongated stitches that are picked up on the opposite rail. This is the straight needle version of this pattern.

The knit stitch leaves stand out against a purl background, which makes this hat very stretchy. The poles the leaves climb meet very neatly at the crown. The bottom edge has a very slight scallop.

This is a straight needle version of the pattern.

Usually knitted creations have a “right side” but this afghan has cables on one side and lace on the other. This is a practical afghan for actually using, because it is soft and warm and looks great on both sides.

These two lace edged caps can be made in a solid color or with two colors. The one on the left is a madiera lace and the one on the right a scallop lace.
This version of the pattern is for straight needles.

These two ribbing and lace caps are feminine yet functional. The one on the left is a feather lace and the one on the right a diamond lace.

This pattern is for straight needles.

This is a simple baby hat in several sizes. The wrapped stitches look more complicated than they are. I have included a photo tutorial on the technique.

This is the straight needle version of the pattern.

This is a beanie hat for bulky yarn with a diagonal purl texture. Directions are given for seven sizes.

This is a very basic beanie hat for bulky yarn in four sizes.

This hat has an interesting texture with a little cabling that can be done without a cable needle. Directions are given for several sizes. This version is for straight needles.

These three hats all begin with the same ribbing and can be completed with the Little Check pattern (darker blue), King Charles Brocade (light blue) or the English Diamond Block pattern (green). Instructions are given for preemie and newborn sizes. These instructions are for straight needles.

The knit stitch leaves stand out against a purl background, which makes this hat very stretchy. The poles the leaves climb meet very neatly at the crown. The bottom edge has a very slight scallop.

These are simple hats with just a bit of elegant detail in several sizes. This version is for straight needles.

This is a simple baby hat in several sizes. The slipped stitches look more complicated than they are. I have included a photo tutorial on the technique. This version of the pattern is for straight needles.

This is a very textured and ornate baby hat. The example is in toddler size. This is the straight needle version of this pattern.

This hat is a basic cabled hat with a little extra twist. Directions are given for several sizes.

This is a very basic k1-p1 ribbed hat with tailored crown. Directions are given for seven sizes.

This hat has an interesting texture with a little cabling that can be done without a cable needle.

This hat has the look of cables without using a cable hook.

The ripple of the chevrons is accented by rows of purl stitches. Vertical ladders separate the columns of chevrons. The look of this blanket can be changed by using different fibers and colors.

This hat is a textured with a slightly rippled edge. The pattern is appropriate for a girl or boy. The example is in newborn size.

This blanket is designed to coordinate with the Little Check Baby Hat. It is so easy to make with just knit and purl stitches, but looks so rich. It is available in several sizes.

This blanket is designed to coordinate with the King Charles Brocade Hat. It is so easy to make with just knit and purl stitches, but looks so rich. It is available in several sizes.

This blanket is designed to coordinate with the Wrapped Stitches Baby Hat. The wrapped stitches look more complicated than they are. The blanket is available in several sizes.

These blankets are designed to coordinate with the Simple Lines Baby Hats. They are simple with just a bit of elegant detail in several sizes.

This little hat is made to coordinate with my Train Track Baby Blanket. Instructions are given in several sizes. The sleepers are formed by elongated stitches that are picked up on the opposite rail. Sizes: Preemie – 10″ circumference, 5.5″ high Newborn – 12″ circumference, 6″ high 6 month – 14″ circumference, 7″ high 12 […]

This blanket is designed to coordinate with the fan lace hat of my Two Lace Baby Hats pattern. The blanket is knitted in the round, working from the outside in.

This blanket is designed to coordinate with the tiffany lace hat of my Two Lace Baby Hats pattern. The blanket is knitted in the round, working from the outside in.

Making this scarf as a tube makes it reversible and extra warm. This is a fun twist on the old feather and fan pattern.

This is a very textured and ornate baby hat. The example is in toddler size.

This scarf coordinates with the art deco pattern hat.

This scarf coordinates with the pleated pattern hat.

This is a very basic ribbed hat in several sizes.

These two ripple edged hats are feminine yet functional. The one on the left is pleated pattern and the one on the right art deco pattern.

These lacy baby hats are simple but look complicated. The one on the left is fan lace and the one on the right is tiffany lace.

This is a simple baby hat in several sizes. The wrapped stitches look more complicated than they are. I have included a photo tutorial on the technique.

This is a simple baby hat in several sizes. The slipped stitches look more complicated than they are. I have included a photo tutorial on the technique.

These are simple hats with just a bit of elegant detail in several sizes.

This hat has the look of cables without using a cable hook.

These two lace edged caps can be made in a solid color or with two colors. The one on the left is a madiera lace and the one on the right a scallop lace.

These two ribbing and lace caps are feminine yet functional. The one on the left is a feather lace and the one on the right a diamond lace.

These three hats all begin with the same ribbing and can be completed with the Little Check pattern (medium blue), King Charles Brocade (light blue) or the English Diamond Block pattern (green). Instructions are given for preemie and newborn sizes.

Both of these hats begin with the same ribbing. Hat I is a more simple pattern since the cabling is contained in the repeat area. I would recommend having experience with both knitting in the round and with cabling before attempting Hat II. Because the cabling is across the entire hat, on some rows stitches will need to be shifted between needles to accommodate cable stitches.

This is a very basic baby hat in several sizes. This is designed for in-the-round knitting.

This pattern is very simple with just a four row repeat, but creates a very dramatic effect.  It also works well for any weight yarn or even doubling yarn for a quick and thick throw.  The horizontal and diagonal lines make it look like a boardwalk, such as Coney Island. The pattern is actually rippled […]

I created this baby hat to coordinate with the crocheted baby blanket Downy-Soft Zig Zags by Carole Prior published in Leisure Arts #2853, Our Best Baby Afghans. It features elongated stitches to mimic the elongated double crochets in the blanket.

This is a twist on the old standard Feather and Fan. Slipped stitches provide the strands that are later picked up to form the sides of the windows.

This pattern gives the impression of carnival tents. It is written to make a 32 inch square lapghan, but can be easily adjusted to make any size desired. Row is a multiple of 18 plus 3 stitches.