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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Show your team pride by knitting this sports themed cushion cover / carry bag in your team colours, using intarsia. Includes charts for: hockey, football, soccer, baseball, and basketball. Make it with or without carry strap. Snap closures or optional zipper closure.
This skirt is designed to have a comfortable flowing fit. The waist is fitted with elastic and a button. From there the stitches are rapidly increased to give you a flowing fabric. It is a top down stockinette stitch knit in the round, with some sea foam lace around the bottom to match those in the matching Elana Seafoam Crop Top.
Knit this in the round bottom up, then pick up stitches around the opening to knit the sleeves. Finished with a drop stitch lace pattern to give a seafoam effect.
This shawl was inspired by the view when flying over the Rocky Mountains from our home in Calgary Alberta to vacation in British Columbia. Even in the month of May we see pockets of snow on the mountain tops.
SUMMER !!!
With summer comes the need to get outside more. All that needs to come with my are my phone and a water bottle. This project allows me to travel light and cures carbon fever.
This tank top pattern is worked in the round, bottom up, in two complimentary colours
This shirt is designed to have a comfortable flowing loose fit with 2” of ease. Knit this top down in stockinette with colour insets in the yoke.
This bikini style halter top has practical pockets to hold necessities. Ties at the back and neck make the fit more forgiving. The pocket could also be used for bra pads of prosthetic inserts.
Grass gradually changes to sand then to ocean. Make this towel with an absorbent, moisture wicking, machine washable fibre such as cotton.
This skirt, like it‘s matching top, is designed to have a comfortable flowing fit. The waist is fitted with elastic and a button. It is a top down stockinette knit in the round, with the contrasting colour insets around the bottom to match those in the blouse.
MEMORIES OF DOWN HOME
These patterns are inspired by the memories of growing up down east.
Knit a lace pattern that looks like June Bugs. Also includes instructions for the June Bug Wrap.
Knit a rectangular wrap in a cable pattern resembling lightning bugs (fireflies). Also includes instructions for the poncho.
Knit a rectangular wrap in a lace pattern resembling June Bugs. Also includes instructions for the poncho.
A poncho knit with cable stitches arranged to look like lightning bugs (fireflies). Also includes instructions for the wrap.
Pattern for a tank top featuring water and a rope swing details. Memories of summer by the water.
A top down raglan. Simple knit and purl stitches arranged to remind us of filling the barn at hay time.
Quick, easy knit with super bulky yarn. Work this hooded pullover in one piece top down raglan style, then pick up stitches to knit the hood.
This beret pattern was written for my family to remember the hats that Grandma / Auntie Aggie used to wear
This shawl design is worked from the neck down in three wedges. Boats and waves are done in knits and purls then change to the seafoam stitch as waves lap the shore. Written instructions plus graph.
This pattern is to replicate the gingham cross stitch tablecloths my grandmother made. Knit this adaptation in stranded colourwork with the cross stitch details added afterwards.
Winter Accessories
Knit this cowl in velvet yarn for a cozy warm cuddle around your neck. The waves cable matches that of my previous velvet headband pattern (sold separately). The drawstring cable keeps the cold out, especially when you choose to cover your nose.
Uses approximately 156 grams (164 yds/150m) of Bernat Velvet yarn.
Pattern includes link to video tutorials.
Beginner level pattern worked back and forth with an easy double twist cable(or a single twist for the velvet Plus yarn). Instructions are given for varying the size with different needles and yarns.
A simple warm and fluffy knitting pattern using Bernat Blanket yarn or a similar super bulky yarn, knit in the round.
Fingerless gloves to knit from palm to cuff. Make them from any yarn to fit any hand. Includes link to instructional video for the two at a time magic loop method.
This houndstooth cowl neck warmer knitting pattern uses super thick yarn for warmth and a large bold classic print.
This beret pattern was written for my family to remember the hats that Grandma / Auntie Aggie used to wear.
Knit these convertible flip top mittens in adult sizes S, M, or L. Coordinates with the Cool Breeze Beanie / Slouchy.
Knit this hat in the round with lacy ridge panels. Instructions are for both the beanie or slouchy versions. Matching mittens pattern available also.
Make these easy cozy warm slippers for the whole family with blanket yarn. Sizing chart included.
Loungewear
Make these easy, cozy, warm slippers for the whole family with blanket yarn. Sizing chart included.
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