Amy Odin
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Poncho
This classic knit poncho is so simple and fun to make. I’m a big fan of designing relaxing patterns for all levels of knitters. I like to use stitch patterns that look interesting but are easy to work. I love this pattern because it’s simple enough to work while socializing, but has enough interest to keep the knitter motivated. After casting o...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
It’s a simple 2x2 rib hat with a twist! It begins with a double long tail cast on, which gives the brim a slightly feminine touch. The ribbing graduates into a candy twist cable then back to ribbing.There are only four left cross cable rows to work, making this a fun, quick knit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sweetling is an old English word that means small, sweet thing. And that’s exactly what this shawl is! Using only two skeins of fingering weight yarn, this light-weight wrap, edged in an easy to work lace pattern is the perfect accessory to warm you on a chilly spring day.
Knitting: Scarf
I designed this simple, sweet scarf for a beginning lace class I teach. It’s a great pattern to introduce knitters to the joys of working lace. But seasoned knitters will find it to be a relaxing knit with beautiful results. It features a slipped stitch edge and garter ridge scalloped ends which give it the perfect finishing touches. With just ...
Knitting: Poncho
A repeating graceful vine lace panel is the defining detail of the Bellus Capelet. It is worked bottom up, first flat in two pieces to create side vents, then joined in the round. Simple decreases between the lace panels shape the shoulders and neckline, ending with a drapey seed stitch turn down collar. Worked in a variety of DK weight fibers,...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This delightful and unusual slip stitch pattern highlighting the Crosswise Cadence Hat is ideal to showcase not only a variegated yarn, but any fingering weight or DK yarn of your choice. The resulting eye-popping effect is worked in the round beginning with a twisted rib edge, creating precise definition that perfectly complements the slip sti...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This delightful and unusual slip stitch pattern is ideal to showcase not only a variegated yarn, but any fingering weight yarn of your choice. The resulting eye-popping effect is worked in the round beginning with a double long tail cast on, giving the cuff edge a decorative flair. Twisted rib cuffs beginning and ending the mitt create precise ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a super quick knit in any fingering weight yarn! The pattern is a simple curvy lace that is made even more interesting by a slow self-striping yarn. They are knit in the round, then flat for the thumb opening, then rejoined in the round for the finish. The open thumb is the key feature of these fun mitts, as they allow freedom of moveme...
Knitting: Cowl
Maritimus is Latin for “of the sea,” which is what this cowl brings to mind. It is knit in the round, using a smooth, drapey cotton.
Knitting: Scarf
The Effloresce Scarf is an adaptation of the Effloresce Shawl (also available in Ravelry store). Effloresce is a beautiful English word that means to burst into bloom. The center stitch panel, based on a 19th century dayflower pattern, creates an elegant focal point. The pattern begins with a provisional cast on to work the top down ruffle, and...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Effloresce is a beautiful English word that means to burst into bloom.The focal point of this rectangular shawl is the elegant center stitch panel.The pattern begins with a provisional cast on to work the top down ruffle. No shaping is required and both text and charts are provided. It can be knit in a variety of different yarns so that it is a...