These types of sleeves would most likely be used in the 1500’s in Europe. A scogger is defined as a Tudor era

One of the most researched ‘Medieval’ knit stockings would have to be the stockings worn by Eleanor of Toledo, a noblewoman who lived in Italy in the 1500’s and was buried in them at her death in 1565. She must have been dressed for burial either in a rush, or not by her regular maid, since one of them is inside out. Given the elaborate texture...

An elegant Tudor style knitted sleeve with a textured wrist and flared cuff. A tab at the sleeve top is made to pin under the bodice strap of the overdress and stabilize the sleeve for general wear. This sleeve is fashioned after textile finds dated to the late 1500’s and is a good addition to your Tudor kit when done in white, and your Italian...

A lovely pair of elegant mitts that can fit almost any occasion. Bridal white, rustic tweed, solid or variegated, they are a fast enough knit that you can have more than one pair. The simple lace patterns are easy to memorize and charts make it easier. The smaller size is made using fingering weight (#2) yarn and the larger M/L size uses sport ...

This hood represents the hooded mantle style that developed into the liripipe style of the mid-to-late middle ages. Knitted mantles have yet to be effectively documented, even though knitting was a known technique at the time. A fulled (felted) mantle would probably be the most appropriate for historic re-enactors or living history buffs, but a...

This is a hat, cuff and cowl set that will chase the chill in style. The textured stitch is reminiscent of dragon scales or perhaps mermaid tails, and looks much more difficult to create than it actually is. Just follow the chart and watch the magic happen.

If you are a History buff or really into living history, this is a good pair of stockings to have. The construction techniques are correct for the time. The pattern gauge is not as fine as the original pair, but still is within historic norms. At about 10 stitches per inch, most modern knitters find this within their reach, and still fine enoug...

This cap is based on historical Tudor flat caps and the knitted cap is felted to size. The models were worked in sport weight handspun with a felting ratio of 5:3 (every five inches of unfulled knitting resulted in three inches of felted material). A very basic, easy cap for those interested in accessorizing their medieval look.

A lovely hat to brighten up your winter day. Textured diamonds and a tuck on top to keep things in shape. A fun knit, and quick to make. This is a simple hat I was asked to make for a friend. She liked it so much I decided to share the pattern. Whether you use a nice wool yarn or a soft synthetic one, you can bet this hat will turn heads.

The original model used Limestone Glow, which has a metallic glint that is quite elegant. Whether you are on a Roman Holiday, or playing in the snow, this is a great accessory. Two versions for versatility: Regular circular infinity scarf or true Moebius. Simple to make--the most complicated part is learning the moebius cast-on, and a link is i...

This is a pattern from my SCA Kingdom Series, representing the Kingdom of Caid. It features a Crescent Cross in the center, bordered by elements found in medieval knitted pouches found in Switzerland. Size 8 or 10 cotton is suggested, in blue, white, yellow(gold), gray, and black. No more than 100 yards of each will be needed to complete the po...

This hat is a very basic late medieval style hat whose shaping is mainly achieved by felting and blocking over a form. It doesn’t have to be a fancy form. The hats pictured were produced using a tall flower pot and a mini waste container for a desk.

These knee-hi stockings look like spring in this colorway, but are comfy enough to be worn all year long. The instructions as written are for ladies small-medium, but could easily fit a larger size if made with a larger size needle. They could also be knit as regular socks--just use fewer stitches to start, ignore the shaping, and work the patt...

This hat should do well for living history buffs, re-enactors, or people who love Renaissance Faires. It is inspired by the split brim flat caps worn during the Tudor times in England. It is sized for an adult, but the felting process allows quite a leeway in actual fit--less felting, bigger hat, more felting, smaller hat. This hat needs to be ...

The inspiration for this pattern came from a Child’s Vest currently held by the Museum of London. For more details on the original artifact, visit MoL. I used construction methods that were appropriate for the period of the original little sweater, and tried to make it as simple as possible. The ‘vest’ itself is a short-sleeved sweater style ga...

This chart can be used for knitting (best at a small gauge), cross stitch, or needlepoint.

This is a handbook for creating small drawstring pouches based on the Relic pouches found in Chur/Sion in Switzerland. These relic purses are dated to the 13th century and are described in some detail in Rutt’s A History of HandKnitting. The handbook includes direction in selecting materials, choosing and implementing design elements, and creat...

This is a chart from the Kingdom Collection of heraldic bags designed for gifting within the Kingdoms of the Society for Creative Anachronism (Visit www.sca.org for info).

This jaunty cap is dated from 1600 and the original is made of silk and gold-wrapped silk thread. The double diamonds arrayed on the gold background intrigued me, and when a friend asked for a hat, I thought this would be a good project. It is very striking, with double diamonds diapered (couldn’t resist the alliteration) over the body of the c...

My interpretation of the stockings worn by Queen Eleanora di Toledo, a Queen of Italy who died in the mid 1500’s. Pattern is recreated from photos and descriptions by various authors and researchers. Photos of the extant artifacts can be found in Rutt’s A History of Hand Knitting.