Annie Modesitt
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Knitting: Earflap Hat
A snug fitting tied cap, based on the medieval “coif” generally worn under another, larger hat, this little chapeau can be worn alone or combined with a hood for a very warm feeling all over.
Knitting: Earflap Hat
This pattern is from the collection History on Two Needles by Annnie Modesitt.
Knitting: Balaclava
A Fitted Hood based on the funeral effigy of
Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales
June 1330 – June 1376.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Worked as a series of large mitered squares nested on a slip-stitch edge, on small (3.25mm) needles this creates a tight, angled scarf. On larger (3.75mm) needles it can be a lovely draping shawl.
Knitting: Cardigan
Construction <em><span>The body is worked in one piece from the bottom up and separated at the armholes. Front and back are worked separately from this point on, shoulders are joined using the 3 needle bindoff.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
Please Note- These Patterns were exclusive to KnitCrate until January 31, 2017.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a project from the collection History on Two Needles by Annie Modesitt.
Knitting: Mittens, Beanie, Toque
Please Note: The pattern is written for both the hat and the mittens.
Knitting: Scarf
Pattern #1 for the ModeKnit Yarn DK Club. This pattern will be generally available on June 1, 2016.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This pattern is from the collection History on Two Needles by Annie Modesitt.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This is a pattern from the collection History on Two Needles, by Annie Modesitt.
Knitting: Pullover
Worked from the bottom up, a simple colorwork (charted) pattern is made more interesting by alternating bands of tone on tone color. The lighter shades are worked in Vermont Organic Balance, the darker shades are worked in Vermont Organic Classic.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
The skirt of the jacket is worked first from side to side using short row shaping. Stitches are picked up for the bodice, and sleeves. The fronts are finished using a twisted float trim and i-cord ties, an optional mohair/silk scarf completes the look.
Knitting: Cape
This is a pattern from the collection History on Two Needles by Annie Modesitt. It was previously published as the Amalie Shrawl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A Tallit is a shawl worn by Jews at prayer. This simple tallit creates a relatively narrow garment with a measured lace (good for either men or women) and would make a lovely gift for a b’nai mitzvah or other Jewish life event.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top, Skirt
This is a design from the collection History on Two Needles by Annie Modesitt.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top, Vest
This is a pattern from the collection History on Two Needles by Annie Modesitt.
Knitting: Poncho
Two rectangles joined together create this striking poncho. Although it may look difficult, this
Knitting: Poncho
Add a WOW factor to your wardrobe! Two rectangles joined together create this striking poncho. Although it may look difficult, this piece is not an advanced knit project. Working through the pattern step-by-step reveals a series of simple techniques that combine to create a complex garment.
Knitting: Scarf, Collar
This pattern is part of the collection History on Two Needles by Annie Modesitt.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
This pattern is part of the collection, History on Two Needles by Annie Modesitt (Cooperative Press, 2012)
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Size: 34-1/2 (37-1/2, 38-1/2, 41-1/2)“ (87.5 95.5, 98, 105.5 cm) finished bust/chest circumference, fastened.
Knitting: Cardigan
A reworking of the popular pattern from Fall 2004 Interweave Knits, this time with 8 sizes and using a standard worsted weight yarn. Rewritten with larger charts.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
</strong>This pretty top is worked from the top down with lace edging, comfy ribbing and tiny sleeves just big enough to hide a bra strap. Annie tops it all off with a lovely crochet edge with buttonholes.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This pattern has been substantially altered from the original to allow the knitter to use ANY yarn and work it up in ANY size. This is a universal pattern.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Annie’s final design. She worked on this blanket from 2018-2020, during her initial cancer diagnosis and treatment. She knit three different sizes for this blanket, and created all the notes and schematics. Our dear friend and tech editor put the pattern together, and I took all the photos and created the final pattern pdf. The pattern has been...
Knitting: Cowl
What can I make with my mini skein set? Annie Modesitt answers that question with this pretty cowl!
Knitting: Pullover, Dress
Inspired by the effigy tomb of the Black Prince, which I am using to create the silhouette and fabric detail of this mini-dress.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Watch Annie Modesitt show how to make this project on The Knit Show with Vickie Howell!
Knitting: Cowl
*Please note: The pattern calls for 4 colors of Modewerk Worsted, but uses only 106yds/60g of each color. 100g of ModeWerk Worsted is approximately 176yds.**
Crochet: Cowl
The Elnora Cowl is an openwork crocheted cowl worked in the round. Only one size is given in the instructions, but the size can be altered by adding or subtracting pattern repeats (multiples of 8 sts). The larger hook is optional, intended for the starting chain.
Crochet: Scarf
The motif of this scarf mimics the naturally occurring hexagonal basalt formations found in
Crochet: Shrug / Bolero
By cleverly capitalizing on the long, gradient color changes in the yarn, this design creates a look which separates color families into highlighted areas and stripes.
Knitting: Scarf
This scarf was originally part of an early ModeKnit Yarn club. The pattern calls for 4 colors of worsted weight yarn, approximately 106 yards per color (so half a skein or so of our ModeWerk Worsted).
Knitting: Cowl
Just enough color and warmth to bring a grey Winter’s day to life! Wear this around the neck, up over
Crochet: Earflap Hat
Worked with two colors; sample done with Art Yarns, Super Merino, 188 yds/skein, using 1 skein each of two colors.
Crochet: Earflap Hat
A cute hat good for any head, with a spinning pattern worked from the top down.