Brenda Castiel
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2 patterns
This eBook contains Somerset Hat and Somerset Mitts.
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Crescent shaped shawls are so easy to wear, as they stay on without a shawl pin. They can be worn as a scarf and draped in many different ways.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Simple garter stitch and stockinette stitch combine with sinuous short rows to give this asymmetrical triangle shawl its unique look. Eyelet rows add an easy accent. Choose two complementary colors, or go bold! The wedges are perfect to show off a beautiful variegated, speckled or gradient yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Giverny shawl, with its pattern of semi-circular bands, was inspired by the ripples on the pond in the town of Giverny, where Monet grew his famous water lilies – which in turn inspired so many of his Impressionist paintings.
Knitting: Cardigan
Have you ever looked at the “wrong side” of Fair Isle knitting, and thought, “that’s interesting”? This design uses easy colorwork but features the “wrong side” for a unique and colorful trim.
Knitting: Scarf
The classic houndstooth pattern gets an update with a pop of color in this modern scarf.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Cate features a decorative knotted tie which also gives the benefit of providing an adjustable and perfect fit. The knitting begins with the tie, worked flat in reverse stockinette stitch so it naturally curls inward. The ends are tapered for a graceful look.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl, perfect for the cold weather, is covered with fun, colorful non-traditional fair-isle designs, such as checkerboards, diamonds and chevron stripes.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pretty shawl is worked side to side, with panels of lace, in a gentle triangle shape. Then it has two knitted-on borders at the top edge. The two-colored edge is a simple slip stitch pattern where you use only one yarn per row. So while it looks complex, it’s actually very straightforward.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This pretty tank features knitted-in bows (which can be the same color or a contrasting color) at the shoulders, a scoop neck, and a yoke with a softly gathered “skirt” below. The skirt is edged with a sleek garter stitch border, trimmed in a contrast color. The hem is the popular high-low style. There is a gentle A-line flare.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The First Impressions shawl, with its pattern of semi-circular bands, was inspired by the ripples on the pond where Monet grew his famous water lilies – which in turn inspired so many of his Impressionist paintings.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Cozy wool socks are made for winter weekends, when you just want to relax and chill. Play with your kids or pets, catch up on reading or crafting. In warm worsted weight wool, perhaps with a touch of cashmere, these comfy socks feature cables down the sides for a bit of style. The ribbed cuffs, heels and toes are in a contrast color.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Cozy wool socks are made for lazy weekends, when you just want to relax and chill, play with your kids or pets, catch up on reading or crafting. In warm worsted weight wool, these comfy socks feature cables down the sides plus vertical strips of 1x1 ribbing to provide a bit of extra stretch and comfort.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Crescent shaped shawls are so easy to wear, as they stay on without a shawl pin. They can be worn as a scarf and draped in many different ways.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This crescent shaped shawl has a great shape that’s easy to wear, as it stays on without a shawl pin; it can work as a scarf and be draped in many different ways.
Knitting: Throw
This cozy and attractive blanket is comprised of four rectangles, each bisected into a black and a white triangle, created by a simple intarsia technique. Using increases and decreases along the diagonal, you get a nice smooth line at the color change.
Knitting: Legwarmers
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Knitting: Cowl
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Simple garter stitch and stockinette stitch combine with sinuous short rows to give this asymmetrical triangle shawl its unique look. Eyelet rows add an easy accent.
Knitting: Dress
She’ll look as sweet as can be in this simple dress trimmed with jelly beans, perfect for Easter or any spring day.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In the 50’s and 60’s, this classic stole might have been worn over a strapless evening dress or a tailored day dress. It’s a look that Grace Kelly as Francie might have worn in To Catch a Thief for those Riviera nights with a hint of chill.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Galaxy shows the sparkle of distant stars in the edging and wide expanses of deep space in the garter stitch body. It’s a long triangular shawlette that is just the right length to wrap once around the neck. Garter stitch is knit at a looser gauge to create a soft cushy fabric that drapes nicely.
Knitting: Mittens, Beanie, Toque
Sweet and simple, this fun set is great for the confident knitter who may be new to fair isle.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Simple garter stitch and stockinette stitch combine with sinuous short rows to give this asymmetrical triangle shawl its unique look. The colors flow through the hues of a beach sunset, giving you the fun of watching the yarn yield up its mysteries.
Knitting: Cowl, Fingerless Gloves
This cowl will brighten up your winter, or make it for someone who could use some color in their life.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is perfect for the cold weather. It’s covered with colorful, non-traditional Fair Isle designs such as checkerboards, diamonds and chevron stripes.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A triangular shawl perfect to wrap around your neck just once, the Casa Loma Shawl will take you through all seasons. Over a t-shirt, tucked in to a coat, or with ends concealed to look like a cowl, this shawl is comfy and elegant, no matter which way you wear it.
Knitting: Scarf
This handsome scarf or cowl uses a “magical” stitch to create tiles of vertical and horizontal stripes. The piece is fully reversible, with horizontal stripes reversing to vertical stripes and vice versa.
Knitting: Cowl
This light lacy cowl will add a touch of elegance and warmth to your winter outfits. The lace in the cowl is reminiscent of coral and the way it grows, branching out from itself. Botany Bay is in Australia, famous for its coral reefs.
Knitting: Cardigan
This sweet short-sleeved cardigan is just the thing to pop over a dress or tank top for cool evenings. Knit in one piece from the bottom up, it uses raglan shaping and has no seams.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Mr September is a knockout. To keep warm during training sessions he sports a handsome hat featuring an unusual garter cable on a background of cushy warm garter stitch.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Willowbrook (named after the street I used to live on, in Toronto), is a long triangular shawlette that is just the right length to wrap around the neck once. Garter stitch is knit to a slightly loose gauge to create a soft cushy fabric that drapes nicely.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pretty hat features a decorative knotted tie which gives the benefit of an adjustable and perfect fit. Great for gifts!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These pretty mitts feature a decorative knotted tie which also provides the benefit of an adjustable and perfect fit.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
This handsome cowl or scarf uses a “magical” stitch to create vertical stripes on one side, horizontal stripes on the other. Amaze your friends!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This crescent shaped shawl has a great shape that’s easy to wear, as it stays on without a shawl pin; it can work as a scarf and be draped in many different ways.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This cozy, wearable, V-shaped wrap is the perfect shape for wrapping around yourself.
Knitting: Poncho
This asymmetrical poncho with optional cowl neck will be a pleasure to wear when you just want a light extra layer. There is added interest from the textured border created with a simple slipped stitch. A little bit of the same texture also highlights the color changes.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
This stylish bag showcases a classic houndstooth check with a pop of color and features an oversized decorative button. While red is a traditional accent, think about using lime green or bright acid yellow for a new twist.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Ocean Spray is a long triangular shawlette or scarf that is just the right length to wrap around the neck once. It uses just one skein of a DK yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Like the southern sea shores of the Irish county, this shawl uses of the combination of ombre and chevrons to give the effects of rippling waves. It has a great crescent shape that is easy to wear as it stays on without a shawl pin and can work as a scarf by draping it in different ways.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This sweet little top features knitted-in bows at the shoulders, a scoop neck, and a yoke with a softly gathered “skirt” below. The skirt is edged with a touch of feminine lace that creates a scalloped edge and features little eyelets along the lower third of the a-line skirt for a fresh delicate look.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Tired of triangles? Try this pretty and wearable L-shaped wrap instead. It’s easy to knit like a rectangular stole (no shaping), yet it stays on your shoulders with extra coverage. The soft wool provides lovely drape for just the extra layer you need when breezes blow.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
This pretty hat and mitt set is accented with a lace pattern showing the first new leaves of spring pushing up from the soil. The leaves stand out against a background of reverse stockinette stitch.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This pillow will fit every décor – just customize your colors! It uses an easy stylized version of a traditional argyle stitch as an accent.
Knitting: Cup / Mug
A snazzy bottle holder with a shoulder strap is a great way to make sure you always have your water bottle handy.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pretty and wearable L-shaped wrap is easy to knit like a rectangular stole (no shaping), yet it wraps around your shoulders with extra coverage. The wool blend provides lovely drape for just the extra layer you need when breezes blow or when the air conditioning is on too high.
Knitting: Cardigan
Cambria is a light and feminine cardigan that works as an extra layer to wear at work, but it’s pretty enough to go out to dinner that evening.
Knitting: Dress
This sweet dress looks like an old-fashioned pinafore, but it has the simplicity and ease of today’s lifestyle. It features a garter stitch yoke, and the body is done in stockinette stitch with “stripes” of ruching in reverse stockinette stitch. The sleeves and hem are accented with pretty ruffles.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Hats - Other
Oversized and slouchy, but with an interesting twist of braids and optional beads, this hat is fun to work up as well as wear. The Art-Deco style of the trim on this slouchy hat was inspired by a visit to Leighton House in London.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Small shawls are a brilliant way to show off the sock yarn that’s too pretty to wear on your feet!
Knitting: Cowl
Revesby is modern color-blocked cowl and is comprised of 2 rectangles, each bisected into two triangles. It uses simple intarsia to create the design while applied i-cord provides an elegant and smooth edging. Short-row shaping is worked into the design so that the lower edge is sits nicely on the shoulders. Choose your favorite colors and get ...
Knitting: Cowl
The Clarington Cowl is a sweet layering accessory, perfect for keeping the chill away. The cowl shows off a raised leaf pattern on a background of reverse stockinette stitch on one end of the piece and an extra-large buttonhole slot on the opposite end. The lacy end pulls through the slot and is fastened with pretty buttons, while clever short-...
Knitting: Throw, Baby Blanket
A garter stitch afghan or baby blanket with cables that are tilted to run diagonally across the blanket.
Knitting: Vest
Most people know about Central Park. But there’s also Bryant Park, the area behind the famous New York Public Library on 42nd Street. It’s a peaceful oasis in mid-town Manhattan - perfect for a stroll or sitting on a bench and enjoying the fall colors.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This cozy wearable wrap is in the shape of a V with the point cut off. It’s better than a rectangular stole for wrapping around your shoulders, yet easier than crescents or half circle shapes.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Small shawls are a great way to show off the sock yarn that’s too pretty to wear on your feet!
Knitting: Cowl
Eveleigh is a twist on the classic cabled cowl! Knitted on the diagonal, the cables provide visual interest.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These lacy fingerless mitts will keep our librarian’s hands toasty while allowing her fingers to feel the smooth leather of the great books under her care. The Frost Flowers lace design is pretty and delicate but not too “holey” so they really will add warmth.
Knitting: Cardigan, Coat / Jacket
Mixing embroidery with knitting can produce striking results, and this elegant jacket-style cardigan uses the technique to great effect.
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is inspired by a vintage photo for a knit pattern from 1951. Tippi Hedren in The Birds might have worn a top like this, on its own or under a suit jacket. It has a soft collar, buttoned neck, folded cuffs, and ribbing at the waist. It is knit in stockinette with a stylized argyle design down one side only. This is a modern interpre...
Knitting: Vest
Cables run up the center and frame the neckline to make this top very flattering by lengthening the body, and the unusual off-set rib at the waist creates a slimmer silhouette.
Knitting: Mittens, Beanie, Toque
This hat features a side vent with elegant faux buttons. It has alternating stripes with slipped stitches cleverly used to create vertical lines as well as horizontal.
Knitting: Cardigan
A cardigan with ties at front and lace and cable detail on fronts, back and sleeves.
Knitting: Cloche Hat
Named after Lady Grantham of Downton Abbey, this hat features a lace design that is lovely and delicate but not too “holey”, just as Lady Grantham is pretty but has unexpected reserves of strength.
Knitting: Pullover
Sweater finished bust measurements 33.5 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54) in. or 85 (97, 107, 117, 127, 137) cm.
Knitting: Cardigan
This sweet cardigan is just the thing to pop over a dress or tank top for cool evenings.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a great little sweater for playing outside on chilly days. Kids will love the colorful stripes!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The old lady’s beautiful young ward, drifts among the lush flowers. She is cool and elegant in a lacy top. The lace and delicate beading embellish the simple fitted shape while also providing a lightness that keeps her cool even when the private detective comes to question her about her alibi.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
I remember growing up in Montreal with its hot summers and frigid winters. A hot water bottle really helps keep you cozy at night, especially if you have a tendency to cold feet.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This cute tank top comes with a surprise – there are 3 different ways to wear it.
Knitting: Cardigan
Cute as a button, this hooded cardi will please the toddlers and young people in your life with its fair-isle pattern, colorful stripes and practical hood.