Ellene Warren
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Shibui Sizzle, not quite a tank and not quite a cap sleeve, is a hot little summer top that will help you stay cool! Knit from three colorways of luscious linen lace, with very simple shaping, the bias stretch of the yarn and custom finishing enable you to achieve a perfect fit. The ribbed front and back are begun separately from the shoulders ...
Crochet: Cuffs
When healer/designer, elle Warren, wanted to help make a difference in the world, she decided to create a product she could sell to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness. So she created the Helping Hand Cuff, a hip and handsome fashion accessory. Inspired by a pattern in Ravelry by Carina Spencer, she received Carina’s permission not on...
Crochet: Pet Toys
Sacred Mice are the one thing your cat will probably prefer over the real thing. This pattern was originally developed as a quick gift for my favorite felines. In 2008, I started sending litters of them to Cedarhill Animal Sanctuary in Mississippi for the domestic cats sheltered there. Finally, through the kindness of my vet, Dr. Beth at The Ca...
Knitting: Scarf
This colorful, feminine scarf is made of circular lace knitted motifs that correspond to the placement and colors of the chakras in your body. Chakras are wheels of energy that are believed by yogis and energy healers to exist in the
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
My scarf pattern, Breezy, has been reworked to take advantage of The Unique Sheep’s amazing Gradiance in Eos, combined with silk mohair.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Sizzle, not quite a tank and not quite a cap sleeve, is a hot little summer top that will help you stay cool! Knit from two colorways of luscious linen lace, with very simple shaping, the bias stretch of the yarn and custom finishing enable you to achieve a perfect fit. The ribbed front and back are begun separately from the shoulders down to t...
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
You can use any size yarn with an appropriate hook to make Puffy Flowers. The possibilities for using them are endless. I can’t stop myself from making more and more!
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
Granny Squares are still a favorite of the 60’s Flower Children, but this Granny Square Coat takes a trip into the future! Brilliant colors set off by a darker background form this modular coat, made romatically stylish with the addition of bright godets. Designed to fit snugly over the bust, the flaring hemline swings out in a cutaway style. S...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
ChaCha is a frothy concoction of texture and color to keep you warm and kick up your wardrobe. The Shawlette begins with the Feather and Fan Ruffle, then decreases down to a fluffy boucle short- rowed wedge. Although almost weightless, ChaCha will keep your neck and shoulders warm. On the left you can see just a few ways to wear ChaCha!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This sophisticated shawl is wide enough to wear as a stole, but so light and soft it can easily be scrunched and wound several times around your neck or draped under the lapels of your favorite coat. The extra length adds to this accessory’s options, from a light shoulder covering in summer to a luxurious splash of warmth and color in winter.
Crochet: Scarf
This scarf began its life as my attempt to duplicate a scarf I saw on a television program, Nurse Jackie. It quickly morphed into something completely different, but with the flavor of the original scarf.
Knitting: Tee
A sweet and feminine lace oversized t-shirt to be worn over a tank top or camisole, SweeTee is knit in a vertically striped lace pattern. This flirty tee is flattering to all body types, with a softly scooped neckline finished with an easy crocheted scallop that compliments the scalloped hemline. The soft silk lace gently defines your curves wi...
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
Granny Squares are still a favorite of the 60’s Flower Children, but this Granny Square Coat takes a trip into the future! Brilliant colors set off by a darker background form this modular coat, made romatically stylish with the addition of bright godets. Designed to fit snugly over the bust, the flaring hemline swings out in a cutaway style. S...
Knitting: Gloves
The Urban Dictionary defines Razzamatazz as “a state of being extremely razz, meaning Kool, with a capital K.” These whimsical gloves are the Razz and the embellishments are the Tazz!
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This feminine and flirty pattern was created by the design team of Ellene Warren and Myra Wood. ElleMyra is a little lace shrug that is a fast knit with chunky yarn and big needles. Wear it over a tank or camisole for a little extra fashion statement in the summer or over a long sleeved T or sweater as a vest in the winter. Close it with your f...
Knitting: Scarf
A ripple pattern that includes bands of texture and dropped stitches alternates with bands of fibery eyelashes to create a chic and sophisticated accessory. Experiment with other textures to create your own original effects!
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Wide, 3/4 length crocheted sleeves and a circular shawl collar add elegant drama to this knitted whisper of a shrug. Claudia’s soft, hand painted mohair is both warm and light as air. The crocheted shawl collar can be worn loose and open or closed with a brooch or shawl pin.
Crochet: Scarf
Worked lengthwise in strips, each row of linked, crocheted flowers begins and ends with dangling flower fringe on this funky and colorful scarf. Make it extra long to fold in half and loop around your neck like a cascading jabot of flowers or shorten it to a more traditional length - either way you will enjoy the cheerful whimsy of this unique ...
Crochet: Belt, Bag - Other
The belted t-shirt or tunic sweater is all the rage and this beautiful crocheted belt is a unique version that is sure to update any girl’s or woman’s wardrobe. Suitable for a beginning crocheter, the belt is made from less than a skein of fingering weight yarn (less than half a skein for the smaller sizes). You can use leftovers from your stas...
Knitting: Dress
A sweet and feminine concoction that can be knit in various lengths to form a dress, tunic, blouse or cropped top, the dress combines two variegates and one solid color. Trimmed with crocheted pansies and embellished with crystal and seed beads, you will create a unique and artistic garment that is truly wearable art!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A toe - up sock pattern that is knit flat from the ankle to the top, this feminine sock will delight both the knitter and the wearer when created from bright hand painted yarn. Simple crocheted flowers link together to form a panel that is inset on the outer cuff, with a little peek-a-boo skin showing and crystal embellishments.
Knitting: Scarf
An easy cable pattern in k1, p1 against a garter stitch background make this reversible scarf a perfect first cable project. The edges wave in and out for a trendy, contemporary look, and the tassel at each pointed end give the perfect finish. Uses Size 9 Needles and 2 skeins Gedifra Fashion Trend Stripe yarn to make as the sample in the photo,...
Knitting: Scarf, Fingerless Gloves
The stunning color blends of this soft yarn help you create a beautiful, warm scarf with matching fingerless gloves. An easy cable pattern in k2, p2 against a garter stitch background make the reversible scarf a perfect first cable project, and because the pattern is completely reversible, the gauntlets are both knit the same way, then sewn tog...
Knitting: Dress
Sweet and feminine, this little dress features a simple knitted lace skirt and puffy sleeves with two different pansy motifs for the bodice and hem. After choosing a beautiful hand painted variegate for the flowers, match the deepest color from the variegate for your lace and a complimentary green for your trim. Crystal beads and lining are opt...
Crochet: Cloche Hat
This cap is composed of both 5 and 6 petal flowers which are ingeniously interlaced to form a cloche-like shape. No sewing is required in construction. The pattern includes a chart and the cap is built, one flower at a time. Optional beads are sewn on after the crocheting is complete.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This very feminine, close fitting tank top features a center panel of ingeniously interlaced, crocheted flowers and side panels that extend into straps, connected by knitted lacy rib panels. Optional crystal and glass seed beads add subtle sparkle to the flowers and edging. The beautiful variegates of hand-painted yarn create the effect of an I...
Knitting: Vest
This artistic vest is a challenging project and a great way to use up some of your leftover sock yarns. The consistency of the first rows of each module knitted in a single solid color helps tie together a multitude of diverse variegated yarns. Three diamond modules down the center back connect the right and left sides and are knitted last.
Knitting: Scarf
Fun and fast to make, this scarf combines bead knitting with whimsical crocheted and beaded fringe. The lacy beaded rows alternate with stripes of seed stitch and each end tapers to a point. A tutorial on stringing the beads and blocking the scarf can be found on the website.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Even if you never thought you’d wear fingerless gloves, this design will change your mind. Simple crocheted flowers embellished with crystals link together to form the center panel. The simple lace ribbing is knitted flat, then sewn to the flower strip.
Knitting: Scarf
Two-colored, mitered squares and triangles combine with bias-knit, garter stitch bands and bobbles to make a complex and artistic statement. Using 6 solid colors (or substitute a few variegates) of fingering weight yarn, each section is knit modularly, picking up stitches from the previous section.
Knitting: Gloves
These sweet and very feminine gloves feature an easy lace ribbed cuff and a three-dimensional, crocheted geranium flower on each hand. They are quick to knit and fun to wear. Consider making matching pairs for your favorite mother/daughter duo!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Crocheted modularly and then linked together with the beads crocheted as you go, this shawl requires absolutely no sewing! Each lotus flower shimmers with variegated color against a solid colored border. Long, narrow rayon ribbon adds an elegant swish of fringe.
Knitting: Scarf
This sparkling beaded scarf is fun and easy to make, once you understand how to work the beaded stitch. Pattern with full color picture and easy to follow directions, requires 140 yards of shimmery metallic Ribbon Yarn Size 10.5/6.5mm needles, a bead threader and about 1800 Size 6 glass seed beads to make one 60” x 5” scarf with fringe.