Kyoko Nakayoshi

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 5 patterns

This e-knitting book is a compilation of fresh & inspirational knitting patterns.

eBook : 5 patterns

This e-knitting book is a compilation of fresh & inspirational knitting patterns including 3 garments and 2 accessories:

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Convertible Gloves, Gloves, Mittens
A versatile Plain Glove Pattern in four styles: fingered, fingerless, convertible, and mittens — and seven sizes.
Knitting: Gloves
River is inspired by the gentle movement of a woodland stream. The flowing three-stitch cables suggest ripples on water, while the simple, elegant design captures a wabi-sabi sense of natural harmony. Relaxing to knit and pleasing to wear, it’s a project that brings a touch of serenity to your hands.
Knitting: Gloves
The glove has a Fair Isle design worked in Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift, combining traditional Shetland yarns with modern inspiration. Its cactus motif celebrates resilience while highlighting one of the world’s most threatened plant groups. This pattern is perfect for knitters who enjoy colourwork and heritage techniques with a fresh twist.
Knitting: Gloves
Inspired by the quiet beauty of woodland walks and autumn mushrooms, these whimsical gloves feature elegant cables, delicate colourwork, and a charming mushroom motif at the fingertip.
Knitting: Gloves
This cozy glove features a snug cable cuff and a playful snowman colourwork pattern. The nose, buttons, and hats are embroidered afterward, adding delightful charm. The smallest size includes a special touch - a snowflake motif with a snowman flying through the sky! This whimsical detail can also be used for larger sizes.
Knitting: Gloves
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Knitting: Gloves
I designed this glove for those who love cats. It features a cable cuff inspired by flowing grass and Fair Isle colourwork showcasing red and California orange poppies. Try experimenting with different colour combinations in the cat motif and flower sections to evoke the spirit of each season. Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising a fe...
Knitting: Gloves
This glove is inspired by the yarn itself! The natural dye creates a soft, shifting pattern of random stripes over a simple cable design.
Knitting: Gloves
This design is inspired by a snowy winter night.
Knitting: Gloves
Featuring cable knitting and moss stitch, knitted with Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift in the colour Aubretia, it was inspired by the beautiful artichoke flower growing in my garden. Asubtle yet practical everyday glove that’s a pleasure to knit, stitch by stitch.
Knitting: Earflap Hat
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Knitting: Poncho
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The pattern includes all three animals (rabbit, bear and fox).
Knitting: Mittens
The pattern include all 4 critters (rabbit, bear, frog and fox).
Knitting: Cardigan
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Knitting: Cardigan
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The pattern includes all three animals (rabbit, bear and fox).
Knitting: Mittens
The pattern includes all 4 critters (rabbit, bear, fox and frog)
Knitting: Mittens
The pattern includes all 4 critters (rabbit, bear, fox and frog)
Knitting: Onesies
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Knitting: Mittens
The pattern includes all 4 critters (rabbit, bear, fox and frog)
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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Knitting: Cardigan
This asymmetric cardigan is inspired by the way trailing ivy follows the light from the sun. It features chunky cables worked in short-rows to create the attractive curve around the neck.
Crochet: Cowl
This stylish snood is inspired by a wintery, pebbled path covered in moss of various colours.
Knitting: Cardigan
This hip-length cardigan was inspired by the swathes of richly coloured, autumn leaves covering the ground. My aim was to create a comfy cardigan that’s easy to slip on, but also well shaped and elegant.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This wonderfully thick and warm over-sized cardigan features all-over bobbles in an attractive diagonal formation.
Knitting: Pullover
“This seamless top-down design has a slightly wider body than many sweater styles so it’s comfortable to wear, while the fitted sleeves ensure it also looks smart,” says designer Kyoko Nakayoshi. “It features an inverted triangle double eyelet motif - make sure to work this motif slightly tighter than the stocking stitch tension, so that the sw...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This cable jacket is perfect when you need to keep warm outdoors, but with complete freedom of movement. The hood is great for protecting the neck and head from cold winds. With the horizontal cable yoke worked in short-row technique, this is an eye-catching and unconventional jacket that will draw lots of compliments!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The most update version is 1.2
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Mid-calf Socks
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The most update version is 1.6
Knitting: Cardigan
The modern Japanese styling makes this cardigan unique and original. The cardigan is knitting top-down construction and the back is rusched. A beautiful and versatile cardigan to knit.
Knitting: Convertible Gloves
The cute and versatile Forget-Me-Not Fingerless Gloves can turn into mittens. They are knitted top-down using double-pointed needles. Featuring an elegant twisted cable motif and Louisa Harding’s wonderful, shimmery Orille Yarns, these pretty and practical hand-warmers are perfect for gift-knitting! (And for keeping your own hands warm during w...
Knitting: Cowl
This snood is inspired by walnut halves. It’s a long snood so you can wrap around your neck twice or keep your head warm by using it like a hood. An eye-catching versatile piece you can use all the way to late Spring!
Knitting: Cardigan
Yui open cardigan features a pair of chunky cable along the front neck collar. The cardigan is worked seamlessly and from top down which means you don’t need to sew up at the end and is ideal if you have unknown or limited amount of yarn to work with.
Knitting: Cardigan
Yui open cardigan features a pair of chunky cable along the front neck collar. The cardigan is worked seamlessly and from top down which means you don’t need to sew up at the end and is ideal if you have unknown or limited amount of yarn to work with.
Knitting: Containers
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Knitting: Tape Measure Cover
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Knitting: Pin Cushion
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Knitting: Craft - Other
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Knitting: Cardigan
Updated version is available as an individual pattern from Cotton & Cloud. The new version is worked in a top-down seamless method.
Knitting: Poncho
Whether you’re out for a winter walk, watching TV or chopping veg in a chilly kitchen, this unique garment is perfect for keeping your neck and shoulders warm, but leaving your arms and hands free!
Knitting: Cardigan
Kouki cardigan and hat are inspired by the pilot jacket and the hat. The body of this cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece to the underarms. Fronts and back are worked separately above underarms. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Sleeves and shawl collar are worked separately and attached at the end.
Knitting: Pullover
Yabane is inspired by a traditional Japanese arrow feather pattern (“yabane”). The body of this sweater is worked seamlessly in circular knitting in one piece to the underarms. Front and back are worked separately above underarms. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Sleeves are worked separately and attached a...
Knitting: Vest
This low-necked vest features an all-over Fair Isle pattern. A vertical-striped steek is used for the armholes and front neck, allowing the entire garment to be knitted in the round. Steeks are sections of “waste” knitted fabric that are later cut to create the openings. Short-row shaping is also used to create an elegant shoulder line.
Knitting: Cardigan
This oversized cable cardigan is designed to wrap (“maku” in Japanese) you in a delicious chunky knit. It is made of one simple rectangular piece. A provisional cast-on method is used to work one side of the garment, then stitches are later picked up to work the other side in order to place the cable motif neatly at the centre back of the garme...
Knitting: Cardigan
Ryo features an all-over diamond pattern for the body section. This pattern is worked over stocking stitch, making it subtle. The cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece to the underarms. Fronts and back are worked separately above underarms. Sleeve stitches are picked up and knitted top down. Shawl collar is shaped using wrap and turn s...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Video tutorial now available for making the knot stitch!
Knitting: Cowl
Video tutorial now available for making the knot stitch!
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This pattern is as a Ravelry download either individually for £3.50 or as part of the Cloudy Apples eBook (9 accessory patterns) for £9.00.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pattern is as a Ravelry download either individually for £3.50 or as part of the Cloudy Apples eBook (9 accessory patterns) for £9.00.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pattern is as a Ravelry download either individually for £3.50 or as part of the Cloudy Apples eBook (9 accessory patterns) for £9.00. A matching Underleaf Hat is also available and part of the eBook.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern is as a Ravelry download either individually for £3.50 or as part of the Cloudy Apples eBook (9 accessory patterns) for £9.00. The eBook also contains a pattern for a pair of matching Brownsey Mitts.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
ERRATA: Feb 14th 2012
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a fresh and fashionable new take on the classic winter cardigan! The deep V-neck is very figure-flattering and the button and pattern below the bust accentuate the waist beautifully. Long and warm, in super-trendy spring colours, this chunky snowflake cardigan is the perfect solution to all your winter/spring wardrobe woes!
Knitting: Gloves
Please note that the pattern is currently being updated at the moment. If you are interested in this pattern, please contact me.
Knitting: Cardigan
For more information on the pattern please visit the item page for Miu.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Miranda bag is knitted in double layers. Starting from the base, which is knitted flat, the body is made by circular knitting. The use of Shetland wool and thick cable panels help provide support and give much denser and stiffer fabric to minimise sagging. Once you start, you’ll be surprised how logical the bag is constructed.
Knitting: Dress
Please check the pattern page for more information.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This triangular shawlette is worked from the centre outwards. The ruffled edging is crochet, which is made by first casting off loosely then four double-trebles are worked into each stitch. This method creates dense and delicate ruffles that work for most of the lace yarn. If longer ruffles are desired, work extra rows of single double-treble (...
Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This dainty and feminine bolero is the perfect fashion accessory for a spring bride and her attendants to keep warm, without hiding their beautiful dresses. In addition, this pretty bolero can be knit to match the colour of any formal or informal outfit and add a touch of trendy elegance!
Knitting: Scarf
This is a FREE charity knitting pattern. I am raising money for by releasing free patterns throughout the year. If you like this pattern, please donate through Cotton & Cloud JustGiving page
Knitting: Vest
The main body is worked in the round to the underarm. Front and Back are then divided to work in flat knitting. Shoulders are then joined and sleeve and neck ribbing worked at the end.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
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Knitting: Electronics Cozy
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Convertible Gloves
Cosy and practical, you can make a pair of convertible gloves and matching peak cap from this Shetland Winter Warmers pattern. If you are an advanced knitter, you can make the whole set over a weekend!
Crochet: Tote
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Pattern Updated! Nov 25th 2013
Knitting: Clutch
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Crochet: Money Purse
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