Jeannie Giberson
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cowl
Latvia, oh Latvia is a stranded colorwork cowl that is knit in the round on a circular needle using worsted weight yarn with written instructions and a chart. Two highly contrasting colors are needed.
Knitting: Cowl
Latvian Memories is a stranded colorwork cowl that is knit in the round on a circular needle in worsted weight yarn, using written instructions and a chart. Latvian Memories is a quick and enjoyable knit with an unusual twisted edge that makes for a stunning addition to any wardrobe.
Knitting: Cowl
Shazamm is a cowl that is knit in the round on a circular needle using a chart and written instructions. Small amounts of yarn in multiple and highly contrasting colors are needed for maximum impact. Three colors are used throughout. This cowl makes a colorful addition to the winter wardrobe.
Knitting: Mittens
The Toddler Mitten - Vidzeme Style pattern uses elements of an ethnographic Latvian mitten typical of Vidzeme: from the 18th Century cuff, the peasant thumb, the chart and the colors used. Four colors are used for this mitten though, except for the cuff, only two colors are used at any one time. The chart may be easily amended to increase the s...
Knitting: Gloves
Swedish Vines gloves use an old graph from Jämtland, Sweden. They are knit in the round on double point needles using a chart and written instructions. Different sizes may be obtained by changing the gauge/needle size and/or using a different weight yarn. You will need 50 grams each of two highly contrasting colors to best showcase your strande...
Knitting: Cowl
A stranded colorwork cowl in worsted weight yarn that is knit in the round on a circular needle. While the design uses three colors, only two colors are used at a time. The border utilizes knit and purl stitches often found in Latvian mitten cuffs. Additional repeats of the chart may be added to increase the size of the cowl with instructions i...