Julia Wilkens
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Mittens
These mittens come with snug, double-folded cuffs that prevent cold air from sneaking in while the main body of the mittens allow your fingers to snuggle up together in a fleecy, fluffy winter warmth. Kid Cozy is a straight forward and simple pattern that starts from the cuffs. The main body knits up super fast using a wonderfully warming aran ...
Knitting: Pullover
Quilted is a circular yoke sweater knit from the top down. The quilted lattice stitch is a fun and easy slip stitch which creates a beautiful net-like layer on top of the knitted fabric. While working the yoke the number of slipped stitches and rows worked between the rows in contrasting colors are gradually increased so that the “net” widens a...
Knitting: Mittens
Happy Hands comes in three different designs. This version is called Fence. There are also Tiles (green-blue sample) and Barber (yellow-white sample).
Knitting: Mittens
Happy Hands comes in three different designs. This version is called Tiles. There are also Fence (blue-pink sample) and Barber (yellow-white sample).
Knitting: Mittens
Happy Hands comes in three different designs. This version is called Barber. There are also Tiles (green-blue sample) and Fence (blue-pink sample).
Knitting: Throw
This garter stitch blanket is knit seamlessly by adding one patch to one or several other patches. There are endless combinations possible. Choose a yarn of your liking but make sure to choose a yarn/needle combination that acquires the ratio of 2 stitch x 1 row. As the edge stitches are only knit once for every 2 rows one stitch will be cast o...
Knitting: Pullover
Richter is a colorwork sweater that is knit from top down. The increase rows are worked in the main color sections only, making it an easy, entertaining knit. Speckled hand-dyed yarn shines through it’s intricate stitch pattern like stained glass windows. It’s name is based on Gerhard Richter who designed the colorful, pixellated windows of Col...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Roll Up is a classic, 80ies inspired beanie with a rolled up edge and beautifully round shaped crown. It is a perfect first beanie as it requires very little knitting knowledge. The more experienced knitter can use it as a basis from where to try out new techniques and stitches.
Knitting: Cardigan
The Preppy pattern — a relaxed cardigan based on the classic varsity jacket — is deeply embedded in Julia Wilken’s personal history. She spent lots of time in second-hand shops in her teenage years: with the big US military base in her hometown Frankfurt, she was hunting for American classics such as Levis 501s and baseball jackets. Preppy is k...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
“I have always loved intarsia but was slightly scared it would be too tiresome to knit. By experimenting with combining lace weights, I found that if I used several threads, I could get an easy, yet impressive version of intarsia. I also loved the idea of an elegant semi-transparent surface with squishy dots in various sizes and colors scattere...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In this triangle shawl the contrasting cables form a stunning graphic mesh seemingly laying on top of the fabric. An elegant signature piece for your wardrobe and a guaranteed conversation piece for every knitter you meet.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The vest starts at the back with a provisional cast on. The back is then split into two at the neck and the two fronts are worked separately with increases for a deep v-neck. Back and fronts are then joined at the underarms and the body is knit in the round to desired length with a slip stitch on either side of the body. Stitches are picked up ...
Knitting: Pullover
Vinny is a colourwork sweater that comes in men’s and women’s sizes that is knit from top down. Both sizes can fit a female, male or nonbinary body. Pick the version that works best for your chest and arm circumference. Contrast colour 1 is a darker version of the main colour which creates an elegant fade effect throughout the zig-zag pattern.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Headband
This beanie and headband use an extra squishy tuck stitch that gives an elastic, thick fabric, ideal for a warming hat. The easy repeat creates an impressive 3D effect with a modern, graphic feel. Choose two contrasting colors for this pattern to accentuate the depth of the bubbles. It also lets speckled hand or kettle dyed yarn shine when chos...
Knitting: Pullover
Matilda is a colourwork sweater knit from top down. A few short rows shape a higher back neckline. Some more short rows are added at the back of the shoulders to maintain the same relaxed fit throughout the shoulder/chest section. The sweater’s body has a generous 5”/ 13cm positive ease, the sleeves have slightly less positive ease for an extra...
Knitting: Cardigan
The body of this cardigan is knit seamlessly from bottom up. Side increases create a relaxed, drapey fit. Dropped shoulders are knit by short rows and fronts and back are united by three needle bind off. Later the stitches for the sleeves are picked up from the brioche edge of the armholes. The sleeves are knit in a slightly tighter gauge than ...
Knitting: Pullover
The Painter was inspired by a famous photograph of Picasso wearing a simple, striped breton shirt. The tiny “paint splashes” are duplicate stitch embroidery to add some colourful details to the classic design.