Melynda Bernardi
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
With its basic shape and simple repeating cable pattern, Trellis is the ideal take-along knitting project. Starting with just a couple stitches and gradually adding width as you go, you’ll soon be on your way to knitting up warmth and comfort a few rows at a time. A truly stunning end product—the perfect complement to any wardrobe.
Knitting: Cardigan
My child sized Merriment Cardigan sizes up to a child’s small. This pattern picks up where it leaves off, so the first few sizes are intended for children. Written from the top down, you can easily knit to desired length in arms and body. Cardigan is knit in the round, steeked open, and finished with ribbing on button bands.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
In the late fall, after all the other trees have passed peak color and started to shed their leaves, the Tamaracks are in their full glory. About a mile from our house, there’s a patch of these non-evergreen conifers that brighten the otherwise bleak tree line. This November, an early snow storm covered these golden orange beauties in layers of...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
An intriguing and fun-to-knit twist pattern is the focus of this hat and fingerless mitt set (you will receive instructions to knit both with purchase of PDF on this page).
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
An intriguing and fun-to-knit twist pattern is the focus of this hat and fingerless mitt set (you will receive instructions to knit both with purchase of PDF on this page).
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
To purchase the print version of this pattern, visit frenchpressknits.com
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
Knit in the round, from the top down, this stocking features a band heel and a rounded toe for minimal finishing.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
A cowl and hat set knit in stranded colorwork with Fibre Company Cumbria Fingering. Mohair content in the yarn creates a halo e ect which add nuances to the geometric pattern. The hat has two sizes, and the cowl is long enough to wrap around your neck twice. It’s extra warm with thicker fabric! Enjoy wearing the set during the coldest season.
Knitting: Mittens
With a classic feel and simple design, the Mill Street Mittens work up quickly to be the ideal hand knit gift for this holiday season! A braid edging highlights a classic houndstooth design to add interest and class to a simple pair of mitts.
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
“Tannenbaum Contest” is happening now!! For more info on qualifications and prizes, visit French Press Knits!
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
To purchase the print version of this book, visit the linked website frenchpressknits.
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
To purchase the print version of this pattern, visit frenchpressknits.com
Knitting: Mittens
When you purchase this pattern, you will also receive the Arrows Abound Hat and Cowl.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
When you purchase this pattern, you will also receive the Arrows Abound Cowl and Mittens.
Knitting: Cowl
When you purchase this pattern, you will also receive the Arrows Abound Hat and Mittens.
Knitting: Mittens
A classic mitten design featuring a subtle cable pattern. Contrasting lined cuffs add warmth and a pop of color to give these mittens a touch of unexpected luxury.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
With textured cable repeats, Ore Creek was designed to bring out the beauty of natural fibers. The simple shapes highlight the reoccurring pattern while the cables provide extra warmth and detail. The slouchy hat, infinity cowl, and standard cowl are all knit in the round to create a simple project with minimal finishing.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This wrap was designed exclusively for the Knit Culture Studio Club. It will be available online as a pdf download in July.
Knitting: Cowl
Pattern written Exclusively for Capitol Area Yarn Shop Cooperative Shop Hop on September 23-26, 2010. Available at the 4 Lansing area yarn shops for the first six months after release. Will be available at the end of March for download online.
Knitting: Earwarmers
This is a free pattern for the first-ever French Press Knits group knit-a-long!
Knitting: Cowl
An online tutorial for luvinthemommyhood blog! All of October 2010 there has been a battle between cozy knits vs comfy sews- show your support by whipping up this quick cowl!
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by the Swiss architecture of the Montebello Castle in Bellinzona Switzerland, this cowl is another instant-gratification piece that can be knit up quickly.
Knitting: Cowl
From January 15th until January 31st, 50% of proceeds from pattern sales go to World Vision. World Vision has worked in Haiti for 30 years and has more than 800 staff on the ground. Your gift will help them meet the immediate, urgent needs of earthquake survivors, and also enable World Vision to help the people of Haiti in the weeks and months ...
Knitting: Cowl
A simple pattern to keep you warm! I’m putting it up for a free download in order to gain designer status here on Ravelry(before the launch of the slipper pattern on Monday) and to make sure I know what I’m doing! Enjoy!