Susan Kerin
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
Sixteen flowers suitable for any thread or yarn wt, any needle sizes - enjoy trying several combinations. Featured projects were worked in 4-ply worsted and crochet hooks sizes 5-F to 8-H, and 4-ply worsted. Written comprehensively, user-friendly. PDF download upon verified payment.
Knitting: Throw
In the Pinky But Blue includes a second motif option in broken seed stitch. 16 knitted squares for counterpanes result. Flowers are knitted. Finished measurement approx. 44x44”. Lots of tips and photo how-tos.
Crochet: Throw
Project includes working 5-½” squares with close stitching, micro borders, top-stitching, front and back post stitches, and a lacy border full of texture – all making for another great variation of the go-to stash busting granny afghan! Border includes a good mix of textural stitches creating great dimension and a gentle ruffled border band. AN...
Crochet: Throw
Volumes of brilliantly colored textural stitches; a bounty of different kinds of stitches to enjoy working. Pattern begins with crochet I-cord pieces. Of 4-ply worsted.
Knitting: Throw
Nine alternating boxes of squares. Works up quickly on size 10-1/2 needles in three panels; provisional cast ons, garter border bands, cross sts at intersections, invisible joins, thick band edge top stitch for the finishing touch. Additional notes for advanced knitters wishing to work body in one piece. Lots and lots of how tos/with photos for...
Crochet: Throw
Rainbow afghan completed with 13 skeins of 4-ply knitting worsted of primary or pastel colors.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Betty Hat of 3-ply sport wt yarn (thin yarn!). Worked with very large size needle to create great stretch and softness. It ends up feeling very lofty and like putting your hands into a cloud. The piece is knitted on circular needles as a long tube. The tube is then folded in half, creating a double-thick hat, but still very soft with stretch an...
Crochet: Coaster
3-Step Crochet Coaster or Hot Pad pattern, with page after page of how-to photos, Items in photos are of 4-ply worsted using J-10 andG-6 hks, finished measurement for coaster/hot pad is 6-7”.
Knitting: Scarf
End bundled scarf in knit with crochet picot baubles edging. Provisional cast on. Size 8 knitting needles. Gauge: 9 sts = 2”. Pictured scarf completed with 3 6-oz skeins of Caron Simply Soft. Finished measurements 10”x72” approx. Drapes really nice.
Knitting: Throw
Baby Hex features the basic pattern and features a lovely, billowy, thick ruffle. Multi-Hex is yet another version knitting fewer rounds for each motif. Knit on circular needles as well as two-needles for fractional portions. Borders are knit-on; with a crochet edge (exclusive edge pattern) option on Lavender Hex for crocheters. There is also a...
Knitting: Throw, Bedspread, Baby Blanket
One pattern worked five different ways. Textures in the Cream Diamonds Hexed come together deceivingly with a special stitch process to create three dimensional blocks. Lavender Hex knitting results in three dimensional blocks from a different and reverse angle than the Cream Hex. Baby Hex features the basic pattern and features a lovely, billo...
Knitting: Throw, Bedspread
Baby Hex features the basic pattern and features a lovely, billowy, thick ruffle. Multi-Hex is yet another version knitting fewer rounds for each motif. Knit on circular needles as well as two-needles for fractional portions. Borders are knit-on; with a crochet edge (exclusive edge pattern) option on Lavender Hex for crocheters. There is also a...
Crochet: Throw, Bedspread
Hexed Medallion motifs. 7 motifs worked in the round. Fractional motifs worked by row. Worked motifs have a lot of depth (3-D look).
Crochet: Stitch pattern
Another pattern spin-off from the go-to crochet i-cord pattern that you’ll find you just can’t live without for multiple tassels, ties, and embellishment applications.
Crochet: Throw
lots of texture; bonus free motif included in pattern. Finished measurements 48-50” sq. Options to make in any combination of the three motifs. Photo with ‘Garfield’ and the afghan is absent the border yet.
Crochet: Throw
A throw of three-dimensional proportions! Motifs begin as a donut; then the donut center gets layered with spokes (crocheted separately) added in a round turning the donut circle into a hexagon, and then surrounding it with baubles of double crochet clusters. Thirty-seven motifs form a finished hexagonal throw; easier than it looks! 48-50” diam...
Knitting: Throw
Baby Hex features the basic pattern and features a lovely, billowy, thick ruffle. Multi-Hex is yet another version knitting fewer rounds for each motif. Knit on circular needles as well as two-needles for fractional portions. Borders are knit-on; with a crochet edge (exclusive edge pattern) option on Lavender Hex for crocheters. There is also a...
Crochet: Throw
I am very focused on writing patterns in a comprehensive way for all skill levels, with additional how-tos, tips, photos, etc. for a positive experience for knitters and crocheters.
Crochet: Cape
Lena Capelet crocheted in knitting worsted, with yoke completed in steel hook size 00, body in K 10-/2 hk. Collar can be worked 3 ways: as shown in photo, Nehru (turned up), or lapel V-neck. Eyelets at bottom of yoke. Photo shown with Pearl Buttons. Model is size 6-8 small. Worked from neck down. Cluster picots at neck edge. Finish edging is si...
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
Free crochet flower pattern under “Free Stuff”. This is a tutorial-oriented pattern covering several stitch techniques. Multi colored version.
Knitting: Throw
Knit meets crochet & crochet meets knit in the ‘Madaline’ afghan just posted at www.SkerinKnittingandCrochet.com Just enough of both if you can’t decide whether your’re in the mood to knit or crochet. Of 4-ply worsted. Finished measurement approx. 44x54”
Knitting: Throw
Myrna Loy Afghan knit pattern is a selection of TWO AFGHAN PATTERNS IN ONE PATTERN … two options for cable pattern - one has defined cables, or you may like the ‘textural play’ cables. In 4-ply worsted.
Crochet: Throw
Paneled Lace - Layered textures all come together, with a layered border band as well. Lots of texture, lots of lace! Of 4-ply worsted.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Pickup stitch pillow in knit with crochet cluster edge. Lots of fun using picking up stitches skills. Good project for stash busting. Keep a count of ridges and rows and pillow is done in no time. Finished approx. 12-13″ with pillow form. Photo how-to included showing where to pick up stitches on garter edges. In 4-ply worsted yarn. Skill level...
Knitting: Throw
All in knit. Big white eyelet flowers are worked on two needles. Black eyelet edge to match white flowers.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Prayer Shawl in easy crochet pattern stitch works up fast. Worked in rows, then lace border with picots done in rounds, 18x58”. Sample in photo of Caron Simply Soft.
Crochet: Scarf
$3.00 Pattern. Reversible Scarves – In several weights; make it thick, thin, extra warm, super soft, lots of choices and needle sizes. Two different reversible patterns that look great on both sides. One pattern is stacked clusters; one is fluted clusters, with options on numbers of stitches to stack.
Crochet: Edging
Crochet border edging pattern creates a tubular/round result. There are several versions of the pattern included. Full photo how-tos.
Crochet: Throw, Bedspread
Scrabble Rules!!! 225 blocks make a scrabble board. Alphabet cubes at each intersections.
Crochet: Throw
Highly textural afghan includes working clusters, post stitches, top chain stitching, Worked in panels, two of the panels easily merge into the top and bottom border bands for a seamless transition. Border is worked in a large hook holding three strands of yarn with a different twist on the single crochet finishing touch! Afghan worked in two c...
Crochet: Throw
All kinds of stitches goin’ on! Strategically placed multiple textures abound, including posts, chains, trebles, top-chains, clusters, chenille, crosses, special joining and finishing techniques. Comprehensively written, includes many photo how-tos.
Knitting: Throw
Made with 51 oz. of 4-ply knitting worsted using size 8 knitting needles. finished measurements approx. 49x63”
Crochet: Throw
lots of texture; bonus free motif included in pattern. Finished measurements 48-50” sq. Options to make in any combination of the three motifs. Photo with ‘Garfield’ and the afghan is absent the border yet.
Knitting: Throw
Working this is all about the fun of picking up stitches – all in garter. Each time a motif color is finished, the motif is that much closer to being completed, as the motif is made all in one piece. Instructions include how-tos with photos. All flowers are knitted. Stems are top-chain (slip st). Knit border panels of lace stitch and knit picot...
Crochet: Accessories - Other
This pattern is based upon the double-sided and reversible properties of crochet i-cord and its many uses. This variation of the pattern adds picots and extra elasticity. Since this band is elasticized, it will provide excellent give and work well as an embellishment on garments or accessories.