Sylvia Leake
eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads
eBook :
2 patterns
Buy these two cute Alpaca themed patterns together as an ebook and save 20%.
eBook :
2 patterns
Buy the baby blanket and cushion cover sheep themed patterns together and save 20%.
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
These cute fox and wolf themed hats have a ribbed brim and a stocking stitch body with a Fair Isle (stranded colourwork) fox or wolf repeat pattern encircling the lower section of the hat body. The hats pictured are worked using a lovely wool acrylic mix yarn in DK/light worsted weight on 4mm/US6 needles. The hats could be topped with a pompom,...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This Halloween themed hat has a ribbed brim and a stocking stitch body with a Fair Isle (stranded colour) moth and bat repeat pattern encircling the lower section of the hat body. The motifs are worked using only two colours in a row which makes this an ideal pattern for those new to Fair Isle. The hats pictured are worked using a wool and acry...
Knitting: Chart
This Chart is one of five in my Big Cats series, they can be purchased together as an ebook at a 20% discount.
Knitting: Chart
This Chart is one of five in my Big Cats series, they can be purchased together as an ebook at a 20% discount.
Knitting: Chart
This Chart is one of five in my Big Cats series, they can be purchased together as an ebook at a 20% discount.
Knitting: Chart
This Chart is one of five in my Big Cats series, they can be purchased together as an ebook at a 20% discount.
Knitting: Chart
This Chart is one of five in my Big Cats series, they can be purchased together as an ebook at a 20% discount.
Knitting: Scarf
This long, skinny cat themed scarf is knit using the double knitting technique, the finished piece is double sided and double thickness, a bit like two separate pieces being sewn together back to back, stocking/stockinette stitch is uppermost on both sides with the colours reversed on the ‘wrong side’ - although you end up with two right sides!...
Knitting: Afghan block
These cute blanket blocks are made by firstly knitting the square and then adding the bees and words using duplicate stitch, also known as Swiss Darning. However, you could use the intarsia method (following the chart) to knit them in as you go, meaning no embroidery at the end!
Knitting: Scarf
This textured scarf knits up quickly and is lovely and snugly. It has garter stitch borders with a dot stitch body and is knit flat using worsted weight yarn. The dot stitch pattern is formed by repeating four rows of instructions, making it an easy, quick knit.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This heart themed baby blanket is knit using garter stitch borders, with a stocking stitch background and moss/seed stitch for the heart motifs. This listing is for a KNITTING PATTERN to make the pictured blanket and not the actual item. The pattern is written in English.
Knitting: Pullover
This warm, chunky sweater is designed to be oversized, making it ideal for relaxing in. It features Oliver Owl, who appeared on my first published hand knit pattern sized for toddlers and young children, and remains one of my most popular patterns to this day.
Knitting: Scarf
This cosy scarf is covered in cute woodland themed motifs. It is knitted in the round so there is no wrong side and all the floats are hidden on the inside! The motifs are added using the stranded colourwork (Fair Isle) technique and there are only ever two colours in a row, which makes it a fairly easy project for those new to this technique. ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This textured beanie hat knits up quickly and is a snug fit. It has a ribbed brim with a box stitch body and is knit in the round using worsted weight yarn. The box stitch textured pattern is formed by repeating four rows of instructions, making it an easy, quick knit.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This cushion/pillow cover is a quick knit using a super chunky yarn; the borders are worked in garter stitch, the heart motif is worked in moss/seed stitch and the main body and back are knitted in stocking/stockinette stitch.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This textured beanie hat knits up quickly and is lovely and snugly. It has a ribbed brim with a dot stitch body and is knit in the round using worsted weight yarn. The dot stitch pattern is formed by repeating four rows of instructions, making it an easy, quick knit.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This textured baby blanket knits up quickly and is lovely and snugly. It has moss/seed stitch borders, with a dot stitch body. The pattern is formed by repeating four rows of instructions, making it an easy, quick knit.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
You can buy this pattern with my Shropshire Sheep Baby Blanket as an ebook and save 20%.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
You can buy this pattern with my matching Shropshire Sheep Cushion Cover as an ebook and save 20%.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This cute alpaca themed cushion/pillow cover has garter stitch borders, with an alpaca motif centred on the front, which is knitted in stocking stitch using the intarsia method (from a chart or written instructions). The back is knitted in stocking stitch with garter stitch ridges. The cover pictured is worked using a super chunky/extra bulky w...
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This cute alpaca themed baby blanket has garter stitch edges, a stocking stitch body with garter stitch ridges and a stranded colour-work alpaca repeat pattern at the top of the blanket body. The blanket pictured is worked using a super chunky/extra bulky weight, acrylic and wool mix yarn.
Knitting: Scarf
This cosy, loosely knit scarf is made up of a ribbed pattern, incorporating slipped stitches, with garter stitch edges. The pattern is formed by repeating two rows of instructions, making it an easy, quick knit. The resulting scarf is soft and squishy.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I designed this shawl to match a dress I wore to my son’s wedding, unfortunately I didn’t manage to finish the shawl in time and had to buy a jacket instead! (The shawl was finally finished three weeks too late.)
Knitting: Pullover
These sea life themed sweaters and vests have ribbed welts and bands and a stocking stitch body with a sea life motif added to the centre front using the intarsia method, there are five lovely motifs to choose from; a lobster, a crab with baby, a turtle, seahorses or a dolphin. The motifs are worked using only two colours in a row which makes t...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This farmyard animal themed cushion/pillow cover is knit using garter stitch borders, with a pig or sheep motif centred on the front, a dot stitch textured pattern surrounds the motif and covers the back. The animal motif is knit in stocking stitch using the intarsia method.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This versatile baby blanket/throw has garter stitch borders with a lacy, textured pattern for the body. There is no right or wrong side. The pattern is formed by repeating one row of instructions, making it an easy introduction to lace and texture.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Following the success of my Alpacas on a Hat pattern I decided to design a smaller alpaca picture motif to fit on a baby sized hat!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This heart themed blanket is a quick knit using a super chunky yarn; the borders and heart motif are worked in moss/seed stitch and the main body is knitted in stocking/stockinette stitch. The blanket was designed with babies in mind but could also be used as a lap blanket for children and adults. It is sized for car seats, prams, moses baskets...
Knitting: Booties, Bonnet
This cute bonnet and booties set is a quick make. They are knit flat on two needles with only one seam using two contrasting colours.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This heart themed baby blanket is knit using moss/seed stitch borders, with stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch forming the alternating plain and heart squares. The hearts stand out well in stocking stitch on the reverse stocking stitch background, which is referred to as the right side, although the blanket is reversible! The initials ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cute alpaca themed hat has a ribbed welt and a stocking stitch body with a stranded colour-work alpaca repeat pattern encircling the lower section of the hat body. Beads are used for the alpacas’ eyes, although these are optional. The hat pictured is worked using a lovely soft wool silk mix yarn in DK/light worsted weight and is topped wit...
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater was designed as a result of a request from my daughter for a chunky knit, warm, stylish top for her daily commute. She wanted moss/seed stitch included, a band of textured contrast colour on the sleeves and a turtleneck!
Knitting: Cowl
This diamond themed cowl is a super quick knit with the textured diamond pattern keeping the knitter’s interest.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
I designed these fingerless mittens to accompany my Woolly Sheep Hat and Cowl patterns. They are worked in stocking/stockinette stitch with a garter stitch pattern for the cuffs, allowing the cuffs to be turned back or left longer. Once knitted, a sheep motif is Swiss darned/duplicate stitched to the back of the hand; however the motif could be...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cute reindeer hat has a roll brim and a garter stitch body with a stocking stitch nose area and eye sockets, the nose is added as you knit by making a bobble and the eyes are added using buttons. The ears and antlers are knit separately and sewn on to the finished hat. The hat is knit flat on two needles with a seam at the back.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This robin themed hat has a ribbed welt and a stocking stitch body with a little flying robin motif Swiss Darned (duplicate stitched) on to the lower section of the hat body. The hats pictured are worked using a lovely soft pure wool yarn in worsted weight and are topped with an optional pompom.
Knitting: Cowl
This cute sheep themed cowl was designed to match my Woolly Sheep Hat pattern. It has a ribbed border followed by some stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch rows to create ridges, with the Fair Isle (stranded) sheep repeat pattern encircling the middle section of the cowl. The sheep motifs are worked using only two colours in a row which ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cute slightly slouchy hat has a garter stitch brim and a stocking stitch body with some garter stitch ridges. It is knit using two contrasting colours and topped with an optional pompom, however it could be made using one colour only. The hat is knit flat on two needles with a seam at the back.
Knitting: Booties
These lovely booties are a quick knit with a cuff design that helps them stay put! They have a garter stitch sole and sides, a stocking stitch instep and a ribbed cuff with a garter stitch fold-over. The booties are knit using two colours, however you could make them in one colour only by ignoring the colour changes! They are knit flat on two n...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Inspired by my Black Cat Fingerless Mitts pattern, I adapted the cat motif for this valentine themed hat!
Knitting: Cowl
This snowflake themed cowl was inspired by my Woolly Snowflakes Hat design. The two would make a lovely set!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This badger themed blanket is knit using garter stitch for the body of the blanket and then using the double knitting technique for the border at the top. The finished border section is double sided and double thickness, a bit like two separate pieces being sewn together back to back, stocking stitch is uppermost on both sides with the colours ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This snowflake themed hat has a ribbed welt and a stocking stitch body with a Fair Isle (stranded) snowflake repeat pattern encircling the lower section of the hat body. The snowflake motifs are worked using only two colours in a row which makes this an ideal pattern for those new to the Fair Isle technique. The hats pictured are worked using a...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Inspired by my Cosy Sheep Cowl, I decided to adapt the motifs for a Fair Isle hat pattern covering a wide age range; the sheep motifs have therefore, ended up bearing little resemblance to the cowl pattern!
Knitting: Animal Toy, Toy Plant
These cute characters would look great decorating your home for Halloween or at any time of the year! The baubles are a quick and easy knit. Using DK weight yarn the characters round body measures 5cmx5cm / 2inx2in, change the yarn weight to change their size.
Knitting: Cowl
This cosy sheep themed cowl will not only draw admiring glances, but also keep you nice and snug in the cooler weather. The colours can be changed to the recipient’s favourite!
Knitting: Scarf
This cute ‘Pink Pigs’ scarf would not only delight your little one, but also keep them nice and snug in the cooler weather. The colours can be changed to the recipient’s favourite!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cute bunny themed hat has a roll brim and a stocking stitch body with a Fair Isle (stranded) bunny repeat pattern encircling the lower section of the hat body. The bunny motifs are worked using only two colours in a row which makes this an ideal pattern for those new to Fair Isle. The hat pictured is worked using a lovely soft wool cotton ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This cute Bunny Cardigan is unisex with a v-neck and raglan sleeves. It is worked in stocking/stockinette stitch with the welts, cuffs, and button band worked in single rib. Knit side is used as right side. The cardigan is knit flat on two needles and seamed.
Knitting: Animal Toy
These cute bunnies are a quick and easy knit, designed along the lines of an egg cosy but as a softie. They would make a lovely Easter gift along with the chocolate eggs!
Knitting: Pullover
This is a detailed written knitting pattern for a cute Snowman Jumper suitable for babies and toddlers up to 48 months, the pattern includes row by row instructions, a chart and photos to help you along the way!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These woodland themed fingerless mittens feature a little woodlander animal motif on the back of the hand and some woodland fare on the palm. Choose between squirrels and nuts, hedgehogs and mushrooms, rabbits and grass or owls and leaves.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This stunning shawl is triangular shaped with an eagle hovering in the centre.
Knitting: Cup / Mug, Coffee / Tea Pot
These sweet little sheep and lambs will certainly add a cute factor to your breakfast table!
Knitting: Food Cozy
These sweet sheep will certainly add a cute factor to your breakfast table not only at Easter time but all year round. Use them to cover chocolate eggs for the children, and adults, as an Easter surprise!
Knitting: Food Cozy
These gorgeous bunnies will enhance your breakfast table not only at Easter time but all year round. Use them to cover chocolate eggs for the children as an Easter surprise!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a detailed written knitting pattern for cat themed fingerless mitts suitable for children, teens and adults, the pattern includes row by row instructions, a chart and photos to help you along the way!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a detailed written knitting pattern for Halloween themed fingerless mitts suitable for children, teens and adults, the pattern includes row by row instructions, a chart and photos to help you along the way!
Knitting: Earwarmers
This is a detailed written knitting pattern for a Halloween themed ear-warmer suitable for children, teens and adults, the pattern includes row by row instructions, a chart and photos to help you along the way!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a detailed written knitting pattern for a cute Snowman Hat suitable for babies up to 18 months, the pattern includes row by row instructions, a chart and photos to help you along the way!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cute Puppy Dog Hat has a ribbed brim and a reverse stocking stitch body with a stocking stitch face and crown. The nose is added using duplicate stitch, the eyes are beads or buttons and the ears are knit separately in garter stitch and sewn on upon completion. The hat is knit flat on two needles with a seam at the back.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cute Sheep Hat has a ribbed brim and a garter stitch body with a stocking stitch ‘face’ worked in a contrast colour using the intarsia method. The ears are knit separately in stocking stitch and sewn on upon completion. The hat is knit flat on two needles with a seam at the back.
Knitting: Booties
This is a detailed written knitting pattern in pdf format for baby sheep themed booties. The pattern includes photos and row by row written instructions. The booties are knit flat using two needles.
Knitting: Booties
This is a detailed written knitting pattern in pdf format for baby teddy bear themed booties. The pattern includes photos and row by row written instructions.
Knitting: Booties
This is a detailed written knitting pattern in pdf format for baby puppy dog booties. The pattern includes photos and row by row written instructions.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cute Baby’s Mouse Hat has a roll brim and a garter stitch body with a stocking stitch face. The ears and nose are knit separately and sewn on to the hat upon completion, the bead eyes are added as you knit by using a crochet hook (or the eyes could be added using duplicate stitch). The hat is knit flat on two needles with a seam at the back.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cute chicks baby hat has a roll brim and a garter stitch body with a stocking stitch ‘circle’ for the chirpy chicks motif. The chicks are added using duplicate stitch once the hat has been knit, however they could be added whilst knitting by using the intarsia method. Beads are used for the chicks’ eyes, but these could be replaced by a co...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cute Baby’s Bunny Hat has a roll brim and a garter stitch body with a stocking stitch face. The nose is added using duplicate stitch, the bead eyes are added as you knit by using a crochet hook (or the eyes could be added using duplicate stitch) and the ears are knit separately in stocking stich and sewn on upon completion. The hat is knit...
Knitting: Booties
This is a detailed written knitting pattern in pdf format for baby bunny booties. The pattern includes photos and row by row written instructions.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a detailed written knitting pattern in pdf format for a cute butterfly themed baby’s hat, the butterflies flutter diagonally up the side of the hat.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a detailed written knitting pattern in pdf format for a wolf themed sweater, suitable for teens and ladies. Designed by myself, the written pattern includes a chart and photos.
Knitting: Booties, Beanie, Toque
This is a detailed written knitting pattern in pdf format for a baby’s hat and booties. The pattern includes a chart, photos and row by row written instructions.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
These cute birdies would look great hanging on your tree at Christmas or around your home at any time of the year, replace the toy stuffing with lavender to naturally freshen cupboards. The baubles are quick to knit. Change the yarn weight to change their size, tension/ gauge is not an issue!
Knitting: Booties, Beanie, Toque
This is a detailed written knitting pattern in pdf format for a baby’s hat and booties. These cute accessories would look great on your little cub!
Knitting: Booties
These sweet kitten baby booties are a quick knit, worked flat with a small amount of embroidery for the facial features.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is a quick and easy project that works up in an evening - knit in red and white, add glasses and a stripy top, and you’ll have your very own Where’s Wally/Waldo themed hat!
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Snuggle up on the sofa with this original owl cushion/ pillow, he is so soft and cuddly!
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Snuggle up on the sofa with this brilliant badger pillow, he is so soft and cuddly! The pillow’s diameter is 40cm/16inches.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Snuggle up on the sofa with this fabulous fox pillow, he is so soft and cuddly! The pillow stands 23.5inches high (to the top of the ears) and 13.5inches wide (across the tummy).
Knitting: Booties
These cute booties knit up easily and quickly, so why not treat your little sweetheart to a pair! The heart buttons could be easily replaced by a simple cross stitch if you prefer.
Knitting: Booties
Welcome the pitter patter of tiny feet with these cute little mice booties! They will keep your baby happy and without so much as a squeak out of them!
Knitting: Booties
These lovely snowman booties will look adorable on your baby this winter, keeping little feet warm!
Knitting: Earflap Hat
I decided to design a Sock Monkey hat at the request of one of my daughter’s friends. It is worked flat on two needles. I have used seed stitch for the earflaps and brim, garter stitch for the intarsia mouth, ears and crown and stocking stitch for the main body. The hat is finished off with ties/tassles and a pompom using all three colours used...
Knitting: Legwarmers, Boot Cuffs / Toppers
Inspired by the lovely leaves at this time of year, I came up with the design for these boot cuffs. The cuffs fit toddler, child and women’s boots - the cuffs stretch to fit with the textured pattern becoming more ‘open’ and the leaves appearing more spaced out on the larger sized boots. They look great on all sizes!
Knitting: Booties
Inspired by all the lovely reindeer hats online, I couldn’t resist designing these adorable booties for your little one! They will be sure to look good all year round, not just at Christmas time!
Knitting: Booties, Beanie, Toque
This adorable hat and booties set will keep your little one warm and cosy in the colder weather.
Knitting: Booties, Beanie, Toque
This is a detailed written knitting pattern in pdf format for a baby’s hat and booties. These cute accessories would look great on your little tiger!
Knitting: Animal Toy
Lucy lamb is a lovable companion for children and adults alike! She loves lazy days in the sun, grazing in the grass. Lucy lamb is sure to keep everyone happy with her adorable looks and friendly nature!
Knitting: Food Cozy
I came up with this design during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The egg cosy is hat shaped and fits a medium sized egg; add a ribbon to tie under his chin and it would also make adorable headgear for your favourite teddy! I used the traditional colours of red, white and blue; however other colour combinations could be used, I’ll lea...
Knitting: Chart
This delightful dragonfly motif is a favourite with youngsters and adults alike. It looks great on the front of sweaters (or dresses for the girls) and the back of jackets; add stripes to the welts and cuffs, in the same colour as the dragonfly’s body for a co-ordinated finish! The dragonfly could also be used on pillows, cushions, afghans, bla...
Knitting: Chart
This listing is for the tractor and plough motif chart only, you will need space for 59 stitches and 43 rows.
Knitting: Chart
This listing is for the Digger motif Chart only, the Digger requires 43 stitches and 42 rows.
Knitting: Booties
These adorable kitty cat booties are sure to catch attention, your baby just won’t be able to keep their paws off them!
Knitting: Booties
These playful puppy booties are just so cute and babies would love a little pet on their feet! Although our cat would prefer kitten booties! My next project?!
Knitting: Pullover
Toddlers will love having their own little green friend on this sweater! Add space motifs to keep him company or leave him as a single motif.
Knitting: Booties
These hopping mad booties will liven up any baby’s outfit and will be sure to make other babies green with envy!
Knitting: Animal Toy
These cute owlets were inspired by my Oliver Owl Sweater motif and my daughter’s request that I should design a softie with the same fleecy, white yarn used in that design. I, therefore, decided to stick with owls and base my softie on a baby owl similar to the Oliver Owl motif and to make him a friend for company! Oliver and Olivia stand unaid...
Knitting: Chart
These gorgeous ducklings can be used in many ways. They would look really cute on the front of a sweater or the back of a cardigan for a baby or toddler. Use them individually on pockets or mittens. They make lovely repeat patterns, walking or swimming, on hats, scarves and as garment borders. Use them to enhance afghan/blanket blocks and pillo...
Knitting: Food Cozy
These cute egg cozies are perfect for delighting children and adults alike at breakfast time. They could even make an appearance at Easter, covering chocolate eggs!
Knitting: Animal Toy
These cute chicks are freestanding and quick to knit. Change the yarn weight to change their size, tension/ gauge is not an issue!
Knitting: Booties
Inspired by all the lovely sock monkey hats online, I couldn’t resist designing these adorable booties for your little star!
Knitting: Booties, Beanie, Toque
This is a detailed written knitting pattern in pdf format for a baby’s hat and booties. These cute accessories would look great on your little star!
Knitting: Cardigan
Sweet Hearts and Snowflakes is a written MACHINE KNITTING PATTERN in pdf format for a child’s cardigan. The pattern includes a choice of hearts or snowflakes for your pattern and ribbed or hemmed welts and cuffs.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Meet Perceval (Dad) and Peppy (Baby), these precious penguins are desperately seeking a devoted owner who will knit them with love!
Knitting: Animal Toy
Meet the Hoots – Harold, Hilary and Happy, the baby! This cute owl family stand unaided and are just longing for you to make them.
Knitting: Booties
A cute pattern for your baby - look great with the Robot Robert sweater! Happy Knitting!
Knitting: Pullover
Knit this lovely robot design for your baby or toddler. I have designed Robert after the request of a customer.
Knitting: Booties
These gorgeous booties would look adorable on your baby or toddler, keeping tiny feet warm in the colder weather. The penguin and snowflake motifs will delight them and can also be used for other cute projects, such as Fair Isle borders on hats and scarves or individually on mittens and pockets - the possibilities are endless!
Knitting: Chart
Winifred the Witch is a free download for the chart only with suggestions for use. She is perfect for halloween knits!
Knitting: Pullover
This is a cute and cuddley design that is perfect for toddlers. Originally published in Knitting Magazine back in 2003, issue 1, I have now rewritten this pattern as it continues to be one of my most popular designs.
Knitting: Chart
Oliver was originally published as a written pattern for a child’s sweater in Knitting Magazine, Issue 1, back in 2003 and, due to his continued popularity; I am now making the chart for the owl motif available again.
Knitting: Chart
Frederick frog is a big hit with young children on the front of a pullover/sweater! Just take care that you have enough space availiable in the width of the garment and between the hem and neckline - 49 stiches and 72 rows.
Knitting: Chart
These lovely bunnies can be used individually or as a repeat pattern(s) using colours and yarn weight of your choice. The free download includes several charts/ideas for the many ways these bunnies can be used.
Knitting: Cardigan, Beanie, Toque
This cute cardigan was designed to partner “Flower Baby”, although this pattern is suitable for boys and girls. The smiley face was inspired by the stickers given out to young children at school.