Janine Le Cras

Janine Le Cras

I learned to knit at my grandmother knee at the ages of about 7 and knitted right through school and up until my children got to an age where they refused to wear hand knits. I started knitting again seriously, about 15 years ago after a hiatus of about 9 years. Then I discovered the online knitting community. Knitting on a small island in the middle of the English Channel can be rather lonely.

Thanks to the Internet I have rediscovered my knitting mojo, learned to spin, acquired a stash ( both yarn and fibre) bought a wheel and started designing in earnest - not necessarily in that order.

Since then I have been fortunate enough to have designs accepted by several publishers.
I have designed for Magknits, Knotions, Yarn Forward, Knit Edge, Interweave Knits and have had patterns published in several books including Knitting in the Sun,Knitting in the Sun for Kids, The Joy of Sox, Sock Club and a couple of publications for Juniper Moon Farm

I enjoy a wonderful working relationship with the Girls at the Unique Sheep and have designed several things showcasing their yarns including our ongoing series of lace shawls Mystery KALs inspired by classic children’s books. So many to choose from!
The latest on the needles is Charlotte’s Web.

original designs

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Frosted Leaves
Knotions, December 2023
Wednesday Adams
Guernseygal Designs
Copyright Guernseygal Designs
Cowl of the Norns
Knotions, November 2022
James and the Giant Peach
The Unique Sheep Ravelry Store
Jacob's Ladder
Guernseygal Designs
Jack and the Beanstalk KAL
The Unique Sheep Website
Guernsey Diamonds
Knotions, November 2021
Ringu
Guernseygal Designs
  • Ringu
  • Guernseygal Designs
Wren Cowl and Mittens
Knotions, August 2021
Madeline KAL
The Unique Sheep Website
Kashmir Shawl
Knotions, May 2021
Charlotte's Web
Guernseygal Designs
Marquee Shawl
Knotions, January 2021
Goldilocks
The Unique Sheep Website
The Seventh Seal
Guernseygal Designs
Budloe Night Cowl
Knotions, October 2020
Budloe Night Fingerless Gloves
Knotions, October 2020
Sidi Bou Said
Knotions, September 2020
Arabian Nights
The Unique Sheep Website
Narnia KAL Shawl
The Unique Sheep Website
Ernouvé
Knotions, February 2020
Asagao Wrap
Knotions, December 2019
An Afternoon at the Museum
The Unique Sheep Website
Sarnia Cherie
Knotions, July 2019
The Little Engine That Could
The Unique Sheep Website
Scalloway Vest
The Unique Sheep Website
Another Chance to Shine
Guernseygal Designs
Snow White
The Unique Sheep Website
A Scandinavian Holiday
The Unique Sheep Website
Kareha Shawl
Knotions, November 2018
Nightmare Hill
Guernseygal Designs
Pac-Man Sock
Guernseygal Designs
Rapunzel Shawl
The Unique Sheep Website
Rite of Spring
Knotions, March 2018
Attakai Mitts
Knotions, February 2018
Attakai Scarf
Knotions, February 2018
Wizard of Oz Shawl
The Unique Sheep Website
L'Hiver
Knotions, January 2018
Christmas in the Tropics Shawl
The Unique Sheep Website
Summer Shell
Knit Edge magazine, Issue 11
Time Warp Socks
Guernseygal Designs
La Belle et La Bete
The Unique Sheep Website
Jewelled Sunset Shawl
Knotions, April 2017
The House on Pooh Corner
The Unique Sheep Website
Tree of Life (Yggdrasil )
The Unique Sheep Website
Cup of Joe
Knit Edge magazine, Issue 10
Frohe Weihnachten Cowl
The Unique Sheep Website
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Unique Sheep Website
Picture of Dorian Grey
Guernseygal Designs
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