Grumperina
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cowl
If you’re looking for an easy project to knit up your variegated yarns, the Winterberry Cowl is just perfect! It’s a very simple pattern which uses the Assigned Pooling technique to knit stretches of color in linen stitch to make them pop against a background of stockinette. The cowl is worked flat and side-to-side, with simple increases and de...
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Very simple and very fun! Hexathrow is a throw made out of hexagons which are knit individually, and then seamed together. Each hexagon is worked in the round from the cast-on edge to the center. The project is easily portable, and chunky yarn in beautiful colors makes the knitting fly by. Arrange the hexagons in whatever pattern you like! Thro...
Knitting: Bonnet
This adorable little hat is a wonderful way to greet spring! The soft and fluffy cashmere blend yarn is perfect for the delicate, precious heads of our tiniest bunnies. Sized newborn to 2 years old, the hat covers the ears and has chin ties to keep it in place.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Please note: I included only one version of the Volna scarf pattern in the details listed here, but many variations are possible. Three different ones are featured in the pattern! Please see here for details of the other versions, including yarn requirements, needles, finished size, etc.
Knitting: Cardigan
Here’s a great way to use up all those luxury skeins, leftover skeins, and irresistible skeins that were only available as one! This zippered cardigan makes the most of your precious fiber possessions by striping special with commonplace. (Or even two special or common yarns together: we won’t tell!) Feel that yardage stretch to create somethin...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The socks are knit from the top down, and use the following techniques: knitting in the round, reading charts, and knitting cables. The finished dimensions are 5.5” from cuff to top of heel, and about 7” foot circumference (relaxed) to fit woman’s average foot width.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Tretta hat is part of a tradition of close-fitting, beaded hats that I’ve been designing and knitting for my little cousin Sarit. The original Odessa and Black Sea hats having been lost, Tretta is the third in this series. The name is a loose derivative of the word “third” in Russian.
Knitting: Clutch
Corded is simplicity, personality, and functionality all rolled into one! The Corded bag is knit in one piece with no seaming, and requires only 1 skein of Noro Daria. When knit up, the cord-like yarn produces a fabric with considerable body, perfect for containing all your goodies. The stitch pattern appears deceivingly intricate, but it is si...