Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer
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Mix-and-match ensemble of hat, crew socks and fingerless mittens to knit in two colors of DK weight yarn of your choice and size 6/0 seed beads.
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Beaded scarf and matching split-cuff anklets to make eyes turn your way. Knit these in two colors of DK weight yarn of your choice and size 6/0 seed beads.
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3 patterns
3 projects in one pattern! Hat, Neck Warmer, and 2 styles of Wrist Warmers.
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3 patterns
Here are three styles of beautiful hand coverings styled for under-the-cuff wear to give the look of layering. The Lace Filigree pattern stitch might appear complicated to knit, but is surprisingly simple!
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2 patterns
Yummmmm! Matching set of beaded anklet socks and fingerless mittens have red “cherry” ribbed legs covered by peak-a-boo “chocolate” honeycomb eyelet turn-down cuffs. The wavy twisted stitch accent on sock heels, foot, and hand of the fingerless mittens suggest a drizzling of chocolate.
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Create a statement in lace, and wear it with pizazz. Slimming chevrons and stylized fleur-de-lis arranged symmetrically in narrow lace bands are knitted from end-to-end in one piece. No grafting or seams to sew.
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3 patterns
An elegant coordinating set of reversible lace scarf, headband, and mitts or muffatees to keep neck, head, hands and arms warm on cool days. The undulating lacy design is reminiscent of a softly flowing river on quiet afternoons. With just two simple lace pattern rows that repeat, any of these items would be suitable for even a beginning lace knitter to make.
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2 patterns
Lace Leaves includes an appealing beginner lace scarf plus a follow-on advancing skills project. You’ll enjoy knitting one or both of these companion scarves featuring interlinked lace leaves. You might even think about making one for yourself and the other for a friend.
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2 patterns
Indulge yourself! A stylish hat and fingerless mitts that are so easy to make in luxury yarn already plied with crystals or other accent yarn of your choice.
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2 patterns
From the pattern description: So delicate and exquisite, the beauty of lace is further embellished with sparkling beads in these eye-catching match-ups for hands and feet. Make either or both of the Hand Warmers and Socks for yourself. They make great gifts that are sure to be well received, too.
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10 patterns
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This Mittens and Hat set features colorful stylized Norwegian snowflakes and trees. Just like real snowflakes, each snowflake is different and unique.
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Pullover
From the pattern description: Use any yarn knit at a suitable gauge for this on-the-bias sweater. The 3-to-2 bias construction in the body of the sweater makes a fabric with extra drape, ad offers exciting design possibilities when using variegated yarns or multiple yarns of similar weight knit in easy stripes.
Knitting: Doll Clothes - Other
A Bit of Lace Dolly Shawl is a great way to have fun learning on a small shawl before putting the time into a larger shawl. You’ll learn
Knitting: Socks
Stitch instructions: Written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The design of these lace and cable-icious sandal socks was inspired by a twist on the saying “A Twist of Fate”. Twisty lace columns alternate with lacy mesh enclosed in non-binding cable crossings. The result is lots of elasticity for a good fit across a range of sizes.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A touch of beads in alternating light and dark accent colors adds sparkle and stylish class to this lace fashion scarf that is wide enough to be worn as a shoulder stole.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Beaded lace borrows inspiration from the stunning architecture of the famous Alhambra castle in Spain.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Summary: Shawl has a wing shape that hugs the shoulders. Knitting starts with just a few stitches at the top and works downward.
Knitting: Placemat
Knit a bit of fictional history with this 39-star placemat size version of a red, white and blue flag. The lacy feather and fan stripes symbolize the flag waving in the breeze. The 5-pointed stars are created with a nifty combination of knit stitch and simple embroidery.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Stitch instructions: Written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Toeless Sock
These dressy over-the-calf stirrup leg warmers (otherwise known around here at the HeartStrings studio as Sock-Not Leggings) omit the bulk of a complete sock since there is no heel or toe.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Foot circumference (unstretched): 6 (7.5, 9, 10.5)“.
Knitting: Scarf
Bead Skinny Skarf is a play on words, reflecting on the fashion of cinching in a waist to look skinny. Bead Skinny gives the illusion of cinching the curvy lines of the faux eyelet cable with a pretty bead.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Do you love beads and glitz? Then this one is for you. Although the colorwork might appear involved, the slip-stitch color knitting is simple because you only need to handle one yarn color at a time. The beads give an added depth of color and look of complexity to an otherwise simple beaded knitting technique.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Stitch instructions: Charted beaded lace stitch instructions.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Summary: Top down socks with beads detailing the cabled cuff.
Knitting: Cuffs, Mid-calf Socks
Matching socks and wrist warmers feature framed panels of stylistic beaded flowers in 8 sizes for child small through adult extra large, so everyone can wear a pretty set! Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Bookmark
Beads accentuate the flowing lines of this lace pattern made into an elegant bookmark. The edges are naturally wavy because of the separation of decreases from compensating yarn overs. A nice touch to complement the placement of beads in the knitting.
Knitting: Bookmark
So delicate and exquisite - the beauty of lace combined with tiny beads! This pattern is a mini study in four variations of a helix cable design for you to explore and compare the effect of different beaded lace techniques.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Here are three styles of beaded hand coverings designed for under-the-cuff wear to give the look of layering. Pretty enough to even wear by themselves! All three styles have a special elegance with their contoured beaded edging and bead-embellished lace.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Beaded Lux Shawl is truly a luxurious shawl featuring luxury yarn, textured lace and all-over beaded accents. Make as we did with Buffalo Gold Lux yarn, a yummy blend of bison down, cashmere, silk and Tencel, or choose your own favorite blend of luxury fibers.
Knitting: Bracelet
Celebrate luck and laughter in the Irish tradition by gifting Beaded Shamrock Bracelets to friends and family. The basic knit stitch and an easy beading technique make this quick and fun for anyone to knit.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Yarn amounts: Adult medium (large) using a total of 285 (365) yards fingering weight yarn as follows: natural white 115(150) yards, green 170(215) yards. Shown in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock colors #0ns Natural and #20ns Pine.
Knitting: Scarf, Headwear - Other
Summary: A beaded lace, circular scarf to wear around the neck or over the head.
Knitting: Sachet, Ball, Decorative - Other
Relieve tensions with a soothing Beaded Stress Ball.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Beads: Size 8/0 glass seed beads - 336 (approximately 12g).
Knitting: Cuffs
Give the gift of friendship with a heartfelt, hand-knitted beaded bracelet. The basic knit stitch and an easy bead knitting technique make Beading Hearts Friendship Bracelet quick and fun for even a beginning bead knitter.
Knitting: Tee
Capricious leafy patterns are cleverly arranged in a lace sweater styled as a boatneck T-top.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Bearfoot Over the Shoulder is a different angle on the one-sided Möbius.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Beads: Size 8/0 seed beads (24 gold, 72 green, 150 red - or your choice of colors). Optional jingle bell.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This gem of a stole is made in jewel-tone colors of narrow lace strips that are joined as the panels are knitted, thus eliminating the need for any sewing later on. There are three sets of strips, each in a different color. The undulating edges around the stole and between the strips add movement and interest to this eye-catching stole.
Knitting: Coaster, Ornamental Flower
Believe it or not, Bits of Lace Oak Leaf is a bit of lace edging. The design features an interesting lace edging construction built around an I-cord stem.
Knitting: Brooch, Hanging Ornament, Decorative - Other
Bead “ornaments” peek in and out of the trellis lace branches on this tiny traditional-looking Christmas tree. The branch tips are formed with serrated edging, giving a realistic look.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lace pattern: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Vest
A shapely unbuttoned vest patterned with bold relief diamond motifs in an easy knit-purl bias chevron stitch. Bold Diamonds Vest knits up quickly on large needles and bulky yarn of your choice for winter or summer wear.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
As enjoyable to knit as it is lovely to wear. This light-as-a-breeze stole features a field of flower-like medallions centered with nupp “buds”.
Knitting: Neck / Torso
Here is a quick and easy-to-knit dickey suitable for both guys and gals. Using far less yardage than an entire sweater, you can still get the look of a sweater in a luxury fiber by wearing this dickey under an open-collared shirt, V or crew neck shirt.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
One skein solid, one skein multicolor, to make one pair. Simple cable pattern in leg, multicolored heel and toe.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Notes: Charted instructions. Lace weight or fingering/jumper weight yarn as preferred, 4 stitches/inch (laceweight) or 3¾ stitches/inch (fingering/jumper weight) suggested. Adjusts smaller or larger with change in yarn and corresponding change in needle size and yardage.
Knitting: Scarf
Jackie’s summary: The clustered threads used as the main pattern stitch in this scarf concentrate the colors of variegated yarn in a lovely way. Also, the way the threads meet and cross each other reminds me of the child’s game “cat’s cradle.”
Knitting: Pullover
Graceful bands of lace motifs symbolic of water, pebbles, and flowers adorn the beautiful Chevron Lace Gardens blouse.
Knitting: Vest
This buttoned cardigan vest is designed to work up easily and quickly. A “when you’re done, you’re done pattern”! The knitting is worked entirely in one piece, with bands and buttonholes knit as-you-go. Once the knitting is complete, only the shoulders need to be joined and buttons attached. Design features are a bold textured chevron pattern a...
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
Summary: Here’s a gorgeous Christmas stocking in traditional holiday colors and a classic Norwegian 8-pointed star motif. The pattern was originally published in the format of a holiday greeting card.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Charts included: Cuff and leg patterns.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Charts included: Cuff and leg patterns.
Knitting: Cowl
Circular Perspectives infinity scarf / cowl showcases the new Mountain Colors Perspectives yarn kit that includes 5 gradient colors of Crazyfoot yarn. To get maximum enjoyment from Mountain Colors Perspectives yarn, I’ve designed this pattern to use up almost every bit of all 5 mini-skein colors.
Knitting: Collar
This stunning little accessory can be used as both a detached collar and a fancy coronet headband. Knit it up quickly using just 50 yards of worsted weight yarn. Ours is made in silky mohair from Australian Angora Goats.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Lace patterns: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Cowl
The HeartStrings Cowl Dickey is a quick, easy-to-knit woman’s dickey. The loose-fitting draped neckline results in a comfortable accessory that will fit almost anyone. Treat yourself to a luxury yarn like Buffalo Gold’s Earth Lite (takes just one skein!); the bison down will feel like heavenly decadence. Wear it with a plain sweater or shirt to...
Knitting: Scarf
Stitch instructions: Written and charted stitch instructions.
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
From the pattern description: Make a colorful string bag for your next eco-friendly shopping trip. A bag that scrunches down to next to nothing until needed; then expands to accommodate more fiber stash purchases or whatever. It’s a great bag to take to the beach or poolside, too!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Beads in a lighter color (daylight) and darker color (shadows) embellish the twining columns of stitches on these charming cabled socks. This pattern includes instructions for two styles — one with a playful beaded fringe cuff (can be worn 2 ways); the other with the more refined look of a plain cuff.
Knitting: Scarf
Stitch instructions: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Doll Clothes - Other
This small shawl is designed to learn and practice neck-down construction and basic techniques for making a Faroese-style shawl. The size is suitable for 18” dolls and teddy bears, making it a delightful gift for a lucky doll or teddy bear lover!
Knitting: Doll Clothes - Other
Who can resist a dolly or teddy bear, especially one dressed in a lace shawl you’ve knitted?
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Skill level: For the experienced or confident sock knitter who likes something a bit challenging or different.
Knitting: Scarf
Dragonfly Dreams debuted at Patternfish as a first-run World Exclusive and was the very close 2nd runner-up in their Patternfish 10’000th Design Competition announced in the November 2011 Patternfish Newsletter. Thanks to everyone who voted!
Knitting: Scarf
Sizing: Sized for Small-Medium (Large-Extra Large). Planned finished measurement: Length - 25 (29½)“; total width of panels as measured along diagonals - 63 (77) “.
Knitting: Cloche Hat
Note: The pattern includes instructions for both the hat and the coordinating mitts.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Note: The pattern includes instructions for both the mitts and coordinating hat.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Yardage note: 4 colors sportweight, EACH 50(80,100,135,150,170,195,220) yards to make 4 socks in mix-and-match colors as shown.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Yardage guidelines: 200 yards 32” wide neck scarf size, 600 yards for small shoulder wrap 54”, or 1000 yards for full size shoulder wrap72”; 6 stitches/inch; size US 5/3.75mm needles suggested. Easily adjusts to other weights of yarn with corresponding adjustment in needle size and yardage.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
The elements of design in this lovely knitted masterpiece are merely three traditional Shetland lace motifs. It is the simple change in sequencing the order amongst the repeated motifs that produces the seemingly complex designs of negative and positive space.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These delightful fingerless gloves keep hands and wrists warm. The tapered fit, DK weight yarn and an easy-to-read zig zag lace stitch pattern make these simple and quick to knit.
Knitting: Scarf
Ethereal Fichu is a a sheer and flowing long triangular shoulder wrap knit in geometric lace motifs. This is a good project to make in a special exotic fiber you’ve always wanted, as it requires only a small amount of laceweight yarn.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks are ribbed at the ankle (instead of the top!) and comfortably support an eyelet-patterned cuff with a pretty scalloped edge. Another petite eyelet pattern decorates the foot.
Knitting: Pullover
From the pattern description: Classic styled woman’s knit top with dainty cable-like eyelet pattern arranged in columns alternating with columns of single ribbing. This sweater features a straight body line, near elbow length sleeves, raglan-shaped yoke and scoop neckline.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lace pattern: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Scarf
Dainty fairy motifs at one end of this scarf transform into flowers at the other end. Bead embellishment defines the fairy heads and flower buds. Taking advantage of the natural bias of the lace stitch patterns, a scalloped edging frames the entire piece.
Knitting: Scarf
Take a flight of fantasy as you knit Feather Soft Scarf.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Knit a special blanket for a special baby that is impressive, yet practical. The Filigree Lace-edged Baby Blanket combines a pleasingly reversible Filigree lace stitch around the edges with a cushiony garter stitch center for cuddly warmth. This predominantly solid-fabric blanket is great for those who want a bit of lace, yet are concerned abou...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Delight yourself with the color and texture of Flames of Fall. Beads and flames of lace endue a soft glow of warmth in this pleasingly reversible stole.
Knitting: Cowl
Notes: Can use fingering or laceweight yarn. Charted and written pattern stitch instructions are included in the downloadable pattern.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This design is also published in the cd book 50 Socks – 50 States available from Sirius Knitting Publications and Crystal Palace Yarns. Contact proflauraATfirststepinternetDOTcom for purchase info.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Wrap yourself like royalty in this majestic cape shawl. Beads embellish fleur de lis medallions against a background of trellis lace stitch.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Stitch instructions: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Picture early morning walks on the beach and looking out over gently breaking waves through the morning haze.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Start this lusciously fluid triangle shawl with a stunning 10” wide lace edging for a different take on triangle shawl construction.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
758 (866, 974) size 8/0 (3 mm diameter) glass seed beads, approximately 20 (22.5, 25) g
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This semi-circular lace shawl, in alternating wedges of 2 harmonious colors, features a fluted hem and scooped neckline turned back into an asymmetric collar.
Knitting: Neck / Torso
Handsome Dickey is a quick and easy-to-knit dickey suitable for teens, men and women. It’s great to wear as a casual dress-up under a shirt, crew neck sweater or sweatshirt. The dickey is knitted starting with a nicely patterned turtleneck then proceeds seamlessly to the raglan-style yoke.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lace pattern: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Bookmark
A spiral illusion of beads within a lace mesh ground. Instructions include pointed and rectangular bookmark styles.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Honeycomb Shadow Lace coordinates a lighter-color textured yarn and a darker color smooth yarn to give 3-dimensional illusion of shadows inside the spaces.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
The concept for this cover-up was based on a vintage garment style. However, this design is updated with a modern-day relaxed fit and easy-knitting circular construction.
Knitting: Scarf
Knit this short ascot-like scarf and wear a heart on your heart. The knitted lace mesh simulates the look of filet lace crochet or darned netting, but is actually knitted. A boldly outlined heart motif at each of end of the scarf is set against the background of lace mesh.
Knitting: Cup / Mug
Go Green with this cute beaded shamrock cup cozy to celebrate luck and laughter in the Irish tradition.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Stitch instructions: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Decorative Ornament
Stitch instructions: Written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Scarf
Here is a nicely reversible scarf in a beautiful organically flowing design. An easy trellis lace stitch combines with interwoven lattice of textured knit-purl spot cables that appear to be floating.
Knitting: Pullover
The Lace and Ribs Sweater features scoop neck and set-in short sleeves. The name comes from three stitch patterns in lace and ribbed textures that are arranged in a flattering “V” on front and back of the sweater. The scoop neckline is finished with a folded band of picot-type edging.
Knitting: Bookmark
Got the lace bug? Here is a cute lace bookmark to make from a bit of hand knit lace edging and ribbon.
Knitting: Bookmark
Lace Cable Bookmark is a pretty lace design to introduce knitting lace from charted instructions. Don’t be scared, though. Even if you have not used charts in the past, there are written instructions to help ease your way into feeling comfortable using charts (if you want to).
Knitting: Bookmark, Decorative - Other
This ornate cross is knitted as a wide lace strip of just 4 rows. The shaping occurs during bind off using an interesting seamless construction. Instructions are provided for making with or without beads. The Lace Cross can be used as a bookmark, communion gift, mounted and framed, or a thoughtful Christian token of friendship.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This beret is constructed in the style of a lace doily with a center start and repeating medallions. The beret is flattering and lightweight for fashionable wear without flattening your hairdo.
Knitting: Towel
Special pricing is available for KnitHeartStrings KAL members. Go to the Lace Embellished Towel KAL page at the HeartStrings site. Be sure to be logged in with your KnitHeartStrings username/password to see your best discount depending on your KnitHeartStrings membership level.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This is a tribute to my northern neighbors.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lace Starlight is a luscious stole knitted in an interesting and lovely dropped stitch lace pattern. The radiating strands of yarn remind us of rays of starlight.
Knitting: Doily
Decorate a plain hem-stitched linen doily with a dainty lace edging knitted of fine linen thread. This showpiece doily will look amazing anywhere you want a mini-covering under something to protect furniture while displaying your lace knitting at the same time.
Knitting: Throw
From the pattern description: Even adults deserve a favorite blanket in which to cuddle and shut out the cares of the world! I am a firm believer that not all lace needs to be in tiny yarn on tiny needles. This beautiful and practical lace blanket is a perfect example of “moose lace”, i.e. lace knitted in a large gauge in heavier yarn. The lace...
Knitting: Scarf
Lacy InterLACEments features a sampling of stitch patterns for both knitted lace and lace knitting.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Crisp outlines of cable stitches frame a back-drop of lace. This wrap is named after the corn fiber yarn in which it was made and photographed. The cables are carried out to each edge of the wrap, preserving the overall flow of the curving lines.
Knitting: Doily
Snow is beautiful, especially when you can stay warm and cuddly indoors while knitting snowflakes. This small snowflake medallion starts at the center and grows in lacy rounds until completed with a free-form lace bind off technique.
Knitting: Doily
Knitted lace snowflakes! I have always been intrigued by the fact that in God’s handywork, no two snowflakes are alike. This pattern includes 2 types of construction, each quite different from the other, plus variations for knitting snowflake medallions.
Knitting: Scarf
The fluid design of the Lead or Follow Lace Scarf is a wonderful study in the behavior of lace knitting when yarn overs are placed in various positions relative to the compensating decrease.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Lace pattern: charted instructions.
Knitting: Scarf
Thanks to my testers: Jani22, darbyrose, and socbaker.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
Tiny and adorable. This little beaded pumpkin will be the hit of your fall holiday decorating and entertaining.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Loganberry is a very lacy crescent shawl with cable lace edging.
Knitting: Scarf
Yarn: Requires 200 yards/70 g bright multicolored chenille, 200 yards/50 g boucle loop or brushed mohair. A smooth strong yarn to carry the beads.
Knitting: Necklace
Fine and fancy lace beadwork to be knit into a necklace purse or either of two styles of bookmarks.
Knitting: Scarf
Lace patterns: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Socks
From the pattern description: A home for orphan balls of yarn! These socks are a fun way to use up a single ball of yarn in each of two colors.
Knitting: Decorative Ornament
Beads: Size 10/0 or 11/0 glass seed beads.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
Misty Soft is a double-sided infinity scarf with no edges and no wrong side showing. Finished as one continuous piece with “fake grafting”, the loop can be draped casually twice around the neck as a cowl, worn elegantly over your head and once around your neck, or simply as a loop scarf.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Stitch instructions: Written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Throw
This attractive, practical afghan is an example of “moose lace”, i.e. lace knitted in a heavier yarn than usual. The lace makes this afghan lighter in weight for its size, yet pleasingly warm and snuggly.
Knitting: Scarf
From the pattern description: This lightweight, sparkly fashion scarf is a double treat for lovers of lace and beaded knitting. The design features laceweight yarn in closely-toned hues that is doubled to achieve added richness and depth, not to mention the bonus of quicker knitting.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Create a masterpiece in color and texture to wrap your body in style and comfort. Palette of Colors Shrug features an interplay of tonal harmony across coordinated colorways of heavier textured yarn and smooth fine yarn.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
From the pattern description: Knitted with red yarn, these simple yet fascinating socks alternate blue and white beads in a simple knit and purl pattern. The stripes of beads in the cuff suggest the U.S. flag proudly waving in the breeze.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
From the pattern description: This red-white-blue variation of the #A80 Peppermint Sticks 2 Socks pattern is worked in three colors instead of two, and has optional embroidered 5-point stars on the heel flap. The cuff is worked side-to-side in a simple knit and purl welted ribbing of red and white stripes. The jag and swirl of the striped cuff ...
Knitting: Scarf
Description: Narrow panels of lace play counterpoint against the zig-zagging path of variegated color along this scarf. Easy to knit on just a few stitches, and enjoyable to wear in a variety of ways. Length and/or width are easily adjusted for your preferences, or to the amount of yarn you have.
Knitting: Scarf
Beads: 214 size 6/0 (4mm diameter) approx 18 g for planned dimensions of scarf.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Stitch instructions: Charted lace cuff.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stitch instructions: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Yarn: Knit with 2 colors of sport weight yarn.
Knitting: Tube Sock
Color pattern: Charted color instructions.
Knitting: Cardigan
Softly with a whisper of lace, this sweater is a masterpiece in concomitant simplicity and elegance.
Knitting: Scarf
Stitch pattern: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Pullover
This casual, loose-fitting long-sleeved sweater in coordinating yarns is fun to knit with its variety of texture stitch pinstripes.
Knitting: Coaster, Washcloth / Dishcloth, Doily
Bring a little bit of knitting art into your kitchen, bath, or dining entertainment. Make this practical, small piece of flower-inspired “art” that you can use as a facecloth (pictured here in a boudoir gift basket), tabletop coaster/doily, or stylish kitchen dishcloth.
Knitting: Doily
Here’s a trio of lace leaf designs to delight anyone and everyone. I chose autumn colors in memory of the piles of leaves I loved to jump into.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Pleasing Reversibility in Lace is the answer to a completely wearable stole. The design features reversible double diamond motifs silhouetted by eyelets. A knit-as-you-go textured lace border frames the entire piece.
Knitting: Neck / Torso - Other
The Polo Dickey is a versatile sweaterette suitable for wearing under V-neck sweaters, open-necked shirts, etc. A dickey is just right for occasions when an entire shirt under a sweater would be too much. Yet you need a little bit of extra warmth, or you want the look of layered fashion without the extra layers.
Knitting: Drawstring Bag
Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch will give your yarn balls a pretty dress-up while protecting the yarn itself. The drawstring loops can also be placed over your arm for on-the-go knitting. Even your fussiest balls will love being tamed by this protective pouch.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This lusciously flowing shrug in delicate cabled lace speaks for itself. It is knitted cuff to cuff with no seams to sew. Our model is appropriately made in a soft metallic-enhanced yarn plied with tiny glass seed beads to really “put on the glitz”.
Knitting: Cowl
Lusciously soft and warm, this lace neck muff is designed so that it can be worn in either a cowl or yoke style.
Knitting: Edging
Make these baby socks quick-as-a-wink by knitting a small amount of lace edging and attaching to ready-made baby socks. It’s a nice hand-made touch with a small amount of time and materials invested.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
From the pattern description: The concept for these colorful tie-dyed looking socks came from a friend who is an avid Arlo Guthrie fan. The socks are easily fitted and comfortable wearing because of the simple ribbed stitch pattern that I designed for a good amount of elasticity. The slipped stitches also add a bit of design interest while nice...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This classically stylish stole in hand dyed yarn features mock cables with a border of herringbone lace. A special technique is used in this pattern to alternate two balls of hand dyed yarn every row in a way that avoids both yarn strands being carried up the same edge.
Knitting: Scarf
An elegant yet simple lightweight dressy scarf. The main pattern is a mock eyelet cable, surrounded by a border of garter stitch and herringbone lace designed for a beautifully draping reversible lace scarf. The choice of a subtly varicolored or multi-toned yarn will introduce a rich amalgamation of gradual color changes into the lace and cable...
Knitting: Vest
From the pattern description: Ribbed Diamonds is a handsome man’s V-neck pullover vest in a clean-cut textured pattern stitch. Knitted circularly with no seams to sew.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This project is planned for hand-dyed multi-colored lace weight yarn with a colorway repeat of 54” (i.e. yarn was dyed in a 54” skein).
Knitting: Collar
Turn a plain outfit into something special with this dazzling lace collar worked in Tilli Tomas Rock Star, a sumptuous silk yarn plied with beads, or your choice of DK / worsted weight yarn. This collar knits up quickly on size 7 US / 4.5 mm needles using only 60 yards of yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
Summary: Short-sleeved lace pullover. Knit in the round.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stitch instructions: Charted and written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Accessories
This is a quick and easy-to-knit woman’s dickey for a casual dress-up under a crew neck sweater or sweatshirt. The designers calls call this a scrunch-turtleneck because it is a loose-fitting cross between a turtleneck and a cowl, resulting in a comfortable accessory that will fit most anyone.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Seemingly Seamless 2-Needle Preemie Hat is simply knit flat back and forth on 2 needles. What is clever is a technique that hides the seam in plain view.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Jackie E-S redefines the traditional triangle shawl with a shallower profile worked side-to-side beginning with just 4 stitches. The cable-ribbed lace pattern softens the edges in beautifully scultped outlines. A bonus is that the pattern is pleasingly reversible, giving you the freedom to wear this shawl in a multitude of ways that take advant...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The wide-angle construction of this lace-bordered wrap results in a flattering cross between triangle shawl and long stole. The plain garter stitch center area allows the colors of hand-dyed yarns to be highlighted in a lacy garment in a simple, yet effective way.
Knitting: Pullover
Stitch instructions: Written stitch instructions (stitches used are stockinette and garter stitch only)
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The bold lines of textured diamonds play against tweedy multicolors in these socks featuring a delightful patterned heel. Shapely Sandal Socks provide snuggly warmth even on cool days in sandals or open-backed slippers.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stitch instructions: Charted.
Knitting: Cowl
From the pattern description: This smoke ring is knitted circularly to make a seamless tube. Although the lace pattern looks complicated, the spectacular results are accomplished with a stitch sequence that is repetitive and relatively easy.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Classic great fitting ribbed socks with distinctive styling. Easy-to-knit left and right-angled lines of eyelets embellish ribbing on legs. Another design feature is the subtle “eye of partridge” diamond pattern on the heel flap, an interesting yet easy variation of the common slip-stitch heel.
Knitting: Cuffs, Cup / Mug
Stitch instructions: Written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Cowl
This versatile accessory can be worn pulled down around the neck to lay on the shoulders as a dressy cowl neckline, or pulled up over the head as an elegant head covering.
Knitting: Scarf
Yarn: This pattern includes instructions for making the scarf in worsted, sport, or fingering weight yarn. Yardage requirements for each weight yarn included with pattern.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Yarn: A table is provided with the pattern, showing the needle size and yarn requirements for bulky, “medium,” and “fine” gauge yarns, in 3 different finished sizes.
Knitting: Towel, Edging
Turn an ordinary towel into something extraordinary. Whether for yourself or a gift for someone else, your Spiral Diamonds Lace-edged Towel will have a special place in the heart and home.
Knitting: Cuffs, Mid-calf Socks
From the pattern description: Beaded skull wristlets and matching socks for gals and guys to wear for some spooky fun. These would be great with the skateboard skull sneakers the teens already wear.
Knitting: Scarf
Springtime means renewal and growth. And so I felt it appropriate to feature a spring-themed as our March KAL. Depending on where you are in your lace knitting journey, I challenge you to
Knitting: Scarf
Sparkly beads glisten like raindrops, greeting the awakening of Spring’s first leaves.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
As the name implies, these Stalwart Socks are designed to be extra strong and robust. A linen/merino blend yarn is recommended — the linen for strength and sturdy wearability; the merino for wearable cushioned softness.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Stitch instructions: Written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Circle your shoulders in a soft glow of color when the air begins to cool at sunset.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Pleated triangular eyelet bands of stockinette alternating with reverse stockinette give dramatic shape and texture to these socks. The cuffs can be pushed down on the leg to wear like sophisticated slouch socks. Or wear pulled up and show off the pretty lace cable along each side of the leg.
Knitting: Scarf
Adorn your wardrobe with this fluid scarf. Sparkly beads frame a crescent of interleaved chevrons of knit lace.
Knitting: Pullover
Summary: A simple, raglan sleeved pullover sweater knit in the round from the top down. Comes in both long- and short-sleeve versions.
Knitting: Vest
Like notes playing across the staffs of music, the subtle lace eyelets of Sweet Melody Vest drift in and out of a flattering cascade of textured wavy columns. The slightly fluted lower edge is a nice touch, too. This vest is knitted as one piece. You can leave the front opening buttonless or embellish with button loops and buttons as shown in t...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Note: A special edition pattern photographed with the Swirling Lace Anklets made in Elann Peruvian Baby Cashmere is also available directly from Elann.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Symphony V is a different angle on the one-sided Möbius. The project works up quickly on relatively large needles with an easy, reversible lace pattern. The completed strip of knitting with self-shaping angles at each end at each end is joined with 3-needle bind off to create the “V”. Super easy, yet intriguing.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Let Teddy help teach you knitting techniques used in shaping 3-dimensional forms. Techniques used and described in making this small adorable teddy bear include:
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Envision these fingerless gloves in the perfect setting of an afternoon tea on the lawn, or just gracing the hands of the mistress of the manor as she makes her rounds of the mansion grounds.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Note: This is the Red (Heart disease awareness) edition of Thinking of You Too. The same pattern instructions are also available in the Pink (Cancer awareness) edition.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Note: This is the Pink (Cancer awareness) edition of Thinking of You Too. The same pattern instructions are also available in the Red (Heart disease awareness) edition.
Knitting: Socks - Other
Split toe socks that you can wear with thong sandals, or just because! Thong Socks have a split between the large toe and the rest of the sock, and are often referred to as tabi socks after the sewn version used in Japan.
Knitting: Sachet
Knit this little sachet bag that starts with an easy 8-row lace edging. Filled with your favorite potpourri scents, it will make a delightful addition to your lingerie drawer or sweater shelf.
Knitting: Scarf
Imagine this reversible scarf in the softest of yarns caressing your neck. The understated elegance of subtly textured horizontal bands makes this a handsome man’s scarf as well as women’s.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Stitch instructions: Written stitch instructions.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stitch instructions: Charted and written line-by-line stitch instructions.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
From the pattern description: A wonderfully simple and fun shawl that is shaped like a giant butterfly. Knitted in a 3-ball garter stitch technique from the top-down, this is a great pattern for using a mix of novelty and stash yarns. Shaping is done with simple yarn overs, and creates the traditional Faroese-style shawl with center back panel,...
Knitting: Pullover
Summary: Cap sleeve, pullover sweater pattern with a simple lace pattern. Knit in the round.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Bejewel your feet in these lovely beaded lace socks. There are many ways to incorporate beads while knitting. These socks use two different ways; thus it is a good way to experience the two methods side-by-side in the same design and learn the merits of each.
Knitting: Neck / Torso
The collar of this dickey shapes itself magically with a clever bias-knit twisted rib pattern. The longer V-shaped front yoke is suitable for wearing under suit jacket or open collar.
Knitting: Scarf
A flattering neckline and easy-to-knit lace patterns combine to create this appealing neck kerchief scarf using just 150 yards of lace weight yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A flattering neckline and easy-to-knit lace patterns combine to create this appealing triangle lace shawl. Instructions are available for two sizes as well as guidance to easily adapt for other sizes.
Knitting: Scarf, Throw
From the pattern description: A snuggly lap blanket or afghan is a comfort to knit and give to loved ones. Here is a design for a handsome small blanket in a “warm hearts” theme appropriate for anyone. A bonus is that the stitch pattern is different yet pleasing on both sides — it’s like getting two blankets for the effort of making one!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Size 6/0 (4mm diameter) glass seed beads, approx. 35g; Miyuki silver-lined crystal #131S were used in the pictured model.
Knitting: Cowl
Winter Lace Loop is a lace weight infinity scarf you can wear doubled or as a single long loop. Have fun knitting and wearing this delicate multi-fashion lace accessory.
Knitting: Cowl
Wisps of Smoke combines the heavy drape of silk, the lightness and fluidity of lace, and the sparkle of beads. The stitch patterning imparts the feeling of softly wafting smoke in a light breeze intermingled with fleeting touches of flames.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A delightful lattice of lace eyelets is embraced by a diamond lace border. The corner design of I-cord tied into bows gives this wrap its name.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
From the pattern description: Celebrate the 4th of July, Dominion Day, and Bastille Day as Catherine does…or choose your favorite colors for these comfortable sport socks with a different angle on stripes.
