This pattern works best if yarn is one color or has very subtle color variations (vs most hand dyed yarns). There is a nice variety of texture within a few easy and interesting knitting techniques. A double thick ribbing provides extra warmth. It is knit in fingering weight yarn for those who like to knit with smaller needles.

Charts are included in color and directions for creating the detail at the top of the ribbing. Other materials include five 1/2” buttons for the sweater and four for the skirt. Skirts are seamless and each needs 12” of 1/2” non-roll elastic for waistband.

This little jumper can be knit in the round or flat with one back seam. It has a Garter Stitch hem top edge, and straps. Stockinette Stitch is between. Non-working buttons are added for design, color, and interest. There are many fun children’s buttons to choose from.

Three or four toggle style buttons are needed. The yarn for the button and buttonhole loops is cast on and then the next row is simply bound off. Then loops are then attached to the coat.

Shouldn’t everyone have an Aran sweater for chilly days? Charts are included and other materials needed include a cable needle.

The Argyle pattern has been popular on and off over the years and is a classic pattern. Working with three colors can be a bit difficult but the results are worth it and the piece is small. The back can be in the pattern or plain. A photo in color is included in the pattern.

Balloons are usually used for celebrations or just for fun. Use the photograph on the pattern for a guide to add balloon strings which are pieces of yarn tacked down.

This bathrobe wraps around and is held together with an I-cord belt. It is shaped to flatter. The instructions for the picot edge are given. The Garter Stitch collar is knit win German Short Rows with instructions included.

This is one of my most popular patterns. The pattern includes the shrug with one 5/8” button and the beret. The beret is knit in the round on double point needles. A short I-cord finishes the top of the beret.

This sweater is shown with the front and back in two styles, either as a “plaid” or stripe with self striping yarn. It is much easier and faster to make than making a stripe or plaid in Fair Isle.

This cardigan includes six 3/8” or 1/2” buttons. The design is a basket weave in knit and purl stitches. The ribbing is Garter Stitch.

This is a very popular pattern and has minimal seaming because it is knit in one piece up to the armhole openings. The collar is done in garter stitch and includes the directions for short rows.

This poncho and skirt has been popular and fun. The skirt is knit in the round and is seamless. A 12” piece of non-roll elastic is used to make the waist fit.

This hat is extremely warm and comfortable because the ribbing is doubled. There are directions for optional ways to attach the ribbing so it stays neatly in place. Because it is knit in worsted weight yarn, it does not take long to knit. It takes one skein of 186 yards and uses up almost all of the skein. More yardage can result in a “slouchie...

This dress can be knit in one color or, as shown, in two colors in the Fair Isle technique. Five 1/2” buttons are needed to complete this dress.

Pattern shows a Christmas scene we are all familiar with and includes the chart to make it. Snowflakes are simple double knots.

Lights and decorations on the wreath are simple double knots. Decorative trim uses basic purl stitches and instructions are included.

All girls love cupcakes and especially ones with sprinkles on top of the frosting. Charts are included and directions on how to knit the cupcake base texture. The sprinkles are simple square knots.

Sweater fits 18” dolls such as the American Girl Doll and the Natterer Doll. Yardage per color is listed on the pattern.

Pattern designed for beginners to learn how to knit or an easy, fast project. Diagrams included. Yardage is for a full ball of yarn and there is enough yarn to knit the Easy V-neck Vest too.

The bugs are Lady Bug buttons and there are five 1/2” buttons. Leaf border instructions are given per row. Flowers are formed by knitting 2 stitches together and adding a yarn over.

A happy snowman with a few free-hand stitches added to make him/her smile. Snowflakes, eyes, nose, and buttons are simple double knots. Hat pattern is included.

The charts included in the pattern are for both the ghost and the pumpkin. You can include both designs with one on each side, or one design on the front and the back plain.

This fun hat, knit on straight needles and seamed, leave tails every other row that are braided at the end. It can be knit in one color or stripes which could be from your stash. The pattern includes a suggested stripe sequence. It is very easy to knit and the seed stitch ribbing is knit in each row.

These hats are knit sideways in either one color or as many as you would like. The tails are made at one end of each row and after seam is complete, the tails are braided using 9 strands per braid.

Charts included. Hat knit on dp needles. Sweater and Scarf knit on straight needles. Directions for making tassels included.

The gauge is 5 1/2 stitches per inch. Fun in any color.

The double mittens begin with Judy’s Magic Cast On and the inside mitten. They are incredibly warm and can be very soft depending on your choice of yarn. They are best in contrasting colors but could be in any color combination. The amount of yarn is equal for the inside and outside mitten.

The sample was knit with eight different colors but any number of colors from two to eight will work. A photo in color is included on the pattern.

This pattern was inspired by a sweater Abigail Breslin wore at the end of a movie about the American Girl, her family, and friends. She was dressed up for Thanksgiving dinner in the movie but this sweater could be worn any time.

The body of this dress is knit in US 5 sixteen-inch circular needles with US 3 needles for the collar and US 2 needles for the flower, leaf, and stem. The back has four 1/2” buttons.

Girls often like options for color so the sample was knit with front and back in different colors, and the sleeves in a third. It could be knit in one color. Other materials include five 1/2” buttons. Pattern includes a photo in color.

Thia dress was sketched by an eight year old girl. The yardage is approximately 109 yards per color and there are 4 1/2” buttons. The belt is an I cord which is optional but must be knit on double point needles. Directions for the scallop border are included.

Pattern includes charts for shamrock and cables. Cable needle required. A photo in color is included in the pattern.

Additional Materials: one 1/2” button. The photos and pattern include both the shell and cardigan - the shell is shown in 2 different colors - one for the front and one for the back, so there is a choice on how to wear it. The “flowers” are French Knots. The Broken Rib pattern on the cardigan is repeated vertically for the shell.

Pattern includes top, slacks and skirt. Yardages for contrasting color and details are listed on the pattern. Also yardage on pattern is listed separately for top. Decorative motif includes an I-cord and pattern shows a detail pattern for you to follow. The Baby’s Breath is made with simple double knots.

These hats with a motif for either a girl or boy are knit in two colors, one for the background and one for the motif. Yardage for each color is included on the pattern. Charts for motifs are included on pattern.

The sun cheers everyone up so this sample, knit in the color of a Colorado blue sky, has a bright yellow sun peaking around the puffy white clouds. Charts and a photo in color included in pattern.

This hat and scarf will keep any kid warm and is cute in a single color, yarn with confetti, or self striping yarn. It will fit an adult for a tight fit.

This pattern includes a size to fit the 18”, American Girl, or Natterer Doll (top photo) and another size that fits kids and adults (bottom photo). Holes are made by binding off 2 stitches periodically and adding them back on in the next row. Then the I-cord is woven through them and tied.

Yarn used in sample is self striping. Additional material includes one 1/2” button. A photo in color is included in the pattern.

Dress requires six 1/2” buttons. Optional I cord belt is knit with double point needles. Belt could be a ribbon instead.

Charts are included. Materials needed other than yarn are 1 red button for nose, 3 small jingle bells and ribbon (grosgrain) for collar. Yardage listed here only includes background yarn.

This jumper was designed by request from a 10 year old girl. The buttons are optional and only decorative.

There are several hem options to choose from, some include cables. Cast on can be Provisional cast on joined with the Kitchner Stitch and knit in the round or any style cast on and joined at the end with center back seam. Stitches are then picked up from the long side of the hem. The skirt is shaped and has elastic in the waist band so it can b...

The yarn for the strips in each pattern piece only has tails at the beginning and end. It is shaped to be smaller at the waist and has a scallop edge bottom. There are many cute buttons to choose from, depending on the colors you select. The model is American Girl’s WellieWisher, Willa. The pattern is given in inches and metrics.

This cardigan, suitable for a baby boy or girl, is full of texture that is easy to knit. The pattern is done in basic knit and purl stitches and each row for each part of the pattern is written rather than charted.

A great sweater for the active girl!

Textured patterns are beautiful in ways they work the color of the yarn and the light that reflects off it. This pattern is enhanced by the occasional twisted stitch played against the regular stitch.

It is a cheerful sweater that is reminiscent of warm climates. It was designed for those who want more than a plain sweater but do not want to knit in Fair Isle or Intarsia, and/or are looking for a quick way to add design. There are eight to ten flower buttons and the photograph can be used for placement. The stems are pieces of yarn tacked do...

The skirt with the front buttons is seamless, is hemmed, and has five 1/2” buttons. The pattern yarn weight is DK.

Tulips can be any color and are a sign of warm weather. Charts are included in pattern.

Charts and directions for making Knit buttons included. Yardage is for full balls of yarn and there is enough yarn to knit the Tulip Sweater too. Other materials include 1 yard of 1/4” Gros Grain ribbon and/or five 1/2” buttons.

This two piece outfit is wonderful for any dressy occasion. We think all dolls need at least one fancy dress. The holes for the ribbon are made by knitting two stitches together and instructions for each row are included.