I used a number of references in my research, including Elizabeth Zimmermann’s ‘Knitting Workshop’ and Priscilla Gibson-Roberts ‘Knitting in the Old Way’ (yoke and neck shaping), Alice Starmore’s Book of ‘Fair Isle Knitting’ (motifs), and Ann Feitelson’s ‘The Art of Fair Isle Knitting’ (colorwork). This pattern is meant to be a template, with d...

Although these star motifs are Norwegian in origin, these mitts and gloves were designed to go along with our Shetland Tree and Star pullover and cardigan. They are designed in the traditional manner without a thumb gusset.

I used a number of references in my research for designing this sweater, including Elizabeth Zimmermann’s ‘Knitting Workshop’ and Priscilla Gibson-Roberts ‘Knitting in the Old Way’ (yoke and neck shaping), Alice Starmore’s Book of ‘Fair Isle Knitting’ (motifs), and Ann Feitelson’s ‘The Art of Fair Isle Knitting’ (colorwork). This pattern is mea...

Simple and knit in the round, this classy hat is a great introduction to cables. Gender neutral and sized for the family including premie.

The shaping of this shawl is created using simple short rows – and because the shawl is done in garter stitch, there is no need to hide wraps, just turn your knitting and head in the other direction- This makes it a great introduction to wrap and turn! The simple lace edging is an option and is the same as our Thanksgiving Shawl edging, using a...

Great beginner sweater with increasing/decreasing well explained. Buttons on one shoulder for big heads! Two edging options: seed stitch or garter stitch. Sizes 6 months to 12 yrs.

SKILLS USED: Basics, knitting in the round, shaping (increasing/decreasing), picking up sts.

I found these mitts to be a popular item on a recent trip to Shetland. They are designed in the traditional manner without a thumb gusset. These mitts are a medium using a 2.75mm needle (circumference 8”) – for a small, use a 2-2.25 mm needle for a gauge closer to 9 sts per inch (circumference will be 7”) and for a large, use a 3-3.25mm for a g...

This simple garter stitch shawl is made special by short row shaping at the neck which keep the shawl on the shoulders as well as the simple lace edge applied afterwards (optional).

This garment is best knit with yarns with a lot of drape, for example, yarns with alpaca, silk, or linen. The gauge, which is meant to be a little loose, is important for two reasons: for accurate sizing and to make sure that your fabric will have good drape – make sure to swatch. This wrap can be worn a number of ways – as a poncho, but I pref...

This simple tunic has 3 neck and 3 edge options - so who can make just one! This garment is very form fitting and designed with no ease or slightly negative ease – in other words, if your chest circumference is 36” at your widest point, you want to choose a 36” finished chest measurement. If you are a 39”, go with the 38” instead of the 40” (th...

SKILLS USED: Basics, knitting in the round, simple shaping.

The tam traditionally was meant to sit on the head above the ears. Living here in New England, most of us would not find that practical! These tams are designed with a little extra length in the body portion to allow the tam to fit down over the ears while still keeping the tam shape. If you wish to wear your tam more traditionally above the ea...

The Horseshoe Lace used for this shawl is a basic Shetland lace pattern with a 10-stitch repea, adapted from Barbara Walker’s ‘A Treasury of Knitting Patterns’. The stitch count remains the same from row to row. Due to the stretchiness of lace, measurements and gauge are given as general guidelines and are approximations only. Our sample models...

This simple yet elegant cable mitten is knit in the round with a separate right and left mitten. Instructions are given for the child 4-6 with the other sizes in parenthesis. If only one set of numbers is given, it applies to both right and left mittens, all sizes.

Here’s a clever construction that will keep your scarf tidy at all times. Both ends of the scarf have a loop through which to pull the other end, so no matter which way you put it on, you can choose right through left or left through right. The shaping makes the ends stay where put.

This pattern is adapted from Barbara Walker’s ‘A Treasury of Knitting Patterns’ and has a stitch repeat of 8. It is knit length-wise, so we recommend using a circular needle to accommodate the large number of sts. The scarf is reversible and makes a great accessory for any outfit!

These simple stitch patterns make interesting scarves that are slimming and dress up any outfit! Gauges given are approximate and are not critical, but yardages and finished measurements may vary. Stitch pattern repeats are given for the different scarves so sizes are easily adjusted, just add or subtract that number to the number of stitches c...

These simple yet interesting stitch patterns make great reversible scarves that are slimming and dress up any outfit! Gauges given are approximate and are not critical, but yardages and finished measurements may vary. Stitch pattern repeats are given for the different scarves so sizes are easily adjusted, just adjust the number of stitches cast...

This easy wardrobe basic makes a great gift for the man in your life. The tie may be knit with the classic tapered end or with a flat edge. The slip stitch beginning of each row makes a nice clean edge which also makes a single crochet embellished edge an easy option. The tie can also be knit with a few different weights of yarn – instructions ...

‘Diamonds are Forever’ has the traditional aspects of a true fisherman Guernsey, knit in the round with an overlapping welt, false side seam, and underarm gusset with a few modern conveniences, as neck shaping and larger gauge. These sweaters are meant to be knit on the tight side for durability and better stitch pattern definition, and thus ar...

This hat is very simple and can be knit by the proficient knitter in a few hours. Due to its bulky gauge, the hat is a bit stretchy and will cover most adult heads. Knitters have two edge options: a simple rolled edge or a 1 x 1 ribbed edge as well as two gauge options – the first set of numbers (in red) is for super bulky yarns (2.5 sts per in...

‘St. Elmo’s’ has the traditional aspects of a true fisherman Guernsey, knit in the round with an overlapping welt, false side seams, and underarm gussets with a few modern conveniences, as neck shaping and larger gauge. These sweaters are meant to be knit on the tight side for durability and better stitch pattern definition, and thus are not al...

This easy 2-needle mitten pattern is knit flat and then seamed, no need for double-pointed needles! Because the thumb is anatomically off-center, these mittens are knit with the thumb gusset off-center with a separate right and left mitten. This puts the resulting side seam at the side of the hand where it is not so annoying and less visible. T...

This great technique I learned in 1996 from the late Edna Mower. Here we have used our Elegant and Easy worsted weight mitten pattern and adapted it to accommodate the fleece. Pencil roving is stranded on the inside behind the knit fabric and “caught” every other stitch. This produces a very warm, fairly airtight mitten. The pencil roving, alth...

The technique used to make this extremely warm mitten, believed to have originated in the Labrador region of Canada, was first described by Robin Hansen in ‘Fox & Geese & Fences’. Here we have taken our own ‘Elegant and Easy’ mitten pattern and adapted it to accommodate the bulk of the fleece, using a similar but different technique.

Although these instructions have been written using double pointed needles, other techniques may be used, including magic loop (using one long circular needle) or 2 circular needles (refer to books specializing in these techniques).

This hat pattern gives you several size and style options - a 2x2 folded over edge, a simple 1x1 rib edge, and a rolled edge (with rib), as well as ‘topping options’ including instructions for making a simple tassel as well as the ever popular I-chord knot.

SKILLS USED: Basics, knitting in the round, simple shaping.

SKILLS USED: Basics, knitting in the round, simple shaping.

This basic hat pattern gives you 3 edge options - a simple rib edge, a rolled edge with 1x1 rib, and a folded over rib edge. Choose an I-chord knot, a tassel, or pom pom for the top!

NOTES: Two yarn weight options are given for this scarf. ‘Loops’ are made on both sides of the scarf, so that it can be pulled through from either side. Dpns, which are needed to make the ‘loop’ of the scarf, may be used throughout the knitting of the scarf and is the only needle we list under materials needed.