Meg Carey
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Named for the geranium flowers in Henry Lawson’s short story Water them Geraniums this beanie can be knitted in a fitted or slouchy way .
Knitting: Vest
This is a knitting pattern for a cotton baby’s vest to suit a newborn baby . It can be worn with a nappy on hot days or over a onesie as the weather cools . The design was suggested by my daughter Alexandra when she gave birth to Archie in January .
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
I’ve enjoyed crocheting market bags for ten years . This is my latest design - a very sturdy bag which is suitable for shopping or as a tote when you are out and about .
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a long , short sleeve jumper for babies and toddlers . It’s knitted seamlessly up to the armholes then backwards and forwards until the shoulders are joined for a three needle bind off .
Knitting: Pixie Hat
I knitted this pixie to fit a four year old but it would fit a range of children as it has positive ease .
Knitting: Hats - Other
Continuing my set of patterns named after my paternal grandmother , this cabled hat pattern includes some matching cabled fingerless mittens . The pussy hat is knitted with a stretchy ribbed band and then the cables begin so you’ll need a cable needle too . It is seamed and the mittens are too . They fit a 7 inch hand ( 17.8 cm ) .
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Designed to mirror the colours of the backyard chooks ( chickens ) I was a child , this is a crocheted beanie that only uses about 50 g of the main colour and about 25 g of each of the other 4 colours .
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I decided to design a beanie on my grandmother’s birthday after a couple of months of isolation due to Covid - 19 lockdowns in Australia where I was knitting and crocheting but not designing .
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I made Pinky a Pussyhat in 2018 . For shutdown during Covid - 19 she requested the same hat in rainbow colours . I found some violet Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8 ply in my stash and added the various other colours of the rainbow . The stretchy nature of the ribbed section makes it warm and comfortable . Taking only 50g of the main colour and ...
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
I designed a set of three produce bags which you can take to a farmers’ market or green grocer shop . This is to help avoid the use of plastic bags . They match my newest market bag and celebrate the publication of my fiftieth knitting or crochet pattern with an introductory price . I’ve included UK and US crochet terms . You need 100 g of 8 pl...
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
I designed this bag ( in US and Uk crochet terms ) to take to farmers’ markets as it is roomy and stretches to fit lots of fresh produce . It is also stylish enough to use when you go out for a coffee . It is crocheted in one piece and the strap is the only small seam . Imagine my surprise to find it’s the same bag as a smaller version my grand...
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This is a larger version of my original Zoë Washcloth designed two years ago . You can make five washcloths from one 200 g ball of Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8 ply yarn .
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I designed this garter stitch beanie as part of my first knitted beanies set of patterns . I’ve called it the Eaglehawk Bendigo Beanie after my grandfather who was born there in the nineteenth century . His wife loved to knit and introduced me to feminist ideals at a young age . I’ve named the Izzy Lou Poncho after her . Together , they were kn...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for a hat knitted in garter stitch on circular needles . It’s my first knitted beanie pattern for adults . It’s beautifully warm to wear because it’s over 50 % alpaca and has just the right amount of slouch . There is no seaming .
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
You’ll need a circular needle , two DPNS and a set of straight needles size 4.50 mm to make this seamless Tea Cosy for a medium or large teapot .
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
I designed this facecloth in a beautiful organic cotton choosing a garter stitch pattern and a classic diamond stitch to remind me of the baby jumpers I knitted my children . You’ll have enough from one 50 g ball to make two face washers in the Twilleys yarn and as there is 200g you will be able to make eight ( approximately) . I chose to make ...
Crochet: Shrug / Bolero
This sleeveless swing jacket is a perfect topper over a long sleeved tee for your toddler or child .
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
Crocheted loosely on a large hook , this Super Market Bag becomes a traditional string bag when it stretches on its first use . Gauge is not important but as I crochet loosely , you may need to go up a size in the hooks . The pattern uses less than one ball of Lily Sugar n Cream 113 g yarn .
Knitting: Sachet
This hand knitted lavender sachet cover is ideal as a small gift with some essential oil , a washcloth and some handmade soap . Add an eye pillow and you have the perfect present .
Crochet: Sachet
The Lois Lavender Sachet is a quick to make gift which you can use as a cover for an organza sachet filled with lavender . You need about 15 g of DK for the sachet and a smaller amount for the tie .
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This chunky , stretchy washcloth is ideal for the bath or spa . Use it for a face washer or to remove makeup as it can be machine washed .
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Modelled on a dishcloth I knitted in Mrs Clinton’s class back in the sixties , I designed this one by holding two thrifted yarns together . The extra chunkiness combined with the loose tension makes it a great dishcloth or counter wipe . The holes ensure that it dries fresh and the cotton used can be machine washed in hot water for hygiene .
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I designed this child size Pussyhat in DK as I could not find one . I needed it for a gift for a grandchild to accompany the picture book by Australian author , Andrew Joyner who explores the journey of one of the pink pussyhats destined for the a Women’s March in Washington DC in January 2017 . Pinky now has her very own hat .
Knitting: Containers
One of my pet hates is the use of disposable cutlery and disposable plastic straws . I’ve designed this pouch so that you can carry your metal knife , fork , spoon , straw and a cloth napkin to work or picnics and help avoid plastic .
Crochet: Cowl
Designed for my best friend Val , this alpaca cowl is easy enough for a beginner to make . Being made with alpaca it is light and warm without being bulky . You can wear it looped around once or twice as it is joined by a seam . This makes construction easy as it is worked flat in one piece .
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Desert Sunset version of the Audrey May Beanie is a stripe beanie made with an even amount of pf Slouch between the forehead and the crown . You start at your forehead to measure your correct size for the band . Stitches required include treble , double and slipstitch in UK terms . As it uses less than 50g of two different yarns it’s a grea...
Crochet: Earwarmers
Crochet this ear warmer with less than 50 g of 8 ply or DK wool . Add a buckle . You will need a buckle about 5 cm x 4 cm and a yarn needle .
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
The Aussie Cossie Cover Up crochet pattern is a downloadable crochet pattern for a sleeveless top made with Bendigo Woollen Mills 10 ply cotton . As there are no armholes ( just slits ) it expands around this area of the chest to fit different sizes .
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is for the infinity cowl pictured . It does not include the beanie as that is a pattern by another knitter on Ravelry .
Knitting: Cowl
The Deirdre Cowl is an easy knitted pattern for a light weight cowl to keep you warm without bulk . Being knitted in this beautiful hand painted Three Irish Girls Adorn Luxe makes it elegant and stylish .
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
I designed this cotton crocheted wash cloth or spa cloth after my second youngest grandchild was born in 2017 so I’ve named it in her honour .
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Stop using your disposable dishcloth and knit some reusable ones in machine washable cotton yarn . You can knit two dishcloths from one ball of yarn .
Crochet: Cowl
The Maggie Ann Cowl is a tribute to my great grandmother who taught my mother to crochet . Without her I would not have learnt to crochet from my mother .
Crochet: Cowl, Scarf
The Ivy Scarf is named after a special Aunty called Ivy whom I grew up with . It is crocheted in beautiful Cleckheaton Superfine Merino which is so soft but drapes beautifully due to the weight . I’ve used a discontinued colour but there are so many other beautiful colours to choose from including Marmalade .
Crochet: Vest
The beautiful alpaca yarn used in this vest is ideal for toddlers . It is warm , light and great for children who find wool itchy on their skin or through other garments .
Crochet: Scarf
I designed this scarf for teenagers and adults after I’d designed the two for children . You’ll need two different shades of green for the “avocado” and one cream shade for the “feta” .
Crochet: Scarf
This is a simple crocheted scarf made with three strands of 4 ply held together . A multi coloured pom pom is added at each end for a fun accessory for children to wear in winter . Beginner crocheters could easily make this as it requires knowledge of chains and double crocheted only . UK terms are used .
Crochet: Scarf
This is a pattern for a long Crocheted Scarf with a pom pom at each end . It is crocheted with three strands of yarn held together . It is perfect for older children and teenagers . My eldest grandchild designed it and made up the name .
Crochet: Poncho
Using six 100 g balls of beautiful Adagio Mills 12 ply Alpaca in Stormy Grey, this poncho is quick to crochet . However, this pattern is only suitable for this alpaca yarn .
Crochet: Scarf
This is an intermediate pattern for a crocheter who wants to make a long scarf in a chunky / bulky yarn . You need to know how to chain , double crochet and treble . The pattern repeats easily so the scarf will be finished quickly .
Crochet: Beanie, Toque, Cowl
I designed this neck warmer as a small cowl which you can wear with the TigsTogs Beanie. I’ve name it after my Mum , Audrey as she taught me to crochet . It was her paternal grandmother who had taught her.