Leah Batt
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A traditional triangle shawl featuring a flowing series of lace patterns. Inspired by the undulating forms of seaweed and the summer chills that result from overly air-conditioned offices.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Simple toe-up socks for men and women with a short-row heel and mirrored, spiraling cables.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Did you know that those little green leaves that surround a bud have a name? Bracts (or bracteoles for little ones) are specialized leaves whose primary purpose is something other than photosynthesis - in this case, protection of the newly formed buds. The beautifully protective bracts are the inspiration behind this budding lace pattern, and s...
Knitting: Pullover
Inspired by traditional Aran sweaters, but simplified to the essentials, this sweater is a great introduction to cable work. This simple bottom-up raglan pullover features a striking woven cable panel down the center, while the back and sleeves are just simple stockinette. The knitting on Breakwater will keep you interested, but not overwhelmed...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An oceanic-inspired lace pattern provides a dramatic border to a lightweight and iridescent crescent shawl shaped with short rows.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Knit stitches, purl stitches--the basic bits of knitting. Used together they can create all manner of fancy fabrics. But even in simple repeating combinations, like those in the Dolan Beret, they can be dramatic.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Inspired by the snowpack on top of the mountains that melts into rivulets, which turns into streams and rivers, Eiswasser (or ice water in German) recreates those streams in a densely-cabled toque that is incredibly warm, despite its name and lighter-weight yarn. Top it off with a fluffy (faux) fur pompom or leave the spiraling crown open to vi...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Every so often, a design bursts, Athena-like, fully formed from its creator’s head. Ezekiel Saw is one such design for me. I had a clear vision of a triangle shawl in two-similarly toned, but distinct colors with detailed open lace bands. The subtly marled palette of CoopKnits’ Socks Yeah! provided the perfect material for bringing that vision ...
Knitting: Cardigan
The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Tawny Scrawny Lion, Poky Little Puppy – since the first Little Golden Book was released in 1942, these titles and many more have become classics read by multiple generations. But as iconic as the stories have become, the most iconic part of these books, which were designed to be accessible and affordable for all famili...
Knitting: Cardigan
A simple seamless cardigan with a sweet heart cable feature along the button band.
Knitting: Pullover
This pullover is worked in pieces from the bottom up then sewn together after blocking.
Knitting: Pullover
This pullover is worked in pieces from the bottom up then sewn together after blocking.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Designed for the very beginning knitter, the Itty Bitty Knitty Kitty will help you practice casting on, the knit stitch, increasing, decreasing, and binding off. This is the pattern for the Kitty only and does not include the Knitting 101 materials.
Knitting: Cardigan
A swingy seamless A-line cardigan with a lady-like heart cable feature along the button bands.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
For some in Maine, you are either a Mainer, meaning you were born here (and preferably your family has done so several generations back) or you are “From Away.” Originally from the West Coast, I’m certainly From Away, though I’ve lived in Maine for over a decade now, and I’ve come to love my home of choice, or wahlheimat as the Germans so succi...
Knitting: Cardigan
Ocaso takes a traditional shape and uses knitterly techniques to construct it in a way that only knitting can. The garment starts off in a similar fashion to a pi-shawl, but is transformed into a boxy shape though the use of short rows. Folded hems keep the lines clean. Worked in a smooth cotton yarn, the cardigan is warm enough to ward off sum...
Knitting: Cardigan
The pioneer paintings of Harvey Dunn and N.C. Wyeth feature a number of women who are strong, yet unmistakably feminine – a bold accomplishment in a rough land. The Prairie Wife cardigan pays homage to these women by taking its cues from western-style shirt yokes and features flowing fabric to catch in a breeze, and 3/4 sleeves to keep the hand...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
It’s hard to be a knitter and not fall in love with sheep, at least a little. After all, these wonderful creatures start off as adorable lambs and grow up into the creatures that supply us with wool. Featuring a dramatic ram’s head motif and knit in the most sheep-y single-breed wool I could get my hands on, the Ram’s Head Cushion is my ode to ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Wide and rambling lace edges a gently curving shawl or stands alone as a delicate scarf.
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by the orderly rows of plantings in vegetable gardens, Shoots & Ladders is a lace cowl perfect for any season.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
ERRATA: The initial st count is off by 4 sts, either cast on 439 sts or skip the decreases on the first lace row.
Knitting: Gloves
In the early days of publishing, a sheet of paper with printing on both pages/sides was commonly referred to as a leaf - a less popular usage now, but one that lives on in phrases like “to turn a new leaf, ”loose-leaf” paper, and the French word feuille. The Turning Leaf gloves were inspired by the gilded leaves of hefty leather-covered tomes (...
Knitting: Cowl
Designed to show off a special skein of handspun or hand-dyed yarn, this simple, but gracefully cozy cowl is the perfect knit for those looking to learn lace or who just want to use a special skein. A few big buttons add an extra fun with minimal effort.
Knitting: Gloves, Beret, Tam
A beret and glove set featuring cables and bobbles. The elbow-length gloves are fitted through the arm and the beret features a complimentary cable pattern.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Because the pattern repeat is so wide, the easiest way to change sizes is by changing your gauge, in conjunction with adjusting the stitch count. Pattern is writen for gauges of 6/st in to 7.5 st/in, with circumferences of 16-26.75 inches.
Knitting: Mittens
Because the pattern repeat is so wide, the easiest way to change sizes is by changing your gauge, in conjunction with adjusting the stitch count. Use the chart provided in the pattern to match your gauge to the desired finished circumference.
Knitting: Animal Toy
A stubby-legged, big-nosed, seamlessly stitched Zebra, baby-tested and approved.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Inspired by fisherman’s nets, this beret features a simple lace pattern in a soft and cozy farm yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
A quick knit that’s perfect for worsted to bulky handspun yarns. Knit flat in a simple ribbing pattern and seamed into a loop.