PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE FROM MARCH 9th 2012

The rock+purl Garment Workshop developed out of my desire to teach a very simple lesson: You can do this.

PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE FROM MARCH 9th 2012

Let Ruth take you towards the holidays! The ebook will include a Vanilla Sock (V.E.S.), a Halloween sock and a Christmas sock!

the LINEAR collection comprises 5 patterns: 3 garments and 2 accessories, featuring Malabrigo yarns.

Blossoming wildflowers are the first sure sign of spring and seeing them expand, tinting everything with their colors, makes me yearn for the sun and warm weather! This shawl is constructed sideways with an ever-changing peaked edge and an easy and memorable stitch pattern.

Take Flight is breezy and easy. A straightforward silhouette that allows you to add waist shaping if desired, or work as presented. The yoke lace will be the focal point, and it’s so easy to work and memorize you will have a cardigan in no time!

Aligned Spaces is a riddle wrapped in a conundrum. The gauge differences in rib and stockinette, paired with the continuous cables creates a trompe-l’oeil effect - there’s zero body shaping on this shapely garment. To add a layer of complexity, the sleeves are directional, meeting the direction of the body cables.

Contrarian Helix uses stacked cables and twisted stitches to show off the watercolor-like yarn shade while the structure of the gauge makes these socks a dream to wear. The helix-motif cables are mirrored and continuous, and the toe-up construction is a perfect excuse to use every-last-inch of yarn.

Parallel Planes came to existence to add twirl in our lives. This one-piece knit will show you how to create a shapeful top-down garment that grows somewhat circularly. The sleeves are also top-down, and shaped with several short rows and decreases for a perfect fit.

Lightning Ray is addictive. This big shawl is easy to remember, quick to work up, and very large. While the sample uses a double-stranded yarn to add dimensional effect created with 2 different shades, the directional effect is the same with a single strand of lace weight or fine fingering weight. It’s a “choose your own adventure” style of pat...

Branch Point plays with points of origin, different on the front and back, to create the shaping in the vest and generate a stitch pattern that gives an illusion of verticality, returning a very flattering layer-style knit.

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There’s nothing better than a good twisty yarn. This yarn called to me in cables, lace and twisted stitches and I believe you can hear the pattern calling you!

Living in the Bay Area, I’ve discovered many places in a very short time! Russian Hills is a neighborhood in San Francisco, with steep hills, charming side streets and a vibrant, colorful attitude.

Finished Size XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)

(see below for errata)

What could be better than a quick & cute cardigan for winter? This beautiful vintage-style cropped cardi features a reverie of cushy rib, easy stockinette and cute turned collar, i-cord closure and puffy sleeves.

Is there anything better than a warm cocoon to shelter yourself from the chilly weather and winds? Little Haven is a one-piece cocoon style garment to overlay on clothes that is adaptable to several styles, however you choose to wear it.

Fun, flirty and enjoyable, Clementine is a pattern to love while you knit and love when you wear.

The perfect classy sweater is within reach! 9AM presents itself as a tailored sweater to go from dressy to casual - very defined shaping lines create your figure, while the delicate patterning on the edges make knitting this pattern fun and interesting!

This stunning jumper is inspired by traditional fishermen’s sweaters but given a modern twist by Ruth Garcia-Alcantud.

Crochet allows a lot of fabric creativity that knitting lacks. This shawl takes advantage of an exponential growth within sections to form a wavy/flowing fabric and shape that lays flat when required but drapes, jellyfish-like, around your body when worn.

Cables, twisted stitches, dropped stitches, variable stitch counts? Oh MY! Riotous are a riot of fun. Keep your toes in check with this crazy pattern, perfect for pooling and variegated yarns to break the trend and get people’s heads turning!!

Very Easy Socks, perfect to unwind with. Memorizable pattern with a textured heel flap and 5 sizes to fit anyone’s tootsies!

The beauty of the silk/seacell blend in this yarn, combined with the loose, draped gauge, make this garment a winning wardrobe piece.

Sometimes, the easiest things are the most pleasant. This cowl with its reversible patterning and easy to remember lace, offers a much needed diversion and enjoyable experience!

Rock+purl mystery KAL for summer 2013.

Sweet, simple and satisfying, this top is a breeze to knit and it’s sure to become a favourite of your summer wardrobe.

Exclusive pattern for Pret-A-Tricoter Brit Knit Kit.

This gorgeous fitted jumper may look complicated to knit but it’s actually very straight forward and could make a great project for an adventurous beginner.

Needs 6 20mm buttons

Rockpool is a one-skein wonder (either fingering weight or lace weight).

Sincerely Yours is a little set of Cowl and Hat in a colourful pattern that alternates Fingering and Sport weight yarns to create a puffed-up look and a bright accessory set!

With 5 sizes to choose from and the fantastic unisex design, everyone’s hands are covered!

Echoes of Winter is a classically fit pullover with a modern lace touch in a luxurious yarn.

Viridian is a lacy treat! Envolve yourself in lace with just a touch of shimmer with beads on the edging.

Get juicy and colourful this autumn season!! Açaí is lacey raglan pullover with shaping to emphasize the figure and an easy to remember pattern throughout that makes this pattern a breeze to knit.

A hug in a scarf, this gorgeous pattern offers you a chance to have a quick project with a beautiful accessory for winter. The scarf is constructed by using both knitting and crochet, and it is the perfect “crossover project”, as it is also beginner-friendly.

Get that luxurious yarn to become the quickest socks you’ll ever meet!

Finished Size

Socks designed for the Magpielly.co.uk Solid Sock club, exclusive until October 2012

Aitana is your go-to cover-up garment for this Autumn! A top-down jacket with textures and a seamless construction that will show hand-dyed yarns to their best, this garment is sized from a super petite 30 1/2” chest to a 60 3/8”.

With a deep v-neck and lace panel at the front, this top is a perfect layering piece. Dress it down with jeans or a sundress, or get glamorous with a pencil skirt… Did you see that pleat at the back?

A pair of mirrored socks with simple knits and purls directionally moved to create a quick, fun knit!

Finished Size

Pronounced MY-gin WAH-ruh, this lacy pattern is reminiscing of seafoam and the sparkling views of the sea. The name means Maiden of the Sea.

An uncomplicated sweater with a flattering fit for the perfect autumn walk in the woods. Dress it up or dress it down – a timeless addition to your knitted collection.

Photography Copyright Valerie Boissel

Construction:

Photography Copyright - Valerie Boissel

A cowl, but of course! The cross-seasonal accessory, packed with a colourful punch! Make it pop, make it bright, make it in a colour that brings out your best features, and shine!

Lightweight, asymmetrical and with minimal manipulation, Moore is the cardigan you can always turn to.

Anchored is a summer top that mixes demure and sensual, day and night.

Chambourcin is available for sale from rock+purl

PRICE £6.00

Adoro is for sale here

Rocio is a trapezoidal shawl, constructed from the bottom up, with beads (450 clear beads for the body, 360 green beads for the edge). The edging is constructed in rows attaching to the body as it’s worked.

Cowl with tassels / pompoms, slouchy beret and mittens featuring cables and lace with reverse stockinette stitch.

Size Small fits up to 9.5” leg circumference

Pattern is presented as both charts and written instructions.

This rectangular shawl pattern is knitted edge to edge and then picked up at each edge to add the peaked edging.

This triangular shawl is a perfect quick present, but you may just want to think about keeping it for yourself!

Full blanket measures 51” / 130cm (53” / 135cm) square

She Wore Blue pays tribute to the best sock yarn available and one of my favourite movies.

Vanilla no more - this is a beginner-friendly sock pattern!

Beautiful scarf knit in sockweight yarn that will not only entertain you but also challenge your skills!