Wendy McDonnell

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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This fun 6 wedge shawl is worked flat with columns instead of knit dividers. The center back panel actually has the soldier, he can be decked out in all manner of styles. The kit comes with loads of gold trims for him as well as Kid Silk black for his hat and white for hair and beard. There’s mini silk in blue and red for the rest of the unifor...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Ya’ll know that I’m a long time fan of Dark Shadows, the original 1960’s gothic soap opera. One of the character’s, Rachel Drummond, has this really swell little caplet that I’ve been wanting to play with for years. Every now and again it heads to the top of the stack as it’s done this year. The photo is only to show the shape, the patterning i...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Normally a shawl will haunt me until I get it down into the charts. After playing around with Viking goodies, it’s arrived. We have a heart shaped shawl with a center back panel of a nifty Saxon braid that I added length to, such fun. There are even wooden shields to hang along the deck just like in “days of yore”.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This design named itself from the shapes it wanted to be, there are stars, hearts, flowers and diamonds throughout the design. When I plugged the words Diamond and stars into a Google search I found out that there are diamonds in outer space, cool. Yarn Fairy all original lace in a lovely heirloom shawl with twinkling beads. Worked from the cen...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Headed back to Pemberley where we find both Lizzie and Georgiana at the piano. This stole will keep you knitting with all the glorious motif’s, texture, beads, cables, lace… and I know not what.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
After seeing the Mikaso beads called Picasso, I fell head over heels in love and needed to design a shawl for them. This sea themed, heart shaped shawl is a perfect pairing. Dyed in various size hanks, semi solid and multi colored hand paint yarns, there’s fun with beads and sea creatures ahead.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
I fell in love with this yak silk yarn when we worked it up in Fairy Ring. Which I was putting my arms into instead of my head and so I give you, opera length arm warmers.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Another Yarn Fairy original, this heart shaped shawl is knit from the top down. We are actually making a dragon, when complete there is one full body down center back panel and left and right sides are wings. Top it off I made actual dragon eyes for us, a triangle for his tail and daggers at the wing points. Those points, they are knit off one ...
Knitting: Throw
Meet Me In St. Louis
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Something with a little bit of a twist for ya’ll, new shape for shawls. This shawl begins as a triangle or square, but it ends with diamonds in your eyes. There’s a motif over the divider stitch and what with the different shape, this will be fun. Grab your flower box, lets plant some flowers.
Knitting: Scarf
Enter the forest in the color of your choice, part the veil into the Fae and come with me. Fairy forest, fairy rings and smoke rings, what could be more beautiful.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
We are returning to Downton Abbey again, our Lady Rose is lonely for her sisters. This time our shawl is for Lady Mary, who is quite the little vixen by the end of the series. This shawl is made with baby camel/silk, covered in beads and crystals for a 1930’s vibe.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An heirloom shawl with wearability. If you have never tried an heirloom, face it they are daunting, this is the one for you to dip your toes into the water. The shawl can be a 6 wedge or a full circle split up the front hence, a modern heirloom. Worked on larger needles (size 1 instead of 0 or 00) with thicker yarn (fine lace rather then cobweb...
Knitting: Scarf
Yarn Fairy all original cables and lace ahead. Snuggle up for some, serious binge time. My chest and head are coldest when watching my favorite TV shows. This hooded scarf can be closed in the front to keep you warm, I figured I’m not the only one to need such an item. Make some tea/coffee and come out to play in the realm of the Fae.
Knitting: Cowl
The yarn really makes this cowl sing, 100% Mongolian cashmere, what could be better? This is a nifty, fast project, perfect gift or a snuggle for yourself. Lets spoil you good and true.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Another Yarn Fairy Original this is a 6 wedge (just under a circle) shawl which is split up the front, for ease of wear. Inspired by the promotional poster of the TV show Stranger things from 2019. And yes, it’s been in process since then. We are making the monster.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Yarn Fairy all original lace, in a lovely heirloom shawl. This was inspired by heavily carved, ornate old box. You know it’s old by the handiwork and the vintage feel, heft and look of the aged wood. Once open, you find all sort of treasures and your mind whirls as you think of the person who owns the box. There are pressed tulips, strands of p...
Knitting: Purse / Handbag, Fingerless Gloves
The scent of roses wafting through the window on the breeze. Your curled up in your nook and relaxing with your knitting.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Living off the “Grapevine” freeway, (Interstate 5) we have found field after field of grapes. The growers down in the valley are so industrious and that’s what inspired these socks.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
When we first moved into our home there was an altercation on the front porch. A large jack rabbit had gone toe to toe with a 5’ diamond back rattler. The jack rabbit won! He treed the snake.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Pick your lemon and come out to play. This 8 wedge shawl is split up the front for better wear ability. There are loads of beads as we are growing a tree with lemons on it. This shawl starts with a twisted collar, color blends and loads of texture fun. The tree begins with foliage, then has purl section with tree limbs, back into knit lace for ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
How many hearts can you count? Another edition from our Color work club. It opens for a short time every 3 months.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
We built our home on the Grapevine, a mountainous portion of the interstate freeway between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. Seems fitting to have a grapevine pattern. Kits are available PM me at YarnFairy1@gmail.com
Knitting: Tote
Pretty little bag which is very fond of color… bright, happy colors. Every time you use it I hope that it makes you smile.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A tribute to our beloved friend whom you know as either Leo a Pola or Mmario. A great designer and wonderful encourager. I pulled out an old UFO of his from 2012 to complete and realized I needed to make another shawl for him. We combined efforts on several shawls through the years and I miss him telling me to just jump. So often we miss out be...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Julia of Dark Shadows in the past inspired this knit. Such a luscious, extravagant item with loads of fabric. We could line ours with taffeta for the swish swish sound as we walk. Just don’t allow Barnabas to hear.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The First Dandelion by Walt Whitman
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This MKAL is a lovely cabled ruana. Not the standard, flat rectangle of fabric, this one has been given shape by yours truly. We begin and end with triangles for pizazz. Our project has lovely, original cables that are worked up the back, then split for neck. The front has cables and shaping with a sweater clamp for a spiffy end. Instructions i...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspiration for this shawl came from a design I’ve doodled since a child, flowers, ruffled, full petal flowers. Which eventually made me think of the movie Blue Gardenia. During my research I found this great photo of a flower and thought those are the perfect colors. It’s so much fun pulling these things together.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Yarn Fairy all original lace in a lovely heirloom shawl was inspired by crystals, the kind you find in chandeliers. And the song by Tommy James and the Shondells. This circular shawl can be worked in white and made into a wedding veil for a special family member. Which can then be passed on through the generations to be used with each new addit...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspiration struck late at night for this shawl. Pixie #1 had a purple pen and the Evil Queen Enabler had one in turquoise, after a bit of doodling we had a lovely two color shawl. After undergoing many a change there are now many types of bases to play with and loads of fun to look forward to.
Knitting: Vest
A different type of creation, this sweater vest has a lovely shawl collar. A versatile pattern can be made into a vest or given sleeves for a sweater. Add pockets for more fun. Worked in a fingering weight yarn, this cranks out in no time.
Knitting: Throw
Inspired by our color White Walter, we have a simple blanket made all in one piece. As soon as I felt and dyed this lovely base, I wanted to cover the world in it. Great thing about this years blanket… when you finish the last stitch, you will be finished, no seaming.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero, Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is great as a choose your own garment. You get to decide what it will be as you knit. Stoles keep coming to my design board so I thought it was time they got some play. Here we start with a center square and work two lovely sides of different colors for something to keep you warm on summer nights. The colors of the yarns help this ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An all original lace shawl with Outlander themes strewn throughout. From the top border with the Scotland thistle to the center back panel with the stag head, we’ve got a bit of everything. Through the body of the shawl, we travel, from France across the pond, to the mountains of America. Loads of fun in this one, lots to keep you amused. Many ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
For this pattern we are headed back in time to the regency era of about 1811-20, 9 short years that will live on forever due to authors like Austen and the Bronte’s. To an era rife with luxury and feminine wiles to be sure.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A mystery KAL, for kits see site.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Our Annual year long heirloom KAL, kits here.
Knitting: Scarf
The minute I saw this photo of the roof of the marketplace in Montreux, Switzerland, I knew it had to become our next Christmas shawl. Created from a gradient yarn that just screamed to be knit in the shapes we see in the photo, this one will rock you.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
From out of Norse mythology, Freya rides her cat powered chariot into war and peace. You will find her in the patterning, everything from cat paw prints to hearts in this cable and lace shawl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspiration was received from the much beloved, Gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows. The houses of Collinwood are full of hidden passages, secret panels and fun places to play around in. Since Liz was owed a pattern by me, it was natural to look to her pearls, this shawl has a very Elizabeth Collins Stoddard vibe.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In Game of Thrones we have Daenerys Targaryen, more commonly known as the Mother of Dragons. In the last episode of the final season there’s an amazing scene where it appears she’s grown wings for a few seconds. Then we see her dragon come from behind her, check it out here. This shawl is so perfectly aligned to it’s theme. The shape which begi...
Knitting: Cowl
Inspiration for this design came from Game of Thrones, Season 8, the sea green gown and Dany’s white fur coat with red trim. We loved all the costumes from GoT but they outdid themselves with these two pieces.
Knitting: Poncho
We are completely in love with these little bit of warmth with curly locks on them, we have made them for weaving, wet felting and now for knitting. These are so snugly and keep you very warm in fashion and style. Kits available on site, we can and will do any color combination we can dream up.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
For years we have all wanted to revisit our much beloved original Raven shawl with a follow up. After going to Alaska, I fell in love with the Tlingit stories of creation, the Raven begins it all. Inspiration just fell into place and the shawl designed itself. Read more of the story at the end of the pattern.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
In Supernatural, end of Season 13 we see Dean fade into the background as Michael the Archangel takes over his vessel. The inspiration for these socks came from the intro to Season 14, electric blue wings on a black background. Worked two at a time, toe up, on one circular needle these socks are a breeze to knit.
Knitting: Money Purse
Originally put out as a kit we will be knitting them up on our Ravelry group. You can find more info at URL below.
Knitting: Scarf, Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Pattern issued initially as a mystery KAL which begins 6-1-19 with weekly clues. Kits available at URL below.
Knitting: Throw
From quilts to crocheted blankets on to knitting up tams of a sort to make a lovely, colorful blanket. Hexagons are found in nature and have been recreated by humans for many years now. Here’s a little slice of heaven to wrap everyone up in. Stick with it and you’ll have an amazing lap rug/couch cover in the end. What about some matching pillow...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Think snow! Winter in all it’s bright, white, crisp, coldness, we are warming it up with a snuggle shawl.
Knitting: Scarf
KITS available from the site here.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Very generous pattern with a lot of bang for your buck there are 4 different hat patterns and a cowl inside.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by the ballet of the same name, we have an heirloom shawl worthy of such an amazing story. Yarn colors are based on the characters, motifs hold the vegetation, feathers and the swan throughout for a pleasant all over pattern edged in hard lines. With our fine thread, tiny needles and 11/0 beads we will make a work of art over a years t...
Knitting: Necklace
A lovely beaded necklace, inspired by Lauren of Lost Girl. She’s very feminine and delicate yet strong and more then capable. The strength of this necklace comes in the fine lace which being 100% silk has a super strong tencil strength.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Greek influence of the motifs in this design led me back to our family’s love of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Here we have our energetic little lady dancing circles around everyone.
Knitting: Necklace
Wee bit of stunning, wrapped in a choker, inspired by Lost Girl. Our Valkyrie friend can be light and dark, a little angel and a little devil, rolled into one. Here we have her with a silk shine in a dark, yet light yarn with, what else? Focals of wings to fly, let’s soar.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
My love of raccoons began as a child when a neighbor kept one as a pet. We attempted to civilize it but she’d still would bite at times. I’ll never forget the wading pool and how she’d wash all her food in it. This hat is my tribute to my beloved “Racky Kacky”. Here you have 4 different faces which show her differing moods and the sweet paws wh...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This fun top has a lace body with movement and a stranded color work cowl which can be worn as a traditional cowl, off the shoulders as shown or draped off of one shoulder. Any way you wear it, have fun with the knit. Kits are available on my linked blog.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Kits available here.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Initially distributed as a MKAL which will begin (baring complications) 10-10-18
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lagniappe, a little bit of something extra, as in the 13th doughnut in a bakers dozen. Or the cilantro and lime you get from some lovely restaurants. This “little bit” is a quick knit which designed to be worked with a sock weight yarn for stunning results.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The twelve Princess dance through the night, their shoes all worn out come morning. With this circular shawl, split up the front, we will wind our way through the forest and dance in intricate steps just like the princess did. A cable and lace shawl with loads of color to play with.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
We’re making a beaded silk bag,,, this time we are using sock weight and 6/0 beads. Next time we will use lace weight and bead the entire bag with tiny needles. This is our first non-mystery KAL… come out and play on our Ravelry group. While this isn’t an MKAL the pattern will come out later, sign up, get your kit and lets get knitting.
Knitting: Bedspread
Inspired by a photo, a movie The Quiet Man and a poem, this cable blanket has the feel of the Fae and earth about it. Follow along for the six month journey and at the end you will have an entire blanket to snuggle under with very little effort.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is such a fast little shawl, wet felted and then finished with needle felting it can be done in as little as three hours. Kits and supplies available on our site.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Next up in the Year of the Grimm, our dear Reggie inspired the colors for this shawl. Shawl? Not really, more like a scarf with swagger as this is an elongated scarf with just a nod at being a shawl down the back. Walking through the forest to bring the dreaded apple to Snow, our evil queen would have worn a shawl like this, crossed about and t...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Over the river and through the woods indeed! The Year of the Grimm produces a Nemesis for our beloved “Red Cap”, with a chilling tale. This Faroese shaped shawl has colors which are intended to make you want them all. The pattern will literally take you, “over the river, through the woods to Grandmas house”. Come along for the ride, if you dare...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
We are completely in love with these shawl collars with curly locks on them, we have made them for weaving, wet felting and now for knitting. These are so snugly and keep you very warm in fashion and style. You will be stopped on the street and complemented when rocking this shawl. There are many methods of working these collars, weaving, wet f...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Another Yarn Fairy original this heirloom shawl took inspiration, initially from the James Bond movie Skyfall. There’s a scene in the movie in Tangiers where there’s this lovely shadow cast onto the wall by the lattice over the window. From there the design turns to elaborate Moroccan tiles for inspiration. Worked over the course of a year we s...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Originally worked as an MKAL early 2018, inspired by the Doctor Who episode of the same name, there’s with the wonderful spaceship run by Clock work men, one of my favorite episodes. Set in Paris, during the height of the Aristocracy, there’s a great deal of abundance. We see lavish jewels, the gardens of Versailles and both mens wear and dress...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Delightful blended shawl without the ordinary yo’s at the divider stitches. Making for solid motifs which are worked over the divider stitches. Some truly unique colors to choose from for this KAL.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Our much beloved Miss Bates from Emma by Jane Austen, always fluttering about and rambling on. She can be found at the Crown Inn running after Jane, „Your tippet dear, you’ll catch cold!“. She goes on for two pages about nothing much at all. This stole will keep us all warm and be a joy to look upon.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
We’re having a snap KAL which is like a pop quiz from school days. Come join us. One of a series of Yarn Fairy all original lace patterns, I give you Kaleidoscope. We finally get to use some multi colored yarn for this shawl, YIPEE!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Circular shawl, worked flat, cut up the center for ease of wear. There are leaf and other floral elements which adds just the right oomph where needed. The 8 panels individually make a petal, together they make a lovely flower. Course now I’ve said too much as this is supposed to be a mystery, as always all original lace and cables. You will wa...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque, Scarf
As we knit through the classics, this time we have a lovely set to keep you warm and evading the French forces. Gloves are worked two at a time, from the elbow to wrist, they work up really fast and are fingerless (you can totally add fingers if you want. Scarf and hat worked on larger needles work up even faster. Watch the movie, come out and ...
Knitting: Bedspread
nspired by the family in Harry Potter who loves color, the Weasley’s. I love the part where the knitting needles are working away without the Missus, too fun. We took our inspiration from all the color, the eclectic lifestyle, and the Missus love of color. Our new color way, Phoenix is perfect for the border, a bright happy color that all of th...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by winter, the Northern lights, an homage to all our fans in Canada, this shawl has a unique shape. We will be working over 3 charts at a time, the shape comes from 2 triangles and 3 wedges. Since it’s in our sport weight, it works up quickly and will keep you warm on these long winter nights. Have fun working with the hand paints and ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Worked two at a time, toe up on one circular needle these lace socks are a breeze to work. When worked up in our gradients this makes a lovely sun (moon?) rise. My Lord Oberon, helped to design this color as he’s in love with the sunrises. I decided his socks needed a bit of ocean, sea and sky.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Worked two at a time, toe up, on one circular needle these socks are a breeze to knit. They are structured to be worn all day long yet still please the eye with beaded patterning shown at the ankles. Worked in our much beloved hand painted yarns, you will be the envy of all who see you. Sample worked in Rainwild’s color way.
Knitting: Thigh-high
Worked two at a time, toe up on one circular needle these stockings are a breeze to knit and pack a punch. The inspiration for both the name and lace shapes came from a Pacific coast kelp bed which I found myself trapped in as a teenager. For kits PM me at wmdress@sbcglobal.net
Knitting: Cowl
The texture in this pattern is based on a bulkhead found in Battle Star Galactica from Colonel Tigh’s cabin. This same wall is found in Helo and Athena’s cabin. The prop’s been haunting me for years, this smoke ring/cowl is the result. The hard lines found on the walls of the cabins will be found here in this cowl. Terrific, fast project, great...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Another Yarn Fairy Original this shawl begins as a heart shape with upper edging. Then works into a 6 wedge shawl which was inspired by the star which shone over the scene in Bethlehem. Enjoy your ride through the stars. Worked as an MKAL over the holidays of 2016, find your kit here.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A Yarn Fairy original, based on an old favorite. Working in both color and pattern we end with a lovely modern version of a much beloved old lace pattern with movement. The old Mayan god, Kinich Ahau, can be seen in the Seascape version, over the solid and lace areas, if you have a vivid imagination.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Another Yarn Fairy original, this heart shaped shawl is knit from the top down with fanning heart border. Intended to wrap around your neck and flip back around again. Worked with a single skein of our 490 sock yarn it’s sure to please. This shawl looks smashing in multi colored hand paints, not the puddle jumpers but our yarn, which is specifi...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An heirloom shawl with a modern twist, it’s not a square or a circle but a 6 wedge shawl which can be worn quite easily. This one will win you plenty of State Fair ribbons. This will be knit as a KAL with one clue coming out each month so that at the end of 2017 you will have a shawl. First clue to come out in the end of December.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Worked two at a time, toe up on one circular needle these cable knit socks are a breeze to work. The name came at a time when our internet was down and he needed to re-wire something, seemed perfect at the time.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
This little bag is the perfect canvas for a bit of bead art work, hence the name Art Bag. I have made many bags in the past, all with different types of texture, making something essential into something beautiful.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Second star on the right, straight on until morning, Neverland. Where little boys never grow up and Indians regularly go on he war path. There are mermaid’s with devilish spunk and fairies flitter about. But what would the world be like without Peter pan! Who’s nemesis is Captain of a flying ship and has a hook in place of his hand. Watch out f...
Knitting: Poncho
Another Yarn Fairy Original this capelet or poncho will be as fun to knit as it will be to wear. Many flowers, colors and textures with a built in necklace, what can be more fun.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Initially designed as a Faroese shawl, this “do over” is special for the Paradise Fibers club members. A Yarn Fairy all original triangular lace shawl has images which were taken from gates, chandeliers, window panes as well as the sea which Manderley perches over.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A simple shawl pattern with a lovely undulating lace edging. Since it’s gorgeous solo, you can then embroider or leave as is. For those of you who don’t embroidery, I will be using a VERY simple stitch for the embroidery which I will video step by step. You can use this single stitch to make the petals of the daisy’s which are strewn over the f...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Titania, Queen of the Fae, worked into a square shawl over a one year span. In the end we will give the world yet another modern heirloom shawl. This heirloom should be kept in a cedar chest and handed down through the generations of your family. Worked from the center out this shawl is a floral extravaganza. When we are done the shawl will be ...
Knitting: Throw
Come join the year long sampler KAL here on Ravelry. This blanket will begin as an MKAL starting on December 30, 2015, clues will come out once a month, at the end of the month. Join the no chat Yahoo Group to find out when we are dyeing and shipping. We have a Ravelry Group here for contests, spoilers, prizes and chat.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
From the book of the same name, we have all sorts of imagery to play with here. This cape style shawl has 5 wedges which are divided by gorgeous cables. The cable and lace wedges remind me of the dog sleds, crossing paths in the snow, Beads add glisten to that snow, hanging off of the tips of evergreen branches.
Knitting: Scarf
Pretty Little Mermaids, floating in the kelp bed. Waves of color on the edging, vertical waves which brings to mind seaweed in our Mermaid Lagoon.
Knitting: Scarf
Squares, octagons and shapes oh my. Gauge optional. Scarf to be worked as you like, Circular c/o, Turkish, or even Double Knit, this is a lovely addition to any wardrobe. Yarn kits available on our blog.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Will begin as an MKAL starting on October 28, 2015, clues will come out once a week on Wednesdays. Join the no chat Yahoo Group to find out when we are dyeing and shipping. We have a Ravelry Group here for contests, spoilers, prizes and chat.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Will begin as an MKAL starting on September 16, 2015, clues will come out once a week on Wednesdays. Join the no chat Yahoo Group to find out when we are dyeing and shipping. We have a Ravelry Group here for contests, spoilers, prizes and chat.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Grab your pony and pack your bags, we travel out beyond the borders of the Shire.  Our journey will take us toward the forest of old, Greenwood; however the Necromancer has turned it into Mirkwood, a dark and terrifying place. We have Dwarven cables up the sides, the center back panel from the shawl is on the front and the trails the Dwarfs hik...
Knitting: Scarf, Cloche Hat
TWO patterns for the price of one, you have a scarf and matching hat! Yarn can be found on the kits page here.
Knitting: Skirt, Shawl / Wrap
Athena will begin as an MKAL starting on July 1, 2015, clues will come out once a week on Wednesdays. Join the no chat Yahoo Group to find out when we are dyeing and shipping. We have a Ravelry Group here for contests, spoilers, prizes and chat.
Knitting: Collar
This ruff is a quick knit from the top down; increases allow it to lay flat on your neck. I used to sew a great deal so the Elizabethan-era ruff has long entranced me. The closure is where you can really allow your artistic side to come through or it can be as simple as a decorative hook eye. I give you a flattering, modern-day ruff.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Part of an MKAL which will begin end of April, 2015, clues will come out, one per week on Wednesdays. Join the no chat Yahoo Group to find out when we are dyeing and shipping. We have a Ravelry Group for contests, prizes and chat.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Part of an MKAL which will begin on March 11, 2015, clues will come out on Wednesdays. Join the no chat Yahoo Group to find out when we are dyeing and shipping. We have a Ravelry Group here for contests, prizes and chat.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Katya is a lovely heirloom shawl worked into an MKAL spread out over an entire year with all original lace,. This circular shawl can be worked in white, made into a wedding veil for a special family member. Or in color it makes a great addition to any wardrobe. Worked from the center out this shawl is amazing. When we are done the shawl will be...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Originally the forest from the Hobbit was a lovely place full of green trees. When the darkness came it was over run with danger and massive arachnids. This fully shaped Faroese shawl is worked from the top down with lots of segregated spacing to show not only the forest, trees and leaves, but the Misty Mountains and a Dwarven Beard Braid. The ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This design began as a vision of roses on a trellis which had shine and dots of sparkle of morning dew. The vision turned into silk, which added drape and swish, along with and crystals which lent it sparkle. In the end you will have a lovely art deco stole (or triangle) which will look as if it walked off of a 1920’s movie set.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This Victorian mystery KAL will begin October 29th, 4 or 5 clues will follow, one each Wednesday. If you keep up, you will have a lovely shawl just in time for Christmas.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This heart shaped shawlette takes inspiration from the symbol of the snake or dragon eating it’s tail in a continuous circle. Initial ideas came from Deb Harkness latest novel, Book of Life with the Ouroboros on the inside of the cover. But Snape from Harry Potter would surely wear this as a neckerchief, in the Mojave Green color it screams Sna...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Come and join the fun, “The games afoot!” In August of 2014 we KALed this shawl, you can still get yarn for this shawl on the kit page, use the ones we made or choose your own colors.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Pixie Sleeves just leans towards a shawl so well that I couldn’t help myself and made it into one. Here you have a bit of simple lace and crystals on a fine lace which makes for a lovely shawl.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero, Shawl / Wrap
Stoles keep coming to my design board so I thought it was time they got some play. Here we start with a center square and work two lovely sides of a wee cable with texture and lace. This makes for something to keep you warm on summer nights. You can make whatever you desire, stop after the stole is finished, continue and make a shrug or finish ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lagniappe, a little bit of something extra, as in the 13th doughnut in a bakers dozen. Or the cilantro and lime you get from some lovely restaurants. This “little bit” is free as is the 13th doughnut… it’s a quick knit which designed to be worked with a heavy lace weight yarn for stunning results.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero, Collar
A very unique item this will produce something you can wear atop any sundress, tank, cami,,, it can be dressed up or down, either way you will love it.
Knitting: Necklace
Kenzi’s buddy Bo is her best friend and just as incredible with all kinds of beads to make this, one remarkable piece. Daily wear to the office or pair it with your little black dress for an evening out, dressed up or down, Bo is sure to please. Kits are available on my blog. As well three styles of matching earrings.
Knitting: Cowl
This sweet little cowl is a snuggle from the animal kingdom as it’s finished in fur. Choose from either a silver wolf or a brown bear. Kits are available here and there’s a project bag clip to go with them. There’s even a video on how to “tame” your animal when complete.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Yarn Fairy and the Pixies Present… a color work explosion for spring. Our Rose Garden to you… through the black wrought iron gate you go and into the rose pavilion. A fully shaped Faroese style shawl which will hug you gently.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Another Yarn Fairy and The Pixies original… in lovely butta soft yarn, Pixie Pac. This Spring shawl think of all things spring and you are spot on with where we are headed. Check out our blog for current KALs. 1 To purchase yarn PM me wmdress@sbcglobal.net
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Another Yarn Fairy Original this half to full circle shawl is split up the front, for ease of wear. Inspired by the stars ★ and dust (beads) out in the universe this shawl will begin as a star burst ☆ and then work an extended motif to the border. You can buy the amazing and beautiful kit here BTW, beads are crucial for this shawl, do not pass ...
Knitting: Necklace
Wee bit of stunning, wrapped in a necklace with boat load of remarkable beads makes this one incredible piece. Daily wear with jeans to the office or put it with your little black dress for an evening out. Either way Kenzi is sure to please. Kits available on my blog. NOTE: Focal drop no longer available, I have substituted one in the same size...
Knitting: Knee-highs
These knee high socks are a breeze to knit. Sample was knit in YF hand spun but any sock weight yarn will do the trick. Named after both the yarn and shapes, you will find double cherries on your socks.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Originally a KAL hosted in our Yahoo Group and on Ravelry, yarn still available here. Another Yarn Fairy Original, a fully shaped Faroese shawl works up fast in worsted weight for large snuggle-for one- or two people. A lovely shawl for this freezing cold winter we are having. What better way to celebrate winter then with a snuggly shawl. It re...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sweets for my sweet peeps! Join our Yahoo Group for dyeing infor and chat here on Ravelry
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Any of our cobwebs would do for this shawl, 100% Silk, 100% tencel called Angel Hair, and a Cashmere blend we call CashCob Blend, feel just like cashmere. See the cobweb page to order.
Knitting: Cowl, Headband
Sweet Yarn Fairy original, a great stash buster for left over yarn. This cowl uses up luxury yarn without having to figure out yardage… perfect for the smaller balls which high end yarns are made of. This is a great, fast project, perfect gift or a snuggle for yourself. Worked in fine yarn you will have a lovely head band, when worked in bulky ...
Knitting: Knee-highs
The lovely Dark Angel from Supernatural needed his own yarn and socks designed just for him. From the angel sigil which banishes all angels around, to the sword which he took up one too many times, to his large wings… we have it all. Kits are available with stitch markers… the yarn represents his black wings, navy tie, cobalt to turquoise blazi...
Knitting: Cardigan
Pattern initially presented as a KAL you can still purchase yarn for this sweater - for more information go to the blog.
Knitting: Thigh-high
What lovely silk stockings! A family heirloom, sure to please either a bride or for a formal or even an everyday work week. These long silk stockings will be a hit with the wearer and admirer. Kits are available here.
Knitting: Cowl
A sweet, fast knit this cowl works up in one evening. Add another repeat of the pattern and you will be able to slip it over twice for added warmth. NOTE: There is only ONE twisted st in this pattern so don’t let the cable tag send you for a loop. If you would like a hand dyed worsted for this I can supply it. How about some hand spun yarn? I t...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Originally came out as a KAL this kit can still be purchased as a custom order. Contact me at wmdress@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Worked two at a time, toe up on one circular needle these socks are a breeze to knit. They are structured to be worn all day long yet still please the eye with patterning shown at the ankles. Love from me to you with hearts in cables and lace. If you would like me to make you up a special hand paint of your own design please PM me wmdress@sbcgl...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl came out as a KAL on our Yahoo Group.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
A Yarn Fairy original, these Gothic arm warmers have many all original lace patterns riddled throughout. A lovely delicate, yet warm hug for your arms. Worked from the elbow to the wrists and finished with a lovely ruffle, slave ring and special beading, these will be well loved by people of all ages.
Knitting: Tee
NOTE THIS IS ONLY THE CHART you need to be proficient at working your favorite bottom up sweater in your size. This “pattern” is very pithy as Elizabeth Zimmerman would say. Please do not purchase this pattern if you are looking for sweater instructions. If you are comfortable with EPS AKA Elizabeth Percentage System, bottom up, in the round, t...
Knitting: Cardigan
Yarn is discontinued and sold out, substitute with our 2 ply lace, Yarn Fairy Lace Super is a 2 ply which will work great for this shawl. The needles we used were size 3 & 4 and that’s what I normally use to work my lace shawls so I’m sure these are a perfect fit. Another yarn would be Pixie Paca, 1310 yards per 100g this is lighter then ou...
Knitting: Necktie
Pattern can be worked in a scrap of sock yarn from your stash. OR worked in undyed can then be dyed by the children and gifted for Fathers Day or any other day you need a quick gift for someone special. Photo tutorial, step by step instructions on how to dye your tie included.
Knitting: Throw
Pattern contains instructions to KNIT a GRANNY square as well as crochet one. Inspired by the Granny Square afghan, with the instructions to construct a lapghan after you finish making your squares. Or how about a bedspread sized one? sweater or vest? Whatever you make, enjoy your knitted granny squares.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Initially run as a KAL you can still get custom dyed yarn and join the Yahoo Group We also have a Rav group under Yarn Fairy come play!
Knitting: Cowl
A great turtle neck cowl with 2 layers for extra warmth, or make just a single layer and work up a larger cowl, your choice.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
PATTERN UNDER EDITS WILL BE AVAILABLE AGAIN SHORTLY
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This Yarn Fairy KAL was held over April-May of 2013. You can still purchase the pattern and although yarn kits have been taken down we can still custom dye this yarn. This shawl is a very unique project with very unique yarn and a twist at the end. Yarn kits are $66 shipped in the USA, contact the Yarn Fairy to order. blog
Knitting: Scarf, Fingerless Gloves
PATTERN Sizes Small Medium and Large
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The KAL for this shawl was worked from November-December 2012. You can still download the pattern for free.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Originally worked as a KAL now available in kits from our kit page in any color, originals or ask for your favorite.
Knitting: Bracelet
Fast knit bracelet including lace and 6 beads as well as color changes.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
ERRATA: Dec 2012 edition of the pattern, Set Up Chart has 4 additional sts in it which have been removed in the update dated 8-15-13 which only contains Set Up Chart.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Socks to match your Raven Shawl from the KAL of the same name. A neat motif of a tall, proud bird with a beaded tail and eye.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Dyed by the Yarn Fairy in the Knit Me Happy color way specifically for a KAL which was held in June of 2012.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Kits are still available here.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Our best selling pattern, you have picked a blue ribbon winner. Join the Yahoo group and the Ravelry group. To order yarn click here.
Knitting: Bag - Other
This cute bag is very versatile. Information given for a small bag done in fingering as well as a larger bag worked in worsted. The lettering is interchangeable with both a blank grid and alphabet given to make your lettering changes. The bag can be lined, check my blog for a tutorial in the future.
Knitting: Headband
Beaded, lace, optional crocheted trim edging, 2 colors what fun! Just need 2 colors of scrap yarn, if you want to bead size 6/0 beads less then 50 of them. This headband really stays on well, I have been living in it.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
No longer available
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
LOVE these socks, they are perfect summer wear and made to wear with a turquoise outfit for our eldest’s wedding. I have long loved the pattern and wanted to make a pair of socks from it.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Pattern assumes you know how to knit a toe up two at a time pair of socks that will fit your needs. Pattern makes “Nice Not Rice” on the sole of foot, utilizes twisted stitches and lace, perfect for summer use.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern is called Pine Waves as the central motif reminds me of a pine cone and the side of waves. See if you can’t find them too.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I’m so excited to be able to offer up my first free pattern. For a long time I have wanted to do a shawl from two skeins of sock yarn. I highly recommend that you find a lovely hand painted yarn for the multi and a solid/semi solid for the other. Also recommend you do NOT use self stripping or other heavily manufactured yarn which strips. The r...
Knitting: Knee-highs
Supplies:
Knitting: Stitch pattern
This won in the Tofutsie challenge in 08.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Use your favorite sock yarn 400+ yards
Knitting: Cowl
Lovely smoke ring will be a great addition to every waredrobe. Knit in white with pearls for a bride or worked in long gradient, solid or semi solid it’s just smashing. The added weight of the beads this ring lay flat and lovely… never needing adjusting. This pattern has sold heavily in knitting stores. ENJOY!
Knitting: Ankle Sock
This is a great little summer sock (EITHER OR) crocheted or knitted trims, instructions included in pattern for both.
Knitting: Headband
It’s a headband, a belt, a neck warmer… when you walk out with this on your person it can change mid stream into a new piece of your wardrobe. If you want a multi purpose band then be sure you knit enough I cord to get around your waist. Written and charted instructions.
Knitting: Headband
This is a great headband, I so fell in love with it. It has the same ribbing in it that my Slouchy Tam and the Fingerless Gloves have so you could make a matching set out of the three. ENJOY!
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This piece matches the Winter In Kensington Fingerless Gloves. As well as the button up headband.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This piece matches the Floral Swirl Slouchy Tam. As well the Triple button headband.
Crochet: Vest
I needed a Noro vest and this was perfect. I cranked it out in 2 days and you can probably do it in one. ;-)
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a fast crochet project which I whipped up in just a few days as I needed something to wear in bed for winter. I even sleep in it some times.
Knitting: Cuffs
This is a fun sleeve that can be worn over a long sleeve shirt to jazz it up in the winter. Or a short sleeve in the summer as it’s airy and light.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Mystery knit-along for the Yahoo Icelandic Shawl group, began October 3, 2008. The 16 page pattern is now available for purchase.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Design also uses two small packs of Darice Carnival seed beads size 6/0, which are placed by the crochet hook method. These are top down socks. Designer’s sample used all but a half ounce of the yarn, so if a larger size is needed, it is recommended that you purchase more yarn.