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GuduGudu
GuduGudu cardigan (Sizes 0 – 10 year) — € () or GuduGudu is a top down seamless raglan cardigan suitable for both boys and girls. Rolled up sleeves look stylish in this reversible fabric. The stretchiness of ribbing combined with rolled up sleeves give this cardigan plenty of growing room. The unusual combination of yarn weight and needle size is due to the non-resiliency of the yarn. If you substitute yarn be sure to check your gauge and adjust needle size if necessary. A distinctive feature of this cardigan is the short row collar. It curves nicely around the neckline. The collar is worked from the top down in one…
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Diamond Forever Bracelet
Diamond Forever Bracelet — € () or Diamond Forever is a quick knit that uses little yarn and is ideal as a last minute gift. With a single skein of glitzy yarn, you can make plenty of bracelets for all of your friends. This bracelet can be worked in any yarn, in any gauge, to fit any wrist size. You can work as many strands as you wish. You may sell items made with this pattern but please credit the designer. MATERIALS Information on yarn and needle is given for reference only, you can use any yarn and needle. YARN Lace weight glitter yarn Shown here: Phildar Sunset (65% rayon,…
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Ragnatella Hat
Ragnatella Hat Sizes XS (S, M) — € () or With a texture and color pattern like a spider’s web, Ragnatella is a lightweight hat for children and adults. Knitted in the round from brim to crown, it would also look great in self-striping yarn. MATERIALS YARN Sport weight Shown here: Bertagna Filati Gioia Baby (100% Merino; 140 m/153 yds, 50 g/1.75 oz skein; MC (Red): 1 skein; CC (Black): 1 skein) If only a single color is used, the required yardage is 1 (1, 2) skeins. Yarn substitution suggestions: • Louet Gems Sport Weight • Zitron Unisono • Malabrigo Arroyo NEEDLES 3.5 mm (US 4) needles in your preferred…
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Gacoco Baby Blanket
Gacoco Baby Blanket — € () or Gacoco is a blanket that grows with your baby. It is a modular design. Each block measures 38 cm x 38 cm / 15″ x 15″. Four blocks make a versatile baby blanket. Each block has a non-rolling wavy edge that does not require further finishing so that you can seam several baby blankets together to make a throw blanket when your baby outgrows them or join in new pieces as your child grows. It is a huge time saver for busy moms and a great excuse to use exquisite yarns. The stitch pattern has been carefully designed so that the seams flow…
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Veneta Shell
Veneta Shell Sizes XS-1X — € () or Veneta Shell is a versatile layering top. Its highly textured surface gives its sculptural appeal. The overall 4-st cable is easy to memorize and can be done without a cable needle. Knitted from the bottom up in the round, the only finishing required is the shoulder three-needle bind-off. Measurements are given both in cm and inches. Both written and charted directions are given for the stitch pattern. MATERIALS YARN Sport weight Shown here: Silke by Arvier Estate (100% cotton; 116 m/127 yds; 50 g/1.75 oz ball; color #315), 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) balls Yardage requirement: 660 (755, 835, 935, 1020) m…
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Fiori di Cuore Pullover
Fiori di Cuore Pullover Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X) — € () or Fiori di Cuore is a seamless lightweight pullover featuring lace panels at the shoulders and at the sleeves. It is worked from the top down. The simultaneous set-in sleeves are worked together with the body in one piece. If you love the look of set-in sleeves but find the seaming intimidating, you may like this seamless construction. Written and charted directions are given for the lace stitch pattern. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Fingering weight Shown here: Wollmeise “Pure” 100% Merino Superwash (526 m/575 yds, 150 g/5.3 oz skein, color Turkis):…
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Molinara Shawl
Molinara Shawl — € () or Molinara is a little minimalistic shawlette that is easy to wear and fun to knit. Its asymmetric shape and geometric motif give its visual interest. Its simple pattern plays well with hand-dyed or variegated yarn. This flexible design can be worked with as little as 70 g / 2.5 oz of fingering yarn and can be made as long as you wish. The inspiration for this design came while singing the nursery rythm “Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round” with my toddler. The geometric motif is formed by temporal snapshots of a huge rolling wheel. Finished Size A shawlette with a total…
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Phase Pullover
Phase Pullover Sizes 80-128 cm / 31.5-52.5″ — € () or Phase is an oversized pullover fitted at the hip. It is worked seamlessly from the bottom upwards. The twists of the cables are not aligned to give more visual interest. The simple cabling makes this a good project for cable beginners. Written and charted directions are given for the stitch pattern. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Aran weight Shown here: Karabella Yarns Aurora 8 (100% Merino; 90 m/98 yds, 50 g/1.75 oz skein; Color Black #1148: 12 (13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) skeins) Yardage requirement: 1070 (1165, 1300, 1425, 1530, 1620, 1705) m…
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Polonaise Cowl
Polonaise Cowl — € () or Polonaise is a cozy cabled cowl. The slightly flared bottom edge sits nicely around the collar to keep chill out. Three sizes are given; it can either be worked as a single-skein project or as an extravagant double loop cowl. Written and charted directions are given for the stitch pattern. A matching hat pattern will be available in December. MATERIALS YARN Aran weight Shown here: Sunrise Fiber Co. Spun Aran (100% Merino; 166 m/181 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein; Color Orchid: 1 (2, 3) skeinsOnly a tiny bit of the last skein is used in size M and L; you can get one skein…
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Free Pattern: Simple Mohair Scarf
Yarn Lace weight Shown here: Hamanaka Twin Gradation (72% Mohair, 28% Nylon; 150 m/164 yds, 25 g/0.88 oz ball): 2 balls Needles 4.5 mm (US 7) needles, any type Finished Measurements 206 cm x 16 cm / 81″ x 6.25″ Gauge is not critical Abbreviations k – knit p – purl sts – stitches YO – yarn over Directions Cast on 30 sts. Set-up row: Knit to end. Row 1: [K6, YO, ssk, p2, k2tog, YO] 2 times, k6. Row 2: Knit to end. Row 3: [K6, p1, YO, ssk, k2tog, YO, p1] 2 times, k6. Row 4: Knit to end. Repeat [Rows 1-4] until piece measures 206 cm /…
