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Isaia
Isaia Hood — € () or Isaia is a simple hood with a roving trim. The pattern includes instruction on how to make the trim with thrums. If you prefer a simpler hood, there is a rolled hem version, too. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. Advice is given on how to make it bigger or smaller. MATERIALS YARN Bulky weight Shown here: • Malabrigo Yarn Mecha (100% Merino Superwash Wool; 120 m/130 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein; Color Plomo #43: 2 skeins) • Malabrigo Yarn Nube (100% Merino Roving; 113 g/4 oz skein; Color Plomo #43: 1 skein), for trim Yardage: • Yarn: 125 m / 135…
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Teddy Hood
Teddy Hood (Sizes 6 months – 6 years) — € () or Teddy is a hood with bear ears, worked in bulky weight yarn. Children loves the ears and moms love the cute look. This hood is worked in a seamless construction and is shaped by increases and decreases. It can be worn either open or closed by a button. The construction is similar to that of my other design Bilby. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Super Bulky Shown here: Garnstudio DROPS Andes (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca; 96 m/105 yds, 100 g/3.53 oz ball; color #0519 dark grey): 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s) Yardage:…
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Bilby
Bilby (Sizes 6 months – 6 years) — € () or Bilby is a cute little hood for boys and girls worked in deliciously soft cashmere. It is a treat both for the knitter and the receiver, the perfect gift for babies and toddlers. This hood is worked in a unique seamless construction and is shaped by increases and decreases. It can either be worn open or closed by tying the i-cords. should direction of work Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Light fingering weight (yarn held double) Shown here: Cashmered 3-ply (100% Cashmere; 160 m/175 yds, 25 g/0.88 oz ball; color Thunder): 2 skeins Yardage:…
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Canary Bird
Canary Bird Cowl (one size, babies and toddlers) — € () or Canary Bird is a bandana cowl for babies and toddlers. It stays in place even for the fussiest little ones and the buttoned closure makes it easy to slip over the head. It is a fun little knit, too! Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN DK weight Shown here: Wollmeise Merino DK (100% Merino; 428 m/468 yds, 200 g/7 oz hank; color Lemon): 1 skein Yardage: 85 m / 90 yds, including 10% allowance NEEDLES 4 mm / US 6 circular needle of length 40 cm / 16″; adjust needle size if necessary to…
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Kust
Kust Shawl — € () or Kust is an instant gratification knit. It is an asymmetric shawl worked sideways in worsted weight yarn. The lace pattern is simple and is suitable for lace beginners. Advice is given on how to modify the size to use left-overs from your sweater projects. Written and charted directions are given for the whole shawl. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. FINISHED SIZE The shawl measures 158 cm / 62″ in length and 41 cm / 16″ in width. See Schematic for additional measurements. MATERIALS YARN Worsted weight Shown here: Malabrigo Yarn Worsted (100% Merino Wool; 192 m/210 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein;…
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Tintinnio
Tintinnio Scarf — € () or Get snuggled up in this cuddly soft scarf for the chilly winter days and cherish this woolly season with these extravagant roving pompoms. This scarf can be worked up quickly in bulky weight yarn. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. A photo tutorial is given on how to make the roving pompoms. FINISHED SIZE The scarf measures 152 cm / 59.75″ in length and 20 cm / 7.75″ in width. MATERIALS YARN Bulky weight Shown here: • Malabrigo Yarn Mecha (100% Merino Superwash Wool; 120 m/130 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein; Color Plomo #43: 3 skeins) • Malabrigo Yarn Nube (100% Merino…
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Flip
Flip (Sizes 3mo – 10yr) — € () or Flip is a cute little vest for boys and girls. It is a timeless design that goes with every outfit. The Garter stitch on the shoulders adds visual interest but keeps the design simple. It is worked in one piece from the bottom up. The shoulders are then seamed. The sideways front bands are worked at last to make it easy to adjust fit. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Worsted weight Shown here: Miss Babs Yowza – Whatta Skein! (100% superwash merino wool; 512 m/560 yds, 227 g/8 oz skein; color Slate: 1 (1, 1, 1,…
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Libellula
Libellula Sizes 82-122 cm / 32.25-48″ — € () or Libellula is a quick and fun knit. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, making it easy to adjust the length to your liking. As a mostly Stockinette stitch design, it is relaxing to knit. The contrasting color bands allow you to use an odd skein from in your stash, too. Enjoy your Fall knitting! Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Worsted weight Shown here: Miss Babs Yowza – Whatta Skein! (100% Merino superwash; 512 m/560 yds, 226 g/8 oz skein; main color (MC) Slate: 2 skeins; contrasting color (CC) Sugar: 1 skein, for all…
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Bella Vita Cardigan
Bella Vita Cardigan Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X) — € () or Bella Vita is an lightweight oversized cardigan. It can be worked either in lace weight yarn or fingering weight yarn. The body is worked in one piece from the bottom up and is divided at the armholes with fronts and back worked to the shoulders. After the shoulders are joined with a three-needle bind-off, stitches are picked up around the armhole and the sleeves are worked from the top down. Being worked mostly in Stockinette stitch, it is a perfect mindless knitting project. MATERIALS YARN Lace weight Shown here: Madelinetosh Tosh Lace (100% Merino; 869 m/950…
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Wee Closer Cowl
Wee Closer Cowl — € () or This cowl is a toddler version of Closer. This no-fuss cowl will keep your little one warm, and is perfect for the active toddler. Draping deeply at both front and back, it uses only a tiny bit of sport weight yarn. Like its grown-up version, it is easy to make it larger or smaller. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Sport weight Shown here: Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Merino; 306 m/335 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz hank; color #133 Reflecting Pool): 1 skein Yardage: 120 m / 130 yds, including 10% allowance NEEDLES 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle of…
