A May Designs
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
The grasslands cowl and hat set are fitted to keep you cozy and warm; the cowl in particular features a decrease in its circumference to stay close to your neck. The bulky yarn makes this a quick and easy project, and the pattern almost looks like cables--without the complexity of cables! The pattern uses slipped stitches for this look, and wou...
Knitting: Scarf
This is an adaptation from Sesame Seed Designs’ “Wavy Razor Shell Scarf” found here. Use up your scraps for the scarflette, or make it long and skip the keyhole/sewing for a regular scarf! The yarn, needle size, and gauge don’t matter too much--just go with what you’ve got!
Knitting: Bracelet
This bangle uses the bee stitch in alternating colors for a vintage look reminiscent of houndstooth. It is a great way to use up scraps, and the bangle base is made from recycled materials. It is adjustable to your wrist. The knit is very stretchy, and thus will not need adjustment unless making for a child-- if so, remove 6 or 8 stitches at ca...
Knitting: Gloves
These gloves fit snugly for an adult, with about an 8” circumference about the hand. This is an ALTERED pattern. The original pattern is all one worsted-weight yarn from Lion Brand (also free); this pattern is to use a different, chunky/variegated yarn as an accent for the cuffs and to add accent stripes. I used Caron Simply Soft and a handspun...