Abby Parkes

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Pullover
This jumper is ultra-lightweight loose fitting jumper 3/4 length sleeves and a lot of positive ease. Thanks to the unique design of the Silk Fluff yarn even the 5XL only uses 350g, However yarn substitution will not work as the jumper is knitted on 6.5mm needles.
Knitting: Pullover
Quick and straight forward double knit top down jumper pattern with lace design resembling the Paris monument. This pattern is written for either a standard DK yarn or a 4ply and 2ply held double.  It is also offers short or 3/4 length sleeves. I have made 3 samples using a variety of different yarns and I really like each one. Obviously the le...
Knitting: Cardigan
Simple rectangular construction with optional sleeves. This over-sized wrap/cardigan will be your best friend. Using Di Lusso pure cashmere 5ply yarn and worked with 2 strands and 10mm needle the finished product is light and warm.
Knitting: Leggings
Pattern is written for working flat and working in the round. Either way, leggings are made in one piece (although back and front are started separately and then knitted together with the legs.
Knitting: Pants
Designed to go with Baby Love Dress these bloomers can be knitted in one colour or two, and have optional matching heart motif.
Knitting: Cardigan
Matinee jacket with short row shoulders and cross stitch yoke. Currently being test knitted so pattern available soon.
Knitting: Pullover
Striped baby jumper with 3/4 sleeves and envelope neckline. Full pattern and kit available soon.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Pure cashmere baby hat uses just 1 25g ball of Di Lusso cashmere so it makes the perfect babyshower gift.
Knitting: Pullover
Striped cashmere baby jumper with 3⁄4 length sleeves and a sailor’s neckline. Can be knitted with four or two colour stripes, or even just plain.
Knitting: Pullover
Currently being test knit, this pattern will be available as a knit-kit, printed pattern, or pdf download.
Knitting: Dress
Pure cashmere baby dress with a pretty picot cast on and heart lace motifs all around, and double eyelet detail on the cuffs.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is 2 patterns in one because I have created it for 2 different yarns Perla which is a chunky cashmere and Altopiano which is an aran.
Knitting: Cowl
I have made many different versions of this cowl. It’s basically knitted using 2 colours with a single row stripe which is easily achievable when knitting in the round. It is designed to fit fairly snuggly and is much more economic and easy to wear than a scarf.
Knitting: Cowl
Warm and snuggly cashmere cowl made from either Tesoro Chunky (sadly discontinued) or Altopiano 100% cashmere yarn. This cowl is very simple but the stitch detail makes the resulting item more sturdy and thicker than stocking stitch fabric. It will keep your neck warm even on the coldest of days.