A collection of architecturally-inspired designs by Amanda Lilley

4 patterns

Elegance and warmth are combined in this shawl.

The city of Bristol, England is tucked into the hills of Southwest England. This gorgeously textured afghan features a basic cable design and garter stitch edging.

Spark is a lightweight (slightly cropped) wool sweater featuring a vibrant intarsia block and matching sleeve!

The Vineyard lace shawl can be worn as an elegant wrap or gathered together and wrapped around neck for a modern relaxed look.

Savannah can be knit as a scarf or a cowl.

I love textured stitches including the humble rib stitch! Staffordshire socks are knit from the top down. The ribbing transitions into a zig zag ribbed design.The socks are knit using sport weight wool for a slightly heavier ( and quick to knit) sock.

This headband was a joy to knit. It takes only one ball of Knit Picks Swish worsted. As much as I love the Swish worsted yarn I find that it is slightly thinner than a true worsted weight wool. Please keep that in mind if you decide to substitute with a different yarn.

Scarf shown in Peace Fleece worsted (Georgia Rose)

The joys of Fall…Apple picking, Autumn leafs, bonfires, mulled cider and hand knit mittens!

The idea for this blanket originated with my dear friend Ilse. She created a beautiful friendship blanket from the colorful wool remnants given by friends. While the original friendship blanket is full size and knit with worsted wool, this pattern has been designed as a baby blanket using fingering weight wool.

Construction Notes

A classic unisex cardigan with twisted cables and a roomy fit for your growing baby!

This jacket knits up super fast with only two balls of super bulky yarn!

Rhubarb and Custard is an adorable baby cardigan knit seamlessly in the round.

This cowl is knit in the round as a tube and joined with a seamless bind off.

Vixen is a one piece vest up to the underarms. The only seams are the shoulders. Knit in a super-bulky yarn Vixen is quick to knit. The finished project is cozy and makes a great layering piece.

Super bulky yarn and size US #13 needle make this hat the quickest one skein hat that I have ever knit.

This hat is easy and quick to knit. The extra long ribbing is folded back to offer a double layer of warmth over the ears.

Refuge can be worn as a scarf or cowl. Size 11 needles and yarn held double makes this a quick knit!

Quick bulky knit with sharp crossing cables!

The Blue Jay Bag is designed specifically for the purpose of teaching several useful knitting techniques that will come in handy for other knitted projects. Whether you are knitting this bag on your own or you are a knitting instructor, I hope you find this pattern to be a helpful tool in practicing the following techniques…

What JOY!

The sweater is constructed from the top down beginning with the back shoulders and back neck cast on. Stitches are then picked up to form the front shoulders and front neckline. Once the depth of the upper arm is reached the sweater is joined to be knit in the round. Sleeve stitches are also picked up to be knit in the round.

Knit in the round “Crunch” is a super quick knit and a super easy project. Basic knits and purls create this fabulous looking hat. Add an over sized pom pom for a unique dash of style.

Relaxed fitting fingerless gloves with a little slouch in the wrist area.

Sizes: 34/ 36/ 38/ 40/ 42/ 44/ 48” chest

This easy to knit Sleeveless Garter Top is knit in the round up to the underarms. There is just enough positive ease to make the top comfortable during hot summer days or to wear as a layer in cooler weather.

Celsius is everything I love in a cardigan!

Simple. Stylish. Warm.

A little bit of luxury, warmth and color. Lux is knit with fingering weight wool held double creating a thick fabric with playful garter stripes. Available in sizes 6 months through adult large.

The simple slipped stitch garter pattern is an easy pattern for the novice knitter and an enjoyable relaxing project for the veteran knitter. The scarf is knit lengthwise with all of the stitches cast on in the first row. The result is sure to be a treasure in any wardrobe. Enjoy!

Bold colors … warm fingers … . could this be the perfect mitten?

These slippers are knit from the toe up using the magic loop method of knitting in the round. Sport weight yarn is held double throughout the slipper and stitches are cast on using Judy Becker’s Magic Cast-On.

This blanket is a wonderful welcome into the world. The blanket can be knit with worsted cotton and given as a baby blanket or knit as a throw using a natural wool.

Twisted stitches create sharp textured lines that look great when worn as a scarf or wrapped and buttoned as a cowl.

Simple knits and purls are used to make this shawl burst with texture!

Just lovely!

Willa is a relaxed fitting baby/ toddler sweater. The body of the sweater is knit in the round up to the underarms.

Casual cardigan features sharp cable panels that run along the center opening. Knit in pieces, set in sleeves, relaxed fit.

This shawl is a super quick knit using under 200 yards of Berroco Linen Jeans.

Complete elegance…

Perfect for the beginner knitter! These mittens are super easy to make and come with a helpful step by step “how to” video for easy reference.

Knit to impress with this suprisingly easy to knit entrelac hat!

This pattern comes complete with a helpful “how to” video which can be viewed by simply clicking the link below.

This lace boot pattern also has a helpful “how to” video posted on youtube. (link below)

Redeemed is an oversized lace cowl that knits up with only one hank of bulky wool.

Ooohh and ahhhh as you slip your hand into these cozy lined mittens.

An adorable Baby bunting knit from the top down for an enjoyable knit.

Be creative with your color combination! This hat and mitten set looks great in natural earth tones, bold and bright colors, pinks and purples or blues and greens. The hat brim folds up for extra warmth and the mittens are attached to an I- cord for safe keeping.

Need a new project?

These fingerless mitts feature a stylish fold back flap that bottons. The mitts are worked in the round with sport weight wool.

An enjoyable project using just four skeins of yarn!

A simple and stylish knit for all seasons and occasions. Completed with two skeins of yarn!

Simple, Elegant, Beautiful…

The inspiration for this hat design came after a visit from a dear older friend.

For a rewarding quick knit, this sweater is knit using large needles and chunky yarn, also knit from the top down for a seamless finish.

A useful project to starve off boredom, great for those indoor “rain days” It won’t break the bank with materials and it’s a simple, fun way to keep kids involved.

Say goodbye to chilly legs… Legwarmers are back!

When you need a quick knitting fix this is a great project to make with that left over ball of worsted yarn.

A simple worsted weight mitten.

A sharp looking hat, that’s easy to make. Sure to make a welcome gift and just perfect for keeping out the cold.

simple. Beautiful.

Simply beautiful.

This baby bunting is knit from the top down with simple cables along side the center placket. #9 needle and heavy worsted yarn make this a quick knit. This bunting is the perfect baby shower gift and a warm welcome into the world.

This childs cardigan / jacket is knit from the top down. No fussy seams!

Knitted from the top down, this little cardigan does not have any seams and the finishing is minimal. Cap sleeves and a garter stitch border compliment the simple, yet attractive design. The embroidery which gave this design its title is optional; instructions are given in the text,

Merrily we go around, go around …

These top down knee high socks feature an attractive lace design and ribbed instep.

The fair isle band of this hat offers style and warmth. The band is knit and folded up against hat for a double layer of warmth around the ears.

Simply Cotton is so soft!

Go for it! Make that bold statement…..

This hat is knit from the top down. I recommend using Emily Ocker’s circular cast on.

A warm, cozy cardigan perfect for a chilly evening.

This adorable girls shirt is knit in the round up to the underarm on a #6 needle. The bottom hem, armholes, and neckline have a decorative picot edge.

This popular slipper pattern is knit from the toe up using bulky yarn OR worsted yarn held double.

If you are a tight knitter you may need to go up a needle size. I am a very loose knitter so please be sure to check your gauge. Happy knitting!

Whether this is your first time doing fair isle or cutting a steek this pattern is written with easy to follow directions and a detailed pictorial on cutting a steek.