12 beautiful designs inspired by the English seasons.

Born & Bred is a stunning collection of 9 designs in Yorkshire wool (from Yorkshire sheep!) by Yorkshire designer Ann Kingstone.

With clearly illustrated ‘Trusty Techniques’ for travelling stitches, 16 Heavenly Designs in gorgeous British yarns, and expert knitting tips, Cabled Knits will delight novice and experienced cable knitters alike.

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7 festive-themed patterns for enjoying and gifting!

’Novel Knits, British Literature in Stitches’ is a collection of 15 knitting patterns from British designer Ann Kingstone. The designs are themed around the works of three of Britain’s most famous authors, Jane Austen, JRR Tolkien, and JK Rowling. With patterns catering to a broad range of abilities, Novel Knits is one knitting book ‘to rule them all’!

Though at first sight it appears incredibly complicated, you can soon learn to knit stunning stranded colourwork with the help of this beautiful book. Ann’s step-by-step illustrated tutorials and friendly text make mastering colourwork skills simple, satisfying and fun. For speedy results the pattern collection includes a variety of small accessories that make ideal first stranded colourwork projects, as well as a glorious variety of larger garments for all the family.

Put your passion in your fashion!

“Clavver is the Yorkshire dialect word for “clover”. I’vd used this name as I am a born and bred Yorkshire woman. However, I know from the interest already shown in this design that it most particularly appeal: to Irish folk, for whom clover (“shamrock” in Gaelic) is a national symbol. Indeed, I wore it on St Patrick’s Day this year to honour m...

Inspired by a stocking top designed by Miss Henrietta Ryder of Richmond, Yorkshire in 1896.

Based on traditional Yorkshire Dales gloves, this beret features ‘midge and fly’ patterning between swirling stripes.

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Esholt takes Yorkshire’s gansey tradition and gives it a modern twist, with set-in sleeves and waist shaping to provide a figure-flattering silhouette.

From Ann Kingstone’s “Lace Knits” book:

Rievaulx features stunning cables based on the knotwork of an 8th Century stone carving in St Bartholomew’s Church, West Witton, Wensleydale.

An ideal decorative accessory for Yorkshire natives and friends! Learn about the White rose of York here.

With an unusual construction using a sideways knit cabled strip with German short rows to form a crescent shape for the yoke detail, Arthington is an interesting and satisfying knit. Integral icord details and princess line shaping add further interest, overall creating a flattering cardigan.

The tree of life is an enduring and powerful symbol that has inspired artists since ancient times. Though it is prevalent in most mythologies, I particularly associate it with Celtic traditions, and have worked to embody that in this design.

Corskcrew tassels and contrast colour trim add fun to this practical winter warmer which was inspired by the Yorkshire gansey tradition.

If you buy both the Cowlersley Hat pattern and matching cowl pattern at the same time you’ll receive a 40% discount off the combined price, resulting in a discounted price of £6.00 for the set.

If you buy the Cowlersley pattern and the matching hat pattern at the same you’ll receive a 40% discount off the combined price, resulting in a total discounted price of £6.00 for the set.

Elegant mitts for elegant occasions, or simply because pretty things delight you?

A versatile and pretty lace wrap.

From Ann Kingstone’s “Lace Knits” book:

Woodrup is one of 10 designs in Bespoke, a which celebrates the magnificent bicycle. The book is published by and available from baa ram ewe.

From Ann Kingstone’s “Lace Knits” book:

From Ann Kingstone’s “Lace Knits” book:

From Ann Kingstone’s “Lace Knits” book:

Toe up socks featuring feather and fan lace panels.

These vintage-style socks are named after the little-known children’s book, By a Silver Stream. My father loved this novel as a child, and kept it into adulthood to share the delight with his own children. The book, one of a series by Elleston Trevor, is about the everyday lives and adventures of some very cute woodland creatures. To this day I...

Put your passion in your fashion!

Put your passion in your fashion!

Put your passion in your fashion!

Put your passion in your fashion!

Put your passion in your fashion!

Put your passion in your fashion!

Put your passion in your fashion!

Warm and toasty socks, ideal for ski-ing, especially with a sexy man in tow!

The Eirwen cape was designed to evoke the magnificant drama of snow-capped mountains, icicles, and powder snow. The name is Welsh for ‘snow white’.

“Two delightful twilight walks … where the trees were the oldest and the grass was the longest and wettest, had—assisted by the still greater imprudence of sitting in her wet

A fun knit for gifting, the Wassail Hat features large pompoms and braids. To make it you will need up to 150g of main colour and 50g of a contrast colour (for the pompoms).

The Wassail Scarf features reversble cables, so it looks the same on both sides of the scarf. It also features huge pompoms!

These festive slippers are a quick project for gifting either to yourself or a loved one.

Embroidered clocks adorn these traditionally styled socks.

Sweet little decorative mini socks. Great for hanging on the tree and stuffing with tiny treats.

A merry little knit for little folk!

Mary Rose is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns. The book is available from Rowan stockists.

Snowstar is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns. The book is available from Rowan stockists.

Endeavour is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns. The book is available from Rowan stockists.

With pretty little flowers and vintage styling, this little coat evokes the charm of those classic childrens books from the early twentieth century that celebrate the innocence, friendships and adventure of childhood. Narnia, Peter Pan, The Secret Garden, and A Little Princess still hold us in their thrall!

The Pleiades Mitts are one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns. The book is available from Rowan stockists.

The Pleiades Hat is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns.

Skipper is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns.

Polaris is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns.

Port and Starboard is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns.

Field Study is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns. The book is available from Rowan stockists.

The cowl uses a stitch pattern adapted from the Sylvia cardigan, based on Chippendale trellis with Norwegian style motifs. The use of travelling colourwork as a design feature independent of shaping needs was inspired by the wonderful work of fellow designer, Kieran Foley.

Sylvia is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns. The book is available from Rowan stockists.

Enid is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns.

Corona Borealis is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns. The book is available from Rowan stockists.

William is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns. The book is available from Rowan stockists.

Hedgerow is one of 16 glorious designs in Stranded Knits, a superb technique manual and pattern collection that Ann created for Rowan Yarns. The book is available from Rowan stockists.

These little egg cosies were inspired by some vintage embroidered ones I own, originating from Holland I beleive.

This is the children’s version of my William pattern, from Stranded Knits. The stranded colourwork design is adapted from the lovely Brother Rabbit pattern by English ‘Arts and Crafts’ designer, William Morris.

’Wesley Bob’ is an old Yorkshire dialect term for Christmas tree decorations. These ones are carefully designed to make beautifully spherical ornaments.

A traditional top-down sock featuring Bavarian cables. The pattern includes full written instructions and charts. Sized to fit 20½(23:25½)cm/8(9:10)“ ankle/mid-foot circumferences.

Sylvana is a layered hat using two different weights of yarn - approximately 150 metres of a DK weight yarn and approximately 175 metres of a 2ply/laceweight yarn. The laceweight is held double for the band.

Betty is part of the Born & Bred collection, a book made in partnership with baa ram ewe, the awesome Yorkshire yarn shop taking Yorkshire wool to the world! The book is available in print from baa ram ewe.

The Wharfe wellytoppers are part of the Born & Bred collection, a book made in partnership with baa ram ewe, the awesome Yorkshire yarn shop taking Yorkshire wool to the world! The book is available in print from baa ram ewe.

Little Tyke is part of the Born & Bred collection, a book made in partnership with baa ram ewe, the awesome Yorkshire yarn shop taking Yorkshire wool to the world! The book is available in print from baa ram ewe.

These ‘Lovely Socks’ feature stranded colourwork inspired by the knitting traditions of the Shetland Isles and Scandinavia.

Yorkshire Day and Baa Ram Ewe Titus offer: both the Ilkley Moor Hat and Baht ‘At Mitts patterns are available with a 50% discount! Offer ends August 10th 2019.

Hild is part of the Born & Bred collection, a book made in partnership with baa ram ewe, the awesome Yorkshire yarn shop taking Yorkshire wool to the world! The book is available in print from baa ram ewe.

Yorkshire Day and Baa Ram Ewe Titus offer: both the Ilkley Moor Hat and Baht ‘At Mitts patterns are available with a 50% discount! Offer ends August 10th 2019.

Roseberry is part of the Born & Bred collection, a book made in partnership with baa ram ewe, the awesome Yorkshire yarn shop taking Yorkshire wool to the world! The book is available in print from baa ram ewe.

The Swaledale Clogs are part of the Born & Bred collection, a book made in partnership with baa ram ewe, the Yorkshire yarn shop taking Yorkshire wool to the world! The book can be purchased in print from their online shop, here. baa ram ewe ship worldwide.

Wetwang is part of the Born & Bred collection, a book made in partnership with baa ram ewe, the awesome Yorkshire yarn shop taking Yorkshire wool to the world! The book is available in print from baa ram ewe.

Designed to flatter, April features side shaping for the waist, and short rows to scoop the front neck.

A flattering semi-fitted coat. Feather and fan panels with increasing width create flared sleeves and skirt. Knitted in an alpaca blend aran weight yarn, the coat is designed to be super-warm, with a slouchy hood for extra comfort.

Knitted in a laceweight silk yarn, this cardigan has a very slinky drape, and is cool enough for the hottest days of summer. A great choice for showing off your lace knitting skills.

Featuring beautiful felted roses, these cosy slippers make ideal gifts for elegant ladies, including you!

Though it was inspired by a Georgian woven Kashmir shawl, this wrap has a chic contemporary feel.

The socks feature an unusual placement of the arch increases - immediately next to the lace panel on each side.

Both versions of the shawl (sportweight and DK) are 50” wide by 28” deep after blocking.

A uniquely constructed yoke; the overlace and contrast underlayer are knitted separately on picked up stitches from the same circle of icord. The two layers are joined at the bottom of the yoke with a three needle icord bind-off. Lots of fun, and much easier than it sounds!

A summer concert, or a high school dance? You decide!

The stole starts at the centre with Judy’s Magic Cast-On, then grows outwards with increasing at the corners.

The PDF pattern contains full written instructions, including row-by-row instructions for the stitch patterns involved. The stitch patterns are also charted, and a blocking diagram is provided with clear measurements in both imperial and metric units.

The pattern features charts for the thumb gusset, the main hand, and the lace edging. Full written instructions accompany the charts to guide you through every stage of the project.

These sweet little hearts make ideal tree ornaments, or scented wardrobe sachets.

These slippers make great gifts, and are a great little project for practising stranded knitting techniques, including steeks. The pattern is supported by written and video tutorials at www.AnnKingstone.com

Kellynch is also available in Ann’s book, Novel Knits.

These fingerless mitts are a quick and easy knit. They are also a great project for learning and practicing one-row buttonhole and three-needle bind-off methods. The pattern guides the knitter step-by step through these methods.

An elegant shawl with a shimmering gossamer effect, delicately edged with a beautiful lace pattern. The design was inspired by Jane Austen’s enchanting romantic novel, “Mansfield Park”.

The pattern for Pemberley is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.

The Lanthir Lamath pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.

This lovely scoop neck vest with side shaping features sheep, needles and yarn, a choice of national flowers (roses, thistles, daffodils, or shamrocks) and flags of the patron saints of Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The Hartfield pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.

Purchase includes both patterns (i.e. the ladies version and the men’s version).

The Northanger pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in Stitches.

The Lissuin pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.

The Lady of the Wood Wimple pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.

For sexy Slytherins!

The Lady of the Wood Mitts pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.

The Lórien pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.

Traditional selbu stars and Nordic border motifs adorn this double knitted scarf which is named after the long-running British astronomy programme presented by Sir Patrick Moore!

Delicate blooms scatter over this snuggly scarf. Romantically feminine for an adult, soft and girly for a child.

This blanket square features an unusual double increase and twisted stitch columns. Designed in response to The Knitter magazine’s blanket campaign in aid of the UK charity, MacMillan Cancer Support.

This pretty drawstring bag would make a lovely accessory for any special occasion, especially weddings.

Hogwarts knee-high socks bearing the school motto ‘Never Tickle A Sleeping Dragon’.

The Chaussettes de Beauxbatons pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.

The Fleur Tote pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.

The Luna’s Moonlight sock pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.

This is the third in my set of four designs for the Hogwarts Houses. It features the house heraldic motif (a ‘lion rampant’), and a house cheer (‘Roar Gryffindor’). The fairisle border and foot pattern are designed to be evocative of the medieval origins of the Hogwarts Houses.

Pattern for a felted shoulder bag designed for the Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap. The latin text roughly translates as ‘Never Needle A Magical Knitter’. The swap-specific ‘HSKS’ lettering may be omitted and the embroidery re-positioned to make the bag suitable for other magical knitters!

Pretty socks with a diamond eyelet pattern, sized for little girls aged 5-7 years. The socks work in any standard sock yarn, including self-striping yarns as shown.

A basic ribbed sock pattern to fit children aged 4-6 years. Can be knitted as knee-highs, or as ankle socks as required - just adjust the length of the leg accordingly. Looks great in self-patterning yarns as shown in the photo.

This is the second in my set of four designs for the Hogwarts Houses. It features the house heraldic motif (a badger), and a house cheer (’Huzzah Hufflepuff’). The fairisle border and foot pattern are designed to be evocative of fleur-de-lys, a medieval pattern often used in heraldry. I recommend using knitting-in elastic in the cuffs to enhanc...

Knee high Ravenclaw House socks designed whilst participating in the Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap. The design was prompted by ‘Lavender Ackerly’ (a Potter-style alias) who suggested I should design some ‘proper Ravenclaw socks’. The socks feature the house eagle, and a house cheer - ‘Soar Ravenclaw’. I have worked to evoke the medieval origins of the...

The Durmstrang Socks pattern is also available in ‘Novel Knits’, a book celebrating British Literature in stitches.