Debbie Orr

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Cardigan
Inspired by a visit to the Sonia Delaunay retrospective exhibition at Tate Modern in London, this design mimics the artist’s experiments in pattern for fabric design – rows of dots, crosses, diagonals, cross-hatching and wavy lines.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Southwold in the Snow was inspired by a seaside trip in the winter with unexpected snow on the beach.
Knitting: Cowl
Dit an’ Dah Cowl is a bobble and drop stitch design which makes a soft, textured cowl to keep the wearer as warm as toast. Named after the Dots and Dashes of Morse Code.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
Super cute little owlet keyrings knitted with hardy, rustic Voluptuous yarn which lasts for ages with no pilling.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern appears in Jenny Lord’s Purls of Wisdom Book published by Penguin.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
A few autumns ago, I was very excited to be going on a day trip with my best friends involving lots of shopping, eating out and cocktails. The temperature was starting to drop, and I thought it was about time I created a smart pair of luxurious handwarmers which would be perfect for the day - keeping me snug while waiting for the train, yet not...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These bed socks are designed for chilly mornings when you’d rather not stick your feet out of the duvet, or for lazy Sundays spent on the sofa knitting.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A simple pattern using flower motif between fake cables and ribbing. No cable needle required.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks have an intricate lace design which looks like plant tendrils and leaves twisting up the leg.
Knitting: Animal Toy
When my children were a little younger, I used to knit them teddies from made-up patterns and whatever fluffy yarn they chose from the local craft shop.
Knitting: Scarf
All day, every day, I look forward to around 10pm when I can finally sit down and start my knitting for the day. This scarf was no exception, and every day for about a week, I sat down at 10ish and knitted a few rows until it was finished.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
A really sweet pram blanket which is a great way to use up scraps of variegated or solid yarns.
Knitting: Sachet
Use any yarn you have around. around 24m is needed for one heart.