Janine Shepherd

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Knitting: Poncho
This super warm, super flattering poncho is knitted using Yeoman Kajam Alpaca super chunky yarn.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This gorgeous lightweight jacket/cardigan is flattering and has a lovely drape. The body and arms are knitted in once piece, (yes! One piece!), there are no seams to sew, it is ALL done on the machine! The garment features full or half length raglan sleeves, 4 godets give the skirt a wonderful flared shape whilst the wide neckband finishes the ...
Knitting: Dress
This booklet is all about the automatic edgings, no manual transfers, and yet the edgings scallop and shape right before your very eyes!
Knitting: Pullover
Knitted in once piece, (yes! One piece!), this casual sweater with a gorgeous drape was knitted with two strands of Yeoman Polo it’s super light yet super soft and cozy! Any lightweight yarn could be used providing the tension is matched, it helps if the yarn steams flat so that there is just a little edge roll left.
Knitting: Pullover
Knitted in once piece, (yes! One piece!), this casual sweater with a gorgeous drape was knitted in thick 4ply Merino wool/silk mix yarn it’s super light yet super cozy! The instructions are written for chunky (bulky) machines - we used a Brother 270.
Knitting: Pullover
“A Tribute to Claude Monet” by Janine Shepherd this beautiful “Water Lillies” sweater was knitted on a Passap E6000 with the use of Designaknit 8 (DAK) (both are needed to create this garment) .
Knitting: Pullover
This super quick chunky poncho is created using 2 strands of standard 4ply pure wool - it took approximately 800g of yarn.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Taken from an original painting by Janine Shepherd this beautiful “Autumn Leaves” jacket was knitted on a Passap E6000 with the use of Designaknit 8 (DAK) (both are needed to create this garment) .
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
“Peppermint Candy”
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Lacy summer top has scalloped hemline and halter neckline, tapered in to the waist the shape is flattering and feminine.
Knitting: Tee
Lacy summer top has scalloped hemline and cold shoulder feature The garment was created using one 800g cone of Yeoman Perle 4ply corded cotton. The pattern was written using a Brother 950i knitting machine with separate lace carriage, however any standard gauge machine could be used with either a separate or combined lace carriage PROVIDING the...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Lacy summer top has scalloped hemline, with rolled edges over armholes and boat neckline. Neckline shaping is achieved holding stitches whilst continuing to create the lace pattern, making this garment an ideal first venture into this technique. The garment was created using one 800g cone of Yeoman Cannele 4ply corded cotton (larger size will n...
Knitting: Pullover
Ladies sideways knitted stocking stitch sweater has boat neckline and shoulder cut outs over loose fitting 3 quarter length sleeves. The garment is made in two pieces, each piece took under 1hr to produce so it’s a really quick item to knit.
Knitting: Pullover
Ladies sideways knitted 3x3 ribbed sweater has low neckline slot opening and set in, close fitted sleeves. Produced on a Passap E6000 (5mm gauge) however any yarn could be used on any machine providing tensions are matched or the pattern adapted. This was inspired by a much loved sweater purchased many years ago from a well known high street st...
Knitting: Pullover
68 page pattern for ladies Bias knitted sweater with lace, fairisle and garter stitch patterning.
Knitting: Pullover
Ladies twisted knot front sweater, has under bust bandeau and set in tapered sleeves. A simple figure enhancing shape that can be worn on its’ own or over a roll neck or camisole top. The garment was created using Yeoman Volga fine 3ply (heavy 2ply) yarn (I believe this used to be called Yeoman 50/50). The pattern was knitted in Full needle rib...
Knitting: Pullover
Ladies loose 4ply sweater features integrated funnel neckline, tapered sides, a choice of fashion horizontal chained or tuck and roll hemlines with streamlined raglan decreasing over tapered loose fitting sleeves.
Knitting: Pullover
Ladies chunky over sweater has lattice sections to front, back and sides, drop shoulder sleeves and funnel neck. The garment has been knitted with one strand of wool/acrylic mix aran weight yarn using two colours. This is a one size pattern (approximate bust 100cm), however larger or smaller sizes can easily be achieved subject to machine capab...
Knitting: Poncho
This warm and cosy poncho jumper features a machine knit pie crust and fringed finish to the lower hem. Add your own finishing touch of beads, pompoms or tassels for an additional individual look. Knitted using three strands of 2/34 yarn the design would lend itself equally well to many other stitches and fibres, we estimate 4ply would work wel...
Knitting: Pullover
Knitted In Yeoman Panama using 1 cone of Lilac and around a quarter of a cone of crocus, this gorgeous sweater has been created combining Fairisle, a shaped yoke (lowered at front) and tuck cables.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This warm and cosy poncho jumper features a pie crust and tassel or fringed finish to the lower hem, plus thick double ribbed cuff welts. Add your own finishing touch of beads, pompoms or tassels for an additional individual look. Knitted using three strands of silk bourette and mohair (any combination works), the design would lend itself equal...
Knitting: Pullover
Ladies slim fitting jumper has cold shoulder “cut out” sections above lantern sleeves. The neck and cut out edgings are created using reverse of stocking stitch. The hem is curved back and front by using short row method, the pattern includes the option for a straight hemline. Please note, the arms in the picture look long, because they have no...
Knitting: Pullover
Ladies loose fitting jumper, Has Raglan, lantern sleeves and v front neckline.. The pattern is intended to be used with my Small, Medium or Large sizing but if you want a larger size I’ve included some additional instruction.
Knitting: Pullover
Ladies loose fitting, over top in mohair. The garment has dropped shoulders, lantern sleeves and downward curved yolk. The garment could easily be made longer to produce a dress or longer overtop.
Knitting: Pullover
Ladies loose fitting, mid thigh length top. The garment has lantern sleeves and rolled hems. The circular yoke is knitted in one piece, with feature short row segments, and a lowered front neckline. The garment could easily be made longer to produce a dress or overtop.
Knitting: Tee
These two garments took just one cone of Yeoman Tibet, however we had very little left over and would therefore advise allocating 1.5 cones to ensure you don’t run out. The garment was knitted in one size which loosely fits a 36-38” bust or hip, however adjusting rows and stitches would be easy to increase or decrease the size. The frilled gode...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This lovely pattern has been adapted from original Frost Flowers patterns to be created on a 24 stitch repeat knitting machine. The 23 pages pattern covers creating the lace pattern and camisole tops using both COMBINED and SEPARATE lace carriage types. Electronic or punch card machines can be used.
Knitting: Cardigan
Ladies edge to edge, waisted cardigan with set in Bishops sleeves. Knitted in stocking stitch throughout. The garment when made in size 86cm took just over half a cone of Yeoman Elsa Mohair yarn. Very easy to knit, but the frill takes time to create! The pattern includes helpful notes on overcoming the challenges of machine knitting mohair.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This lovely silk top would look great over another garment or worn on it’s own in the summer. Techniques used are short row and grafting. A garter carriage was used for the bands, but a garter bar or other technique could be used (an alternative hem technique and long “dress” length option are included in the pattern).
Knitting: Pullover
A lovely pattern featuring a dropped rear hem, knitted in machine washable Drops Merino Extra fine yarn it drapes beautifully.
Knitting: Pullover
This lovely casual jumper has been created using Kauni Effekt yarn, but any 4ply yarn would be suitable (or indeed any weight!). the sleeves and shoulder section are knitted in one piece (sideways) and the lower body sections are knitted from picked up stitches. Aimed at knitters with an intermediate level of ability this jumper uses the follow...
Knitting: Pullover
This 88 page tutorial and pattern takes you through how to create Entrelac on the knitting machine. In section 2 we produce the lovely entrelac sweater which is made in one (yes one!) main piece with no seams to sew and very few ends to sew in! In section three we look at combining other patterning techniques with machine knitted entrelac - Tuc...
Knitting: Slippers
I first made a pair of something similar these from a free hand knitting pattern, I loved them so much I wore huge holes in the soles – next pair will have leather soles!!!!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The hat is knitted in a 4ply pure wool, however any yarn could be used, the diameter of the hat is 56cm, however this could be altered by changing the tension. Pattern matching is required so it is not possible to adjust sts/rows in this pattern.
Knitting: Dress, Pullover
This lovely pattern can be knitted as a jumper or dress, (dress has become a favourite worn with black thick tights and boots!!!) The hems have mitred points back and front, also on sleeves and at neck which is based on a simple cut and sew technique. it requires no specialist equipment. Sizes are for UK 10-20, US 6-16. Garments were knitted on...
Knitting: Pullover
PLEASE NOTE THIS PATTERN DOES NOT HAVE SIZING OPTIONS! INSTRUCTIONS FOCUS ON CREATING THIS STITCH HOWEVER I HAVE GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ABOVE JUMPER, WHICH CAME OUT TO FIT BUST 38, THE GARMENT WAS KNITTED ON A STANDARD GAUGE BROTHER KNITTING MACHINE USING 4PLY YARN WITH A TENSION SETTING OF 6 THROUGHOUT (SAME FOR GARTER STITCH AND MAIN PATT...