Joan Wiens

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Pullover
Knit yourself the most comfortable, V-necked, short-sleeved Dolman tee sweater imaginable by using Baby Alpaca! This is a great cross-seasonal style, knit in DK weight, which can easily be worn alone or over a long-sleeved tee shirt. Dolman sleeves make fit more universal, and comfort automatic! Easy stitch pattern.
Knitting: Cowl
The design of this infinity scarf is intriguing enough on its own, due to the stitches. But by adding beads, and using lace yarn with beautiful, long color-ways of stripes (such as Schoppel Laceball yarn), its effect is dazzling! The pattern is rhythmic and easily learned; the beads can be added using any technique (see note*** below) or omitte...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This bolster pillow pattern truly does have a little bit of everything! From two-color, stranded stitch patterns, to embroidered accents, to applique flowers, to I-cords and more…the instructions are here. This pattern is a great stashbuster for sock-weight yarns, or an excuse to get more yarn! A full chart of amounts used for each yarn in thi...
Knitting: Scarf
Scarf pattern highlights the broomstick lace stitch (which is lots of fun to do!), but knitted rather than the usual crochet version. Either side is lovely! Pattern is composed of narrow bands of garter stitch, wider bands of yo, K2tog lace stitch, and the broomstick lace stitch. It is easily learned, making it a good take-along project. One sk...
Knitting: Scarf
Groups of alternating stockinette & garter stitch wedges form arches, which then alternate their curves to the left & to the right. Pattern is repeated for length of scarf -- easily followed and falling into its own rhythm. This scarf was created using only one skein (220yds) of lucious, self-striping yarn with long colorways (Casablanc...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Make a lovely decorator piece or gift, while showing off your knitting skills! The design incorporates several different stitch patterns to make a removable cover for a travel pillow form. The variegated colorings of the yarn heighten interest and give even more depth to the overall design. Complete step-by-step instructions also include severa...
Knitting: Neck / Torso - Other
The basic concept of this scarf is that every square is worked at 90º to every other square. Stitches are picked up at each corner to join the squares, so there is no seaming! Taking advantage of the stockinette’s natural curling tendency allows the squares’ edges to roll and form “cathedral window” looking results. Additionally, squares are al...
Knitting: Scarf
Take an unusual stitch pattern, such as the wave stitch, intersperse it between alternating garter rows, stockinette stitch rows, and varying drop-stitch rows, then knit it on the diagonal into modular triangles---and you have created a complicated-looking scarf. Using this technique enables you to see progress quickly, and impress others with ...
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is a great stashbuster for using up odds and ends, leftovers, or rich, intense or contrasting colors. Pattern design looks complicated, but it is merely bands of differing colors and stitch motifs --enhanced by strong color contrasts. Self-striping yarns also work well for this if you just want to make it easy!
Knitting: Cozy - Other
This pattern is an ingenious idea for using up leftover yarns. Most any non-textured yarn of worsted or less weight will work. Pattern includes adjustments to include DK or sock-wt. yarns. Works well to mix-and-match leftovers, too!
Knitting: Cuffs
Unique, fun, practical, AND a great way to use leftover sock yarns! Pattern is constructed to form a pocket knitted into a ribbed cuff. Pocket is great for holding I.D., $$, lip balm, keys, whatever.