Karen Evans

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Knitting: Pullover
This figure-hugging jumper is knitted with your choice of either no or negative ease to the body, bearing in mind there is some stretch and give in the finished fabric. In contrast the sleeves open out into a bell shape at the cuff to give an interesting twist to the garment. The lace panel that crosses the yoke is repeated just about the cuff ...
Knitting: Pullover
This, simple to knit, mohair/silk jumper is both comfortable and stylish. The splash of red especially makes the jumper unique. Choose your favourite colour instead or swap the colours around to suit your taste. The jumper itself is very easy to knit, so suitable for a knitter with very little experience, although it is necessary to be able to ...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This high fashion cable top is available in two versions. The first is very low cut at the front with a deep V at the back. Alternatively, the top can be knitted with the same depth of V at both the front and the back for a more modest look. If you wish, the low cut version can be worn two ways: one way is with the deep V at the front; the seco...
Knitting: Scarf
This scarf is the result of someone asking me to knit him a ‘Private Pike Scarf’. I have not yet seen the new Dad’s Army film, but for those of you who can remember the original (or have watched the re-runs), this is my attempt at duplicating the scarf. There is, of course, no reason why you cannot change the colours either to match your favour...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
These delightful baby hats can be knitted from oddments of leftover DK yarn. The pattern gives detailed instructions for using three different yarns, using the amounts shown below for the 3-6 and 6-9 month sizes. Instead you can just keep knitting until all your yarn is used up and then change to another colour. This is what was done in the sma...
Knitting: Booties
These multicoloured, delightful little booties are knitted from the top down with a turnover cable cuff at the top adding a touch of extra style. They are perfect for using up oddments of leftover yarn. For the samples, the smaller size took 25g (58m/64 yds) of main colour and 9g (21m/23 yds) of contrast colour and the larger size took 34g (79m...
Knitting: Pullover
This interesting crossover jumper is easier to knit than you would expect. It is made up of 4 strips of k2, p2 rib sewn together in such a way as to create the crossover at the front and the interesting tear drop detail on the back. The sleeves are added and the turtle neck gives the sweater the perfect finish. Instructions are also given for a...
Knitting: Scarf
The pattern is currently on sale at the special price of £2.00 (+ VAT where applicable) while the final patterns (both scarves) are polished ready for publication at the full price of £5.00 (+VAT where applicable). The free version is no longer available.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This fashionable crop top has a deep ribbed welt, capped sleeves and turtle neck. The main body is worked in an all over cable pattern. It is comprised of two main pieces, the front and the back with the neck being knitted flat once one shoulder seam has been sewn up. The top is finished by sewing up the second shoulder seam and neck band and s...
Knitting: Booties
The pretty little baby shoes are designed to be both simple to knit and comfortable to wear. Only a small amount of DK weight yarn is needed to knit the bootees, which are knitted flat and then seamed on the sole and the back. Of course you can add bows or knit some little flowers to attach to the front if you so wish.
Knitting: Bonnet
This pretty little bonnet will suit any little girl. Knitted in cotton, it is perfect for those cool spring days, whilst knitted in wool it will keep her snug and warm throughout the winter. The bonnet is knitted in one piece and then seamed down the back before the ties and back edging are added.
Knitting: Vest
Jacques is a little boy’s waistcoat with soldier motifs. It is knitted in 3 pieces and then seamed at the shoulders before the arm and neck bands are knitted on before the side seams are stitched. The soldier motifs are worked mainly in intarsia with fine details being added using duplicate stitch and embroidery. Finally, the buttons are added.
Knitting: Cowl
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