Kimberly K. McAlindin

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Mumford Mitts is a wonderful way to use the knitting locks technique to enhance the look of any knitted garment. This technique is very easy to do and creates texture and interest in your plain knitting.
Knitting: Pullover
I will be knitting a new sweater with the advent I received this year on my YouTube Channel during Vlogmas. I invite you to join me during the month of December where I will demonstrate the following techniques:
Knitting: Poncho
The Sheridan Shawl is the design for the Second Annual LIYF and Rainbows KAL. I designed this shawl with options in mind. Designed to be worn 3 different ways: with the v in the front, with the v in the back or with the v on the side. Each option lets you choose which way the shawl will compliment your body. This accessory will look great over ...
Knitting: Pullover, Cardigan
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Mimi hat is a very quick to knit hat that keeps your head very warm. I named it the Mimi hat after my niece Madeleine. Mimi is a high school senior girls soccer goalie and after putting the Pom Pom on my newly designed hat, we headed off to her state championship. It was a nail biter game and came down to penalty shots… Mimi came through sa...
Knitting: Pullover
Audrey is a classic sweater with an updated construction and a spectacular cable focal neckline. I just love when a happy mistake turns into a beautiful design! My initial thought was that the cable neck would lay flat… but I was so excited when I joined the cable together and put it over my head. I instantly thought of Audrey Hepburn and my br...
Knitting: Pullover
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Crochet: Pullover
Safari Breeze Top is the second collab between Kimberly and Victoria of Vida Lifestyle Yarns. This crochet top is stitched top down, in the round and so much fun! With just a two round pattern repeat, it is so easy to memorize the pattern and by changing hook sizes or weight of yarn, you can customize it anyway you choose. The pattern is writte...
Knitting: Pullover
Walking Rays top is a pretty lace top that is knitted from the bottom up and has optional sleeves. Designed for The Blue Purl in their Signature Color from Marianated Yarns for the New Jersey Wool Walk 2022, I used the beautiful lace called Sun Ray Lace. Dress up or down, this versatile top looks amazing over a linen dress and looks cool and ca...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Shoreline Shawl is the result of a sheep to shawl presentation I gave to a women’s group. My social media following watched the progress, from combed top to finished shawl and wanted the pattern to be available. I was excited to have a KAL and with the help of Tabbethia from Long Island Yarn and Farm, we put together our first KAL. My hope ...
Knitting: Poncho
Snow Day is the perfect combination of hat and cowl and is the first collaboration between Kimberly McAlindin of Knit A Rainbow and Victoria Ida of Vida Lifestyle. Knit from the bottom up this stylish laying piece will keep your head and neck warm without messing up your hairstyle.
Knitting: Pullover
Levitating Cables…or Not!
Knitting: Pullover
The Sherwood Sweater has some of my most favorite design elements: a flattering V-neck, modified drop shoulders and some fun color work on the hem. This sweater is knit from the bottom up, seamed at the shoulders and the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and knit down to the cuff. Beginner knitters are free to omit the color work chart a...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The hat is named after my niece Emily who is an RN on the cardiac floor. The pretty brim is an easy slip stitch pattern that reminds me of an ekg. This pattern is written in three weights: Aran, Worsted and DK. Whip up a few of these hats and become a Holiday Hat Hero much like our everyday Medical Heroes…. like Emily.
Knitting: Pullover
Knit a Rainbow Sweater is a top down raglan sweater that was designed for my 50th Birthday, mimicking my favorite comfy sweatshirt. The yarn color was designed for me by Cake Wool Company and reminds me of a rainbow. Rainbows and knitting have a special meaning to me, it’s the last life lesson my mother gave me before she died a year ago. I was...
Knitting: Pullover
The Lovely Tee
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl was designed for Vogue Knitting Live 2020 in NYC out of the yarn specifically dyed for the event for Do Ewe Knit. The Josie Shawl was named after my Great-great Grandmother Josie Burch.
Knitting: Scarf
Swift Scarf is the perfect last minute gift. Knit in beautiful Yana Journeys yarn and oversized needles, your recipient will never know it only took a few hours to create!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Marin Hat is a quick knit that can be worn either as a traditional hat with a folded brim or leave the brim unfolded for a slouchy look. Made in Loopy Mango merino worsted yarn, it is soft and light and oh so warm! I named the hat Marin after my daughter (the model). After I took the photos for the pattern she didn’t want to give it back, s...
Knitting: Cardigan
Bay Heaven Cardigan is the result of simple design meets beautiful yarn. I am enamored with House of A La Mode yarns and when thinking of what to design with their sport weight yarn, my thought was: ‘Why over design such a beautiful yarn?’ Bay Heaven is a special place I go to simply be me, it’s a no make-up hair in a braid kind of place. This ...
Knitting: Cardigan
A Hug For Ewe is a simple boxy cardigan that is made in 3 panels and seamed together. The border is picked up and knitted in the round. I love the easy, flattering style of this sweater, even a beginning knitter can feel confident to cast on. From cool air-conditioned offices to breezy spring evenings, this cardigan will quickly become a wardro...
Crochet: Scarf
After making this beautiful wrap, I hand washed to block and then threw it in the dryer with a towel to soften it up… it worked like a charm and is one of my favorites to wear and make as gifts.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful wrap made from the top down. It has a lace edging that is worked off the needles in an interesting way. The shawl has one sleeve to keep you nice and warm!
Crochet: Cardigan
This pattern is a top down, seamless, raglan style sweater that has optional sleeve instructions. Any sport weight yarn will work!