Linda Martindale

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
I wrote this pattern for either gusset and thumb, or without thumb. Size is for a medium woman’s hand, but easily can be made larger or smaller. Simply decrease or increase the number of stitches cast on to accommodate the measurement of the largest part of your hand. Measure around your hand just below your knuckles. If you measure an inch mor...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is quick to knit and can be finished in an evening or two by even novice knitters. Great last minute gift.
Knitting: Scarf
I like a longer scarf, so I designed this easy to wear fun scarf, with a smaller needle and made it much longer so it could be sewed into a loop, and worn as an infinity scarf. I used a seed stitch because I wanted the furry balls to land on either side of the scarf. The seed stitch makes a nice flat scarf and reversible. Hope you have fun with...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
I have been asked to write out this simple version of wristlets. So here is a little something ‘just for you’. The easy lace pattern takes no time at all to knit. Great project for some left over yarn. Any Dk weight yarn will work as long as you stick to the gauge of 22 sts= 4 inches. The practical side for these wristlets is they are great at ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Blanket - Other
This cozy set is worked with an easy brioche stitch. Brioche creates a stretchy , lofty, and warm fabric, while staying light. I think this is one of the easiest brioche stitches. When I researched the stitch I found, it is not a true brioche stitch but rather a very good copy. it has been called a fisherman’s rib, or a shaker stitch in the pas...
Knitting: Bonnet
Infants bonnet, in size 0-3 mos. Knit on straight needles, in one piece, size 6 needles. 2 - size 5 double point needles, needed for I-cord ties, and attached I-cord edging at neck. This little ‘girly’ bonnet has a sweet picot edge on brim.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Infant knitted cap, size can easily be adjusted, as explained in pattern. Has a tiny picot hem. Styled for either boy or girl.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Emily’s Pink Welted Blanket,is now available to purchase separate from the story book.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This blanket pattern is included free with the purchase of ebook ‘The Knitting Ewes -The Secret’. It is an easy read story about some very unique sheep who knit. It is amusing and fun. Most adults find it whimsical and entertaining. A great child’s bedtime story. The pattern ties loosely to the adventure, and a particular sheep. Watch for the n...