Lynda McArdell

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Cowl
This is a fun ruffled texture cowl. Both fun to wear and a real attention graber. It is a fun little thing to just throw on with a pair of jeans or your little black dress.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This beret is felted just enough to be warm and still have shape. The brim is knit in super wash wool to maintain shape and pattern. While the instructions do not include the embroidery, I did it free hand, it does include a clear picture of the embroidery pattern. Because it is felted feel free to add your on touches or us it without any embel...
Knitting: Poncho
Just throw this on to walk the dog or dress it up a bit for lunch out with friends. It’s warm cozy and comfy as well as stylish. If you love to knit cables this is for you.
Knitting: Cape
This wrap is both elegant as well as casual. Fun to wear, like a shawl that stays on. Works equally well with jeans or a long flowing skirt. It is warm but not hot.
Knitting: Necklace
These little necklace can be dressed up or down. It is sure to be a topic of interest when worn. You can get 3 necklaces out of one skein. Although this is knit on small needles it goes fast I just worked it up in a weekend.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Whether you wear these with your Bean-sidhe Cloak or just your favorite sweater, they will keep you warm and stylish. Bean-sidhe cloak pattern not included
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl just floats and the color change is so subtle it almost gives you an optical effect like the reflection of rays of light on water. The lace pattern in the body is simple and I edged it with a more detailed lace on the top, with a knit as you go bobbled trim.
Knitting: Bath Mitt
This is a fun to knit fun to use bath mitt with pocket for your soap. Makes a great gift. When you finish knitting this you just need your favorite bubbles and hot water and scrub away.
Knitting: Poncho
bean-sidhe in folklore means woman of the fairy. This is sure to be your favorite spring/fall wrap. The pattern does not include the fingerless mitts, that pattern will follow soon.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This beret has a swirled decrease at the top and the fishtail pattern stitch ( thus the name Merrow which means Mermaid in Irish folklore) making it a fun knit and looks great on as well.
Knitting: Cowl
This will bee one of your favorite cowls. Both sides look great so you can get two looks in one knit. I was just fiddling around and came up with this stitch, but I am sure someone has already come up with it.
Knitting: Scarf
The Puli Stitch edge is knit in as you go, so there is no finishing involved in this cozy warm scarf. You can add a pin or not.
Knitting: Poncho
This warm and comfy cape- cloak will be great for walks in the woods or strolling in the park. Just pull up the long collar to keep the wind off your neck. The short row shaping gives extra room for arm movement. All of this and it’s fun to knit too.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
You don’t have to be sitting at the Bistro sipping on a good glass of wine to enjoy this fun little beret. You will look great just walking the dog. With the short row shaping it can be worn many different ways depending on your mood.
Knitting: Slippers
These are fun little slippers to keep your toes toasty and warm. Perfect for curling up with a good book and cupa tea on a snowy weekend.
Knitting: Slippers
These are fun little slippers to keep your toes toasty and warm. Perfect for curling up with a good book and cupa tea on a snowy weekend.
Knitting: Cloche Hat
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This is a fun hat with a lot of drape to the fabric. The I-cord trim and button add to the whimsy.
Knitting: Scarf
Knitting: Cape
Both front and back of cape are the same.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lace edging is done with a provisional cast-on and applied/knitted as you go.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Pocket is the perfect size to fit mobile phone (iPhone/Android)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Knitting: Cowl
Knitting: Slippers
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Tote
I developed the Puli Stitch some time ago and the Puli Stitch Bag is the premier publication using it. The stitch reminded me of the Hungarian herding dog the Puli, thus the name. I believe this stitch to be unique. Hope you have fun with it.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Also included in this pattern is a shorter, above the wrist version.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Cloche Hat
Knitting: Animal Toy