Martha Lyons

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This whimsical hat is sure to put a smile on your face! Crocheted garland and embroidered French knots create a fun hat to celebrate the Christmas season. 6 sizes; newborn through adult large.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Make this gorgeous, fun season-spanning pillow for the couch, chair or bed. Knit the front and back flat separately and finish by knitting the pieces together and adding an attached I-cord bind off to make a beautiful edge piping. The back is worked in stockinette and garter stitch. An 18” full pillow insert (purchased from your favorite retail...
Knitting: Cardigan
This darling vest is perfect for almost any weather! Comfortable and stylish to fit anyone. Use any worsted or heavy worsted weight yarn on a big needle for a nice drape. Yarn used in striped sample in size S is Schoppel Reggae Ombre 100% Merino wool, 109yds/99m per 50g ball. Color 1508 “Shadows”, 4 balls. Long sleeve version in size XL is show...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Keep your hands toasty and your fingers and thumbs free!! Easy, fun fingerless mitts knit flat. Sizes Small and Meduim adult.
Knitting: Slippers
These retro, oversized ankle socks are fun and easy to make. Knit flat in garter stitch with a simple seam in front; they are a perfect beginner project. Worsted weight yarn is held tripled throughout to make a thick, toasty fabric.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This easy, cloche-style hat is the cutest style for the baby girl in your life! With the gathered bow, it can be tipped on baby’s head any way you like! She can peek out from under one side or wear the tie in the back or front. Change up the ribbon for different looks.
Knitting: Pullover
The “Newport Summer Tee” is a variation of my “Newport Summer Shrug”. It is an ideal garment to wear in the spring and summer over a tank top or tee. It can be made waist length as shown, cropped, hip, or as long as you like. It is easy, fast and fun to knit even for a beginner. The loose, flowing design adds flair to any casual outfit! The fro...
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This whimsical knit blanket is the most fun blanket you will ever make! A unique technique creates a completely reversible two color blanket. The fabric is a squishy, cozy stitch pattern with no purling! Recommeded for worsted weight yarn and a circular needle. You can also make the blanket as large as you wish on any size yarn.
Knitting: Poncho
The Newport Summer Shrug is a fun piece to wear in the spring and summer over a tank top or tee. It can be made cropped as shown, waist or hip length. Easy, fast and fun knit even for a beginner. The loose, flowing design adds flair to any casual outfit!
Knitting: Poncho
Poncho a la Mode is a fun, versatile shoulder garment that is easy to knit and wear. It is knit in the round from the bottom up in one piece with shaping. Make it in wool for the winter or cotton for chilly summer evenings!
Knitting: Cloche Hat
This easy, cloche-style hat is oversized but stylish. It won’t smash your hair, and with the gathered tie, it can be tipped on your head any way you like! Peek out from under one side for a flirty look, or wear the tie in the back or front if you prefer. You can lace a ribbon or silk scarf through the eyelet holes for more variety.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
There are many patterns for small baskets available. I couldn’t find a knitted one that was nice and round and would sit properly, so I developed this pattern. Made with scraps of sock or fingering weight yarn and small double point needles, it will add whimsy to your Christmas tree. You can add it to the top of packages or simply give it to a ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cozy ribbed hat is an easy knit in 8 x 2 ribbing. It is worked in the round from the bottom up with Aran weight yarn. Switch to dpns to shape the crown with evenly placed decreasing.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
A darling, tiny knit Kiss to hang or use as a decoration for Christmas. You may use any fingering weight yarn and size 2 double point needles. Gauge is not critical. You only need a small amount of yarn and some ribbon. A washer to weight the bottom of the Kiss is optional. Vary the size of the Kiss by changing the weight of the yarn and size o...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Scrumptious cashmere mitts knit in the round on double point needles. Knit in one size with shaping for a perfect fit throughout. You will use 150-175 yards of DK weight yarn. The sample is knit with one skein of Jade Sapphire 4 ply Mongolian Cashmere. Yum!
Knitting: Poncho
This fun and sassy poncho is perfect to wear on those chilly summer nights or indoors on a blustery day.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a deceptively simple pattern to create a beautiful cuddly baby blanket! You can make it in a stroller/car seat size, or a bit larger for a crib or floor blanket. Let your imagination be your guide to use solid and variegated yarns in different combinations.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This easy hat pattern for babies 3-6, (9-12) months can be made with a plain finish or add the ruffle for some flair. An I cord knotted button at the top makes it especially cute.
Knitting: Cardigan
This ruffled, girly sweater is easy and fun to make. Sized to fit 3-6, (9-12) months. Make this in any DK weight yarn, with contrasting color optional for trim.
Knitting: Cardigan
Easy, fun pattern for the baby boy in your life! Sized for 3-6 (9-12) months. Front tie makes it simple.Made in any DK weight yarn. Use contrasting color for trim, or make it in a solid color.
Knitting: Earflap Hat
A fun to knit and wear hat for the whole family! Easy stranded colorwork with a simple chart. Samples used Berroco Vintage Chunky.
Knitting: Vest
Tunic length vest can be made in any color. Fits most sizes. Open front without buttons.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Pumpkin Hat pattern for newborn, toddler or child. It is knit in the round and darling for the fall!
Knitting: Booties
(See also: Crochet version)