Michelle Porter
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Cowl
Crochet Mesh Cowl 123 - by Fondle Patterns is an easy beginner project that you can hone your skills on, or whip up quick, if you already have crochet experience.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This near beginner pattern uses exactly 50g / 125 m of yarn. Maybe you can use your beautiful leftovers after knitting your Lascaux DK garment, too.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
One size, to fit adult head size 51-61 cm / 20-24 ins with a generous negative ease. The rib pattern will easily stretch to twice the width. Crown shaping does not have a noticeable spiral, but instead rib pattern is reduced until last decrease rounds. Long brim can be rolled twice for a fitted crown, once or not at all for a slouchy fit.
Knitting: Legwarmers, Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Hand Knitting Pattern: 3 piece set: Legwarmers, Fingerless Gloves/Mitts, Beanie/Toque
Knitting: Cowl
Easy, fast, beginner circular needle pattern. Wear it like a cowl, loose around shoulders and neck. OR wear it wrapped twice around the neck and for even more warmth wear it wrapped around neck, crossed behind head and over forhead, like a hat/headband. Could be unisex, it looks pretty good on a man, too.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a FREE handout given at Knit East for the shoppers in the market. You can also get the free handout while it lasts at Cricket Cove stores in New Brunswick, Canada.
Knitting: Cowl
Such a fun yarn! No need to work hard, Cindy did all the work when she made the yarn. A beginner might really enjoy something like this!
Knitting: Beret, Tam, Fingerless Gloves, Legwarmers
Hand Knitting Pattern: (3 item set) Hat- Beret/Tam, Legwarmers, Fingerless Gloves/Mitts
Knitting: Headband
Great for those of us who don’t like a hat, but need warm ears. The softest cashmere was used in this design, but you can use any yarn that feels good on your head and is the same thickness.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
It’s a great party top for the upcomming holidays! Get the free pattern “Marble bag purse 107” to go with it. You need 77-123 yards of contrast colour (Rave), along with the main colour listed above. Any yarn that you would describe as super bulky will work for the contrast colour. The main colour is any plain worsted weight, any fibre. Easy en...
Knitting: Purse / Handbag, Bag - Other, Drawstring Bag
Any bulky or novelty yarn will work. An average ball is enough.
Knitting: Vest
Sizes 40 -52 inches. Just like in the fashion magazines! Only costs near to nothing, and is cruelty free. Very quick to make with 4 strands held together.
Knitting: Legwarmers
Easy to do, with basic shaping. Fast. Good for a teen. Similar item seen recently in fashion magazines.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
EASY! FAST! Takes very little yarn. Use a chunky wool, but a novelty or handspun yarn would add interest.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
I love rummaging through bargain bins! I buy one ball only of “pretty” yarns. Do you have a collection too? This is a great way to play with those yarns! (Also see Fun stripe cardi 404) I used 7 different novelty yarns, all different weights. They average themselves out to be a nice loose fabric. Tension is not too important as you are knitting...
Knitting: Mittens
EASY! FAST! Pair can be done in one evening, with experience. These are pretty big mitts, for adult size.
Knitting: Pullover, Shrug / Bolero
High fashion beginner project. The only thing easier would be a square! You need a slinky furry yarn, mine had some sparkle. It’s knit cuff to cuff. It looks like a scarf until you put it on.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero, Cardigan
If you love novelty yarns so much you buy one of everything, then this is for you. Sale bins are my weakness. Try to buy in one or two colour ways and you can make gorgeous knits! Just have enough total yardage, and stripe 2 rows each. The pattern is knit sideways, so gauge is not too important. (see also Fun stripe top 306) There are 4 sizes i...
Knitting: Pullover
For the DIVA in us. This pattern is easy to do and can use any wide ribbon yarn. Would be amazing in hand dye. The DK ribbed waist band determines the size. A great pattern if you live in warmer climates.