Nancy O'Connell

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Knitting: Throw
Coming of Age, an exhibit at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists, introduced this design as a wall hanging. The gorgeous rich pallet of Alegria Grande colors, combined with the various textures and transitions, make this afghan a showpiece. The nicest part of all, though, is how warm, soft and comfy it is as a blanket! Beautiful, washable Alegria G...
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This delightful baby blanket is the perfect way to learn new patterns and create a gorgeous heirloom for that special little one!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Let the yarn do the work! Our simple design using Baby Blossom Chunky really shows off the color pattern in the yarn. The blanket is simple and a wonderful gift!
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is one that looks more difficult than it actually is. Even beginners can achieve this gorgeous stained glass effect! Striking colorwork works up easily with a slip technique!
Knitting: Scarf
Mad Tosh and Shibui have joined forces to created complimentary colors in their popular yarns. When combined, the effect is quite simply - blissful! This scarf is an easy knit and the colors and drapy fabric are amazing!
Knitting: Cowl
Lovely dotted swiss pattern consists of simple stockinette rows “dotted” with yarnover holes. Soft and luscious Miyabi, a cashmere blend from Noro, works in beautiful color pattern. Simple and easy to follow. Make one as a gift for everyone on your list!
Knitting: Scarf
The Ultimate Scarf!
Knitting: Throw
Soft & drapy, this pattern is quick and easy with spectacular results! Worked alternating three textures and then adding long fringes, wear as a shawl or double the size for a throw!
Knitting: Throw
Relaxing at “The Cape”
Knitting: Toys and Hobbies - Other
In our community, we’re making hearts of love to show our appreciation to those on the front lines during the Coronavirus crisis. We’re also showing compassion and love to those who are hurting at this time. This simple heart takes its shape from the increases down the center. Change needle size and yarn weight for larger or smaller versions of...
Knitting: Cowl
This stunning cowl will add a pop of color to any outfit! Soft and luscious Shibui Nest, held with a strand of Silk Cloud, makes this cowl soft and warm!
Knitting: Scarf
Add some elegance to your favorite simple outfit with this luxuriously simple scarf! The gentle slant caused by increases and decreases creates visual interest and alternating garter and stockinette stitches gives the fabric texture!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Everyone has seen the photo & article. Baby Archie and his Royal Dad, Prince Harry, with Baby Archie in an adorable bobble hat! We’ve created this hat, knit simply in the round, and placed two full pom poms on top. We used a Clover Pom Pom Maker, Small size, using the 1 5/8” size. Loaded with lots of yarn, the pom poms came out perfect!
Knitting: Throw
The beautiful texture and reversible pattern of the throw is finished perfectly with an i-cord edging, all the way around. Just add or substract stitches incrementally by 10 to make as large or small as you want; or, for a baby blanket, simply follow pattern as written using size 8 needles and worsted weight yarn. We especially love the way Ber...
Knitting: Scarf
This scarf, with i-cord edges all the way around, is perfectly reversible and fun to knit. The pattern takes on a wonderful rhythm as trapezoid shapes form the texture of the design. Use a provisional cast on so both ends are bound off perfectly. Nothing curls or rolls, and the pattern looks the same on both sides. You’ll want to make several, ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a simple and quick hat with a hint of happiness and style. Super soft Happiness is Cotton & Polymid - so very soft it will become one of your favorites in no time. For those looking to craft a chemo cap, there is no perfect yarn or pattern!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawl is an easy knit with simple repeats alternated between 2 yarns, one a light worsted weight or sport weight, and the other a fine silk mohair. A wonderful knit!
Knitting: Poncho
Soft and luscious, you won’t need to hide your pleasure when you wear this gorgous cable capelet. With gradual increases, the capelet is worked on circular needles from the bottom up, with a surprise “peak-a-boo” cowl at the top.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Need to knit up a quick gift? Here’s something that will bring plenty of oooh’s and aaaah’s - simply adorable and simple to knit! These gloves are knitted flat and seamed, leaving a space for the thumb. A project for beginners!
Knitting: Scarf
Lovely reversible scarf, perfect and cozy in beautiful alpaca blend. Knits up quickly on a size 10 1/2 needle with 3 sk. Earth by Wooladdicts; use one additional skein and repeat pattern an extra 3 times for a longer scarf.
Knitting: Poncho
Simple and elegant, this topper is knit in a long strip in stockinette stitch with a simple leaf-motif lace trim over the 29 edge stitches. Once finished, the piece is bound off, folded in half, then stitched along top leaving a neck opening.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Worked in superwash aran “Soft”, a new yarn from nancy O, this classic pattern is adorned with a fur pompom to make it the IT accessory this year.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This beautiful baby blanket is easy enough for a beginner, yet impactful enough to look like it was knit by a pro! Simple design is easy as 1, 2, 3!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This beautiful stitch pattern is simple and completely reversible. Pattern is written for either a baby size or full size, perfect for sending your favorite young person off to college! Simply adjust size of yarn and needle to change the size.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This lovely lace pattern is a symphony in gorgeous color ad two yarns are alternated on the bias.
Knitting: Scarf
This beautiful leafy lace pattern is accented perfectly with mirror-image “cascading” leaves which are attached separately. Be creative. Have fun. Enjoy the compliments!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Garter rib hat looks great on everyone and is an easy pattern to knit. Great fit for anyone!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Come on baby, let’s do the Twist! Work up this “chubby” hat in no time on large needles, add a fashionable Pom Pom on top, and you’ll be all the rage. Simple sequential pattern worked in the round makes knitting fast and easy!
Knitting: Pullover
The perfect first sweater, the Sweater of the Century knits up on a size 15 needle in no time. Simple seamed construction in Century, a yarn that knits up big but is light and airy! Fit is fairly loose - choose a size with about 2” positive ease.
Knitting: Pullover
Beginner Alert! If you’ve never knit a sweater before, let this one be the first. Simple, with no shaping for neck and drop sleeves, making this easy to finish! Detailing is a sure crowd-stopper - no one will know how easy this first sweater is!
Knitting: Cardigan
Beautiful baby sweater worked in one piece from the bottom up, with seed stitch detailing that shows off the beautiful sheen of the bamboo yarn. A favorite among nancy O clients!
Knitting: Cowl
Pure luxury combines the soft beauty of Kidsilk Haze with Rowan’s Shine, which contains genuine Swarovski crystals. Adding the Shine strategically allows you to make a luxurious cowl using only one skein of Shine when added to the Kidsilk Haze, held double.
Knitting: Scarf
Looking to knit some Holiday Gifts? This gorgeous reversible cable scarf in soft alpaca/silk/Merino blend would be loved by any woman or man on your gift list!
Knitting: Cowl
Simple stitch pattern shows off the texture and beauty of this limited edition angora yarn. Totally Luxurious!
Knitting: Headwear - Other
Quick and easy, this is the must-have this Winter Season! You’ll want to knit one for everyone on your Holiday list.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
After trying to find the perfect tank top pattern for a customer, I decided to design my own, and this one is just that - perfect! Just the right amount of detailing and a flattering neckline accented with an attractive cable up the front are all compliment-inducing features. Worked in Knit One Crochet Too Dungarease, a cotton/acrylic blend tha...
Knitting: Poncho
This soft drapy topper fits like a dream!
Knitting: Poncho
Use any worsted weight yarn for this pattern. We chose Plymouth Superwash Merino for its softness, stitch definition, and consistency in delivering a flawless cable pattern.
Knitting: Cowl
Of all the knits made popular by the Outlander series, this one is our favorite. Big and chunky, this scarf is knit with 3 strands held together on a huge needle. Got an hour? DONE!
Knitting: Cowl
Soft and luxurious, this piece is completely reversible and can be worn twisted & scrunched as a cowl, long as an infinity scarf, or even wrapped around your shoulders as a shrug. Easy repeat pattern in the round makes this a great project for beginners and experienced knitters alike.
Knitting: Throw
This pattern is easy to follow and gives a beautiful texture to this soft washable fiber. The stitch definition and weight of this afghan is pure pleasure!
Knitting: Poncho
This adorable poncho, worked from the top down in self-striping chunky yarn, is a quick and easy knit. Note you will need a 16” needle to start, and a 24” to complete the project.
Knitting: Pullover
A soft glow emits from Silk Cloud while Pebble provides substantial drape. A set of wide sleeves and cowl neck compliment the curved hem.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Sometimes the most basic patterns are the hardest to find, and we designed this basic cable pattern with that in mind. It’s perfect for the whole family, using any worsted weight yarn. We chose Maxima by Manos Del Uruguay because it’s soft and has great stitch definition.
Knitting: Pullover
Let this be your first sweater! So easy, with no neck shaping and drop sleeves, and so comfy. Note this sweater has a very relaxed fit, with the smallest size measuring 40”. If this is your first sweater, it certainly will not be your last!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat starts with a cabled band which is sewn together. Stitches are then picked up around the band and the crown of the hat is worked in the round. If you’re looking for a nice cable headband pattern, simply work the band - you’ll get 2 from 1 skein!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This slouchy hat is right in style! Knit in the round, beginning with a size 8 16” circular needle around the rim, the piece is then moved to a size 9 24” circular as the piece becomes bigger. Double pointed size 9 (or 8) needles are needed to complete the project.
Knitting: Poncho
Beautiful poncho topper knit from the top down featured large cables in front and back with simple cables at the shoulders. Note the yarn requirement listed combines 1 strand Cocoon and 1 strand Kidsilk Haze held together. you will need 6 sk. Cocoon and 3 sk. Kidsilk Haze for this project.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Versatile pattern works well for a Spring/Summer hat, for baby, child, or woman. Perfect option for someone undergoing chemotherapy, as the cotton and lace fabric “breathe”. Adorable for baby, too!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These beautiful cable handwarmers are easy to make - knitted flat with a simple seam, no need for dpn’s and thumb gussets.
Knitting: Tote
It may be time to re-visit FELTING! This big tote is great as a fashion piece, or to hold all your knitting supplies.