Merry Elizabeth Porter

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Earwarmers
Introducing the Fisherman’s Rib Headband knitting pattern, a cozy and stylish accessory designed for the modern adventurer. Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of the Celtic Fisherman’s Rib stitch, skillfully woven into this headband to evoke the spirit of tradition with a contemporary twist.
Knitting: Cowl
This infinity scarf was so much fun to make, and was fun to watch take shape because of the many pattern changes involved making a subtle striking affect.
Knitting: Boot Cuffs / Toppers
Morado, the Spanish word for purple, definitely describes these beautiful boot cuffs and the deep shade of yarn they are made with. These cuffs are sure to be a quick knit as well as a warm and fashionable addition to your winter wardrobe!
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This shrug makes an adorable addition to any outfit! With the lace stitch used, it makes a fashionable but surprisingly light sweater.
Knitting: Cowl
The Kaleidoscope Infinity Cowl is one part of a 3 pattern series. Coming soon are the Kaleidoscope Hat and Kaleidoscope Fingerless Gloves!
Knitting: Cowl
This Infinity cowl was knit with my own Hand-dyed Northern Lights Yarn (available at thewriterknits.etsy.com) shade: Rose Quartz. But it will certainly work with any other yarn! Cowl took less than 170 yds to complete.
Knitting: Earwarmers
The Jupiter Headband is part of the Roman Mythology Collection, soon to be available for purchase on Ravelry!
Knitting: Throw
High Tide Afghan is a fast and enjoyable knitting project that yields a great blanket, with an easy to memorize, 4 row pattern.
Knitting: Throw
Knit with US 10 circular needles
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Strawberry Cheesecake Hat by Merry Elizabeth Porter Designs.
Knitting: Cowl
Strawberry Cheesecake Infinity Scarf by Merry Elizabeth Porter Designs.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These mitts are part of a 4 piece set: Dallas Grey Chunky Cabled Infinity Cowl , Dallas Grey Chunky Cabled Boot Cuffs , and Hat coming soon!
Knitting: Headband
This headband is knitted with my own hand-dyed yarn Northern Lights Yarn available in thewriterknits.etsy.com
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These gloves are KNITTED!!!! I did tons of research to find a knitted dragonscale stitch and could not find one, so I made my own!
Knitting: Cowl
This dragonscale set is KNITTED!!! I did tons of research trying to find a knitting dragonscale pattern and found none! So I made my own!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This messy bun is very simple and fun to make, and adds a bit of a slouchy look to the piece. I knit it in Yarn Bee Soft Secret Solids, but Caron’s Simply Soft would work amazingly as well.
Knitting: Boot Cuffs / Toppers
This pattern is part of a four piece set coming soon! Dallas Grey Chunky Cabled Infinity Cowl , Dallas Grey Chunky Cabled Fingerless Mitts , and hat coming soon!
Knitting: Cowl
This infinity cowl is part of a 4 piece set: Dallas Grey Chunky Cabled Boot Cuffs , Dallas Grey Chunky Cabled Fingerless Mitts ,and hat all coming soon!
Knitting: Throw
This blanket is so fun to make, and looks beautiful whether knitted with variegated yarn or solids! Use soft yarn to make it a baby blanket!
Knitting: Cowl
This infinity scarf is knitted with my own hand-dyed Northern Lights Yarn, 1 skein of Taffy available in The Writer Knits Etsy Shop; however any yarn would work just fine!
Knitting: Cowl
This infinity scarf is part of a 2 piece set. Also available is Tobias Eaton Fingerless Gloves (from Divergent)
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These gloves are part of a 2 piece set: Also available is Erudite Cowl (from Divergent)
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is so fun and easy to make! Part of a 2 piece set! Also available is Erudite Gloves (from Divergent
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Part of a 2 piece set: also available is Abnegation Infinity Cowl
Knitting: Cowl
Part of a 2 piece set! Also available: Abnegation Mitts
Knitting: Electronics Cozy
This case fits the kindle and tablets as well :)
Knitting: Cowl
“…for verily I say unto you, If ye have the faith of a grain of a mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” Matthew 17:20
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Part of a three piece set! Also available are Ceres Scarf and Ceres Hat.
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This tulip applique makes an adorable embellishment for anything you can think of--and definitely a must for my flower afghan!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is a a fun companion to the Ceres Scarf and Ceres Fingerless Mitts, showing off celtic looking cables. The pattern written is easy to understand, and it is a good way to learn how to cable if you are a beginner!
Knitting: Scarf
3 piece set! Also available are Ceres Hat and Ceres Fingerless Mitts.
Knitting: Electronics Cozy
This project is a fun, attractive way to practice cabling if you are a beginner. I hope you enjoy knitting this piece as much as I did!
Knitting: Cowl
This hooded cowl gives a flavor of the elven woodlands as well as an Irish flare, and is definitely one of my favorite designs so far. It is very easy to make, even beginners to cables will find this project simple to make.
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
Add this block to an afghan or attach the flower to anything you’d like!
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This pattern is a cute way to embellish your afghan or pillow, and it takes next to no time!
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This lily pattern works well as an applique (as I have chosen to use it) or as a stand-up decoration.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This blanket is a unique gift for the newest addition to your family! The color possibilities for this project are limitless! The pattern is easy to understand, and although it looks difficult, it is so easy to make.
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This block makes an awesome addition to any floral blanket, and is oh-so-easy to make!!!!! I used Caron simply soft for the entire thing. Needles: US 8, US 3, US 3 dpns.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern really will only work for yarns of different sizes, such as the bamboo bloom yarn linked above. I used only one skein of yarn for this project, and it works up quickly and easily.
Knitting: Cowl
This project is extremely easy to make and will add something unique to your wardrobe!
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is knitting using star stitch for the majority of the pattern. The purple is the sky while the gold sparkles are obviously the stars. I hope you enjoy this project as much as I did!
Knitting: Cowl
This colorful cowl is simple and quick to make. The stitch is simple so that the colors are the main attraction.
Knitting: Coaster
This chevron coaster is a creative way to add some variety to your collection, and can be striped as I did on this one, or you can use only 1 color and still have a nice stitch.
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This pattern is definitely a stash buster and is a cute addition to your floral blanket!
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This pattern is easy to make and is a nice addition to your floral blanket! Also included in the pdf are some fun facts about the flower you’ll be knitting!
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This applique is easy to make, and takes minimal yarn!
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This pattern is quick and easy to make, and is a unique addition to any blanket!
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This applique is easy and fun to make! It may look difficult, but it is very simply and clearly described in the pdf.
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This project is a stash buster!!!!! It uses minimal yarn and is very quick and simple to make up in an afternoon or evening.
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This project is definitely a stash buster as it uses very little yarn and would look cute no matter what colors you choose to use!
Knitting: Cowl
This infinity cowl is a neat way to incorporate chubby looking cables into the work. Stitch multiples are included in the pdf pattern for bigger sizes.
Knitting: Throw
This blanket is easy to make, and a very unique gift to give a friend!
Knitting: Cowl
This infinity cowl uses ribbed stitches that appear to be cables, and eyelets are scattered throughout to add a wave to the ribs.
Knitting: Vest
This cowl, inspired by Katniss’s outfit in Catching Fire, is a fairly simple pattern to knit. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did designing it!
Knitting: Coaster
This coaster is an easy-to-make, attractive addition to any setting!
Knitting: Earwarmers
This earwarmer is a quick and easy project! Perfect for the beginner who is beginning to feel braver in shaping their work a bit more.
Knitting: Cowl
Kilimanjaro is a quick and easy project so named because these three colors combined remind me of mountains!!! I hope you enjoy knitting this as much as I did designing it!
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is a pretty easy gift or last minute project and is oh so fun to make!!!
Knitting: Electronics Cozy
Created with an entrelac style, this project works up fairly quickly and takes less than one skein of yarn to complete. You can add a toggle as in the picture or leave it off depending on your preference, but this makes an excellent gift for someone who uses their iPad frequently!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Named for the spirted Tribute from District 7, these fingerless gloves add a nice touch to any outfit and keep you very warm!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Part of a 3 piece set linked here: Snapdragon Infinity Scarf and Snapdragon Fingerless Gloves
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is one pattern in a 3 piece set linked here: Snapdragon Infinity Scarf and Snapdragon Hat
Knitting: Cowl
Part of a 3 piece set linked here: Snapdragon Hat and Snapdragon Fingerless Gloves
Knitting: Cowl
This infinity scarf makes a perfect last minute gift for a friend, as it works up amazingly fast because of the easy stitch, large needles, and yarn combinations.
Knitting: Scarf
With a quick and easy stitch sequence, this scarf will be completed in no time at all, making it a great last minute gift or project.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern was inspired by Katniss’s cowl in the movie Catching Fire.
Knitting: Ornamental Flower
This rose makes a cute addition to a little girl’s room or put it in a vase for a crafty way to brighten a room!
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is pretty simple and works up quickly.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This pattern is great for beginners and requires less than one ball of yarn!
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This easy and enjoyable stitch makes an attractive addition to any kitchen or a quick, last-minute gift. It would also look great as a square in an afghan as well :)
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This dishcloth makes a great addition for any cleaning kit or just for decoration. True to its title, this project is Nice and Easy and pretty quick too! It uses the Entrelac technique, and although it may look intricate, it’s a cinch once you get the hang of it!
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
Gauge is not critical. Use smaller or larger needles for a smaller or larger flower.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
This pattern was made to fit the 18 inch American Girl Dolls.
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This flower works up pretty quickly, and makes an adorable embellishment to a block for a blanket or pillow, or a hair clip.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Named for Katniss’s little sister Prim, these gloves are an adorable accessory to knit! Despite the harder stitch, once you get the hang of it, they go rather quickly.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These gloves are part of a 2 piece set. Also available is Tobias Eaton Infinity Scarf (from Divergent)
Knitting: Baby Blanket
I used 2 skeins of each color for this project.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
This shawl took less than one skein of each yarn, and is definitely what i would consider a stash buster! My sister and her friends love these shawls and I have made them each several.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Again, as with the other two pieces of this 3 piece set linked here: Gale Hawthorne Scarf and Gale Hawthorne Hat.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern is part of a 3 piece set linked here: Gale Hawthorne Scarf , and Gale Hawthorne Fingerless Gloves .
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This scarf is part of a 2 piece set linked here: Factionless Infinity Cowl (from Divergent).
Knitting: Scarf
This scarf uses Entrelac techniques, but Entrelac experience isn’t necessary.
Knitting: Throw
This pdf also includes a pattern for an optional pillow! :D
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
This star was designed as an applique, but the possibilities for it are endless. It uses minimal yarn, and is definitely a STASH BUSTER!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
All money received will go to a missionary family in Columbia, South America.
Knitting: Scarf
I named this project Caleb Prior after Tris’s brother in the Divergent series by Veronica Roth. The colorwork reflects his roots in Abnegation (Gray) and his chosen faction of Erudite (Blue) and the interwoven stitch represents mixed loyalties.
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
Knitting: Throw
I made this blanket for my grandmother for Christmas, and it contained all the names of their kids and grand-kids connected by hearts and icords. She loved it, of course. And when our youth pastor and his wife moved away from our church, a friend and I pieced one together without icords, but scattered the hearts around randomly. These can be di...
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
Knitting: Scarf
Only one skein is needed from each color.
Knitting: Scarf
This scarf is part of a 3 piece set linked here: Gale Hawthorne Hat and Gale Hawthorne Gloves.