Judy Cross

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Pullover
Rather simple summer pullover made with textured knit and purl stitches and a collared neckline. Perfect as a first sweater!
Knitting: Glasses Case
This pattern can be used with other slip stich patterns. Guage will vary.
Knitting: Poncho
Quick and easy poncho for toddlers. Great baby gift!
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Inspired by a jacket worn by Janie! The jacket is worked in one piece, including sleeves. The jacket also features pockets and a slightly shaped collar.
Knitting: Vest
This vest features flattering vertical stripes that are achieved with slip stitch. It is also a great stash buster!
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Warm coat worked sideways for flattering lines. The pattern includes side pocket and side slits. It is worked in 3 color seed stitch to create a tweedy look. It can be a great stash buster!
Knitting: Tee
A mix of vertical lace and horizontal stripes that results in a flattering top. Great for spring and summer wear.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just for fun. My friends are getting a good giggle out of this hat. Just wanted to share.
Knitting: Pullover
A fun pattern that looks more complicated than it really is. Its sure to impress your friends! Choose 3 of your favorite colors (one could be variegated) to make a flattering top.
Knitting: Vest
Slightly oversized vest that can be worn over a sweatshirt or sweater for extra warmth. It uses a simple slip stitch pattern to create a flattering vertical line. Some assembly (namely seams) required.
Knitting: Tee
Interesting texture on a tee shirt! Very easy! Minimal shaping. Worked in 2 pieces so some sewing required.
Knitting: Vest
Easy to work lace rib pattern for a vest worked in one piece. Fun vest for the summer.
Knitting: Vest
Simple, classic V Neck Vest. It is sized to be roomy. Worked in 2x2 and 2x6 rib for a flattering vertical look.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a sweater with the tails on the side. Just to be different. It is worked side to side starting from the center back. The sleeves are joined directly to the body. The only seams are the shoulders. Fun to make and great for using up your stash!
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This jacket was inspired by a ruana. I added sleeves and a collar. As it is worked sideways it is a great opportunity for stash busting. It is also rather flattering.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This coat features some unique construction elements. The body is worked sideways while the bodice and sleeves are worked together upwards from the body. The coat also features a shawl collar and side pockets. It is also one pattern where row gauge is very important.
Knitting: Vest
This vest features a textured rib that is used for all edges and middle back. The rib texture and the yarn chosen give the vest its tweedy look. Good for beginners looking for a first garment.
Knitting: Vest
Simple pattern with nice texture. The pattern features side slits and seamless construction.
Knitting: Tee
The speckled effect is achieved by using a variegated yarn for the main color. A solid color would yield vertical stripes.
Knitting: Tee
The basic pattern is a fairly simple Tee shirt made in 4 upside down L shaped pieces where the short end of the L forms the sleeve and the long end is the body of the tee shirt. The fun part is to decide what colors and stitches you want to use. Suggestions are offered.
Knitting: Vest
A drapy, lacey vest made with sport weight cotton. Mostly easy to make and very flattering to wear.
Knitting: Vest
Another sideways vest with interesting shaping. The vest is knee length for a touch of elegance. On the practical side it also features side pockets. It is worked with one main color and at least two contrast colors. This creates the vertical stripes that are so flattering.
Knitting: Vest
This is a simple one piece vest using the half linen stitch and two colors for texture. The colors used in the sample are very close for a tweedy effect.
Knitting: Vest
The vest is worked in one piece side to side. The slip stitch pattern creates a vertical pattern that is very flattering.
Knitting: Vest
Flattering vertical striped vest that is so easy! Minimal shaping with some seam work required. The pattern uses slip stitch to achieve the striping.
Knitting: Vest
This vest is designed for the beginner who has made enough scarves and is ready to make a garment. The pattern features texture and shaping to make an interesting vest without complications.
Knitting: Tee
A flattering Tee Shirt worked from side to side. The Double Moss Stitch adds texture. There are seams to be worked on the sides. It is worked in cotton. A 32” circular needle is recommended.
Knitting: Pullover
Perfect for summer! A tee shirt with an interesting but easy texture pattern. The body of the tee is worked in one piece above the side slits. The scoop neck is very flattering.
Knitting: Vest
Super simple side to side vest. No shaping required! The best yarn for this project will be self-striping. The vertical stripes are always flattering.
Knitting: Vest
A one piece vest worked in a unique slip stitch pattern. Slip Stitch is my favorite style of color work - it’s so easy and so effective. The vest features flattering lines. Not too difficult once you get the pattern going!
Knitting: Cardigan
Flattering cardigan that will work in any season except summer. It features a shawl collar and set in pockets. The pattern incorporates garter and seed stitches for a bit of texture.
Knitting: Vest
This vest features a swallow tail hem which can be very flattering. The neckline is also curved. It is worked in one piece - the only seams are on the shoulders and they can be worked with a three needle bind off. It’s well suited for a intermediate knitter.
Knitting: Vest
Classic V neck vest with side slits just to make it a bit funky. Tiny Diamonds pattern adds texture.
Knitting: Vest
Simple vest with a mandarin style collar and set in pockets. It features a slightly different rib stitch.
Knitting: Pullover
A fun and flattering Tee that will use up a lot of your stash - if you choose to do so. This Tee will also look great in self-striping yarn. It’s fun to make. It starts with triangles and ends up in the round. No seams to speak of.
Knitting: Poncho
This poncho was inspired by a friend who is a quilter. It is constructed of modules that are added as you go. Good project for beginners. Yet another stash buster!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Another stash buster! Start with triangles to make a bottom up shawl. Very easy - good for beginners!
Knitting: Cardigan
Slip Stitch cardigan patterned after designs by Coco Channel although not as elegant… The colors are worked in a simple slip stitch. The pattern features a shawl type collar.
Knitting: Vest
A long vest that will keep you warm! The vest features side to side construction building out from front and back panels. There are side slits and a mandarin collar. As per usual for Pickle Jar patterns it is an excellent stash buster!
Knitting: Vest
A flattering vest that works in solid colors or with striped yarn. It can also be a stashbuster!
Knitting: Vest
The vest is worked bottom up in one piece. The pattern is a fun and easy mesh stitch. It features a mandarin stly collar.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
The jacket is worked in cotton for year round use. The linen stitch gives the jacket a woven look. It is a wonderful stash buster!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A simple shawl that is very easy to make. It reminds me of the mink stoles worn by the ladies I would see going to Wednesday matinees - except that no animals are harmed. The shawl can be worn frontways, sideways or even backways.
Knitting: Vest
The brick slip stitch pattern is used sideways to create a falttering one piece vest. The pattern combines a solid color with a multicolor yarn. The background yarn can be a collection form your stash!
Knitting: Tee
This fun blouse for summer features a lace rib at the hem, on the sleeves and at the neck. It is made in pieces so some seaming is required.It uses a DK weight cotton yarn.
Knitting: Vest
One piece construction - the only seam is on the shoulders. The vest is worked in a 2 color diamond slip stitch pattern. Edging is done in crochet.
Knitting: Vest
The vest is made up of 10 triangles of different sizes. The triangles are joined with crochet stitches. The edging is also crocheted.
Knitting: Vest
This vest uses a simple three color slip stitch pattern to easily create a fair isle effect. The vest features a standup collar and crochet edges.
Knitting: Vest
This vest construction starts with a panel on each side and is then worked sideways to the underarms and middle back. All connections are done with 3 needle bindoff. It can be a great stash buster!
Knitting: Vest
A one piece stash buster! The vest is started at the lower left corner and is worked on the bias to the upper right corner. The only sewing is to connect the shoulders.
Knitting: Tee
Knitting: Vest
Knitting: Vest
Side to side construction - no seams!
Knitting: Tee
Knitting: Vest
Knitting: Vest
Knitting: Vest
This vest is modeled after the fleece vests so popular with hikers. It includes side slash pockets and a warm collar. It is worked side to side so the only join happens at the shoulders.
Knitting: Vest
Knitting: Scarf
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Knitting: Scarf
Knitting: Cardigan
Knitting: Headband