Riitta Rautio

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Doll Clothes - Other
This is a written pattern for top-down knitted cardigan LPS Blythe or other tiny doll size. You only need a very small amount of light fingering yarn and basic knitting skills: knit, purl, knit into front and back of stitch. Knitted in one piece, only 1,5 cm sleeve seams sewn.
Knitting: Bonnet, Earflap Hat
This is a traditional baby hat pattern. The hat fits the baby’s head perfectly and warms well the ears and forehead. Apologies for not having a baby available for taking the photo… but you can imagine how the corner on the right settles on the forehead and the lower corners on the ears. The lower corners are also the point to attach straps of y...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I’ve always found it challenging to decrease a beanie fittingly. So why not start at the center, in the “north pole” and increase. Found the formula in a Finnish knitting book ‘Suomalainen myssykirja’ - Finnish Hat Book.
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
This is a small heart motif. Take fine cotton or wool yarn and use the motif as an embellishment anywhere. Crochet it in rags with a big hook and you’ll have a nice hot pad.