Susan Ashcroft
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pattern store
eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads
eBook :
4 patterns
A selection of patterns to knit for Christmas 2017 or any time after.
eBook :
4 patterns
A collection of hats for 2018 - all featuring interesting colours (some fairisle).
eBook :
4 patterns
A collection of hats for 2018 - all featuring interesting texture.
eBook :
3 patterns
3 patterns to help with your Christmas knitting.
eBook :
4 patterns
A collection of things to knit - for yourself or others.
eBook :
4 patterns
link to all the Christmas collections - click for link
eBook :
3 patterns
Three different shapes - the stitch has been adapted each time to create an intuitive knit.
eBook :
3 patterns
3 cardigan using the same basic shape, but 3 different stitches.
eBook :
5 patterns
This collection includes 4 cowl patterns - all made only with knit and purl stitches:
eBook :
3 patterns
The same leaf motif worked up three different ways:
eBook :
3 patterns
A stitch that really shows off the malabrigo shading:
eBook :
4 patterns
This collection contains 3 patterns and a bonus variation:
eBook :
4 patterns
More train-inspired quick knits. The collection includes 4 patterns:
eBook :
4 patterns
A collection of knits that don’t require too much attention so you can focus on the action while the games are on.
eBook :
6 patterns
Just like for previous games there will be a collection of easy-knit, relaxing knits to keep your hands busy during the action.
eBook :
4 patterns
A collection of knits inspired by Scottish motifs and yarns:
eBook :
3 patterns
Three easy-to-wear shapes featuring one simple-to-knit seashell lace stitch (3 stockinette rows and one pattern row):
eBook :
2 patterns
Bandana and shawl both available in the collection
eBook :
4 patterns
Just in case one of your boomerangs doesn’t come back.
eBook :
9 patterns
A Club of Cushions (there will be 12 patterns in all, but I didn’t manage to get them all done in 2021 (a bit of a tough year for many) so the club will run into 2022).
eBook :
3 patterns
A collection of hats to calm the busy mind - each has some detail that requires a little focus but none are difficult.
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cowl
You can buy this pattern individually or as part of the make your marl collection - please decide before you buy as refunds cannot be issued later against the price of the collection.
Knitting: Scarf
Originally designed for the Miss Babs Inspired Adventures Club, this pattern is now also available from Stitchnerd Designs (see sources above)
Knitting: Cowl
Get a discount on this pattern or on the bundle - details: here.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Instead of stranding, this pattern uses slipped stitches to create the gingham motif.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Available individually or for great value as part of the Ravellenics 2022 collection.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern is available individually, or for great value, get it as part of the Ravellenics 2022 collection.
Knitting: Scarf
Freebie pattern for Ravellenics 2022 - if you’d like to jknit along with the stitchnerds team you’ll be very welcome - stitchnerds
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is available individually or a part of the Ravellenics 2022 collection (the collection is quite a savings - you’ll get all of the patterns that get put in the collection - at least 4)
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
you can buy this pattern individually or for great value buy the whole collection (but please decide before you purchase)
Knitting: Cowl
“Pointe de Sel” means pinch of salt. But to me it signals extra flavour - somehow a little salt makes sweetness all the sweeter.
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern is available as a freebie to celebrate 10 years on ravelry
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is available individually or as part of the Myssonis collection (just 6 euros for 3 different shapes).
Knitting: Cowl
No longer a mystery, but still great fun to knit (the original clues are still there, but there is also a file called “consolidated” which is everything in a single file.
Knitting: Cowl
Available individually, but for great value also as part of the Ravellenics 2021 collection.
Knitting: Cowl
Available individually or as part of the Ravellenics 2021 ebook (if you already have the ebook, you’ll get an update).
Knitting: Cowl
Every time the Olympics/Ravellenics are on I just watch sports and knit - and write patterns for the stuff I’m knitting!
Knitting: Cowl
Available individually or as part of the Ravellenics 2021 ebook (if you already have the ebook, you’ll get an update).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The pattern is available individually or as part of the Ravellenics 2021
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern is available individually or as part of the Ravellenics 2021 ebook (link to right)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The pattern is available individually or as part of the Ravellenics 2021 ebook - please decide before you buy because I’m afraid I cannot issue refunds against the ebook later.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Erratum - having checked the pattern I see that I the row numbers for the set-up are not as I intended.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
The pattern can be bought individually or as part of an ebook - the ebook is still available at the introductory price of just 12 euros for at least 12 patterns (great value - just 1 euro per pattern).
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
The first pattern in the Cushion Club - a year long series of patterns (at least one per month).
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Available individually or for great value as part of Christmas 2020 - Grab Bag 3.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern is available individually, or for best value as part of an ebook - Christmas 2020 - Grab Bag 3
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Will be available individually, but for best value get it as part of the Christmas 2020 - Grab Bag
Knitting: Cowl
Will be available individually or as part of Christmas 2020 - Grab Bag 2.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is available individually for 3 euros, or as part of an ebook - see links top right.
Knitting: Scarf
You can buy this pattern individually or for better value as part of the Christmas 2020 - Grab Bag
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The pattern is available individually or as part of the Christmas 2020 Grab Bag.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pattern is available individually or as part of the Mitt Madness 2020 collection.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
You can purchase this pattern individually or as part of the Mitt Madness 2020 collection.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
You have 2 options for purchase - either just a single pattern or as part of an ebook of 3 patterns.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pattern is available individually or as part of the Mitt Mania 2020 collection.
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern is available to buy it individually or as part of the Bandana Bonanza collection - please decide before you buy as I am afraid I cannot refund the price of the individual pattern against the collection later.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is available individually or great value as part of the Bandana Bonanza collection - but please decide before you buy as I cannot issue credit for single purchases against the price of the ebook.
Knitting: Cowl
You can buy the pattern individually for 3 euros, or as part of the Bandana Bonanza collection .
Knitting: Cowl
I made my first one in 2013, but only just got this written up - knitting the stitch again was like catching up with an old friend.
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern is free for now - while we all need a little distraction.
Knitting: Scarf
To celebrate Mishka’s life and the fact this is my 300th pattern, this pattern will be free for now.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is based on a stitch by Barbara Walker called “little parachutes” - it’s a great stitch for when you need something to focus on - but not TOO much.
Knitting: Cowl
Designed to show off the fabulous colours of Rasta - just one skein - about 2 hours.
Knitting: Scarf
Pattern is charted only, but there is a thread in the stitchnerds group for help if needed click here for the help thread.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern almost looks like it’s vibrating and made me feel happy to knit, so I decided to call it “Positive Vibes”
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Clarification or the bind-off - RS - use lifted bind-off - knit the stitches you slipped previously (look like knits) and purl the purls - lift over after every stitch
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
When you purchase this pattern you get Stashdance cowl as a bonus pattern.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Simple to knit, but very effective when knitted with Malabrigo (or similar yarn).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Designed as a collaboration with Magical Knits (link above).
Knitting: Cowl
Wendolene Ramsbottom is the character who owns the woolshop in A Close Shave by Nick Park (also featuring Wallace and Gromit).
Knitting: Cowl
Originally designed for Malabrigo March 2018 using Rasta, but you can use any yarn.
Knitting: Scarf
(published during the Ravellenics - hence the sports references) …
Knitting: Cowl
I kept placing my Just Slip It - 2018 ‘s on the angle for photos - so I decided I’d better knit some that way too.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Erratum - Row 86 is missing from the chart - it’s the same as the other WS rows (i’ll resend the chart as soon as I can)
Knitting: Cowl
I think the Ravellenics is my favourite time, and the winter version especially so - athletes, snow and knitting with friends - what could be better ?
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The pattern is available individually, or as part of the Ravellenics 2018 collection - (please decide if you want the ebook before you buy as I’m afraid I can’t issue refunds against the price of the ebook at a later stage).
Knitting: Cowl
You can buy this pattern individually or as part of the Ravellenics 2018 collection.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
Although I love to make shawls, it seems nearly everyone I knit for wants a scarf or a snood.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
You can buy this pattern individually or as part of the Klee Wyck collection, but please decide before you buys as I ‘m afraid refunds cannot be issued against the price of the ebook afterwards.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Available individually or for even better value buy the Christmas 2017 ebook.
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern is fully written out and charted, so you can choose whichever works best for you. ____________________________________
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
You can buy the pattern individually or as part of the Christmas 2017 ebook, but please decide before you buy.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern can be purchased individually or as part of the Scottish Islands collection, but please decide before you purchase as refunds cannot be made against the collection once you’ve bought the shawl individually.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern can be purchased individually or as part of the Scottish Islands collection, but please decide before you purchase as refunds cannot be made against the collection once you’ve bought the hat individually.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Can be knitted in any weight (fingering to worsted) .
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is called Plug and Play because you have options for the lace panel:
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Long, shallow triangle with the motif going right to edge - the construction I call “zipknit” - not a classic triangle.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Same stitch as knitshades booomerang but adapted for a triangle (long shallow triangle (ZipKnit) - not a classic one ).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Bands of garter stitch alternate with easy but effective lace rib - perfect for bringing out all the shades in malabrigo yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Join us for the Zipknits KAL - here (until the end of March)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
All clues now available. - click here for link to thread for other details and to join in
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The pattern is now available - why not join us over in the KAL ? runds until mid Feb. 2017 - link to the KAL thread
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Pattern is now available - just in time for some last-minute hat knitting.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This was originally made as a joke - but it’s actually quite pretty.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I can’t take the credit for the clever stitch - I found it in
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This was originally designed for the TWF KAL - link to KAL thread
Knitting: Scarf
Inspired by a gorgeous yarn spun by symonangel from some fabulous ThreeWatersFarm fleece.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
link to thread for pics, chat and help, if needed
Knitting: Cowl
A quick fun KAL inspired by my recent trip to Italy. - link to MKAL thread for questions and chat.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Fun and quick to knit - with a sophisticated result.
Knitting: Poncho
I made the first of these ponchos in October 2015, but it took a while to get the pattern up.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lace is charted only - but it’s a clear easy-to-read chart.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
100m hat featuring a lightning bolt - I’m guessing I don’t need to explain why ! ☻
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Originally a speed challenge for Ravellenics 2016, but also a basic intro to knitting on the bias with nice neat slipped edges.
Knitting: Scarf
When you buy this pattern, you’ll get the FinishLine edging as a bonus
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Or as part of the Rio Collection (5 patterns for 5 euros)
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Or as part of the Rio Collection (5 patterns for 5 euros)
Knitting: Cowl
You buy the pattern separately or as part of an ebook with the shawl (please decide before buying as refunds cannot be issued later against the ebook)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
You buy the pattern separately or as part of an ebook with the cowl (please decide before buying as refunds cannot be issued later against the ebook).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Clarification - in the border section continue to slip stitches as in the main section: wyib on RS and wyif on WS so that all strands are on the WS of the shawl.
Knitting: Scarf
About the shape: I like the idea of rectangle scarves, but always find they don’t give enough cover at the neck, so I came up with this shape to solve that - a rectangle scarf with an extra V-shape in the middle.
Knitting: Cowl
pattern is still in the original format - I may make a consolidated version in the future, but not for the moment.
Knitting: Cowl
TWF = three way fun (three options; one even gives you 3 different looks from a single cowl)
Knitting: Cowl
This was originally a mystery for Advent 2015 - details here.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Errata - there is a missing slipped stitch at stitch 4 on Row 17 and the same one on Row 23 (stitch 4). Apologies for that - I will send out an updated chart asap.
Knitting: Cowl
Available individually or as part of an ebook (4 patterns for 5 euros). Please decide if you want the ebook before purchasing. I’m afraid no refunds can be issued against ebook purchases later.
Knitting: Pixie Hat
As I’m not very keen on sewing, the whole hat has only 2 ends to sew in, and the braids have none at all. I like flaps over the ears, but don’t like knitting them separately as you have extra ends to sew in, same goes for attaching yarn to make ties.
Knitting: Scarf
Available individually or as part of an ebook. Please decide if you want the ebook before purchasing. I’m afraid no refunds can be issued against ebook purchases later.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is available individually or in the Crazy Magic ebook
Knitting: Scarf
Clarification - for row 1 of 2nd and subsequent repeats:
Knitting: Cowl
A thick chunky cowl with lots of texture (fun to knit and great for gifting).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An easy and relaxing construction - with elegant results - virtually no cast-on and no bind-off at all. The pattern was designed to really show off the shading of highly variegated yarns.
Knitting: Scarf
Available individually or as part of an ebook. Please decide if you want the ebook before purchasing. No refunds can be issued against ebook purchases later.
Knitting: Scarf
Although I started making these in March 2014, I didn’t get the pattern available until a year later (meantime I’d made about 30 and also used the technique for New Caesar which actually got released earlier - in May 2014.)
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
If you’d like you can join the THINK RED KAL in the stitchnerds group: link text
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern now also includes hat2cowl tips for changing a hat pattern into a cowl.
Knitting: Cowl
If you want to take a look at some of Cy Twombly’s work you can click here.
Knitting: Scarf
Slipped stitches form rays and gradient yarn creates a striking interplay of shades, but the knitting is quick and easy . ☺ BE SURE YOU ARE SLIPPING YOUR STITCHES CORRECTLY - CHECK IF IT LOOKS LIKE THE PATTERN PHOTOS.
Knitting: Cowl
ERRATUM - the charts are incorrectly labelled - the top one is dark MC and the bottom one is light MC - apologies for that
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern can be purchased individually or as part of the New Caesars collection (2 patterns for 4 euros). Please decide before purchasing as I am afraid refunds cannot be issued for one pattern against the price of the collection.
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern is available for sale individually or as part of the New Caesars collection (a savings over the individual price), but please decide before you purchase. I’m afraid refunds cannot be issued for the cost of the individual pattern against the cost of the collection.
Knitting: Scarf
LINK TO QUAKER RECTANGLE THREAD, IN CASE YOU WANT TO POP IN.
Knitting: Cowl
link to the Smock and Roll thread in case you want to join us in the group.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This little Matryoshka doesn’t want to stay in her nest ….
Knitting: Pullover
Please note that this is a one-size sweater. If you are planning to make the sweater, please check it’s a size that will fit the intended wearer. The stitch has quite a lot of give and if the sweater is knitted to gauge it will fit up to about 42”/110cm chest - it will be a snugger fit at that chest size).
Knitting: Cowl
You can use this pattern two ways:
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is available to purchase individually or as part of the Cowl City collection
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern is available for sale individually or as part of the From Russia with Wool Collection (a savings over the individual price), but please decide before you purchase. Refunds cannot be issued for the cost of the individual pattern against the cost of the collection.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is available individually or as part of the From Russia with Wool collection (available at the moment for the special introductory price of only 5 euros - a considerable saving over the individual price of each pattern - please decide before purchasing as refunds cannot be issued for individual patterns against the cost of the coll...
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is available individually or as part of the From Russia with Wool collection (available at the moment for the special introductory price of only 6 euros - a considerable saving over the individual price of each pattern - please decide before purchasing as refunds cannot be issued for individual patterns against the cost of the coll...
Knitting: Cowl
There are stitch counts for fingering/sock to worsted/aran.
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern is listed as DK, but it’s very flexible - suggested stitch counts are given for fingering-aran weights.
Knitting: Cowl
This all started when TheaMidnight posted a pic of a blanket she’s finishing as part of the September Clean Sweep in the stitchnerds group. I absolutely loved the stitch.
Knitting: Scarf
It looks a bit like Quaker Yarn Stretcher - but is, in fact, almost the antithesis of that scarf.
Knitting: Scarf
This was originally a Mystery KAL - the pattern is still in the original mystery KAL format - more here
Knitting: Cowl
A tribute to the time my brother took me snorkelling with salmon in the Campbell River (like nature’s rollercoaster ☺)
Knitting: Scarf
Boomerang shape, lots of texture and loose gauge for a lofty scarf.
Knitting: Scarf
There was a KAL; it’s over now, but come on over and have a look or post your pics.
Knitting: Scarf
You can buy the pattern individually or as part of the International Boomerangs collection (5 patterns for 8 Euros).
Knitting: Scarf
This pattern is available individually or as part of the International Boomerangs collection .
Knitting: Scarf
Available individually or as part of the International Boomerangs collection (4 patterns for 7.50 euros).
Knitting: Scarf
Available individually or as part of the International Boomerangs collection (4 patterns for 7.50 euros).
Knitting: Cowl
When my Mum was visiting I kept asking what I could knit her and every time she replied: a cowl made with Malabrigo sock yarn and “that nice stitch” - the one I used for g’day boomerang.
Knitting: Scarf
This pattern is available individually or as part of the Scotch Knits ebook (4 patterns for 6 euros).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
You can buy this pattern individually or as part of the Scotch Knits collection (4 patterns for 6 euros), but you’ll have to decide at time of purchase.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern can be purchased individually or as part of the Scotch Knits collection (4 patterns for 6 euros) but you’ll have to decide at the time of purchase.
Knitting: Scarf
You can buy this pattern individually or as part of the Spare Boomerangs ebook (4 patterns for 7 euros).
Knitting: Scarf
You can buy this pattern individually or as part of the Spare Boomerangs ebook (4 patterns for 7 euros).
Knitting: Scarf
You can buy this pattern individually or as part of the Scotch Knits collection (4 patterns for 6 euros).
Knitting: Scarf
Cloisonné - a clever technique using thin strips of wire to control the colours of enamel (as I overheard my father explaining to my daughter when he gave her the items you see in the photo).
Knitting: Cowl
Double knitting with just one yarn at a time and no blind side.
Knitting: Scarf
You can buy the pattern individually or as part of the Spare Boomerangs ebook (4 patterns for 7 euros).
Knitting: Scarf
You can buy the pattern individually or as part of an ebook with the other two Linen Weave shapes.
Knitting: Scarf
You can buy the pattern individually or as part of either the Linen Weaves or the Spare Boomerangs ebook (3 or 4 patterns for 7 euros).
Knitting: Scarf
This was originally a mystery KAL - March 29th, 2013 “reveal date”. The pattern is still in the original format - you won’t need to print all the pages.
Knitting: Scarf
Note - if you wish, you can slip the last stitch on the WS to get neat slipped stitch edge I used on my “boomerang” patterns. To do so - on WS, knit up to the last 2 stitches, then kfb and sl1wyif, to have a nice braided edge.
Knitting: Cowl
I wanted to make this as easy as possible to knit and after a little trial and error I figured out a great trick.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Note: there are 3 files - one for the Swedish version; one for the basic pattern in English and the variations in English. Be sure to open the file you want.
Knitting: Scarf
Note - this is designed to be worn as a scarf, fitting in neatly at the neck. The shape does not work well as a shawl. I know some people prefer shawls so I also made triangular shawl pattern, which is available separately or as part of the ebook.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Only those “in the know” will realise how easy it is to make cogwheel lace like this; but don’t worry your secret is safe with us.
Knitting: Scarf
Once the 2012 games started I realised that I needed something to knit that wouldn’t require any concentration at all. So I made this and wrote up some instructions in case you want to make one.
Knitting: Scarf
Available for individual sale or as part of the Zen bias knits collection (3 patterns for 7 euros).
Knitting: Scarf
You can buy this pattern individually or as part of the Zen Bias Knits collection (3 bias knits for 7 euros).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A surprisingly quick knit. Simple construction - no short rows.
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern includes a sizing/stitch count table for 4 different sizes and 3 different yarn weights.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A simple no-short-row construction and easy to memorize lace make this a quick and satisfying knit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a long narrow crescent perfect for flinging over one shoulder.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
With fabulous yarn all you really need are simple stitches.
Knitting: Cowl
You can buy this pattern separately or as part of the Seashells ebook (3 patterns for 5 euros).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The garter stitch base builds quickly with all rows the same and no short rows.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
You can buy this pattern individually or as part of the More Trainspotting for Stitchnerds ebook (4 patterns for 8 euros).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Helpful hint: if you are working from the charts for the borders you may wish to add an extra marker at the edge(s) as the knitting widens - tips here
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The pattern can be bought separately or as part of the More Trainspotting for Stitchnerds collection.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
You can buy the pattern separately or as part of the Trainspotting for Stitchnerds e-book, which will contain 4 patterns: TGV, Orient Express, Shinkan-Zen and Hogwarts Express.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
You can buy this pattern separately or as part of the Trainspotting for stitchnerds ebook.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
You can buy this pattern separately or in the ebook which will also contain: TGV, Orient Express and Hogwarts Express.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a quick and easy knit - perfect for long-striping or handpainted yarns.
Knitting: Scarf
I designed this pattern for Noro yarns, but it also works well with other self-striping yarns such as Lion Brand Amazing or Lang Mille Colori.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a very easy project, but produces an immensely wearable accessory. It’s great for last-minute gifts and is also a good way to use a small amount of some really special yarn.
Knitting: Scarf
This is a simple, but effective lace pattern which is suitable for beginners, but still interesting for more advanced knitters.
Knitting: Cowl
Quick and easy, but very effective. Good for heavier weight hanspun.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The pattern can be bought separately or as part of the ebook (3 patterns for 5 euros).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern can be bought separately or as part of the Leaves, Leaves, Leaves collection (3 patterns for 5 euros) or More Trainspotting for Stichnerds (4 patterns for 8 euros).
