Sandra Nesbitt

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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
2 coloured sweetheart fingerless gloves with a heart fair Isle pattern worked around the glove and with a larger heart worked on the thumb stitches too.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
These Christmas decorations are knitted in the round in a Brioche pattern that is repeated 6 times around. The cast on off edge is knitted in garter stitch to create a little rolled edge. Knitted in Stylecraft’s Christmas 4 ply yarn but you could use up any of your stash of sock yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
Classic Chevron Cowl, reversible and easily adapted to make longer/wider. The cowl is knitted in the round in a regular pattern worked in the Brioche technique. The cast on/cast off edges are knitted in garter stitch to create a rolled edge. Knitted in Aran weight yarn.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
4 decorative mosaic motif’s are brought together on the front of this cushion cover to bring you the ‘labyrinth’. Not quite a maze but still amazing !
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
1 x 100gram ball of WYS Signature 4 ply knitted up to make this exquisite shawlette. Worked from 1 point to the other in stripes of chevron lace and garter stitch. A beautiful pattern emerges at the centre when the chevrons change direction. A lovely holiday wrap for those cooler summer evenings or a gorgeous wedding accessory.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This large broad triangular shawl is a re-work of the Helloborine shawl pattern released in 2022. This time the pattern is worked from the centre back with a garter stitch central panel with the lace triangle either side of the central panel. The lace pattern is broken up by 2 bands of feminine mosaic flower bands breaking up the solid areas of...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Bold symmetrical reversible slouchy beanie. The hat is knitted in the round in a regular occurring motif pattern worked in the Brioche technique, finishing with a star crescendo on top. The main pattern is for a long bodied, slightly slouchy hat knitted in Aran weight yarn. Other options to create shorter bodied, snugger fitting, less slouchy b...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
“This hat incorporates colourful wedges against a dramatic black background,” explains designer Sandra Nesbitt. “Worked in a self-striping rainbow yarn, it really pops with colour.” Sandra’s design uses ColourLab DK, which comes in 22 solid and seven striped options. The hat is worked in brioche stocking stitch with bands of purl creating the u...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Stripy wool socks with that extra strength that’s needed in the heels and toes. This is achieved in 2 ways, firstly I suggest that you we use an additional 50 gram ball of matching wool/nylon blend yarn especially for the heel and toes AND a reinforcing stitch is used in these areas too.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Knitted Christmas decoration which can be hung as a garland, individually on the tree or used as present decorations. Show off your love of knitting with these festive mosaic (slip stitch) knitted triangle shaped Christmas trees. Worked from the bottom up with simple side decreases.
Knitting: Scarf
Lovely twisty cables form the flower stems whilst a touch of brioche increases and decreases create the flower buds. A statement reversible scarf!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless gloves worked in the round on DPN’s, delicate gloves with a twisted rib knit incorporating cables, rippling lace waves across the wrist and delicate cables up the centre of each hand. Ideal for the long slender hand.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Yarn (4 colours to choose from) and pattern available from The Feminine Touch Designs web site.
Knitting: Cowl
Beautiful feminine floral reversible cowl knitted in Brioche stitch. Uses the same stitch pattern as the trollius shawl without the shawl shaping and knitted in the round.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
“An interesting take on the traditional feather and fan pattern,
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Mosaic colourful cotton wash cloths with unique fishy designs. Ideal for the kids at bath time or just to brighten up your day. Each cloth will be approx 6” square (depending on yarn and needles used).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stunning Striped Cotton Shawl. An easy knit, using a mix of garter stitch, stocking stitch and a textured pattern. Utilises 3 colour complimentary colours to develop a striking shawl that will bring the life to any outfit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Beautiful free spirited colourful shawl worked from 3 balls of DK yarn! The pattern is broken down into 12 sections with each one giving you challenging stitches to learn; cables, lace, slip stitch and stranded knitting are covered. Knitting starts off from a point and finishes with an i-cord cast off along the top edge.
Knitting: Scarf
Stunning statement scarf for jazzing up your boxy cardigans. Do you have some yarn left from your cardigan project and need something to lift it ! Then try this 2 coloured short brioche scarf. Knitting starts off from a point and ends off at a point with 6 pattern repeats in between. Obviously you can make it longer if you would like this as a ...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Have fun with slip stitch patterns with this jazzy cushion cover! Sandra Nesbitt’s design has a fascinating colourwork pattern worked in three shades of yarn. It’s formed from eight separate squares sewn together, and finished with a zipped opening. Rowan’s Pure Wool Superwash Worsted is a soft, practical yarn which gives excellent stitch defin...
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Colourful knitted Mandala window hanging decoration, knitted in the 2 coloured Brioche technique in the round starting from the center and working outwards. To finish, the mandala is blocked, stretched & joined to a 16” hoop.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This delicate, wide triangular shawl from Sandra Nesbitt is worked back and forth in a lace pattern from the bottom point up. Three bands of feminine mosaic flowers are incorporated to break up the solid areas of colour. The shawl is finished off with a few rows of garter stitch before an i-cord cast-off. Sandra’s design is knitted in Exquisite...
Knitting: Scarf
Beautiful long squishy scarf showing off a tesselation of Rhombus shapes. Clever Brioche shaping creates this wonderful reversible scarf. The pattern assumes knowledge of the Brioche knitting and the abbreviations used.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Knitting Instructions for this colourful knitted mandala window hanging decoration, knitted in 2 coloured Brioche in the round starting from the center and working outwards. To finish the mandala is stretched & joined to the embroidery hoop.
Knitting: Mittens
Cool classy mittens with an overall egyptian style pattern. Knit in the round, they start with a garter stitch edge, leading on to a corrugated rib and then the interesting fairisle pattern. Waste yarn is used to indicate the thumb which will be worked later and the mitts are shaped for the fingers, The fingertips are finished off with kitchene...
Knitting: Baby Blanket
“Fishes” usually refers to multiple species of fish, especially in scientific contexts. Relevant for this beautiful knitted “Fishes” bath mat / baby blanket created from 12 fish rectangles worked in mosaic slip stitch in 2 bright coloured organic cotton yarns.
Knitting: Cardigan
“A play with variegated yarn, this cardigan displays what can be achieved when yarns are swapped or rows are shortened and the same mosaic slip stitch pattern is used,” says designer Sandra Nesbitt. “Variegated yarn and a plain solid yarn are used together, to give a bold look to this simply shaped, casual cardigan.” Sandra’s design is knitted ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stripy triangular shawl worked in 2 coloured Brioche rib with a heart shaped motif featured at the centre increase. The shawl neatly turns over at the neck edge for extra warmth. The pattern does assumes knowledge of the Brioche knitting and the abbreviations used. More information can be found on-line in various youtube videos which you can fi...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
“TWO STITCH techniques are brought together in this draping shawl,” says Sandra Nesbitt. “First, a narrow band of two-colour brioche is worked; starting off from a point, and ending off at a point with 14 pattern repeats in between. You will need to concentrate, but once you have mastered a few inches you will be on your way.” Some brioche hel...
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Pretty 3 coloured knitted Christmas / floral decorations worked in the round from the outside in. The star shaped design is achieved by clever stacked decreases in contrasting colours.
Knitting: Cowl
Autumnal Fair Isle patterned cowl knitted in the round. Starts off with a ribbed edging that flows into a 10 stitch repeat pine tree forest. 2 rows of feminine flowers circle the scarf before another set of pine trees and the outer ribbed edge. The cowl is wide enough to take over your head, scrunch up tight or fold in half.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Simply stunning 2 coloured lace wrap. The natural curvy wave of the lace combined with the extreme increases and decreases of the stacked stitches (an unusual yet easy technique) in contrasting colours produces a dramatic effect.
Knitting: Pullover
A pattern of lace and twisted stitch tulips decorates this neat jumper.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
WE LOVE the sophisticated effect Sandra Nesbitt has achieved with her two-colour slip stitch pattern. Her cushion cover is formed from three pieces, and tassels are added to the ribbed band on the upper front. Our sample has been knitted in two undyed shades from West Yorkshire Spinners’ Illustrious Naturals range, which blends wool with Briti...
Knitting: Cardigan
Knitted in a heavy DK-weight wool, this cropped cardigan by Sandra Nesbitt is a versatile piece for year-round wear.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Beautiful lace socks knitted in wonderfully soft wool/alpaca mix yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
Long colourful striped infinity scarf made in 1 piece.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
Requires 3 colours of yarn.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
A smart pattern of rope cables, worked in two colours upon a striped background, forms the central decorative panel on this cushion cover.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Beautiful 2 coloured statement wrap knitted in a mix of Brioche and garter stitch in a 20 stitch repeated pattern. Fully reversible with pretty i-cord edging.
Knitting: Scarf
This two-color scarf is fully reversible, so it is perfect for wrapping round or letting flow without worrying which side is showing. It has great scrunchiness yet drapes beautifully too.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
All pieces are worked flat. The bag starts with the base, then stitches are picked up for working the front. The back is picked up along the base then worked the same as the front. The straps are worked in two parts, then sewn together with an overlap.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Flower Catcher shawl is an asymmetrical triangular shawl knit from 1 point outwards in garter stitch. Interspersed with lines of simple wrapped stitch flowers.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This stunning baby blanket shows off a kaleidoscope of colour depicted by swarm (kaleidoscope) of butterflies. Ideal for a cot or baby carrier. 2 sizes given.
Knitting: Cardigan
Simply pretty lace cardigan knit in DK yarn. Showcasing a maze of flowers in the body of the cardigan and a line of them up the centre of each sleeve. Sleeves are ¾ length. Cardigan is knitted flat in 5 pieces, assembled and then neck and button borders picked up after. Finished off with 2 fastening buttons.
Knitting: Cardigan
Layer up with a wardrobe staple. This purple gilet is perfect for the new season.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stunning reversible shawl worked in a mix of 2 coloured and 1 coloured Brioche with a little garter stitch and lace thrown in.
Knitting: Dress
Pretty little slip dress with bunnies! worked purely in knit stitch (for those of you that don’t like purling).
Knitting: Dress
Sweet Pinafore Dress for the little girl in your life. Simple textual wave pattern worked up to the waist, then a touch of fair isle work to bring in the contrasting colour that’s then knit in moss stitch for the chest and back area.
Knitting: Leggings
6 - 12 months old baby dungarees in a colourful playful Fair Isle pattern The pattern is colourful & full of childish character, with chevron waves, cute animals, insects and flowers.This is an intermediate knit.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Simple Brioche gloves knitted flat. The swivel is the introduction of moving brioche cables on the back of the hand.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Beautiful raised cable work adorn these simple knitted gloves. Knitted in the flat with no shaping allows you to concentrate purely on the cables.
Knitting: Scarf, Fingerless Gloves
A touch of ultimate luxury in this garter cable scarf knitted in Chunky Baby Alpaca. Cute little hand warmers knitted in the same design complete the look.
Knitting: Cardigan
Sweet colourful child’s cardigan. Knit with raglan sleeves and simple garter stitch borders. The colourful brioche body takes this cardigan to another level. The pattern assumes knowledge of the Brioche knitting and the abbreviations used. Some basic information is included.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Scrunchy warm reversible women’s hat and gloves set. The hat is knitted in the round in Brioche stitches, finishing with a flowery crescendo on top. The gloves use the same Brioche pattern but this time they are worked flat with 1 single repeat of the Brioche pattern going centrally up the back of the glove.
Knitting: Cowl
Feminine Double twisted möbius cowl knitted in Brioche stitch. Fully reversible.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Beautiful delicate 2 coloured lacy shawl knitted in Brioche stitch in a combination of repeated patterns giving a glorious bouquet of flowers and leaves. The pattern assumes some knowledge of Brioche knitting and the abbreviations used.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Chunky hooded baby’s jacket, Knit in a traditional way with 2 front, sleeves and the back which are brought together for the hood construction. The technique used for this soft chunky knit is Brioche. The pattern assumes knowledge of the Brioche knitting and the abbreviations used. Some basic information is included.
Knitting: Scarf
Stunning reversible lacy brioche scarf with interesting shape detail. The technique used forthis lacy knit is Brioche with a little cabling too. The pattern assumes knowledge of the Brioche knitting and the abbreviations used. Some basic information is included.
Knitting: Cowl
Colourful reversible cowl worked in Brioche depicting stepping stones across a river.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
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Knitting: Dress
FOLK-INSPIRED COLOURWORK in red and cream lends a festive feel to this tunic dress for girls aged from six months to two years, and Sandra Nesbitt has suggested two colourways for her design. It features raglan sleeves, a buttoned opening at the back neck, and a slightly flared skirt section in moss stitch. The fine merino and baby alpaca blen...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
LACE STITCH patterns can look amazing when worked in a chunky yarn, as Sandra Nesbitt’s cosy wrap demonstrates. The pinwheel lace pattern gives an attractive fabric, and is paired with simple moss stitch edges. Sandra has selected a new yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners for her wrap. Called Re:treat, it’s a chunky-weight British wool using fle...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
THIS WARM and cosy winter wrap by Sandra Nesbitt features a stylised tartan pattern. This is achieved by working a slip stitch pattern in two different yarns - a solid brown shade, and a self-striping colourway. The yarns used are both aran-weights from West Yorkshire Spinners: the Fleece undyed Bluefaced Leicester, and the Aire Valley Fusions...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Scrunchy warm reversible hats in 4 sizes (baby , children, small adult, large adult). Knitted in the round in Brioche stitches. This is a simple 2 colour Brioche knitting pattern, only using 2 of the complicated shaping stitches time and time again.
Knitting: Scarf
Beautiful 2 coloured long scarf / shawl, knitted in Brioche stitch with a central pattern of entwining ivy leaves. The scarf starts off with a width of just 2” and slowly widens out to finish with a width of 18”.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Beautiful 2 coloured lacy triangular shawl knitted in Brioche stitch in a 16 stitch repeated pattern that gives a beautiful floral array. The knit assumes knowledge of the Brioche knitting and the abbreviations used. I have included some basic information in the pattern and a photo explanation of the more complicated 4 stitch decrease. More inf...
Knitting: Cowl
Lofty reversible cowl knitted in Brioche stitch in a simple repeated pattern that gives a stunning result. The knit assumes some knowledge of the Brioche knitting and the abbreviations used. I have included some basic information in the pattern too for you complete novices.
Knitting: Scarf
Super-long and draping, this shawl design by Sandra Nesbitt has a shallow crescent shape. It’s achieved by casting on a small number of stitches, gradually increasing to the central section, then decreasing again slowly. A pretty stitch pattern is used along one length of the shawl, while the opposite edge has a lacy border. The design is compl...
Knitting: Scarf
Try out a whole range of lace stitches on a slant to create this unique sampler scarf.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A delicate mix of lace and cable will soon have you hooked! and ready to pull on the perfect hat for cheering up Mondays!
Knitting: Scarf
Simple lace scarf (1 row repeat) interspersed with delicate sections of flowers make this an easy but interesting knit.
Knitting: Cowl
Jazzy Slip Stitch cowl knitted in the round. Inspired by the Aztec symbols that can be created using mosaic knitting & the intense colourways of this gorgeous chunky yarn by The Fibre Co.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Snaking sinuous cables meander up this glorious hat to a crescendo at the top. Clever extra stitches incorporated into the cable repeat ensure the cables stand out from the fabric underneath.
Knitting: Cowl
Knit in Chunky cotton mix yarn with a bold stand out feature cable that looks equally good on the wrong side of the cowl. No seam to join, just finish the cowl with a super fringe.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Feminine bolero. Main body is knitted in one piece in a scrumptious bobbly berry pattern. Shaped ribbing to the front allows the bolero to be worn fastened or loose.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
2 coloured delightfully warm fingerless gloves with a jazzy Fair Isle pattern worked around the glove.
Knitting: Scarf
Easy knit lace scarf; knitted in garter stitch with a lace edging on both sides. The scarf is knit from one of the points gently increasing to the centre widest point and then works it’s way back to the end point.
Knitting: Cardigan
Designed and knit whilst camping near Barcelona.
Knitting: Tote
Cast this fun project on today and enjoy working up a relaxing lace pattern – yes, there really is such a thing! The springy bag handles are worked in four parts, in garter stitch, before being joined together using a three-needle cast-off. With such a fab choice of jewel colours, before you know it all your friends will be asking you to knit t...
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
A beautiful array of flowers and leaves adorn this pretty tea cosy.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Wonderfully cosy and warm slouchy beanie hat, with a twisted pattern of knits and purls spiralling through the hat. This adults hat is 10” high, with a circumference of 20” (stretched) , with a slight slouch. Turn up the brim , leave it down , wear loosely, pull it down. Versatile hat for all weathers
Knitting: Scarf
Luscious lace scarf, the colour is gorgeous and the lace so delicate. Feels so scrummy to wear too.
Knitting: Cowl
Beautiful Fair Isle patterned cowl knitted in the round. A 11 stitch pattern repeated around and around brings us a maze of trailing leaves; very autumnal. Wide enough to take over your head, scrunch up tight or fold in half.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Knitted on DPN’s, these feminine gloves incorporate a row of leaves and flower buds that are knit around the glove above the twisted knit rib. The thumb gusset is an extension of one of the flower buds which opens up into a flower.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
Pretty cute tea cosy for your 2 cup pot. This is an easy fair isle knit, comprising of a 6 stitch, 4 row pattern repeat fair isle pattern. A great one to start your fair isle experience with.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
“This minimalist cushion shows off the intricacies of cabling,” says Sandra Nesbitt. “Use bright contrasting colours to create a statement piece or, as we did, knit in two shades of grey for a sophisticated look.” The centre front panel is worked by knitting a standard ribbed cable with a larger number of stitches than normal and by working the...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Moroccan Inspired Bolster cushion showcases traditional slip stitch in a very unexpected way.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stunning little shawlette pattern, that works gorgeously with the equally stunning Countess Ablaze yarn in “Zombie Princess” . With some simple decreases and short row shaping, this shawlette keeps it’s beautiful lace pattern throughout. Work through the spells in this magic formula to produce this bewitching number.
Knitting: Tee
Play with textures on this feminine, silky top by Sandra Nesbitt. “Shaping at the waist is achieved by incorporating
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Gorgeous Cable Hat, uses twists and turns to take the ribbing right up to the top of the hat where it finishes in a brilliant show stopping flower motif.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
A vintage inspired shape and a classic British wool are used in this attractive crossover top.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
A snuggly 90% wool hot water bottle cover with a chunky big cable knot down the centre front. An unusual cable feature, constructed by creating 2 individual strands of knitting and tieing in a knot before continuing working the pieces together. Full step by step instructions for the knot on the last page
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Trendy Tweedy fingerless gloves with a lovely lace / bobbly insert running down the centre of each glove.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Feminine Crescent shaped shawl featuring estonian lace edging enriched with my own version of the nupp. The flower petal design has been incorporated into the body of the shawl interspersed with garter stitch rows for structure and texture. The flower edge pattern has been repeated again without the nupps before the crescent shaping begins. 2 o...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knit in one piece from the bottom up, the Antrim Hat is a fast and fun project. Finished with clever decreases within the twists, this is a hat that’s sure to turn heads! Get it?
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
2 unique fair isle designs depicting cupid arrows and valentine hearts are featured on these simple knitted cushions. Each cushion is just 12” x 12”, ideal valentine decor for any room in the house or
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This fabulously festive cushion with its Christmas tree motifs, will add a magical touch to your seasonal decor. Choose a soft, squidgy cushion pad to make it extra cuddly and pick from tow finished sizes. The button band closure with a lovely stripy rib pattern , makes the cushion practical as well as beautiful.
Knitting: Cowl
A quick easy knit lace cowl , knitted in wonderful bright red alpaca / acrylic chunky yarn on big needles.
Knitting: Cowl
This Gorgeous soft hand knit infinity scarf mimics the Scottish tartan, knitted in beautiful heather and duck egg hues in a lovely textual knit stitch.
Knitting: Cowl
Cosy Christmas cowl has something for everyone - with a mix of ribbing, cables and colourwork, it’s sure to keep you entertained!
Knitting: Cowl
Snuggle up to this lovely mohair cowl. Knitted in garter stitch both sides with a subtle diamond lace pattern makes this cowl totally reversible.
Knitting: Cowl, Fingerless Gloves
Beautifully soft and textual is the wonderful Berry cowl / infinity scarf and matching fingerless gloves set
Knitting: Cup / Mug, Coffee / Tea Pot
Taking a traditional cable pattern into the kitchen is what makes this pattern adorable. Simple plaited cables used in both cosies, full written instructions included. I have added a simple two coloured pom pom to the cosy. This is optional.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
I couldn’t resist making a cable patterned cushion cover from the gorgeous soft BlueFaced Leicester yarn that I picked up from the West Yorkshire Spinners.
Knitting: Scarf
Soft and romantic is this gorgeous lace cable scarf.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Gorgeous short length boxy cardigan. Knit in 3 pieces (back & 2 fronts) with integral mid length tapered
Knitting: Scarf
Wonderful rings of flowers in a stunning array of summer colours adorn this lace cowl. Its a massive 6’ long so can be wrapped round not just twice but 3 times if needed. 8” wide with a lovely sculptured wavy edging. Its near enough reversible too. On the underside there is a slight difference in the flower detail which isn’t obvious when worn
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
As 1st published in “Knit Now” UK magazine issue 48.
Knitting: Scarf
Versatile reversible chunky scarf. Cables are woven in and out to great affect. Available in 3 sizes, small - which drapes to blazer length, medium - which can be wrapped round once or large for a cozy and dramatic look. Simple written instructions and chart are included.
Knitting: Cowl
Gorgeous ribbed cowl with chunky centre cable knot. Quick & easy to knit, stunning cable feature. Great worn off the shoulder or tightly wrapped round the neck.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Gorgeous chunky lattice cabled fingerless gloves. Intricate cable down the back of each hand make these an unusual accessory, warm and fashionable too.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
3 Wonderful summer cotton cushions in vibrant patterns. Knitted in a great mosaic colour work stitch, simple knits and slipped stitches to make any of these colourful cushions. Pattern includes charted instructions only and assumes some knowledge of mosaic knitting.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This beautiful mosaic pattern hand knit in a soft blue depicts those glorious moroccan tiles. An easy mosaic knit , either follow the chart or the written instructions.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Striking mosaic work has been used to bring this summery cushion to life. It really looks a lot more complicated than what it is , simply working one colour at a time (there is only 2 !) , either knitting or slipping stitches as you go along. Chart and written instructions available.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Cosy and warm chunky fingerless gloves. Knit in Rico Design Creative Twist Super Chunky which is a very thick yarn made of 80% acrylic and 20% alpaca. The alpaca fibres make this yarn especially warm in winter.Easy knit cable cuff and simple moss stitch hand part. No knitting in the round or complicated thumb to knit .
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Pretty feminine textual lace top; ideal cotton waistcoat / cardi for the grown up girl. Loopy neckband gives it that fun quirkyness too. Simple shaping obtained by change of pattern. Full written instructions for lace and loops.
Knitting: Headband
Pretty and feminine is this dramatic colourful geometric headband. Knitted in a stranded mosaic knitting pattern with a simple bow added to compliment the look. Available in 3 sizes for women, child and toddler.
Knitting: Cowl
Simple open weave pattern , knit in the round.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Beautifully pretty patterned fingerless gloves. The overall pattern is so easy and yet looks very complicated and the striped thumbs just happen as if like magic! I’ve added a delicate , crochet like rib to
Knitting: Cowl
These lovely diagonal stripes will jazz up your outfit big time! The mix of wool and mohair will keep you
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Brighten up this otherwise plain tweedy shawl / cowl with stripes of mosaic knitting in a bright colourful red delicate mohair yarn. The mohair has also been used as a fluffy edge to the shawl. If you want to try your hand at mosaic knitting with a simple chart and full written instructions then this is the pattern for you.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern for a Wandering Ribbed Cowl is hand knit in Rowan Drift, a wonderfully soft roving 100% merino yarn, In 8 subtle tweedy melange Shades. It is knitted in a twisted knit stitch with a slightly wandering rib. This cowl is super versatile, designed to worn over the head, across the shoulders or snuggled in close around the neck.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This Valentine Tea Cosy is perfect for adorning the kitchen table all year round. It’s not just for Valentines or Mother’s day, it can be used on a daily basis. Designed to be practical yet fun , knitted in a 50% wool / 50% acrylic yarn it gives you the warmth and the durability in one.
Knitting: Headband
Nice mix of cable and feminine lacy holes in this chunky headband. Knit in a 50% wool / 50% acrylic yarn with a random colour change just to bring a touch of variation.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This Hearts Tea Cosy is perfect for adorning the kitchen table all year round. It’s not just for Valentines or Mother’s day, it can be used on a daily basis. Designed to be practical yet fun , knitted in a high quality wool / mohair blend yarn , great for keeping the tea nice and warm.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Finished size of gloves is 10” / 25cm long, 4 “ / 10cm wide.
Knitting: Cowl
Wonderful textural cowl depicting a glorious chevron pattern making the cowl fully reversible, so no matter how it sits round your neck it will look super cool. The cowl is knit in the round and consists of an 18 stitch pattern repeat in just knits and purls. The pattern is available in 2 weights of yarn, chunky and super chunky.
Knitting: Headband
Cute little girly headbands, easy knit with a great little flowery stitch to add to your repertoire.
Knitting: Headband
This is a cute headband making use of the drifting changes of colour in Rowan’s colour spun yarn. There are some gorgeous feminine colours in this range. If you like single stitch cross over’s and bobbles then this is the pattern for you.
Knitting: Cleaning - Other
This Peg Bag is perfect for hanging on your washing line whilst hanging the washing out or hanging on a hook in the laundry room.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Easy to knit, but simply stunning when worn. It’s the colours in the yarn and the knobbly pattern that make these simple fingerless gloves look ace.
Knitting: Cowl
This lace column infinity scarf is a gorgeous feminine piece , knitted in chunky yarn on biggish needles so it knits up fast! When wrapped round your neck twice it hangs like a pretty cowl. For super snugness it can wrap round yet another time, how is that for being versatile!
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Christmas Tree Knitting Pattern for a wonderful festive cushion cover.
Knitting: Headband
These headbands have been designed to be knit in Rowan’s cocoon yarn 80% merino wool / 20% kid mohair yarn (1 x 50gram ball). However they ca easily be knit in any double knit / chunky yarn.