Viola M. Soffe

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 3 patterns

All 3 of these patterns have been very popular. So I thought putting them together into an e-book would be the next step. They are all for Newborns which include a cap and a pair of booties. Made with Dreambaby DK yarn from Plymouth. But you can use the baby yarn of your choice. Sometimes other brands of yarn produce a jacket in s slightly bigger or smaller size, so checking your gauge is important. A little bigger is not a bad thing. Babies grow so fast.

eBook : 4 patterns

All 4 fashion scarves are available individually, but for as special, we are offering them in an eBook for $3.00, where if purchased separately it would be $4.00.

eBook : 3 patterns

The Stain Glass Window items were designed over a few years and added to ravelry as they became available. Now that all 3 are finished an eBook was the next logical step.

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Scarf
There are 3 different Knit Scarf designs in the pattern.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
The Double Loop Drop Stitch is similar to the standard drop stitch except you use 2 stitches in each drop stitch worked. Gives the pattern a different look. You can make a hat to match in any pattern your already have on hand. I do the rib band. Second option is doing rib band plus the double loop drop stitch just above band to give is a differ...
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
Crochet Chill Pill Pattern is easy to crochet. It’s made with two colors of worsted weight yarn. I usually make the top in white and the bottom in a contrasting color. Its made entirely in single crochet. You add 6mm shank eye for safety and poly-fil to stuff it with.
Crochet: Ball
The bomb can have several faces to it. You can make the original design of give it a happy face, Christmas Tree, Snowflake, Football and or several others. Or you can make up your own design. You can even change the letter for your initials. You would have to search the net to find the proper size or if you are creative, make your own letters. ...
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
Swiffer Duster & Mop Cover
Knitting: Headband
This is book 2 of the Baby Headband pattern I uploaded a week ago. 5 new designs in beginner to intermediate skill. Each one can be made wider than the pattern says by adding 1 or more repeats. It has a cute bow highlighted on the front sporting a button of your choice. Each one can be made from a preemie to toddle size. Even for a larger head ...
Knitting: Headband
This is a cute set of patterns to make headbands for babies and toddlers. They are quick and easy to do. They are made in garter stitch, eyelets with Yarn Overs, knit and purl stitches in different combinations. The gauge does not have to be exact. Babies come in a variety of sizes including their heads. I usually go a little larger, because ba...
Knitting: Cardigan
A cute sweater for ladies designed in 2 styles. It can be made with basic stockinette stitch body and a leaf stitch body. and 3 border designs, Star Stitch, Seed Stitch or Garter Stitch. Mix and match the body design and border design to match your knitting style.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Easy to knit hat. Knitted in the round ending at the top with decreases. The Rib Band at the bottom is double and can be done in several different ways. I did the provisional cast on using the crochet hook. But it can also be done to desired length, folded over and the bottom can be tacked to the top edge of the rib or just folded up when weari...
Knitting: Scarf
This Flared Scarf flared from 3” to 7” wide and 65” long, extra long to fold in half for added versatility. Or it can be made shorter. The pattern has the look for columns and horizontal textures. The choice is yours. It is a combination of Knits and Purls with some increases and decreases. Starting with more stitches then reducing to a lesser ...
Knitting: Scarf
Very easy scarf for a beginner knitter. It is done completely with Knit Stitches and Yarn Overs to form the Drop Stitch. After learning the regular drop stitch, next try the Double Loop Drop Stitch. There are several patterns with the Double Loop Drop Stitch from scarves, shawls, kids sweater and ladies tee. It can be done with any type of yarn...
Knitting: Cardigan
This Raglan Sweater fits babies from New Born to 1 Year. Can be done in a solid color or stripes in Blue and White, Pink and White, Yellow and White, Green and White. Its comes with the pattern to make a matching hat, mittens (2 ways) and booties that look like shoes with socks. Its knitted all in one starting at the neck and works out with inc...
Crochet: Beret, Tam, Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is not just a shawl. There is also a matching Scarf and Slouchy. It is made with an unique double crochet stitch. It resembles tumbling blocks. Is an easy project once you get the way to crochet the blocks. The hat and scarf can be made each in a day. The shawl may take up to two depending on how fast you crochet. The Shawl and Sca...
Knitting: Mittens
These mittens of done on Straight Needles with a seam up the side of the mittens. The cuff is done in a 1x1 rib with the rest of the mitten in Stockinette Stitch. The top has decreases to close up the fingers so cool air does not find its way in.
Knitting: Scarf
This is the pattern that was design for Part 6 of my “How to Knit” video series. It is easy to do. The Youtube Video shows how to make a Front Cable Stitch and a Back Cable Stitch. As well as when to knit a stitch and when to purl a stitch while making the scarf. I have not had a chance too make the entire scarf do to the time of year. As soon ...
Knitting: Scarf
5 different scarves in one pattern. Each one is different in texture, design, shaping, sparkles and one with a tassel. Eros Ruffle Scarf is made with Plymouth Eros (Ladder Yarn) with flared ends. Twisted Knot Scarf is made with Katia Merino-Silk yarn, soft & warm with rows of holes. Bias Tassel Scarf is made with Berroco Millefiori Yarn, Si...
Knitting: Cowl
A quick and simple Cowl Pattern that can be made in a day.
Knitting: Scarf
The Ocean Waves Scarf is made with two yarns held together. One solid sport or worsted weight and one variegated in lace or fingering weight. Its not a difficult design to knit. Its Knits, Purls, K2together and Increases across the rows.
Knitting: Vest
Knitted Vest with a Open Lace Work Twisted Braid Design down both sides of the front, the back is in Stockinette Stitch. It is knitted with worsted weight yarn. Use a wool blend for warmth or a cotton blend for a summer accent.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Lovely gift for friends and family, There are 6 patterns included. Two are on the easy side, two are a littler more of a challenge and two will give you some food for thought. One unique stitch in the Twisted Cable design, not hard but you will have to look under “Abbreviations” to see how to do it. I will give you a clue, the abbreviation is S...
Knitting: Cloche Hat
With the permission of Plymouth Yarns, I developed this pattern as a complement to their Spiral Hat Pattern for Adults. This one goes from a New Born up to a 8 to 10 year old.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth, Scrubber
This pattern includes 3 designs. The first one is the Dish Cloth. It is done in Double Crochet “V” stitches. It is about 7.5” X 7.5”. Quick and easy to do. You can make it bigger by increasing the amount of starting chains. It is worked in rows.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
I originally made this design with my knitting machine because I needed a display piece made with the new yarn I had just received. I had no idea some many ladies like the design and wanted a copy. So… here it is. It has a nice fit because of the rib design with a unique decrease at the neck edge. Since it is so stretchy because of the ribbing ...
Knitting: Money Purse
I thought this would be a great items for Craft Shows. Now I’m hooked on making them. So far I have made close to 2 dozen in the past week. They really knit up fast. They can be made with a different color flap or all one color. If you are making a two color style, 24/25 yards for the Body and 6 yards for the flap. Great way to use up your left...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This form fitting shell is made with a 2x2 Twisted Cable from the bottom to the waist and straight 2x2 rib from the waist to the shoulder. To give it a unique accent I designed the back to have a cute little Peek-a-Boo with a button closer. The bottom half is worked in the round on a circular needle, the top/sleeve front and back are worked sep...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
I originally made this design with my knitting machine because I needed a display piece made with the new yarn I had just received. I had no idea some many ladies like the design and wanted a copy. So… here it is. It has a nice fit because of the rib design with a unique decrease at the neck edge. Since it is so stretchy because of the ribbing ...
Crochet: Throw
This Crochet Afghan was designed back in 1975 just before I married my husband. He and my mother were the first two to receive this design for Christmas. I have been holding on to it for years not knowing when I would use it again. I was going through my old patterns and found it and figured it was time to bring it out. Its a simple afghan with...
Knitting: Throw
This is a basic knit afghan pattern. It is all Knit. Ideal for beginners. This is the next step up from Basic Knit Afghan I. It is like a sampler because you are working some new stitches that you would be using on many other projects as your knitting ability increases. Anyone ca make it and change it up by changing colors after every pattern c...
Knitting: Throw
This is a very basic knit afghan pattern. It is all knit. Ideal for beginners, but anyone can make it and change it up by changing colors after every needle change. It is worked on 2 needle sizes. As you change the needle size the afghan texture changes and produces a soft scalloped edge. When you see the pictures the second one is the front si...
Knitting: Throw
The pattern is worked in waves by increasing and decreasing stitches across every few rows. It is not a hard pattern to do with two design repeats, one on top of the other. After several rows you should be able to make it without looking at the pattern.
Knitting: Tee
This Tee has a different type of Drop Stitch, I have only seen it once and that was back in 2003. I have been holding onto the pattern until I was able to find just the right design to make with it. There are 2 Double Loop Drop Stitch Patterns on the bottom edge and a single pattern above the bust line as will as one near the bottom of the slee...
Knitting: Throw
This design is pretty easy. You have to count on the front side as you cable over 1 stitch to move the trellis design to the right and left as you work your way up the pattern. The only stitch you need other than Knit and Purl is a Cable Twist to the left and a Cable Twist to the right. The Border is in Seed Stitch.
Knitting: Throw
This is a design stitch I seen once in 2003 and not since. I have been hanging onto the stitch until I could find the right patterns to put it in. I have a collection of items from a Ladies Tee, Kids Sweater, Scarf, Stole, Shawl and 3 sizes of Afghan. I have made the pattern to be a small afghan 26x32, medium 36x48 and large 42x64. That is why ...
Knitting: Throw
The design is an easy one to do, I beginner knitter will be able to do this pattern. The only stitches other than Knit and Purl are K2tog (Knit 2 together) and Yarn Over (YO). It has a garter stitch border.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
3 Lacy Ripple Stoles are made with Lace Weight Yarn. I used Kraemer Fountain Hill Brushed Mohair. Light, Lacy, Sparkly, Warm and full of Yarn Overs and Knit 2 stitches together and Purl on back side of work. Your choice: 2 Rows of eyelets per ripple, one row of eyelets per ripple, or a simple drop stitch in the ripple. It can be made 3 sizes, 6...
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
This pattern started out as just a scarf, But the more I knitted it, the more ideas came to me. I liked the design done Horizontal as well as Vertical. So I made it both ways in a Scarf and a Stole.
Knitting: Booties
4 Booties to Go are the same booties that are in my Baby Raglan Sweater Patterns that include both booties and a cap. I have had several individual that just wanted the booties, so here they are.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Nice and cozy raglan sweater made in pieces and sewn together before finishing the button hole band. The Pattern also includes a cap with different options for color changes.
Knitting: Stitch pattern
This design is a great substitute for a standard cable. I works best with a 6 stitch count. Its easy to do. The actual cable is a 8 row repeat. Once you get the hang of it, it goes quickly and has a very unusual design that gets a lot of looks. it looks like a complete circle hense the name Silver Dollar.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Ridged Cable Banded hat is exactly the same as the Cable Banded Hat. I have included the Ridged Design into the other one. along with the Wrist Warmers. So go to the other one when you order. Have to figure out how to deactivate this one but keep in my que incase there is another revision.
Knitting: Bonnet, Booties, Cardigan
This baby sweater has a cute lacy design in the bottom of the jacket as well as the sleeves. Also the front of the edge on the bonnet and top of the booties. Its a simple 8 row repeat. The good thing about the pattern is there is actually 4 rows. But the second 4 rows start in a different stitch to cause the lace pattern to staggered. It will f...
Knitting: Cardigan
BREAKING NEWS-THIS PATTERN NOW COMES IN NEWBORN TO 1 YEAR AND INCLUDES MITTENS TOO!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Cardigan, Mittens, Booties
This cute little sweater layette set is easy to knit. Since it’s a drop shoulder design the back is a square, the two fronts are rectangles except for the decreasing to shape the neck opening. Plus the Cap, Booties and now Mittens.
Knitting: Scarf
This is a real light and lacey scarf or stole. It is really easy and quick to make. All you need to know is: Knit, Bind Off, Cast On, Knit 2 together and Yarn Over to make it. The Picot Edge is easy too, just a series of cast ons and bind offs. When you start it, it will be small, but after it is stretched out and steamed, the size will be much...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is very easy to do. You only use one strand of yarn at a time even though it is done with 3 colors. I did a little different decrease at the crown. I call it a Pinwheel Decrease. It gives the top a little different look from the standard decrease. Instead of using Double Pointed Needles at the top when the stitches become to few to con...
Knitting: Scarf
Unique two yarn design, easy to knit. Only 1 yarn is worked at a time. There are different options, 1 solid and 1 variegated or 1 solid and several colors to highlight the design. By using only 1 color at a time and carrying the second color behind the work makes it thicker and overall warmer than a single layer knit. Plymouth Encore is a great...
Knitting: Scarf
My mom needed a way to keep her neck warm while she lived in Iowa. That is what sparked the idea of a cozy way to stay warm. This scarf has an attached hood so no cold air can creep in. Using a Worsted Weight yarn with some wool, alpaca, llama or mohair will help keep you warm.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This Wrist Warmers were designed to go with the Stain Glass Window Cap. They are worked flat, the same as the cap. Easy to do, the pattern is fully written out for the left hand as well as the right hand. If you have extra long fingers you can knit more rib rows at the end to make them longer as well as add more rib rows at the cuff to make the...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Name as shown on the pattern is “Eyelet V-Shawl”
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Simple and quick knit hat to make for an upcoming chilly day. It can be made in 1 day, if you are a quick knitter, or a couple days if your a little slower. The Band is longer to help keep it on the head and add extra warmth around the ears.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Fingerless Gloves
This pattern is a basic knit hat design with a matching set of wrist warmers. I put a fuzzy type yarn on the cuff of wrist warmers and on the band of the hat just to make it look warm and yummy.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These wrist warmers s of done on Straight Needles with a seam up the side, or on 2 circular 24” or a 32” circular or double pointed. Which method of knitting you perfer. The cuff is done in a 1x1 rib with the rest of the wrist warmers in Stockinette Stitch to thumb then 1x1 rib over finders. .
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque, Earwarmers
The cable band is knitted first,(If ear warmer, that’s all you need) then turned on it’s side to pick up stitches on long side for hat. This allows alot of stretch if you have trouble casting on loose to add ease. If your gauge is not exact, it doesn’t matter. The band is knitted to 17” or 18” for a 20-22” head circumference. I use the double p...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The cap uses about 50 yards of main color and 20 yards of each color changes. You use only one color of yarn at a time across the hat. Changing colors at the end of each second row. This makes it a very easy hat to make for a beginner and super simple for an expert, but it really has a clever look, everyone so far that has seen i,t really like ...
Knitting: Scarf
Simple and fast to knit. You can finish it in one night. The size does not have to be exact. Any 1” wide ribbon yarn will work. It is knitted as a solid piece and once knitted you pull the fringe out one loop at a time and then again on the other side.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Fingerless Gloves
This pattern is both a hat and a set of wrist warmers. The wrist warmers can be done both on straight needles as well as on the magic loop, pair of 24” circular or double pointed. That is why you see both seamless and seamed. In the round as will as flat. That’s why I suggested the skill level to start at intermediate.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I like using a yarn that is self stripping because when you work the Enterlac portion you work around doing the triangles first, then around doing the rectangles and finish off with a round of triangles.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a basic pattern that is quick and easy to do. The front and back are make exactly alike. The yarn I chose is a cotton base which makes it a cool and comfortable shell top to wear. The number of skeins is based on the yardage per skein. The Remix uses between 3 and 6 balls, Weekend uses between 5 and 11 balls.
Crochet: Scarf
Once I made the Knit version of the hooded scarf several years ago, I had several ladies ask if I could do a Crochet Version. Here it is. Just like the knit version the Scarf is attached to the Hood so no cool air can creep in. Just about any type of yarn will make this scarf. I used Plymouth Encore. The touch of wool makes it warmer than one m...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was designed as a light weight dressy type of shawl to wear to wedding, boat cruises, theater events, or dinner. The yarns are very light weight and thin, so when we you knit them on the size 17 needle, it is very loose and holey. That is what makes it look lacy. Using a Ladder Type yarn with a Sparkly type yarn gives it a twinkle ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The hat when you have finished knitting it will look like a Parallelogram. Once you sew the long sides together with the Kitchener Stitch and gather up one end of the tube you will have a very unique hat.