Alison Moreton

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eBook : 4 patterns

Containing four patterns by Alison Moreton from Yorkshire Shores, plus bonus Sandsend blanket (only available with the print book or ebooks) and extra text from the book including stitch dictionary and some history about knitted ganseys.

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Scarf
A cute ruffled scarf with no really long rows but lots of short ones!
Knitting: Cardigan
An A-line open-fronted cardigan with moss stitch edges and a collar in cable, moss and net mask patterns inspired by ‘Flamborough Pattern I’ in Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys and Arans by Gladys Thompson.
Knitting: Dress
A tunic with cable straps and pocket detail, inspired by the traditional stitch pattern as recorded in ganseys from Withernsea and
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Inspired by “Whitby Pattern IV” from Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys and Arans by Gladys Thompson. The traditional Betty Martin stitch pattern becomes a stretchy fabric that, when worked on small needles, is perfect for socks.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Inspired by “Filey Pattern X” in Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys and Arans by Gladys Thompson, these mitts use side-to side construction with a 3-needle cast off, afterthought thumb and cuff placket for a quick project with lots of interesting details.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by Sheffield railway station, known at times as Pond Street station, a shawlette knitted in three colours of Titus. The roof line of the station is represented in a chevron pattern in the border of the shawlette. Short rows aid the transition to the body of the shawl, which is shaped into a shallow crescent with more short rows. No wra...
Knitting: Throw
A blanket inspired by the stained glass windows of York Minster, with three size options. Featuring four jewel coloured shades of Dovestone DK contrasted with dark grey borders in Coal. Constructed from garter stitch squares that are easy to make, requiring only knit stitches and simple increases and decreases: this a perfect project for beginn...
Knitting: Pullover
A man’s yoked sweater knitted in the round in baa ram ewe Dovestone DK, sizes XS-2XL.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by Titanic Mill in Linthwaite, near Huddersfield, a lace stole knitted in Titus that reflects the symmetrical ranks of windows bordered by columns of narrow windows at the edges. Double yarnovers create an open fabric with lots of drape and narrow garter stitch borders complete the design.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
A cushion made in four colours of Dovestone DK, inspired by the transformation of the Park Hill flats in Sheffield. Two colour garter stitch squares echo the coloured panels, windows and balconies for an easy to knit cushion that uses only knit and purl stitches, perfect for beginners.
Knitting: Cowl
A cowl knitted in two shades of baa ram ewe Dovestone DK, inspired by the unusual cylindrical shape and the arrangement of offset windows of Candle House, an iconic modern tower block in central Leeds. Corrugated rib creates a cosy fabric perfect for warm neckwear.
Knitting: Cardigan
A women’s yoked cardigan with colourwork detail at collar and cuffs, knitted in baa ram ewe Dovestone DK with detail in baa ram ewe Titus or Dovestone DK, sizes XS-3XL.
Crochet: Throw
A patchwork Granny Square blanket in warm and vibrant colours of baa ram ewe Winterburn DK. A clever modular design allows for flexibility in the finished size.
Knitting: Scarf
A cute ruffled scarf with no really long rows but lots of short ones!