Anita M. Wheeless

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Cozy - Other
Inspired by vintage ephemera, Jolly Pumpkin and Black Cat bottle covers make a sweet pair for Halloween or anytime of year.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
One skein of wool yarn is all you need to knit the teacup, handle and saucer. They are first knitted in the round on size US 8 (for a smaller teacup and saucer) or size US 10 1/2 double-pointed needles for the larger teacup and saucer (Lopi), then felted in your washing machine. The burgundy teacups and saucers were knit with Knit Picks Wool of...
Knitting: Cozy - Other
Share the spirits of the season with this whimsical snowman bottle cover!
Knitting: Softies - Other
This fun little flower is an easy, quick project! First knitted in the round, it’s felted (fulled) in your washing machine. An embroidered face and an optional wire armature give it a super-sweet personality!
Knitting: Doll
The Christmas Elf has been a popular tradition for many, many years. My late mother-in-law had quite a collection of these little fellows from the 1950s, and Christmas decorating was not complete until they sat upon her mantlepiece. If you’d like a quick, fun knit, try my pattern. This little Christmas Elf hugs his knees, as many of the traditi...
Knitting: Cozy - Other
Knitting: Softies - Other
For a fun Fall project, try this one-piece little tree! He’s knit in-the-round using size US8 double-pointed needles and wool yarn. After knitting, throw him into the washing machine for felting. Simple embroidery stitches give him (or her!) a real personality.
Knitting: Costume
Remember those old plastic “nose glasses” with the mustache? Now you can make your own and customize the skin tone and mustache!
Knitting: Doll
Izzy Wellington is a knitted/felted 18-inch doll inspired by the “unbreakable” wood and soft-bodied dolls made by Izannah Walker in the mid-1800s.
Knitting: Animal Toy
These are not your average, garden-variety rabbits! They are knit completely in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles with wool yarn, then felted in your washing machine. Start at the bottom and knit your way to the top of the ears! No seams necessary! The only time you’ll get out your needle and thread is to close up the hole on the bo...
Knitting: Animal Toy
This cat thinks he’s pretty cool … and because he’s knit almost completely in the round from bottom to top (only his ears are added after felting), we think he’s pretty cool, too! The 6-page pattern gives you instructions for knitting, felting and finishing.
Knitting: Softies - Other
This little ghost makes the perfect addition to your Halloween festivities. He’s knit completely in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles. You’ll need two sets of needles to complete. After knitting, throw him in the washing machine to magically melt all of the stitches into a sturdy piece! The 4-page pattern includes directions for kni...
Knitting: Doll
Maile the Mermaid, her friends Leilani the Mermaid and Sugar the Seahorse are all knit completely in the round and then felted in your washing machine!
Knitting: Animal Toy
This giraffe joins the other animals at the Pattern Box … and, like the others, the giraffe is a quick, simple knit, working in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles. After knitting, it’s felted in your washing machine. The horns and tail are just one strand of Cascade 128 felted with the rest of the pieces and cut to size! The legs are...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Mr. and Mrs. Mouse are taking a long-overdue holiday! Knit in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles, then felted in your washing machine, these mice are easy to make and so much fun! Only the ears, arms, legs and tails are sewn on separately. Mrs. Mouse’s hat is removeable.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
Looking for something to make an ordinary evening enchanting? This super-easy garden lantern is knit completely in the round. Color designs are added before felting using Swiss darning (duplicate stitch) … so don’t worry about following a color chart or having to carry yarn! After knitting, felt the lantern in your washing machine.
Knitting: Table Setting - Other, Cup / Mug
Glass cozies and napkin rings perfect for summer picnics.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
I used my Ella Rae Classic Merino to make this piece of popcorn, but it’s certainly a giant-sized kernel that even Orville Redenbacher would envy! If you want it more lifelike, I would definitely use a much lighter-weight wool yarn … maybe even fingering weight … and smaller needles, too … like a size 5.
Knitting: Puppet
Snatch one of these Gingerbread Men fresh out of the washer before he runs away!
Knitting: Toy Food
Tuck this little guy in your lunch bag! He’s ready for back to school, whether you are or not! The free, four-page pattern includes directions for knitting and felting using less than one skein of red worsted-wool yarn for the apple and oddments of leaf green, brown and light green wool yarns. Both the apple and the worm are knit in the round o...
Knitting: Animal Toy
This little scaredy cat is sure to please on Halloween or anytime! Add an orange bow around his neck and he’s all set to greet the trick or treaters.
Knitting: Doll
These simple dolls, first knitted in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles, then felted in your washing machine, are perfect for babies or toddlers, as there are no extra pieces or parts if you don’t want them! You choose skin color, outfit color and facial features. The pattern includes instructions for all three sizes, plus the dog an...
Knitting: Softies - Other
Here is a teapot that is first knitted in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles with worsted weight (shown here with Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed) for a smaller version or size US 10 1/2 needles with a chunky yarn like Reynolds Lopi (as shown here in blue)or KnitPicks Wool of the Andes bulky (burgundy teapot and teacups) for a larger, more l...
Knitting: Animal Toy
This Scarlet King Snake’s red head reminds you he is harmless! He is knit in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles, then felted in your washing machine. The 4-page pattern includes directions for attaching glass eyes, but you could embroider his eyes, instead. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me. I hope you enjoy him!
Knitting: Animal Toy
This goose is guaranteed not to honk when you pass by! He is knit in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles, then felted in your washing machine. The pattern includes instructions for knitting, felting, wet felting the beak, attaching glass eyes and string jointing his wings. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me. Thank ...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Yellow Duck wants to quack his way into your heart! He is first knitted in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles, then felted in the washing machine. His bill is wet felted from roving. The pattern includes instructions for knitting, felting, wet felting, attaching glass eyes and string jointing his wings. If you have any questions or c...
Knitting: Animal Toy
This little blue jay is first knitted in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles, then felted in your washing machine. After he’s been stuffed and dried, wool roving has been needle-felted onto his body. The roving makes details easy! The wings and tail feathers are wet felted pieces, but you could substitute purchased felt, instead. The ...
Knitting: Animal Toy
This little rabbit is terrific for spring or any time of year! Like my other knitted/felted animals, the rabbit is knit in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles, then felted in your washing machine. He boasts string joints so he can move. The 8-page pattern includes instructions for knitting, felting, attaching glass eyes and string joi...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Little Chick and Big Chick make a great team! The 8-page pattern includes directions for knitting and felting both the Little Chick, which uses size US 8 Double-Pointed Needles and the Big Chick, which uses size US 10 1/2 Double-Pointed Needles. Big Chick’s wings are attached with waxed thread so he can wave! Directions also include how to wet ...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Put this little piggy in your market bag and head to town!
Knitting: Animal Toy
This little white sheep is knitted in the round, then felted in your washing machine. The body and top of legs are knitted with one strand of wool held together with one strand of textured yarn. I used Sirdar’s Snuggly Bubbly and it was a joy to work with! I love the bumps. However, if you want a furry sheep, you could substitute eyelash or a s...
Knitting: Animal Toy
This little elephant is first knitted in the round on size US 8 double-pointed needles, then felted in the washing machine. I used Berrocco Peruvia yarn, but any yarn that felts well will work fine. I came so close to the end of my skein, that I was afraid I’d run out. Therefore, I highly recommend purchasing two skeins just to be on the safe s...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Here’s a knitted/felted lion to rule your toy box kingdom! He is knitted in the round on size 8 double-pointed needles. He uses one strand of wool. The mane and the end of the tail are knitted with one strand of wool and one strand of eyelash held together. The head and body are one piece; the legs and tail are separate. After knitting, all ite...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Here are the small and mini hedgehogs together in an 8-page knitting/felting pattern. The small uses size US 8 double-pointed needles and the mini uses size US 3.75 double-pointed needles. The hedgehogs are knitted in the round first, then felted in the washing machine. I used Sirdar Foxy held together with wool for the main bodies. Foxy is a l...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Both the large- and the medium-sized hedgehogs are knit in the round on size US 10 1/2 double-pointed needles with one strand of wool and one strand of eyelash yarn held together, until you reach the face. When decreasing for the face, the eyelash yarn is cut and you continue on with only the wool. After knitting, the hedgehogs are felted in th...
Knitting: Animal Toy
The Scottie Dog is first knitted in the round on double-pointed needles and then felted in your washing machine. One strand of eyelash yarn is held together with one strand of wool to make his eyebrows and his mustache. His legs are string jointed with waxed thread so he can move! Directions are given to make a bigger Scottie, as well.
Knitting: Animal Toy
The Gray Squirrel is first knitted in the round using size US 8 double-pointed needles, then the pieces are felted in the washing machine. The limbs have string joints so they can move. The tail is knit with one strand of wool and one strand of eyelash yarn held together. I hope you enjoy making him! As always, please email me if you have any q...