Frills and Fades

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Pullover
If you are looking for a sweater that is not only a party to knit, but a party to wear, then this is your next project! Knit in sport weight yarn, this medium size sweater looks like a beautiful beach scene with the gorgeous fading in and out of colors that you will master in this design, especially when using the suggested yarn below. I highly...
Knitting: Balaclava
NINJAS!! What else is there to say! Kids love playing ninjas. My kids are big fans of a certain LEGO ninja series and adore pretending to be all the different ninja characters. With this pattern asking for worsted weight yarn, it is a fun quick knit that you will want to knit over and over again. Make one in every color for all the kids in your...
Knitting: Scarf
The Frills and Fades Triangle Scarf is a wonderful knit for a beginner. The whole thing is knit in knit stitch (no purling) with a few more advanced techniques including yarn overs, knitting front and back of a stitch, and picking up stitches. I offer this pattern with both instructions on how to make your double ruffle knitting and how to make...
Knitting: Bonnet
The Caroline Bonnet is the height of adorable! This bonnet was created for my daughter and is named after her. Instructions are available for sizes 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12 month sizes. Knit with super bulky yarn, this is a quick and easy knit with a ruffle along the edge for even more cuteness! This pattern includes written instructions as well as l...
Knitting: Cowl
This beautiful cowl is a joy to knit! The colors and pattern formed with the brioche stitch reminds me of gum drops. This cowl is the next step after learning basic brioche, but even a brioche newbie could tackle this pattern with my imbedded video tutorials on how to knit basic brioche and the increase and decreases necessary to create this co...
Knitting: Cowl
The Falling Leaves Brioche Button Cowl is the next step after learning simple brioche. This cowl is knitted flat with brioche right and left decreases and one stitch increases. My favorite part of this pattern is the ruffle which adds a pop of contrast to this already gorgeous cowl. The ruffle pattern is offered in both a crochet and knit versi...