Janine Whale (Conexus Knits)

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Pullover
Overview of design:
Knitting: Cardigan
This top-down raglan sleeve cardigan features braided bands that are created from rows of lateral braids. It is knitted with one strand of lace and fingering weight yarn held together, but 3 strands of lace weight yarns or a single strand of DK weight yarn can also be used. Pattern instructions are provided for both long and short sleeve versio...
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
Glacial Rift features a gauze-like fabric of laceweight silk/mohair blend, and contrasting rows of large eyelet-shaped openings. Bring your own unique take to the design - the scarf and cowls are knitted in sections which are grafted together so you can change when each section finishes, adding more or less contrasting rows and colours as desir...
Knitting: Cardigan
Enclose for Infants and Preschoolers 0 - 4 years is a long sleeve wrap garment featuring woven stitch with a linen stitch front band that provides a structural edge. It is fastened with an I-cord closure and single button.
Knitting: Cardigan
Enclose is designed for layering. The garment features woven stitch with contrasting rows of colour, and a band of linen stitch which provides a sturdy structural edge. The garment can be knitted with contrasting armhole bands for a sleeveless option, or wide mid or full length sleeves. When worn closed the wrap has a boxy shape, but this becom...
Knitting: Tee
This Tee Shirt is inspired by the Pacific Ocean bordering Eastern New Zealand. The fingering-weight yarn is a blend of alpaca, linen and silk - a soothing balm for sun-drenched skin with fibres perfect for drape and lace. The front features a section of lace below the front neckline, while the back sports an all-over lace design.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Overview of design:
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Mander Park is a local playground whose border is edged with stone and metal walls that come alive in the evening when the geometric design is lit up.
Knitting: Pullover
This Raglan sweater is all about the yarn! It features a wide mock cable ribbing. It is knitted with two strands of yarn held together: one strand of 3ply wool and one strand of lace weight silk/mohair blend. The silk/mohair blend was variegated, while the 3 ply was of a single tone, and this produces a muted variegated effect. It is designed t...
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
All proceeds from this pattern go to Tai Tokerau Emergency Housing Charitable Trust - supporting adults and children facing homelessness in Whangarei, New Zealand.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Cushion has a knitted front and is backed with fabric. The Fair Isle component features forget-me-not flowers and geometric designs, and is knitted in the flat using the stranded technique. Stitches are then picked up along the right hand side and the striped segment is knitted across using stocking stitch with bind off rows to create embossed ...