Ellen Kapusniak

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 3 patterns

What are Bottlers? Knit characters who take their shape from water bottles! The knit bodies are placed over cut-off bottles, so they are rigid and stand up well.

eBook : 3 patterns

Tote Bag, Toque Hat & Socks

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Cowl
Heavyweight cowl/shoulder warmer with a fun wibbly wobbly look!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
A super simple garter stitch baby blanket with a mitred corner garter stitch border
Knitting: Cozy - Other
Envelope-style gift wrappers for wrapping rectangular items. These are great to make if you want to use up yarn scraps to make your gift presentation a little more special.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Matching cowl and mittens also available in my store.
Knitting: Mittens
Matching hat and cowl also available in my store.
Knitting: Cowl
Matching hat and mittens also available in my store.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Two-colour stranded colourwork zipped cushion cover.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Maidenhall is a two-colour triangle shawl featuring varied textured patterns of chevrons, triangles and small bobbles in contrasting bands for knitting interest, broken up by plain sections for colour contrast, leading into a wide fluted rib border.
Knitting: Containers
A mini “pumpkin-in-basket” bag for filling with little autumnal treats!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Palladian is a wide crescent-shaped shawl with a lace and cable patterned border that is packed with shapes and forms reflecting neo-classical architectural features.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Cloverdale is a rustic and simple little crescent shawl.
Knitting: Scarf
Felicienne is a pretty ascot-style lace scarf, featuring a falling leaf diamond lace pattern at each end and keyhole slots at both sides for flexible styling.
Knitting: Doll
Pink-haired Seona wears boots and a stylish polka dot dress.Her outfit is completely removable.
Knitting: Legwarmers
Two-colour legwarmers featuring a “boot topper” style lace top cuff, with leg shaping and ribbed ankle cuff, sized for comfort and fit.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
What are Bottlers? Knit characters who take their shape from water bottles! The knit bodies are placed over cut-off bottles, so they are rigid and stand up well.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
What are Bottlers? Knit characters who take their shape from water bottles! The knit bodies are placed over cut-off bottles, so they are rigid and stand up well.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
What are Bottlers? Festive knit characters who take their shape from water bottles! The knit bodies are placed over cut-off bottles, so they are rigid and stand up well.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A fun toque, worked in worsted weight yarn. Features a colourwork central section, ribbed hem and flat top.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I’m working on a sockweight version of these for later in the year so if you’re interested keep an eye out!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Deann is named after my best knitting friend, who just loves to make mitts and hats. Matching hat pattern also available.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Deann is named after my best knitting friend, who just loves to make hats and mitts. Matching fingerless mitts pattern also available.
Knitting: Tissue Box Cover
A small hug for pocket tissues!
Knitting: Animal Toy
Fenimore is a Fennec. A desert fox with super long ears, sporting the colours of his sandy habitat…
Knitting: Pin Cushion
A little pin cushion with a traditional Fair Isle look. Great for using leftover oddments of fingering weight yarn.
Knitting: Containers
Little gift/storage pods. Decorated with a little loop at the top and toggle closure.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
Bee Cosy tea cosy
Knitting: Glasses Case
Taking inspiration from Art Nouveau designs, this glasses case makes a great gift.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Cosy up in this big beautiful bulky weight shawl, adorned with finely decorated lace panels, a softly scooped neckline for comfort and gently bobbled edging. Chunky doesn’t need to be clunky!
Knitting: Cowl
Small cowl/neck warmer. This piece is super simple to knit yet gives you a classic chic look. A great beginner project.
Knitting: Animal Toy
The irrepressible Hippocritter! A loveable chunky friend with a very wide behind. Sturdy striped legs can be spread out flat for taking a rest or set up straight for walking and playing. Tactile side panels give interest for curious hands.
Knitting: Drawstring Bag
Oh so smooshy! A mini duffle bag style purse in tactile seed stitch and waffle stitch. This is an all-in-one, all knitted design, with an integrated knitted lining, minimal sewing, and a drawstring which is also made out of the same yarn as the purse.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Decorate your tree with mini trees!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
A mix of the vintage and contemporary in this baby blanket worked in a striking pattern reminiscent of a mermaid’s scales, with a modern rolled edging.
Knitting: Poncho
Mariana is a capelet/poncho with a ruched hem, pretty lace band detailing, and softly pointed hood with a decorative edging. The main body is worked in the round then divided for the hood, which is worked flat and grafted together at the top.
Knitting: Bedspread
My cheery and bright Bonanza Blanket, worked in one piece with an optional crochet edging.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This design is offered for free as a sample of my work, but is also included in a book of 12 patterns.
Knitting: Tote
Inspired by Welsh tapestry fabric accessories of the 1960’s.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
Christmas Pudding Tea Cosy. Makes a cute festive gift!
Knitting: Animal Toy
Platypus is a large cuddle cushion type softie in the form of an amazing aquatic animal!
Knitting: Doll
The Little Friar is a sweet little Franciscan monk doll/decoration. Finished size approximately 20cm (8 inches) high.
Knitting: Cowl
Drop it! cowl is layered with graduated bands of dropped stitches for knitting interest and a slouchy finished look.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Deliphant is a stranded colourwork delight! Delicate elephants promenade around the hat, under a softly gathered crown, finished off with a delicious doughnut top-piece.
Knitting: Coaster
Seashell coasters to bring a touch of the seaside to your home! These are knitting in chunky (bulky) weight yarn, or you can use aran/worsted weight held double. Quick to knit.
Knitting: Ornamental Flower
Yellow roses are the symbol of friendship. These roses are worked flat, sewn up to assemble, and there are photos in the pattern to aid in making up.
Knitting: Hair accessories
Vintage style Viridiana is a leafy fascinator hair band inspired by the styles of the flirty thirties. It is based on a vintage 1930’s crochet hairband photo I saw and loved and I came up with this knitted one.
Knitting: Legwarmers
Legwarmers for reindeer? Or reindeer to keep your legs warm?! Either way, keep them snug with this quartet of prancing deer, cuddled around the calves.
Knitting: Belt
Crux is a knitted take on a chic couture style belt with a pattern of subtle alternating crosses along the length. The belt is knit to the desired length and finished with a fabric backing to stabilize and strengthen it (requires basic sewing skills). It can be made with a buckle or as a tie-on belt. The width of the belt is approximately 6.5 c...
Knitting: Wristlet
Rustic wrist purse inspired by the shape of a handbell. The finished purse body measures approximately 19cm high and 25cm at its widest. The handle drop length is approximately 10cm.
Knitting: Softies - Other
Mr. Rainbow is a little softie rainbow with cute crochet eyes (optional). Designed to brighten up your day!
Crochet: Coaster
Retro-themed drinks coasters for the music lover, in the shape of vinyl records. A cute little make, great for gifts!
Knitting: Coaster
Retro-themed drinks coasters for the music lover, in the shape of vinyl records. A cute little quick knit, great for gifts!
Knitting: Toy Food
A cute little knitted cup of coffee, standing approximately 6cm (2.5 inches) high.
Knitting: Containers
Photo tutorial showing how to knit, hand felt and stiffen a trinket box. Any 100% wool super bulky yarn will work.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
Trio of tea cosies! A small cherry cake tea cosy (2 cup or personal teapot), medium rainbow hearts tea cosy (4-6 cup teapot, this will fit the majority of standard teapots), and large loopy flowers tea cosy (big 8 cup teapot). Worked flat and seamed.
Knitting: Jewelry - Other
This set of vibrant colour-pop knitted jewellery pieces, all knitted flat, with a little seaming to assemble. I-cord is used in some of these pieces.
Knitting: Scarf
Delicate yet warm lace tube scarf, worked in the round in one piece. There are just two lace patterns to work with, each worked over 4 rounds, with small (memorable!) repeats. Lace patterns are both written and charted, with written instructions for the transition rounds. This is a great starter pattern for a first try at knitting lace in the r...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Knit your own mini dogs, a West Highland Terrier (Westie) and a Scottish Terrier (Scottie). They are pocket sized pooches, standing approximately 9 cm high. The pattern is knitted in garter stitch (knit stitches only), worked flat, in pieces. There is some sewing up at the end to assemble the dogs, and the features are embroidered in yarn.
Knitting: Bag - Other
This design was inspired by a friend who is never seen without her latest read. It’s a cute little bag just the right size to fit most paperbacks (it will stretch to fit bigger ones. Makes a great gift bag and a nice little extra gift if you’re giving somebody a book!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
My “Sharf” is a cross between a scarf and a shawl. Wear it like a shawl when opened out, or bunch it up into a scarf. It has diagonal eyelets, a bias drape and optional fringing for a decorative touch.