A collection of 10 patterns from the founder of Louet North America, Trudy Van Stralen. These patterns highlight the creativity of Trudy’s classic and wearable designs.

With 3” of positive ease, this lacey little tee is perfect to layer over another t-shirt or tank top, or to slip over your bathing suit for a day at the beach.

No gauge provided. Five skeins, each 3.5 oz (100 grams), 225 yards.

A dainty purl stitch pattern combined with subtle shaping adds to the femininity of this linen blouse. It is knit in one piece to the underarm and then separated. The gently curving knit-in hem is achieved through shortrowing. Knit-in facings on the right and left fronts add firmness to the button and buttonhole bands. The large lace collar dou...

A generous oversized fit with modified drop shoulders and a buttoned Henley neckline are set off by the Broken Rib textured body to make this pullover a perfect fall layering piece. This casual top is a great introduction to unisex design for Advanced Beginner knitters.

The Escalade hat and capelet are a stylish set for your fall wardrobe. The hat has a bit of slouch to give a comfortable fit. The ribbing band is smaller in circumference than the body of the hat to keep it snugly on your head. Keep your shoulders warm with this classic looking capelet. The cable pattern gently decreases towards the top to give...

Reversible and no sewing! This open cardigan will be a staple in your wardrobe. The selvedges along the side and armhole seams are encased in a knitted facing that provides a polished look on both sides of the sweater.

Strudel is an asymmetrical shaped brioche shawl with a beautiful drape. To be honest, this pattern is a real one row wonder. Repetitive increases and decreases are worked every 4 rows only, giving the shawl its unusual shape. Using the main color an applied I-cord is then worked across for a clean finish. You end up with a very feminine shawl, ...

Lizbeth is a versatile open-front cardigan, perfect for layering, constructed from the top down in one piece to minimize finishing. With its longer length, plenty of ease, and graceful draped front panels, this cardigan will flatter many different figures. Simple stockinette and garter-based eyelet pattern make this a beginner-friendly, quick a...

Inspired by the clean geometry of ice crystals, Plein Air is worked seamlessly from a temporary cast on down to both ends. With two size options, a large, snuggly warm stole and a gossamer scarf, this is a versatile accessory appropriate for any season. The center of the wrap is worked in simple textured stitches, which transform into geometric...

The Amaranth Tee is an excellent project for knitters of all levels. Using simple stitch combination, this top is perfect project for a beginner looking to try something a little more challenging. This boat neck top uses purl rows to off-set the textured lace edging, then repeats the same lace on the up- per front. This beautiful tee is fully r...

This lovely crochet dress is worked in squares that are joined as you go. As soon as you have mastered one, then the rest of the garment is easy. Made with our Euroflax linen yarn, it is cool and summery. It is very feminine, yet uses only simple shaping; extra squares add flare to the skirt that makes you feel like twirling!

A breezy linen sleeveless tunic with a gentle A-line shape and pointed hem. It’s knit flat in 2 pieces from the bottom up with a contrast band is worked in garter stitch, then body in stockinette with minimal edgings.

Pattern Available Here - https://loftyfiber.com/collections/euroflax-sport-pattern...

A statement-making Fir Cone lace pattern on the back of this clean-lined tee adds an element of surprise to the plain stockinette front and elbow-length sleeves. With its A-line shaping and positive ease, it’s equally comfortable layered over a camisole or worn on its own, and will certainly be a versatile go-to garment for warm weather. An eas...

Designed for cool summer evenings and air-conditioned offices, Aragem features an elegant and modern lace pattern perfect for an easy, yet interesting knitting project.

This lightweight cardigan is perfect for springtime! Featuring beautiful columns of delicate lace on the back with waist shaping worked in between to create a figure flattering flare without altering the patterning.The body is worked in one piece from the bottom edge to the underarms. Sleeves are worked in the round from the cuff edge to the un...

The Renata Top is a textured linen shell with minimal shaping and an i-cord edging. Knit in two pieces and then seamed, this garment will relax and stretch out slightly after blocking. It’s perfect for either dressing up or dressing down!

This simple flared tank features a flattering V-neck. Garter stitch panels decrease at the sides to provide easy, flatter- ing shaping. It’s worked in the round seamlessly from the bottom up in Euroflax Sport.

Colors, textures, and shapes found in nature often inform my design choices, and when warm weather approaches, my mind tends to wander towards the sea. Sea Fans are a fragile type of soft coral found in warm shallow waters. Their vibrant colors and flattened, branching, feathery fronds were my inspiration for this scarf.

This easy fitting tee is worked from cuff to cuff in two identical pieces, front and back. The centre front and back feature a fun tuck detail at the neck and garter stitch edging at the hem.

Dawn is a fun and versatile little top that can be knit with alternate colors or in a solid color as shown here. Trudy was ahead of her time when she designed this tee shirt to be form fitting. It is knit in the round, and uses short row shaping to create bust darts for a perfect tee. The neckline is picked up on the wrong side and then finishe...

This pattern has been re-released as part of the new book She Made Them Her Own: The Best of Trudy Van Stralen.

This pattern has been re-released as part of the new book She Made Them Her Own: The Best of Trudy Van Stralen.

This pattern is available as a PDF download from LoftyFiber:

This pattern has been re-released as part of the new book She Made Them Her Own: The Best of Trudy Van Stralen.

This scooped necked, cabled T-shirt, is worked up quickly in an easy cable pattern. It is knit in 2 pieces with the cap sleeves worked at the same time. The front and back are knit back and forth using circular needles. The circular needles are required in order to do the sideways cable border and neckband.

This lightweight tunic style top in Euroflax linen is a great layering piece for spring and summer. The linen will continue to soften as it’s washed and worn. With the long length it’s great with jeans on cooler spring days or as a swimsuit cover up at the beach.

Veleta tunic makes the most of this beautiful linen yarn with its simple stockinette stitch body and interestingly textured lace border.

Peahala is a tribute to the fine lace work of yesteryear. Although the lace is worked on both right side and wrong side rows, the stitch pattern is a 10 st repeat. This scarf is worked sideways to a beautiful result.

When you just need “a little something” over your shoulders, this lacy poncho will do the trick.

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A loose-fitting pullover featuring a wide neckline, eyelet stripes and a gently curving hem shaped with short rows. Fingering weight yarn knit at a looser gauge creates a soft, airy layer for the spring.

Leucadia is designed to be timeless and elegant. It can be worn for formal events or dressed down for everyday wear. It is edged with rows of simple, reversible feather faggoting to help the finished knit lay perfectly square and to help make the most of the beautiful, undulating lace throughout. The Leucadia pattern can do double or even tripl...

There is a rustic quality to the Woven Stitch, not unlike a paved but well-worn passageway in an old-world village. I wanted to take the idea of a rustic roadway a little further, so I combined the fairly dense Woven Stitch with an easy lace stitch that when blocked, opens up to form rounded rectangular “cobblestone” shapes. Combining the two t...

Made with simplicity and style, this accessory can be worn as both an elegant shrug for more formal settings or as a fashionable cowl for everyday. One skein of Louet Euroflax goes a long way using the easy-to-master Soloman’s Knot stitch. This lacey piece works up very quickly using a spiral, in-the-round construction with no seaming.

This lightweight piece is perfect for Spring days and Summer nights. Open work diamond lace gives the piece a light, airy feel without sacrificing shape.

Zambra, a perfect accessory for walks on the beach during long summer evenings, is presented in two shapes: a rectangular stole and a crescent wrap.

Yarn

Knit in one piece, this light and airy vest will add a touch of class to your wardrobe. The side and back points are knit first with the pattern carrying through to the body of the vest. A garter stitch edging is worked at the same time on the left and right fronts. The only finishing required is joining the shoulders with a 3-needle bind off.

Yarn: 5 (7, 9, 11) skeins Gems Merino Sport. Yarn is used double throughout.

Pattern description

This tried and true cardigan is so elegant yet can be paired with your favorite jeans.

Pattern for cabled tote and companion accessory bag. Felted and unfelted options are given.

Adorable, and very easy to knit! “Dakota” is a super little summer sweater, very comfortable. Knit in the round using only knit and purl stitches creates a delightful, nubby texture that gives this top lots of style and interest.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Locking st. markers

A fun lace knit for a lovely shawl!

This lacy cover-up knits up quicker than you would think. Offered in 2 lengths, 6 fun and relatively easy lace patterns are worked in the long version, with 2 carrying over onto the sleeves. The shorter version is worked in 4 patterns, without sleeves.

Worked in an easy slip stitch pattern, our fingerless mittens have a fold over top to allow for your fingers to be free if needed, and warm and cozy when not. The thumb is worked with 2 strands held together for added strength. The matching hat works up quickly in the same pattern. This set also looks great knit in one color.

This pattern has been re-released as part of the new book She Made Them Her Own: The Best of Trudy Van Stralen.

Our unisex Bailey pattern is knit out of our Gems Chunky yarn. Worked entirely in the round, with no sewing, this sweater works up very quickly. Double moss stitch, an easy 6-stitch cable and raglan shaping will truly make this a favorite for years to come.

This pattern has been re-released as part of the new book She Made Them Her Own: The Best of Trudy Van Stralen.

This unisex cabled pullover is knit out of Gems sport weight merino yarn. Comfortable and cozy, this can be an everyday sweater or a special sweater to hank out in the ski lodge - aprez-ski. Cables define beautifully with Gems merino yarn.

Comfort and beauty combine in our Ingrid skirt. Ruffles slanting to the side seams make this skirt extra special. The lace pattern in the ruffles naturally forms on a slant, and short rows on the center front and back allow the lace to stay that way. Offered in three lengths, this skirt can go anywhere.

Soft, warm and easy to knit, our Sonja stole looks much more difficult than it is. Wear it with your favorite jeans or over an evening dress; it adds a touch of class to your wardrobe. The bonus scarf pattern will allow you to get familiar with the checkerboard mesh pattern.

An easy-to-knit, easy to care for scarf using Euroflax Linen. At approximately 7 feet in length, this scarf can be wrapped round and round or even used as a pretty tie belt.

This stole can be described in one word, “elegant”. Knit out of Colinton Lace Weight yarn, it is a gorgeous addition to your wardrobe.

This pattern has been re-released as part of the new book She Made Them Her Own: The Best of Trudy Van Stralen.

Name is Tara on Louet North America site, Taya on actual pattern. Designed as companion piece for Taryn coat.

Here’s a knitting project that’s fun to knit and to wear! It features an A-line silhouette and empire waist.

“This easy-to-knit skirt will be a lovely addition to any wardrobe,” says Van Stralen. “The length of the ruffle is easily adjusted to suit your taste. Eyelets around the top of the ruffle allow you to weave ribbon through to add flare.” Louet is too modest to mention that linen is one of the very best possible fibres out of which to knit a ski...

Our “Emma” camisole can be knit with or without the eyelets, and is ideal for embellishing. Needle-felting, crocheted accents, ribbon or beading are just a few of the techniques which can be used. Whether you choose to embellish or not, this camisole can easily go from casual to fancy evening wear.

Louet: “This classy jacket features an intricate pattern that will intrigue knitters looking for a challenge! This is a beautiful design that is well worth the effort. It is knit in one piece to the underarm. For ease in knitting a circular needle is used, working back and forth on it. The sleeves are knit in the round with a 30 cm circular nee...

“If you think working with two colors is hard, think again!” says Louet. “This design uses a simple mosaic slip stitch technique. Only one color is used per row!” This colouring choice is wonderful if you are slender (Leapman herself has a waist like a weasel); for ourselves, we would make the wide ribbed welt and neck in the darker of the two ...

This beginner crochet poncho has excellent drape. Crocheted with our Gems Chunky Weight Merino yarn, this short poncho is perfect for a crisp fall day or anytime.

Timeless, refined design features cable and mock cable in varied sizes on reverse stockinette stitch ground, complemented and updated with ruched edging. No charts; schematics included.

A cute, raglan hoodie knit in one piece, with lace motif on the bottom and rib and eyelet sections.

Originally written for MerLin - This dress can also be made in Euroflax Linen.

“This great-looking cabled dress is worked from the neck down, which allows the knitter to adjust the length if required,” says clever Van Stralen. “The neck and front yokes are knit separately, then joined at the underarms and worked in the round to the end. The middle front panel lends itself to decorating with beads, embroidery, applique, ne...

“This beautiful lacy stole is knit in the timeless Ostrich Plume pattern with a reverse single crochet edging,” says Van Stralen. “The natural linen fiber drapes elegantly, wears softly, and absorbs moisture. It is also easy care, simply machine wash, dry and then wear!” This last is, in fact, a requirement-- who doesn’t adore this in a knitted...

Materials:

The Arlette shawl is the perfect all-occasion wrap. Created in Tunisian crochet by Sharon Silverman, the author of Tunisian Crochet: The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crocheting, Arlette’s stitches have a sophisticated, architectural look. The lightweight wool drapes elegantly and is soft and warm without being heavy. This easy-care garmen...

Fei is a long, lacy, linen kimono-style garment with a deep neck and triple button closure. So feminine it makes anything (even jeans or shorts and a tee shirt) look elegant. It is worked in one piece to the underarm; the fronts and back are then divided and worked separately.

Materials:

This lush shell top has everything a sweater should: great stitches, feminine styling and total comfort in our soft Gems Merino 100% Wool.

This pattern is a free download on Knitting Daily website.

Gauge swatch must be machine washed and dryed before measuring for accuracy and correct garment size.

Our pretty little Polly is a very fresh and sophisticated urban

Other materials: 3.0 mm crochet hook.