Mare Allison

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Hanging Ornament
This small Christmas stocking with a hanging loop makes an attractive tree ornament.
Knitting: Scarf
This pattern is the result of requests from ladies in the Cantonese-speaking knitting group meeting in the Kwun Tong Swatow Baptist Church, when they saw me knitting it. Without their encouragement, this pattern would have never happened.
Knitting: Cardigan
This little cardigan is a very simple, quick knit for babies in three sizes. The newborn size uses just 50 g (one skein) of any DK weight yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This triangular shawl can be made in any size with any yarn. But it is specially designed for variegated yarn with a short repeat. I named it “A Gentle Diversion” because it looks soft and inviting, is relaxing and pleasant to knit, and designing it diverted me from other tasks for a whole day.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
These whimsical gauntlets incorporate ‘dragon scales’ (using Crocodile stitch) with colors resembling flowers and stems to make unique fingerless gloves.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
I love cotton washcloths. Durable with just the right amount of texture for either personal or kitchen use. It’s easy to carry along and work on anywhere.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
A springy combination of garter stitch with mosaic colorwork featuring 3 alternating colors in an attractive but simple 4 stitch pattern.
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
This makes a very nice Christmas gift!