Claire Ryan

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This beret-style hat is based on a pattern originally published in Farsi. A fellow knitter from Iran was kind enough to provide a loose translation as well as some guidance on the technique. I produced this pattern after making several hats of this kind, as my students expressed interest in it!
Crochet: Brooch
This design is based on the Canadian version of the Remembrance poppy, being four petals, a black centre, and no leaf. In Canada, the poppy is the official symbol of remembrance and is a common sight everywhere from the end of October to November 11th.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
THIS IS A KNITTING PATTERN, consisting of a digital 9-page PDF.
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
This is an 11-page PDF that details how to make a market bag using corner-to-corner crochet and split single crochet/waistcoat stitch. It includes a table of contents, many photos, instructions on how to work C2C crochet in the round, and notes on how to modify the pattern for smaller bags. (The pattern produces a market bag that’s 12 inches hi...
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
This pattern details how to make a market bag using triple stitches and the corner-to-corner crochet technique. It includes a table of contents, an intro to the C2C technique, diagrams on how the bag is constructed, many photos, and some notes on how to modify the pattern to create a slightly smaller bag. I also include notes on adding wooden h...
Knitting: Drawstring Bag
NOTE: THIS USES KNITTING AND CROCHET