Diane Jensen Donald

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Knitting: Beret, Tam
This pattern recreates the classic 16th century flat cap seen across Europe. Pattern includes source link to photos of an original period cap used as guide for the shape/look of the piece.
Knitting: Knee-highs
This pattern is all you need to make toe-up kilt hose from any yarn for any size body.
Knitting: Knee-highs
Edit 3/14/13 - Some people have wondered if my estimate of 100 grams of yarn per sock is correct. In my experience this is usually enough, but you may want to err on the side of caution and have some extra yarn ready, especially if your recipient has a large foot or long legs. If you don’t mind, please update your project page with your yardage...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern was designed for a good friend with a quick mind. The lace pattern was created by assigning numbers to the letters of her first name and using these to designate the location of the increases and decreases. My hope is that she, as someone with considerable knitting aptitude and quick intellect, will appreciate this (rather nerdy) t...
Knitting: Knee-highs
Update 2/28/12 - I am reworking this pattern and trying another increase on the points of the hearts. I find I prefer to do a lifted increase, knit 1, and another lifted increase rather than the increase in the pattern, it gives a cleaner look and less of a hole at the point of the heart.
Knitting: Knee-highs
This pattern is a top-down kilt hose pattern similar to my calculator, but with actual numbers for those who don’t feel like doing math. Gauge is 6st/in on sz 6 needles in DK/worsted weight. Hose are knitted in the round with a heel flap and gusset.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This pattern re-creates the traditional felted bonnet worn by Scots in the 17th and 18th centuries.