Sandra Oakeshott

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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I first designed these socks in 2009 when I couldn’t find a toe up pattern with a heel flap. They are knit one at a time using the Magic Loop method If you want to knit two at a time you can do but it would involve putting the stitches of one sock on holders when you come to work the heel. Work each heel, then transfer all the stitches back to ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Errata:The 3rd stitch on row1 of Chart #4 should be a yarn over. So sorry about this.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An easy to knit Asymmetric shape shawlette.
Knitting: Throw
This is an easy two colour slip stitch pattern.
Knitting: Cowl
A quick and easy to knit lace cowl worked in the round.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is an easy textured stitch pattern. The pattern repeat is 20 sts x 20 rows. Size can be easily adjusted.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Requirements: This shawl can be made to any size, you will need from 425 mtrs 2ply lace weight yarn. for 4 ply yarn it will take from 425mtrs
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I’m just knitting another sample of this shawl and have found an error in the charts.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
You can use any Aran Weight Yarn for this design.
Knitting: Cardigan
This cap sleeved waistcoat/jacket has gentle shaping at the waist which is achieved by the cables which gently pull the waist in. There is an option for a small collar which just stands up at the back with front revere or a larger turn back collar. There are also instructions for an optional hood.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is version A of my design for The Duchess of Cambridge Shawl
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is Version B of my design: the Duchess of Cambridge Shawl, seen being worn by’ Kate’ The Duchess of Cambridge whilst out shopping for groceries not long after her wedding to Prince William.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A Russian version of this shawl is included.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is an easy top down lace triangle shawl aimed at the beginner to lace knitting. There is a tutorial on how a lace triangle is constructed. It can be made any size in any weight yarn. It looks particularly good in self striping yarns such as Noro. Gauge really does not matter just swatch to see if you like the resulting fabric.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
I have just uploaded a newer version of this pattern. Some people are not understanding what yfwd means which is the UK equivalent of yo. I have now replaced yfwd with yo that is the only difference. I’m sorry if this has caused anyone any frustration:-)
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pattern now includes all sizes in 4ply yarn
Knitting: Beret, Tam
I have just uploaded a newer version of this pattern. Some people are not understanding what yfwd means which is the UK equivalent of yo. I have now replaced yfwd with yo that is the only difference. I’m sorry if this has caused anyone any frustration:-)