Renate Kamm

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Crazy Horse socks are worked from the top down with a picot edged fold-over cuff and heel flap with gusset design.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Zampar hat is knitted in-the-round from brim to crown. Begin with a modified long tail cast-on, followed by working 3.5” long 1/1-rib brim for folding. Then the body pattern is worked up to the crown, where decreases are worked so only the center tuck sts remain to be pulled together for a clean finish.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This sock pattern is one of the 2023 Supersock World Championship warm-up patterns. At the end of the activities, on August 31, 2023, this pattern will be released for sale.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Canopy Grove socks come to us from Renate Kamm. These socks are worked top-down with easy cross-over and twisted stitches, and a very comfortable reverse stockinette sole.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Fabled Cables shorties are perfect for Spring and Summer. They are easy cuff down construction with detailed cast on, cable pattern, flap heel, and gusset work. A truly quick and easy knit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I have named my little shawl Summary because it is a sum of skills and persistence. The design was inspired by the arrangement of flower buds developing on a branch in spring time.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The skill level required for Keyboard Companion is intermediate. Previous glove knitting experience is helpful. The directions are written for using a long circular needle. The left mitten works the needle 1 (N1) stitches as the inner hand and the needle 2 (N2) stitches as the outside/ upper hand. The right mitten works the N1 stitches as the o...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Hildegarden socks are worked with DK weight sock yarn from the top down with a short row heel. Stranded color work on the leg and near the toes reminds of summer days in the garden surrounded by pretty flowers.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
With a little bit of effort this scarf can be accomplished by an adventurous beginning knitter. The finished scarf measures 53” long by 13 3/4” wide. Despite using some plain sock yarn, the finished scarf feels very luxurious and looks very elegant.
Knitting: Pullover
The inspiration for this design came from looking through various knitting pattern books. Knitting is such a great craft that produces beautiful stitch arrangements with just simple knits and purls. Freedays is a modern sweater that combines some of these related easy-knitting, textures and arranges them in distinct blocks. Freedays shows knit ...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Cailin, according to the urban dictionary, is full of beauty, is sophisticated, and could never do wrong. Used in a sentence, “I couldn’t imagine a world without Cailin.” I have named my sock design Cailin Quarter Socks because they are just that, a sophisticated little sock full of beauty that can be worn all the time. They are never the wrong...
Knitting: Pullover
I have always been very impressed with the fit of yoke sweaters. Knitted from the top down, the sweater can be tried on to check for fit and allow for possible adjustments. While many of today’s yoke sweaters contain stranded color work, I wanted to design a one-color version, where the texture of cables and the tweed look of the yarn are the m...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
What makes this brioche wrap special is the fully reversible syncopated 4-color brioche design. Color changes are preceded by a group of garter stitches which make this syncopating process so easy to remember. The garter stitches are later decorated vertically, by pulling purple colored strands of yarn through the purl bumps. This beautiful pie...
Knitting: Pullover
Long fascinated by nature, my first yoke top-down sweater is copying one of nature’s best. Just like the caterpillar builds the egg-shaped cocoon, Jajowaty is constructed from the top down, seamlessly.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Ribb-Party is a cuff-down sock featuring an offset ribbing pattern throughout the leg and foot, making the sock fit perfectly snug on your foot! The gusset increases are placed at the back of the leg so that you’re working both the gusset and what usually would be a heel flap at the same time before turning the heel, making this a beautifully s...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Paris Gardens socks are designed for the beginning stranded knitter. An easy project to work on.
Knitting: Scarf
What a surprise it was to work with this yarn. The combination mix with Yak is unbelievably soft and warm, and perfect for the coming winter months. Pick 3 skeins for the main color and 1 skein of a complementing color for the tassels, that is all you need. The pattern is written and charted, if you prefer to work from a chart. The entire proje...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Maaret is named after a dear friend of mine. She is originally from Finland, where winters are long, and some summer days have the sun never go down. Maaret loves the summer days and finally settled in Miami, Florida. There, she says, she is finally at home. The winters are gone and only the summer days remain. Maaret has been sharing the most ...
Knitting: Pullover
Spring would not be the same without dandelions. Inspired by a love for these flowers, this pullover includes rows of dandelion stitches. Boxy and slightly cropped, Declare represents freedom of movement and practicality.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Cowl
Inspired by the cobblestone walkways of ancient Napoli, both projects mirror an all-over mock-cable
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Als mein Beitrag zur Gruene Socken Aktion wird der Ertrag vom Verkauf dieser digitalen Sockenanleitung auf unbegrentzte Zeit zu 90% auf den Verein Eierstockkrebs Deutschland eV, weitergeleitet.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Update 3/18/2021: Now available as single download on raveley.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Candyland Cap is a special tribute to sugary sweetness. It has an attractive candy cane look topped off with a very appealing fur pom pom. The pattern is easy and can be completed in one weekend.
Knitting: Cardigan
2-29-2020 update: The pattern is now also available in my ravelry store as a single pattern download.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
Plaid Personality Scarf is a brioche marvel. What makes this scarf special is the fully reversible syncopated 4-color brioche design. Color changes are pre-ceded by a group of garter stitches which make this syncopating process so easy to remember. The Garter stitches are later decorated vertically, by pulling red colored strands of yarn throug...
Knitting: Vest
When autumn peaks through and delivers cooler mornings, it’s time to reach for just a little additional cover. The V-Over Shell is just that, a comfortable easy to wear additional layer. Where the lace panel makes it pretty and the cable panels add structure. V-Over Shell pair all that with Berroco’s Vintage machine washable yarn for a winning ...
Knitting: Cowl
Festive Shelter comes in 2 sizes and was specifically designed for Fiberseed Sprout DK weight yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
To honor the past work of the knitters of Guernsey Island, Jetty is packed with many traditional elements that originate from that historical island life. For the fisherman back then, the garment needed to be wool and well-fitted. To accomplish this, the knitters developed practical traditions, such as an overlapping hem, underarm gussets, stra...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Rosemarie’s Socks are basic socks that pair a one-row dark knit stripe with a one-row light slip-stitch pattern, resulting in a great marled look. The socks could be dressy when worn with today’s blingy sneakers or casual with yoga pants.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks start off with a knitted, Picot CO that leads to a 1 x 1 ribbed cuff. The leg section may look daunting, but easily explained Caliper Cable Loops are slipped a few rows up to create that spectacular look. Because of this special construction, these socks must be knit on double pointed needles, one at a time.
Knitting: Poncho
Updated 10/7/2020; This pattern is now available as a single download in Renate Kamm’s ravelry store.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The idea for this unusually-constructed short-rows shawl came from the painting ‘Wheat Fields,’ by Vincent Van Gogh. Working a slightly variegated green yarn horizontally and a yellow speckled yarn vertically appeared the perfect challenge to attempt painting with yarn. Baah La Jolla in colorways Emerald Isle and Because I’m Happy are the perfe...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Dotted Ladder Socks are knitted top down and feature a 2-color slipped stitch pattern, worked with only one color at a time. The reason for this pair of socks was to try out an integrated heel method. Ideal for knitting both socks on one circular needle, at the same time. The resulting integrated heel looks like the regular heel flap and gusset...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
12/2/2019 Now also available as a single download pattern in my ravelry store
Knitting: Vest
You can now also buy this pattern directly from my ravelry store.
Knitting: Scarf
This pattern was originally published in The Knitting Guild Association Cast On Magazine in February 2019.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Worked in brioche and garter stitches, the Vitality Wrap is knitted back and forth and doesn’t have a “right side”—on one side, the blue yarn is more prominent, and on the other side, the white stands out. The piece’s size allows some versatility: wear it as a shawl or wrap, or use it as a blanket. The sequined yarn gives it extra pizazz!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Miss Moss is the perfect pattern for Willow & Lark Woodland yarn. It make the hat cozy warm and stylish at the same time. Miss Moss Hat features an extra-long brim, separated from the moss stitch body by a horizontal braid. The pattern is easy and can be completed in one afternoon or weekend. Instructions are for either knitting the hat in ...
Knitting: Scarf
Comfy, light, and amazingly warm, this dashing scarf is crafted with a basic Fisherman’s Rib, held double. The knitting technique brings a cushy softness to this design, while its clean, eye-catching gradient grabs attention as it shifts from dark to light and back again. This scarf is conspicuous, yet restrained which makes it the perfect acce...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Supporting the bright color and soft lace, arches and emphasized columns of this shawl mirror the architectural strength of bridges, or the mighty strength of arched walkways with their supporting columns. This impressive accessory only looks complicated and the lace is actually accessible to the confident beginner.
Knitting: Pullover
As the name suggests, Valace is a poised, gracious, and reserved cotton top. It hugs, it is breezy, it highlights lace knitting skills, and shows off modern styling with the high-low border. Garter stitches are framing at the front V-neck, the back neck, all bottom borders, and up on shirt side seams and arm seams. The V-neck is flattering, and...
Knitting: Scarf
Custody is a basic garter stitch scarf. Short row garter stitch triangles are used to embellish the scarf on either side and highlight a complementary yarn. Included in the design are ribbing effects around the neck area. If you are a beginner and want to try knitting something a little more challenging this pattern is for you. You will learn e...
Knitting: Cowl
Linked Tweed shawl/cowl is knitted with stunning reversible cables. The finished accessory is basic, warm, strong, and versatile. Basic, because of the simple 3 by 2 rib design. All 3-knit/2-purl ribs are on the side that result in the large 10-row cables, and all 2-knit/3-purl ribs are on the other side that result in the smaller 6-row cables....
Knitting: Legwarmers
Amalgamation leg warmers combine some of the softest independent dyer yarns to create marled beaded magic.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Alstrom is a summer top knitted with Knit Picks Hawthorne Sport Multi Yarn. The yoke is made from Fremont and the body is made from Montavilla. The shirt is slightly loose fitting and knitted sideways to create the vertical stripes effect, similar to the stems of a bouquet of alstroemeria flowers. Short rows build the body shaping below the wai...
Knitting: Cowl
This Turtleneck cowl is pure double knitting.
Knitting: Cape
Wygoda is a lace intensive rectangular cape. Started with an Estonian cast on and followed by the Estonian water lily off-set design. However, there are only two challenging stitches to master. The k3tog7 is the most difficult and the k4tog, either right or left leaning, will take some practice. But, once mastered, you will be rewarded with a s...
Knitting: Vest
Swellegance is a man’s vest that shows style. It is both casual and elegant, depending on the mood of the man wearing it and the clothes it is paired with. This vest is knitted repeating a set of 5 stripes, which alternate between 2 complementing colors. The stripes design makes it modern, the Peruvian wool makes it warm, and the oversized pock...
Knitting: Cowl
Lorna’s Laces Fingering Solemate yarn is perfect for this light small cowl. Knitted in entrelac, with a twist. The pattern provides all instructions including the step by step entrelac method. For an experienced beginner this pattern is quick and effortless. The cowl is light weight and will undoubtedly feel luxurious, provide warmth, and is ce...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Pink Pearl, woman’s socks size 6/7 (8/9, 10/11), feature pink beads on both sides of the fold over cuff. Using pink transparent beads allows the bead row to reflect light and display color variations depending on the yarn color variation.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Montrose has a vintage arch design, reminiscent of gothic church windows. Knitted with pure silk, with a luminescent color of the new knit picks luminance lace yarn, the result will be breathtaking. Partnering the shawl with an elegant suite, a stunning evening dress, or even a casual cardigan will guaranty that the person wearing it is being n...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
My husband has discovered a taste for bright socks. Stroll Brights from Knitpicks is just the perfect yarn for such glowing socks.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The finished accessory weighs less than 250 grams ( 9 ounces) and is therefore light and airy. The cashmere, alpaca, and merino yarn combination however will provide exeptional warmth and a luxurious cozy feel. All you need are 5 balls rowan finest rare (beige) and 5 balls rowan finest glee (brown) and 3 yards contrasting color yarn for the Ita...
Knitting: Dress
April-April was created for a little girl to wear as a jacket, coat, or dress, either will impress. The yarn from Lion Brand’s LB Collection Cotton Bamboo will feel soft and look luxurious. The finished garment is very practical by itself or layered. This is a perfect project for a knitter with some experience in knitting sweaters. If you know ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
this loop is especially easy to knit. I would recommend it for slightly experienced knitters that are ready to try lace for the first time. The repeat is easy and the effect of the yarn colors with the lace border is magnificent.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
My Queena’s Tire Tracks pattern creates a pair of large, extra soft and extra warm men’s socks. Wearing the socks, they truly feel extra warm, and extra soft on his feet. The combination of Virgin Wool Merino and Polyamide lets you enjoy the extra warmth and have the confidence that the socks will last and keep their shape. The socks are knitte...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
My Rozanna’s socks pattern creates a soft and structured pair of socks. Wearing the socks, they feel slouchy, warm, and soft on your feet. The combination of merino wool and superfine alpaca lets you enjoy extra warmth and the added nylon ensures that the socks will last and keep their shape.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Die Muetze wird vom Stirnbandrand hoch bis zum Beretviereck gestrickt, wo zuerst fuer das Muetzenunterteil 4 mal 2 Maschen in jeder Reihe zugenommen wird, und dann fuer das Muetzenoberteil wieder 4 mal 2 Maschen pro Reihe wieder abgenommen wird.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
My Don’t Bite Me sock pattern highlights the yarn’s color and shine. The finished socks are very warm because of the
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
My Bricks’n Braid sock pattern was created with enough detail and structure to show off the yarn’s shimmer and shine. Wearing the socks, they feel slouchy, warm, and soft on your feet.
Knitting: Messenger Bag
Diese Anleitung ist in Deutsch erhaeltlich. Since 7/6/2013 the pattern can also be downloaded in English.
Knitting: Dress, Sleeveless Top
Cau Cau Surfer was created for a little girl to wear to the beach. This shirt will also look very nice as an apron over the Easter Sunday dress. The yarn Cau Cau, hand dyed in Chile by Araucania, is 60% cotton 40% silk which will feel and look luxurious. The finished garment is very practical as a shirt, by itself or layered, and as an apron to...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This hoody is very light and will keep the summer evening chill away. It is knitted all straight without body shaping and the cables are simple cables. The average knitter will be able to complete this project easily. The pattern is now available for download in English and in German