wiseNeedle - Knit Patterns

Knit Patterns

These are original knitting patterns, or patterns from historical sources that I have "translated" into modern knitting terminology. Most have been shared with members of the KnitList - (a knitting-oriented mailing list active since around 1993/1994.) Colorwork designs that can be used for stranded or intarsia knitting can be found on Graphed Patterns. Patterns are in these categories:

Texture & Lace | Sweaters & Coats | Socks | Counterpanes & Blankets | Accessories

Texture & Lace Stiches

Use these stitch patterns in your own designs.

	Miss Brown's Lace Edging	I found this pattern and its companion insertion in Barbour's Prize Needlework Series: A Treatise on Lacemaking Embroidery and Needlework with Irish Flax Threads, a pattern booklet published in 1894. Miss Brown of Woburn, MA won awards for both. This sample was knit by Donna M. Hrynkiw
	Miss Brown's Lace Counterpane Insertion	The companion piece to Miss Brown's edging, this insertion was intended to be used to frame handkercheif size squares of linen. These framed squares were stitched together to make a bedspread, with the companion edging as the finishing touch. This sample was also knit by Donna Hrynkiw
	Lily of the Valley Cable	"Mom, I need a garden sweater with these flowers on it." And so I came up with this stitch pattern.

Sweaters & Coats

Original clothing design descriptions and knitting patterns.

	Raiisa - a knitting pattern	Inspired by a texture pattern I found on a Russian language knitting website, this lacy summer blouse resulted.
	Typeset Tee - a method description	Faced with a limited amount of space-dyed yarn, I wanted to do something different that still took advantage of the yarn's unique color distribution.
	Taco Coat - a method description	The Taco Coat happened when I saw a tiny black and white illustration of a Falkenberg jacket. I was intrigued by the construction method and determined to experiment with the idea on my own. This description was posted to the KnitList in August, 1998.
	Flash - a method description	Flash describes how to use a hand-dyed variagated yarn and modified Norwegian construction methods to produce a "hand painted" T-shirt sweater.
	Kids' "Chain Mail" Coif and Hauberk - a method description	Outfit your halfling or pint-sized warrior in style. Can be adapted for adult costumes, too.

Socks

You can never have too many socks!

	Impossible Socks - a knitting pattern	I like knitting socks at fine gauges. These are done at 12.5spi, yet they're knit in a standard fingering weight yarn. They also feature a simple pattern in stranded knitting - but they're NOT impossible.
	Pine Tree Toe Up Socks - a knitting pattern	The Pine Tree Socks Pattern was my holiday gift to the KnitList in 1996. Written for fingering weight yarn, it features a figure-8 cast on for the toe; a short-rowed heel; and a lace patterned ankle.
	Toe Up Socks in Four Sizes - a knitting pattern	Use a heavy DK or light weight worsted yarn to knit these toe-up socks. I provide directions for four sizes to fit teens, women and men.
	Firefighters' Socks - a knitting pattern	This pattern presents the toe-up short-rowed heel sock for a heavy worsted weight/Aran yarn.
	Jelly Bean Toe Up Socks - a knitting pattern	Another pattern for fingering weight sock yarn, shown in Regia Ringel.

Counterpanes & Blankets

Original patterns for knitted blankets.

	Justin's Octagon Crib Counterpane - a knitting pattern	This cotton counterpane is made up of octagonal and square shaped pieces, sewn together like a patchwork quilt. It is finished with an original cotton edging. The motifs used in this piece are among the simplest of their type. (Justin is a nephew)
	Mountain Laurel Crib Counterpane - a knitting pattern	This counterpane is made up of hexagons, half-hexagons, and triangles. It is also trimmed with a knit lace edging. It's slightly more difficult to knit than Justin's Octagons

Accessories

If it isn't above - it's here. Scarves, hats, mittens, toys...

	Ch'ullu - a knitting pattern	Apprentice llama herders be warned. You're not authentic without a fine knitted ch'ulla!
	Kombu Scarf - a knitting pattern	Bored with plain old garter stitch novelty yarn scarves? Here's an antidote.
	Knot a Hat - a knitting pattern	Here's a stranded, fingering weight earwarmer/headband featuring a design motif first published in 1546.
	September 11 Remembrance Scarf - a knitting pattern	I hope that people will knit these as gestures of comfort for those touched by the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
	Kid's Mittens in Regia Ringel - a knitting pattern	Not enough Regia Ringel to make socks? No problem - these mittens fit pre-teens and use only one skein.
	Fuzzy Scarf - a knitting pattern	Berroco's Chinchilla is irresistable. This simple scarf pairs two Chinchilla colors to make lengthwise stripes.
	Ultra-simple Blouse Scarf - a knitting pattern	Here's a quick something-to-do with those one-skein wonders - novelty yarns that were too alluring to pass up, but present a real problem to use.
	Where's Waldo Hat- a knitting pattern	A tribute to the children's book character, this red and white ski cap is knit in DK weight yarn and sized to fit adults. Especially tall, thin guys who wear glasses and like to hang out in crowds.
	Darth Scarf - a knitting pattern	This tube-style scarf is knit in DK-weight Alpaca for ultra warmth. I suppose it should more properly be called a wimple or neck gaiter, but guys don't like those names and Fernando thinks it looks like Vader's face mask when it's pulled up over the wearer's nose.