Rachel D. McKinney
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cowl
You will love knitting this pattern with two different leaf stitches. The two stitch patterns are fun to knit, and really show off hand dyed yarn. Instructions are given for a one skein cowl, or two skein wrap.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Snuggle up in this lovely shawl on the front porch when the mornings start to get crisp with frost. The subtle hints of geometric shapes are softened by the delicate picot edging, creating a well-balanced piece.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knit your very own faroese shawl. The unique shaping of this style shawl means it stays on your shoulders. Detailed instructions are given for knitting the shawl increases for the best fit. The snowflake placement is up to you. Create your very own snowflake shawl, no two will be alike!
Knitting: Scarf
Unlike typical cabled scarves that feature orderly lines of cabled stitches, this beauty showcases two side cables that hug the lines of the center cable. The effect is a complex-looking scarf that is as fun to knit as it is to wear.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sarah’s Shawl is a top-down Faroese Shaped shawl. The increases at the beginning of the shawl form shoulders that help it stay in place. The center back panel provides a decorative feature, and eliminates the point to your center of traditional triangle shawls.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
The perfect something extra that shows off your knitting skills. This complex pattern is worth the time. Knit a wide scarf with charted or written directions, or the stole option with a chart.
Crochet: Cowl
Crochet this for that light extra layer in spring or fall. Crochet one of the included sizes, or follow the instructions for a custom size. Different yarn will change the look, but the finished item will still be a fun accessory.
Knitting: Cowl
Sister’s Chevron Cowl comes in two sizes. Make the small size with just 180 yards / 165 meters. This size is snug for maximum warmth.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Pebble Bay hat is worked top down in the round, on the wrong side. This means you will knit more than purl. More a men’s hat in a plain yarn, this hat begs to be knit up in those special variegated skeins you weren’t sure what to do with.