Alison Payne
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Headband
Quick to knit and requiring very little yarn. Knitted in the round, the beautiful cockleshell lace design will bring a touch of glamour to any outfit.
Knitting: Cloche Hat, Fingerless Gloves
Both hat and gloves are knitted in the round so there is no seam to get in the way of the beautiful Candle Leaf pattern.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The mid-calf length of these socks allows the ‘twining leaf’ pattern to wind its way up the leg and the beautiful sheen of the soft, warm merino wool gives the pattern great such definition.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The mid-calf length of these socks allows the ‘Twining Leaf’ pattern to wind its way up the leg and the beautiful sheen of the soft, warm merino wool gives the pattern great stitch definition.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The combination of alpaca-rich yarn and slip-stitch rib pattern, which continues over the sole, makes for a soft and cushioned pair of socks.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Make these socks in any colour combination you choose and then show them off in summer shoes or sandals. The lace pattern keeps feet stylishly cool and the cuff can be worn up or turned down to reveal the contrasting colour edge.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Knitted in beautifully soft 25% alpaca yarn, the ‘Wasp Nest’ stitch design suits both men and women. Great everyday socks.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This 50% cotton, 50% acrylic dk yarn has a lovely soft sheen, giving great stitch definition to the lace pattern.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This 50% cotton, 50% acrylic dk yarn has a lovely soft sheen, giving great stitch definition to the lace pattern.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Knitted in Sirdar’s really soft 60% cotton ‘Calico’ yarn with a lace butterfly design on the front and the back of the leg and top of the foot. The twisted ribbing design of the cuff grips the leg gently.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
James C. Brett’s 97% cotton yarn ‘Glisten’ has a delicately iridescent frosty sparkle, perfect for this wintry snowflake design. The complimentary moss ribbing on the cuff grips the leg gently, helping to make these socks wonderfully comfortable.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
An eye-catching design which is warm and comfortable to wear and easy to knit.
Knitting: Slippers
The sheen of this beautiful merino yarn really shows off the cockleshell lace pattern.
Knitting: Slippers
100% wool. These slippers, despite being light enough to slip into most bags, are surprisingly warm and cushioned. They have Moss stitch detail around the top edge and on the strap and are secured with a natural wooden button. Simple, snug, style.
Knitting: Slippers
These warm chunky slippers are easy to make. Sole and upper are knitted separately and then crochet joined (detailed description given) together with whatever colour takes your fancy.
Knitting: Slippers
These warm chunky slippers are really easy to make. Sole and upper are knitted separately and then crochet joined together (detailed description given) with whatever colour yarn takes your fancy.
Knitting: Slippers
A twist on the Aran theme, I love the idea of the fisherman’s uniquely, beautifully patterned jumper. A present of such a jumper, all the way from Stromness, led to this design which incorporates the herringbone style cables that form part of that Jumper’s amazingly intricate
Knitting: Slippers
These slippers are knitted from heel to toe. They have picot edging around the heel, on the toe top and on the heel. There is a moss stitch edging band and a lace flower design on the toe top and the heel.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is knitted sideways on straight needles, which allows for unusual sideways cables. The merino yarn has a lovely soft sheen which really shows off the stitch pattern, whilst of course keeping the wearer warm and snug. This pattern uses 2 x 50g balls of MillaMia naturally soft aran - merino wool in “mist”. The gauge is measured on the mo...