Alison Payne

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Simple but effective knit and purl bands on the leg and top of the foot with cushioned soles and stretchy instep in garter stitch.
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: Mid-calf Socks
This bamboo/cotton yarn is great for sock knitting as it is hardwearing and has a lovely sheen which makes the twist design really stand out.
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
Unisex pattern for children and adults.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Unisex pattern for children and adults.
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: Beanie, Toque
Choose bright, colourful acrylic or luxurious soft and warm alpaca. This easy to knit hat has a repeating pattern all the way from brim to crown and is stretchy enough to fit a range of head sizes - great if you are making one as a gift.
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
If you can cast on, cast off, knit and purl, then you can make these slippers.
Knitting: Slippers
The sheen of this beautiful merino yarn really shows off the cockleshell lace pattern.
Knitting: Slippers
A variation on the daisy stitch makes these slippers really sparkle. Knitted with 20% wool aran yarn with silver lined bead detail on the toe and around the crocheted top edge. The heel and foot are knitted flat, the toe is knitted in the round.
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
Great for lounging around in after a hard day. The cable design features on the heel and top of the sock, the sole is purled. The cables and 50% wool yarn make for lovely, snug feet.
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...
Knitting: Bracelet
The row 1-6 repeat measures 1.4cm in length. Don’t worry
Knitting: Scarf
Pattern is for a neck measurement of 31cm but instructions are
Knitting: Hats - Other
This hat is knitted top down on DPNs or a circular needle.
Knitting: Ring
I have shown the pattern for the basic ring which is knitted on DPNs.