Amanda Collins
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Knitting: Cowl
This is my go-to gift pattern. Easy & quick. I learned the brioche stitch on youtube, so just search “how to knit brioche stitch” if you need more help.

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl has a delicate picot edge which perfectly finishes off the lines created by the twisted stitches, which are worked first over a background of stockinette, and then over a background of garter for the border.

Knitting: Cowl
Another of my favorite “cheater cables” patterns, I used twisted stitches to make the cable pattern, rather than using a spare needle to make larger cables. It has an i-cord edge that is worked as you go rather than applied later. I had leftovers of 2 different alpaca yarns, so I used the 2 together. This pattern could also be done with 1 ply o...

Knitting: Cowl
This incredibly quick knit neck warmer is cozy and warm, and perfect for a man or a woman. I was inspired by a sweater my mom made for my son. I needed a gift for a male friend, and this stitch pattern was perfect. It has just a little more interest than a plain rib, but is still really simple- even easier than a plain rib!

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I was determined to knit something for myself to wear to the sheep & wool festival this year, so I designed this shawl. Like most of my shawl patterns, it uses one skein of yarn.

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is named for a lady from my church who was especially encouraging to me after the loss of my daughter. I designed and knit this for her as a thank you for her kind support.

Knitting: Cowl
I designed this pattern wanting to have some fun with cables and twisted stitches. I had these gorgeous giant buttons handed down from my great grandmother, and the yarn was just perfect!

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
There are two different looks for this shawl. If you block it, it will have a flatter, lacier look. Left alone, it has a more thermal look. It can be knit any length you like, and in any yarn, just use needles 1 or 2 sizes larger than suggested for the yarn.

Knitting: Pullover
designed for my son, based on the buttons he picked out, that he just had to have a sweater for. knit from the top down, using circular needles, and double pointeds for the sleeves.

Knitting: Cardigan, Shrug / Bolero
top down baby ruffle sleeve shrug with eyelets around neckline & garter stitch edging all around body. perfect for over a sleeveless dress- my baby girl will be wearing this over her Easter dress next year!

Knitting: Pullover, Brimmed Hat
Pattern can be made with circular & DPN’s or straight & DPN’s if you don’t have the right size circular needles. It will just be a bit difficult to keep all the ruffle stitches on the DPN’s at the bottom of the sweater, but it is possible.

Knitting: Booties
Quick to knit baby slippers. They do have a bit of seaming. I like the fit better than when there’s a seam down the sole. The length at the bottom is 3 1/4”.

Knitting: Cardigan, Shrug / Bolero
I designed this for my new baby due this summer. It’s a very quick knit, I finished it in 2 days despite numerous interruptions. My mom had enough time to sit & knit the whole thing in 6 hours. This is my first pattern up for sale, I will be knitting up a whole bunch of new designs now.