This PDF booklet includes patterns for the Renee Pullover, the Brandt Cardigan, and the Quotidiana Hat, all incorporating stranded motifs inspired by wrought iron designs from the Exposition des Arts Decoratifs in Paris in 1925 (the exhibition which gave rise to the term “Art Deco”).

Named after MacMahan Island, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, this collection of three cowls was inspired by the island’s rugged coastline, with its rocky ledges, powerful tides, and ubiquitous clumps of seaweed.

Barley, an A-line pullover with a wide neck and slightly belled sleeves, is worked in the round from the top down, and is accented by cables that run down both sides of front and back, as well as the outsides of the sleeves. On the “right” side, the cables appear as narrow double cables that meld with the smooth stockinette background, while on...

Inspired by the Chinese Year of the Tiger, this cardigan features wide bands of mosaic-knit tiger stripes around the hem and cuffs. It is worked in the round as a pullover, and then steeked to create the front opening edges.

Through the end of the Year of the Tiger (January 21, 2023), get 25% off the individual pattern prices when you buy both the Tigritude Tank and the Tyger Hat patterns, no coupon code needed!

Through the end of the Year of the Tiger (January 21, 2023), get 25% off the individual pattern prices when you buy both the Tyger Hat and the Tigritude Tank patterns, no coupon code needed!

Calluna was created to showcase the myriad colors of variegated yarns; its slipped stitch patterns shift and layer the different colors, softening and blending areas of pooling, and creating new juxtapositions of hues.

While I created this design in honor of the Chinese zodiac Year of the Ox (or bull), it would also be suitable for your favorite Taurus (just omit the Chinese character stranded pattern, as in the dark-background, baby-sized sample pictured). Lightly variegated yarns add interest to the stranded motif.

Keep your hands and forearms warm, while leaving your fingertips free to work, or play! A scalloped and textured lace panel flows along the dorsum of these fitted gauntlets, then segues into a shapely mix of lace, garter stitch and ribbing on the back of the hand.

The Cableweave Hat, accented with an intricately woven cable on one side, works up quickly in a bulky weight yarn. Rapid decreases create a gathered effect at the crown. When wearing the hat, try varying the cable placement to see where it looks best on you! (Note that one side of the hat is plain stockinette, as shown in two of the photos; the...

Decreases and increases create the meandering runnels of the Salt Creek Hat. Named after a popular traditional fiddle tune, this hat works up quickly in a bulky weight yarn.

Buy this pattern and the Pig Parade Hat pattern together and save 25% ($7.50 for both patterns), no coupon code needed! Plus, since these hats use the same yarn but switch the Main and Contrast Colors, you can make both hats with just one skein of each color, and avoid having lots of the contrast color left over!

Buy this pattern and the Rat Race Hat pattern together and save 25% ($7.50 for both patterns), no coupon code needed! Plus, since these hats use the same yarn but switch the Main and Contrast Colors, you can make both hats with just one skein of each color, and avoid having lots of the contrast color left over!

This versatile sleeveless top will be equally at home at a music festival, a backyard barbecue, in a sidewalk café, or on an apartment terrace!

Alternating waves of twisted stitches

The Valley Yarns Designer Series Lyndhurst is an eye-catching, fitted sleeveless tank with a simple, classic front and an unexpected, sophisticated, undulating lace panel on the back. Knit in Valley Yarns Granville, a gorgeous blend of Pima cotton and Merino wool that is fantastic for warm-weather garments like this tank. Lyndhurst is knit from...

Created in honor of the Chinese Year of the Dog, this dog sweater has the Chinese character for “dog” worked in a stranded band around the neck.

I created this design in honor of the Chinese Year of the Rooster (and my last name, Hahn, is German for rooster, so I have a special fondness for roosters!). “Galletto” is Italian for young rooster or cockerel, and “fare il galletto” (“act like a young rooster”) colloquially means “to show off.” This pullover shows off several techniques for k...

The Body of this cardigan, including the button and buttonhole bands, is worked in one piece from the bottom up to the armholes. The 3/4-length Sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up to the armholes. Then the Body and Sleeves are joined to work the seamless Yoke back and forth with raglan shaping.

This A-line sleeveless top is accented by a wide double cable at center front and back. The cable splits to frame the deep V-neck.

Unusual plaited cables add interest to this raglan cardigan, edging the fronts and running up the sleeves to the top of the shaped hood. The reverse side of the cables is also attractive, and is displayed when the hood is worn down, at the transition from fronts to hood.

This cropped pullover, with a wide shallow neck and ¾ length sleeves, ends just below the waist, making it perfect for layering over another top—or it can be easily lengthened to the top or middle of the hip, for a more classic look. A wide cabled panel accents the front.

A spiraling cable motif adds interest to this ribbed unisex hat.

The leafy columns and lacy cables of

See the video tutorial for this cowl: if you’re a novice knitter who is ready to tackle cables, this is the perfect project for you!

While I created this design in honor of the Chinese zodiac Year of the Monkey, you may also recognize the “barrel of monkeys” silhouette in the stranded border. Lightly variegated yarns add interest to the stranded motif. You could certainly choose to use the bright primary colors of the monkeys that come in the barrel, but I like the shadowy v...

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The Lariana Cabled Pullover is a modern take on the Aran sweater, at home in the mountains, the city or on the shore, with set-in sleeves and streamlined stockinette side panels with diagonal accents. Three different lengths customize the fit: hip length (as shown), cropped and tunic length.

The boldly colored floral yoke is the focal point of this tank. In traditional Fair Isle fashion, only two colors are worked on each round, although a total of four different colors are used. Optional duplicate stitching (see photos of front of garment) is used to accent the center of each flower. After the yoke is completed, stitches are picke...

I created this design in honor of the Chinese zodiac Year of the Ram/Sheep/Goat, but it is also perfect for your favorite Aries or Capricorn! The stranded border is a repeat of a ram’s head motif. Shown as a slouchy beanie, all sizes except the smallest can also be worked with a shorter crown for a more fitted look. This hat is worked in the ro...

The Body of this pullover is worked in the round from the bottom to the underarm, then the

A floral lace pattern adorns the upper

Densely packed bobbles give a modern edge to this sleeveless vest with kangaroo pocket. The deep shawl collar flows into a shaped hood.

Windley is worked in one piece from the top down. The yoke is worked to the armholes with raglan shaping, then the sleeves are palced on hold while the body is worked to the lower edge. Finally the sleeves are worked from the yoke down to the hem. The cast-on and bund-off edges roll slightly; garment measurements shown are with edges unrolled.

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Note: The Lobster Pot Yarns Hand Dyed Cashmere yarn is actually a heavy worsted weight with gauge of 18 sts/26 rows to 4 inches.

Note: Only 1 size of needles/yarn needed: US Size 6 for worsted weight yarn, and US Size 5 for DK weight yarn.

This cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down, with raglan shaping; sleeves are worked in the round. Lace pattern is given in chart form only.

This pullover is worked in the round from the bottom to the armholes. The sleeves are knit separately to the armholes, then joined to the body. The yoke is worked seamlessly.

Katama Bay separates the island of Chappaquiddick from the rest of Martha’s Vineyard.

This generously sized wrap sets a wide lace panel alongside simple stockinette. Increases and decreases sculpt the edge of the stockinette panel, allowing it to echo the natural curves of the lace. Oscilla is a perfect match for lightly variegated yarn: the swirling shapes of the lace pattern soften the variegations, harmoniously merging color ...

I created this design in honor of the Chinese Year of the Snake. The Chinese zodiac is a 12 year cycle, with a different animal for each year; in addition, each year is also associated with one of five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal or water). 2013 is the year of the Water Snake; water snakes belong to the genus Nerodia.

The Flame Wave stitch pattern adds texture and visual warmth to a simple hot water bottle cover, while maintaining a single layer of fabric (unlike knitted covers adorned with cables), allowing heat to radiate evenly. Directions for Flame Wave pattern are given in chart form.

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I created this design in honor of the

This empire-waisted camisole, almost entirely worked in the round, is easily lengthened to a dress. It showcases the “Dayflower” lace pattern from Barbara Walker’s 2nd Treasury of Knitting Patterns. The bust is fitted, with a twisted cord tie accent, and the Dayflower lace straps provide the finishing touch.

The size of this shawl can be easily changed by changing the number of Main pattern repeats.

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Work with yarn held doubled-- a chunky weight yarn could also be used (but highly recommend swatching first).

Could also be worked with DK weight yarn, held doubled (but highly recommend swatching first).

Worked with yarn held double; a chunky weight yarn may also be used (swatch first to check gauge!).

Shawl is worked from the bottom up and size can easily be changed by working more or less repeats.

ALSO AVAILABLE AS PART OF FERROVIA, A 3-PATTERN COLLECTION.

Also available as part of Ferrovia, a 3-pattern collection.

ALSO AVAILABLE AS PART OF FERROVIA, A 3-PATTERN COLLECTION.

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I created this pattern in honor of the Chinese Year of the Rabbit; many of the nicest people I know are Rabbits (born in a Rabbit year, that is)! Of course this pullover would also be perfect for Easter. The bunnies encircling the yoke have been captured in several lifelike poses, and require some attention on the part of the knitter, but the r...

Button-front, sleeveless vest, worked in one piece from the bottom up. This vest incorporates many figure-flattering details, including a deep V-neck, empire waist accented with the “Circles” pattern, and curved front hems. Waist shaping decreases and increases, worked just before and after the waistband, flow into the Circles pattern, and sinc...

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Note that yarn used in sample is a sport/DK weight; some sport weight yarns may also work for this pullover.

Pattern includes directions for girls’ sizes 2-4 to 14-16 as well as women’s sizes XS-2X. For more photos of girls’ size sample, see Ravelry pattern Cambia Capelet for Girls.

This handsome unisex vest is accented with diamond twisted stitch panels on both the front and back. On the back, each of the three panels is identical; on the front, the side panels are mirror images, so that the stitfch patterns on each side of the V-neck will be symmetrical. The neck and armholes are self-finished (worked at the same time as...

Pattern includes sleeveless option, required yardage between 588 and 1078 yds

If you are looking for a vest, jumper or pullover that is flattering and shapely without being clingy, this may be the pattern for you! The Rib & Braid stitch pattern uses twisted-stitch “braids” arranged in a bold repeating“V” formation to break up a simple rib. Options for four different lengths (vest, tunic and long jumper, in addition t...

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This elegant top is written for sizes from Small (31”) to XL (57”) and spans almost every number in between by switching needles to change the gauge. Lots of detail in the instructions, a chart, suggestions for yarn subs, etc.

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Worked mainly in the round, with a split lace hem at the bottom edges of body and 3/4 length sleeves, the focal points of this raglan-sleeved pullover (besides the lace edgings) are the Four Sisters lace pattern on the sleeves, and the twist stitch columns which help shape and define the waist. The worsted-weight yarn works up quickly on US siz...

Gauge notes: 16 sts/22 rows to 4”/10 cm in st st; 28 sts to 5.5”/14 cm for Fern Pattern. Check gauge on blocked swatch.

The rich detail and color of carved cinnabar were the inspiration for this hat (for the coordinating scarf, see the December 2006 issue of MagKnits), which showcases a modified version of the “Double Ribbed Mock Cable” (DRMC) from Barbara Walker’s 4th Treasury of Knitting Patterns. In the pictured hat, the stitch pattern is used both horizontal...

This top-hip length pullover uses a modified version of “Chinese Lace,” from Barbara Walker’s 2nd Treasury of Knitting Patterns. Wide bands of the lace adorn the the cuffs and hem, and then flow into the ribs which give this sweater its flattering fit. In addition, the waist is shaped with decreases and increases, and the three-quarter length s...

(Originally available in Magknits, September 2006)

As this dress took form, its violet color and the waterfall effect of the lace border brought the cascading blossoms of Wisteria sinensis to mind. And since W. sinensis means Chinese wisteria, and the lace border is a variation of “Chinese Lace” from Barbara Walker’s 2nd Treasury of Knitting Patterns—well, the name seemed perfect.

Don’t you love zippers for kids’ clothes? Easy on and off, no worrying about buttons that can pop off and find their way into a toddler’s mouth. And they’re easy to insert--honest! I did it for the first time when I knit the prototype for this pattern, now available for sizes 6 months to 6 years.

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