Chiaki Hayashi
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Vest
This beautiful waffle stitch pattern is created with just a simple knit and purl combination.
Knitting: Vest
With the same fun dotted details as the “Dotted” vest, this “Dotted Plus” now comes with a bigger gauge and more relaxed fit.
Knitting: Cardigan
The unique marriage of a soft wool mohair and a fingering weight sock yarn make for a special piece.
Knitting: Cardigan
The ‘Long & Flow Cardigan’ was created & designed for Japanese yarn company Saredo’s new yarn - ‘Watakami’.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Ruffles are incorporated into the shawl created by a series of wrap & turns.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The perfect hat after hitting the ski slopes… or just around town as you dream about the mountains ⛷❄️
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern was created to teach you how to design your own multi-colored Fair Isle Hat.
Knitting: Cardigan
’A Cardigan’ is as simple as that - an easy top-down cardigan with a bit of boxy, cropped length, and longer sleeves to make it oh-so versatile and wearable.
Knitting: Pullover
3 different sizes are made from 3 different gauges. Please choose the right yarn/gauge for your size. (Please note that the yarn choices given above are mainly for Size 1 or 2.)
Knitting: Hats - Other
I grew up wearing this shape of Ski Hat - they’re called ‘IKA BO’ (’squid hat’) in Japanese because of their shape :)
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I first knit this hat over 10 years ago with a fingerling weight yarn but felt it was a bit too much to repeat the same wave pattern with a thin yarn, so had never finished writing the pattern. I’m glad I was able to pick it up again! Knitting it with a sport weight was much faster, and it still shows the stranded work wonderfully. The version ...
Knitting: Cardigan
Note: This pattern is only for the cardigan. The pattern for the matching tank top, “Season” can be purchased separately.
Knitting: Pullover
Reverse stockinette stitches are the main stitch on this top-down sweater. Because most of us prefer to work “knit” stitches rather than “purl” stitches, we knit this sweater inside-out in the round.
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by Scandinavian vintage design. You find these simple and bold flower designs on kitchen items to fabric ….
Knitting: Throw, Baby Blanket
The waffle stitch, composed of just knit and purl stitches, creates simple and beautiful textures.
Knitting: Pullover
So comfortable to wear this waffle sweater! A sweatshirt feel but with a sleek and modern look.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Longer wrist, ribbing and cables throughout….these fingerless mitts are super comfy and warm. You also have a choice of short ribbing or long ribbing versions. The long ribbing version could be worn either hold down or up.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This modern leaf design washcloth is worked with traditional Mosaic technics.
Knitting: Throw
I designed this cable blanket to be “Modern” enough to go with an urban Tokyo’s apartment. The clean strong cables and contrasting borders successfully created the look.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This all-over honeycomb design adds a simple yet striking design element to a classic beanie shape.
Knitting: Scarf
Keyhole scarf stays nicely around your neck and less bulky than a knitted cowl. Still keeps you warm and a great accessary piece to your simple sweater, coat etc..
Knitting: Decorative - Other
All trees are knitted in flat. (means, you don’t need to use DPNs :wink:
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is a versatile and modern pullover. Featuring deep ribbing on the hem and cuffs, your choice of a crew neck or turtleneck, and very easy to customize the total length of sweater and the split hem.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
Now you can enjoy knitted pumpkins every year from Halloween to Thanksgiving!
Knitting: Tee
Simple style with subtle details makes this knitted top a very fun and wearable piece. Shibui “Vine” is an amazingly light weight yarn. Super comfortable to wear and you almost feel like you are wearing paper!! (Yes! actually this yarn is made of 41% paper :)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Diagonal design adds an interesting color blocked look and not so boring with all the stockinette stitches. I designed this shawl to be a very easy project. YO increasing method is so much easier than those M1 increases :)
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
One skein (100g) of chunky yarn makes these beautiful Cabled fingerless mitts.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat was inspired by the colors of Kelbourne woolens “Germantown”. Traditional colors with some old sweet memories. I designed and knitted a hat for my daughter when she was 3 years old… (20 years ago :)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is an updated and rewritten pattern from “Half Moon” which was designed for Be Sweet Bamboo yarn. The yarn is now discontinued :(
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Adorable ankle socks with rolled edge cuffs and practical ribbing support around the foot. Perfect fit with Clogs or wearing at home.
Crochet: Containers
This simple crochet basket is designed for teaching a crochet class :) So the pattern is very clear and easy to follow.
Knitting: Vest
Oversized sleeveless sweater, vest, tunic…. ?? Tatami is a very versatile piece to add to your wardrobe.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless gloves are updated version of “Weekend Fingerless Gloves” published in 2011.
Knitting: Pullover
A simple, yet modern shaped v-neck pullover with drop shoulder, longer back and deep side-seam splits.
Knitting: Cowl
This contemporary neck cuff is a statement piece with a bold, geometric design, accented with GLO reflective yarn.
Knitting: Mittens
I designed these mittens for my daughter who goes to school in Boston - moved from sunny California. She can text without taking off the warm mittens!
Knitting: Pullover
Easy top down sweater with Fairisle pattern knitted with super fun GLO Reflective Yarn. The Fairisle pattern knitted with GLO reflects with car light at night. The boys will love the shines!! and very visible at night , so adds great safety.
Knitting: Cardigan
Attention!! This pattern works with different gauges with different sizes. The information above is for all the gauges and sizes.
Knitting: Pullover
Drop shoulder, longer back, side slits, and wide scoop neck create a flattering silhouette. Simple yet modern.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The top picture is taken with camera flash, so those stripes knitted with GLOreflective yarn shine!
Knitting: Mittens
The photo from far left - Regular mitten, Thumb top, Fingerless mitten, Finger top, Combination of regular mitten and fingerless mitten.
Knitting: Cardigan
A very easy top-down, no seaming cardigan with waterfall front and fun color block.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This adorable baby hat is knitted with double pointed needles. So, I designed this hat with simple and easy to follow Fair Isle pattern. The shaping is also done with simple decreasing.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Baby hat instructions come with both “Knitted in flat” and “Knitted in the round”. So you will have a choice to knit with double pointed needles or seam after knitting in flat.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This beautiful diamond lace glove pattern is knitted flat with straight needles then seamed. (No need for the stress of yarn overs on DPN!!)
Knitting: Clutch
The soft pleats in the front adds an elegant shape into this vintage inspired clutch. Knitted with all in one-piece. Sew a favorite button to enhance your style. Just right size for your wallet, cellphone, lipstick etc…
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Everybody loves ruffles! These adorable fingerless gloves are a perfect holiday gift for teenagers to grandparents.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These Cabled Fingerless Gloves are knitted in flat, which means you can knit with straight needles. No DPN are needed!
Knitting: Vest
This vest is a very relaxed fit in the front. The length of the front may vary depending on your body type and the yarn you choose to knit with. In addition, the front will be approx 6”~7”longer than the back. For a closer fit, you can use a shawl pin to put the two front together.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
It is exciting and fun to see the beautiful pattern evolve after every round. The pattern includes both step-by-step instructions and a cable chart.
Knitting: Scarf
Starting with Provisional Cast On. That will make identical ruffles on each sides. Many different types of sport weight yarn make beautiful scarves. 100% silk, Alpaca, mohair…….