Linda Taylor
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Throw
Dad has been knitting this throw for the shop for many years. It is a favorite! Worked side to side with one strand each of Fantasy & Lovely Lash.
Knitting: Cup / Mug
Soak up unsightly condensation from iced drinks with this nifty cozy. Lanaloft cozies and be lightly felted, if desired.
Knitting: Potholder, Washcloth / Dishcloth
Potholder is made with 2 strands of cotton yarn, dishcloth with 1 strand. Double decreases create a diagonal design that can be striped. Two hanks (1 Main Color & 1 Contrast Color) of Fantasy Naturale will make a complete set.
Knitting: Necklace
These bags are worked flat using bead knitting techniques described in the pattern. Necklaces can be beaded on wire or I-cord and Japanese braiding can be done with DMC.
Knitting: Throw
Conserving energy and turning down the thermostat can leave one a might chilly in the evenings. This LapWrap gives light coverage on the lap and an extra pocket at the bottom to warm those “icicle toes”. The pocket creates a layer of warmth around the feet and ankles. An easy knit for beginners, the pattern features stitches that are simple and...
Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
Hat bands are the perfect finishing touch for any hat, felted or unfelted. Only 50-60 yds of sport weight yarn and 150-250 Size 6 seed beads are all that’s needed. Use a Big Eye needle to transfer beads to the yarn. Bands can either be tied or seamed together.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Knit from tail to head, this Seahorse is worked in one piece. Beaded and unbeaded areas on the shaded thread body create the “sea-horsey” textures. The fin is picked up and knit directly onto the body. There is only one seam.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Shaped Leaf shoulder Wrap combines a lace edge with an easy slip stitch pattern. The leaf panel is worked first. Stitches are picked up along the edge of the panel and a slip stitch pattern is worked for 54” from pick up. The opposite end is trimmed with a band of seed stitch for an asymmetrical look. Make the wrap hands-free by adding a sc...
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
Who says a Christmas stocking has to be shaped like a stocking? Add some spice to the mantle with a felted red hot chili pepper. Now that’s a stuffed pepper everyone can enjoy!
Knitting: Bag - Other
Easy to knit and assemble, this felted bag requires no sewing. Pieces are trimmed and joined with applied I-cord leaving only tails to weave in.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
The Slip Stitch Felted Bag is easy to knit and can be finished with purchased handles or I-cord. One strand of worsted is used throughout. The slip stitch pattern highlights the handpainted yarn so that only one skein of Handpaint Originals is required for a very colorful effect.
Knitting: Tote
Great for stash reduction. Alternate solid colors with a variegated yarn to make a striped bag. Add novelty yarns for texture. Anything goes! Attach purchased handles or make felted handles to match.
Knitting: Tote
Savvy Shoppers bring along their own bags to tote purchases home. This bag combines an easy modular square with a lace insert. There are only two small seams and some tails to work in. The top facing will easily accommodate a lining.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Doubled yarn worked in garter stitch create the corduroy look of this bag. The flap curls back on itself and is designed to hide the exposed hardware of magnetic and friction clasps. After felting the bag is embellished with easy to crochet flowers made of sock yarn. The handles are finished with decorative buttons.
Knitting: Tote
The Modular Felted Bag assembles itself. There’s hardly any finishing to do - just weave in the tails. The bag is roomy and easy on the shoulder.
Knitting: Cloche Hat
Designed with active winter walkers in mind, the Winter Walker Cloche will keep the chill away. Knit from the top down, there’s extra room and a double layer of felt over the ears for insulation. The combination of a feltable wool and a washable sock yarn creates a beautiful nubby texture. Before felting the hat looks like something Darth Vader...
Knitting: Electronics Cozy
This small cell phone pouch can either snap around a purse handle or belt loop for easy access. The pouch is knit in the round on two double pointed needles and is quick and easy to knit (approx 1 hour). It can be embellished with beads or needle felting, if desired.
Knitting: Cozy - Other
For the houseplant that has everything. Knit from the top down, the ruffles are attached as you go. Once the bottom has been completed, the top edge is trimmed with I-cord and it’s time to felt.
Knitting: Clutch
This handbag classic has only one seam at the bottom. It is easy and quick to knit. Rounds of I-cord form the handle and complete the trim.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
To paraphrase from Oliver!, “wool, glorious wool, what wouldn’t we give for, …it’s what we live for!” The fiber we love and its source make a felted bag that comes together in a most ewe-nique way. Don’t be sheepish, ewe’ll look marvelous!
Knitting: Decorative - Other
For lovers of the Southwest here is a houseplant that requires no sunlight, no fertilizer and no watering. With “spines” made of eyelash yarn there’s never a scratch when handling. It’s always in bloom, regardless of the season! Make a Barrel Cactus with a “potting soil” base and pop it in a ceramic pot for a realistic look. Or, make it dirtles...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Knit from tail to snout, the Felted Seahorse is knitted in one piece. The body is worked in a main color wool with ridges in novelty yarn for texture. Fins are picked up and knit on to the body.
Knitting: Throw
A lighter version than the Icicle Toes LapWrap #1, this wrap is made with one strand of 8 ply WoolPak. The stripes produced by this pattern look good in colors with strong contrasts as well as in subtle shades.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Because of its generous yardage, two hanks of 10 ply WoolPak will make two of these bags. Reversing the main color and contrast color will result in a different look. Easy to customize, the pattern offers multiple design options for the creative knitter. Attention to small details in assembly and shaping after felting will result in a bag with ...
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Who said knitting is a sedentary activity? Making this bag is a lot like dancing. Think of it as a knitted tango. May I have this dance? First we’ll knit side to side, creating the top section. Then, we’ll pick up stitches and knit to the bottom edge. Finally, we’ll go round and round as we make the straps and trim.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Yarns with strong contrast make Around The World Felted Bags as much fun to knit as they are to carry. Choice of either a flap or tab closure. Attaching handles is easy. Simply sew the ends to suspender clips and clip them on. It couldn’t be easier!
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
Additional Materials: 150-250 Size 6 seen beads in contrasting color for hatband.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Sleek and colorful, the Fanciful Felted Fish makes a delightful addition to any collection of felted sea life. Variegated yarns can be substituted in the stripes. Eyes can either be embroidered on after felting, needle felted, or a button can be used.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
It’s a pajama bag! It’s a pillow! It’s a toy! It’s felted! It’s huge when made with 14 ply WoolPak! The Felted Fish PJ Bag & Pillow measures approximately 22”-24” from mouth to tailfin tips (when made with bulky yarn). Knit a “school” in three different yarn weights for a child’s bed. Use stash yarn for bright stripes and accents. Pattern i...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
It’s a pajama bag! It’s a pillow! It’s a toy! It’s felted! It’s huge when made with 14 ply WoolPak! The Felted Fish PJ Bag & Pillow measures approximately 22”-24” from mouth to tailfin tips (when made with bulky yarn). Knit a “school” in three different yarn weights for a child’s bed. Use stash yarn for bright stripes and accents. Pattern i...
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
A felted bag for the younger set! The handles, sides and base of the Little Miss Bag are knit in one piece. Front and back panels are worked directly onto the base and side sections. There are no seams and only a few tails to weave in when completed. Bags made with a single strand of yarn felt to approx. 5 1/2” h x 6 1/2” w x 2 1/2” at base wit...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Felted fish need deep sea buddies like this felted Starfish and Sea Turtle. They work up quickly and make a great addition to felted fish mobiles.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Knit from tail to head, this Fantasy Fish is worked flat in bead knitting. The bead loops simulate the look of scales and add a wonderful dimension to a fish found only in the imagination. The dorsal fin is picked up and knit onto the body. There is only one seam.
Knitting: Necklace
This pendant bag is worked flat using beaded knitting techniques (described in pattern). The fins are picked up and knit onto the fish body. The necklace/strap is beaded on wire although beaded I-cod (instructions included) will work as well.
Knitting: Animal Toy
The Starfish and Baby Starfish are worked flat in bead knitting (described in pattern). Starfish can be made with beads on one side, both sides and in 3-D.
Knitting: Necklace, Bracelet
7 patterns in 1. These bracelets, cuffs, chokers and pendant bag are bead knitted using techniques described in pattern. One ball of Sz 8 cotton will make approximately one 2” Cuff, one 1” Cuff, one Chevron Necklace, one Pendant Bag, one Zig Zag Bracelet, one Zig Zag Necklace and one Leaf Bracelet.
Knitting: Animal Toy
The Clown Fish is knit flat using beaded knitting techniques described in pattern. The fins are picked up and knit onto the fish body. Assembly is easy - only one seam.
Knitting: Necklace
This pendant bag is worked flat using both bead knitting and beaded knitting techniques (described in pattern). The fins are picked up and knit onto the body. The strap is I-cord. A Japanese braid or a beaded cord would also work.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
The Yellow Tang is knit in one piece from mouth to tail. Fins are picked up and knit directly on to the body.
Knitting: Animal Toy
The Small Fish is knit flat using bead knitting techniques described in pattern. The fins are picked up and knit onto the body. There is only one seam.
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
Everyone will want to look this gift-fish in the mouth! Knit in the round from the top down with no seams or pieces to assemble, the Chris Fish is adaptable to many holiday motifs. Pattern includes charts for holly, zig zags, hearts, a checkerboard and , of course fish!
Knitting: Billed Hat
Cap can be made with a worsted & sport yarn held together or a single bulky. Size is approximately 21-23”. A single strand of worsted can be used for a small child’s cap. Like many felted projects, results vary when the item is felted.