Francine McElgunn

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Earflap Hat
The snowdrift flap hat is knit top down. A single crocheted edge allows the brim to lay flat or can be used to line the hat with a soft fleece. A main color and 3 or 4 contrasting colors can be used for stripes. Some suggested stripe patterns are included as well as a link for an easy tutorial on how to line it. The sizes are for children heads...
Knitting: Blanket - Other
A sweet little cuddle for the newborn baby, the Baby Animal Bunting knits quick from the bottom up. The pattern comes with instructions for three types of baby animal ears, lamb, cub or caterpillar to attach to the hood.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
The Tin Can Sailor is a rope-cable blanket split by a patterned section that highlights anchors and waves. Sized at 22 x 30 blocked, it is perfect as a stroller or a napping-anywhere baby blanket. It can be made larger with a heavier weight yarn and larger needles. The sample was knit with three skeins of Cosette.
Knitting: Cowl
Argylish is a fun pattern, knit in the round with a classic motif.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Slip Stripe Tank looks great over a bandeau, tube top, bathing suit or tee. It is knit in the round with plenty of ease and you can crop it or add a few inches in length to meet your jeans.
Knitting: Vest
This pattern is a simple three piece construction with an open weave that knits up quick on a large needle. The fronts require 2 skeins of MC and 1 skein of contrasting color of the Pure Linen or 1 skein of MC and 1 skein of contrasting color of the Euroflax.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In 4/4 Time is a rhythmically knit wrap that is written two ways. It has line by line instructions and also sequence knitting instructions. It is a symmetrically designed sampler that is fun to knit while listening to music in 4/4 time.
Knitting: Cardigan
This gently swaying kimono is knit in three pieces to your specifications for a custom fit.
Knitting: Vest
Simply Swinging is an easy fit, all seasons vest that compliments jeans and dresses. It is knit in 3 parts and simply mattress stitched together. Your yarn choice will determine size with additional measurements for XL.