Joline Vretenar

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Hanging Ornament
Christmas Balls are knit in the round from the bottom up. DPNs or magic loop method is used to work the balls. Stranded colourwork designs are worked around the ball and then decreases close the top. Each ball is stuffed before finishing. A crochet loop can be added at the end. Written and charted instructions are provided for you to knot some ...
Knitting: Pullover
I have always had a love for peasant blouses. They can be beautifully adorned and so feminine but they are often made out of woven cotton and linen. I wanted a blouse with more give for my curvy figure. Luba is based on Eastern European peasant blouses and features colour work motifs from traditional embroidery patterns. This sweater features a...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Hats are a great quick project for gift knitting or for practicing knitting skills. Posie is a cute hat that uses stranded colourwork to create a sweet floral pattern. This pattern looks great in tonal yarns as well as variegated.
Knitting: Scarf
All Sorts is a bias knit scarf that uses 24 mini skeins of fingering weight yarn. Lace sections alternate with stocking stitch for a relaxing knit. This project is perfect for using up leftovers or for Advent yarn calendars.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This adorable hat is a great introduction to knitting stranded colourwork. This slouchy hat is knit in worsted weight yarn, making it a quick knit. It’s perfect for practicing your stranded colourwork or for gift giving.
Knitting: Cowl
Bisect is a cozy cowl that is knit in the round with helical stripes. Once the stripes are knit, stitches are dropped and then worked in a laddered openwork technique for a bit of interest.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I seem to have a thing for Russian dolls. I love opening them up until you find the very smallest one. I like lining them up and and pretending they are a family. Now you can have a set of dolls to keep you warm.