Josie Mercier
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Pullover
This cozy pullover features an asymmetrical cable placed off-center on the front (and back) of the pullover. The cable is balanced by an oversized split collar, which is also asymmetrical. This fitted pullover is designed to fit with 2-4” of positive ease. The sides of the sweater are gently tapered to create 4” of waist shaping.
Knitting: Messenger Bag
“Now began the most dangerous part of their journey. They each shouldered the heavy pack and the water-skin which was their share, and turned from the light that lay on the lands outside and plunged into (Mirkwood) forest.”
Knitting: Cardigan
“…by midwinter Gandalf and Bilbo had come all the way back, along both edges of the Forest, to the doors of Beorn’s house, and there for a while they both stayed. Yuletide was warm and merry there, and men came from far and wide to feast at Beorn’s bidding.”
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
“Tired as he was, Bilbo would have liked to stay a while. Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars” - “The Hobbit” by J. R. R. Tolkien
Knitting: Scarf
This scarf was designed for my mother in honor of her 65th birthday. She helped in choosing the yarn and stitch patterns. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of this scarf pattern will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. This means that the entire purchase price, minus transaction fees, will go towards cancer research and i...
Knitting: Vest
This vest is inspired by a Hobbit’s waistcoat, with a double breast to display plenty of nice brass buttons, as well as two small pockets, just large enough for concealing a magical ring.
Knitting: Cardigan
This little cardigan is sure to keep your favorite small person cozy and warm during hot apple cider season and beyond!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
In J.R.R. Tolkien’s book “The Hobbit”, Bilbo’s adventure begins harmlessly enough with pleasant travel through familiar country. When the travel gets more difficult, he later wistfully remarks that “adventures are not all pony rides in May sunshine.”
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The design for these socks came to be because my son was nervous about his first day of school. With he (and I) needing some reassurance, I decided to knit him a special pair of socks for his big day with an old-fashioned X’s and O’s colorwork pattern around the leg of the sock. The magic came when I told him that these socks had extra hugs and...
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
A top-down, any-gauge pattern for a pretty, frilly baby hat trimmed with a delicate contrast-color edge. The pattern includes seven sizes ranging from newborn to age four and includes instructions for seven gauges of yarn ranging from 16 to 32 stitches to 4 inches/10cm. Measurements are written in inches and centimeters.