Kimberly Dijkstra
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Ornamental Flower
A great stashbuster, this crochet flower can be made with any yarn, in any size, and in any color combination. Shown in citrus colors and 100% linen, the flower has textured petals and is reminiscent of a tropical hibiscus. Use your finished bloom as a decoration in your home, a hair accessory, a pin, or an adornment on a hat!
Knitting: Cup / Mug
Add a little controversy to your daily cup of coffee (or tea!) with this controversial coffee cup cozy. Knitted with two shades of red worsted-weight yarn and a bit of duplicate stitching, this cozy will keep your morning beverage warm and spark a debate with your coworkers. Controversy — not just for the holiday season!
Knitting: Drawstring Bag
Here it is - Hermione’s Beaded Bag! I have been dreaming of making this ever since I read Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows. Sure, this bag doesn’t hold quite as much as Hermione’s does, but it is surprisingly roomy. Lined with black satin to keep any possible intruders in the dark.
Crochet: Bracelet
This pattern includes instructions for 3 bracelets - the crochet versions of the original Jingle Jangle bracelets. Version 1 is a bangle. It uses cotton cord and 2 different sizes of shell coin beads. Version 2 closes with a button and uses a waxed linen “yarn” that molds to your wrist. Version 3 is made with a stretchy yarn and slips on and of...
Knitting: Bracelet
This pattern includes instructions for 2 bracelets. Bracelet 1 uses hemp cord, 25 - 6mm pearl beads, 25 headpins, round-nose pliers, and a toggle clasp. Bracelet 2 uses size 3 crochet thread, 59 - 4mm pearl beads, nylon thread, and a toggle clasp. Feel free to make substitutions with whatever yarn and beads you have in your stash.
Knitting: Chart
This PDF contains charts for all 4 Twilight Saga book covers - Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. Each chart is 60 stitches wide and uses 5 colors (New Moon uses 6). Use them for duplicate stitch, intarsia, crochet-by-numbers, cross stitch, or anything else you can come up with!
Crochet: Bracelet
This pattern includes instructions for 2 bracelets. The Button Bracelet closes with a button while the Cluster Bracelet is more of a bangle. They are each made with a cotton cord that crochets up nicely.
Knitting: Bracelet
This pattern includes instructions for 2 bracelets. Version 1 uses smaller shell coins, a cool “yarn” that sort of molds to your wrist, and a button closure. Version 2 uses larger shell coins, Elann Esprit - a stretchy yarn, and slips on and off your wrist easily.
Knitting: Bracelet
These bracelets were inspired by a bracelet Bella wears in the movie Twilight. This pattern includes instructions for 3 bracelets. They all look very similar, but are constructed slightly differently. Choose one you like best, or knit all 3!
Knitting: Scarf
Drops of Jupiter is a fun, lightweight, summery scarf with beaded fringe on the ends. Wear it around your neck, on your head, or any which way you like!
Knitting: Electronics Cozy
This little cell phone case is rather eclectic, just like Bella’s Mom, Renée. The knit, embroidered and lined case features an ‘r’ on the front flap, a snap to hold it securely closed and a handy belt loop on the back. The charm was also designed with Renée in mind. It features Arizona-themed beads and a jingle bell to hopefully help her locate...
Crochet: Wristlet
This small, stylish wristlet works up quickly. It can be completed in a weekend. Make one to match your outfit for a special occasion or give as a gift.
Knitting: Bracelet
Spangle is a colorful knit beaded bracelet with a clasp. You will need a small amount of Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet thread, size 5 needles, 208 size 6/0 E beads, 2 eye pins, 2 jump rings, 2 1” lengths of chain, round nose pliers, a clasp, and a beading needle to complete this project. Included are step by step instructions on how to attach th...