Knit in triangles and sewn or crocheted together to form diamond shapes within the rectangular blanket.

This bucket hat is knit Cowichan style with super bulky yarn. This hat will keep your head warm and your glasses dry throughout the winter months. The pattern is written for a size medium but can be easily adjusted by using smaller or larger needles.

Warm wool slippers with fluffy wool lining and an extra sole for longer lasting wear.

Additional Materials Needed:

This popular patterned blanket can be turned into a baby blanket, throw, lapgan or even a bedspread if you are feeling ambitious.

The length from shoulder to hem is 26”, however, you can make the skirt as long or as short as you wish.

Vintage style bonnet and matching booties

1 set of 4 2.25mm / US 1 dpns

For size small, I suggest using sport weight yarn.

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Olivia is an easy to knit, pullover baby vest.

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

If knitting this for someone over 5’ 8” you may need to increase the number of rounds between the decrease rounds. More yarn will be required.

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Crossover look for a unique style.

For a larger size, heavy worsted or Aran weight yarn should be used.

The skirt was blocked to 69 cm (27”) from bottom of edging to beginning of yoke however, this skirt may be knit as long or as short as you wish. Extra yarn will be required for a longer skirt.

Although this pattern does not include instructions for knitting in the round, the skirt can be easily converted by an experienced knitter.

This pattern can be easily adjusted to make it a different length and/or width however, any adjustments to the pattern (eg. longer, wider, thicker yarn) will increase the amount of yarn needed.

The different sizes are achieved by using thicker yarn and needles. Only the largest size has extra rows to accommodate the change in proportions as children grow.

The different sizes are achieved by using thicker yarn and needles. Only the larger sizes have extra rows to accommodate the change in proportions as children grow.

Looks most attractive knit in a mohair type of yarn.

Two different colours are required for the toque.

The cabled owl motif on the back of the hand may be embellished with button eyes.

This easy knitting pattern is for elegant, fingerless mitts knit on two needles.

Elegant old shale aka feather and fan patterned fingerless mitts on two needles.

All 3 designs are included in the pattern.

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This vintage 1945 pattern has been modernized and adapted for modern day knitters.

Gauge given is for the worsted weight yarn.

Errata for patterns purchased before June 28, 2012:

Designed to match the Foliage Lace Shawl.

Designed to match the Foliage Lace Christening Gown.

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The slippers use approximately half a cake (113 g/4 oz) of each colour.

Easy beginner shawl pattern.

The holes should line up until you knit an increase row. The holes that are knit after the increase row will not line up with the holes knit before the increase row.

I have never been to Tofino in the Summer. I’m sure the sun on the trees, beach and water is beautiful but I have been in the Winter and the grey fog, mist and rain have a beauty all their own. The colours in this cowl, knit in a Seafoam Stitch, represent my memories of Tofino.

Nice shopping bag pattern. Looks less stretchy that some. Good “handle”.

Please feel free to sell any items made from my patterns.

Please feel free to sell any items made from my patterns.

No gauge is given because it is not important. However, if you knit very loosely you may need another ball of yarn.

Requires 150 g of yarn.

This vintage 1945 pattern has been modernized and adapted for modern day knitters.

Tension is not important.

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I used a 4 litre ice cream bucket.

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Chair socks are great for protecting those nice hardwood floors or linoleum. I’ve got them on my table legs too.

Chair socks are great for protecting those nice hardwood floors or linoleum. I’ve got them on my table legs too.

You will need one 50g ball of white and one 50g ball of red.

This cute little sweater is knit top down with the hood added on.