Marion Schlenzka

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 3 patterns

The “Favorite Trio” is a small collection of 3 matching models: fingerless mittens, a hat and a scarf.

eBook : 9 patterns

The e-Book “Grassland” features on 101 pages 9 artful knitting patterns which are inspired by ancient carpet patterns of Asia Minor and the landscape of my hometown (Germany). This book includes many nice photos, a detailed knitting technique tutorial, notes for preparation & tension, detailed knitting instructions for each model and clear colored charts.

eBook : 5 patterns

The eBook “Greyhound Series” presents 5 individual accessories for women and men. All models were knitted with the yarn Spindrift by Jamieson’s of Shetland in 10 different colors.

eBook : 5 patterns

The eBook “Helleborus Series” presents 5 beautiful and extraordinary accessories with a magical color and pattern composition. All models were knitted with the yarn Spindrift by Jamieson’s of Shetland in 10 different colors.

eBook : 9 patterns

“Midsummer” ist my second e-Book published this year. The bright colors of these sophisticated models are a nice contrast to my first e-Book “Grassland”. You can enjoy on 120 pages 9 artful knit designs inspired by historical ornaments and patterns.

eBook : 6 patterns

The “Tausendschön Series” presents on 73 pages a collection of 6 artfully and lovingly knitted accessories.

eBook : 9 patterns

“Zauberland” is the 4th eBook in the series of artful knitting designs by Marion Schlenzka. It presents on 137 pages 9 individual models for enthusiastic knitters and contains detailed informations on preparation and knitting technique for making these sophisticated designs.

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
General: The “My Christmas Hat” is knitted from the bottom up in the round on a circular needle and on double-pointed needles. Finally, make two tassels and attach them to the crown.
Knitting: Scarf
General: The Fair Isle “Eisvogel Scarf” with its soft blue-turquoise tones is knitted from 8 different colors flat and from the bottom up. No more than 2 colors are used per row at the same time. You first knit a lower edge in a rib pattern, continue with the patterned main part and finish the scarf with an upper edge in rib pattern.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
General: The fingerless “Eisvogel Gloves” are knitted in the round on double-pointed needles according to Chart A - D and a detailed description for the individual fingers.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
“Lavender Fields” is an elegant shawl inspired by the beautiful lavender landscape of the Provence in France.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
General: These charming fingerless “My Christmas Mittens” are knitted in the round on double pointed needles. The hand part is knitted first and from the 29th row the thumb is worked out by continuously increasing the stitches. Finally, the thumb is finished separately.
Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The fingerless “Ice Fairy Mittens” are knitted in the round with double pointed needles. After a straight part, start knitting the thumb, continuously increasing the stitch numbers. Finally, the thumb is finished separately.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
In my favorite color combination I have created this adorable hat. Who knows my shawl “Pearl of Orient” will recognize the colors here.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The gorgeous blue colors of this shawl speak for themselves and for the name “Planet Blue”. 10 different colors blend harmoniously to create this extraordinary pattern inspired by artful historical carpet embroidery from Asia Minor.
Knitting: Scarf
The “Favorite Blue Scarf” is knitted flat in one piece from the bottom up, using a maximum of 2 colors per row.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The “Favorite Blue Hat” is knitted in the round in one piece and fits a head circumference between 55 cm and 58 cm. The model in the photos has a head circumference of 56 cm.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The “Favorite Blue Mittens” are knitted in the round from 6 different colours of Spindrift by Jamieson’s of Shetland on double pointed needles.
Knitting: Scarf
The “Tausendschön Scarf” is part of my “Tausendschön Series”, a collection of 6 artfully and lovingly knitted accessories.
Knitting: Cowl
The „Tausendschön Cowl“ captivates with a graceful color composition in reference to the flower colors in nature. It is knitted of soft Shetland yarn by Jamieson´s of Shetland.
Knitting: Mittens
The “Tausendschön Mittens” are knitted in the round on double pointed needles and fit a hand circumference between 18,5 cm – 21 cm. The model on the photos has a hand circumference of 18,5 cm.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
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Knitting: Cowl
The double-face “Greyhound Cowl” is designed in a composition of 10 different colors and is inteded for both women and men.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
General: The “Tausendschön Hat” is knitted in the round in one piece and fits a head circumference between 55 cm and 58 cm. The model on the photos has a head circumference of 56 cm.
Knitting: Mittens
Blue-turquoise colors meander over natural brown and beige tones. The “Greyhound Mittens” are an attractive model for women and men alike and are knitted in the round with double pointed needles.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I chose for the triangle shawl “Purple Flower” 10 colors which harmonize in a special way. The pattern has incorporated elements of ancient oriental patterns.
Knitting: Scarf
With my “Greyhound Series”, I have created a small collection of accessories that could appeal to both women and men.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Blue-turquoise colors meander over natural brown and beige tones. The fingerless “Greyhound Mittens” are an attractive model for women and men alike and are knitted in the round with double pointed needles.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Blue-turquoise colors meander over natural brown and beige tones. This long beanie is an attractive model for women and men alike and fits a head circumference between 55 - 58 cm. The model on the photos has a head circumference of 56 cm.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
“Gentle Summer Breeze” is a play on elements of the Scotish and Estonian lace knitting tradition and designed in an interesting bias pattern.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
General: The fingerless “Tausendschön Mittens” are designed in a composition of 10 colors that change depending on the incidence of light and are particularly beautiful in the sunset light. They are knitted in the round with double pointed needles.
Knitting: Cowl
The “Helleborus Cowl” is designed in a beautiful composition of 10 colors that change in a quite magical way depending on the incidence of light and are particularly beautiful in the sunset light.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
General: The fingerless “Helleborus Mittens” are designed in a composition of 10 colors that change in a quite magical way depending on the incidence of light and are particularly beautiful in the sunset light.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
With “Zauberland” I wanted to design a baby blanket that is extraordinary, easy-care and uncomplicated to use. So I chose 6 colors of the yarn “Allino”, a mix of linen and cotton.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is knitted flat in one piece (not in the round) and has a small crochet edge at both ends.
Knitting: Cowl
The loop “Woolly Blues” is knitted in the round in one piece. Finally, the ends are joinded together with the mattress stitch.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The turquoise and gold colors of oriental buildings, especially in Samarkand (Uzbekistan), inspired me to design “Pearl of Orient”.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
General: The colors of the “Helleborus Hat” are magically shining, especially in the sunset light as in the photos.
Knitting: Cuffs
The “English Rose Cuffs” are knitted in the round in one piece.
Knitting: Scarf
The colors of the “Helleborus Scarf” shine beautiful depending on the incidence of light.
Knitting: Mittens
The colors of the “Helleborus Mittens” shine magically depending on the incidence of light, especially beautiful in the sunset light.
Knitting: Mittens
The beautiful colours of the kingfisher (Eisvogel) inspired me to design this mittens. They can be nicely combined with my model “Eisvogel Hat” (see my pattern store).
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The beautiful colors of the kingfisher (Eisvogel) inspired me to design this favorite hat.
Knitting: Scarf
The colors of the forest inspired me to design “Waldnymphe” (forest nymph).
Knitting: Scarf
The colors of “Island Walker” magically change depending on the incidence of light.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The symmetric triangle shawl “A Christmas Tale” is made flat in two parts, which are joinded together at the end. The shawl is worked from the top to the oblique sides by continuously increasing the number of stitches. Finally, make 3 tassels and attach them on the corners.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
For “Shetland Summer” I played with elements of the Shetland Lace Knitting tradition.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The shawl “Midsummer” reflects in a beautiful way the mood of late summer. I have selected 10 colors that harmoniously combining the colors of the sky and the landscape.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I chose for this big triangle shawl 10 colors which harmonize in a beautiful way. The pattern has incorporated elements of ancient oriental patterns.
Knitting: Cowl
This double-faced cowl can be loved by women as well as men.
Knitting: Afghan block
The fire of the Notre-Dame de Paris in 15. April this year has inspired me to design a knitting pattern of the beautiful south rose window.
Knitting: Scarf
This scarf can be loved by women as well as men. The 10 chosen colors shine beautiful in the sunset light.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
For the baby blanket “Little Orchid” I chose soft and restrained colors. The unusual pattern is inspired by historical carpet patterns from Asia Minor.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is inspired by elements of ancient carpet patterns of Asia Minor. The colors are reminiscent of interior design in old castles, which is why this model is named “Gardens of Sanssouci”.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The colors of “Grassland” change magically depending on the incidence of light.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The 10 colors of the “Autumn Leaves Mittens” shine magically depending on the incidence of light.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
You need for the “Blue Eyes” fingerless mittens 6 different colors of Jamieson´s of Shetland Spindrift, each 1 ball.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is knitted in the round in one piece.
Knitting: Scarf
The colors of the “Autumn Leaves Scarf” shine beautiful depending on the incidence of light.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
“Dream Walker” is a beautiful shawl inspired by ancient carpet patterns from Asia minor.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
The Baby Blanket “Sterntaler” I created inspired by the beautiful colors of the Caribbean and ancient carpet patterns from Asia minor.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
My design “Indian Summer Shawl” I created inspired by an African batik fabric and ancient carpet patterns from Asia Minor.
Knitting: Scarf
This scarf is really warm because it´s made in two pieces they are join together at the end.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The pattern of “Larimar Blue” I designed inspired by the colors of the gemstone Larimar from the Dominican Republic and ancient carpet patterns from Asia minor.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Highland Symphony is a pattern inspired by ancient carpet patterns of Asia Minor.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
The pattern of this cozy cushion is inspired by ancient carpet patterns. “Venetian Beauty” is made in two parts first and crocheted together at the end.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Throw
“Oriental Grace” is a pattern, which is inspired by ancient carpet patterns of Asia Minor.