Mary Mervis
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Cape Hatteras Shawl was inspired by the sea, as well as by a love for traditional Native American design. It was designed to be a simple yet versatile shawl, that provides a template for endless color exploration…
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl pattern includes two patterns in one, as it includes instructions for both a sport weight and fingering weight beaded shawl! It is an ideal pattern for the beginner/intermediate knitter, since it includes 3 photo tutorials, including how to cast on with a garter stitch tab, how to place beads using a crochet hook, and how to knit a p...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Pueblo Wrap is the first in a series of wraps I have designed which were inspired by Navajo ceremonial wearing blankets from the early 1800’s. The Navajo learned to weave from the Pueblos, so I named this most simple wrap after the Pueblo Tribes. Even though these wraps are knit rather than woven, they were designed to convey the same simpl...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Indian Summer is a classic triangular shawl, knit from the top down, that combines texture in a linear fashion, reminiscent of traditional woven fabric designs. This shawl is a very relaxing knit, and produces a classic and versatile garment, which is also very comfortable to wear.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Earth and Sky Wrap is a classic rectangular wrap, with a contemporary twist. It was designed to allow one to play with color, and uses various knit/purl stitch patterns, many of which were inspired by nature. It is an ideal project for using up single skeins of worsted weight yarn, and is a very relaxing and enjoyable knit!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Jade Leaf Shawl is a top down, triangular shawl, that uses simple yarn over increases, on the front and the back, to create a slightly wider than usual shawl, that allows the shawl to be easily tied in the front, worn with a shawl pin, or hang loosely over the shoulders. The staggered garter ridges create a subtle leaf like pattern, and break u...