Autumn Leaves Cardigan: The cardigan is gently shaped for the traditional female figure to allow a comfortable fit around the hips. The sizes of this garment are flexible due to the elastic nature of the lace pattern, so the indicated sizes refer to a slightly stretched fit which displays the lace leaf pattern at its best.

Save £1.00! Get the set for £4.50. Autumn Leaves Pencil Case is one in a set of rewarding little projects which makes a classy seasonal pencil (or knitting needle!) case with pattern of interlinking autumn leaves. All three Autumn Leaves Bag patterns (Smartphone Bag, this Bag and Pencil Case) can all be achieved with a single set of 5 balls of ...

Save £1.00! Get the set for £4.50. Autumn Leaves Project Bag is one in a set of rewarding little projects which makes a small, but classy seasonal bag (project bag for knitting?) with pattern of interlinking autumn leaves. The bag will hold an A5/ medium size note book. All three Autumn Leaves Bag patterns (small smartphone bag, this project ba...

Autumn Leaves Sleeveless Top: This is a fairly easy and quick garment with great efect. The vest is knitted in the circular using a lace pattern of intertwining leaves. Together with the matching cardigan, this vest is part of an attractive twin set.

Save £1.00! Get the set for £4.50. Autumn Leaves Smartphone Bag is one of a set of rewarding little projects which makes a classy seasonal smartphone bag with pattern of interlinking autumn leaves. All three Autumn Leaves Bag patterns (small smartphone bag, the project bag and pencil case) can all be achieved with a single set of 5 balls of Ric...

Candle Flame Socks

Candy Swirl Socks

This set of quick and easy-to-make Christmas figurines comprises an angel, a Father Christmas and a snowman. All items are knitted fat using short lengths of yarn which is ideal for remnant busting.

This set of quick and easy-to-make Christmas greenery ornaments comprises a large poinsettia and two hanging ornaments: a Christmas tree and a holly wreath. All items are knitted fat using short lengths of yarn which is ideal for remnant busting.

This set of quick and easy-to-make Christmas ornaments comprises a 3D star, bells, baubles, a stocking and a Christmas Pudding. All items are knitted flat using short lengths of yarn which is ideal for remnant busting.

Christmas Socks

An impressive looking, comfortable and warm jumper for men using rich, diagonal and square colour-work patterns, both as All-Over Patterns and as Bands/ Borders.

A perfect little gift with a Vintage Flair. Get the set for £2.50. Simply put all three into your cart.

Diamond and Ribs Hat: This hat knits, matching the scarf, very quickly and I found it to be really fun making. Like the matching scarf it offers great visual effect while being easy to do. The ribs give it a deep texture and good warming properties. This catchy designs mixes strong vertical ribs with double moss diamonds all edged by a double m...

Diamond and Ribs Scarf: This scarf, matching the hat and tam, knits very quickly and was really fun making it as it visibly grew under my fingers. It offers great visual effect while being easy to do. The ribs give it a deep texture and good warming properties. This catchy designs mixes strong vertical ribs with double moss diamonds all edged b...

Diamonds and Ribs Tam Hat: This hat, matching the scarf, knits very quickly and I found it to be really fun making. Like the matching scarf it offers great visual effect while being easy to do. The ribs give it a deep texture and good warming properties. This catchy designs mixes strong vertical ribs with double moss diamonds all edged by a dou...

Diamonds Are Forever: One pattern - four varieties! This scarf knits really quickly from a single 100g-ball of yarn and is fully reversible! Included in this pattern are four different patterns for knitting reversible diamond-shaped lace: The choice is yours! And all varieties have that lovely zigzag edge.

The Dip-Dip Socks are a wonderfully easy and effective pattern for socks made in self-striping yarn. Great effect with so little effort.

Dodecahat

Just right for the Easter season, a fun pair of socks. Basic sock construction with a seasonal colour-work motif of a Chicken Hen, an Egg and a Bunny Rabbit. and cheerful stripes in the ribbing and all along the foot.

This project started as a KAL earlier in 2018 and makes a shoulder bag big enough to hold an A4 folder (note book paper size). The bag is decorated with an authentic pattern from a 1601 pattern book which depicts a leafy melange with a central flower. There are two patterns for the price of one - a upright/portrait and a horizontal/landscape fo...

Having started as a KAL, this is the complete pattern for a shoulder bag decorated in authentic Elizabethan patterns big enough to hold an A4 folder (large note pad). The pattern is suitable for anyone interested in fair-isle/ stranded knitting, including those who have never done it before. All instructions given.

Fairfax House is a one of historic York’s most beautiful buildings. It was bought in 1759 by the ninth Viscount Fairfax of Emley for his only child, a daughter, so that she could own it herself - most unusual in her days! Master architect John Carr of York transformed the house into a fashionable Georgian townhouse.

Fleur-de-Lys is a lovely little project which makes a simple but classy smartphone bag with a Fleur-de-Lys pattern. The bag is double-knitted, thus creating a positive image on the outside and a negative image on the inside giving extra thickness for protection. The fastening has been designed such that it won’t scratch the phone and is usable ...

“Travelry” Flowers On Snow: This is a real looker and a fun hat which will arouse a lot of attention in the dark days of winter! This easy to knit pattern makes a perfect gift.

Gothic Arches Reversible is a quick and easy pattern for a lace scarf which is reversible for a great look and feel on both sides. Beads are knitted into this two-colour garment to add to the glamour of the scarf.

The inspiration for this pattern came from happy memories of my grandma’s knits when we were children mixed with the need to knit for a friend who was expecting.

You are supporting… this wonderful charity by this purchase! All proceeds from this pattern will go directly to Breast Cancer Haven.

You are supporting… this wonderful charity by this purchase! All proceeds from this pattern will go directly to Breast Cancer Haven.

Hearts and Roses

Indian Summer

Fancy a bit of a puzzle? This scarf is an intriguing construction consisting of two intertwined lattices knitted in garter stitch with a decorative eyelet row. It can be worn as a scarf or shawl. The pattern comes in a variety of lengths and widths to suit every occasion.

Reversible Japanese Feather Scarf: This is a quick and easy pattern for a lace scarf which is reversible for a great look and feel on both sides. Beads are knitted into this two-colour garment to add to the glamour of the scarf, emphasising the wavy outlines which this pattern produces.

Keep Those Ears Warm! This is a nifty little project using a single ball (100g or 81m/90 yards) of super chunky yarn. Using cables and a smaller needle, this ear warmer will keep you cosy in any weather. The design fits all head and ear shapes with a thinner band and wider ear warmers. Also, it doesn’t have a right or wrong side as it is fully ...

Kelp Forest is a fantastic quick knit which gives quick and satisfying results with ease. This sweater flatters by elegant ¾-length feminine sleeves and a gentle lace pattern. Construction is straight-forward bottom-up seamless circular rewarding with minimal finishing off. The lace pattern uses very few techniques without losing any effectiven...

Kelp Forest (X-Sizes) is a fantastic quick knit which gives quick and satisfying results with ease. This sweater flatters by elegant ¾-length feminine sleeves and a gentle lace pattern. Construction is straight-forward bottom-up seamless circular rewarding with minimal finishing off. The lace pattern uses very few techniques without losing any ...

This is a very rewarding, timeless knit, best done in natural 100% wool. A comfortable fitted garment to last a lifetime. Seamlessly knitted in the round, there is no need for steeking or knitting a fair isle pattern on purl rows.

This pattern makes a purse in the shape of a ladybird to match standard 8.5cm (3½”) purse frame. The pattern includes a template and instructions for making a fabric lining.

A perfect little gift with a Vintage Flair. Get the set for £2.50. Simply put all three into your cart.

“Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle” is a set of high-visibility sleeves and leg warmers; handy accessories for cyclists during the season with cold starts and warmer days. These are a fashionable and distinctly different alternative to commercial warmers allowing cyclists to wear shorts and short-sleeved shirts, keeping them warm at the colder ends o...

Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle Hat

This sweater is certainly a labour of love and an “heirloom” knit. The motif is the eagle from the Lindisfarne Gospel of St John mirrored and into a fair-isle motif. The sleeves show the same motif, again mirrored left and right. Body and sleeve motifs are surrounded by a Celtic border. Body, sleeves and neckline have simple, yet decorative, pi...

Little Footsies

Save £2.50: get the full Manx Lighthouse Set for £12.50. This wonderful fully-reversible full-colour scarf depicts faithfully two beautiful lighthouses on the Isle of Man (British Isles).

These socks represent a real lighthouse at the Eastern side of the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea looking over towards the English Lake District. It’s a very beautiful and romantic spot with a bench for the weary traveller in amidst fragrant Manx yellow gorse and often visited by friendly local Manx cats (without tails).The lighthouse is perched ...

Mauresque/ Maureske

Merry Hot Water Bottle: Cold hands and feet? Need a hot water bottle in the cold season? Like a cheerful cover for it? Want to knit a bit of easy Fair Isle? Or need a quick present for

Message On A Bottle: This is a hot water bottle cover toft all standard 2 litre rubber hot water bottles. It is decorated with seasonal fair-isle motif, interrupted by a band of message text which you can customise. A selection of message as well as a full alphabet and some seasonal flling symbols are included in this pattern as well as a match...

These cute mini Christmas decorations are free with any purchase of the Fairfax House Advent Calendar.

Mortarboard

“Travelry” Musical Bookmarks: A perfect gift for the Music Lover – a lovely quick knit and a brilliant starter project for those new or unaccustomed to Double Knitting. Full instructions for Double Knitting are included.

Noblesse Wristbands: This project is two quick and easy wristbands – pretty. One lace pattern, two different wristband designs. Ideal for short lengths of yarn or spare yarn. Perfect little present. Lovely accessory. Perfect Match to the Quick Knit Noblesse!

Now You See Me

This is a ‘quick’ knit jumper made from a single 400g ball of Aran-weight wool, e.g. 25% Wool, 75% Acrylic. It’s knitted seamlessly in the round leaving only 5 yarns to weave in and two arm holes to stitch up for finishing.

This is another ‘quick-knit’ sweater made from a single 400g ball of Aran-weight (8wpi) yarn, e.g. 25% Wool, 75% Acrylic. It’s knitted seamlessly in the round leaving only a few yarns to weave in and two arm holes to stitch up for finishing.

This project is a bit of a fun accessory for organists and pipe organ lovers. Many organists have to play in cold conditions, especially in winter, so here is the perfect solution for them: a pair of gloves roomy enough for easy movement and without fingertips for good touch.

Pagoda

A perfect little gift with a Vintage Flair. Get the set for £2.50. Simply put all three into your cart.

A great accessory for any pianist or organist – and super-warm into the bargain if it is double-knitted. Available in three different versions for every level of experience and difficulty:

These socks represents a real lighthouse at the northern tip of the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea called the Point of Ayre. It’s a very beautiful and romantic spot with the striking landmark of a red and white striped lighthouse communicating with the northern Irish Sea between Belfast in Northern Ireland, the Mull of Galloway in Scotland and Wh...

Pumpkin Plant Pot Covers

Quick Knit Fountains is another delightful quick knit with great effect. The repeating motif looks a bit like a series of cascading fountains. Sizes S, M and L can be achieved with a single ball of 400g Aran weight yarn. The sweater is knitted in the round seamlessly and bottom up. The lace pattern is very eye-catching and also elastic, allowin...

Quick Knit Minty Twist: This is a very easy quick knit sweater (approximately 10 hours, depending on personal knitting speed) in a funky chunky yarn. The pattern creates an elastic twist effect giving it an unusual and asymmetrical look. The sweater is knitted top-down in the round and seamlessly which reduces finishing off to the bare minimum ...

Quick Knit Noblesse: An elegant lacy summer top gently shaped to the body, elastic for maximum body mobility and with sculptured edges. This garment is quick circular seamless bottom-to-top knit with minimum finishing.

This sleeveless top is a rewarding quick knit ideal for using up yarn remnants. It is knitted bottom-up (to get a nice gently scalloped edge) in the round with frequent, but irregular colour changes.

A perfect accompaniment to my “Travelry” Lattice Cable Socks. This Lattice Cable Scarf is totally reversible and identical on both sides, so very suitable for any garment or item where both front and back are visible.

Riverside is a most unusual, innovative and spectacular construction for a knitted sweater which is stunning to view and fun to do! Merging shades of watery colours sweep from across the body turning this garment almost into a painting! This design was developed in close cooperation with The Wool Kitchen who created this yarn especially and for...

Reversible Scroll Scarf : This is a quick and easy pattern for a lace scarf which is reversible for a great look and feel on both sides. Beads are knitted into this two colour garment to add to the glamour of the scarf, emphasising the wavy outlines which this pattern produces.

Seaside Holiday Cardigan: This is a gentle A-Line cardigan with ¾-length sleeves knitted in the circular with a yoke depicting a seaside scene: a row of brightly-coloured beach huts on a sandy beach and a wavy sea.

Sheriff Alpaca Bobble Beanie

Sheriff Alpaca Fringed Scarf

Sheriff Alpaca Mittens

This pattern was designed for the rather special Sheriff Alpacas Chunky 100% Alpaca Wool by . It is also a perfect pattern for your super chunky or even jumbo chunky wool with a weight of around 3½ wraps per inch!

This pattern was designed for the rather special Sheriff Alpacas Chunky 100% Alpaca Wool. It is also a perfect pattern for your super chunky or even jumbo chunky wool with a weight of around 3½ wraps per inch!

Snuggly Scarf is a variation on the very popular style of two-colour brioche knitting. The principle follows Moss Stitch for brioche technique which results in this reversible, very thick and fluffy texture without ribs. It positively invites to be snuggled into as the summer wanes and autumn brings the first cold spells.

Double-sided, double warmth!

Double-sided, double warmth!

Spring is Calling - Frühlingsruf

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A triangular shawl ready for the Wimbledon and Strawberries & Cream Season! Colourful, fun and decidedly appetising! Red strawberries with green leaves intertwine into lattice of fruit ending

A light, sleeveless camisole top for hot summer days or nightwear. Pretty, feminine and straight-forward to knit.

These cute little gift bags are just the right size for your bags of tea – be it as a gift or because your office tea bags are somewhat disappointing and you prefer your own. Or perhaps you can put your office tea money into it – lots of uses!

Three-Cornered Hat

My “Travelry” Series incorporates small, but nevertheless rewarding projects which are excellent to do while travelling; small enough to fit into any bag, impressive/fun enough to get fellow travellers talking and great items to wear – or to give away as a present!

“Travelry Barley Twist Socks: These socks have a striking twisted texture made entirely out of knit and purl stitches for an easy knit with maximum impact, especially when using a single-coloured yarn.

My “Travelry” Series incorporates small, but nevertheless rewarding projects which are excellent to do while travelling; small enough to fit into any bag, impressive/fun enough to get fellow travellers talking and great items to wear – or to give away as a present!

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My “Travelry” Series incorporates small, nevertheless rewarding projects which are great for on the go; fits into any bag, impressive and great items to wear – or to give away as a present.

My “Travelry” Series incorporates small, but nevertheless rewarding projects which are excellent to do while travelling; small enough to fit into any bag, impressive/fun enough to get fellow travellers talking and great items to wear – or to give away as a present!

The “Travelry” Ladder Stitch Socks have a textured rib structure which results in the comfortable fit of a ribbed sock combined with a more interesting appearance than plain ribbing. This easy stitch pattern is made entirely out of knit and purl stitches.

My “Travelry” Series incorporates small, but nevertheless rewarding projects which are excellent to do while travelling; small enough to fit into any bag, impressive/fun enough to get fellow travellers talking and great items to wear – or to give away as a present! Socks are ideal knitting projects when travelling, and you may already have trie...

My “Travelry” Series incorporates small, but nevertheless rewarding projects which are excellent to do while travelling; small enough to fit into any bag, impressive/fun enough to get fellow travellers talking and great items to wear – or to give away as a present!

“Travelry” Seersucker Socks: These socks have an intriguing two-level deep texture made entirely out of knit and purl stitches for an easy knit. The pattern came to me as I was trying out various combinations of knit and purl stitches.

These socks have a three-layer rib structure made entirely out of knit and purl stitches.

My “Travelry” Series incorporates small, but nevertheless rewarding projects which are excellent to do while travelling; small enough to ft into any bag, impressive/fun enough to get fellow travellers talking and great items to wear – or to give away as a present! Socks are ideal knitting projects when travelling, and you may already have tried...

This hat matches the Reversible Undulating Cable Scarf. It uses the same pattern and can be knitted in three colours or a single one. The instructions for the multi-coloured hat are to knit in the flat which is subsequently sewn together. If using only one colour, the hat can be knitted in the round seamlessly. This pattern includes both instru...

And now for something slightly less “girly”… This scarf to match the Undulating Cables Hat is made with a reversible cable pattern which I created recently. It gives a lovely deep texture and bold undulating ribs. Together with strong colours and Aran weight yarn this scarf does not just keep warm, but also make eyes turn. And as there is not r...

Wanton Vintage

This pattern is much more than just a scarf pattern; it is a Tutorial and Introduction to Brioche Knitting with a step-by-step guide

Have you ever tried textured colour work?

The York Makery was our lovely local craft and yarn shop. The challenge was this: Take one skein of Sirdar Sublime Isla and make an item from it. The lightness and fluidity of the yarn suggested this airy summer scarf to me – with a leaf motif.

“Zigzag Bunting Scarf: A quick, easy and unusual scarf which gives the appearance of interlocking bunting. Garter stitch makes this scarf reversible, elastic and very cuddly. This pattern only needs 100g of wool and is a perfect knitting project ‘on the go’ or whilst travelling.

Zigzag Hat: This is a hat matching the ZigZag Bunting Scarf. The design is based on garter stitch which, apart from making the garment elastic and reversible, highlights the constant change of direction of the knitting.