Oak Designs MI
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cowl
This is a pattern for a simple feather and fan stitch cowl. The sample is made with one skein of Noro Silk Garden (color 084 Otaru). I won’t deny that I am somewhat obsessed with the color palette of Noro yarns and the gradual color changes, but this cowl would look great in a solid color too! The pattern includes specific instructions for left...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Swing is a soft, warm, and easy to knit boomerang shawl. The sample is knit up in soft natural alpaca with eyelet rows in a contrasting color. Tassels are optional but give the shawl a nice drape.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a pattern for a harvest themed cowl using fall colors, just in time for the cooler weather. The cowl features a center of two-color honeycomb brioche bordered by a fair isle pattern on each side. The cowl widens slightly at the bottom, allowing for a more natural fit. Finished dimensions are 13.5” (height) and 22”-27” (circumference).
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for a colorful two-color brioche hat available in sizes baby (16”) through large adult (24”), either in beanie style or with a slight slouch. The pattern is aptly named Canvas, because the possible color combinations are endless. The samples are knitted in banded colors but you could also make a basic two-color version. Since ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for an adult sized hat with a two-color linen stitch brim and Andean-inspired motifs. The motifs are derived from Peruvian and Andean knitting, specifically as seen in Chullo hats. The hat is knit up in sport weight yarn and you will be carrying no more than two colors per row.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a pattern for a 2x2 ribbed cowl with color accents. Use any color combination to make a unique version of the cowl. Knit up in worsted weight yarn, this is a quick knit and the finished product goes with almost any outfit.
Crochet: Cowl
This is a pattern for a striped Tunisian crochet infinity scarf with three contrasting colors. The scarf is worked flat in Tunisian simple stitch and seamed to form a loop afterwards. The finished size is 47” around and 8” wide. It can be worn as a single loop or wrapped around twice. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn and a size I Tunisian c...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a simple pattern for a colorful sport weight hat, knitted up in stockinette stitch with 2x2 ribbed band. The hat is slightly loose-fitting with a bit of slouch and is available in three sizes: small (20”), medium (22”), and Large (24”). The sample is made in Stonehedge Fiber Mill’s Crazy yarn, a colorful sport weight yarn made of 100% m...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is for a light, airy, asymmetrical summer shawl. Knit up in KnitPicks CotLin DK weight in three contrasting colors, it is the perfect lightweight summer accessory. Take it with you for those cool summer evenings on the lake or around the campfire.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for a slightly slouchy adult sized hat with a rolled brim and a simple fair isle motif along the bottom of the hat. The motif matches Colleen Powley’s “Sporty Mitts”, which she designed for Blue Sky Fibers. The pattern for these mitts is also available on Ravelry as a free download. Make both to have a matching set!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for an adult sized hat with modern fair isle motifs of pine trees and abstract snowflakes. It is inspired by the colors and shapes of “up north” Michigan. The design has no more than two colors per row and uses worsted weight yarn, making it a quick knit. Yet it still holds interest due to the fair isle designs. The unique cro...
Knitting: Boot Cuffs / Toppers
This is an easy pattern for completely reversible two-color brioche boot cuffs. The sample was made with a little under one ball each of Noro Silk Garden Solo, colors oak brown (5) and olive (4), but any worsted weigh yarn in two contrasting colors can be used. The pattern contains instructions for sizes small, medium, and large.
Knitting: Cowl
Stay warm this winter with this beautiful two-color brioche cowl! Make one in earth tones for a classic look, or use bright colors for a bold statement piece. Finished dimensions when laid flat are 13” by 10” tall.
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for an oversized scarf in fall colors knit and crocheted using worsted weight yarn. Use the same yarns and colorways to create the scarf as pictured, or choose your own palette. The scarf is constructed by knitting each individual square with leaf motif separately. The squares are then crocheted together to assemble the final ...