Courtney Spainhower
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7 patterns
This little collection celebrates lines and mirror images; some subtle and some more pronounced. I love working with texture, and focusing specifically on line is a concept I’ve been fiddling with for nearly a year. Each piece uses line to create visual interest that pulses and flows.
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Pullover
Stagione is all about the details. Gorgeous lace and twisted stitches are paired with thoughtful shaping to make the shoulders the star of the show. Visible seams, an interesting construction, and dolman sleeves will make you savor every stitch. Knit in Wool Pop, this gorgeous design is soft and wearable with a slight sheen. It’s sure to be an ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This casual cardigan has ample ease, features simple bias front pieces, and is accented with bands of texture for visual interest. This is a great piece for learning a few new techniques with the promise of a finished garment that you’ll want to cozy up in!
Knitting: Cardigan
Assana was the #realtimesweaterproject sweater! The knitting of my sample was documented from cast on to bind off – and even showed the quick wash and block. The videos captured a whopping 46 hours and 39 minutes of work. Granted, I wasn’t knitting every moment the camera was rolling, but I’d say that’s a pretty accurate account of sweater knit...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
Part scarf, part shawlette, Ritika is light as air, warm, and the unique shape makes it fun to wear. Worked in one piece from end to end, featuring simple increases and decreases, this is a soothing knit suitable for many skill levels.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket, Cardigan
ERRATA: Stitch count for front mosaic bands doesn’t include 2 edge stitches. Increase number picked up and knit by 2 on each side.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The arrival of spring is marked with thick, green grass freckled with dandelions and wild violets. It carries warm wet air that is too cool for bare arms and too humid for sweaters - officially making it light shawl weather. The Wild Violets Shawl is shown in a deep green and soft violet echoing that first fresh growth. This giant shawl is wor...
Knitting: Pullover
This pullover is designed with ample ease for layering and comfortable daily wear. It is worked seamlessly from the bottom up featuring simple, textured stitches, seamless set-in sleeves, and unusual yoke shaping. All of your synapses will be firing as you close in to the finish!
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is resurrected from the original Honeycomb Cowl pattern I released in 2010. I’ve updated the sizes and stitches used. The cowl is equally beautiful worn with Right or Wrong side facing and is suitable for knitters of any skill level!
Knitting: Pullover
Introduction: This circular yoke pullover is designed to have a relaxed, roomy fit. The sleeves and body are knit simply with very little shaping before joining for the yoke. The star of this sweater is the textured lace and instructions are provided both written and charted. The lace creates a wavy edge before decreasing for the neckline and t...
Knitting: Pullover
This pullover is the product of great timing and great people; designed for my trunk show at Gather Downtown LA. I was immediately inspired by the Republic of Wool colorway Smith & Wesson making it an obvious choice for the surprising openwork back.
Knitting: Pullover
Introduction: This short-sleeved pullover is a great little piece for spring. The construction is simple but unusual as it’s worked flat from the top-down with simple shaping and joined during cast-off. The cables are easy to memorize and simple to execute making this a great piece for an advanced beginner looking to expand on their skills.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This unique pattern will provide you with endless options for completing this simple and stylish toque using any weight yarn you have on hand and in any size you can think of. Use the charts to select yarn weight, needles, and finished hat size and simply fill in the blanks in the pattern as written. There are instructions for working folded or...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Cowl
Winter weather is a knitter’s dream. Thick, wooly hats and cowls dominate my wardrobe during the bitter cold months. This set is worked up quickly for gifts and though the cables may appear complex, they’re deceptively simple and easy to memorize. For the hat, the cables flow upward toward the crown and for the cowl, downward toward the hem; pa...
Knitting: Cowl
This warm, thick cowl incorporates no-wrap short rows to shift a simple stranded band on its axis. The heavy yarn makes this a quick knit; completed easily in a weekend and is a great introduction piece to color work. This is the perfect fall accessory – and a balanced marriage of classic and modern styles.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
When I set out to design this piece, the only clear vision I had was a feather stitch that would grow into a shawl – one way or another. My original concept of a simple triangle with lace and texture transformed into a completely new shawl shape that is extremely versatile and wearable.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Bare Bones is a simple little hat worked primarily in garter with a four corner decrease at the crown. This is the perfect last minute gift, knitting up quickly in heavy yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This sweet shawlette is inspired by the hundreds of moths fluttering at dusk on my father’s ranch in Colorado. The shawlette is worked primarily in stockinette relying on increases and decreases to subtly shape the traditional triangle shawl into swooping wings. The Silky Merino DK in Bosques is showcased beautifully. The shaping highlights the...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These gloves knit up quickly despite the small gauge for a last minute gift – or, if you’re like me, a weekend project for the onset of fall to bring in the season with some warmth. Men’s size available, too! – make these for a fella by selecting a more rustic yarn. Knit Picks recently released a sock weight tweed that would be just the ticket...
Knitting: Poncho
with fall around the corner the cool air will be nipping at our shoulders. this sweet caplet employs stunning stitches for modern texture - and simple arrow color work. the yarn is squishy, soft, light, and surprisingly warm. i can’t wait to wear mine on cool autumn nights around the fire!
Knitting: Headband
With almost no shaping, this seed stitch ear warmer is the perfect weekend project for a beginning knitter. An excellent gift (or gift for you) Mix it up if you have pixie short hair or if you often wear your hair up by wearing the bow in the back!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
i tend to zip through the pattern writing process, so PLEASE let me know if you find any errors. i will happily make any changes needed so that knitting these will be as pleasant an experience for you as it was for me.
Knitting: Legwarmers
With no shaping or decreasing, these textured leggings are the perfect weekend project for a beginning knitter. The stitch creates a stretchy, squishy fabric that can be worn with either side facing.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Farmhouse Baby Hat is the perfect accessory to the Farmhouse Baby Blanket. Knit quickly with only 1 hank of yarn, it’s the perfect last minute gift.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Cutting Teeth may sound painful, but this hat is a pleasure! The marriage of different weight yarn and simple “color work” if you can call it that, creates a sensationally textured weekend knit. Please read the section about blocking and shaping hats – the way this hat is worked, it really needs to relax and fall into shape. I absolutely love t...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Evangeline uses only one hank of worsted yarn and can easily be worked up on a weekend. The stitches are deceptively simple and easy to memorize as you work your way around. I’ve included notes on adding a tassel if you’d prefer it over the pom pom, but it’s lovely on its own without added frills. Please read the section about blocking and shap...
Knitting: Poncho
This simply designed poncho features a draped cowl neck, simple shaping, and contrasting yarn weights that create a beautiful rippled fabric. I drape my girls in these ponchos on chilly fall days when the crisp air bites at their shoulders. This is a wonderful project for a beginning knitter and a quick one to whip up for someone more experienc...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Perfect for play time or sleep time, this soft mountain pillow will delight and entertain. Mountain Peak can be knit quickly and easily because of its simple shaping and color work. This would be a great project for a newbie knitter who wants to get into color but keep their head above water.
Knitting: Doll Clothes - Other, Doll
Sweet, shy, willowy Birch is an artistic soul who prefers sitting quietly with his thoughts under blue skies. This doll is an all-time favorite with the little ones in my life. His bending arms and legs can be expressive even with his face covered by his sweater
Knitting: Rug
This mat knits up in only 28 rows! The thick wool creates a soft, durable place for baby to play and as the child gets a bit older, the mat makes a beautiful rug for their bedroom floor. Thistle is a show-stopping shower gift and will certainly be cherished for years to come.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is all about late spring and early summer. The yarn selected incorporates the rich greens of the first long grass of the year with the bright green of young sprouts. Texture reins near the shoulders, and then gently submits to flowing lace – all inspired by the seeds and sprouts that bring us so much joy and anticipation this time of...
Knitting: Necktie
I’m excited to share my favorite accessories with you in this pattern. These basic bows may lean towards the masculine or the feminine, for the young or the old, because yarn is king and your choice will make the difference. The basic bow tie has been my best seller at local shops and craft shows and it’s time for me to share the recipe. I hop...
Knitting: Pullover
This is DELLIE. I loved writing this pattern. My little one is a stickler for comfort so giving it to her is my top priority. This little pullover is roomy and stylish. I hope you and your little ones love it as much as we do. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to drop me a message. HAPPY KNITTING!
Knitting: Slippers
These dancer-style slippers are my answer to the lovely ballet flats that slip off at the heel. They are worked toe-up with simple no-wrap short row heel shaping and feature attached leg warmers knitted in an easy-to-follow lace pattern. These are stylish enough for anyone, but especially practical for those of us chasing little ones around.