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eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 4 patterns

Chutes bundle are now available. It consists of 3 patterns covering 4 accessory designs based on the same stitch pattern. It is a good idea to buy this bundle if you are going to knit sets.

eBook : 3 patterns

This ebook consists of 4 knitted cap designs. Please see their individual pattern pages for more information.

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Chaucer features two versions of this hat - colour-work and single colour with options that result in three different styles:
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
INTRODUCTION FROM KNITTY
Crochet: Earflap Hat
Intro from the pattern
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
“Seedhi Saadi” is hindi for “Simple”. This is the easiest hat you can make and does not require a whole lot of skills. If you know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl, you can make this super simple hat. There is a bind-off (cast-off) technique use to mimic the CO edge so that the edge all around the hat looks the same, for which I have prov...
Knitting: Cowl
This is the bulky version of my Chutes Cowl released last year in worsted weight yarn.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Pattern is available at 20% discount at checkout till 15th September, 2014.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Intro from pattern:
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Excerpt from Pattern
Knitting: Cowl
You can get this pattern for free
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This is the crocheted version of my design Chevy Head Hat. This is a very stylish hat that uses the every popular chevron pattern for the body. The hat is worked from the top of the crown to the brim. Increases are worked within the chevron pattern, which begins right at the top. Towards the end, a few stitches are decreased to give the hat a p...
Knitting: Pullover
‘Dhari’ is Hindi for ‘Stripe’ and is named after my orignal idea for this
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A simple hat pattern covering all sizes, and features the ever popular chevron pattern for the body. It is knit from the bottom-up and can easily be customized to fit appropriately on the recipient’s head. Using various yarns from your stash will make it even more fun and interesting to knit. Everyone in the family can have the same hat and yet...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This is an extension of my freely available Crocheted Beanie pattern for adults - Perfect Crocheted Beanie. With such a simple and quick project, don’t stop at making just one. Go ahead an make one for everyone in the family! The blank canvas of this beanie will provide possibilities for a number of variations, with a perfect fit each time.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
This pattern is a result of learning how to knit the moccasin toe and Cat Bordhi’s sweet tomato heel. Wanted to share the love.
Knitting: Slippers
This design is for the easiest garter stitch booties ever. The booties are knit flat and then sewn to fit the recipient. Make one for everyone in the family. Choose yarn appropriate to weather and flooring of your house.
Knitting: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
This is my first sized mittens pattern and is very dear to me since this is also my first time designing a whole set of accessories. Headband & Cowl and Hat pattern using same stitch pattern are also available. You have the option to buy any of these individually or as a set. The idea for these came about when I fell in love with this chevr...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This beanie can be knit from the top-down or bottom-up using DPNs and/or circular needles. The body of the beanie features a reversible knit and purl pattern.
Knitting: Cardigan
’Khel’ is hindi for ‘Play’ as in Kids love to play. This design is a result of my playing with this new technique for knitting set-in sleeves.
Knitting: Cardigan
I have probably tried all the different approaches to knitting a sweater seamlessly. So naturally when I came across the contiguous sleeve method developed by Susie Meyers I had to try it. This method allows you to knit a sleeve seamlessly together with the body and is very close to set in sleeve shaping. This is my first published attempt at e...
Knitting: Headband
Three patterns in one, using the same stitch. You can choose to make either a headband, a fitted cowl, or a longer cowl. All instructions are in the pattern.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Make this hat for that special someone in your life or for everyone you heart, but first make one for yourself. Celebrating the spirit of love, this hat features heart shaped cables set-in between all over ribbed body. This hat is a must have for everyone.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
As a kid I am sure lots of us have played with paperdolls. This hat is an attempt to bring that fun pattern into knitting through seamless colorwork technique. The hat is knit using worsted weight yarn and is sized from small to large adult.
Knitting: Pullover
Pattern Updated to the new template Dec 2020
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
‘Ananas’ is Hindi for ‘Pineapple’. This is my take on a shallow shawlette made by short row shaping. The sample is made all in one-piece from the starting with the body and then edging. At first glance you wouldn’t notice that this gorgeous lace is made up of some pretty basic stitches. This will be another one of those go to pieces when headin...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Intro from pattern pdf:
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Swoop is one of those designs that kept playing in my head and I just had to realize it. My first try at the idea was with different stitches but it did not work out as intended. I did like the body pattern but the border did not work. This version is my second try and it seems perfect. The body is made lengthwise and later a border is added in...
Knitting: Pullover
‘Gol’ is hindi for ‘Round’. The T-shirt is constructed from the top-down in one piece and has a round yoke buttoned in front. Wee Gol Tee is designed for kids newborn to 16 yrs old. It is designed to have approx. 4” ease around chest and 2” ease around arms. A separate adult version of this tee is coming soon.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Well I am no expert in colorwork but I did want to take a stab at it and I think I did well. So can you… just pick up your needles & favorite yarns and start knitting. Of course a cap would be an ideally sized project to begin the experiments. The following pattern is my second fairisle cap prototype and I am quite pleased with it. The body...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
If colorwork seems daunting, do not fear, for I am here… ahem! Well I am no expert in colorwork but I did want to take a stab at it and I think I did well. So can you… just pick up your needles & favorite yarns and start knitting. Of course a cap would be an ideally sized project to begin the experiments. ‘Color Me More’ gives two options, ...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
‘Jaali’ is Hindi for ‘Mesh’. The word has various applications including architecture, textiles, utensils etc. I designed the knitted version of this shawl as a gift for my boss’ wedding. She is a very important person in my life and I wanted to make something truly special for her. I decided to take the plunge and design my first shawl. Once I...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Intwined is a product of my research on various cap constructions, spiced up with cables intwined within each other. Worked from the top down to ensure great fit, the hat gives an impression of cables exploding from the centre out on to the body of the beret. A tightly spun wool blend yarn is recommended to make the cables pop from the reverse ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Intwined is a product of my research on various cap constructions, spiced up with cables intwined within each other. Worked from the top down to ensure great fit, the hat gives an impression of cables exploding from the centre out on to the body of the cap. A tightly spun wool blend yarn is recommended to make the cables pop from the reverse st...
Crochet: Cowl
A spicy gorgeous cowl that is just right for those breezy times when you do not want something very warm but at the same time want to feel comfortably cozy. It is crocheted in the round with solid and lacy sections to give you just the right warmth. Work the same chart in varying yarn weights to get different looks and sizes.
Crochet: Electronics Cozy
Introduction from the PDF
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I designed this shawl for my boss’ wedding. She is a very important person in my life and I wanted to make something truly special for her. I decided to take the plunge and design my first shawl. The full square version is designed in top down raglan style using DK weight yarn and larger needles, which provides drape to the mesh body. The lace ...
Crochet: Beret, Tam
Off late, I have been researching beret construction and proportions, to get that perfect fit and shape that I love about berets. Just getting started here!
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Dark Seed is a basic slouchy pattern for everyday wear.
Crochet: Cowl
I have been designing crochet and knitting patterns for quite some time. To me, Tunisian crochet is the best of both worlds. This design fulfills my need to make a quick cowl for the winters, which uses some interesting techniques while being super fashionable and totally wearable. The sample shows the version with full edging/ female version. ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
I created these on my way back from the Pittsburg Knit and Crochet Festival. I have never designed or even thought about the construction of fingerless gloves… but this just happened to me… Garnet is my little miracle !
Knitting: Throw
This pattern uses Knitting mainly with a Crocheted edging.