A. Karen Alfke
My aunt taught me to knit and design my own simple sweaters in the 1980s in Germany. Decades later, I realized that many American knitters didn’t knit this way - so my Unpatterns were born as a way to guide knitters through the basics of simple garment construction - with any yarn, knit at any gauge.
And while I love empowering people to design their own, I love to design myself! I’ve been fortunate to play with Tina at Blue Moon Fiber Arts for years - the Traveling Sweater is our most notorious collaboration. I was also a member of the design team at Churchmouse Yarns & Teas.
You’ll find me moderating my own Ravelry group, akabini & friends, as well as the color-crazed crew over at the Blue Moon Yarns that Rock group. Come join the fun! I’m always aiming to empower and amuse.
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Top Down Cardigan Vests
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Bottom-Up Set-In Sleeve Cardigan
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Socks from the Cuff Down
- Akabini Unpatterns
Beyond Toes: Knitting Adventures with Judy's Magic Cast-On
- FlatPack
- Beyond Toes: Knitting Adventures with Judy's Magic Cast-On
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Bottom Up Drop-Shoulder Cardigan
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Bottom Up Set-In Sleeve Pullover
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Bottom Up Drop-Shoulder Pullover
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Bottom-Up Cardigan Vest
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Bottom-Up Sleeveless Pullover
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Top Down Set-In Sleeve Cardigan
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Hats from the Top Down
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Hats from the Bottom Up
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Top-Down Set-In Sleeve Pullover
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Top Down Sleeveless Pullover
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Top Down Raglan Cardigan
- Akabini Unpatterns
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Socks from the Toe Up
- Akabini Unpatterns
2nd Nature Design
- Little Square Linen-Stitch Purse
- 2nd Nature Design
Akabini Unpatterns
- Unpattern Top Down Raglan Pullover
- Akabini Unpatterns
2nd Nature Design
- Felted Backpacks, Little & Bigger
- 2nd Nature Design
2nd Nature Design
- Luscious Lengthwise Linen Stitch Scarf
- 2nd Nature Design