Carole Schumann
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This timeless wrap will certainly become a family heirloom! We have been told by numerous knitters that they cannot bear to put their wrap away when not being worn, so they use it as a sofa throw!
Knitting: Cowl
Our first pattern release of 2022 is our Breeze Block Cowl! We release patterns individually after one year of being available only as part of our knitting kit. This enables knitters to enjoy making and wearing our designs while being able to use some of their stash yarn (and who doesn’t have stash yarn!). This intermediate level pattern is one...
Knitting: Placemat
Flowers bring me great joy and bring so much beauty to the world. I created these four placemats using the same Yarrow background color with a giant flower motif, each in a different bright color, Peony, Aqua, Iris and Weathered Green. These placemats are the perfect way to brighten your table, and your day!
Knitting: Cowl
The knit version pattern of our very popular Zinnia Crochet Cowl. Experience Level: Intermediate.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I designed my beautiful large Saratoga Shawl as an asymmetric shape that is worked in garter stitch starting on one end in the lighter solid color, followed by a slip stitch pattern, followed by stranded colorwork, and ending with a slip stitch pattern.
Knitting: Pullover
Oversized pullover, inspired by a Vera Neumann mid-century modern scarf graphic. Meant to be worn with up to 10” positive ease.
Crochet: Cowl
This design makes an incredibly thick and luxurious cowl. Use a high-quality yarn and this cowl will be amazingly warm!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Our Stella Shawl makes a fashion statement. Knit with eyelets to accept either bump or super bulky accent yarn, this project really stands out from the crowd!
Knitting: Pet Clothing
Keep your pup warm and comfortable this winter in our Man’s Best Friend coat. Our pattern includes sizes from XS to XL (based on chest measurement) with an easily adjustable length. With leg holes instead of a strap, our coat fits your dog like a sweater and stays in place.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
You decide the look of our Alternate Endings capelet. Mock Turtleneck or Split Collar, fringe or no fringe, picots or no picots…you decide. Instructions for all are included in this pattern.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Named after the wonderful little town of Talkeetna Alaska, our Talkeetna Hat will keep you warm on even the coldest days.
Knitting: Cowl
Our top selling pattern at this year’s New York Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck NY, Making Waves will surround you in fashionable waves of color.
Knitting: Feet / Legs - Other
Our Spiral Rib Boot Warmers dress up any pair of boots. They are 8 inches tall to allow for 4 inches to hang over the top of your boot. There is a different design on each side so these can be worn two ways! Happy Knitting!
Knitting: Hats - Other
Our Vermont Slouch Hat certainly keeps you warm while being stylish at the same time. This hat makes a great gift.
Knitting: Cowl
A quick and easy knitting project. This is a very popular pattern for those who are just starting to learn to knit or who need to make quick and easy gifts.
Knitting: Cowl
Carole worked a long time on developing this design. This unique cowl will certainly have your friends asking “Where did you get it?”. Tell them you made it yourself using a pattern from Berry Meadow Farm!
Knitting: Scarf
The Water’s Edge Scarf. Picture waves gently brushing against the shoreline. Now look at this scarf. See it? Carole’s new intermediate skill level pattern is sure to become your latest favorite project. The Water’s Edge scarf is approximately 68 inches long after blocking. Our own Berry Meadow fingering weight yarn will make your project extra ...
Knitting: Scarf
Our Architect Scarf will have your friends thinking you are the worlds greatest knitter! Just don’t tell them this is an easy to knit pattern! A men’s favorite pattern!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Grace Shawlette, a new pattern by Carole Schumann, is perfect for a night out on the town. This shawlette can be worn frontwards or backwards for a completely different look. This intermediate level pattern uses approximately 500 yards of worsted weight yarn. Two changeable fashion buttons complete the versatility of this garment. Knit one ...
Knitting: Hats - Other
Our Highlander Hat, classic & warm. Make it with or without the Curly Q top. Pattern includes instructions for two sizes - small/medium and large. 300 yards of sport weight yarn can also be used instead of worsted if held double throughout. Happy Knitting!
Knitting: Hats - Other
One of our customers said that putting your hands into Carole’s thrummed mittens is like putting your hands in a cloud. That got us thinking…why not put your head in a cloud also? Carole’s thrummed hat allows you to do just that. This pattern includes instructions for how to make thrums.
Knitting: Scarf
Have a few balls of worsted weight yarn around the house? Well…choose three colors that complement each other, make sure there is 100 yards left on each ball, and make our beautiful Berry Meadow Scarf. This pattern has been very popular at many of our events. Happy Knitting!
Crochet: Cowl
Finally, a crochet pattern for a beautiful cowl. At our Alpaca Holiday Boutiques this past holiday season, many teens asked their mom’s to make this for them. I guess my dear wife designed another winner with this pattern!
Knitting: Mittens
Carole’s Cozy Mittens are…welll…cozy. Especially when made with our own Berry Meadow Alpaca yarn! People will think you are an expert knitter whem you make these mittens but the pattern is actually for advanced beginners. Happy knitting!
Knitting: Scarf
I designed this Seafarer Scarf for my husband. He did not like the bulky feel of a scarf around the back of his neck, especially while driving. This scarf tapers down in the middle and was the perfect solution. Please see photos for more details.
Knitting: Scarf
Everyone loves our finished model of this pattern. Many of our non-knitting customers have actually wanted to buy it off of our display! We told them that this is an easy pattern that only looks difficult and of course they really should learn how to knit. This scarf can also be made with 660 yards of DK weight yarn held double throughout. Happ...
Knitting: Cowl
The latest design from Carole Schumann of Berry Meadow Farm. We unvailed this pattern at the New Jersey Sheep & Fiber Festival on Sep 10th & 11th. We sold out of the pattern on Saturday and had to print more for Sunday! This design caught everyone’s eye. This is certainly a unique mobius design. Instructions with photos are included for...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Everyone loves these handwarmers! At our Holiday Events, customers who do not knit are constantly asking to purchase our pattern sample. Make a pair for yourself or to give as a gift. PS. These handwarmers are great to wear while typing at your computer!
Crochet: Poncho
This beautiful crochet poncho is perfect for that night out on the town. Our sample poncho always receives a lot of compliments from other fiber artist at our various fiber events. Make one for yourself or as a very special gift!
Knitting: Cowl
A beautiful chunky cowl for both fashion and warmth! Knit this cowl with either Worsted (300 yards) or DK (400 yards) weight yarn. It’s your choice as instructions are included for both weights! This is a quick and easy project that is excellent as a gift. Someone will think you spent much more time then you actually did!
Knitting: Hats - Other
We displayed a finished Stocking Cap or Slouchy Hat as some people called it, at the 2010 New Jersey Fiber Festival and it was a big hit! Now you can make one for yourself!
Knitting: Cowl
Is it a neck gaiter? No, it’s a cowl! Well it really is both! Carole’s latest design is perfect for both cold days as a gaiter and extremely cold days (especially when knit with alpaca yarn) as a cowl. This cowl will make a great gift for someone special!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Do real men wear knit handwarmers? Sure they do. I designed this pattern for my husband. He wears his handwarmers while working at the computer. Many of the gals in my Monday night knitting group have also made them for their husbands. Make a pair for your significant other today!
Knitting: Scarf
Everyone loves this scarf! This pattern is easy to make with a pattern stitch of only one row to remember. The pattern also includes the number of sts to cast on if you’d like to make it as a shawl.
Knitting: Mittens
Berry Meadow Thrummed Mittens Knitting Pattern by Carole Schumann. These fun and functional Thrummed Mittens give a whole new meaning to the phrase “soft & warm”! This was our most popular pattern in 2009 to knit for gift giving.
Crochet: Scarf
Use your stash yarns. Requires only 40 yards DK weight for each stripe! I developed this pattern to use up some of my alpaca stash. Any DK yarn will work for this. Part of the fun is coming up with cool color combinations from your stash or when selecting new yarn. Also, based on colorway chosen, this is a unisex pattern. Hope you have fun maki...
Knitting: Cardigan
The Emily Sweater by Carole Schumann of Berry Meadow Farm. This is sure to become a family heirloom. Makes a great baby shower gift.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Elegant yet easy to knit. This luxury shawl is perfect for that special occasion.
Knitting: Cardigan
I designed this sweater for a niece and have since made numerous others for other new nieces and friends with a new addition to their family. Sweater shown in photo is commercially produced alpaca yarn, but I have since been making them out of my own Berry Meadow Farm yarn in natural alpaca colors. Pattern includes instructions for size 6-12 mo...
Knitting: Bonnet
Our interpretation of the classic baby bonnet that never goes out of style. These make incredibly thoughtful gifts! This pattern includes instructions for both sizes and also for the optional ruffle (shown on the pink bonnet in photo).
Knitting: Scarf
Let your favorite student or alumni proudly display their school colors with our Berry Meadow Farm School Spirit Scarf. Choose your school colors, add the classic bands of white and black (or other colors of your choice) and there will be no doubt as to which team they are rooting for!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Knit what is sure to become a family heirloom with our Berry Meadow Farm Luxury Baby Blanket pattern by Carole Schumann. This blanket is made from ultra soft baby alpaca and can be used as a lap throw for that special someone and is sure to be handed down from generation to generation. The finished blanket makes a truly special baby gift that w...
Knitting: Scarf
I created this Reversible Cable Scarf pattern to include instructions for both a 5” wide by 58” long scarf (as shown in white in photo) and a 6 1/2” wide by 48” long scarf (as shown in gray in photo). Numerous fans of my Berry Meadow Farm yarn have made this scarf out of alpaca in each size and it is a toss-up as to which size knitters like bet...
Knitting: Cowl
A quick and fun neck gaiter using only 82 yards of bulky yarn. At our Berry Meadow Farm alpaca holiday boutiques many of our non-knitting customers ask to purchase the finished sample of this pattern. This gaiter also makes a great gift! This pattern includes directions for both child and adult sizes.