Chiaki Hayashi

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Introducing the Dog Walker Hat, a fun design featuring playful dogs worked in stranded colorwork.
Knitting: Vest
This beautiful waffle stitch pattern is created with just a simple knit and purl combination.
Knitting: Vest
With the same fun dotted details as the “Dotted” vest, this “Dotted Plus” now comes with a bigger gauge and more relaxed fit.
Knitting: Cardigan
The unique marriage of a soft wool mohair and a fingering weight sock yarn make for a special piece.
Knitting: Pullover
Everyone needs that one perfect striped sweater!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was desined for the first “Bay Area Yarn Crawl”.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is written in Japanese. Please see ’Wavelets’ for English version.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Picture the moment of ocean waves reaching far into the shore and breaking out into smaller and smaller bubbles.
Knitting: Vest
A simple V-neck vest with a twist!
Knitting: Cardigan
The ‘Long & Flow Cardigan’ was created & designed for Japanese yarn company Saredo’s new yarn - ‘Watakami’.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Ruffles are incorporated into the shawl created by a series of wrap & turns.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
English version is here.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The perfect hat after hitting the ski slopes… or just around town as you dream about the mountains ⛷❄️
Crochet: Throw, Baby Blanket
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern was created to teach you how to design your own multi-colored Fair Isle Hat.
Knitting: Pullover
The second photo is ‘Fade version’. Please see more details here.
Knitting: Tee
Cute summer top with Butterflies ;)
Knitting: Pullover
’Please note that this pattern is written for DK yarn doubled through out.’
Knitting: Cardigan
’A Cardigan’ is as simple as that - an easy top-down cardigan with a bit of boxy, cropped length, and longer sleeves to make it oh-so versatile and wearable.
Knitting: Pullover
3 different sizes are made from 3 different gauges. Please choose the right yarn/gauge for your size. (Please note that the yarn choices given above are mainly for Size 1 or 2.)
Knitting: Hats - Other
I grew up wearing this shape of Ski Hat - they’re called ‘IKA BO’ (’squid hat’) in Japanese because of their shape :)
Knitting: Vest
This vest is designed for Knit House KAL!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Skinny stripes are worked with “Jogless stripe technique”.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I first knit this hat over 10 years ago with a fingerling weight yarn but felt it was a bit too much to repeat the same wave pattern with a thin yarn, so had never finished writing the pattern. I’m glad I was able to pick it up again! Knitting it with a sport weight was much faster, and it still shows the stranded work wonderfully. The version ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Beautiful self-striping yarn and slip stitch do the magic!
Knitting: Cardigan
Note: This pattern is only for the cardigan. The pattern for the matching tank top, “Season” can be purchased separately.
Knitting: Pullover
Reverse stockinette stitches are the main stitch on this top-down sweater. Because most of us prefer to work “knit” stitches rather than “purl” stitches, we knit this sweater inside-out in the round.
Crochet: Tote
You need to know only 3 crochet sts to make this adorable tote bag - chain stitch, single crochet and slip stitch.
Knitting: Cardigan
I named this cardigan “Sister” of Bravo.
Knitting: Pullover
Reverse stockinette stitches are the main stitch on this top-down sweater. Because most of us prefer to work “knit” stitches rather than “purl” stitches, we knit this sweater inside-out in the round.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Winter blues?
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Tiny winterberries are in the cables.
Knitting: Vest
Traditional cable patterns + modern shape = Guaranteed fun to knit and wear!!
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by Scandinavian vintage design. You find these simple and bold flower designs on kitchen items to fabric ….
Knitting: Throw, Baby Blanket
The waffle stitch, composed of just knit and purl stitches, creates simple and beautiful textures.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Where will you put this decorative Bobbles & Cable Pillow?
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Are you ready for summer?
Knitting: Pullover
Knit House Top-Down sweater is designed for Knit House KAL.
Knitting: Pullover
So comfortable to wear this waffle sweater! A sweatshirt feel but with a sleek and modern look.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is written for teaching a class of “Beginner Brioche in the round.”
Knitting: Pullover
A smiley sweater to bring a smile to your face :)
Knitting: Cardigan
This pattern is a new variation of the Knit House cardigan pattern
Knitting: Cardigan
Bravo!
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Great first Intarsia project.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Super comfy mitts are knitted with beautiful Star stitches.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Longer wrist, ribbing and cables throughout….these fingerless mitts are super comfy and warm. You also have a choice of short ribbing or long ribbing versions. The long ribbing version could be worn either hold down or up.
Knitting: Cardigan
Everybody needs a hand knitted cabled cardigan :)
Knitting: Cardigan
The cardigan is designed for 2020 Knit House KAL.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This modern leaf design washcloth is worked with traditional Mosaic technics.
Knitting: Throw
I designed this cable blanket to be “Modern” enough to go with an urban Tokyo’s apartment. The clean strong cables and contrasting borders successfully created the look.
Knitting: Tee
So many interesting details in this top!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This all-over honeycomb design adds a simple yet striking design element to a classic beanie shape.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Protia is one of my favorite flowers.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern comes with the instructions of two Versions (different gauges).
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The pattern includes both 1x1 ribbing and 2x2 ribbing instructions.
Knitting: Scarf
Keyhole scarf stays nicely around your neck and less bulky than a knitted cowl. Still keeps you warm and a great accessary piece to your simple sweater, coat etc..
Knitting: Decorative - Other
All trees are knitted in flat. (means, you don’t need to use DPNs :wink:
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is a versatile and modern pullover. Featuring deep ribbing on the hem and cuffs, your choice of a crew neck or turtleneck, and very easy to customize the total length of sweater and the split hem.
Knitting: Cowl
Very satisfying stranded Fair Isle work, using worsted weight yarn.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
Now you can enjoy knitted pumpkins every year from Halloween to Thanksgiving!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Super cozy ribbed socks.
Knitting: Tee
Simple style with subtle details makes this knitted top a very fun and wearable piece. Shibui “Vine” is an amazingly light weight yarn. Super comfortable to wear and you almost feel like you are wearing paper!! (Yes! actually this yarn is made of 41% paper :)
Knitting: Tee
Errata (pattern before March. 2022)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Diagonal design adds an interesting color blocked look and not so boring with all the stockinette stitches. I designed this shawl to be a very easy project. YO increasing method is so much easier than those M1 increases :)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I am not a shawl nor a lace person… but love SHELLS.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
One skein (100g) of chunky yarn makes these beautiful Cabled fingerless mitts.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Errata pattern before 1/5/2020
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat was inspired by the colors of Kelbourne woolens “Germantown”. Traditional colors with some old sweet memories. I designed and knitted a hat for my daughter when she was 3 years old… (20 years ago :)
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Slouchy or folded beanie, you can wear this hat both ways.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Squishy Brioche stitches are perfect for fingerless mittens!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is an updated and rewritten pattern from “Half Moon” which was designed for Be Sweet Bamboo yarn. The yarn is now discontinued :(
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Adorable ankle socks with rolled edge cuffs and practical ribbing support around the foot. Perfect fit with Clogs or wearing at home.
Knitting: Poncho
Poncho / Sweater / vest…. you can decide what to call it!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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Crochet: Containers
This simple crochet basket is designed for teaching a crochet class :) So the pattern is very clear and easy to follow.
Knitting: Tee
Oversized cropped summer top.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This Hat is a great first project for Brioche knitting.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Super quick with Malabrigo Rasta!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pattern is written for using Magic Loop method.
Knitting: Vest
Oversized sleeveless sweater, vest, tunic…. ?? Tatami is a very versatile piece to add to your wardrobe.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is a great first project for two color Brioche knitting.
Knitting: Cardigan
Easy top-down cardigan.
Knitting: Cardigan
Easy top-down cardigan.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
GLO Reflective Yarn
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Fun color block design with beautiful cables.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Fun to add the nature motif into your favorite hat.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless gloves are updated version of “Weekend Fingerless Gloves” published in 2011.
Knitting: Poncho
A very easy top-down cape with color block design.
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
This Market Bag is a super fun summer knitting project!
Knitting: Tee
Every year when spring comes, my eyes go to those fresh striped t-shirts.
Knitting: Cardigan, Pullover
This 2-way pullover has two different looks of front and back.
Knitting: Pullover
A simple, yet modern shaped v-neck pullover with drop shoulder, longer back and deep side-seam splits.
Knitting: Cowl
This contemporary neck cuff is a statement piece with a bold, geometric design, accented with GLO reflective yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
Easy top down open front cardigan.
Knitting: Mittens
I designed these mittens for my daughter who goes to school in Boston - moved from sunny California. She can text without taking off the warm mittens!
Knitting: Pullover
Easy top down sweater with Fairisle pattern knitted with super fun GLO Reflective Yarn. The Fairisle pattern knitted with GLO reflects with car light at night. The boys will love the shines!! and very visible at night , so adds great safety.
Knitting: Pet Clothing
Knitting: Cardigan
Attention!! This pattern works with different gauges with different sizes. The information above is for all the gauges and sizes.
Knitting: Pullover
Drop shoulder, longer back, side slits, and wide scoop neck create a flattering silhouette. Simple yet modern.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Fun stripes are knitted with left over color yarn + GLO reflective yarn.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The top picture is taken with camera flash, so those stripes knitted with GLOreflective yarn shine!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A little bit slouchy. GLO star on top!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Beautiful Fair Isle work with GLO reflective yarn.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Easy top down baby jacket with fun stripes.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
12/5/2014 - I have changed needle size for ribbing from US#10 to US#9. Some people had a hard time to knit tight with big yarn.
Knitting: Mittens
The photo from far left - Regular mitten, Thumb top, Fingerless mitten, Finger top, Combination of regular mitten and fingerless mitten.
Knitting: Cardigan
A very easy top-down, no seaming cardigan with waterfall front and fun color block.
Knitting: Cardigan
Drop shoulder, longer back and deep v-neck.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This Fair Isle Hat is a fun and modern nautical design!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This adorable baby hat is knitted with double pointed needles. So, I designed this hat with simple and easy to follow Fair Isle pattern. The shaping is also done with simple decreasing.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Retro and modern.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Baby hat instructions come with both “Knitted in flat” and “Knitted in the round”. So you will have a choice to knit with double pointed needles or seam after knitting in flat.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This Fair Isle hat has a modern geometrical look.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This very fun hat is knitted with one skein of “Magic Ball”(90-95yards) and 120 yards of any worsted weight yarn (gauge 20sts/4”).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is only available in Japanese. Please click
Knitting: Vest
A simple vest with lots of fun details.
Knitting: Scarf
Playful ruffles accent this long, striped, crescent shaped scarf. “BE SWEET, bamboo” yarn is super soft and drapes beautifully. The stripes are worked with two contrasting colored yarn carried from the edge.
Knitting: Cowl
Buttoned infinity scarf.
Knitting: Cowl
Long enough to wrap around your neck twice.
Knitting: Clutch
Linen stitch creates a beautiful woven textures.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
I wanted to design a slouchy hat I could wear. For me, those big slouchy hats are too heavy and too sloppy.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This beautiful diamond lace glove pattern is knitted flat with straight needles then seamed. (No need for the stress of yarn overs on DPN!!)
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern was made for a “First Sock Class”.
Knitting: Cardigan
A very easy top-down cardigan with waterfall front and fun bell sleeves.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Vest
This cozy winter vest is knitted with super bulky weight yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
One skein project!!
Knitting: Clutch
The soft pleats in the front adds an elegant shape into this vintage inspired clutch. Knitted with all in one-piece. Sew a favorite button to enhance your style. Just right size for your wallet, cellphone, lipstick etc…
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Everybody loves ruffles! These adorable fingerless gloves are a perfect holiday gift for teenagers to grandparents.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These Cabled Fingerless Gloves are knitted in flat, which means you can knit with straight needles. No DPN are needed!
Knitting: Vest
NAMI means wave in Japanese. The small ruffles add a fun touch like small waves on the beach.
Knitting: Vest
This vest is a very relaxed fit in the front. The length of the front may vary depending on your body type and the yarn you choose to knit with. In addition, the front will be approx 6”~7”longer than the back. For a closer fit, you can use a shawl pin to put the two front together.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
1/14/2019 - Changed to 3.5” ribbing from 3”. A bit more relaxed fit :)
Knitting: Beret, Tam
It is exciting and fun to see the beautiful pattern evolve after every round. The pattern includes both step-by-step instructions and a cable chart.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Self-striping yarn will do all the beautiful Fair Isle work.
Knitting: Scarf
Very easy 6 rows cable pattern. But it doesn’t look as simple as you knit.
Knitting: Scarf
Timeless traditional Aran design scarf.
Knitting: Scarf
Starting with Provisional Cast On. That will make identical ruffles on each sides. Many different types of sport weight yarn make beautiful scarves. 100% silk, Alpaca, mohair…….
Knitting: Clutch
This Felted Vintage Clutch has a very elegant shape.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Easy chunky cable hat. You need only one skein of 100g baby chunky alpaca yarn. All the decreasing sts for shaping are in the cables, so that creates very clean finish.