Eileen Vito
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Bright shamrocks dance, forming a beautiful all-over design for a stranded colorwork hat. Two contrasting fingering or sport weight yarns are used to complete the overall pattern, along with a third to work the lining of the brim. A double layer brim provides extra warmth & a good fit.
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Knitting: Cowl
Bright shamrocks dance, forming a beautiful all-over design for charming cowl. Two contrasting fingering or sport weight yarns are used to complete this pattern, or you may wish to change shades to suit your vision.
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is the result of a collaboration through Lift Bridge Yarns in Fairport, NY to celebrate the coming of the total solar eclipse in April, 2024. Our city, Rochester, NY lies in the path of totality for this incredible event.
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Knitting: Mittens
Who needs the absolute coziest mitten that can hold up to outdoor play, shoveling sidewalks & driveways? This mitten incorporates a soft inner liner & cuff with a sturdy felted exterior mitt to keep your hands dry & warm through all your wintery outdoor activities. With sizing from kiddos through adults, keep all your loves warm &am...
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Knitting: Vest
This lovely little vest is loaded with style, incorporating a variety of cable motifs & a unique back-button closure, sure to make a statement as part of any outfit. Constructed from the bottom up, it is worked flat in one piece to the armholes, then front & backs are worked separately to shape armholes & neck. The back band & b...
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Knitting: Cowl
-worked in 2 main colors, with a pop of a third, this bandana-styled cowl begins its journey as an asymmetrical triangle. Bands of texture & color coordinate with strategic increases & decreases to form the straight edges at each end of the piece. These 2 edges are seamed with a mattress stitch to close the back of the cowl. – and voilà...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Here is a simple hat for the little loves in your life, or for the little loves who battle for life, born into this world with hearts that just don’t function normally. 60 to 110 or so yards of dk/ light worsted weight yarn, & a couple of afternoons will result in a lovely topper for some little head.
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Knitting: Poncho
Lulu, Rosemary & Shelly is a lightweight poncho, constructed with minimal seaming & shaping. Details include contrast hem & collar facings, integrated I-cord edge, & a geometric design featuring mini cables & lace. Front & back are worked separately, then joined at the shoulders with a 3-needle bind off. Stitches are pic...
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Knitting: Pullover, Cardigan
A lovely textured yoke, coupled with a unique neckline are the elements that define the fit & drape of this top-down sweater. The construction is modular, picking up stitches from the back yoke to work the front, and picking up stitches from the drop shoulder to work the sleeves. The textured stitchery at the yoke is repeated along the sid...
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Knitting: Poncho
An easy, lightweight layer that’s satisfyingly soft & warm. From the cowl neckline to the garter hem, Highland Traveler is an asymmetrical poncho with interesting styling details. It features reversible cables that travel along the increase lines, outlining panels of stockinette & garter stitch. This piece is worked in the round from th...
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Knitting: Throw
A generously-sized bulky-knit throw blanket for curling up on cool evenings, this throw works up quickly with 2 strands of worsted-weight yarn held together. The contrast color stripes are achieved with a simple slip-stitch pattern, working only 1 color at a time.
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Knitting: Pullover
The cool days of fall always have me digging through my wardrobe to find my stranded yoke sweaters. I love making them & wearing them!
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Knitting: Pullover
Beauty and comfort – two words I always associate with knitting. Pulling out a favorite yarn in a great color, adding in just a bit of detail to make a unique statement, satisfies those requirements. This pullover is knit in the round, seamlessly, and features slip-stitch details, creating faux seam lines. Pick your favorite worsted weight yar...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Owls are everywhere! This little hat, designed for babies to toddlers, features a rolled brim, a purl ridge “branch” and a chubby owl cable on a background of stockinette.
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Knitting: Pullover
…simple & straightforward, Vanilla Swirl is a comfy, classic pullover constructed from the top-down, with subtle shaping, swirled cuffs & a snuggly swirled cowl neckline.
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Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
Here is a sweet little addition to your repertoire of knitting embellishments. These little daisies knit up in a flash, & use just a small amount of yarn. This pattern works best in yarns from fingering through aran weight
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Knitting: Cardigan
I wanted to design a hooded baby sweater that would be gender neutral and fun to knit. This little cardigan flows, incorporating interesting detail with a polished finished look. The sweater is knit from the bottom up in one piece; pockets are created along with the body as you go. Contrast color facings can be subtle, or provide a pop of color...
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Knitting: Cardigan
I am also posting expanded charts for the working of the yokes in all sizes to clarify how to maintain the pattern while working the raglan decreases.
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Knitting: Cardigan
Copperline, at first glance, is a classic cabled yoke cardigan, worked from the top down with gradually increasing cables.
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Mittens
Warm, lofty Eco Wool combined with complementary cables yield a cozy mitten that hugs the hand. The cable patterns mirror each other on the pair, for an interesting effect and a fun knit. The matching hat repeats the same motifs. One skein of Ecological wool will be enough for both the mittens & the hat – and probably enough for a second pa...
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Knitting: Applique / Embellishment
I’ve been on a knitting quest to create a rosette that is fairly simple to make, worked in one piece, but which still has the appearance of having distinct petals. Here is my version, which can be worked in a variety of yarn weights. The flower is worked as a sequence of short rows; however, there is no wrapping of stitches involved. These dire...
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Knitting: Baby Blanket, Throw, Pillow / Cushion
Tattersall is a cloth design that has long been one of the most popular patterns used in men’s shirts.
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Knitting: Electronics Cozy
Paddy’s Shamrocks is a fun colorwork case for your tablet that works up quickly in worsted weight yarns. You need just 120-130 yds in your main color, & 80 - 90 yds, in contrast color to complete this project. A fun way to protect & accessorize your tablet!
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Knitting: Cowl, Vest, Pullover
A seamless, tunic-style pullover that features an interesting allover pattern with a bold “chain link” cable. The bold color, short sleeves & optional cowl make this a great piece for layering.
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Knitting: Neck / Torso - Other, Cowl
150 yards of super bulky yarn & a few hours of knitting will yield a beautiful accessory to combat winter’s worst.
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Knitting: Cardigan
Avanti is a seamless, swingy cardigan that is comfortable to wear, while incorporating feminine detailing. The pattern is worked from the bottom up, & starts with a unique double rolled hem, which can be worked with a contrast yarn, if desired. Lattice panels are worked along the front edges, and are also featured in the circular yoke. Cont...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
“Drifted Hat” is the companion piece to Drifted Mittens The drifting rib pattern is used to add an element of interest to your basic beanie. The appliqued snowman is worked at a slightly smaller gauge to balance the design. The combination of Mal Chunky & soft ribbing makes for a lovely warm accessory.
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Knitting: Mittens
“Drifted Mittens” takes your basic mitten pattern & adds some interesting design surprises. The drifting rib suggests the snowdrifts of a mid-winter’s day, and the appliqued snowman owes his rotund shape to some tiny cables. A coordinating hat pattern is also available. Malabrigo Chunky is a great choice for sturdy, warm mittens.
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Knitting: Cloche Hat
Here is a little hat pattern to coordinate with the fabulous Blue Steps Booties pattern written by Regina Willer. Any dk yarn will do..And 1 skein (150 - 175 yds.) will be enough to make both the hat & booties - a very cute shower gift!
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Knitting: Cardigan
This little cardigan features a unique, but easy to do, double rolled hem along the bottom. It is knit from the bottom to the underarms. The sleeves are knit in the same way, with the option of knitting flat, or joining to knit in the round, eliminating almost all seaming. Body and sleeves are joined for working the yoke, which features a knott...
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Knitting: Hats - Other
Being a fan of Liam Neeson, I had to go see his latest movie, “Unknown.” While I enjoyed the movie, I was really taken by the knitwear that was featured. This hat was inspired by the one worn by Diane Kruger’s character throughout the movie. It features a twisted rib and a variation of the bramble stitch to provide texture. The bulky yarn knits...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Mittens
I like mittens that have substance, and an all-over stitch pattern that provides warmth as well as an interesting look. I found the double lattice pattern intriguing to work with - a combination of twisted stitches that resemble cables, but no cable needle is required. The all-over pattern gives a double thickness to the mittens & hat, maki...
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Knitting: Cowl
I designed this pattern with my mom in mind - she loves the warmth of a cowl when going out, but has trouble getting one over her head. This design, while fitting snugly, uses i-cord buttonholes & large, decorative buttons to simplify getting it on and off. The colors of borealis complement most complexions, and the yarn itself is very comf...