Gerdina Schwab
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
the stitch pattern on this sock is very elastic. The same amount of stitches are used for both sizes. Size can easily be adjusted by using a different size needle.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern is a great way to use leftover sock yarns. 5 different colors of your choice will be needed. estimated required yardage is included in the pattern.
Knitting: Poncho
A one size fits all poncho created out of several unique stitch sections. Each section is knit flat and sewn together to form a rectangle that is then folded in half and joined at one shoulder with a I-Cord braid.
Knitting: Pullover
This longer length, roomy and soft as butter pullover will surely become your new bestie for leisurely woods walks or curling up with your favorite book.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This is a Fair Isle stranded color work Tam knit all in one piece and in the round. The size may be adjusted to large by adding more stitches when casting on and adding another repeat to the Tam body.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This Tam incorporates some fun textural elements to the brim. Including two color cable cast on, corrugated ribbing and an Latvian Braid to start. Later two purl rounds separated by a contrast color knit round mark the edge of the crown. A fun galloping horse, such as one you might see on a merry go round decorates the crown of this Tam with a ...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Fair Isle Tam worked in the round in one piece from the outside rim to the center. Only two colors are used for the sample project but any color combination and amount of colors can be used. Let your imagination and creativity flow.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The embroidered cables band is worked flat and joined with a three needle bind off.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Mitts to match Embroider Cables Hat. The wrist band is knit first in the flat and joined with a 3 ndl bind off. The cables are then embroidered.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A slouch style hat. Head band is knit flat and joined. Stitches are picked up along one edge of the band to knit the body in the round using a simple stranded colorwork pattern. Embroidery stitches are added with colors of your choosing and an optional tassel finishes off the top.
Knitting: Cowl
This textured cowl is knit in the round. You may use any weight or type of yarn that will show off the texture. Just be aware of the quantity of yarn you will need. The cowl may also be made narrower or wider depending on how many repeats you complete.
Knitting: Mittens
A typical mitten worked in a tight gauge and stranded which makes it just a bit warmer than a typical knit mitten.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A simple brioche rib stitch pattern worked in the round. If you never tried the brioche stitch before this is a good pattern to begin with. This is a stretchy hat and will fit most head sizes. The hat alone can be made with just one skein of yarn but the pom-pom and flower will require a second skein.
Knitting: Mittens
This is a relatively simple mitten pattern worked in the round with an afterthought thumb.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
A lovely Tam edged with bobbles and sized to fit most adults. A pattern for matching texting mittens is also available.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Mittens with the finger and thumb tips exposed to facilitate texting and touch screens. One 50g, 231 yd skein of fingering weight yarn of your choice is all you need to complete the mitts.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The cuffs of the mitts are knit flat and the ends are then sewed together. Stitches are picked up for the hand and knit in the round.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat starts with a horizontal band worked in the flat. The ends are then stitched together to form a circle and stitches are picked up to form the main body of the hat worked in the round.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Cuff down socks using a Rolled Edge Cast On. Row by row instructions for all techniques used in the construction of this sock.
Knitting: Cardigan
An overall Fair Isle stitch pattern resembling an Old Dutch Tile design is featured in this cardigan. Additional colors are used in the flowered button/neck bands and in the bottom and sleeve borders. The borders are also self faced adding stability to the edges.