Julie Grantz LeFrancois
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Knitting: Pullover
This adorable aran sweater may look complicated, but once the easy rhythm of the pattern is established the work will fly-fisherman by, and in the end you’ll have a dapper pullover, making you look like you’ve been hand-knitting for years.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
As a tribute to one of my favorite places, I have created a cowl named Cowl Beach, with continuous crashing waves of its own. As a companion piece, I have created this beret, which uses exactly 1 skein of Spud & Chloe Sweater. With the unusual horizontal ribbing, I have included a tutorial for how to integrate the finished ribbing with the ...
Knitting: Pullover
This pattern is knit top down, in the round. It is seamless with 3/4 length sleeves which can be worn full length due to the “dropped” sleeve /armhole.
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is knit top down, in the round. It is seamless with full length sleeves. It is intended to be worn either with no ease, or 1-2 inches of positive ease.
Knitting: Boot Cuffs / Toppers
As it is a perfect, quick gift for the holidays! I have a newborn son, and even with the sleep deprivation and constant feeding, I am able to power through one faux sock a day.
Knitting: Boot Cuffs / Toppers
As it is a perfect, quick gift for the holidays, and I have developed sizing not only for adult ladies, but for Juniors and Girls, too. I have a newborn son, and even with the sleep deprivation and constant feeding, I am able to power through one faux sock a day.
Knitting: Cowl
Growing up in Santa Cruz, Cowell Beach is where I tried to learn to surf as a teenager. As an adult, my husband and I went for a beautiful 4 mile walk here the day after we got married, and one of the first places we took our son after he was born, for a cool stroll in the ocean breeze of summer to escape the astounding June heat of our home, 2...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern is a “little” take on my popular Taylor Swift Diamond Slouchy Beret pattern. After finishing the adult version, I had yarn left over, and it turns out it is just the right amount to do a baby or toddler size hat. So, if using Cascade 128, which I have specified in the instructions, there is just enough for both hats AND both patter...
Knitting: Pullover
As of October 11th, 2013, this pattern has been completely re-written and simplified with more clear instructions.