Karen Hoyle

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Cute, and comfy bunnies for your fingers. Anyone who is familiar with the Disney cartoon movie Bambi, will know who Thumper is! He’s the adorable little rabbit who befriends the young Bambi.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A pretty, bias knit, crescent shaped shawl/scarf. Knit with 100 grams of sock weight yarn. The pattern produces a nice size shawl that is easily wrapped and draped around your neck. The picot edge is knit on the arched edge while working the scarf, and the picot bind off finishes the straight edge. This pattern is easy to memorize, and is appro...
Knitting: Scarf
A fun riff on my Nibbin’s Scarf. This scarf is larger and requires more yarn. I used almost all of both skeins. The loops of the Loopy Nibbin’s are made by casting on, and then binding off stitches on the scarf edge. Then re-attaching the loop tip back to the scarf edge. This is a fun scarf to knit, and a pretty, feminine scarf to wear. Almost ...
Knitting: Scarf
The Nibbin’s Scarf is a triangular scarf that is fun to knit, and easy to wear. Knit in sport weight yarn from tip to tip with a nib edge that adds interest, and keeps the pattern interesting. This scarf would be equally beautiful in a sock/fingering weight yarn also. I used every inch of the Arroyo for my scarf. Having a scale and dividing you...
Knitting: Cowl
A simple cowl that is completely reversible, and looks good on men or women. Knit in the round using a 2 round pattern that is easy to memorize. Produces a cowl that is useful, and attractive. This pattern can be sized up or down easily by changing yarn weight and needle size, or by adding extra pattern repeats. Looks especially nice in a solid...
Knitting: Mittens
A classic mitten with a wide and comfortable gusset that is easy to knit, and wonderful to wear. This mitten has a gusset that doesn’t pull or strain when worn, and is easy to get on, especially for children. It’s a nice plain vanilla mitten intended for warmth. Suitable for everyone in your family!
Knitting: Cowl
A small plaid looking cowl suitable for the whole family! Knit in sport weight yarn. This is more of a neck warmer than a drapey cowl. Designed to actually keep you warm! The pattern can be enlarged for a more drapey style cowl, just add some pattern repeats. It also can be knit in sock yarn for a lighter more feminine cowl. It is a simple knit...
Knitting: Cowl
A fun cowl (or scarf!) pattern that uses a different technique to achieve edge fringe. Can be knit any size, using any yarn. Looks good is solids, heathers, and even patterned yarns.
Knitting: Cowl
An easy knit, purl cowl pattern that is appropriate for men or women. Basic knitting skills are required. It can be easily sized up or down depending on your preference. Looks good in plain colors or self striping yarn. Pattern is written for sport, worsted, or chunky weight yarn. Experiment, have fun!