Lisa Cruse
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Please note: This pattern purchase is for knitting and embellishing instructions for the bag only.
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
Eliza Hat was featured in Jane Austen Knits magazine 2014 and is now available as a pdf download on this page.
Knitting: Cloche Hat
Four sizes are included in this darling bonnet pattern, ranging from baby to adult size large. Ginger Sweet is a stunner whether worn as a bonnet with ties or as a cloche. Perfect for historical presentation in an Austen 1800 look or Flapper style and guaranteed to keep one warm.
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
LAUREN warms the heart as well as the head with a rolled brim and soft shaping done in two tones or one solid color, as you please. Knitted on size 10.5 /6.5 mm needles and then fulled in the washer for a custom fit, the LAUREN offers toasty warmth, framing the face and covering the ears for winter protection.
Knitting: Bonnet
Please note: Yarn may be a lightweight worsted or DK weight and is listed in ounces/grams on the pattern. Gauge is listed for the brim portion. The gauge changes with the yarn and needle change to: 4 stitches and 6 rows on size US 8/ 5mm needles with stockinette stitch and a single strand of yarn.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Piper Beret is worked in the round on a circular needle, changing to double pointed needles as necessary and using simple knitting only with shaping easy enough for a new knitter. Worsted or DK weight yarns work or you may try substituting a bulky yarn.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitted on circular needles and shaped by short rows in the front, the Tatum Toque takes on an elegant personality. Perfect for embellishment across the very front, this style can be subtle or bold and heavily decorated. Instructions are for the simple fulled toque which sits low on the wearer’s head yet has no brim. Included is a photo of a Ta...
Knitting: Cloche Hat
Another quick knit from the Ambrosia Cottage, this dearie is named for JANE FELTES of National Public Radio who just happens to be the niece of this designer.
Knitting: Tissue Box Cover
Charming and clever, the Wee Cottage Tissue Box Cover offers a year ‘round knitting and fulling project perfect for yourself or a gift. The cottage is quickly knitted and fulled and the embellishing is as plain or fancy as you decide whether using needle felting or embroidery techniques. Once finished, place a boutique style tissue box inside a...
Knitting: Cloche Hat
Jenny Hat is simplicity and nostalgia. The garter stitch brim may be worn down or turned back for added style and the crown rounds coyly in either case giving the hat a distinct shape for ladies little or grown. With decreases worked evenly around the narrow brim there is a hint of scallop to the edge. Pattern includes suggestions for a wider b...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Easy knitting, once again, for a knitted and fulled hat of wonderful warmth and exotic style. The Katya Hat projects an air of mystery and is stylish whether embellished or not. Folksy embroidered details and beads add whimsical detail while gems and glitter go upscale for chic delight.
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
Please note: The yarn amounts listed for this pattern may or may not work for your whole project. Several knitters have reported running out of yarn for the last little bit. One remedy, if using contrasting colors, would be to knit a few more rows in your brim color before changing to the contrast color. Do keep in mind that although skeins are...
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
Lamby Love grows up to fit children and adults in this knitted and fulled version. Easy knitting for this rolled brim charmer and you choose whether the fit is cloche-style or a topper by adjusting the height of the rise as you knit. Changes in brackets for the larger size. Bulky yarn in a single strand may be substituted for the double strand ...
Knitting: Cloche Hat
Simple stockinette stitch completes this cloche worked in the round on circular needles. Brim is lightly shaped and rolled at the face to frame the eyes. The crown of the hat is done in double decreases to form a “Y” to the center top for interest. This particular piece was lightly fulled in the washer for the halo over all. Pattern has a vinta...
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
Maxine is named for another grandmother! I love the comfy fit of this hat and how it frames the face cloche-style. Warm and wonderful with lots of room to embellish, it’s whimsical without going over the top. Quick and easy to knit in a fresh new sloped shape. Dress it up for elegance or keep it plain for a kicky, practical and crushable access...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Easy knitting! The Amy Beret is worked with two strands held together as one which allows for color and texture variations. The rise when worn measures 4-6” which gives creative types a world of options for embellishment. Thick and warm, the Amy Beret rounds out the winter wardrobe of hats.
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
A gem for embellishing, the Vivian hat pattern is easy to knit in spite of its fully shaped appearance. A double strand of worsted weight is used throughout the project and the magic is in precise blocking. Full the hat in the washing machine to fit the head size you are after and be sure to study my blocking notes under the “Techniques” tab on...
Knitting: Pixie Hat
Pixie-Doodle is nothing short of FUN to knit, full, block, embellish and wear! The design is meant for children but too charming for some adults to give up as it has its roots in the forest children for that nostalgic pull. The hat is a quick knit-in-the-round on large needles with some shaping in increasing and decreasing, narrowing down to do...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Lamby Love is a sweet baby hat that is very quickly knitted up and fulled in the washer. White was used for the pilot project but other colors will felt nicely and have more of the mohair halo to boot. A wonderful canvas for embellishment, Lamby Love can be dolled up easily with needlefelting, bows, beads or embroidery. Too cute!