Marianne McKinnon
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Petits Plaisirs means “Small Pleasures” and this shawl is just that! It is an easy knit, comprised of all my favorite building blocks of knitting: garter, stockinette, yarn-over increases and simple eyelets! The shawl is a symmetrical triangle, starting with a garter tab and knit top down. It is easily customizable.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Le Lotus Bleu is a cozy, light scarf or shawl knit up in a repeating lace pattern. The main lace design is inspired from a pattern found in the 280 Japanese Lace Stitches book. The repeats become intuitive and after a few iterations, you’ll likely be able to put the pattern aside and knit it up without peeking. The width and length are easily c...
Knitting: Cowl
Winter is coming and a snug cowl is a must for keeping the chill away! This DK cowl is great for beginners, using a combination of yarn overs and knit-two-together stitches to create a subtle lace effect.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Joyaux d’hiver translates to “winter gems”: a cozy, light scarf or shawl knit in a textured lace pattern. The main lace design is inspired from a pattern found in the 280 Japanese Lace Stitches book. The repeats look very intricate but become intuitive, and after a few iterations, you’ll likely be able to put the pattern aside and knit it up wi...
Knitting: Cowl
Winter is coming and a warm, snuggly cowl is a must for keeping the chill away! This neck piece is knit up in bulky yarn, and its texture creates a toasty, spongy fabric that provides the perfect barrier against the cold.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Criss Crosshatch Shawl is the lace version of the motif found on the Criss Crosshatch Cowl, a pattern I released in 2018. For this version, the motif shows up between the yarnovers that make up the lace. Written and charted instructions are provided, for either a scarf or a shawl version, requiring 800 or 1200 yards respectively. However the pa...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This simple ribbed sock pattern hugs the foot snugly while providing just the right amount of stretch. Because the ribbing will stretch and retract, gauge is not super important however the pattern is designed with DK-weight yarn in mind. Instructions are provided for one circumference only - the only part you will need to worry about measuring...
Knitting: Cowl
Simple stranded colorwork cowl in two colors, easily adjustable for diameter and width. Worked in worsted-weight yarn. Gauge is not crucial but it is recommended that it be knit tightly (which is why the recommended needles are size 4 and 6) since a more airy fabric will not be as warm.
Knitting: Cowl
Simple stranded colorwork cowl in two colors, easily adjustable for diameter and width. Worked in worsted-weight yarn. Gauge is not crucial but it is recommended that it be knit tightly (thus the recommendation of using size 4 and 6 needles) since a more airy fabric will not be as warm.