Melissa Leapman

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 2 patterns

Errata for this pattern collection can be found here.

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Il Paesaggio Marino is a top-down crescent shawl worked with fingering weight yarn using easy slip stitches and garter on a solid stockinette ground.
Knitting: Earflap Hat
One of the most glorious words in the English language is “Apricity”: a noun prounounced ah-PRISS-i-tee with the definition “the warmth of the sun in winter”.
Knitting: Throw
Add to your knitting skills while you learn, laugh, and roll dice while knitting a beautiful, game-ified project.
Knitting: Cowl
Want to add some skills to your knitting backpack? Work your way through the Up Your Game Cowl and practice short rows, lace, unique multicolor slip stitch patterns, and exaggerated eyelet patterns!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Named for the Italian word for “pathways”, Percorsi is the perfect transitional wardrobe piece for late Summer/early Fall.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket, Cardigan
Named for the Esperanto word for “circle”, **Rondo** is a showstopping jacket with a hypnotizing cabled medallion on the back and an interesting construction. **Construction Overview** 1. The center back cable medallion is worked in short rows. 2. The provisional cast on is invisibly grafted to the final live medallion stitches to create a circ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
What happens when a knitter combines cables with colorwork? A mesmerizing fabric that’s perfect for a cozy hat!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Wrap your lucky Little One in this super-soft, cozy blanket! Knitted in custom hand-dyed superwash 100% merino in a fun (and easy!) slip stitch pattern, Hayden is sure to become an heirloom that will be passed from generation to generation.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Need a last minute easy-to-knit gift idea? Filia might be just the thing!
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Animal prints are all the rage on fashion runways.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Cowl
Animal prints are all the rage on fashion runways--especially snakeskin.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitted out of the softest chunky alpaca imaginable, the Marie shawl offers a fun and easy way to play with color. Believe it or not, this beauty uses just one color per row (yes!!!) to create garter stripes, a cool mosaic pattern, and interesting colorful lace.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Made out of luscious 100% French angora rabbit yarn, Marstrand is a quick and easy hat project!
Knitting: Scarf
Named for the Japanese word for “hope”, Nozomi is a completely reversible scarf, having cables on both sides.
Knitting: Cloche Hat, Beanie, Toque
Inspired by the rich cultural history of the Celts, Ennis is a one-piece, bottom-up hat worked in the round.
Knitting: Pullover
Decorated with cables and eyelets, the Alicia pullover is a showstopper. The relaxed yet polished silhouette makes this a piece you’ll love to wear no matter the occasion. Two strands of Penna are held together in this sweater to create a fabric that retains warmth without added bulk. The fabric is dreamy and soft – perfect for next-to-skin com...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Embark on a fun lace knitting adventure during this Spring’s knitalong!
Knitting: Cowl
Envelop your neck in Ebra di Mare, a super soft cowl knitted with amazingly soft brushed cashmere and wool yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
Introducing the Ma’alaea Infinity Cowl!
Knitting: Scarf
Are you yearning for a scarf pattern that looks great on both sides? Enter Killarney, a traditional knitted scarf made with magic!
Knitting: Scarf
Amaze yourself (and your friends) with the reversible cables in Harmonia. Each side of this unisex scarf features different cables! No sorcery required.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just in time for holiday knitting!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Mosaic knitting is the easy way to do colorwork--just one color per row! (It can be our little secret.)
Crochet: Cowl
Have you always admired the look of knitted fair isle but don’t know a knit stitch from a purl stitch? It’s easy—-and fun!—to mimic the look of complicated fair isle patternwork with crochet.
Crochet: Throw
Have fun and improve your skills while you stitch this super fun sampler blanket comprised of 14 unique blocks. Make 4 of each to create a stunning study in color and design, or choose one or two designs and make it yours!
Knitting: Cowl
Do you love the look of brioche knitting but can’t keep your brk and brp stitches straight? Introducing “faux bri-aux”, the easy way to get the look without all the fussiness!
Knitting: Cowl
Cumulus is a super soft and lofty infinity cowl made in the round with my new favorite cashmere-blend yarn, “Peeeps”. 
Knitting: Pullover
DIFFICULTY
Knitting: Cowl
I might not know you (yet), but I do know that you deserve this. (Trust me.)
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Whatcha doing tonight? if you have two hours, you can knit Ketzeleh!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Perfect for the adventurous knitter, Wailea mixes several stitch patterns to create a fun-to-knit and easy to wear wrap. Right when you’re tired of one stitch pattern, it’s time to begin another!
Knitting: Cowl
Do you love the look of brioche knitting but can’t keep your brk and brp stitches straight? Introducing Lineae worked in “faux bri-aux”!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Did you ever want to put a bee in your bonnet, er, a flower on your head? Lotus might be just the thing!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Are you looking for a fun-to-knit wrap? Krystiana is just the thing! Knit on the bias, it combines two simple lace stitch patterns and lots of color.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Introducing the Save the Honeybees Wrap Knitalong…
Crochet: Cowl
In Esperanto, the word “varmo” means “warmth”. Developed in 1887, Esperanto is a universal language created to bridge the communication gap between all peoples and cultures on our planet.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Anzul is the perfect design for that yarn fade you’ve been imagining!
Knitting: Pullover
Laskeran is a knitter’s dream come true: A top-down yoke pullover worked in a gentle fade in a simple (read that: easily memorized) textured stitch pattern in hues of pretty fuchsia and purple.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Cervinia is a new crocheted hat design using a super simple technique to create an amazing textured two color pattern.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Tramonto is an asymmetrical wrap using unique tuck stitch patterns for unbelievable color and texture.
Knitting: Pullover
Perfect for year-round wear, Avlakia uses several interesting design details to create a wonderful, figure-flattering look:
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Amostra is a sampler wrap with different techniques in each section to keep you engaged while you knit (and learn) (and make new friends).
Knitting: Cowl
Is it stockinette on steroids? Nope.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Melissa Leapman’s KNITTING MODULAR SHAWLS offers more than 100 different mix-and-matchable elements to allow the knitter create a one-of-a-kind spectacular shawl. Choose from several lace elements, including allover patterns, horizontal insertions, and edgings. Make your piece in a single color or with different colors for each section.
Knitting: Throw
If you liked Dolce, you’ll love Sobremesa!
Knitting: Pullover
Love cables? Join Melissa Leapman and Friends for the Cables on Cabernet Knitalong, with fantastic cables in nearly every direction!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Cowl
Looking for a fun lace pattern to knit? Try Cuvaison, a beautiful cowl with matching wristers!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Dolce is a one-piece baby blanket worked in the round counterpane style from the center out. This heirloom-quality design is a combination of lace and horizontal welts and looks much more complicated than it actually is. (It’ll be our secret!)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Short rows worked THE EASY WAY!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Patty’s Shawl is a simple textured lace design, perfect for a first-time shawl knitter.
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Cozy - Other
I hereby present to you the perfect hostess gift!
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Made from the bottom up, Siduri is super easy crescent shawl with a pretty lace border.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knit from the top down, Pendlebogen is a semicircular shawl worked in a simple (but interesting!) lace pattern with a peaks-and-valleys border.
Knitting: Scarf
Are you searching for a unisex scarf that looks great on both sides?
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Want to knit a multicolor jacket without carrying a million yarns along each row? Try Shenandoah! This design uses mosaic knitting technique, a simple and fun colorwork method requiring just one color per row! Its pattern is created using slip stitches--without any worry of looseness or tightness of floats. Nothing could be easier.
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Bona Dea, named for the Good Goddess, the goddess of fertility, is a graceful crescent shawl worked from the bottom up.
Knitting: Scarf
You’ll be amazed by the reversible cables in Tullaghan. Each side of this unisex scarf sports different cables! Side A features woven cables and Side B has vertical cables!
Knitting: Coat / Jacket, Cardigan
A popular design with so many knitters, Windsor features a showstopper Celtic cable motif on the center back, a sporty zip up front, and a cozy hood.
Knitting: Pullover
Madeline features an embossed Celtic cable motif framed with stockinette on a textured background.
Knitting: Pullover
You’ll love knitting this unusual cabled sweater with a Celtic flourish.
Knitting: Pullover
Are you looking for an showstopper that’s fun to knit? Brynne is a casual hoodie with an original Celtic cable medallion on the back!
Knitting: Pullover
Graceful and original Celtic cables adorn this Melissa Leapman design.
Knitting: Pullover
Here’s the perfect year-round pullover!
Knitting: Pullover
Do you like texture? Knit this beautiful pullover! It’s got cables, twisted stitches, embossed knitted knots, and more.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Knit this jacket for a special little one in your life! The back features a knitted-in butterfly motif created completely out of cabled stitches. With a button front and adorable collar, this garment will be a huge hit at any baby shower.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Made from the bottom up, Thalassa is a triangular shawl crocheted in an open mesh pattern.
Knitting: Pullover
Fun to knit, comfy to wear, and most of all, flattering to the figure, here’s the perfect Aran!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knit from the top down, Sanur has enough lace work to keep an expert interested while still being the perfect beginner’s lace shawl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Made side-to-side, Endora is the perfect introduction to lace shawl knitting.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Here’s a hat that’s two hats in one!
Knitting: Vest
You will look great coming and going with this wardrobe builder!
Knitting: Pullover
Knit this pretty pullover to show off your feminine side—not to mention your figure. The ruffled cuffs distract the eye from any figure flaws, and the tiny lace motif center front attracts attention right where you want it.
Knitting: Pullover
All sorts of vertical elements, along with a face-framing fully fashioned V-neck, make this sweater universally flattering. Plus, a bit of waist shaping will ensure it won’t look like you’re wearing your boyfriend or husband’s oversized sweater. Embrace your curves!
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Knit the cutest gift for the next baby shower!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Do you think multicolor knitting is only for the pros?
Knitting: Pullover
Here’s a sweater designed to flatter every figure!
Crochet: Billed Hat
Crochet this trendy cabled hat in 4-5 hours using worsted weight yarn. Simple front post stitches create its unique braided cable texture.
Knitting: Cowl
Here’s an infinity cowl that can be worn many ways. It is definitely “on-trend” and is a super quick knit on a size 13 circular needle.
Crochet: Earflap Hat
Make this updated crocheted chullo hat in an afternoon using bulky weight yarn and a big hook.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Each counterpane square for this heirloom baby blanket is made in the round from the center out. Instructions for the counterpane square are both charted and written out in text. Create a larger blanket (48” by 60”) by knitting 20 squares and omitting the border.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
A few hours of knitting time and 150 or so yards of a bulky yarn are all you need to create this super-trendy slouchy hat. Easy to make and easy to wear!
Knitting: Scarf
Here’s a unisex scarf that’s completely reversible. One side looks like embossed serpentine stitches, and the other side looks like a highly textured basketweave. Best of all, it’s easy to knit with just an 8-row repeat! No sorcery required! Finished Size: Approximately 7 x 60”
Knitting: Pullover
Originally published as “His and Hers - Men’s Pullover“” in * Love of Knitting, Fall 2011.
Knitting: Pullover
With its unusual curlicue closed-ring cables, Sage is a super fun project to knit and wear.
Knitting: Cardigan
Simple rope cables travel up this red-hot cardigan in an hourglass shape. The result? A wardrobe basic that will flatter every figure! If you aren’t lucky enough to have an hourglass figure, just paint one on!
Knitting: Pullover
Here’s the perfect year-round sweater to flatter every figure.