NellKnits

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Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Bloom
Knitting: Pullover
The Size can be customized; the sample is 20”/51 cm from the shoulder to the hem and 24”/61 cm from the center body to the sleeve end - before adding a cuff.
Knitting: Scarf
A Small and Simple Triangle, bordered with eyelet clusters to wrap around your neck for warmth and color.
Knitting: Skirt
Knitted Skirts are the New Sweatpants!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Short-row shaping creates interesting angles,
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Atlas 100% American grown Rambouillet, shown here in Natural.
Knitting: Vest
The Moonflower Vest is a slightly A-lined, V-neck pullover vest that combines a smooth stockinette stitch with a textured central panel. Deep pockets will hold your treasures.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Straight Up Tube Hat
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern is more about the Untarsia™ colorwork technique than how-to-knit-a-hat.
Knitting: Pullover
This pattern is for a variation of Short Row Neck and or Short Sleeves to use WITH the Liminal Two Pattern, Shown in MDK Atlas
Knitting: Poncho
Tillerman is a continuation of rectangles worked in stockinette and garter, joined and ending with rows of easy eyelet ridges making this poncho a simple knit and a great layer to have on hand.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Nearly all knit corrugated fabric with a subtle or bold mingling of 2 yarns.
Knitting: Cardigan
Inspired by the Shop Frock, and my desire for a simple button front layer to add when heading outside, again with pockets that are even bigger on the inside.
Knitting: Cowl
Argot Cowl is an assemblage of 2 asymmetrical triangles to create a cowl with an angular join.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat was inspired by the remains of a half-skein kit meant for the 14 color slouch that was distributed with the debut of Woolstok Light. My goal was to create something completely different with these lovely leftovers.
Knitting: Pullover
A redux of the multi-colored, capped sleeve Liminal with new sleeve options, and a wider variety of sizes.
Knitting: Pullover
Pop this on over anything!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Allium Hat is slightly-tapered and mostly garter, with wisps of buds around it.
Knitting: Pullover
Sizes - 33, 36½, 40¼, 44, 47½, 51¼, 55, 58½
Knitting: Pullover
Lines of Eyelets shape the yoke of this easy-to-knit and easy-to-wear top-down pullover.   
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An easy stitch pattern that plays with knits and purls while alternating yarns.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Intermingled Stripes that are knit flat and mixed with bands of seed stitch texture make up this versatile and cheerful wrap.
Knitting: Cowl
A Garden of Buds, wrapped around your shoulders.
Knitting: Pullover
Inspired by the simple and flattering yoke of a previous design, and my desire for an easy to wear uniform piece with pockets (that are bigger on the inside).
Knitting: Pullover
Bezel is knit from the top down. It has a simple yoke with alternating radial increases, a few short rows, and a geometric lace border.
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Vest
Daunder - A Scottish term for walking.
Knitting: Scarf
My friend Ellen wanted a little project, something that was not too much, just in between tricky and ho-hum. Something that would work with this lovely variegate.
Knitting: Cowl
Fingering Weight Woolen spun yarn, shown above in a small run of Santa Cruz from Backyard Fiberworks, 400 yards
Knitting: Pullover
Details:
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
A perfect slip of a top, worn alone or as a layer.
Knitting: Cowl
Thank you, Joyce, for creating this wonderful color for the 2019 James River Yarn Crawl!
Knitting: Pullover
Clusters of Eyelets provide the shaping for the yoke of this simple-to-knit and easy-to-wear Pullover.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Argot is a simple construction of 2 asymmetrical triangles with infinite possibilities.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A Whole New Way to do Eyelet Ribs with Cleverly Expanded and Extended Yarn-Overs.
Knitting: Pullover
Jill Draper’s Empire is magnificent. The colors are extraordinary and the hand and sproing (yes, sproing!) is perfect.
Knitting: Scarf
Hiru
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Playful linen stripes, knit in one piece from the top down.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
This pattern was born out of my earlier hat, Camber, which was knit in a colorful DK weight. A friend asked for a heavier more solid hat in the same stitch pattern…
Knitting: Scarf
Texture, Tassels, Silver, and Silk. This long and lean asymmetrical triangle wraps a little or a lot. It’s beautiful from both sides and perfect for all seasons.
Knitting: Cardigan
Roger is named for both Fred Rogers and Roger Sterling; either would have looked great in this cardigan. And so will you.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Camber has been on display at my LYS since July and has been described as - the Perfect Slouchy Hat. Hooray!
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
The stitch pattern was inspired by a beautiful heirloom blanket. Here it’s worked in a versatile size that can be a wrap, shawl or scarf.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
With over 20 shades to chose from, Cestari Dominion, a beautiful Virginia grown, spun + dyed cotton provides the perfect palette for this Chevron Blanket that intermingles garter and stockinette with simple color changes to knit this vibrant, soft and cuddly blanket.
Knitting: Cowl
Inspired by the Mason-Dixon Chevron Stripe Hand Towel Pattern by Kay Gardiner
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Wear it slouched, or roll the brim back for an extra layer. Valkyrie creates a bouncy and beautiful fabric.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat was originally created for someone who wanted stripes with maybe a little texture. This hat combines stockinette, garter and some lines of color.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Update to v.1
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Nave is a simple garment, The mirrored cable pattern rectangle is rich with texture. The ribbed sleeves are picked up and slightly tapered.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The pattern has been updated with a chart and link to a grafting video.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A Garter and Lace Triangular Wrap, with or without a Picot Edging
Knitting: Poncho
The Sidestep Poncho is knit in lighter natural blends of Silk and Cotton or Cotton and Linen for warmer weather.
Knitting: Cowl
Polychrome is knit of brightly hand-dyed Pima cotton chainette.
Knitting: Cowl
A Simple Cowl of Extraordinary Beauty
Knitting: Tee
Marcel, the shell, is a two piece, boatneck tee. The front is slightly wider than the back to allow the neck to gently drape.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Yipes. Stripes. A Pair of Hats. For You. And a Friend.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Inspired by the entertaining and addictive Chief Inspector Inspector Gamache mystery series, written by Louise Penny - which I shall read again, and again.
Knitting: Cowl
Hortensia is knit in the round with a busy little stitch pattern that’s beautiful on either side.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Savanna is a marvelous blend of Silk and Linen. Georgie is a simple tank, knit of two identical pieces, worked from the bottom up with some bitty single cross cables and gentle side and arm shaping.
Knitting: Cowl
Sercie - A thoughtful token of appreciation, thanks, or love.
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
Knit Simply Straight, or in a circle.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A Stranded Color Work Band in a rich and saturated palette, shown here with a folded hem that encases the back of the color work and with a rolled brim.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Scarf
My friend oboegoddess left a beautiful skein of theflyingkettle LA Yarn Crawl Super Special, Bangalang as a -thank you for pet care- gift to me while she and her darling traveled.
Knitting: Cowl
Vocabulary Yarn is very pleased to have their new yarn, Maven, offered through Jimmy Beans Wool’s Celebration of Micro Brew Hand Dyes - in this fabulous color, Obi, which should be released on 24 September!!
Knitting: Throw, Baby Blanket
Made of Pieced, Multi-Directional Garter Squares.
Knitting: Cardigan, Coat / Jacket
A classic topdown raglan jacket - simply shaped reversible fabric with a slight A-line body and overlapped front. Crete’s design is perfect for balancing hand-dyed yarn variations. Nearly every stitch is a knit as you alternate skeins.
Knitting: Vest
A Soft + Silky, Boxy Little Button-Front Scoop Neck Vest. The Moss Stitch Edging dips up in the front. It’s the perfect layer for an early morning walk. This versatile piece is a part of The Rooted Collection: a collection especially made for the small batch, minimally processed Alpaca yarn from Kismet Fiber Works. Learn more about this yarn at...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
A lovely cuff of simple lace waves softens to a gusseted mitt in a scrumptious blend of slubby silk and family raised Alpaca.
Knitting: Tee
A Flattering and Comfortable A-line Tee. Loose at the Hip and Fitted at the Bust.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
An elegantly beautiful tank with a hint of glitter throughout,
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
While swatching this yarn, I fell in more love with the reverse side - and so it began. Architecturally inspired, the style of these mitts will be a favorite accent.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Kismet Fiber Works Gradient Shades inspired this variation of an Old Shale stitch pattern. The undulation of rows breaks the flow from one shade to the next in a beautiful way.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
A soft lacy shrug, in an easily memorized pattern, it flows off the needles, then over your shoulders.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
If you’re looking for a new Worsted Weight hat pattern, then Noctua is for you.
Knitting: Cowl
Raked is a simple and classic pattern with crisp details. A perfect pattern for the knitting novice, or the one you keep tucked in your bag for that long line or stealth, under the table knitting…
Knitting: Poncho
Stilla Poncho Lace Version
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Twisting panels of cabling (that only look intense) on long fingerless gloves and a jaunty cap.
Knitting: Slippers
Saki is now written for Sport Weight, too.
Knitting: Cowl
The layers of color in this yarn have been impossible to truly capture.
Knitting: Scarf
Such a great project for 2 not so perfectly matching skeins of the adored Malabrigo Worsted!
Knitting: Cowl
Honeycomb Hexes with Eyelet Centers are the all-over pattern of this oversized cowl.
Knitting: Pixie Hat
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Cowl
The Fibre Company has developed an array of wonderful blends and Road to China is a personal favorite. It was a natural choice to show off the pattern stitch and to wear around the neck.
Knitting: Pullover, Tee
An all-season top down favorite-to-be.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
It begins with a sharp, deep toothed edge. The shaft of wheat lace softens that crispness. The wide rib is shaped with hidden short rows to form a crescent, and it is framed on 3 sides with an i-cord edge.
Knitting: Cowl
This stitch pattern was inspired by those white & black basket weave floor tiles that I love so much. Conceived in Victorian times, and quite popular into the 40’s, they’ve been removed, remodeled, and frequently re-instated.
Knitting: Hats - Other
How can a year have flown by so quickly? This sweet little hat is perfect for that special celebration, and is a darling keepsake.
Knitting: Cowl
If you are looking for a lovely small project, our Spring Mist Cowl will fit the bill. Knit in the round with an intriguing mix of textures and openwork, this cowl will keep your knitting challenging without being overly taxing! Made with just one skein of our soft merino/silk, this project is both portable and affordable and adds a spark of in...
Knitting: Cowl
’Fair Isle Friday’ postings on Instagram and a resolution to add colorwork to my knitting (and some stash sorting) led me to design this cowl pattern. The softness of the worsted merino is multiplied by the squishy-ness of the stranding.
Knitting: Scarf
Alternating garter ridge and stockinette stripes in an offset triangle that is addictive to work, and can be made in almost any weight yarn.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These mitts knit quickly, with an easy to remember stitch pattern that stretches to fit many hand sizes.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Mirrored Cabled Mitts - that Fit Like a Glove
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Graduated rib and alternating eyelets diminish as they move up to the peak of the hat.
Knitting: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
The pattern includes detailed instructions for Mittens, Long and Short Mitts and Hat:
Knitting: Scarf
Not just another feather & fan scarf, Shimmy has hard turns and ribbons of eyelets in multiple colors. It’s perfect wrapped once or twice, to keep away the winter chill. Shown in 5 colors, it would work beautifully in a solid, self-striping or multi-striped to use up odds & ends. With a bit of swatching and math you could vary the weigh...
Knitting: Cowl
Substitute a knit row for the first row of pattern for an easier removal of the provisional cast on.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
I do adore that Goyard motif.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Spud & Chloe’s Sweater is soft, rich in colors and washable. It was the perfect choice for this baby blanket to be.
Knitting: Cowl
A deep chevron pattern in a quick knit is just what you need to chase away that chill - and add a pop of color.
Knitting: Cowl
The hourglass texture of our Ava cowl gives a nod to the Art Deco era. Let it drape around your neck or wear it in the evening, simply stretched around your shoulders for a sophisticated alternative to a wrap. Knit in the round, this little project moves along quickly with just enough interest to capture your attention. Our Sophia Mitts have a ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Fashion follows function. Warm AND pretty and these feminine fingerless mitts give you the freedom that mittens and gloves don’t. With ribbing on the palm side and an hourglass stitch texture on top, the Sophia Mitts make a fun project that’s a quick knit. You may also consider making the Ava Cowl for a wonderful matching set.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The gauge is 10 stitches and 12 rounds = 1 1/2 inches
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The gauge in the cable pattern is
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
A twisted rib, smocking and a pair of eyelet leaves adorn these little mitts. They stretched to fit all the hands in knit group. Some of the members will make them with a deeper rib, and one will be making them for all the friends in her winter retreat. Lucky friends!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Just a little bit of a top, knit in luscious Mulberry Silk -which comes in some of the most fabulous colors!
Knitting: Cowl
I fell in love with the yarn first, a lone skein of subtle moss to mediterranean blue. Then was delighted by the pointed ribbed checkerboard that this pattern eventually sprung from.
Knitting: Scarf
I have to say that this yarn was one of the most amazing fibers to ever slip between my fingers.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The Saki slipper now comes in a Fingering-Weight Version!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
AKA the Super-Squishy Baby Blanket.
Knitting: Mittens, Beanie, Toque
A twisted ridge design follows the shaping of the hat and mittens.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Krog Street Tunnel in Atlanta has train tracks, angular supports and an ever changing facade that is always a visual treat.
Knitting: Cowl
This was a great challenge- design, knit and write a pattern for Malabrigo March, on the first day.
Knitting: Cowl
Stockinette
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Ichi is the first in a series of easy and elegant shapes made with Habu’s Tsumugi Silk.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern was named while reading “Pillars of the Earth”
Knitting: Cowl
A deeply textured cowl with a super-fabulous patterned stitch!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Hats - Other
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Knitting: Cowl
A simple + satisfying eyelet pattern, with beautiful results.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
A lovely gift of Cashmere inspired me to make these mitts.
Knitting: Cowl
My dear friend Alice wanted a summer
Knitting: Cowl
Features a scalloped cast on & bind off. The body is an easy eyelet checkerboard lace. It can be worn as a shawl, cowl or neck warmer.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Another stitch that I just loved working! I really enjoy fitting the pattern in the band and decrease options to a stitch pattern, it’s better than Sudoko.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Picot edged mitts with side lace panel and thumb gusset, worked in luscious worsted weight yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
A reversible cowl, to be worn long or doubled to be short.
Knitting: Mittens
Fitted mittens with a longish cabled cuff, mirrored cables and gussets, and cable wrap to the tips. Perfect for a special skein of worsted, fun to knit, written line by line.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Reversible patterned wrap with
Knitting: Cowl
1 skein Madeline Tosh Merino Light in Maple Leaf - color A (420 yards)
Knitting: Cowl, Shawl / Wrap
A Picot-Edged Basketweave Moebius Wrap or Cowl
Knitting: Slippers
A fitted slipper to keep your feet warm… knit in one piece, with no seaming.
Knitting: Toy Plant
This unlikely little finger puppet was created for a friend (of a friend) who collects mushrooms. It uses little bits of leftovers and a few can be knit up in an evening.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Sizes- Relaxed fit at bust- 35 (39, 43, 48, 51, 55, 59) inches
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A simple lace-edged triangle made of a single skein of richly dyed silk. The pattern is repetitive and pleasant to work as the points complete.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The haloed fabric created by holding soft worsted merino and ethereal silk & mohair is something you’ll want to stay snuggled in. The moebius join will keep this wrap on your shoulders, whether wrapped once or twice.
Knitting: Beret, Tam, Beanie, Toque
The wonderful movie, Hugo, was full of knitting inspiration. The flower vendor had a sweet hat, with striped and solid sections. This owl motif has been dancing around in my head, and seemed a nice fit with the contrasting colors of the band and top. It is easily knit in just one color.
Knitting: Scarf
These colors were meant to be worked all together… The intriguing patterned results look so much harder to achieve than they really are!
Knitting: Scarf
Easy,
Knitting: Hats - Other
The pattern has had an update that includes a firmer band.
Knitting: Cowl
This is really a great wrap- around your shoulders, around your neck once or twice- the pattern is reversible and easy to follow.
Knitting: Scarf
Lovely saturated soft wool yarn knit in a beautiful & fun reversible cable with I-cord edge.
Knitting: Cape
A lovely bit of cover in sumptuously soft Organic Belgian Linen.
Knitting: Cowl
I loved working with Twist! The stitch pattern is simple yet classic. Assembly is straight forward- you’ll want to make several….
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Named for the children’s game, inspired by the undulations and rungs of the pattern repeat- this is a challenging but fun pattern to knit and a great hat to wear.