NellKnits
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
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: 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
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: Cowl
Argot Cowl is an assemblage of 2 asymmetrical triangles to create a cowl with an angular join.
Knitting: Pullover
A redux of the multi-colored, capped sleeve Liminal with new sleeve options, and a wider variety of sizes.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Allium Hat is slightly-tapered and mostly garter, with wisps of buds around it.
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: 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: 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, 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: Poncho
The Sidestep Poncho is knit in lighter natural blends of Silk and Cotton or Cotton and Linen for warmer weather.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Scarf
Such a great project for 2 not so perfectly matching skeins of the adored Malabrigo Worsted!
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: Fingerless Gloves
These mitts knit quickly, with an easy to remember stitch pattern that stretches to fit many hand sizes.
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: 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
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: Cowl
This was a great challenge- design, knit and write a pattern for Malabrigo March, on the first day.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Picot edged mitts with side lace panel and thumb gusset, worked in luscious worsted weight yarn.
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: 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: 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: 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: Cowl
I loved working with Twist! The stitch pattern is simple yet classic. Assembly is straight forward- you’ll want to make several….