The Yarn Genie
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Rosa Shawl was inspired by my love of the Arts and Crafts movement from the mid 19th century. Started in Britain and subsequently spread around the world, it was a desire to move away from factory produced decorative items and return to hand crafted and individually designed objects. This particular piece takes inspiration from the work of ...
Knitting: Scarf
This listing is for a pdf pattern for a unicorn scarf. The scarf knits up quickly in chunky yarn and the unicorn toy embellishment on the pocket is simple to make. The scarf has a simple cable pattern and a pocket at each end for keeping little hands warm, carrying treasures or turning the unicorn toy into a little hand puppet!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Mittens
This listing is for a pdf pattern for unicorn mittens. The pattern includes instructions for wrist warmers, fingerless gloves and full mittens, each set with a cute unicorn head and tail. The instructions in this pattern are for knitting in the round, either on circular needles or double-pointed needles.
Knitting: Headband
This is a pdf knitting pattern for a fox headband. The headband is simple to create, just using knit and purl stitches. Simply add some little ears and a fluffy pom pom tail and you’ve got a fun ear warmer for people of all ages!
Knitting: Doll Clothes - Other
This is a pdf pattern for clothes for our Freddie Fox toy. These include a flat cap, waistcoat and plus fours - the traditional attire of an English country gentleman!
Knitting: Decorative - Other
Please note that this set is not entirely knitted. The faces of the people are made from stuffed stockinette fabric and their clothes are also simply made from fabric.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Lace Knitting Tutorial Pattern for 7 Wash Cloths, Face Cloths or Dish Cloths
Knitting: Decorative - Other
Fun and simple patterns to make a selection of eggs and baskets for Easter.
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
These pretty hanging hearts are really quick to make. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This pretty wash cloth, embellished with yarn overs to give a repeated heart pattern is super simple.
Knitting: Backpack
The Oral Owl bag is a great fun item to knit and felt. The resulting bag is hardwearing and practical. It is sized to fit a child, and is easily adapted to have longer straps for a larger child / adult. You could also make it as a shoulder bag, or with a short carry handle.
Knitting: Animal Toy
This listing is for a pdf pattern for a toy fox. We call him Freddie! He is straightforward to knit and can be knitted flat or in the round.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Leonard Lion is a fun and entertaining knitted toy. Much loved, he has a realistic style, yet is of a simple design.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Mischief Monkey is a fun and entertaining knitted toy. Much loved, he has a realistic style, yet is of a simple design.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Rebecca Rabbit is delightfully floppy knitted toy. She has a realistic style, yet is of a simple design and has a cute charm.
Knitting: Backpack
The Boris Badger bag is a great fun item to knit and felt. The resulting bag is hardwearing and practical. It is sized to fit a child, and is easily adapted to have longer straps for a larger child. You could also make it as a shoulder bag, or with a short carry handle.
Knitting: Backpack
This listing is for a pdf pattern for a fox backpack or bag. This bag looks impressive but is actually really quick and straightforward to knit and is simply felted in your washing machine - an amazing transformation process, which yields remarkably great results each time. Full, detailed instructions are included.
Crochet: Cowl
This is a really helpful crochet pattern. Not just full instructions on how to work the item, but also descriptions of how to follow the directions and section of techniques used with pictures and step by step instructions. Great for novice crocheters, or if you just need a bit of extra help. But it still works for experienced crocheters!
Crochet: Cowl
This is a really helpful crochet pattern. Not just full instructions on how to work the item, but also descriptions of how to follow the directions and section of techniques used with pictures and step by step instructions. Great for novice crocheters, or if you just need a bit of extra help. But it still works for experienced crocheters!
Knitting: Cowl
This is a really helpful knitting pattern. Not just full instructions on how to knit the item, but also descriptions of how to follow the directions and section of techniques used with pictures and step by step instructions. Great for novice knitters, or if you just need a bit of extra help. But it still works for experienced knitters!
Knitting: Cowl, Mittens
This is a really helpful knitting pattern. Not just full instructions on how to knit the item, but also descriptions of how to follow the directions and section of techniques used with pictures and step by step instructions. Great for novice knitters, or if you just need a bit of extra help. But it still works for experienced knitters!
Knitting: Mittens, Cowl
This is a really helpful knitting pattern. Not just full instructions on how to knit the item, but also descriptions of how to follow the directions and section of techniques used with pictures and step by step instructions. Great for novice knitters, or if you just need a bit of extra help. But it still works for experienced knitters!