Knitting Patterns

Llangennith

Published on 19/07/201611/10/2022 by Faye4 Comments

**Updated 2022**

I wrote this knitting pattern around Christmas time, but it was decided that it would go in our special bumper edition of The Knitter Issue 100. The socks are knitted in Coopknits Socks Yeah! which comes in 10 awesome colours and I love them all equally.

Using Judy’s Magic Cast On, the pattern is knitted toe-up, with a 4-row lace repeat worked across the instep. After you have turned the heel you get to mix things up a bit and knit some cables up the leg. This makes it a fun sock that doesn’t get monotonous – and it obliterates second sock syndrome as the foot section knits up quite quickly.

Errata from the version in The Knitter
In Chart A, the cable in row 1 should show the same as the cable in row 3, and they should both be worked as thus: slip next st to cn and hold at front of work, K1, then K1 from cn. (This has been corrected on the most recent PDF)

SIZES
To Fit Foot Circumference
S (M: L)
19.5 (22: 26)cm
7.5 (8.75: 10.25)in

Actual Foot Circumference
S (M: L)
151/2 (17: 20)cm
6 (6.75: 7.75)in

YARN
Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 50g/212m/231yds)
2 x 50g skeins of Ammolite

NEEDLES
A set of 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) double pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles, 80cm long if using Magic Loop method

NOTIONS
2 stitch markers

TENSION
36 sts and 53 rounds to 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) needles.
Instep Chart measures 4cm from centre of wrap3 to centre of next wrap3

Buttercup

Published on 05/05/201527/09/2022 by Faye4 Comments

Published in Simply Knitting 133 (click to purchase issue)

I designed this pattern using Knitpicks Palette which is 4ply weight, 100% wool and comes in every colour under the sun. I found there was a surprisingly small amount of patterns for similar v-neck cardigans in 4ply on Ravelry, so I ended up crunching a few numbers. I’m planning to make at least 3 more, it’s a real staple cardigan and I love the neckline. The yarn is lovely and it knits up really neatly.

The cardigan is worked flat in stocking stitch from the hem up in pieces and then seamed. The garter neck and buttonband is then picked up afterwards and worked around back and forth on a long circular needle.

SIZES
To Fit Bust
81 (86: 91: 97: 102: 107: 112: 117: 122: 127)cm
32 (34: 36: 38: 40: 42: 44: 46: 48: 50)in

Actual Bust
90 (95: 99: 105: 111: 115: 121: 127: 131: 137)cm
35.25 (37.5: 39: 41.25: 43.75: 45.25: 45.5: 50: 51.5: 53.75)in

Length
59 (59: 60: 60: 60: 60: 61: 61: 62: 62)cm
23.25 (23.25: 23.75: 23.75: 23.75: 23.75: 24: 24: 24.5: 24.5)in

Sleeve Length (All sizes)
44cm
17.25in

YARN
Knitpicks Palette (4ply weight, 100% wool, 211m/231yds per 50g ball
4 (4: 4: 5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 7: 7) balls of Canary (25531)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
A 2mm (UK 14/US 0) circular needle, 100cm long
A pair of 2.5mm (UK 13/US 1) needles
A pair of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) needles
Stitch holder
5 buttons, 1.5cm diameter

TENSION
25 sts and 38 rows to 10cm over st st using 3.25mm needles
32 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over garter st using 2mm needles

5kcbwday2 Dating Profile

Published on 13/05/201416/05/2014 by Faye7 Comments

5kcbwday2

Today’s topic for Knitting and Crochet Blog week is to create a dating profile for one of your projects. Meet Barney, a lonely teddy bear, seeking a fellow bear to hang out in the yarn basket with.

Hi! I’m Barney, a small, stripy bear, and I’m seeking a teddy bear (no yarn preference) for fun times and stash diving. I have a good sense of humour, am well stuffed, enjoy cuddles, stripes, hanging out in the yarn basket, long train journeys, camping, and wrapping myself in a massive duvet. I’m not so keen on hot water, washing machines or dogs.

I was created in Brighton about 6 years ago using Regia sock yarn. Sock yarn always makes a happy bear, it turns out, as we are bright, colourful and distinctive. There were a few of us in the beginning, but over the years we have all found friendship with tiny human beings and have lost touch with eachother.

I’m looking for another bear as sometimes I can get a bit lonely, now my human is older and interested in other toys. It would be nice to have a fellow bear to play with when he is asleep or no longer free to cuddle me.

The pattern used to knit me is a free vintage teddy bear pattern from Weldon’s, that my knitter found on a website a long time ago. The original blog it was on is no longer working, so if you would like to knit me a friend you can download my pattern here for free!

I look forward to seeing all the other potential bear friends!

Click here to read more of the posts from Knitting and Crochet Blog Week 2014 5kcbwday2

Free Knitted Bunting ~ PDF Pattern

Published on 05/05/201429/10/2022 by Faye

I went along to the show on Thursday and was on hand to help anyone who felt like joining in. We provided a nice space for new and experienced knitters to put their feet up and click their needles for a bit, and in the process met some lovely people. The free workshops ran Thursday to Sunday, and each of us on the team took part in a day at the show, showing newbies the ropes and chatting with some of the more speedy folk.

Knitted bunting seems to be pretty popular at the moment, it’s cute and makes a great party decoration. I lent my set (pictured) to a friend for her wedding, and it now resides in our office at The Knitter.

If you like this pattern please consider purchasing something from my Pattern Store or buying me a coffee!

Knitted Bunting Free Pattern

MATERIALS

Aran or worsted weight yarn in several colours
A pair of 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles
Tapestry needle
Lengths of ribbon as desired

ABBREVIATIONS

CDD slip two sts knitwise together, K1, pass two slipped sts over knitted stitch.
K knit
K2tog knit next 2 sts together
rep repeat
RS right side
SSK slip two stitches knitwise one at a time to RH needle, slip LH needle through the front of these stitches, wrap yarn around RH needle to knit the two stitches together.
st(s) stitch(es)
st st stocking stitch
WS wrong side
Yo yarn over

Flag (make 12)

Using 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles cast on 30 sts.

Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Row 2 (RS): (K2tog, yo) rep to last 2 sts, K2tog.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: K1, SSK, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6 Knit.

Rep Rows 3-6 until there are 5 sts left.

Next row: (WS) Knit.
Next row: K1, CDD, K1.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: CDD.

FINISHING

Draw yarn through remaining stitch and weave in ends. Make 11 more flags the same.
Thread ribbon through eyelets.

New Pattern ~ Portreath

Published on 29/04/201410/10/2022 by Faye2 Comments

**EDIT** Originally published in The Knitter 71, now available as a digital download

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Portreath-reversible-sock-pattern-1 — Reversible socks – the left sock is the ‘wrong side’, the right sock is the ‘right side’

I’m so excited about this pattern. Reversible socks! This came about sort of accidently, I created the stitch pattern, tweaked it in Illustrator and then was swatching to see what it would look like. Happy with the results, I cast on and began sock one. When I reached the heel, I realised I preferred the sock inside out, and decided the sole would need to be knitted in such a way the sock could be worn either way around.

Moss stitch was out – I personally love it, but I know a lot of people loath it, and the prospect of knitting the sole using 4ply yarn alternating knits and purls might put some people off. So I swatched some garter stitch. Man, this yarn looks good in garter stitch! I love the subtle colour changes that are apparent throughout the pattern, but there is something about this simple stitch. Plus, a garter sole gives you a little foot massage and adds a certain squish that you wouldn’t get with stocking stitch.

reversible socks knitting pattern The Knitter 71

The yarn I used is Violet Green Solemate, 100% merino, 400m/100g. It’s lush, try it!

Also in this issue is this gorgeous shawl by Anniken Allis, modelled by yours truly! I had to pop this in as it’s not every day I get made up like a superstar, but also the shawl is beautiful and is getting a lot of love on Ravelry already. Knitted in a fab orange shade of Cashmered’s 3ply Cashmere, I found it really hard to give this back!

Photos by Jesse Wild

My Hat Design Workshop and Gwythian pattern now on iTunes

Published on 09/04/201410/10/2022 by FayeLeave a comment

My Hat Knitting Design Workshop from Issue 63 is now available through The Knitter app on Apple Newsstand, for iPhone and iPad. Not only does this include the knitting pattern for Gwythian, my latest hat design, there is also a 4 page spread on how to design your own hat pattern, and an interview with yours truly!

Quite the bargain, I should say 🙂

New sock pattern in The Knitter issue 70

Published on 31/03/201410/10/2022 by Faye2 Comments

If you’re a subscriber, you might have already received your copy of Issue 70, which features the ‘Platinum Collection’, in celebration of our 70 issues. I love the photography from this shoot, and especially Fiona Morris’ cardigan on the front cover.

My pattern is featured in the sock supplement, along with a sweet pair of yellow socks by Rachel Coopey, and some adaptable ’10 stitch socks’ by Liz Lovick.

Photo by Jesse Wild – Future Publishing

‘Heliotrope’ were designed with Artesano Definition sock yarn, and the pattern is available in 2 sizes. It’s a really fun pattern to get stuck into, as each repeat is so large, you’re done in no time. The yarn really is what it says it is too, the stitches really pop and are well defined. And I love the colour!

Photo by Jesse Wild – Future Publishing

I’m really pleased with this sock design and how the cables flow nicely into the pattern. Worked from the toe up, the heart pattern flows up the front of the foot, and the chain-like cables run up from the heel.

Photo by Jesse Wild – Future Publishing

**EDIT** You can now purchase Heliotrope as a digital download for £4.70 here

Happy knitting!

Fair Isle Hat Pattern in The Knitter 67

Published on 13/01/201410/10/2022 by Faye1 Comment

Apologies to my regular readers for my lack of posts lately, we were on holiday for 4 weeks over Christmas and I couldn’t get the WordPress app to work on my phone!

Issue 67 of The Knitter was released on the 7th Jan and features my new hat design, Kolka. I even made it onto the cover!

I was inspired to make this hat by traditional Scandinavian techniques and began looking at different ways to work the head band. I settled on the Latvian Braid, which is fun to make and looks really effective. There is a masterclass in this issue of The Knitter on how to achieve this.

The hat is knitted in the round on 3.5mm needles using 4 different shades of Milla Mia Naturally Soft Merino DK.

The braid is snug around the ears, and because the rest of the hat is worked using the Fair Isle technique, the hat is double-layered and really warm. Instructions are given for both a slouch hat (pictured) and a shorter beanie style hat for those who prefer.

Also featured in Issue 67 is a gorgeous jumper by Sasha Kagan, a tweedy aran cardigan by Linda Parkhouse and an amazing elephant cardigan by Martin Storey – all things I would like to knit when I get the time!

**EDIT** You can now purchase Kolka as a digital download here

Fair Isle Mittens pattern in Simply Knitting 115

Published on 05/12/201312/11/2023 by Faye5 Comments

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Here is the second of my patterns originally published in the new issue of Simply Knitting. These mittens are seriously cosy, knitted in Blacker Swan Falkland Islands wool DK, which sooo soft! The pattern came about by mistake when I was charting an old vintage chevron pattern and messed it up, so I flipped it over and ended up with this:

The pattern is a simple two-colour standed design which is fun to knit. The mittens are worked in the round, increasing for the thumb, which is then added on afterwards. The pattern is charted clearly and is available in 2 sizes: 18-20cm (7-8in) and 21-23cm (81/4-9) in.

For more information please see the product page here.

Cabled Socks Pattern in Simply Knitting 115

Published on 04/12/201310/10/2022 by Faye3 Comments

I’ve got two patterns in the new issue of Simply Knitting, so I’ll start with these cabled socks, which appear in the free supplement.

Knitted in Rowan Fine Art, I played around with cable slip stitch patterns to show of the variegation of the yarn.

The pattern is easy to learn as the repeat is only 4 rows, which make these socks a great tv knitting project. They are worked top down on 2mm needles, the ribbing designed to flow nicely into the pattern.

This yarn is scrummy to work with – 45% wool, 20% mohair, 10% silk and 25% polyamide, making these socks really soft and cosy! I love how each of the slipped stitches shows up as a different colour.

Simply Knitting issue 115 (January 14) is available for £4.99 on the 6th Dec (in all good newsagents!) You can also purchase online it at Zinio.

The mittens in the top right corner of the mag are also my design – I’ll be posting about them tomorrow!