Knitting Patterns
See below for all my published Knitting Patterns, including patterns published in Knitting Magazines around the world!
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Ribbed Bag of Many Things
The Ribbed Bag of Many Things came about as something I made up for my roommate to put her headphones and mp3 player in, but it could be used to hold just about anything — dice, pencils, and more!
This free pattern is available as a download on Patreon as well as Ravelry. If you would like an accessible large-print version of the pattern, please use the Patreon download link above.
Caley Fisherman’s Rib Scarf
If you’re in need of a quick and easy scarf pattern and you want to try out the trendy and classic Fisherman’s Rib, Caley is the scarf for you. The vertical stripes and two-color rib that’s reversible is easy to love and easy to knit while watching TV.
The scarf is written for a single size, but very easy to adjust to whatever amount of yarn you have!
This pattern is available on the I Like Knitting Website.
Tributary Hat
The Tributary Hat was originally designed for a friend of mine who wears winter caps over visors and baseball caps, so I wanted a hat design that had enough positive ease to accommodate that. After some experimentation, this hat was born!
This free hat pattern can be found in Knotions Magazine
Diamonds and Lace Scarf
This lace scarf is made from less then 350 yards of worsted-weight yarn. It's perfect to use up those orphan one or two skeins that are left over after making a sweater!
Available exclusively to Patrons of Sarah Dawn’s Designs
Ar Lan y Môr Socks
The Ar Lan y Môr (Welsh for ‘by the seaside’) Socks were inspired by the ripples of seaweed and other water plants that grow just below the waterline of many lakes, rivers and seas around the world, as well as the imagery of the Welsh folk song of the same name – flowers and grasses rippling beside the sea.
The garter and stockinette stitch lace gives the socks some stretch without being too snug on the leg. The leg and foot length are both adjustable to the wearer’s preference, and the stitch pattern is complicated enough to keep some interest, while simple enough to be ‘television knitting’. These socks are knit from the cuff down, the heel is a heel-flap and gusset, and the toe is seamed with kitchener stitch.
The lace stitch is charted and written, this pattern also has an accessible large print option that is compatible with screen-reading software which includes the written instruction.
Garden Lace Socks
These socks come from several ideas, but the biggest one was the idea of travelling lace leaves. I fell in love with this motif the first time I saw it, and this seemed the perfect place to use it! When I was working the partial garter rib, it reminded of a newly sown garden, all in neat lines. Hence, the name of the socks was a relatively easy choice!
These socks are knit cuff-down, with a standard heel flap and grafted toe. While the sample was knit on dpns, the pattern is written to be knitted using any circular knitting method. The lace motif is both written and charted. Instructions are given for two sizes.
Ice Cream Sundae Socks
These socks were the result of playing with yarn and stitch dictionaries. I wanted a stitch pattern that would show off variegated yarn and keep it from being 'ugly'. The Ice Cream Sundae Socks were the result!
These socks are knit from the cuff-down, with either double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop method. They use a heel flap and gusset heel, with an slip-stitch heel flap for additional durability. The instructions are written; the lace pattern is both charted and written.
Instructions are given for two adult sizes.
Luckenbach Socks
These cabled socks come in two versions: one is a tall sock with calf shaping, and one is a shorter sock, without shaping.
Sized in 4 adult sizes, with a 6.5 inch to 8.75 inch (16 to 22 cm) foot circumference. Calf Circumference for tall socks: 11.25 (12, 14.5, 16.25)inches, (28 30, 36, 40.5)cm.
Available in Nomadic Knits Issue 10!
Marianna Shawl
The design for this large square shawl came about after exploring the beautiful Stitch Patterns of Gannet Designs. They seemed the perfect stitch patterns for the mesh lace of a larger shawl.
The shawl is knit in the round from centre out. The edging is knit flat and joined to the shawl as you work.
Necessity of Innovation Legwarmers
These legwarmers came about because “Necessity is the Mother of Invention!” And, because I wanted legwarmers I could remove without taking off my boots. These lace and cable leggings are knit flat, and then fasten up the side of the leg with either buttons or a zipper -- directions for both are included!
They’re available in 7 adult sizes!
Pine Cone Gloves
These gloves came about as, and I quote: “the hand knit version of the nylon gloves you can find in a dollar store.”
I wanted a pair of gloves that were lightweight, but very snug to the hand, perfect for spring or early fall, or, to layer under other mittens or gloves during winter.
The Pine Cone Stitch pattern uses only knits and purls to create a fun, textured stitch that I instantly fell in love with! So it seemed only natural to put these two ideas together to knit up a pair of lightweight gloves in fingering-weight yarn.
They’re available in 4 adult sizes.
Spiralling Star Fingerless Mittens
The idea for the Spiralling Star Fingerless Mittens came from an online knit-along which challenged participants to create something using the Star Stitch pattern. While swatching, I found a particular version of the Star Stitch that created a spiral effect, and these mittens were born from that!
These fingerless mittens are worked from the cuff-up in the round, with the Star Stitch pattern continuing onto the thumb gusset. The top cuff, bottom cuff, and thumb are edged with 1 by 1 ribbing.
Spring Leaves Market Bag
The inspiration for this Market Bag came from the (now defunct) Ravelry Designer’s Challenge with the theme of “spring awakening”.
The bag starts with a pinhole cast on. Increases are worked into a leaf lace pattern to form the base of the bag. The leaf lace transitions to a lace mesh, and finishes with a garter stitch edging. A twisted cord allows for easy carrying and helps to keep the bag tied shut!
Statement Cable Scarf
The Statement Scarf was developed to be a quick-knit project with Malabrigo Mecha -- a glorious, squishy, garter-stitch scarf with one central cable to make a statement! (Link above is an affiliate link, meaning I get a commission if you make a purchase - there's no extra cost to you!)
The scarf is worked flat with bulky yarn, making it a perfect project for a beginner who wants to branch into cables! It uses mostly garter stitch, with a cable pattern on a background of reverse stocking stitch. The cable instructions are both charted and written. It is written for one size (which uses almost exactly two skeins of Malabrigo Mecha!) but is easily adjustable to the amount of yarn you have.
Statement Cabled Socks
The Statement Socks are specifically designed to be beautiful heavy socks, perfect for cold winter weather or for participating in winter sports!
The socks are knit cuff down with a slipped-stitch heel flap and grafted toe. The cable instructions are both charted and written. The pattern comes in multiple adult sizes; and is further adjustable to your own foot for a proper fit!
Woodland Hat
The design for this hat came about thanks to two things: first, the (now defunct) Ravelry Designer’s Challenge, based on a woodland theme, and second, my roommate needed a new hat!
She wanted something that was thick and warm with a brim that could fold up over the ears. So, I started experimenting with different hat designs, but most of them didn’t seem warm enough. After trying various knitted linings, I came up with this idea. It’s thick, warm, and heavy enough to keep all but the worst of the winter winds out!
The result is a cabled hat knit in the round from the brim up, using a provisional cast on to create a double-layered, lined hat. It is completely reversible, so you don’t have to worry about which way you wear it!
Wrought Mithril Hat
The design for this hat came about from the Initiate Knit Design Challenge, hosted by Francoise Danoy of Aroha Knits.. For the initial prompt, I drew inspiration from the vertical lines of wrought-iron fencing and the leading of stained glass. The result is a hat that's lightweight, but still warm, and a great layering piece!
The Wrought Mithril Hat comes in 3 adult sizes, and is knit in the round from the brim up, using small cables and twists. Decreases are done within the cable pattern for the crown; and the top is secured by running the end of the working yarn through the live stitches.
Crochet Patterns
See below for all my published crochet patterns!
Chevron Stitch Hood and Scarf
This hood pattern started with the fact that I wanted a hood and scarf that even a newcomer to crochet could make! It was inspired by this beautiful but, simple, crochet lace stitch pattern.
By adding some seaming to make a hood, a beautiful, unique accessory is created that even a beginner can make!
This free pattern is available as a download on Patreon as well as Ravelry. If you would like an accessible large-print version of the pattern, please use the Patreon download link above.
Alpine Hat
This hat was one of my early forays into crochet design, worked up in the wonderfully squishy and dense Alpine Stitch! The hat comes down over the back of the neck and over the ears, with a dense stitch pattern to keep the wind away and the sizing runs a touch large, to go over headphones, ponytails, and hair buns! It starts at the crown with a crochet magic loop, then increases out to the full head circumference. The Alpine Stitch tends to curl, so a few rows of single and double crochet round out the bottom rim.
Cherry Blossom Hat
This hat was inspired by the cherry blossoms blooming in spring. The air is still cool, and sometimes, there's even still a touch of snow!
This hat is designed to be a spring/fall hat, perfect for that half-skein of leftover sock yarn. You can get two hats (depending on size) from one standard (400 yard) skein of sock/fingering yarn!
Hat comes in two adult sizes; and is worked from the brim to the crown in the Berry Stitch Pattern.
Cosmic Crochet Cowl
This cowl came out of a desire to find a crochet stitch pattern suitable for a skein of variegated yarn! Often, variegated yarn can turn into an ugly mess of colours, and I wanted to avoid that, so after much experimentation, the Cosmic Crochet Cowl was born!
Pattern is in US terminology.
This cowl is available in five different lengths, each adjustable to the amount of yarn you have.
Garden Trellis Fingerless Mittens
These mittens are a sister pattern to the Garden Trellis Hat; done in the same yarn -- the amazing Scuttleship Romney from Bobolink yarns. They are designed for four adult sizes, and a customizable cuff length, too!
With simple bobbles and post stitches, it's a good introduction to slightly more 'adventurous' crochet, while still being simple enough to work on while watching tv or commuting on the train.
The palm is done in alternating rows of sc and dc to create a denser fabric that helps protect the palm of your hands..
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