 | 111 Lucky Number Hat
A warm, any yarn, spontaneous hat or quick headband with ear flap options. Any number is lucky in this hat as you knit the brim to fit and take the numbers from there!
Sizes: from child to adult and adjustable as you go. The only size that needs to be made before beginning is the height of the brim.
Needles: DPN's or one long or 2 circular needles in a size to give you a firm gauge when worked in Garter stitch in your given choice of yarn.
Yarn: 75-100g in ANY weight. This design really suits one with a long colour gradation or short abrupt colour changes.
Intermetiate
Price code A
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 | 136 Christabel Cloche
This stylish hat is formed from a single strip of 72 equilateral triangles. The strip is folded and seamed using Mattress stitch. The brim and lining (optional) are worked in English Brioche stitch. Two contrasting yarns, a single colour or oddments may be used.
Yarn - Fingering weight wool 2 x 50g Main Colour (solid) and 1 x 50g Contrast colour.
Needles - 2 DPN's or straight needles 2.5mm and a circular or full set DPN's 3mm
Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 148 Carnival Cap
Easy intarsia knitting, worked flat with a single invisible seam.
Yarn - Shelridge Ultra fingering weight merino wool 50g/150m. 50g of Main colour and 5g each of 9 contrasts.
Straight needles or a 60cm circular approx 2.5mm.
Beads optional
Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 150 Riblets - a Trio of Hats
A selection of easy to knit ribbed hats for a variety of occasions. Three crown styles along with a selection of colour ideas.
Yarn - Fingering weight wool allow 50 - 100g according to the desired length of hat.
Needles - 40cm circular 2.5mm and a set of DPN's for the crown.
Easy- Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 154 Button Me Hat
An easy to knit ribbed hat which may be decorated to suit every occasion. The button on decorations may removed for washing or for a seasonal change.
Yarn - fingering weight or DK Wool or Wool/Cotton mix. Allow 50 - 100g according to the desired length and colour pattern of the hat.
Needles - 40cm circular and a set of DPN's.. Suggested needle sizes 2.5mm for fingereing weight up to 4mm for Sport weight.
Easy-Intermediate
Price Code A
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 | 155 Carousel Cap
A fun to knit, comfortable to wear hat with a beaded border worked in the round.
Fingering weight, merino wool, Shelridge Ultra 50g/150m. 1 50g of main colour plus 6m of a contrast colour for stripes.
A 40cm-60cm circular needle and a set of DPN's size as determined by your gauge.
Beads optional
Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 160 Domino Baby Bonnet
A qucik gift for a newborn or toddler. A fun to knit comfortable to wear, minimal finishing. Ideal for using up small quantities of yarns.
Fingering weight merino wool, Shelridge Ultra or Celestial Merino.
Small: 20g Main colour plus 10g each contrasts
Large: 20g Main colour plus 10g each contrasts.
Set 3mm DPN's
Easy/Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 173 Sizzling Hot Hat
An ultra warm, two-layer hat with turn up: Using two-colour double knitting with paired decreases.
Sizes: 18-20", 20-22", 22-24"
Celestial Merino or fingering weight wool 50g/160m. 75 or 100g Main colour plus 10g each of 8 contrast colours.
60cm circular needle and a set of DPN's size 2.5mm
Intermediate - Advanced
Price code A
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 | 182 Tancook Hat
A quick and warm, any size hat, worked from the top which may be tried on as you go. The hat is trimmed with 2 cozy brim options, plain or fancy.
Yarn - Any fingering weight wool (3 x 100g) used triple throughout by the Navaho method. Use one colourway or several. A small amount of contrasting waste yarn will be needed (a chunky or worsted will be ideal).
Needles - suggested 8mm. The whole hat may be worked on one long circular (at least 100cm) or on 2 circulars of any length. If working on circulars it is easy to try on the hat as you go. The hat may also be worked on a set of 20cm DPN's.
Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 185 Super-Hero Hat
A warm winter hat using two colour double knitting with paired decreases.
Sizes: 18-20", 20-22", 22-24"
Yarn Celestial Merino or fingering weight wool 50g/160m. 75 or 100g of Main colour plus 75 or 100g of contrast colour.
40 -60cm circular needle and a set of DPN's size 2.5mm.
Advanced
Price code A
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 | 220 Fiesta Mittens
Simple but striking mittens made with a mix of solid colour yarn, with a variegated contrast.
Yarn- fingering weight Merino or fine wool yarn.
Sizes- Child, medium, adult.
Intermediate
Price Code A
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 | 237 Paradoxical Mittens
Featuring a super warm internal cuff, two colour stranding, waste yarn thumb opening and three needle bind off.
Yarn Fingering weight or fine wool 50g/160m. 2 x 50g of contrast colours with a 50g optional for cuff contrast.
Set of short length DPN's size 2.25mm and set of a size smaller DPN's for ribbing.
Intermediate
Price Code A
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 | 291 Pinstripe DK Mittens
A decadent, reversible, double layer mitten for truly cozy hands. Although not a quick knit, this makes for an excellent carry around knitting for the ardent kntter once the pattern is established, The interconnected two layer fabric is made with a basic double knitting technique.
Materials; 75 - 100g each of main and contrast colour Fingering weight yarn.
2.5mm DPN's or can be worked on 1 or 2 circulars needles.
Advanced
Price code B
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 | 305 Bobb(l)y Socks
A very spontaneous sock, knit from the toes up, no swatching required. Bobbles maximize the effect of space-dyed yarn.
Size - multi sizes for adults.
Yarn - DK yarn (approx. 50g = 95-125m)
Techniques - modified set-in heel, Bosnian toe, Turkish heel, bobbles.
Easy-Intermediate
Price Code A
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 | 312 Bicycle Socks
Designed to commemorate a bicycle ride around the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. There are mountains, bumpy roads, an eagle and a moose all on a background of grease-free bicycle chains.
A sock for the knitter who enjoys both detail in their work and warm feet!
Yarn - fingering weight 2 x 50g Main & 1 x 50g Contrast Colour. Use yarns with a strong contrast to show off the design. Alternatively choose a strong contrast and work the background in stripes of all the sock yarn oddments!
Needles - set of DPN's 2.25mm
Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 314 Fiesta Socks
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A wildly cheerful design using a variety of stitch patterns to extract the maximum effect from a hand- painted or space-dyed yarn.
Size - 7 adult sizes
Yarn -any wool-rich sock yarn, approx. 50g = 160 to 205m.
Techniques - cabling, slip sts, textured patts, two-colors-per-round knitting, sideways sock-top, bobbles
Advanced
Price Code B
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 | 318 Tug Boat Socks
Detailed Tug Boats with a sideways sock top, rope cabled heel flap and a little fish around the sole!
Yarn - Any 4ply sock yarn in 75g light Blue: 75g light Olive Green: 10g White and small amounts in Black, Yellow, Royal Blue, Red, Dark Grey and Light Grey.
Suggested needles 2 - 2.5mm set of 5 DPN's
Experienced
Price code A
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 | 322 Godiva socks
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You'll not need to wear anything else!
Ruffle-topped socks with a regal bejeweled rib.
Size - adult ankle sizes 8" - 10"
Yarn - any wool-rich sock yarn, approx 50g = 160 - 205m
Techniques - pre-threaded beading, common heel
Intermediate
Price Code A
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 | 328 Camelot Socks
A garter stitch cuff, knitted sideways, acts as your tension swatch to determine the number of stitches your yarn and needle combination will require.
Fingering weight sock yarn. 75g + 50g + 15g + 5g.
Set of DPN's size 2 - 2.5mm suggested. Plus a set of needles one size larger for cuff.
Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 329 Simply Spendid Socks
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A workshop-style pattern for newer sock knitters or those that wish to understand the universal formula for socks. Packed with hints and tips for basic fine stockinette socks in 8 sizes (to suit yarn/needles/knitters achieving gauges from 6.5 - 8 sts/in).
Size - Any
Yarn - Suits most fingering weight sock yarns.
Techniques - all sock construction techniques for a top-down, common heel and wedge-toe sock, with toe-chimney details for easy and neat grafting.
Easy-Intermediate
Price Code A
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 | 338 Zig Zag Socks
Super-warm socks with bells,concealing an optional secret double knit sole.
Worked as two layers of fabric simultaniously.
Finger weight wool rich sock yarn-100g main, 10g each of 8 contrast colours.
Sizes- to fit ankle 7 1/4-10"
Intermediate skill level,or experienced for the double sole version.
Price Code A
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 | 341 Hot Tamale Toes!
These socks are knitted in reverse stocking stitch, from the top down, with a garter-stitch short-row heel. The cuff is trimmed with exotic foliage and hot peppers.
Sizes: Eight sizes, for ankles measuring 7 inches to 10 inches.
Yarn: Fingering-weight /sock wool, 50g= 160 - 200m
The pattern uses 100g Main color, 50g heel and toe contrast color, 25g foliage color, and a small amount of Hot Pepper color.
Techniques: Garter stitch short-row heel, crochet provisional cast-on.
Intermediate-Advanced
Price Code A
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 | 345 Timberline Toes
A practical sock with a garter stitch short row heel for strength and durability. This design is great to show off the attributes of hand painted or space dyed yarns. It is worked topdown from a crochet Provisional cast on which leads into a Tubular edge to give a smooth, elastic, rounded top.
Needles: Two sets of 5 DPN's 15cm-20cm, one set 2-2.5mm and a second set as least 3 sizes larger for the tubular cast on.
Yarn: 100g Fingering weight
Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 347 Double Diamond Socks
Beaded topped socks with a choice of either diamond waffle or diamond lace motifs.
Materials: 100g sock yarn plus a short length of contrasting coloured yarn for the provisional cast on.
2 sets of 5 DPN's 2.25mm and one sizer larger for the sock top - 2.5mm.
Beads are optional but they add a 'sparkle'!
Intermmediate
Price code B
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 | 349 Harlequin Socks
This picot topped sock is faced to give a comfortable fit and to cushion the beads. The intarsia cuff, which is worked flat, consists of coloured diamonds with smooth sculpted edges created by lines of increases and decreases.
Yarn - Fingering weight 100g of Main colour plus 10g of contrast or assorted solid colours
Needles - a pair of straight and a set of DPN's 2.25mm. The cuff and leg of the sock is worked to and fro before uniting the sock in the round.
Beads are optional but add a certain sparkle!
Intermediate-Advanced
Price code A
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 | 352 Tractor Socks
These socks are dedicated to tractor enthusiasts of all ages! The sock pictured is based on a red tractor but the socks may be modified to represent other makes of tractors by adjusting the colour scheme. An intarsia leg worked flat leads into an-in-the round stranded foot with a tire print motif.
Yarn - Fingering weight - Tractor body, cuff & facing: Red 40g Soil & background: Brown 60g Lettering: Natural 10g Tire Prints: Green 25g Sun: Yellow 5g Sky: Light Blue 30g Grass: Green 20g Tires: Black 10g Overalls: Blue 5g PLUS scraps of yarn for other details
Needles - 40 - 60cm circular and a set of DPN's in 2 - 2.5mm
Experienced
Price code B
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 | 381 Almost Saintly Socks
A truly Holey sock! Loopy edging, frequent scallop holes, a garter stitch short row heel and sole adjustment.
Fingering weight sock yarn. 75g Main colour plus 30g contrast colour used for cuff, heel and toe.
Set of DPN's size 2 - 2.25mm.
Advanced
Price code B
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 | 378 Chequerboard Socks
A toe up, two colour per round trick to create a chequerboard effect without joins. Spice up your self striping sock yarns with this toe up sock. Start with a single yarn, garter stitch, short row toe worked on 2 needles, then knit in the round with a 2 colour per round chequered pattern. This pattern is designed to give a new look to a yarn that would usually give stripes when used singly.
Yarn: Fingereing weight sock yarn with distinct colour changes and a contrasting solid color of same weight. Allow 50g each colour.
Needles: 2 sets of DPN's 15cm or 20cm in 2.25 - 2.5mm and a second set one size smaller (2 - 2.25mm)
Experienced
Price code A
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 | 389 Pinstripe DK Socks
The ultimate warm sock for ultra cozy feet! Made with a basic double knitting technique.
Yarn - fingering weight wool. 1 each 75 - 100g Main colour and contrast colour.
2.5mm needles
Advanced
Price code B
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 | 431 Falling Leaves Scarf
An elegant reversible scarf. It may be worked straight or shaped ascot fashion, both styles have a delightful undulating edge. It is worked as single piece with minimal finishing.
The design is adaptable to many yarn weights; the heavier the yarn the fewer repeats will be required to make a scarf of an appropriate width and length, the finer the yarn the greater the detail. Any luxury fibre, wool or cashmere yarns would give a very soft scarf.
The amount of yarn required wil vary according to the dimensions of your scarf, but by recording the amount used after the Increase section is complete, an equal amount may be reserved to finish the scarf and all remaining yarn can then be used in whole repeats in the central section.
For a DK/Sport , 5 leaf width, 40" straight scarf allow 160m wool.
For a fingering weight yarn, 7 leaf, 40" straight scarf allow 320m wool.
Intermediate
Price code B
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 | 466 Domino Blanket
An easy and practical gift with serious heirloom pretensions, suitable for treasures of all ages. Perfect carry-around knitting, this blanket may be worked from a single yarn, several yarns or from small quantities of many colours / similar weight yarns. It looks ten times as much work as it is, making it one of those high-yield-of-elegance-per-unit-effort projects.
Size - rectangle of any size you wish.
Yarn - any weight (4ply might try your patience, though). But would work with 6 ply sock yarn.
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Intermediate
Price Code B
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 | 467 Promenade Scarves
Simple seed-stitch scarves. Two versions are given, one knitted straight, the other on the bias. Minimal finishing required. Fringes or beads may be added for extra allure.
Size: 6" x 60". Size may be easily adjusted in either dimension.
Yarn requirements: Celestial Merino Hand-painted 4 ply (pictured) 100g (320m / 350 yds) or 350 yards (320 metres) any hand-painted yarn.These scarves may also be worked in heavier yarns; use fewer sts and appropriately larger needles.
Easy
Price Code A
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 | 468 Sea Lettuce Scarf
A spiraling, frilly short-row extravaganza, suited to hand-painted and printed yarns. Perfect travel knitting. Knit width-wise; just keep on knitting until you run out of yarn. Minimal finishing.
Size - Width 20 or 32 sts. Length, entirely up to you and your yarn.
Yarn - any weight. approx 100g
Easy intermediate
Price Code A
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 | 469 Lollipop Scarf
A simple yet entertaining reversible scarf with many possible variations. This may easily be adapted to coordinate with your wardrobe. Use your favorite oddments for decoration and no sewing required.
Yarn - the scarf in shown in fingering weight by may be adapted to work with any weight of yarn. Shown using 100g background colour plus 10 - 20g each of the 6 - 8 contrast colours.
Needles - Straight or circular. The full width of the scarf (32 sts) is the maximum number of stitches used = 5" wide., this was achieved with 3.5mm needles.
Easy-Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 472 Abracadabra Scarf
Easy, between stitch beading magically gives bead stripes in differing directions. The fully beaded scarf requires the least attention but there is an option for working the centre section without beads.
Yarn - Fingereing weight allow 50 -100g denpending on the length-width of scarf you wish for.
Beads - approx 1000 beads size 6.
Needles - Straight or circular suggested 3.5 - 4mm.
Easy
Price code A
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 | 474 Spindrift Scarf
Make a little yarn go a long way with this fun to knit air-filled holes that make a scarf that grows quickly. No finishing required. Adaptable to different weight yarns.
100g (300-350m) Fingering weight wool or wool blend
It is important to have needles with slender tapers for this technique. A size suited to stocking stitch fabric is appropriatee for scarf worked widthwise. Approx 3mm OR a slightly larger size may be used for a scarf worked lengthwise.
Easy-Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 475 Fishtail Scarf
Have fun with holes using cable cast on, scallop decreases,K1 ( 0-K1 ) increases and no finishing!
100g 300-400m Fingering to light sport weight wool or wool blend yarn.
It is important to have needles with slender tapers for this technique. Choose an 80-100 cm circular needle in a size slightly larger than usual for a stocking stitch fabric. 3-4 mm.
Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 476 Spindrift Capelet
A sideways knit, one piece shawl featuring picots, short rows and scallop holes of varying sizes! Two yarns are used alternately to give a flattering vertical element to the design. Good fun to knit, the holey rows require a degree of attention, followed by several relaxing plain rows. After a couple of repeats it falls into a logical sequence. Minimal finishing required.
Yarn - 100g 300-350m Fingering weight wool or wool blend. Main colour S (M.L) 100 (150,200)g Contrast colour S (M,L) 100 (150,200)g
It is important to have needles with slender tapers for this technique. A needle size slightly larger than normally suited to stocking stitch size is suggested. Approx 3.25mm and either long straight needles or an 80cm circular may be used.
Advanced
Price code B
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 | 488 Infinite Entrelac!
Any Yarn, Any Weight, Any Size!
A reversible, expandable ,blanket or scarf, knitted in garter stitch entrelac. Fun to knit and most attractive when knitted in hand dyed yarn or one with a long colour graduation. Requires minimal finishing.
After a few repetitions this becomes an easy project, each square is worked until the available stitches are used up and then its time to move on to the next square!
Shown in Kauni Effectgarn using 4mm needles. 24 stitch x 24 square.
Intermediate
Price code B
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 | 493 Paintbox Scarf
Double knit, reverse stocking stitch squares with a gentle colour shift.
Choose any type of needles but choose a needle size slightly larger than would normally be used for Stocking stitch in your yarn. Sample has been worked on siz 3.5mm.
Yarn - 75g each Variegated and Solid Kauni Effectgarn 100% Wool (100g/400m) Pick colours that are different in colour otherwise the design will not show clearly and it will be tricky to work.
Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 519 Fiesta Vest
This vest is a great way to show off all of the wonderful colours in hand painted yarn. The vest is worked in the round with steeks for front and armholes. Unconventional techniques offer a different finish for the expert knitter.
Sizes - 36 (40,44,48)
Yarn - Fingering weight Main colour 3 (4,4,5) x 100g plus variegated yarns 2 x 100g. Choose variegated yarns with no colours in common with your Mail yarn for best stitch definition. Select the 2 variegated yarns with some colours in common with each other for subtle striping.
Finished sizes - The vest is in finished chest sizes: 36 (40,44,48) ins. Length 19 (20.5,21.5,22.5) ins length can be varied considerably according to taste, allow an extra 50g of Main for every 3(3,2.5,2) ins of extra length.
Needles - Suggested body needle size 2.5mm. Original worked on 2.5mm - body; 2.25mm - facing; 2.0mm - bands.
Advanced
Price code C
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 | 662 Celestial Baby Sweater
An easy-fit, easy-knit sweater with button-shoulders for a baby or toddler.
Size: 6 months - 2 years.
Yarn: approx 425 (460, 690) Fingering weight Opal 4ply, or Celestial Merino.
Techniques:May be knit flat or in the round.
Easy
Price Code A
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 | 683 Baby Venus Cardigan
Seamlessly knit from cuff to cuff using short rows. This design grows faster than the baby! Speedy and great fun to knit. It utilizes short rows, tubalar cast on onto two needles, grafting using waste yarn and a neck insertion. Minimal finishing required.
Sizes 6 (12+) months
Needles - 6.5mm for cuffs and bands you will need at least an 80cm circular needle for the band and DPN's for the cuffs. 8mm DPN's for the sleeves (worked in the round).
Yarn - 120 (150) g Kauni Effectgarn (100g/400m) used triple from a single ball by the Navaho method.
Advanced
Price code B
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 | 846 Opera Bag
A perfect use for a single skein of an exotic yarn or to showcase a fabulous button. Mate plane geometry with subtle elegance and the result is this lovely gift size project. Ideal for knitters on the go. The bag is knitted as a continuous strip of equitateral triangles, trimmed with an l-cord strap and button loop.
Yarn - any type and weight of yarn will work.
Needles - 3 DPN's in a size suited to your yarn.
Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 870 Origami Bags
With a single fold the entire bag is constructed with one piece of yarn! Depending on the yarn used, the bag may be felted.
Yarn - this bag will work with ANY weight. Hand painted or printed yarns will add interest. The quantity of yarn required will depend on the bag and needle size used.
You will require one circular needle of at least 80cm in length plus one spare needle of any type in a size appropriate to your yarn choice.
Easy - Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 871 Mini-Maxi Bag
An easy one-piece project with versatile sizing and minimal finishing. Depending on the yarn used the bag may be felted.
Yarn - This bag will work with ANY yarn. If felting choose a wool yarn (not a superwash). Using hand-painted or a gradually shaded yarn will emphasise the mired corners.
Mini bag shown using Cascade 220 allow 50g (Main + strap = 25g, A & B colour = 10g each, C colour = 5g)
on needles size 7mm
Maxi bag shown using Cascade 220 allow 150g on needle size 7mm
Easy-Intermediate
Price code A
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 | 897 Whirlygig Bags
Tipsy squares all knit together! These tipsy striped squares are created by the directional biasing of the lines of decreases. Each section of the bag is knit onto a previous piece and the whole requires only minimal finishing. Limitless variations are possible.
There are 2 sizes of bag which may be worked in ANY yarn weight.
Needles: Choose a needle size to give you a suitable firm fabric in your chosen yarn. If you plan to felt the bag, you may work at a looser gauge. Use Circular 60 - 100 cm and a set of DPN's for the squares as they become smaller.
Yarn: The bag will work in a wide range of yarn weights and needle sizes. Use yarns of similar weights throughout and you will need equal quantities of yarn A and B.
Easy/Intermediate
Price code A
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