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Yarn & Rag
Sheep Doll to sew: 01-do
Cut and sewn doll pattern from hand-woven or commercial fabric. The "wool" is
scraps of leftover yarn, or rag strips. I've even made it with lace.
Irish Cable-Knit Sweater
Knitting Pattern 02-sw
Knit in the round from the top down. Can be made to almost any size. It's easy
to fit because you try this knit sweater on as you go.
Best Socks
Knitting Instructions 03-so
Easy to follow basic sock instructions in this knit pattern-- anyone can follow these instructions
to turn a heel! You'll learn to enjoy making socks from your first pair. Basic
instructions can then be used for unlimited variations.
Color & Texture Sweater
Knitting Pattern 03-sw
This sweater is knit in the round from the neck down. The stitch pattern is created by dip-dying yarn. Then
you knit one color and purl the other. Interesting . . . everyone will wonder
how you did it! Easy to get it to fit any size. Fun to knit.
MultiPattern Scarf
Knit Pattern 04-as
This scarf knitting pattern uses ten stitch patterns combining the knit and purl stitch. Perfect
for the knitter wishing to increase skills.
Cathedral & Lace
Tam Knitting Pattern 04-ht
Lots of variations for knitting Tams. From the top down, or start at the brim. Many colors are possible in these versatile
patterns -or- or try to knit a tam with lace, in the round.
Entrelac Socks
Knitting Pattern 04-so
A beautiful sock to knit! Bright colors make this project and extraordinary
showpiece. After you learn how to do it, you'll be hooked. Clear instructions
for turning the heel.
Entrelac Sweater
Knitting Pattern 04-sw
This sweater is knit from sleeve to sleeve. Diagrams help with the entrelac. The
dimension of the squares determines the size. Entrelac knitting is taught with
easy diagrams. This is an oversized, bulky sweater that can knit to any
size.
Llama Vest
Knitting Pattern & Chapeau (Hat) 05-vs
Three shades of yarn and entrelac knitting creates an exotic look in this knit
vest. Knit from the
shoulders down. Llama, design is knit into shoulders. Easy to read instructions
for the entrelac. Pattern includes instructions for matching entrelac hat.
Moss St Vest
Knitting Pattern with Gloves 06-vs
Worked from the shoulder down, this vest has a nice-fitting shaping on the back
yoke that is created by short rows. This
vest is sure to fit. Gloves are knit in the round to match.
Two Button Rag Sweater
Knitting Pattern 07-sw
Knit from the neck down. Highlighted with a band of color on yoke, and cables on
the body. It's easy to get it to fit because you try it on as you go. Knitting
this sweater is very relaxing.
Lace Vest
Knitting Pattern 07-vs
Easy-to-do lace knit pattern, with intermingled cables on this vest. It is easy to size.
Square-shaped vest starts at the shoulders and works down.
Fluffy
Hat Knitting Pattern, with Mittens 08-as
Fun loop-knitting stitch makes a fluff around the face. Attached scarf keeps
your neck warm. Easy two-color knitting pattern on top of hat matches mittens
and leg warmers.
Cable Yoke Sweater
Knitting Pattern 08-sw
Begun at the neck and knit down so you can try for fit as you knit. Diagrams
help with the cables. A nice mix of cable, color and stockinette stitch. This
sweater is very beautiful when done.
Angora & Pocket Bunny
Cut-and-Sew Doll Pattern 09-do
A couple little weaving or sewing projects for Easter. I like to make Angora
Bunny out of angora yarn woven on my little scarf loom. Cut out simple pieces,
and sew into this attractive little toy.
Pine Forest Hat
Knitting Pattern Set 09-ht
Make a hat that really fits! Variations for hat, face mask and headband. You can
knit this hat with any yarn, and get it to fit any size with our easy
calcualtions.
4-ft Cactus
(Weaving Pattern - Project) 10-cr
A unique decoration for home or business. Made from four scarves which are woven
on a small loom. Inside is PVC pipe and stuffing.
Crochet Sheep & Llama
Pattern 10-do
These cute sheep are 4" and 3" tall. Llama is 7". Quick and very
cute. This crochet doll pattern is great for left-over scraps of yarn.
Shawl Collar Sweater
Knitting Pattern 10-sw
This knit sweater is worked from the bottom up, with gussets at armpits - large collar
keeps your neck warm. Easy color design is fun to do. This sweater can be
made to any size, with many types of yarn.
Crochet Cotton Vest
Pattern 10-vs
This vest can be made with any fiber, but I crocheted my prototype with cotton.
It is nice in a lighter gauge yarn. Perfect
take-along project. Crochet small blocks, then stitch them together.
Sitting
Sheep with Sweater Cut-and Sew Doll Pattern 11-do
This cute doll is made from hand-woven material -- or use store-bought material and knit him a
sweater. Cut-and-Sew pattern pieces can be increased to make a larger doll.
EarFlap Hats
Knitting Pattern 11-ht
This ear flap hat can be knit many ways, in the round, flat or on a knitting machine. With our
without color design. Can also be made lined. Keep those ears warm with
this tradition
Cable-One-Side Vest
Knitting Pattern 11-vs
This attractive vest is knit with one easy cable. A good project to
improve your knitting skills. Cables are quite fun to do. Worked from the bottom up - with matching
hat.
Star Hat, Mittens and Headband
Knitting Pattern 12-as
Nordic knit stars enhance this exotic knit hat set. Two color knitting in the
round is easy to do by following the stitch charts.
Double Knit Bear
Knitting Pattern (the cutest!) 12-do
Quick (even addicting) - and oh! so cute! This little doll bear is knit in the round on two needles
(double knitting). One of my favorite patterns. Use up all your scrap yarn. Make
them tiny or big. The perfect gift.
Sleeve to Sleeve Sweater
Knitting Pattern 12-sw
This sweater is knit from side to side which creates vertical stripes. A bottom
color pattern is added. The top of this sweater can be made knit on a knitting machine.
Weaving a Fold
Instructions 12-wv
Weave a blanket twice as wide as your four-harness loom. You can also make fun
tubes for bags and pillows.
Jointed 20" Teddy
with Outfit Cut-n-Sew Pattern 13-do
This sewing pattern is for an adorable bear doll that can be made with material from any small loom.
Of course, you can also buy material to sew this cute doll. Knit overalls
and woven vest.
Baby Heart Cardigan
Knitting Pattern13-bb
Lace hearts rim this knit baby sweater. Knit from the neck down with variations for many
sizes. Easy bootees to match. Can be made to many sizes, even larger children.
Color &
Cable Vest Knitting Pattern 13-vs
This exotic vest is knit from the shoulders down. It combines cable knitting,
colors and lace. Very beautiful when finished.
Circular Bed Cape
Knitting Pattern 14-as
Wrap up with a good book and this snuggly knit cape. Cables and lace patterns enhance
this easy project. Knit from the collar down. Can be made to virtually any size.
Lots of texture.
Bunny-Sheep-Dog
Head (supplement to 13-3) 14-do
Supplement to Jointed Teddy, above. Make him into your favorite animal with a
different head.
Patchwork Sweater
Knitting Pattern 14-sw
Most SpinCraft Patterns are knit in the round, but this is a wonderful
exception. The seams are the design element. Colorful contrasting stitching
joins eight rectangles. Sew it together with bright colored yarn using a special
stitch. Knit by hand or can be knit on a knitting machine.
Drop Spindling (fast!)
Instructions 14-wv
Learn to spin FAST on a spindle! Instructions are clearly written with lots of
illustrations. Contains trouble shooting tips.
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Christmas Socks Knitting & Weaving Pattern 15-as
Your choice - make an easy-cut woven sock, or get out the knitting needles and
work intricate Nordic or Argyle patterns. Socks are nice and big to hold lots of
present. Great Christmas socks to give as gifts.
Wimples
(Lace Knitting Pattern) 15-ht
Lace tube knit in a straight or shaped form. Gorgeous! Wimples are perfect for
exotic fibers.
Knit
Slippers & Crochet Slippers 15-so
Quick to knit or crochet in any size with any yarn. Thick and warm.
Side to Side Vest
Knit Pattern 15-vs
Cardigan or pullover. Can be made on a knitting machine. Unlimited style
variations on this attractive vest. Because it is knit side-to-side it retains
its shape well when worn. Pattern includes variation to add sleeves and turn it
into a sweater.
7 Color Socks & Gloves
Knitting Pattern 16-as
Lots of color patterns are easy to knit into these socks and gloves. Very bright
and colorful! Use up all those left-over scraps of yarn.
Crochet Hat, Tam, Band
Pattern 16-ht
Quick to crochet this hat in any size. Tam crochet pattern is also quick
and easy to fit. Pattern also includes instructions for nice crochet
headband.
Aran Cardigan/Saddle Shoulder
Knitting Pattern 16-sw
Knit this sweater from the bottom up, all in one piece (no seams to sew later). Interesting
cable patterns. For shoulders/sleeves cables start at the saddle shoulder and go
all the way to wrist. Nice fit on the shoulder, like shoulder pads.
Pointed Vest
Knitting Pattern 17-vs
Attractive knit vest, and styled enough to wear with a suit dress. Knit side to side so
that it is easy to shape the points in front. Can be made with hand needles, or
on a knitting machine.
Triangular Shawl
Knitting Pattern & Tam 17-as
The lace patterns are easy to knit from these instructions. Increases are done in center of shawl.
Knit a tam to match.
Poopy Sheep
Crochet Pattern
& Clothespin Sheep and Llama Roving Pattern 18-do
Do you have a sense of humor? Poopy Sheep is crocheted and filled with black
jelly beans which "poop" out the back hole. "Clothespin Sheep and
Llama" are made from roving.
Baby Bunting
Knitting Pattern 18-bb
Hooded baby bunting is knit with lace design down the front. Crocheted version is a
simple saque.
One Piece Blouse
Knit or Crochet Pattern 18-sw
This pattern is modeled after an ancient shirt-shaping design that was used with
furs and skins before the advent of weaving and knitting. It translates
perfectly into our modern mediums. All you do is make a square with well-placed
slits, and then fold it over for the arms. Short sleeves come to the elbow.
Sometimes called the "Bog Shirt.:
Two Needle Socks
Knitting Instructions 19-so
Seam goes up the side. You can use this technique to make socks with a flat-bed
knitting machine. Perfect for the beginning sock knitter. This type of sock is
also a great way to add reinforced bottoms and heels to your project so the sock
won't wear out so quickly.
Scoop Neck Sweater
Knitting Pattern 19-sw
The texture pattern stitch on this knit sweater pattern is created with a sequence of
knit-purl stitches. Gusset at armpit. Sleeves are picked up and knit down to the
cuff. A beautiful pattern to knit! Can fit any size.
Pointed Ski Hats
Knitting Patterns 20-ht
Can be made with one or two points. Use bright colors. Kids love them. Can be
knit on a knitting machine.
Shrugs
Knit, Crochet or Weaving Pattern 21-as
This exciting shawl is a rectangle with cuffs. It's your chance to practice new
stitches - or use some thick bumpy yarn and make it warm and snug. Can be made
on a knitting machine. Knit, crochet, or you can even weave it.
Dancing Slipper Socks
Knitting Pattern 21-so
Dancing figures are having a lot of fun on this sock. It's knit with two colors.
Reinforce the bottom and you can go dancing in it too.
Lace Cardigan with Saddle Shoulder
Knitting Pattern 21-sw
Sweater is knit from the bottom up. Sleeves are joined at gusset. Decrease for
yoke and finished in saddle shoulder. No need to shape the neck, it's like
magic!
Hemp Jewelry
Craft Pattern 22-as
Get in on the hottest new rage! These attractive fiber necklaces can be made
with handspun hemp or twine. A good excuse to buy cool beads. Get the kids in on
the fun.
Turtle Vest
Knitting Pattern 22-vs
Great in cotton with a southwest design. The yoke on this vest is knit all in
one piece. Shape is created by decreases. Easy and exotic at the same time.
Finger Mittens
Knit Pattern 23-as
Two variations. One is a mitten with a pointer finger. The other has short
fingers with a flap that folds over when it's cold. Hunters love these and they
are often called "Hunter's Mittens."
Cocoons
Weaving, Knit or Crochet Pattern 23-sw
Lovely wrap made with your choice of stitches. It's a big square with a slit.
Its elegance is created by the particular way it drapes on the body.
Afghans
Knitting Patterns 23-wv
Two afghan variations: Panel Afghan & Cable Join Afghan. Knit one panel for
each or your sheep in the panel Afghan, you'll remember them forever. Or make
blocks and join them with an attractive cable in the Cable Join Afghan.
Easiest Vest Ever
Knitting Pattern 23-vs
The most versatile and easiest vest ever. Armholes and neck are knit on the body
in one piece by casting on for the sleeve, and making raglan decreases. It can't
go wrong. You'll end up making many variations of this basic pattern.
Wrist Warmers
Knitting Pattern 24-as
Keep your wrist warm and the rest of your hand stays warm. Especially if made
with exotic fibers like angora. Two styles, easy lace or colorful star.
Favorite Things Sweater
Knitting Pattern 24-sw
Make it with your favorite color patterns. Charts are given for llamas, skiers
and dancers. Sweater starts at the bottom and is knit all in one piece. No seams
to sew up later. Then you decrease for collar, sleeves are picked up and worked
to wrist.
Log Cabin Rug
Crochet Pattern 24-wv
Two rug projects. One made with a loop stitch, the other Irish Crochet.
Tucked Scarf
Knitting Pattern 25-as
This pattern gives two versions. One is a garter-stitch scarf that is very easy
to make. Second version is an exotic knit lace scarf that will become a
favorite.
Aztec or Field of Sheep Hat
Knitting Pattern 25-Ht
Tube hat with Aztec face and fish, or make a field of sheep. Special
from-the-top-down design makes it easy to get the right fit. This will become a
favorite hat pattern.
Short
Sleeve to Sleeve Sweater Knitting Pattern 25-sw
Start at one sleeve, knit through the whole body of this sweater, and end up at
the end of the other sleeve. Very fun to do. This sweater features a colorful
band added to the waist at the end.
Leaf Lace Vest
Knitting Pattern 26-Vs
Knit this lace vest to any length with attractive lace scallops at the
bottom. A perfect fairy-vest.
Backstrap Loom Instructions 26wv
This ancient loom is so easy to make and use. Weave while riding in your car, or
on summer vacation.
Christmas
Ornaments Knit Instructions 27-as
Lots of little things for your tree. Little socks, sweaters, and mittens. Very
colorful
Nordic Mukluks
Knitting Pattern 27-so
Perfect foot-warmers for after skiing or for snuggling on the couch. Leather
bottom make them practical. Bottoms are cut from leather, or purchased
elsewhere.
Field of Sheep
Sweater Knitting Pattern 28-Sw
This sweater is knit from the bottom up with easy decreases for yoke. It is made
all in one piece so there are no seams to sew up after you are finished. You can
add as many rows of sheep as you like!
Easy Crochet Vest
Pattern 29-Vs
This vest starts at the bottom, and then shapes easily to the collar. Top is
created by simple decreases. You'll be amazed how it works. Pattern contains
variation to do this vest in Irish Crochet Stitch.
Sure to Fit Cardigan
Knitting Pattern 29-Sw
This basic shape never goes wrong. Knit from the collar down so you can try
it on as you go. If you get the collar to fit right, the whole sweater will grow
into the right shape. Instructions also included for pullover version. Add your
own design elements.
'Til
the Yarn Runs Out Vest Knitting Pattern 30 Vs
Start at the top and keep knitting until you run out of yarn. Perfect for when
you are not quite sure if you have enough yarn to finish a project. Nothing will
be left over as you stop when you run out of yarn! My version has both lace and
texture stitches, but you can add anything you want to your version.
Akha Spindle Instructions 30-Wv
This little spindle from the hill tribes of Thailand is a dream for spinning
cotton and other fine fibers. Learn how to make your own and whiz it off your
leg.
Gloves, Mittens & Scarves
Knit Patterns 31-As
These basic patterns are easy to make for any size hand. Add your favorite flare
in unlimited variations.
Entrelac Vest
Knitting Pattern 31-Vs
A good introduction to entrelac knitting. Worked from the neck down with stylish
shaping. Nice fitting pattern with short-rows to shape the back yoke.
V-Neck Cardigan
Knitting Pattern 31-Sw
Knit from the top down with a modified raglan - I used several types of lace on
my version. Can be made to any size. It fits like a dream!
Many Headbands
Knitting Patterns 32-As
Keep the ears warm on windy days. Knit, crochet, lace and colors.
Toe-Up Socks
Knitting Instructions 32-So
Yes, you can knit socks the other way -- starting at the toe. In fact, this is a
great way to get a sock to fit perfectly as you can try it on as you go.
Features easy-to-turn heel instructions.
Saddle Shoulder
Sweater Knitting Pattern 32-Sw
Knit from the bottom up with many textured (knit/purl) stitches. A beautiful
showcase for a nice white or light colored yarn. Finishes with a saddle shoulder
into a sleeve. Is made all in one piece, and easy to get it to fit right.
Love is Blind Bear
Cut-and-Sew Doll Pattern 33-Do
He has no eyes - but he sure is cute! 12' bear can be increased to any size. A
cut and sew pattern that can be made from handspun material or store bought.
No Measure Hats
Knitting Pattern 33-Ht
I wanted to sit down and knit a hat without knitting a swatch, so that's what I
did! Starts with a garter st band, and knits up. Unlimited variations.
Shepherd's Vest
Beginning Knit Pattern 33-Vs
Simple shape for beginning knitters. Knit as a rectangle with a hole in the
middle for the neck. Folded over at the shoulders. These instructions contain
two neck variations.
Flared Leg Warmers
Knitting Pattern 34-So
Keeps your ankles and feet warm too. Flared bottom fits nicely over shoes to
keep rafts off. Easy to knit with no measuring and no swatch.
Holding Hands Mittens
Knitting Pattern 34-As
Take a walk with your honey and hold hands inside the joined mitten. A great
Christmas gift for your favorite couple.
Top Down Saddle Shoulder
Sweater Knit Pattern 34-Sw
Another great way to knit a sweater with easy calculations. This one starts up
at the collar and saddle shoulder. You can try it on as you go to get a perfect
fit. I did mine with over ten colors of spindle spun yarn in various
combinations of texture stitches.
Lace Leg Warmers
Knitting Pattern 35-As
Keeps your ankles and feet warm too. Flared bottom fits nicely over shoes to
keep drafts off. Easy to knit with no measuring and no swatch!! Comes with lace
version.
Hooded Cardigan
Knit Pattern 35-Sw
Knit from the collar down with a modified raglan yoke. Hood is picked and
finished after body is complete. Uses our special "no measure" method
to get a great fit for any size person.
Slip Stitch Hats
Knitting Patterh 35-Ht
A wonderful three-colored pattern knits around your head to join in a perfect
fit. Can be made to any size. A good project for scrap yarn.
Spindle Blouse
Lace Knitting Pattern 36-Sw
Something to do with all that spindle yarn (or any kind of yarn for that matter
. . .) This blouse is another "no-measure" sweater that starts at the
collar and increases down through a raglan yoke.
Cable Hat
Knitting Pattern 38-Ht
Knit a hat with really fits. This attractive hat has two cables along the
side.
Wrap-Around Shawl
Lace Knitting Pattern 38-As
A beautiful lace shawl made in an unusual way. So easy to knit, but it looks
complicated when done. This shawl starts in the center, t the neck, and grows
until it is done.
Russian Spindle Instructions 38-Wv
Learn how to spin cashmere on the exotic Russian lap spindle.
Knitting
Socks on Circular Needles 39so
This is an ingenious technique. Two circular needles are used to knit a tube.
One half of the tube is worked off the points of one circular needle, and the
other half rests on the band of the second, which has just enough bend to give
the working needles the angle they need. While not really faster than knitting
with four double pointed needles, this technique is certainly less intimidating
to the beginning sock knitter.
Summer
Lace Vest Knit Pattern 39vs
Start at the yoke, and knit down until it is done. Starts with a simple faggot
lace, then changes to a feather and fan pattern.
Rectangular Pullover
Easy Knitting Pattern 39sw
Knit in easy rectangular pieces, and sewn together. This traditionally pieced
sweater is a great beginner's project. Features three-quarter sleeves, and a
square collar.
Socks
on Circular Needles, from the Toe Up 40so
Knitting on circular needles is perfect for a sock knit from the toe up. The
advantage of this is that you can get the foot done, and then make the cuff as
long or short as you like. As with any SpinCraft Pattern you can use this basic
shape and add color or texture designs that strike your fancy.
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