Updated!

I have finally updated!

I’m not sure how I got so far behind, but all of my patterns are now here! Since my last update I have been published in Jane Austen Knits and released several self-published designs. My children’s patterns Navy Pier and Olga have both done quite well, and I have added several art deco-inspired accessories (with more to come!) this spring.

Stay tuned for some tips and tricks! I have written up a post about substituting yarn that I hope will be helpful, and am working on the site layout so that it will be easy to find and use. I appreciate your patience!

Dorothy Cloche

Knitted from the brim up, Dorothy is the second in a series of 1920s-inspired cloches, following Ginger. Dorothy starts with a garter brim and decorative portrait frame created with short rows. Using two gorgeous shades of Malabrigo Rios (or your favorite worsted weight hand dyed yarn) this is a challenging but fun knit!

If Dorothy and Ginger are purchased together, OR if you have already purchased Ginger, Dorothy will automatically be half price.

SIZE
baby [toddler, child/tween, teen/adult small, adult large]

MEASURES
16.75 [18.25, 19.75, 21.3, 22.85] inches

GAUGE
21 sts and 28 rnds equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch
with larger needles

YARN
Malabrigo Yarns Rios (100% Merino, 210 yards/100 grams)
Color A—1 skein Coco, Color B—1 skein Glazed Carrot

NEEDLES US #5, 16-inch circular and set of 5 DPNs
US #3 16-inch circular
Or needle size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
8 stitch markers (1 distinct for end of round)
tapestry needle to weave in ends large
decorative button or brooch (optional)

PATTERN NOTES
Choose a size that is as close to your actual head circumference as possible. Dorothy works best with no ease to a small amount of positive ease. Shown in Adult Large on a 22.5-inch head.

Although the brim begins with a larger number of cast-on stitches, it does not have much of a flare to it because of the smaller gauge. For more flare, try casting on (and decreasing) more stitches.

SKILLS NEEDED
Knitting in the round, short rows, decreasing.

Photos by Leah Coccari-Swift, technical editing by Joeli Caparco.

Anatidae

Anatidae is the animal family that includes ducks, swans, and geese.

I based this textured cowl on the popular quilt pattern Flying Geese. Both are made up of triangles that look like geese flying in formation.

I love the way the simple pattern of knits and purls showcases the beautiful hand-dyed yarn!

SIZE
One size, customizable

MEASURES:
Circumference: 24 inches
Height: 8 inches

GAUGE
Fine Gauge: 6 sts per inch
Medium Gauge: 4 sts per inch
Heavy Gauge: 3.25 sts per inch

NEEDLES
Fine Gauge: US #4/3.5mm, 24-inch circular
Medium Gauge: US #8/5mm, 24-inch circular
Heavy Gauge: US #10.5/6.5mm, 24-inch circular
Or needle size to obtain gauge

YARN
Fine Gauge: 1 skein SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Fine (50% Merino, 50% Silk, 380 yards per 100 grams)
shown in Blackberry
Medium Gauge: 1 skein SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK (100% superwash merino wool, 256 yards per 115 grams)
or SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted (100% superwash merino wool, 200 yards per 115 grams)
not shown (see note below)
Heavy Gauge: 1 skein SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Chunky (100% Merino, 120 yards per 100 grams)
shown in Saffron

NOTIONS
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

PATTERN NOTES
Instructions are given for fine gauge with medium and heavy gauges in brackets: fine (medium, heavy). Size may be adjusted by casting on 16 more or fewer stitches. Each repeat will add or subtract 2.75 (4, 5) inches.

For the medium gauge, choose DK for a drape-y look like the fine gauge sample, or worsted for a more shapely cowl, like the heavy gauge sample.

Please note: the heavy gauge sample used every inch of yarn. Consider purchasing a second skein as insurance. (You can always make a hat to match with the leftovers!)

The shawl pin is by Designs By Romi, from the Elements collection.

Technical editing by Joeli Caparco, Photographs by Leah Coccari-Swift

Ginger Cloche

Knitted from the top of the crown down, Ginger is a 1920s-inspired cloche with an asymmetrical brim, knitted with worsted weight yarn at a tighter-than-recommended gauge for a firm fabric that will keep its shape without the extra step of felting. Choose a contrast brim color for an extra pop of color!

SIZE
baby (toddler, child/tween, teen/adult small, adult large)

MEASURES
16.75 (18.25, 19.75, 21.3, 22.85) inches

GAUGE
21 sts and 28 rnds equal 4 inches in st st with larger needles

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

YARN
Malabrigo Yarns Rios
(100% Superwash Merino, 210 yards per 100 grams)
2-color version: MC—1 skein Piedras, CC—1 skein Sunset
1-color version: 1 skein Teal Feather

NEEDLES
US #5, set of 5 DPNs or long circular for magic loop
US #5, 16-inch circular
Spare DPN for i-cord (if using magic loop)
US #3, 16-inch circular
Or sizes needed to obtain gauge

PATTERN NOTES
Choose a size that is as close to your actual head circumference as possible. Unlike many hats, Ginger works best with a small amount of positive ease. Shown in Adult Large on a 22.5-inch head and Adult Small on a 21-inch head.

SKILLS NEEDED
Knitting in the round, increasing, short rows, i-cord bind-off.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ginger is part of the Malabrigo Quickies program. Thanks to Malabrigo for providing yarn for this pattern, and especially thanks to Alex Tinsley for her support.

Thanks to Joeli Caparco for technical editing and to my top secret test knitters, Sarah and Cathy, for their excellent feedback. And thanks to Leah for photos and for modeling the single color version!

Olga

SIZE
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24 months){2-3, 4-5, 6-7 years}

MEASURES
Chest: 18 (19, 20.5, 21, 22){24.5, 26.5, 28.25} inches
Intended to fit with 2-2.5 inches positive ease

YARN
Three Fates Eponymous Sock, “Rubber Ducky”
Top:1(1,1,1,1){1, 2,2}skeins
Tunic: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2){2, 2, 3} skeins
If using a CC for trim, you will need approx. 50 yards
Top is shown in Isager Strik Alpaca 2 with Koigu KPM trim

NEEDLES
US #3 (3.25mm) 16- or 24-inch circular
US #3 set of 5 DPNs (sleeveless version needs just 2)
Or needle size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE
26 sts and 32 rows equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch

OTHER MATERIALS
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Button

Technical Editing by Joeli Caparco

Navy Pier

Navy Pier combines masculine and feminine elements; garter stitch and stockinette; variegated and solid yarns.

Suitable for a boy or a girl, and fun to knit! In twelve sizes to fit just about any child you can find.

SIZE
Newborn (0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24 months) {2T, 4T, 6, 8, 10, 12 years} (shown in 2T and 6 years)

MEASURES
chest: 16.5 (17.5,18.75, 19.75, 21, 22) {23, 25.5, 27.75, 29, 31, 33} inches

TO FIT
chest: 15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20) {21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28, 30} inches

YARN
Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted, 225 yards per 100 grams Color A: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) {1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2} skeins.
Shown in Navy Pier (2T) & Pioneer (6 years)
Color B: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) {1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2} skeins.
Shown in Sage (2T) & Cookie’s Deep Dark Secret (6 years)

NEEDLES
US #7 40-inch circular or 24-inch circular and DPNs
US #6 24-inch circular
Or needle size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows equal 4 inches in st st with larger needle

OTHER MATERIALS
6 stitch markers
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Tapestry needle
3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) {4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7} 1-inch buttons

Technical editing by Joeli Caparco.

Lydia’s Tunic

Finished Sizes: 2T (4T, 6, 8, 10 years).
Yarn: Louet Euroflax Sport (100% linen; 270 yd [247 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #14, Caribbean blue (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins; #01, champagne (CC), 1 skein.
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16 (24, 24, 24, 24)” and 40″ circular (cir) and set of 5 double pointed (dpn), size 4 (3.5 mm) 40″ cir and set of 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) 1/2″ buttons, tapestry needle

Main image is copyright 2012 Interweave Press.

Lux Cowl

This feminine cowl features diamond lace and is flared at the bottom to sit pretty on your collar bone. Designed for a single skein of special yarn.

Diamond lace pattern is both written and charted.

SIZE
One size

MEASURES:
Circumference: 20 inches
Height: 8 inches

GAUGE
16 sts and 24 rnds equal 4 inches in st st

NEEDLES
US #8 (5mm) 16-inch circular
Or needle size to obtain gauge

YARN
SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Aran
(50% Merino, 50% silk, 185 yards per 100 grams)
1 skein, shown in Tumbled Stone

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Technical editing by Joeli Caparco.

Gracefully

A garter lace edging makes this simple hat as special as the yarn it’s knitted from! Perfect for the whole family, and using just one skein of Koigu Kersti—or about 50 grams of your favorite dk or light worsted yarn.

The hat’s name is a little bit of a pun: my model is my daughter Grace, but I also like the way the garter lace curves gracefully around the wearer’s face.

SIZE
preemie (baby, toddler/child, tween, adult)

MEASURES
13 (15, 17.25, 19.5, 21.75) inches
Intended to fit with 0-1.5 inches negative ease

YARN
Koigu Kersti (100% merino, 114 yards per 50 grams)
Adult hat shown in color #1115
Toddler/Child hat shown in color #2129
1 skein for all sizes; please note that the adult size uses the full skein and some knitters may require a second skein.

NEEDLES
US #7 DPNs or 16-inch circular and DPNs
US #6 DPNs or 16-inch circular
Or needle size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE
18.5 sts and 28 rows equal 4 inches in st st with larger needle. Row gauge is not crucial, but may effect yarn requirements.

OTHER MATERIALS
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Technical Editing by Joeli Caparco.