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HeartStrings Patterns           hs logo

by knitwear designer Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer

Clearly written, comprehensive instructions written with the intention of inspiring knitters in making their own heart-felt creations.

All patterns are printed on acid-free archival quality paper inserted into 3-hole sheet protectors.

 

"Should I fall asleep with my knitting in my hands, I will remember to check for signs of progress when I wake up."  Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Caps and Hats

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doily berets

Lacy Doily Beret

Quick and easy beret to make with only 125 yards of fingering yarn.   Pattern designed especially for us.  Makes an excellent quick present.

Uses sizes 3-6 (3.25-4mm) 16" circs

$5.00

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- 140 yds (128m) of Panda Superwash merino /bamboo /nylon yarn (a $6.50 value) and the pattern for only $10.00.

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scalloped juliet

Scalloped Juliet Cap - soft scallops frame your face in this stylish cap knitted in a modified feather and fan lace stitich.  Uses only ~ 85 yds of bulky yarn on size 10 needles. ball of yarnball of yarn $4.00

Oooh this one is an easy one day project!  pic in Roses for You very soon. Hugs the head and stays over your ears so makes an excellent warm hat. Try knitting a this in a soft yarn for a quick No Hair Day hat as well.

Kit includes a skein of bulky yarn in your choice of colorway, size 10 dpns and the pattern, all in a clear plastic bag with handles.

$26.50

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bella's beaded hat

Bella's Beads Cloche- a flapper style hat, but named after Bella Abzug,  a feminist politician, who always wore hats.  Uses 105-125  yards of heavy worsted weight yarn on size 8 & 6 needles. ball of yarnball of yarn $5.50

Luxe Hat - luxe hat

another design for luxury yarn.  Spin up 3- 4 ounces of some soft fiber that you have been eyeing.  Uses ~ 120-130 yards of sport or DK weight yarn (14-17 wpi) on size 7 needles.  ball of yarn $5.00

Make this with our Luxe Spin Hat Kit---  Spin up 4 oz of black or charcoal (let me know your preference) silky soft alpaca/tencel and 1 oz of lovely white angora top,

Uses only ~ 120-130 yards of sport or DK weight yarn MC (14-17 wpi), and 12 yards of bulky CC.  On size 7 dpn needles.  ball of yarn

All this plus size 7  7"needles. and the pattern for $29.50.

 

norwegian hatNorwegian Braid Hat - A roll brim hat designed for luxury yarn.  Soft and comfortable to wear. Uses only 110-125 yards of  worsted weight (12 wpi) yarn on size 9 needles. ball of yarn  $5.00

Felted Beret

felted beret Knit a hat for an elephant and then watch it magically transform in the washer into a lovely beret. Knits up fast too. Excellent for using up some beginner handspun yarn.

Sized for Small (up to hat size 7) [Medium (hat sizes 7 to 8), Large (hat size 8 or larger)]. About 4 ½ [5, 5 ½] 2-ply worsted weight wool yarn (not superwash). Yarn is used doubled throughout at 3 stitches/inch (before felting) on size US 11 / 8 mm needles.ball of yarn   $4.00

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More Patterns

  socks

shawls and stoles

casual and sweaters

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Gloves and not

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Filigree Lace Ensemble

filigree lace hat wristlet and dickey

A lacy look in layering without bulk

3 in one pattern of a reversable neck warmer, coordinating fingerless mitts and hat.

Sizes adult small/med to lg using 110-125 yds (100-115m) sport weight yarn on size 6/4mm needles.

$6.00

Beaded Offset Chevron Hand Warmer

beaded chevron mitt pattern

The beauty of lace is further embellished with sparkling beads.

Uses 554 size 8/0 (3mm) glass seed beads and ~125yds of fingering weight yarn on size US 1 (2.25mm) needles.

Contains charted and line by line instructions.  $6.00

 

Fine Filigree Fingerlings

3 styles -wristlets, hand warmers and mitts --that look complicated but are simple to knit.lace fingerless gloves

adult petite to med/lg with fingering yarn. Uses only 85yds/78m - 235 yds/215m on size 1/2.25mm needles   Gorgeous in angora/merino.

$6.00

Simple beaded Wristlets and Sock -Not Cuffs

A perfect teen item

4 easy styles of beaded-garter (or not)  cuffs that give you the freedom to explore color and use up some leftover sock yarn.beaded cuffs

sized for 7" (17.5cm) circumference unstretched on size 1/2.25mm and 2/2.75mm needles using only 75yds/69m - 100yds/91m

$5.00

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mitts- fingerless or not

Beaded Lace Cable Mini Study

Delicate and lovely.  Explore adding beads on a small project.

beaded cuffs  4 variations

Use up some of your leftover laceweight stash (less than 50yds/46m needed) or perle cotton.

$6.00

Dickeys/NeckWarmers

for everyone

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Side to Side Dickey

side to side dickey Perfect for variegated yarns. Knit flat in stockinette from one shoulder to the other and then the neck stitches are picked up and ribbed.  Takes only 200-250 yards or 3-4 oz of worsted weight yarn on size 7 needles. Comes with directions for 3 sizes.

ball of yarn$4.50

 

V - Collar Dickey

v collar dickeyTry this one in a soft fuzz yarn. Collar shapes "magically" with a clever bias-knit twisted rib pattern.  Adult medium. 220 yards of sportweight yarn, at 5 ½ stitches/inch, on size US 6 / 4.0 mm needles

ball of yarnball of yarn$4.00

Scrunch - Turtleneck Dickey

Fast and easy.

Fits adult med - large.  Uses sizes 4 & 6 (3.5 & 4mm) needles with approx 200yds of sport weight yarn. scrunch turtleneck dickey pattern

ball of yarn+

$4.00

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dickeys
 

 

Pattern Knitting Levels

ball of yarneasy       ball of yarn+ advanced beginner

ball of yarnball of yarnintermediate    

  ball of yarnball of yarnball of yarnadvanced

 

 

 

Use up those leftover ounces watch cap hat pattern

leftovers hat pattern

Uses size 10.5 circular or double pointed needles and  about 3-4 ounces of yarn.  

ball of yarn

The pattern is free. To receive it as a gift, make a donation of $1 to our Heifer International Fund and it will be emailed to you as a pdf attachment.

Under the fence,

Catch the sheep.

Back we come,

Off we leap.

A rhyme to teach children to knit.

 

In through the front door,

Once around the back,

Peek through the window,

And off jumps Jack.

A rhyme to teach children to cast on

 

Knit yourself over,

Invite a friend too.

Leap frog over,

Lie down Sue.

A rhyme to teach children to cast off.