Ring of Lace Wrap
63" by 10" (158cm by 25cm) Shows off hand dyed lace weight yarn in an ikat like effect. 
Uses 450 yds (~410m) and size #2.5 (3mm) & #10 (6mm) circular needles plus size H (5mm) crochet hook for the casting on and binding off.
$6.00
We have instructions for making this wonderful wrap with only one skein of our fingering weight yarn using size 9 (5mm) needles. Shown below in Butterfly Bush.
Palette of Colors Shrug
Mixing two yarns and 2 textures makes this shrug interesting and tonal in coloring.
Instructions are for 5 sizes (petite - XL) Uses size 6 (4mm) & 8 (5mm) needles. Try our fingering yarn with our angora/merino yarn. Hibiscus or Autumn Sunset with Day Lily. Clematis Vine with Wisteria. Blueberry Patch with Blue Spruce or Snow Shadow. Tropical Sea with Tropical Sea. $6.00
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Pattern plus two skeins of fingering and two of angora/merino. $94.00
All Over Lace Faroese Shawl - All over stockinette stitch with lace. Begins with the center back neckband, then proceeds down in charming lace heart motifs. Graceful lines and flattering to wear. Uses ~1200 yds of 16-18 wpi sock yarn or angora/merino (3 skeins ) on size 8 needles.  $5.00
Elegantly Simple Triangular Shawl - Knit in a shetland feather and fan stitich. Looks much more difficult than it really is. Starts at the lowest point and increses upward so you can stop at any size that appeals. Uses 200 - 1000 yds of laceweight (24-30 wpi) depending on the size you choose, on size 5 needles, depending on the size you want. I made this with angora/merino using size 6 needles. Or spin some singles in one of our hand dyed fibers and make yourself or someone you know a nice warm yet easily knit shawl. $4.00
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 Hanging Vines Stole - Easily adapts to the width you fancy - narrow neck scarf, medium width shoulder wrap or wider shawl. Uses ~ 1 - 9 oz laceweight (24-30 wpi) yarn doubled- or 14 oz fingering/sock weight (15-17 wpi) yarn on size 6 needles. The lace is reminiscent of the leaves and buds on vines hanging vertically over a balcony railing. $5.00
spin this in Blueberry Patch.
Scotch Thistle Stole - A flowing sequence of leaf and flower motifs makes this a beautiful lace stole. Uses ~ 550 yds/ ~545m of yarn-- Try this in Blueberry Patch or Clematis Vine on size US 6 /4mm needles.
$5.50
Pattern plus 2 skeins of Blueberry Patch superwash merino/tencel yarn. $50.50
If you would prefer a different colorway yarn, please let me know.
Sprial Nebula Shawl - Crescent shaped shawl that naturally shapes itself in gently curved lines. It is slightly more than semi circular so sits well around your neck and stays on your shoulders. Excellent for hand spun yarns as it can be knit in bulky, worsted or sport weight yarns. This pattern allows the varigations in your spinning to act as design elements. + $4.00
Troika Wrap-Around Shawl - A wonderfully simple and fun shawl that is shaped like a giant butterfly. Knit in a 3-ball garter stitch technique from the top down. Excellent for using those novelty yarns in your stash. Uses ~600 of each of 3 different yarns in any weights on size 10 & 10.5 circulars. $3.50
More Patterns
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knitting socks
knitting casual and sweaters
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Ivy Trellis Lace Stole
Ivy motifls trailing along a trellis background. Generously sized for cuddling (24" x 76").
Excellent pattern for sock yarn or hand spun in 18-20 wpi. Uses ~1100 yards on size 5 (3.75mm) needles. Suggested gauge is 17 sts/ 4 in over the main lace pattern after blocking. $6.00
Pattern plus 3 skeins of Clematis Vine superwash merino/ tencel sock weight yarn. $69.00
Faceted Gems Lace Wrap
Stunning sculpted lace edging. Worked lengthwise from one long edge to the other.
Patterned for laceweight yarn (>22wpi) on size 4 (3.5mm) needles using ~950 yards. Gauge is 4.75 sts per 4 inches over lace patterns after blocking. Charted and written instructions.
$6.00
Peggy's Shawl 
Easier than it looks, featuring feathered radiating columns of subtly textured lace.
Starts with just a few stitches at the center neckline and increases to create the triangle shape. Makes for a slimming silhouette.
Uses ~1000 yards of fingering (2 - 3 sock skeins) weight yarn with size 7 (4.5mm) needles. Gauge is 7 sts per every 2 inches over lace pattern.
$6.00
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Scarves and Neck Pieces
My Beading Heart Scarf
 Perfect for going to the office, this lightweight sparkly fashion scarf uses doubled laceweight yarns of 400 yds (366m) total. Or use only 200 (183m) yds of fingering or DK wieght yarns with size 7 (4.5mm) needles and size 8/0 beads. Finished size is 56" by 5". $6.00
Wisps of Smoke Ring
A wide scallop-edged yoke that gradually decreases into a tube. Can be worn as a hood type covering or an elegant neck wrap. 
Instructions for 3 adult sizes. Uses #7 (4.5mm) circular needles with dk/worsted weight yarn. Needs about 230 - 290 yds of the main yarn (2 skeins of our DK) and 80-110 yds of the beaded strung yarn. $5.50
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Mobius Zig Zag - a dramatic shaped edge and reversible diagonal lace stitich make this single sided mobius even more wonderful. Knits up quickly. Uses about 200 yards of sport or DK (13-15 wpi) yarn on size 8 needles $4.00
Pattern Knitting Levels
easy + advanced beginner
intermediate
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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
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NeckWarmer and Fingerless Gloves
A simple lace pattern that knits up quickly. I have modified a pattern to be stockinette and added a men's size. This set uses less than 3 ounces of yarn on size 5 needles - circular or double pointed .
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.
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