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Knitting Patterns Sailingknitter
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Explore the possibilities for your knitting with new adventures from Terry Liann Morris, the SailingKnitter. I live fullime aboard my sailboat, and am open-ended cruising. After leaving San Diego, California in 2006, I sailed south thru Mexico, down to Central America, thru the Panama Canal, to Colombia, and now the Caribbean. Yep, I'm going wherever my vagabond spirit take me and am knitting all the way.
Update October 2011: Beautiful Guatemala! The textiles are incredible - so colorful and the Mayan people actually wear them daily. I'm so inspired by the floral and geometric patterns. Look for this influence someday in my knitting. The new book "1000 Fabulous Knit Hats" compiled by Annie Modesitt is now available which features some of my hats. The patterns may be found by clicking on the HAT PATTERNS link above.
All patterns are available for download in PDF form (requires that you have Adobe Reader) and payment can be made conveniently through PayPal. NOTE: these are knitting pattern "documents" - not the finished knit items.
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NEW! WOVEN WISPS SOCKS
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Wisps, or bundles of straw are gathered and tied together on the cuff of these lace socks worked from the cuff down to the toe. Then the strands weave their way down the leg and across the top of the foot. Panels of ribbing between the pattern columns give this sock a snug fit and size flexibility. Heel construction is the traditional flap & gusset method. Instructions are given both in charts and written Line-by-Line. You choose to work from the method that you prefer.
Sizes 2: Women's Medium and Large
Materials: 350 to 400 yards (100gr) total sock or fingering weight yarn (approx 100gr)
One set of US size 1 (2.75mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 8.5 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF 
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NEW! SCALLOPED WAVES SOCKS
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 Open scallops top a ribbed cuff on these lacy socks. Even the easy lace patterning has ribbing embedded
into it to assure a nice fit for various shaped legs and
feet. These socks are worked from the scalloped cuff
down to the toe. Heel construction is the traditional
flap & gusset method. Patterning is both charted and
given in line-by-line written instructions. You choose
whichever method you prefer.
Sizes 2: Women's Medium and Large
Materials: 350 to 400 yards (100gr) total sock or fingering weight yarn (approx 100gr)
One set of US size 1 (2.75mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
One set US size 2 (2.75mm) doublepoint needles
Gauge: 8.5 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF 
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NEW! ROADS TRAVELED SOCKS
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Crossing here, there, and often at odd angles, the roads we
travel intersect, thus giving us choices. These lace socks have diagonal “roads” wound around the leg and foot which are created from strategically placed yarn-over increases and k2tog & SSK decreases. Heel
construction is the traditional flap & gusset method. The
pattern is given both by charts and by line-by-line written
instructions. You choose whichever method you prefer.
Sizes 2: Women's Medium and Large
Materials: 350 to 400 yards (100gr) total sock or fingering weight yarn (approx 100gr)
One set of US size 1 (2.75mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 8.5 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF 
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NEW! RUM PUNCH SOCKS
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What could be better than a cold Rum Punch on the
beach in the Caribbean? Perhaps a pair of socks to
remind you of your island vacation by the way the
lace takes a drunken walk along these socks. These
are created using only 6 very easy stitches; just knit,
purl, a centered double decrease, k2tog, SSK and YO.
Heel construction is the traditional flap & gusset
method. The pattern is given both by charts and by
line-by-line written instructions. You choose
whichever method you prefer.
Sizes 2: Women's Medium and Large
Materials: 350 to 400 yards (100gr) total sock or fingering weight yarn (approx 100gr)
One set of US size 1 (2.75mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 8.5 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF 
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NEW! GEMS HAT
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 Colors of gold and precious gemstones such as
sapphires, rubies and emeralds adorn this little cap
within a framework of traditional all-over stranded
pattern. A simple rolled stockinette brim and matching
top knot finish the hat. You may choose to knit in the
colors suggested or choose your own. Charts are given
both in color and simply with the patterning in black &
white. Although this looks complicated, the pattern is
quickly memorized.
Sizes 2: Adult Medium and Large
Materials: Small amounts of 11 different colors of fingering weight wool yarn such as J&S Shetland 2-ply jumper weight. Suggested colors are provided in pattern.
16" circular US size 3 (3.25mm) needle or size needed to obtain gauge
16" circular US size 2(2.75mm) needle
One set US size 3 (3.25mm) doublepoint needles
Gauge: 27sts x 35sts = 4" over stranded Fiar Isle colorwork
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF 
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NEW! BEADED BEAUTY CHRISTMAS STOCKING
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Ribbons of gold and red beads twist down the leg of this
charming Christmas Stocking. The picot edge on the cuff
features gold beads at each peak while the cuff has gold
beads in between garter stitch and fun looped fringe at
the bottom. Stocking is knit in the round. Charts are
given for both the 2-color version as shown as well as a
single color version.
Size: Approx. 6" wide x 19" long
Materials: 220 yards (100gr) Worsted Weight Yarn. Sample knit with Knit Picks “Wool of the Andes” 100% wool.
One set US size 6 (4.00-4.25mm) to 7 (4.50mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
One set US size 5 (3.75mm) double point needles
Approx. 1 oz. each #6 beads in two contrasting colors
Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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MIX-IT-UP CHRISTMAS STOCKING Stranded
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Corrugated ribbing, fair isle and Scandivanian designs of your choice. Select your own motifs (charts) and create a unique Christmas stocking for your family, pet or friends. Knit in the round in worsted weight yarns, this stocking will surely become a treasured heirloom. The “afterthought” heel is worked last. Let your imagination and/or colors run wild.
Motifs include Peppermint Swirls, Starmints, Bells, Ornaments, Reindeer, Bow, Peaks & Stars, Christmas Trees, Holly Swag, Puppy Paws, Puppy Dogs, and border options.
Size: Approx. 5 1/2" wide x 17" long
Materials: 220 yards (100gr) Worsted Weight Yarn divided among several colors as desired. Samples knit with Knit Picks “Wool of the Andes” 100% wool
One set US size 6 (4.00-4.25mm) to 7 (4.50mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" over stockinette stranded colorwork
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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MIX-IT-UP CHRISTMAS STOCKING Intarsia
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Choose your own motifs (charts) and create a unique Intarsia colorwok Christmas stocking. This stocking is knit flat on two needles and then seamed from the toe to the cuff up the back to finish. Motifs include: Tree Lights, Pile of Gifts, Christmas Tree, Gingerbread Man, Candy Cane Stripes, Ornaments, Stars, Gifts Under the Tree, and Color Blocks.
Size: Approx. 5 1/2" wide x 17" long
Materials: 220 yards (100gr) Worsted Weight Yarn divided among several colors as desired. Samples knit with Knit Picks “Wool of the Andes” 100% wool
One pair US size 6 (4.00-4.25mm) to 7 (4.50mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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MIX-IT-UP CHRISTMAS STOCKING Textured
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Choose your own motifs to create a unique Christmas stocking. The Textured Knits & Purls version is knit in the round and features traditional Scottish and Scandinavian pattern stitches. The short row heel is worked after the leg and before the foot motifs.
Motifs include Pine Trees, Snowflake & Ladders, Star & Ladders, Double Moss, Diamonds, Indian Corn, Diamond Star, Tinsel, Narrow Diagonals, Double Diamonds and several border options.
Size: Approx. 5 1/2" wide x 19" long
Materials: 220 yards (100gr) Worsted Weight Yarn. Sample knit with Knit Picks “Bare" Natural 100% wool
One set US size 6 (4.00-4.25mm) to 7 (4.50mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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TEXTURED TRADITIONS SOCKS
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 The traditional Scottish and Scandinavian patterning which is created with simple knit & purl stitches makes a richly textured sock. The cuff is topped by a picot hem and features 1x1 ribbing. Heel construction is the traditional flap & gusset method. Motifs are charted.
Sizes 2: Women's Medium, Women's Large/Men's Medium
Materials: 300 to 375 yards (100gr) total sock or fingering weight yarn in a solid color.
One set of US size 1 (2.25mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 8 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF 
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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SOCKS
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 Celebrate the holidays with Christmas socks. These socks are knit from the cuff down to the toe and feature the heel flap and gusset construction. Stranded colorwork is used to produce the designs and corrugated ribbing. Patterned areas are worked from charts.
Sizes 2: Women's Medium, Women's Large/Men's Medium
Materials: 325 to 400 yards (100gr) total sock or fingering weight yarn in 4 solid colors approx 20 (25)grams each of Red, White, Green, and Blue
One set of US size 2 (2.75mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
One set US size 1 1/2 (2.50mm) doublepoint needles
Gauge: 7.75 sts = 1" over stranded colorwork patterning on larger needles for leg
8.5 sts = 1" over stranded colorwork patterning on foot
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF 
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PORTOBELO SOCKS
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  EASY! The combination of easy knit and purl stitches creates a dramatic mosaic pattern in these socks. The patterning resembles the stone block work of the Spanish forts in the historic Caribbean town in Panama which still can be seen today. This highly textured sock is quite comfortable and warm too.
Sizes 3: Women's Medium, Women's Large/Men's Small, Men's Medium
Materials: 325 to 400 yards (100gr) sock or fingering weight yarn in solids, heathers, or semi-solids
One set US size 1 (2.25mm) doublepoint needles or size needed to obtain gauge
One set US size 0 (2.00mm) optional
Gauge: 8 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF 
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GINGHAM & LACE GLOVES
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Delicate lace and stranded knitting mimicking old-fashioned gingham fabric adorn these women’s gloves. To change the colors of the gingham patterning from pinks to something else, simply choose a light and a dark shade of the same color (greens, blues, etc.) The lace and gingham patterns are given in both line-by-line as well as in chart format, you choose which method you prefer.
Size: Women's Small, Medium, and Large
Materials: 200 yards baby or fingering weight yarn
US Size 1 (2.25mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 8 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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MEDALLION Cables Socks
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Large medallion cables emerge from 2 x 2 ribbing, play down the leg, then disappear with just the tiny cables and ribbing running along the top of the foot. Two choices are given for your heel; a traditional slipped stitch heel pattern or continue the ribs & cables down your heel.
Size: Women's Medium
Materials: 400 yards sock or fingering weight yarn
US Size 1 (2.25mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 0 (2.0mm) double point needles
cable needle
Gauge: 8 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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ISLA BUENA SOCKS
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Traditional two-color stranded colorwork in the Fair Isle style adorn the legs and feet of these socks. Choose your favorite 5 colors. Cuff is knit in a strip of garter stitch and joined to form a band. Sock is constructed from the top down with a traditional heel flap & gusset shaping at the ankle and a wedge toe.
Sizes (2): Women 's Medium & Women's Large/Men's Medium
Materials Required: 20-50gr (80 - 200yd) EACH of five colors of sock or fingering weight yarn, US size 1 (2.25) double point needles
Pattern has charts for the designs
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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SCOTTISH FLEET Mittens
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 Fishermen have worn sweaters decorated with simple knit and purl designs for hundreds of years. The designs on these mittens are traditional patterns found among the Scottish fishing fleet; diamonds, ladders, and purled ridges. Instructions are given in both the line-by-line written method and charts. You choose whichever method you prefer.
Sizes: Women's Medium, Women's Large/Men's Small, Men's Medium
Materials Required:300-350yds sock or fingering weight yarn
US size 1 (2.25mm) double point needles or size needed to obtain gauge
1 yard smooth waste yarn
2 stitch markers
Gauge: 8 sts = 1" over stockinette
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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FLOWER PATCH SOCKS
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Tiny flowers decorate this sock in a pattern reminiscent of patchwork quilts or a field of flowers. When choosing yarns it would be best to use a solid color that does not have any of the colors in the multi-colored yarn so that the motifs stand out better. Sock is constructed from the top down with a traditional heel flap & gusset shaping at the ankle.
Sizes (2): Women 's Medium & Large
Materials Required: 100gr sock or fingering weight yarn - 50gr of solid color, and 50gr of a contrasting varigated yarn (162-180yds each) US size 1 (2.25) double point needles
Pattern written with line-by-line instructions and charts
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF 
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HANDSOME DEVIL SOCKS
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The textured two-colored patterning of this sock is accomplished by only knitting with one color at a time! How about using your school’s colors or favorite sports team? Another interesting option is to use one solid color and one contrasting variegated or hand-painted yarn. The pattern stitch is described both by line-by-line instructions and by a simple chart, knit from whichever makes you more comfortable.
Sizes (3): Women 's Medium, Women's Large/Men's Medium, Men's Large
Materials Required: 100gr sock or fingering weight yarn - 50gr of each color (162-180yds each) US size 1 (2.25) double point needles
Pattern written with line-by-line instructions and charts
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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GANSEY GAYLE HAT
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**This is the pattern for the hat pictured in the new book "1000 Fabulous Knit Hats" by Annie Modesitt** Knits, purls and bobbles accent this hat inspired by traditional Guernsey sweater patterning. This fun and simple-to-knit little hat is knit in the round. Instructions are given in both the line-by-line written method and charts. You choose whichever method you prefer
Sizes (2):
Women's Medium (18 1/2" finished circumference)
Women's Large/Men's Medium (21" finished circumference)
Materials Required:
175 (200) yards DK weight yarn
US size 6 (4.0mm) 16" circular and double point needles Gauge:6 sts = 1"
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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BEADED BAUBLE ORNAMENT
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 Create a unique decoration for your Christmas tree or simply display on its own. Directions are written with both a chart and line-by-lie instructions - choose your favorite method.
Size: Approx. 3" not including tassel
Materials Required:34yds sock or fingering weight yarn
190 glass seed beads size 8 or 6
US size 1 (2.25mm) double point needles
Polyester fiber fill
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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CARTAGENA SOCKS
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A band of vertical eyelet lace combined with a band of multicolored stockinette with purl ridges are easy to knit and create a unique sock. Sock is constructed from the top down with a traditional heel flap & gusset shaping at the ankle and a wedge toe.
Sizes (2): Women 's Medium & Large
Materials Required: 50gr (175 - 200yd) EACH of two colors, one solid and one multicolored or handpainted sock or fingering weight yarn, US size 1 (2.25) double point needles
Pattern written with line-by-line instructions and charts - choose which method you prefer to knit from
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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YANERIS SOCKS
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Decorate your socks with tiny cable crosses and dropped stitches. Yes! Drop stitches on purpose! Sock is constructed from the top down with a traditional heel flap & gusset shaping at the ankle and a wedge toe.
Sizes (2): Women 's Medium & Large
Materials Required: 100gr (350-400yds) sock or fingering weight yarn US size 1 (2.25) double point needles
Cable Needle
Pattern written with line-by-line instructions and charts - choose which method you prefer to knit from
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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SNUGGLE TIME BABY SET
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Easy - really! A blanket with a matching little hat makes a sweet gift for baby. Garter stitch borders, slip stitch color patterns and easy eyelet rows combine to make a snuggly baby blanket. Instructions are given for two sizes of the hat. You choose to work from either the chart or the line-by-line instructions for the blanket.
Sizes:
Blanket 21” width x 27" length
Hat (2) 0-3mos, (3-6mos)
Materials Required:
1200 yards total sport weight yarn; 900 main color, 450 contrasting color
24" circular needle US Size 6 (4.00mm)
Gauge: 6 sts = 1" overall
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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DANA-MARR SHAWL
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Hand-painted yarn and the traditional Feather and Fan lace pattern combine to create this triangular shawl. Knit from the neck edge down, increases are made every other row to shape the shawl while borders are knit in garter stitch. By increasing the needle size, twice, as the shawl is worked, the lace patterning enlarges. Final edging is a set of simple crochet loops.
Size: Finished & blocked size approx. 72” wide at upper edge, and 30” along center back
Materials Required: 800 yards sport weight yarns or 4/2 cotton
24” circular needle US Size 6 (4.25mm)
24” circular needle US Size 7 (4.5mm)
24” circular needle US Size 8 (5.0mm)
4 stitch markers
Crochet hook for lower edging
Gauge: Your gauge will change as you change needle sizes throughout, and will vary with type of yarn used.
Pattern written with line-by-line instructions and charts
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF
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HEIRLOOM CABLED ORNAMENT
Just a small amount of yarn and a few hours of your time, and you can make one of these cabled holiday ornaments. The shape is achieved by using short rows on the garter stitch top and bottom. Ornament is knit back and forth in rows then stuffed for a 3-D decoration.
Size: Approx. 4” long not including corkscrew tail
Materials Required: Small amount of fingering weight yarn Smooth cotton yarn for provisional cast on Wool unspun roving material or polyester fiber fill
US size 1 (2.25mm) needles
Gauge: 8 sts per inch overall
Pattern has charts for the cabled areas
Price: $5.00
Available in PDF Download
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TINY TREASURES BABY SOCKS
Adorable little socks for those special new arrivals! These handknit socks create quite a stir at baby showers. Just be sure to keep a stash of completed pairs around as once your friends and co-workers see them, you'll have plenty of requests for more (ask me how I know).
Size: Newborn to 6 months
Materials required: Small amounts of fingering/sock yarn US Size 0 (2.00mm) double point needles
Gauge: 9 sts per inch over stockinette stitch
Price: $4.00
Available as PDF download
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FAIR ISLE HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS
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Use up those leftover bits of fingering weight yarn and make some of these delicate fair isle ornaments reminiscent of the center whorls of traditional tams. 3 designs to knit: Snowflakes, Starburst or Kaleidoscope
Size: approx. 3" in diameter
Materials required:
Small amounts of fingering weight yarn
1 set US size 1 (2.25mm) double point needles
Gauge: 8 sts per inch
Price: $5.00 Available as PDF download
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EYELET & BOBBLES BABY HAT
**This is the pattern for the hat pictured in the new book "1000 Fabulous Knit Hats" by Annie Modesitt** Adorn your little one in this sweet hat with lacy eyelets and bobbles in a contrasting color! Hat is knit in the round with a simple rolled edge brim. The top is gathered together with a satin ribbon through a row of eyelets.
Size: 14 1/2" in circumference unstretched. Fits babies 0 to 9 months.
Materials Required: Cotton DK weight yarns such as Patons Bumble Bee Baby Cotton, 90 yards each of 2 colors US size 5 (3.75mm) double point needles
Gauge: 5 sts per inch over eyelet patterning
Pattern written with line-by-line instructions.
Price: $5.00 Available as a PDF

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RAKU FELTED BOWLS
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Raku is a process that potters use where they place red-hot clay bowls in a bucket of dry leaves. This creates beautiful one-of-a-kind results from the smoke of the leaves and different temperatures. They never know what the end result will look like.
Felting your knitted items knit in multicolored yarns is much the same as you never know what you’re going to get, but it is all beautiful. Let the yarn do the talking in these simple-to-knit rolled-edge felted bowls. Plus, after knitting and before felting, add interesting “bobbles” by using river rock or marbles tied into the fabric with rubber bands if you want a truly freeform look! Bowls are knit in the round from the top down.
Size: Approx. 6 to 8" diameter depending on felting process
Materials Required: 100% wool heavy worsted weight such as Kureyon by Noro US size 13 (9.00mm) double point needles
Pattern written with line-by-line instructions.
Price: $5.00 
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3-D FAIR ISLE ORNAMENT
Show your love for the fair isle knitting technique by creating one of these 3-Dimensional holiday ornaments.
Size: approx. 3" wide & tall not including tassel
Materials Required: Small amounts of fingering weight wool or sock yarns 1 set US size 1 (2.25) double point needles
Gauge: 8 sts per inch Price: $5.00
Available as PDF download
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SUPER EASY WRIST WARMERS
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Knits & purls create the patterns on these wrist warmers/fingerless mitts. You choose the arm length and the motif (4 available) for the back of the hand. A chart is provided for each motif, or you may use the line-by-line written instructions. The thumb hole is simply shaped as you knit the palm – no picking up stitches later - super easy!
Size: Approx. 7" square
Materials Required: Worsted weight yarn (200yds) US size 6 (4.25mm) double point needles for Women's Medium size
US size 7 (4.50mm) double point needles for Women's Large or Men's Medium size
Pattern written with both charts and line-by-line instructions.
Price: $4.00 Available in PDF 
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SIMPLE & ELEGANT SPA CLOTHS
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Three (3) different spa cloths to knit. Starting with the Basketweave Spa Cloth, these little beauties use only the simplest stitches. You can create elegant Spa Cloths for yourself or to give as gifts. Wrap your cloths with ribbon and tuck in a small bar of handmade soap or bath salts for a quick and welcome gift!
Size: Approx. 7" square
Materials Required: Worsted weight cotton yarn such as "Sugar 'n Cream" US size 8 (5.00mm) needles
Pattern written with line-by-line instructions
Price: $3.00 Available in PDF 
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NEW WAVE COLORS HAT
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**This is the pattern for the hat pictured in the new book "1000 Fabulous Knit Hats" by Annie Modesitt** Go for more color in your life! Mix it up with bright color combinations in this stranded colorwork design.
Size: Adult medium
Materials Required:
Fingering weight wool, approx 400 yards in 10 different colors
24" circular US Size 1 (2.25mm) needle
24" circular US Size 3 (3.25mm) needle
1 set US Size 3 (3.25) double point needles
Gauge: 15.5 sts and 17 rows = 2" in two-color stockinette in the round
Pattern has all charts in color
Price: $5.00 Available in PDF download
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JAUNTY CAP
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**This is the pattern for the hat pictured in the new book "1000 Fabulous Knit Hats" by Annie Modesitt** Two strands of worsted weight are held together to knit this warm, tweedy newsboy style cap. Knit in the round, the ribbing of the brim is flexible enough to fit most adults and stay on even on windy days. Short-rows in the front shape the crown, and a seed stitch bill finishes the look. Add a brim decoration of if you desire.
Size: Adult Medium
Materials Required:
Worsted weight wools approx. 250 yards
16" circular needle US Size 9 (5.5mm)
1 set US Size 9 (5.5mm) double point needles
Gauge: 4 sts x 5 rows = 1 inch in stockinette stitch
Price: $4.00 Available as PDF download
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MORE Patterns for your knitting pleasure coming soon...
WHERE am I? Visit my blog SailingKnitter to see where we are in our travels aboard our sailboat cruising the Caribbean islands of Honduras and mainland Guatemala
terry smith
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