Explore the possibilities for your knitting with new adventures from Terry Liann Morris, the SailingKnitter. Knitting is my passion and I love to share what I have discovered when I play with yarn. I hope you enjoy exploring this website and the patterns I've developed. When you have knit any one of these projects, send me a photo and I will add it to the slideshow! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments! NEW! Check out the FREE PATTERN page! All patterns are available for download in PDF form (requires that you have Adobe Reader) and payment can be made conveniently through PayPal.

RAKU FELTED BOWLS - New! 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 Available in PDF

EYELET & BOBBLES BABY HAT - New! 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 in PDF

SUPER EASY WRIST WARMERS - New! 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   Gauge: 5 sts to 1” Pattern written with both charts and line-by-line instructions.    Price: $4.00 Available in PDF

SIMPLE & ELEGANT SPA CLOTHS - New! 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   Gauge: 5 sts to 1” Pattern written with line-by-line instructions.    Price: $3.00 Available in PDF

RHAPSODY HAT Repeats of a single traditional Fair Isle pattern decorate this picot edged hat.  The two-color stranded color stockinette provides additional warmth as well as decoration.   Sizes (3): Adult Small - 18" circumference Adult Medium - 20" circumference Adult Large - 22" circumference   Materials Required: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn, Approx. 150 yards solid color for Main Color, 150 yards Contrasting Color B, 25 yards Contrasting Color A, and 10 yards Contrasting Color C  US size 5 (3.75mm) 16" circular needle US size 5 (3.75mm) double point needles   Gauge: 6 sts to 1” over two-color patterning   Pattern written with both chart as well as line-by-line instructions - you knit from the format that you prefer.    Price: $5.00 Available in PDF

ALPINE HAT Traditional Fair Isle patterns adorn this warm and cozy hat for alpine skiing, snowboarding or walking about the big city. Choose to knit with either solid color yarns, or use a variegated or hand-painted yarn for the contrasting color. The two-color stranded color stockinette provides additional warmth as well as decoration.   Sizes: Adult Medium   Materials Required: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn, 150 yards solid color for Main Color, 125 yards solid contrasting color or varigated yarn, and 10 yards of a second contrasting color if desired.  US size 6 (4.25mm) 16" circular needle US size 6 (4.25mm) double point needles   Gauge: 5 sts to 1” over two-color patterning   Pattern written with both chart as well as line-by-line instructions - you knit from the format that you prefer.    Price: $5.00 Available in PDF

AKKOL HAT Combine a couple of solid color yarns with a variegated yarn for eye-catching patterning! This  hat has a wide hem which provides a double layer of fabric over the ears. The stranded colorwork also provides additional warmth as well as decoration.   Sizes (3): Adult Small, Medium, and Large   Materials Required: Worsted weight yarn, 150 yards solid color for Main Color, 75 yards each of solid contrasting color and varigated yarns.  US size 6 (4.25mm) 16" circular needle US size 8 (5.00mm) 16" circular needle US size 8 (5.00mm) double point needles   Gauge: 5 sts to 1” over two-color patterning   Pattern written with both chart as well as line-by-line instructions - you knit from the format that you prefer.    Price: $5.00 Available in PDF

COZY CABLES SOCKS Ribbing and cables combine to make a comfy sock. The leg cables open up to show off their garter stitch centers, then the simple cables and ribbing of the cuff are repeated down the instep. Sizes (2): Women’s Medium and Women’s Large/Men’s Medium Materials Required: 460 yards (100g) Fingering/Sock yarn US size 1 (2.25mm) double point needles Gauge: 8 sts to 1” over stockinette stitch Pattern has charts for the cabled areas Price: $5.00 Available in PDF Download

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

NEW WAVE COLORS HAT 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

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

BRICKWORK HAT Get creative with your colors and knit up a fun hat. Looks complicated? Nope. The slipped stitch pattern is made using only one color of yarn at a time! I used bits of hand-dyed handspun that was a gift from a friend for my hat - you can use up leftover yarns or select your own color set. Size: Adult Medium Materials Required: Sport or DK weight yarn, approx 150 yards of one color for the "mortar" between the bricks and another 150 yards of assorted colors. 16" circular needle US size 5 (3.75mm) 1 set US size 5 (3.75mm) double point needles Gauge: 6.5 sts/inch in slipped stitch pattern Price: $3.00 Available as PDF download

FAIR ISLE HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS 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

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

JAUNTY CAP 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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