Knitting Zen Series for Beginners

With this designer pattern create a single stripe cowl with the amazingly simple helical striped knitting technique. Fall in love with working single row stripes without jogs or floats.

Designer Knitting Pattern
The Amelia cowl begins and ends with ribbing. The rest of this project is worked in the helical striping technique. There are no jogs in the alternating single-row stripes. And there are no floats on the wrong side. Both sides are distinctive and equally beautiful, so the cowl is reversible. It is like two cowls in one.

This designer knitting pattern includes a list of all abbreviations, a glossary, plus a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
HiKoo Sueño, 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Viscose from Bamboo, 255 yards/100 grams, DK weight

Schoppel-Wolle’s Life Style/Ambiente, 100% Superwash Wool, 170 yards/50 grams

Yardage
Color A – I hank Sueño
Color B - 2 balls Life Style/Ambiente

Gauge
24 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US 4/3.5 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Size
20.5”/52 cm circumference x 8.5”/21.6 cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This designer knitting pattern was inspired by the helical knitting technique. It’s amazingly simple way to work 1-row stripes in the round without jogs or floats. You’ll surely love it!

For the matching Tenley Hat pattern, click here.

Designer Knitting Pattern
When I discovered the helical knitting technique, I couldn’t resist designing an entire collection of patterns. It is a remarkably simple way to work 1-row, 2-color stripes in the round. Magically, there are no jogs and no floats on the inside. In this case it is applied to an equally simple fingerless glove pattern. It amounts to a tube with generous bands of ribbing at each end and thumb hole in the center. Fold the ribbing over to reveal the fingers, or keep it closed to keep them warm. How’s that for simple?

This designer knitting pattern includes a list of all abbreviations, a glossary of terms, plus a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn

HiKoo Sueño, 80% Superwash Merino Wool/20% Viscose from Bamboo, 255 yards, 100 grams

Schoppel-Wolle Life Style/Ambiente, 100% Superwash Wool 170 yards, 50 grams

This pairing of two superwash wool yarns yields a cheerful, colorful result that is soft, cozy and washable. For a pair of gloves doesn’t that sound perfect? Yardage One skein in each color.

Skeins needed for this pattern
1 of each yarn

Gauge
24 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US 4/3.5 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Size
Small /Medium (Large/X-Large) – 6.75 (7.75)” /17.1 (19.7) cm circumference, (10) /20.3 (25.4) cm long

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This designer knitting pattern was inspired by the helical knitting technique. It’s amazingly simple way to work 1-row stripes in the round without jogs or floats. You’ll surely love it!

For the matching Tenley Gloves pattern, click here.

Designer Knitting Pattern
When I discovered the helical knitting technique, I couldn’t resist designing an entire collection of patterns. It is a remarkably simple way to work 1-row, 2-color stripes in the round. Magically, there are no jogs and no floats on the inside. In this case it is applied to an equally simple, yet adorable hat pattern. It amounts to a tube starting and ending with a little ribbing, plus a few eyelets at the top. Then an I-cord is worked to lace through the eyelets and cinch up with a bow. How’s that for simple? This designer knitting pattern includes a list of all abbreviations, a glossary of terms, plus a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
HiKoo Sueño, 80% Superwash Merino Wool/20% Viscose from Bamboo, 255 yards, 100 grams

Schoppel-Wolle Life Style/Ambiente, 100% Superwash Wool 170 yards, 50 grams

This pairing of two superwash wool yarns yields a cheerful, colorful result that is soft, cozy and washable. For a hat, doesn’t that sound perfect?

Yardage
One skein in each color.

Gauge
24 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US 4/3.5 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers Size 18 (20) ” /45.7 (50.8) cm circumference x 8.75” /22.3 cm tall

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This designer knitting pattern is worked sideways in ribbing and drop stitches. You’ll be pleasantly surprised, by this open, airy summer tunic or wrap.

Designer Knitting Pattern
Charlotte was created for Solo Lino, the amazing recycled linen yarn that is soft, silky and oh so drapey. This pattern was named after Charlotte Amalie on St. John in the US Virgin Islands, because when it is worn the pattern opens revealing waves, reminiscent of the island’s beaches. This beautiful tunic that can be dressed up or down over tights, shorts, a skirt, or maybe silk evening pants. The tunic pairs two matching squares, front and back with no neck shaping because the fabric drapes naturally. If you prefer a summery wrap just knit one long piece and voila, you have a dreamy new addition to your wardrobe.

This designer knitting pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Lana Grossa’s Solo Lino, 80% recycled linen, 20% Linen, 132 yards, 120.7 meters, 50 grams

If you think linen yarn is always stiff in your hands, you’ll find Solo Lino amazingly soft and silky. The 80% recycled linen turns it into what may become one of your favorite yarns. Yardage S/M (L/XL) Gauge 14 sts and 22 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette.

For best results, wash and dry your swatch according to the instructions on the yarn label before taking your gauge.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US Size 7/4.5mm*, 20”/50cm circular
• US Size 8/5mm double point**
• Tapestry needle

* Or size needed to obtain gauge.
** Or one size larger than needed to obtain gauge.

Dimensions

• Tunic: 22.5 (30.5)” x 31.5 (36)”/ 57 (77.5) x 80 (94) cm
• Wrap: 22.5 x 77” / 31.5 x 198

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This designer knitting pattern is worked sideways to create a wrap with long bands of color that caress you. It is worked in stockinette and simple purl ridges that join the bands. How’s that for easy does it?

Designer Knitting Pattern
Zoë was created for 100% fine virgin merino. It is worked sideways—end to end. Then an attached I-cord is added to provide the finishing touch. Zoë was inspired by Zauberperlen, a unique yarn that comes in a ring of seven mini balls. The yarn for each ball is plied to create a series of gradations from one color to the other. The wrap is designed with bands of color worked in stockinette and joined with a ridge of purl. So, indulge in a project that provides meditative knitting, and a finished wrap that embodies playful colorwork.

This designer knitting pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site. Knitting Help For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Schoppel’s Zauberperlen – 100% Fine Virgin Merino, 440 yards/402.4 Meters, 100-gram ring of 7 balls

The softest fine virgin merino comes in beautiful color pairings. It arrives as a ring of seven 63-yard mini balls. Each one is created by twisting a different number of plies in each of two colors.

Yardage
3 rings with 7 colors in each ring.

Gauge
22 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette.

For best results, wash and dry your swatch according to the instructions on the yarn label before taking your gauge.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US 6/4mm, 32”/81.3cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
• US 8/5mm, 32”/81.3cm circular needles
• US 6/4mm double point needles
• Tapestry needle

Size
17.5” x 85”

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Turn variegated yarn sideways and create a delightful sweater with a variety of vertical stripes. This designer knitting pattern will lead the way as you work your new sweater from wrist to wrist.

Complimentary StitchSaver™ Row Checker

Designer Knitting Pattern
This designer knitting pattern was created for Zauberball Crazy variegated yarn. It is written with just the right amount of positive ease to provide a loose, comfy, casual fit. Worked from wrist to wrist in two pieces—front and back—which are then sewn along the top and bottom edges of each sleeve and down each side. Next naturally curling stockinette is added at the waist and neck. Zauber means a magic spell, so the random self-striping in this yarn contributes the magic that results in a sweater that is uniquely yours.

This designer knitting pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a schematic for accurate blocking, and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.” - James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Schoppel’s Zauberball Crazy, 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon, 459 yards/100 grams

This playful sock yarn is also perfect for a sweater. Two strands of yarn have been dyed individually and then plied together for a surprising crazy combination.

Yardage
S (M, L, XL) – 3 (4, 4, 4) balls, approximately: 1,270 (1391, 1500, 1702) yards

Gauge
22 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US 6/4mm, 24”/60.9cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Scrap yarn

Size
Finished Chest:

• Small – 47”/119.5 cm
• Medium – 51.5”/131 cm
• Large – 55.5” / 141 cm
• X-Large – 63” / 160 cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.