http://folksy.com/shops/clairecrompton Knitting Patterns for Creative Knitters. All patterns will be sent as a PDF download to your email address. en-gb Claire Crompton Knitting Patterns for Creative Knitters. All patterns will be sent as a PDF download to your email address. This Spiral Bag is worked in a strip but this is joined as you knit. The pattern has clear diagrams to show you how. The bag can be worked in any yarn because you knit to measurement not stitch count. You can work it in multi-coloured yarn, colour change yarn, Magic Ball Yarns made from your stash, or in stripes. Finished size - circumference is 60cm (24in) approx, height from centre of base is 30cm (12in). Stitches used: Cast on, knit, purl, picking up stitches (diagram), increasing - knit into front and back of stitch (diagram). Materials Any yarn you choose - striped bag worked in DK hemp yarn, multicoloured bag worked in a Magic Ball Yarn made up of odds and ends of stash yarn from my stash. I tied buttons onto the knots for decoration. Needles. Handles - multi-coloured bag has ribbon handles. Hemp bag has knitted I-cord handles. Pattern Full written instructions with stitch diagrams. Instructions for I-cord handles and how-to's for attaching ready-made handles or using ribbon. Yarn amounts and needle sizes for 4ply up to chunky yarns. Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe Reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 800KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:56:11 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869130 http://folksy.com/items/2869130 Spiral Bag - Knitting Pattern PDF Mitred Squares, also known as Domino Knitting, also known as Modular Knitting - some of the names for this great patchwork technique. Each square is picked up from those around it so there are no seams to sew to make this scarf. It has a frilled edging on each end. Finished Size: 80cm (32in) long (excluding frill), 9cm (3in) wide. Stitches Used: Cast on, knit, purl, decreasing - sl2tog-k1-p2sso (diagram), increasing - M1, knit into front and back of stitch (diagrams), picking up stitches (diagram). Materials: Any DK-weight yarn - use a yarn that shows stitches clearly; the squares are joined by picking up stitches. Use two solid colours - length of each yarn needed is: A approximately 150m (163yds) and B approximately 50m (55yds). Alternatively use a variegated, multi-coloured, or hand painted yarns to emphasise the different directions of knitting. A pair of 4mm (UK8/US6) needles. Pattern: Full written instructions with stitch diagrams and layout diagram of scarf. Step-by-step diagrams throughout. Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe Reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 423KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:55:05 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869122 http://folksy.com/items/2869122 Mitred Square Scarf - Knitting Pattern PDF Knitting on the bias is a great technique that is really easy to do. Knitting like this means you can use ANY YARN to knit either this scarf or neckwarmer, from thin to thick, commercial or handspun. They are worked in garter stitch using two yarns with a frothy seaweed edging; the neck warmer has a button fastening. Finished Sizes: Neck warmer - 10cm (4in) wide, 37.5cm (15in) long when fastened Scarf - 15cm (6in) wide, 150cm (60in) long Stitches used: Cast on, garter stitch (knit every row), decreasing - k2tog, k2tog tbl, sl1-k2tog-psso (diagrams), increasing - knit into front and back of stitch (diagram), picking up stitches (diagram). Materials Any yarn you choose - Green neckwarmer worked in two aran-weight yarns; a chenille and a wool. Gold neckwarmer worked in metallic yarn and ribbon. Scarf worked in two chunky-weight wools. Needles to match your yarn. For the neckwarmer: two 2.5cm (1in) buttons. Pattern: Full written instructions with stitch diagrams. Information for different yarns, yarn amounts and needle sizes. Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 422KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:53:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869118 http://folksy.com/items/2869118 Bias Neckwarmer and Scarf - Knitting Pattern PDF This fabulous ripple or wave stitch pattern is created with slip stitches, so there's no short row turning to slow you down. The finished piece, which measures 35cm (14in) square, can be finished as a cushion or as a bag. The cushion or bag is knitted in aran-weight yarns and is suitable for Magic Ball Yarns (as pictured), or a colour change yarn such as Noro. It can also be worked in solid colours, using a different colour for each stripe. Stitches used: Cast on, knit, purl, slipping stitches. Materials Any aran-weight yarn you choose - bag is worked in two Magic Ball Yarns made up of odds and ends of stash yarns (one pink and one orange). Cushion is also worked in two Magic Ball Yarns (one aqua/blue and one brown/natural). A pair of 4.5mm (US size 7) needles. For the bag - fabric for the outer bag and lining fabric, tape for handles. For the cushion - backing fabric and a 35cm (14in) square cushion pad. Pattern Full written instructions with stitch diagrams and layout diagram of bag. Instructions for linings and handles. Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe Reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 620KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:52:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869102 http://folksy.com/items/2869102 Ripple Stitch Cushion or Bag - Knitting Pattern PDF Mitred Squares, also known as Domino Knitting, also known as Modular Knitting - some of the names for this great patchwork technique. Yes, this shrug is knitted in squares but there are no seams to sew. Each square is picked up from those around it. The back is worked flat and the sleeves are worked in the round. The shrug can be worked in any DK-weight yarn. The sample is made in Jaeger Matchmaker DK. It could also be worked in multi-coloured, hand-painted, or colour change yarn which will emphasise the different directions of knitting. Finished Size: Shrug measures 130cm (52in) from cuff to cuff (adjustable), 54cm (21in) across back from armhole to armhole, and 30cm (12in) deep at centre back. It fits snuggly, like a set-in sleeve sweater and will fit up to a 42in bust. The length of the sleeves can be adjusted. Stitches used: Cast on, knit, purl, picking up stitches (diagram), decreasing - sl1-k2tog-psso, k2tog, k2tog tbl (diagrams). Materials: Any DK yarn - 800m (872yds). Pair of 4mm (US size 6) needles. Pattern: Full written instructions with stitch diagrams and layout diagrams of shrug. Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe Reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 562KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:51:12 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869094 http://folksy.com/items/2869094 Mitred Square Shrug - Knitting Pattern PDF A mini Christmas sweater is decorated in four ways: snowman, Santa, fairy and tree. The sweater is worked in two pieces, with cuff and collar picked up and knitted on. Santa has garter stitch beard, snowman has garter stitch scarf, fairy has garter stitch wings, and tree is decorated with star and beads. Finished Sizes height - 9cm (3 1/2in), cuff to cuff - 12cm (4 1/2in). Stitches Used Cast on and off, stocking stitch, garter stitch (knit every row), increasing - knit into front and back of stitch (diagram), decreasing - k2tog (diagram), picking up stitches. Materials Yarn - Any Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn. I used wool DK for the red, dark green and pink. You also need one white and one dark green brushed or mohair-type yarn (around DK-weight or thicker), a white bobble or snow-effect DK yarn (I used Sirdar Snuggly Bubbly), and a white sparkly yarn (I used Sirdar Pearls DK). Plain DK could be used instead of these three textures. Yarn amounts - these mini sweaters use small amounts of each yarn; all four can be made from one ball of each of red, white, and dark green, together with a small oddment of pink (if you don't use the fancy texture yarns). 1 pair of 3.25mm (US size 3) needles. Pattern Full written instructions with stitch diagrams. Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 245KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:50:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869074 http://folksy.com/items/2869074 Mini Christmas sweaters - Knitting Pattern PDF Knitting on the bias is a great technique that is really easy to do. Knitting like this means you can use ANY YARN to knit these bags, from thin to thick, commercial or handspun. I've written the instructions for two sizes of bags - handbag - 36cm (14in) square tote bag - 54cm (21in) square Stitches used: Cast on, garter stitch (knit every row), decreasing - k2tog, k2tog tbl and sl 1-k2tog-psso (diagrams), increasing - knit into front and back of stitch. Materials Any yarn you choose - sample handbag is worked in two Magic Ball Yarns made up of odds and ends of DK-weight stash yarns (one pink and one green), tote bag is worked in four chunky-weight wools. Needles. Lining fabric and handles. I used green petersham and black cotton webbing for these handles. You could use ready-made handles, old belts, upholstery braids etc. Pattern Full written instructions with stitch diagrams. Instructions for handles and linings, including how-to add a stiffened flat base. Yarn amounts and needle sizes for 4ply up to super chunky yarns. Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe Reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 650KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:48:57 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869066 http://folksy.com/items/2869066 Bias Bag - Knitting Pattern PDF These bags are made up of squares that are knitted in the round. The squares are joined by picking up stitches from those around them. There are two versions; the Market Bag has knitted shoulder straps, the Carrier Bag has an extra square on the front and back that is split to form the handles. The bags can be worked in any Aran-weight (US: medium-weight) wool that will felt. Blue Market Bag worked in a colour-change yarn, using the same colour sequence for each square (Noro Kureyon). Carrier Bag worked in a magic ball yarn made up of different colour-change yarns (Noro) together with solid colour yarns. Bags could be worked in regular stripes using solid colour yarns, or each square could be a different colour. Finished Sizes: Market Bag - after felting 50 cm (20in) wide at base, 38cm (15in) high. Carrier Bag - after felting 50cm (20in) wide at base, 50cm (20in) high. Stitches Used: Cast on, knit, purl, picking up stitches (diagram), decreasing - k2tog, k2tog tbl (diagrams), working in the round on a set of five needles. Materials: Any Aran wool that will felt - 370m (403yds) for the Market Bag, 400m (436yds) for the Carrier Bag. Set of five 5mm (UK6/US8) double-pointed needles. Pattern: Full written instructions with stitch diagrams and step-by-step diagrams throughout. sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe Reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 490KB. clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:46:05 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869042 http://folksy.com/items/2869042 Felted Market Bag or Carrier Bag - Knitting Pattern PDF These bags are made up of squares that are knitted in the round. There are no seams to sew. The squares are joined by picking up stitches from those around them. There are two versions; one has knitted cord handles, the other has an extra square on the front and back which wraps over a ready-made handle. The bag can be worked in any DK-weight (US: lightweight) yarn. It can be worked in regular two colour stripes or in random stripes using a multi-coloured yarn. Finished Size: 40cm (16in) wide at base, 30cm (12in) high to handles Stitches used: Cast on, knit, purl, picking up stitches (diagram), increasing - knit into front and back of stitch, (diagram), decreasing - k2tog, k2tog tbl (diagrams), working in the round on a set of five needles. Materials: Any DK yarn - 350m (383yds) for bag with knitted cord handles, 390m (427yds) for bag with ready-made handles. Set of five 3.25mm (US size 3) double pointed needles. Size 3.25mm (US size 3) cicular needle. Lining fabric. Piping cord for knitted cord handles, or a pair of ready made handles. Pattern: Full written instructions with stitch diagrams, full step-by-step diagrams throughout the pattern, instructions to make a lining, how to knit a cover for the handles (optional). Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 549KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:41:43 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869010 http://folksy.com/items/2869010 Striped Squares Bag - Knitting Pattern PDF Mitred Squares, also known as Domino Knitting, also known as Modular Knitting - some of the names for this great patchwork technique. These socks are worked flat but there is only one seam to sew on each sock. Each square is picked up from those around it. The heel is shaped with short rows. The toe and cuff are worked in the round. Finished Size: To fit women's average size foot - 20cm (8in) circumference at ankle, cuff to heel is 12.5cm (5in) (adjustable) and the foot is 15.5cm (6in) long (adjustable). Stitches Used: Cast on, knit, purl, decreasing - sl1-k2tog,psso, k2tog, k2tog tbl (diagrams), picking up stitches (diagram), short row shaping and wrap stitches (diagrams), matress stitch for seam (diagram). Materials: 290m (316yds) of any 4ply yarn - use a yarn that shows stitches clearly; the squares are joined by picking up stitches. Variegated, multi-coloured, or hand painted yarns will emphasise the different directions of knitting. Solid colours will emphasise the texture. I used Colinette Jitterbug for these samples. A set of five 3mm (UK11/US2-3) double pointed needles. Pattern: Full written instructions with stitch diagrams and layout diagram of socks. Step-by-step diagrams throughout. Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe Reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 467KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:39:26 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2868990 http://folksy.com/items/2868990 Mitred Square Socks - Knitting Pattern PDF Mitred Squares (or Domino Knitting or Modular Knitting) is a great patchwork knitting technique. Yes, it's knitted in squares but there's only two seams to sew to make this bag. Each square is picked up from those around it. The size of the bag depends on the yarn you use. So if you want a small handbag (9x8x2in) use 4ply yarn. A bigger handbag (12x10x2.5in) uses DK yarn. A large tote bag (17x15x3.5in) uses chunky yarn. Stitches used: Cast on, knit, purl, picking up stitches (diagram), decreasing using sl 1-k2tog-psso (diagram). Materials Any yarn you choose - samples are worked in cream 4ply cotton, a Magic Ball Yarn made up of odds and ends of blue stash yarns, and natural shaded Noro chunky-weight wool. Needles. Lining fabric and handles - cream bag has ready-made handles, blue bag is lined with recycled jeans with waistbands for the handles. The brown bag is finished as a drawstring tote with an old belt for the strap. Pattern Full written instructions with stitch diagrams and layout diagram of bag. Instructions for linings and handles. Yarn amounts and needle sizes for 4ply up to super chunky yarns. Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe Reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 500KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:38:08 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2868978 http://folksy.com/items/2868978 Mitred Square Bags - Knitting Pattern PDF The centre part of the scarf is worked in stocking stitch in the round and is double thickness. The ten cords are worked on two double-pointed needles (I-cord technique). The ten bobbles are worked in the garter stitch in the round and are stuffed with polyester stuffing. These are sewn onto the cords. Finished Size 160cm (63.5in) long, 5cm (2in) wide, bobbles measure approx. 4cm (1.5in). Stitches Used Cast on and off, knit, purl, increasing - knit into front and back of stitch (diagram), decreasing - k2tog, p2tog (diagram), working in the round using five needles, I-cords (diagrams). Materials Any DK yarn - usually has a stitch tension of 22sts to 10cm (4in). Main colour - 166m (181yds), each bobble - 3m (3.5yds). Set of five 4mm (UK8/US6) double-pointed needles. Polyester toy stuffing. Scarf could also be worked in multi-coloured, handpainted or variegated yarns. Use oddments of yarn for the bobbles. Pattern Full written instructions with stitch diagrams. Sent as a PDF to your email address within 48 hours of PayPal payment. Open the file with Adobe Reader - download it for free from www.adobe.com. File size - 326KB clairecrompton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:35:10 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2868946 http://folksy.com/items/2868946 Bobble Scarf - Knitting Pattern PDF