It seems to me that talented knitting and crochet designers, famous musicians, great artists and authors have one particular thing in common. All of the examples I have mentioned share the uncanny knack to be long remembered for one particular piece of work.
As you probably already know, Marianna Mel is well known throughout the knitting world for her lovely non complicated designs, partially because they are really great for novice knitters like myself. There is nothing more fulfilling than being able to knit your very first baby cardigan! I personally think the design Marianna is best known for, is her Baby Hug Boots. I daresay millions of pairs of these cute little boots have been knitted in Britain alone. Hopefully you too will catch the ābaby hug boot bugā, if you havenāt already!
What is your pick, who is your favourite designer, and what do you consider to be the designerās best pattern?
If possible can you also provide a link to your favourite designerās pattern, in case others may wish to pursue your choice.
I am so looking forward to seeing what you like! There is never a shortage of room for beautiful patterns!
I love Dee OāKeefe (KPās Stevieland) shawl designsā¦. Her Ashton shawlette pattern was my introduction to knitting lace and reading charts. I was astounded to see that I could make beautiful lacy shawls. Iāve made a half a dozen shawls all of them using a few of Deeās beautiful designs. Jen.
I want you to love knitting lace from charts as much as I do! So I designed Ashton, a lovely little top-down, triangular shawlette that is offered as a comprehensive pattern/tutorial geared towards newer lace knitters who wish to venture into using charts or knitting lace for the first time.
I love Dee OāKeefe (KPās Stevieland) shawl designsā¦. Her Ashton shawlette pattern was my introduction to knitting lace and reading charts. I was astounded to see that I could make beautiful lacy shawls. Iāve made a half a dozen shawls all of them using a few of Deeās beautiful designs. Jen.
I want you to love knitting lace from charts as much as I do! So I designed Ashton, a lovely little top-down, triangular shawlette that is offered as a comprehensive pattern/tutorial geared towards newer lace knitters who wish to venture into using charts or knitting lace for the first time.
Thatās exactly what I thought too Christine until I started with Deeās Ashton shawlette. Dee guides you through the chart reading with her well written instructions. As well as the chart she writes out the pattern too. I did an enlarged version of the Ashton shawl in 2ply yarn for my daughterās Wedding Shawl. Jen.
I agree! The Ashton Shawlette was my first shawl, made with fingering weight yarn (Figment sparkly sock yarn Starry Night). I loved it so much, I made a second one with Hobbi's metallic Christmas sock yarn (Christmas Sock Wool Glitter Collection Color Pack (Limited Edition) from Hobbii), repeating the center motif to make a larger shawl. I love the versatility of the pattern - you can use really any weight yarn, adjusting the number of center repeats to get the size you choose. I consider myself an beginner/intermediate knitter, and the instructions were very clear. Don't be afraid to dive into something new like this!
I love Dee OāKeefe (KPās Stevieland) shawl designsā¦. Her Ashton shawlette pattern was my introduction to knitting lace and reading charts. I was astounded to see that I could make beautiful lacy shawls. Iāve made a half a dozen shawls all of them using a few of Deeās beautiful designs. Jen.
I want you to love knitting lace from charts as much as I do! So I designed Ashton, a lovely little top-down, triangular shawlette that is offered as a comprehensive pattern/tutorial geared towards newer lace knitters who wish to venture into using charts or knitting lace for the first time.
It seems to me that talented knitting and crochet designers, famous musicians, great artists and authors have one particular thing in common. All of the examples I have mentioned share the uncanny knack to be long remembered for one particular piece of work.
As you probably already know, Marianna Mel is well known throughout the knitting world for her lovely non complicated designs, partially because they are really great for novice knitters like myself. There is nothing more fulfilling than being able to knit your very first baby cardigan! I personally think the design Marianna is best known for, is her Baby Hug Boots. I daresay millions of pairs of these cute little boots have been knitted in Britain alone. Hopefully you too will catch the ābaby hug boot bugā, if you havenāt already!
What is your pick, who is your favourite designer, and what do you consider to be the designerās best pattern?
If possible can you also provide a link to your favourite designerās pattern, in case others may wish to pursue your choice.
I am so looking forward to seeing what you like! There is never a shortage of room for beautiful patterns!
I've been inspired to try the Ashton Shawl after all the enthusiasm both here and in the project notes, but I've got some beautiful lace yarn I'd like to use rather than sock yarn. I haven't gone through all the projects on Ravelry, but one person using lace yarn used a bigger needle, is that a good idea do you think?
I've been inspired to try the Ashton Shawl after all the enthusiasm both here and in the project notes, but I've got some beautiful lace yarn I'd like to use rather than sock yarn. I haven't gone through all the projects on Ravelry, but one person using lace yarn used a bigger needle, is that a good idea do you think?
I know many, like me donāt like to swatch (a sin, I know) but with a shawl itās not like a sweater that needs to fit properly.
But I will cast on a certain number of stitches and knit for a couple of inches, switch to a different sized needle and repeat on the same sample and continue either increasing or decreasing the needle size until I like the drape and feel of the sample. Then I frog and start with my preferred needle sizeā¦
I guess I ākind ofā swatchā¦
I've been inspired to try the Ashton Shawl after all the enthusiasm both here and in the project notes, but I've got some beautiful lace yarn I'd like to use rather than sock yarn. I haven't gone through all the projects on Ravelry, but one person using lace yarn used a bigger needle, is that a good idea do you think?
don't have a favorite designer but I am drawn to crocheted shawls. I have so many books. Single patterns, and free patterns I could easily make one a day the rest of my life as long as I use DK, sport or lace yarn I probably have enough yarn.i don't even own one myself because if I wear one and someone likes it I give it away. I love making someone happy.
I've been inspired to try the Ashton Shawl after all the enthusiasm both here and in the project notes, but I've got some beautiful lace yarn I'd like to use rather than sock yarn. I haven't gone through all the projects on Ravelry, but one person using lace yarn used a bigger needle, is that a good idea do you think?
In my photos above ā¬ the cream shawl is the Ashton that I made for my DDās wedding. It was knit in Debbie Bliss Rialto lace weight (2ply) yarn and I used the 3.75mm needle the pattern calls for. Jen.
In addition to the designers mentioned here, I follow so many I canāt count them all and quite a few of their patterns are in my ravelry library. I canāt pick a pattern as its been a long time since Iāve started or worked on anything
Kim Guzman
MMario (He unfortunately passed away but his family has graciously allowed Raverly to set his beautiful patterns to free)
Isabell Kraemer
Jen Steinglass
Bebaās Blankets
Martin Up North
Frank OāRandle
Abbeymade
Maud Akkermans
MrsKnowall (Her Ravelry Username, I canāt spell her real name)
Dee O'Keefe will always be my first love, learned SO much from her....beautiful designs, impeccably written patterns.
Another of my favorites, though, is Isabell Kraemer ... love her 'no-nonsense pose', her sweater patterns are wonderful.
Ysolda Teague, Musselburgh hat. I have made 5 and one on the needles now. It is very popular. It is a paid pattern but worth every penny. No swatch needed, you cast on and knit and measure gauge an inch or so into the increase rounds.
I am not sure I could pick a favorite. There are some patterns that I repeat and any of Dee's are certainly repeatable. I love the Anemone Hat by Cat Bordhi for unusual hats, Just Breathe by CJ Brady for scarves. Just too many designers and too many patterns to pick a favorite - also depends on what mood I'm in and what yarn I feel like working with.
My favourite pattern was a free amigurumi pattern .... a simple bear called "Sleepy Bear". The designer's website is so much fun and the bear easy to make, with all manner of written and pictorial tutorials to help.
Amigurumi was relatively new to me when I first discovered this Sleepy Bear pattern .... that was almost 10 years ago; I'm still making them!
I've made dozens and dozens of these ..... and knocked off a few mini-sleepy bears and even a Koala Sleepy Bear by making a few adjustments. The pattern is just that easy to work with!
Wonderful designers for sure. I canāt say enough good things about Pat Alinejad ( aka Gypsycream). If animals are your thing then this designer is top of the heap. Incredibly clear written instructions and diagrams galore. I have made many of her toys and not one has not turned out the exact way I wanted. A++ for this talented woman
I know many, like me donāt like to swatch (a sin, I know) but with a shawl itās not like a sweater that needs to fit properly.
But I will cast on a certain number of stitches and knit for a couple of inches, switch to a different sized needle and repeat on the same sample and continue either increasing or decreasing the needle size until I like the drape and feel of the sample. Then I frog and start with my preferred needle sizeā¦
I guess I ākind ofā swatchā¦
There's no sin in not swatching if you are an experienced knitter. Ive probably swatched less than 10 times in over 60 years of knitting and the majority of my knits are garments. The only time I have had fit problems is in test knits that had errors (like every size having the identical armhole depths).
My favourite pattern was a free amigurumi pattern .... a simple bear called "Sleepy Bear". The designer's website is so much fun and the bear easy to make, with all manner of written and pictorial tutorials to help.
Amigurumi was relatively new to me when I first discovered this Sleepy Bear pattern .... that was almost 10 years ago; I'm still making them!
I've made dozens and dozens of these ..... and knocked off a few mini-sleepy bears and even a Koala Sleepy Bear by making a few adjustments. The pattern is just that easy to work with!
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