Welcome to my pattern store. You will find all of my patterns, both freebies and those that are for sale, on this page. If you have any questions or comments, drop me a note at throughtheloops at gmail dot com.
My patterns are available as PDFs that will be e-mailed to you once Paypal notifies me of payment.
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-Kirsten
Introducing Genmaicha cabled mitts. Worked in The Plucky Knitter's Merino/Cashmere/Nylon Fingering, these mitts are as much fun to knit as they are to wear. Get ready for Fall, cozy up with your favorite cup of tea and make a pair.
Genmaicha
Materials:
Two pairs US size 1 (2.25 mm) circular needles, 24 inch or size to obtain gauge
Small Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle
Two Place Markers
Yarn: Plucky Knitter 80/10/10 Merino/Cashmere/Nylon Fingering. Colorway: Mrs. Allen, approx. 385 yards/115g per skein. 1 skein.
Gauge: 32 stitches = 4"(10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Finished Measurements: 7" at palm and wrist
Price: $6.00 US
Apollo
Artemis
Apollo and Artemis are the twin children of Zeus and Leto. A well rounded guy, Apollo has been assigned many rolls including the god of light and the sun; truth and prophecy; archery; medicine and healing; music, poetry and the arts. His sister Artemis is the goddess of the forest and hills and is often portrayed as a huntress with bow and arrows. They seem apt names for these socks since they are fraternal twins who are similar but different. The simple design works for either man or woman. The patterning on both socks evokes the sibling’s arrows as well as the lighting bolts of their father.
Fraternal socks are the perfect choice for those among us who suffer from second sock syndrome! If you are of a more disciplined nature, feel free to make an identical pair. Either way Apollo and Artemis offer knitting simplicity, with a touch of decorative interest.
Materials:
Two pairs US size 1.5/2.5mm circular needles, 24 inch.
Spare DPN in US size 1.5/2.5mm (or size to obtain gauge.)
Tapestry needle.
Yarn: Farmhouse Yarns Fannie’s Fingering (80% Merino/20% Nylon) 400yards per 100 gram skein, Colorway: Harvest, 1 skein
Gauge: 32 stitches = 4”(10cm) in stockinette
Finished Measurements: 7 (8, 9)” circumference at leg and foot.
Price US $6.00
As always, I will e-mail the pattern to you once Paypal notifies me of payment.
My father, “Dr. G”, was an intellectual force. A respected microbiologist, the FDA would call on his expertise as they considered cases of drug safety. He could identify rhododendron species and hybrids at a glance and give you the lineage for the latter from memory. His recall of voices heard once or twice would astound my sisters and I. When we were teenagers he could recognize Sting or Van Morrison’s voices despite his disdain for Rock and Roll. As for his beloved classical music, his knowledge was encyclopedic.
We were told that the stronger the mind the longer an individual can hide the decline in their memory from their family and loved ones. Perhaps that is why this brilliant man seemed to vanish so quickly.
As I’ve shared my father’s story I’ve learned how many other families are dealing with similar situations. Few people are lucky enough not to have been touched by Alzheimer’s or dementia. For some it is a parent for others a spouse, grandparent, brother, sister, aunt or uncle. Dr. G’s Memory Vest is my small way of trying to help.
I have chosen to have the donations go to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation. When my father passed away in September, this is one of the charities that my family chose for donations in his memory.
The Fisher Center is the world's largest research team leading the battle against Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. They fund over 85 scientists across the United States, with partnerships and collaborations in 17 other countries, all under the direction of Nobel laureate Dr. Paul Greengard at The Rockefeller University in New York City. Of every dollar raised, 94 cents goes directly to research programs.
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The Specs
SIZES
XS [S, M, L, XL]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 36[40, 44, 48, 52] inches
MATERIALS
Classic Elite Skye Tweed [100% Wool, 110yd/100m per 50g ball]; color: #1221; 7[8,9,10,11] balls
US #6/4mm needles (or size to get gauge)
US #8/5mm needles (or size to get gauge)
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle
Cable needle
GAUGE
21 sts / 28 rows = 4 inches in cable stitch pattern using and larger needles
Thank you for all of your patience, support and encouragement on this project.
Thanks Karen and Bill for letting us take these photos on your magnificent property. I still want to move in with you guys!
The stitch pattern in Ann's Sock reminds me of the tufted back on my grandmother's cobalt blue couch. I have fond memories of holidays at my grandparents' home with delicious scents wafting from the kitchen. I have named this sock in honor of my late grandmother Anna.
Anna's Socks
Yarn: Plucky Knitter 80/20 Merino/ Cashmere
Color: Tiffany's
Pattern Price: $5.50
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Augusta
I named these socks for the famous golf course where the Masters tournament is played. The color of the yarn contrasted with the coral cuff remind me of the beautiful fairways accented by gloriously blooming azaleas that Augusta National is known for.
Augusta is knit toe up.
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock; 80% Superwash Wool, 20% Nylon; 215 yards/skien; main color #207 Envy, 2 skeins; contrast color Poppy, #3919, 1 skein
Needles: US#0 or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 9 st. = 1" in stockinette
Size: 7" at ball of foot and ankle, they stretch to fit my 9" wide foot and 8.75" ankle. DD#2 is modeling the socks in the photos, her foot and ankle are considerably narrower than mine.
Cost: $5.50 USD
As with all of my patterns, I will e-mail a PDF file of Augusta when Pay Pal notifies me of payment.
Worked from the top down, Belvedere is a richly textured pattern.
The
twisted stitches add stretch and interest. Unlike most of my patterns,
the instructions for these socks are written for DPN's.
I have included two sizes, S/M (7.5-9.5" circumference at foot and ankle) and M/L (8.5-11.5" circumference at foot and ankle). My daughter was the model in the photos and the sock shown is the S/M. Her foot measures 8.5" at the ball of the foot and she wears a US size 9.5-10 shoe. There is a lot of stretch in the pattern due to the twisted stitches, so the S/M even fits my wide (9.25" at the ball, US size 8.5) foot.
Please note that due to the large repeat on this pattern, there was no way to increase the stitch count for the larger size without substantially changing the look of the pattern. Therefor I increased the size by altering the gauge. For this reason, Medium Weight Socks That Rock will work better for the M/L size. The S/M was made with Lightweight STR.
As with all of my patterns, once Paypal notifies me of payment I will e-mail the PDF to you.
Belvedere Pattern
Price $5.50
A bit of confection to warm the neck, this sport weight cowl is worked from the top down. (Although if you’d like to flip it and wear the rope edging on the bottom the knitting police won’t come after you.) Confection has a twisted, rope-like edging under the chin, while waves of garter stitch frame delicate fans.
I can’t decide if this cowl reminds me of an ornate cake or the swags of a circus tent. Either way knit in the Plucky Knitter’s Cashmerino Sport it is a decadent adornment for chilly days.
Size: One size 7”x23”
Gauge: 23 stitches = 4” in stitch pattern
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Cashmerino Sport, 80% Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon, 250 yards per skein; Colorway: Pout, 1 skein
Materials
Needles: US 5/3.75 mm, 24” circular
Tapestry needle
Place Marker
Price $6.00 US
As with all of my patterns, Confection will be e-mailed to you once Paypal notifies me of payment.
Thanks!
Eloise is one of my favorite children’s book characters. Her spunk and carefree style are something all adults could do with a bit more of. When Khris of Chewy Spaghetti sent the yarn for me to design this sock with, I fell in love with the color name, “Impudent’. The most impudent little girl I could think of is Eloise, and so I named this sock for her. Be a little naughty when you wear these!
Materials: 
Two pairs US size 1 circular needles, 24 inch.
Spare DPN in US size 1 (or size to obtain gauge.)
Tapestry needle.
Yarn: Chewy Spaghetti ’08 Blue Plate Special -
April (60% Superwash Merino, 30% Bamboo, 10% Nylon)
Colorway: Impudent. 1 Skein.
Gauge: 32 stitches = 4”(10cm) in stitch pattern
Finished Measurement: 8” (20 cm) circumference at leg and foot.
Price: $5.50
As with all of my patterns, once Paypal notifies me of payment I will e-mail the PDF to you.
Linea
Linea is a lacy summer top. Fabric knit from bamboo yarn has a lovely drape. The elastic in the Esprit yarn adds stability to the bodice, which is knit at a tight gauge for the yarn. The armhole depth and shoulder straps are designed to allow a bra or camisole to be worn underneath. The top is knit in one piece from the bottom up.
SIZE XXS [XS, S, M, L] (The model in the photograph is wearing XS.)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest 25 [29, 33, 37, 41] inches
Length 22.5 [25, 26, 27.5, 30] inches
MATERIALS
[MC]: South West Trading Company Bamboo [100% Bamboo, 250 yards per 100g ball] color: Parrot 2 [3,3,4,4] balls
[CC]: Elann Esprit [98.3% Cotton, 1.7% Elastic, 186 yards (stretched) 100 yards (relaxed) per 50g ball] color: Glacier Blue #8699 2 [2,3,3,4] balls
1 set US size 7, 24” circular needles (or size to obtain gauge)
1 set US size 5, 24” circular needles (or size to obtain gauge)
1 set US size 4, DPN’s
1 set US size 4, 24” circular needles
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Stitch holders
GAUGE
South West Trading Company Bamboo 18.5 stitches and 24 rows = 4x4” square in lace pattern on larger needles.
Elann Esprit and SWTC Bamboo held together 22 stitches and 36 rows = 4x4” square in stockinette stitch on medium needles.
As with all of my patterns, once Paypal notifies me of payment I will e-mail the PDF to you.
Price $5.50
