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Bobble Marley is a quick and fun hat, great for playing with multiple colours. It uses a set of 6 mini skeins, with two colours held together at all times to create a marbled effect. The leftovers are used to make a generously sized bobble. Sizes Child (Adult) fits approx. head size 19in / 48cm (22in / 56cm) Yarn 6 skeins of RiverKnits BFL 4 Ply Mini (20g / 80m per mini skein) or suitable fingering weight yarn -
The inspiration for this tam was taken from stained glass rose windows: a breath-taking and stunning architectural feature in buildings both ancient and modern.This colourwork tam has been designed to work with our magically marled Chimera yarn and a complementing solid. The pattern is charted and written so you have both options.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Singing Stones are one of nature’s curiosities. These musical rocks are formed from molten lava that is subject to stresses and strains as it cools. The internal tension increases the rocks’ ability to transmit vibrations - music! The dancing rhythm of the mosaic pattern teamed with the multi-coloured marled yarn makes me think of music, hence, Singing Stones.These fingerless mittens have been designed to work with our magically marled Chimera yarn and a complementing solid. The mosaic pattern is charted and very simple to follow. The colourwork is created by slipping stitches. What could be easier?!When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Showtime! Get ready to dazzle in this festive cowl, designed especially to go with our Showtime Chimera mini skein set.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Tiffany is a generous shawl with a half-pi construction designed by Kath Andrews to make use of our Rainbow Mini Skeins. A mix of lace patterns, garter stitch, and slip stitches create a stunning overall effect. The pattern is charted and written out in full.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Beetle Magic by Katie Green was inspired by our magically-marled Chimera yarn!Beetle Magic is knitted seamlessly from the top down with short row shaping at the back to ensure a comfortable fit. The body is knitted straight from underarm to hem, without waist shaping. The length of the body and sleeves can be adjusted to your preference by trying on the garment as you work. Please note that if you wish to add length, more yarn will be required.See below for sizes and yarn requirements.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. A large text version and alternate charts are also available as PDF downloads. -
Showtime! Get ready to dazzle in this festive cowl, designed especially to go with our Showtime Chimera mini skein set.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Omni is an elegant and simple one-skein crochet shawl pattern by Fay Dashper-Hughes. The pattern uses herringbone stitch and filet crochet to create a lace shawl with beautiful drape that is easy to memorise.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
The Scottish Rainbow Blanket was inspired by the colours of Scotland and designed by Fay Dashper-Hughes. It is made using the intarsia knitting method and it's all done in garter stitch to make a squidgy, warm blanket. Easy row repeats make it a great first intarsia knitting project.There is a sister crochet design called Stormy Rainbow.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Prism is a colourwork yoke jumper with a geometric design, for fun colour-play with highly colourful marled or variegated yarns. It was remembering that wonderful childhood toy, the kaleidoscope, that set me off doodling prisms. The concentric bands of triangles remind me of the twisting motion that creates endless new views through the 'scope.The yoke includes two colourways of our magically-marled Chimera for an indulgent use of colour, while keeping the knitting deceptively simple. The main colour is Severn 4 Ply, a woollen-spun Jacob wool yarn that is as lightweight as it is cosy and warm.See below for sizes and yarn requirements.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
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Craft Town is a stranded colourwork shawl with a statement fringe designed by Becci Pamely-Bast to celebrate the 15th year of the Unravel Festival in Farnham Maltings. She took her inspiration from the architecture in Farnham, which is England's first World Craft Town and therefore an appropriate home for a yarn festival. There are many variations of the herringbone pattern that feature in brickwork, tiles, parquet flooring, and now in this shawl. The stranded knitting makes the fabric super warm and cosy.The techniques used in this shawl include knitting in the round, 2-colour stranded knitting, and steeking. There is a detailed steeking tutorial included in the pattern.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
“Knospen” is the German for “blossom” or more literally, “to bud”. These lace socks are knitted cuff-down with bud and branch motifs and a traditional heel flap and gusset.Yarn:Although the pattern was originally designed to use our discontinued BFL 4 Ply, 1 skein of Nene 4 Ply or 2 skeins of Snowdonia Sock will work just as well!When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
The Shetland Explorer scarf was designed by Diane Duke in RiverKnits Northampton Shear Shetland lace yarn. Diane has been knitting since the age of four and over the years has knit in many different styles and yarn types, but loves natural fibres most of all. When visiting Shetland in 2021, she took the opportunity to learn more about Shetland lace and its traditions, meeting local artisans and examining pieces of work old and new. The stitch patterns chosen for the scarf explore some of the most popular ones used - hence the name Shetland Explorer!It takes just two skeins of Northampton Shear Shetland Lace to make this very lightweight scarf. You will barely feel it on you, but you will feel its warmth!The techniques used in this shawl include knitting lace, and grafting. The pattern includes charts and written instructions and has been fully tech edited.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
The Stormy Rainbow Crochet Blanket was designed by Fay Dashper-Hughes after doing one of our rainbow mini skein dyeing workshops. We have put together a mini skein kit that closely mirrors the dyed skeins of Fay's original. It is made using the intarsia crochet method and just one simple stitch. Easy row repeats make it a great first intarsia project.There is a sister knit design called Scottish Rainbow.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Mini Mania is a striped sock pattern by Fay Dashper-Hughes. It has been cleverly designed to incorporate the yarn tails as you go, so there are not lots of ends to weave in at the end. It is worked cuff down, with a heel flap and rounded toes. The pattern contains detailed photos and a link to a private YouTube tutorial.Sizes given in the pattern are for a 60/64/68/72 stitch sock. The 68 and 72-st socks require 2 20g mini skeins of colour A, so be sure to include these when selecting your colour choice. For the smaller sizes, adding an additional mini skein of colour A will enable you to get two pairs of socks from 7 20g mini skeins.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Agnes is a light lace shawl, perfect for early autumn and designed for us by Kath Andrews. It has a top-down triangular construction using two main lace stitch patterns separated by small garter stitch borders and can be worked using one or two colours. The pattern is charted and written out in full.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Q: How many cats can you fit on a sweater?A: Quite a few...We love this catty design by Marna Gilligan of An Caitin Beag! Marna used RiverKnits Nene 4 Ply and Nene 4 Ply Minis (100% Bluefaced Leicester wool) for her version and now you can too. Choose the originals or pick your own cat colours! You can knit Polkacats up as a sweater or a cardigan - full instructions are included for both.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Festive Feet is a fun twist on a simple sock pattern by Fay Dashper-Hughes. It is knitted cuff-down and adds a few techniques such as the Latvian Braid and corrugated ribbing. All Fay's patterns have detailed photo tutorials and this one also has a link to a private YouTube tutorial.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Arria is a contemporary intarsia shawl pattern by Fay Dashper-Hughes. She has designed it for both crocheters and knitters. Both versions are great for first forays into intarsia colourwork, and are quite manageable with only 3 balls of yarn all the way through.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
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Positivity Spiral is a very versatile cowl designed by Fay Dashper-Hughes. Worked in the round, it makes use of filet crochet to add a lacelike spiralled pattern, paired with Herringbone trebles which naturally want to lie to the left, adding to the spiral effect.Herringbone trebles create a flattened fabric that have beautiful drape. The simplicity of the stitch and lace section also means it looks great in most yarn weights and still remains a one-skein project. Based on a simple 16-stitch, 8-round repeat, this is a great project to pick up and put down and looks far more complicated than it actually is. Instructions are written using UK crochet terms.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
The Tenement Cowl was designed by Fay Dashper-Hughes who was inspired by the bright contrast colours and brick bond pattern of Victorian tiles.Tiles were laid in communal stairwells of tenement buildings in cities such as Glasgow in Scotland. The patterns often had stripes of contrast colours and helped to brighten up the otherwise dreary flights of stairs.The cowl is worked flat in rows, and sewn together after blocking to create a cowl. Yarns are carried up the side, so there are only four ends to weave in. Instructions are written using UK crochet terms.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Luminous Flux is the measure of the perceived level of light. With this high-vis hat, you will certainly be easily perceived! The bold graphic look is created with a textured colourwork technique that is half stranded knitting and half knit-purl patterning. Choose your style and knit either a slouchy hat or a beanie.The hat has been designed to use our woollen spun Severn (Jacob wool) yarn, but any toothy non-superwash wool will work well. If choosing your own colours, try to select a light, medium, and dark shade to ensure that each one has enough contrast against the others.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download. -
Arria is a contemporary intarsia shawl pattern by Fay Dashper-Hughes. She has designed it for both crocheters and knitters. Both versions are great for first forays into intarsia colourwork, and are quite manageable with only 3 balls of yarn all the way through.When you purchase this pattern you will receive a hard copy in the post and an immediate PDF download.
