Kates Shoes

kateshoes.jpg, originally uploaded by brynne_knits.

Just want to share this little picture of my Mary Jane Booties Pattern (free download) hand knit by Brynne at All This By Hand. There is so much baby goodness in this photo I just had to share!

Kates Shoes

kateshoes.jpg, originally uploaded by brynne_knits.

Just want to share this little picture of my Mary Jane Booties Pattern (free download) hand knit by Brynne at All This By Hand. There is so much baby goodness in this photo I just had to share!

Modern Baby Bonnet : Free Pattern (limited)

It seems as this last week in New York was the start of winter as the temperatures have dipped down into those brisk single digits that are hard to ignore. Brrr! Apparently we might see our first snow this weekend so there is no time to waist knitting mittens and hats to keep little ones snug and stylish.

Good timing that the winter issue of Small Magazine was released this week which not only features the most gorgeous fashions, inspiration and art for little folk but I am honored that one of my knitting patterns was selected as this issues Small Project. The Modern Baby Bonnet Pattern from my book Vintage Knits for Modern Babies is available as a free PDF download for a limited time only! There are some lovely yarns to knit this cap with and some of my favorites are the Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK, Classic Elite Yarns Classic Silk as well as Debbie Bliss

Cashmerino DK. See what other yarns the Modern Baby Bonnet can be knit with on Ravelry.com.

Modern Baby Bonnet : Free Pattern (limited)

It seems as this last week in New York was the start of winter as the temperatures have dipped down into those brisk single digits that are hard to ignore. Brrr! Apparently we might see our first snow this weekend so there is no time to waist knitting mittens and hats to keep little ones snug and stylish.

Good timing that the winter issue of Small Magazine was released this week which not only features the most gorgeous fashions, inspiration and art for little folk but I am honored that one of my knitting patterns was selected as this issues Small Project. The Modern Baby Bonnet Pattern from my book Vintage Knits for Modern Babies is available as a free PDF download for a limited time only! There are some lovely yarns to knit this cap with and some of my favorites are the Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK, Classic Elite Yarns Classic Silk as well as Debbie Bliss

Cashmerino DK. See what other yarns the Modern Baby Bonnet can be knit with on Ravelry.com.

Magpie Patterns

As the cooler Autumn temps are settling in on us here in New York, I am suddenly itching to knit and I have about a years worth of knitting projects in the queue. (just as well because I am in the midst of an almost perpetual winter since leaving the Southern Hemisphere for the Northern).

I have been browsing the book shops and knitting stores here in New York and I realize there is no shortage of patterns and projects but for me it has been an overwhelming experience. When I get overwhelmed, I run home and log onto Ravelry.com to help me figure out which pattern is best. Ravelry is great but still, there is a lot to weed through.

Then along came Magpie Patterns which has a lovely (and growing) selection of independent needlework patterns including knitting, crochet, embroidery and sewing all displayed by the well curated eye of its owner. In addition to individual patterns there is a beautiful selection of all my favorite craft books as well.

Over the years I have had many requests for a baby cardigan pattern that is knit all-in-one piece. I finally found one on Magpie Knits! Manda Ruth, a little hooded cardigan by Jane Richmond, is knit from the top down and is virtually seamless. Seed stitch adds texture to this raglan sweater and worsted weight yarn makes this project fly off the needles. How cute?

Magpie Patterns

As the cooler Autumn temps are settling in on us here in New York, I am suddenly itching to knit and I have about a years worth of knitting projects in the queue. (just as well because I am in the midst of an almost perpetual winter since leaving the Southern Hemisphere for the Northern).

I have been browsing the book shops and knitting stores here in New York and I realize there is no shortage of patterns and projects but for me it has been an overwhelming experience. When I get overwhelmed, I run home and log onto Ravelry.com to help me figure out which pattern is best. Ravelry is great but still, there is a lot to weed through.

Then along came Magpie Patterns which has a lovely (and growing) selection of independent needlework patterns including knitting, crochet, embroidery and sewing all displayed by the well curated eye of its owner. In addition to individual patterns there is a beautiful selection of all my favorite craft books as well.

Over the years I have had many requests for a baby cardigan pattern that is knit all-in-one piece. I finally found one on Magpie Knits! Manda Ruth, a little hooded cardigan by Jane Richmond, is knit from the top down and is virtually seamless. Seed stitch adds texture to this raglan sweater and worsted weight yarn makes this project fly off the needles. How cute?

Hooded Baby Capelet Pattern

Many of the 25 knitting patterns in my upcoming book were already in my head before I even started planning the book. Mostly all of my inspiration comes from my vintage knitting pattern collection. When I was planning out the patterns for the book I knew I wanted to include a baby cape or capelet. I have seen many lovely capes ranging from a long carrying cape to short little caplelets that are almost glorified collars. What I was really after was a fairy tale cape, the sort that Little Red Riding Hood would wear.


I found designing this pattern was a bit of a challenge for me because I was not sure how to approach it. Do I want it short and sweet, patterned or plain? Eventually I came across this Japeneese pattern and I was totally inspired to keep it simple (i.e. no teddy bear ears)...
After many trials and tweaks, I ended up with a pattern I call Hooded Baby Capelet. I think it is my favorite in the book and I so wish I had a little girl to knit one for. The pattern is streight forward, easy to knit and uses the most incredibly soft Rowan Cashsoft Baby DK. The best part about it is that it is insanely cute when worn. Just the kind of pattern I like to make. (The photo I took is pretty bad as lighting was low but I had to send the cape off to the Photographer today.) I can't wait to see the pictures of the model wearing the cape for the book!

Hooded Baby Capelet Pattern

Many of the 25 knitting patterns in my upcoming book were already in my head before I even started planning the book. Mostly all of my inspiration comes from my vintage knitting pattern collection. When I was planning out the patterns for the book I knew I wanted to include a baby cape or capelet. I have seen many lovely capes ranging from a long carrying cape to short little caplelets that are almost glorified collars. What I was really after was a fairy tale cape, the sort that Little Red Riding Hood would wear.


I found designing this pattern was a bit of a challenge for me because I was not sure how to approach it. Do I want it short and sweet, patterned or plain? Eventually I came across this Japeneese pattern and I was totally inspired to keep it simple (i.e. no teddy bear ears)...
After many trials and tweaks, I ended up with a pattern I call Hooded Baby Capelet. I think it is my favorite in the book and I so wish I had a little girl to knit one for. The pattern is streight forward, easy to knit and uses the most incredibly soft Rowan Cashsoft Baby DK. The best part about it is that it is insanely cute when worn. Just the kind of pattern I like to make. (The photo I took is pretty bad as lighting was low but I had to send the cape off to the Photographer today.) I can't wait to see the pictures of the model wearing the cape for the book!