Karen Butler Designs

Patterns using: Knitting

About me

I design lace, colourwork and textured knitting patterns for socks, shawls, fingerless mitts and other accessories. My aim is to produce clearly written patterns for interesting designs. With decades of knitting experience, I started tech editing for other designers before publishing patterns myself.

Most or all of my patterns have the following inclusivity features:

Colour blindness accessible i.e. does not exclusively use colour to convey information
Charted and written instructions

How to get in touch with me: karen@thebutlerz.co.uk

Can you share my images (attributed, with no edits): Yes

Pronouns: she/her

Purchasable patterns

Note: All prices shown are listed in US dollars. For designers who sell in US dollars, the prices are accurate. For designers who sell in other currencies, the prices have been converted to US dollars using a recent exchange rate and are therefore approximates.

22 purchasable patterns

Photo: Karen Butler

Beech Leaves Socks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: 20½(23:25½)cm / 8(9:10)" ankle/mid-foot circumference
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 236 to 451 yards
Gauge: 30 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in Leaf Lace
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

Brickazag Mitts

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: To fit 15(19:23)cm / 6(7½:9)in hand circumference.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 186 to 344 yards
Gauge: 33 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern in the round
Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

Cascadia Shawl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.23
Price ~~$7.23~~ $5.42 (you save $1.81 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Small (Large); wingspan approx 124(185)cm / 49(73)in
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 437 to 809 yards
Gauge: 40 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in blocked Cascadia lace pattern
Hooks/needles: US 2½ - 3.0 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Fair Fortune Socks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: To fit 20½(23:25½)cm / 8(9:10)in mid-foot circumference. Leg length 10½cm / 4¼in. Foot length adjustable to fit.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 334 to 465 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

Gothic Architecture Socks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: 8(9:10)in mid-foot circumference
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 267 to 474 yards
Gauge: 30 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in Gothic Architecture Lace Pattern
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm, US 1 - 2.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Susan Crawford Vintage

Grain Field Stole

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.23
Price ~~$7.23~~ $5.42 (you save $1.81 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Length 125 (165)cm / 50 (66) inches, Width 63cm / 25 inches
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 875 to 1750 yards
Gauge: 21.5 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in Grain Field Chart B
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 5 - 3.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

Gridlock Mitts

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: To fit 16½(19:21½)cm / 6½(7½:8½)in hand circumference.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 142 to 230 yards
Gauge: 33 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern
Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

Ice Cream Socks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: 8(9:10) mid foot circumference
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 230 to 317 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

Leafy Arches

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: To fit 19(21½:24)cm / 7½(8½:9½)in midfoot circumference.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 254 to 370 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in blocked stocking stitch
Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 2.75 mm (C)
- Knitting: US 1½ - 2.5 mm, US 1 - 2.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

Lissom

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.23
Price ~~$7.23~~ $5.42 (you save $1.81 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: S, M, L
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 432 to 750 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 41 rows = 4 inches in Candlelight Lace Pattern
Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Mini Knits

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $3.62
Price ~~$3.62~~ $2.71 (you save $0.91 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Other decor
For: The home
Sizing: The Mini Mitten measures approximately 8cm / 3.25in high. The Mini Sock measures approximately 7.5cm / 3in from top to toe.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 14 to 32 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Morphology DK Cowl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: Small (Large)
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 450 to 535 yards
Gauge: 44 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches in stranded double knitting pattern
Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Morphology Knits

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $12.66
Price ~~$12.66~~ $9.50 (you save $3.16 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Miscellaneous
For: Adults
Sizing: DK cowl: Small (Large). Mitts: To fit 16½(19:21½)cm / 6½(7½:8½)in hand circumference. Tubular cowl: Small, Medium, Large. Tam: To fit 45½(51:56:61)cm / 18(20:22:24)in head circumference.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 155 to 2234 yards
Gauge: DK cowl: 44 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches in stranded double knitting pattern. Other patterns: 32 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern in the round.
Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 2.75 mm (C)
- Knitting: US 2 - 2.75 mm, US 1 - 2.25 mm, US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Morphology Mitts

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: To fit 16½(19:21½)cm / 6½(7½:8½)in hand circumference.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 155 to 230 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern in the round
Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Morphology Tam

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Hat
For: Adults
Sizing: To fit 45½(51:56:61)cm / 18(20:22:24)in head circumference.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 230 to 425 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stranded colourwork pattern
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm, US 2 - 2.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Morphology Tubular Cowl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: Small, Medium, Large
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 689 to 1044 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stranded colourwork pattern
Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 2.75 mm (C)
- Knitting: US 2 - 2.75 mm, US 1 - 2.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

Paw Prints Socks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: 7½(8½:9½) inch mid-foot circumference
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 262 to 371 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 3.0 mm
- Knitting: US 1½ - 2.5 mm, US 1 - 2.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Quietest Moments

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: To fit 19(22½:26:30)cm / 7½(9:10½:12)in mid-foot circumference. Leg length 10cm / 4in. Foot length is adjustable to fit.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 241 to 448 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in Stocking stitch
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

River Idle

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For:
- Adults
- Children
- Babies
Sizing: To fit 14(17:20½:23:25½)cm / 5½(6¾:8:9:10)in mid-foot circumference. Short leg length option 4cm / 1½in. Long leg length option 9(12½:15:15:15)cm / 3½(5:6:6:6)in. Foot length adjustable to fit.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 148 to 454 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 2.75 mm (C)
- Knitting: US 1½ - 2.5 mm, US 0 - 2.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

Time Warp Socks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: To fit 19(23:26½)cm / 7½(9:10½)in mid-foot circumference. Leg length 14cm / 5½in. Foot length adjustable to fit.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 282 to 436 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in Stocking stitch
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Susan Crawford Vintage

Victorian Pennies Shawl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.23
Price ~~$7.23~~ $5.42 (you save $1.81 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan 140cm / 55in; Depth 140cm / 27in with notes for adjusting.
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: Minimum 656 yards
Gauge: 23 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in Victorian Pennies Pattern
Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Karen Butler

Well Rooted Mitts

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: To fit 16½(19:22¾)cm / 6½(7½:9)in hand circumference.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 147 to 230 yards
Gauge: 37 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in Well Rooted Cable pattern worked in the round
Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz