About me
Padma R designs in knit, crochet and Tunisian crochet. Shes thinks theyre equally exciting! Her Trinary shawl (a free pattern in Knitty) incorporates lace in all three crafts. She designs for the love of craft and technique, and particularly enjoys knitted lace, cables and brioche. Padma's patterns have been published by Kelbourne Woolens, Ancient Arts Yarns, Cascade Yarns, Inside Crochet magazine and Knotions amongst others.
Person of colour
Most or all of my patterns (where applicable) have the following inclusivity features:
- Screen reader compatible
- Charted and written instructions
How to get in touch with me: padmardesigns@gmail.com
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.
21 purchasable patterns
Photo: Padma R
Across the miles
Across the miles
- Price: $7.50
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 66" (168 cm) along top edge, 15" (38 cm) height at center, 130" (330 cm) along bottom edge (for laceweight shawl)
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 430 to 439 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
- Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm, US 2 1/2 - 3.0 mm
Photo: Kellie Nuss for Knotions Magazine
Aloes & Diamonds
Aloes & Diamonds
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size; adjustable
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 430 to 450 yards
- Gauge: 2 repeats = 4 inches in lace pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Padma R
Deceptive
Deceptive
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Hat
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 180 to 200 yards
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
- Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Kellie Nuss for Knotions magazine
Diversion
Diversion
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One, adjustable to scarf, stole or shawl
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 810 to 820 yards
- Gauge: 14 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 8 - 5.0 mm
Photo: Inside Crochet
Filigree Lace Shawl
Filigree Lace Shawl
- Price: $6.95
- Craft: Tunisian Crochet
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 437 to 459 yards
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern
- Hooks/needles: 6.5 mm (K)
Photo: Padma R
Flying
Flying
- Price: $8.95
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One: 78" (198 cm) along top edge, 22" (56 cm) height at center, 132" (335 cm) along bottom edge
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 850 to 870 yards
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in Body pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 8 - 5.0 mm
Photo: Padma R
Kuda
Kuda
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Small, medium, large
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 535 to 550 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 2 1/2 - 3.0 mm, US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Padma R
Laetus
Laetus
- Price: $6.95
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 370 to 390 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 3 - 3.25 mm
Photo: Kelbourne Woolens
Palms
Palms
- Price: $7.95
- Craft: Tunisian Crochet
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 13.5" (34.5 cm) width, 69" (175.5 cm) length
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: 550 to 555 yards
- Gauge: 14 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in on Tunisian hook in Body pattern, after blocking.
- Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J), 3.5 mm (E)
Photo: Tabelli
Petalette Shawl
Petalette Shawl
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Tunisian Crochet
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One size, adjustable
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 437 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in ExModTSS
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I), 3.5 mm (E), 4.0 mm (G)
Photo: Padma R
Sea Frond
Sea Frond
- Price: $8.95
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Adjustable (customisable for both body and border)
- Yarn weight: Yarn weight does not matter
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 605 yards
- Gauge: 10 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in brioche rib
- Hooks/needles: US 9 - 5.5 mm, US 10 1/2 - 6.5 mm
Photo: Kellie Nuss for Knotions magazine
Squishy
Squishy
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Bulky
- Total yardage needed: 107 to 110 yards
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in body pattern stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 10 - 6.0 mm
Photo: Kellie Nuss for Knotions magazine
Squishy hat
Squishy hat
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Hat
- For: Adults
- Sizing: adult, to fit 21" to 23" head
- Yarn weight: Bulky
- Total yardage needed: 107 to 110 yards
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in body pattern stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 10 - 6.0 mm
Photo: Padma R
String of pearls
String of pearls
- Price: $8.95
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 900 to 950 yards
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in Body pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 5 - 3.75 mm
Photo: Bklouser (Ravelry)
Tunisian Etude hat
Tunisian Etude hat
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Tunisian Crochet
- Category: Hat
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 3 sizes: Small (Medium, Large) to fit 20-21 (22, 23)" head
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 167 to 220 yards
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches in Body, unstretched
- Hooks/needles: 4.5 mm, 5.5 mm (I), 6.0 mm (J)
Photo: Padma R
Tunisian Etude Scarf
Tunisian Etude Scarf
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Tunisian Crochet
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 62" long x 7" wide
- Yarn weight: Yarn weight does not matter
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 328 yards
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches in body
- Hooks/needles: 7.0 mm, 6.0 mm (J)
Photo: Inside Crochet magazine
Twilight Shawl
Twilight Shawl
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Tunisian Crochet
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: adjustable
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 820 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H), 5.5 mm (I), 6.5 mm (K), 6.0 mm (J)
Photo: Stephanie Seufert
Twisting Waters
Twisting Waters
- Price: $7.95
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 750 to 766 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in Charted lace pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Padma R
Vine Country
Vine Country
- Price: $8.95
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 850 to 900 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches in brioche rib
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Padma R
Whimsy
Whimsy
- Price: $6.95
- Craft: Tunisian Crochet
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 68" (173cm) along top edge, 22" (56cm) height at center, 39" (99cm) along bottom edge
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 590 to 600 yards
- Gauge: 15 stitches in 15 sts = 5.5 inches in Body Row 1
- Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J), 5.5 mm (I)
Photo: TheHeadShack (Shauna)
Zing Pullover
Zing Pullover
- Price: $7.50
- Craft: Crochet
- Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
- For:
- Children
- Babies
- Sizing: 2T (4T, 6T, 8T, 10T)
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: 984 to 1230 yards
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H), 4.0 mm (G)