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Kathleen Sperling

Patterns using: Regular knitting

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About me

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Kathleen has been knitting for over 40 years, and designing for over 20. Knitting inspires her with ideas for a wide variety of patterns, with a heavy concentration in colourwork. Don't worry - her patterns tend to look much more complex than they are to make. Knit something fabulous!

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Inclusivity features you may see in one or more of my patterns:

  • Colour-blind accessible
  • Design contains instructions for size XL and larger
  • Non-gendered
  • Instructions available for low-vision readers
  • Instructions are screen reader accessible

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

Pronouns: she/her

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.

Finished projects made with my designs


Purchasable patterns

47 purchasable patterns

Photo: Used with permission from Knit Picks

Addis Abeba Wrap

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 6' x 2'
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 950 to 960 yards
  • Gauge: 17 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in garter stitched, blocked
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Alana Hat

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $5.50
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s):
    • Adults
    • Children
    • Babies
  • Sizing: baby, toddler, child, small adult, large adult
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 126 to 284 yards
  • Gauge: 34 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in Stranded pattern after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 2 1/2 - 3.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2014 Kathleen Sperling

Around the Block Baby Blanket

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Blankets (Home)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: Finished piece measures 50" to 55" square, depending on the severity of blocking
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 1900 yards
  • Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2015 Kathleen Sperling

Balthazar's Jumper Socks

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Socks (Foot/leg wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: women's, men's
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 440 to 520 yards
  • Gauge: 37 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches in stranded patterns
  • Hooks/needles: US 1 1/2 - 2.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2017 Kathleen Sperling

Beaulieu Tam

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: small, large
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 205 to 250 yards
  • Gauge: 28 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern in 3.5mm after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Whitework: Accessories inspired by medieval illumination

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Photo: Christa Tippmann, Jane Austen Knits

Beloved Baby Bonnet

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: 16", 17" and 18" head circumferences
  • Yarn weight: Lace
  • Total yardage needed: 155 to 175 yards
  • Gauge: 38 stitches and 54 rows = 4 inches in Chart A, B, C, E, F or G pattern
  • Hooks/needles:
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Between the Dragon and His Wrap

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: Small, large
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 1059 to 1250 yards
  • Gauge: 19 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in Stranded colourwork worked in the round after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 9 - 5.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Instructions available for low-vision readers
    • Instructions are screen reader accessible
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Kathleen Sperling

Bukhara Cowl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: One size: adult, approx. 8" high and 24" circumference
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 250 yards
  • Gauge: 27 stitches and 52 rows = 4 inches in mosaic knitting chart on 2.75mm needles, after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 1 1/2 - 2.5 mm, US 2 - 2.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Interweave Knits

Caldicott Scarf

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $7.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Scarves (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 8" wide and 66" long
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 436 yards
  • Gauge: 18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in charted patts.
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Celtic Knotwork Baby Blanket

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Blankets (Home)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: approximately 3 feet x 3.5 feet
  • Yarn weight: Sport
  • Total yardage needed: 1375 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2015 Kathleen Sperling

Cervelli Baby Blanket

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Blankets (Home)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: One size, 33" square
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 765 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern, after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2017 Alia Sperling-Baines

Corbichon Wrap

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: narrow/short 20" x 58.5"; narrow/long 20" x 65"; wide/short 26" x 58.5"; wide/long 26" x 65"
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 1080 to 1505 yards
  • Gauge: 19.75 stitches and 21.25 rows = 4 inches in Stranded pattern after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Whitework: Accessories inspired by medieval illumination

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Photo: 2016 Alia Sperling-Baines. Used with permission.

Dambrod Mittens

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Mittens (Hand/wrist wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: One size: woman's medium, finished hand circumference 7.5" (pattern instructions also contain suggestions for sizing down to a woman's small)
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 231 to 240 yards
  • Gauge: 35 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches in stranded knitting, after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Practical Publishing Ltd

Delft Beret

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: One size: brim circumference 22", diameter of flat circular top 26.25" when laid flat
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 175 yards
  • Gauge: 29 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in Stranded pattern after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2013 Kathleen Sperling

Double the Love Bib

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Bibs (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: one size: approximately 8.25" x 11" laid flat; to fit head circumferences up to about 17.5"
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 118 to 124 yards
  • Gauge: 28 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches in double knitted stocking stitch (14 sts per side)
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Flip for the Next Feed

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Faux Entrelac Socks

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Socks (Foot/leg wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: small, large
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 265 to 360 yards
  • Gauge: 32 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2013 Kathleen Sperling

Feast Your Eyes Bib

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Bibs (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: One size, approximately 9.25" x 13.5" laid flat
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 141 to 149 yards
  • Gauge: 28 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches in Double knitted stocking stitch on 4.5mm needles (14 sts/4" per side)
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Flip for the Next Feed

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Photo: 2019 Kathleen Sperling

Fordington Baby Blanket

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Blankets (Home)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: One size: approximately 40" square
  • Yarn weight: Bulky
  • Total yardage needed: 1000 to 1015 yards
  • Gauge: 12 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Mosaic knitting chart pattern after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 9 - 5.5 mm, US 10 1/2 - 6.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Copyright Kellie Nuss for Knotions Magazine

Insular Cowl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $5.95
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: One size: approx. 11.5" high and 22" circumference when buttoned
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 385 to 410 yards
  • Gauge: 28 stitches and 60 rows = 4 inches in mosaic pattern, after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 1 1/2 - 2.5 mm, US 2 1/2 - 3.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Iris Afghan

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Blankets (Home)
  • Age(s): N/A
  • Sizing: One size: about 66" x 69"
  • Yarn weight: Aran
  • Total yardage needed: 2255 yards
  • Gauge: 14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 9 - 5.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2014 Kathleen Sperling

Jianzhi Cowl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: One size
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 310 yards
  • Gauge: 34 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in Double knitted stocking stitch on 3.75mm needles (17 sts/4" per side)
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: The Unofficial Harry Potter Knits

Juicy Fly Hair Bow

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hair accessories (Headwear)
  • Age(s):
    • Adults
    • Children
  • Sizing: About 5" wide and 2.75" high
  • Yarn weight: Bulky
  • Total yardage needed: 20 to 40 yards
  • Gauge: 14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in Stocking stitch with yarn doubled
  • Hooks/needles: US 10 - 6.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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KWB/TSF Hat (fundraiser)

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $5.50
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s):
    • Adults
    • Children
    • Babies
  • Sizing: newborn, infant, toddler, child, small adult, medium adult, large adult, x-large adult
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 120 to 340 yards
  • Gauge: 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in double knitted stocking stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Design contains instructions for size XL and larger
    • Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Lacy Ribs Scarf

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Scarves (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 4.5" x 49" laid flat
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 198 yards
  • Gauge: 17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 10 - 6.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2017 Kathleen Sperling

Lavagna Hat

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s):
    • Adults
    • Children
  • Sizing: small: 19" finished circumference; medium: 21" finished circumference; large: 23" finished circumference
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 135 to 220 yards
  • Gauge: 28 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Whitework: Accessories inspired by medieval illumination

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Photo: Kathleen Sperling

Leafy Baby Poncho

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Ponchos (Tops)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 390 yards
  • Gauge: 28 stitches = 4 inches in stocking stitch on 2.75mm needles
  • Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Macclesfield Scarf

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Scarves (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): N/A
  • Sizing: One size: 7" wide, 79" long
  • Yarn weight: Aran
  • Total yardage needed: 1000 yards
  • Gauge: 22 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern, after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Whitework: Accessories inspired by medieval illumination

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Merry-Go-Round Hat

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s):
    • Children
    • Babies
  • Sizing: baby (14"), toddler (16"), child (18") with resizing suggestions for newborn (12.5"), woman (20") and man (22")
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed:
  • Gauge: One repeat of Chart D[E,F], blocked, should measure 3 1/2"[3 1/4",3 5/8"] wide and approximately 4 1/4"[4 1/4",4 3/16"] high
  • Hooks/needles: US 2 1/2 - 3.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Interweave Knits

Minaret Mittens

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $7.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Mittens (Hand/wrist wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 7 (7 1/2, 8)" palm circumference and 8 1/2 (9 1/4, 10)" tall. Mittens shown measure 7 1/2".
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 200 to 265 yards
  • Gauge: 35 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in lower hand patt.
  • Hooks/needles: US 1 1/2 - 2.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Minerva Shawl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: One size: 60" at widest point; 38" high
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 410 to 420 yards
  • Gauge: 1 repeat = 4 inches in Centre chart lace pattern after blocking: 9.5" x 3.5"
  • Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Kathleen Sperling

Old-Freshened Cuffs

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cuffs (Hand/wrist wear)
  • Age(s): N/A
  • Sizing: Short small, long small, short medium, long medium, short large, long large
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 120 to 250 yards
  • Gauge: 36 stitches and 41.5 rows = 4 inches in Gingham stranded pattern
  • Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Knitscene/Harper Point

Otranto Cowl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $7.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 21" circumference and 7" tall, buttoned
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 150 to 160 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in charted pattern
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Parfait Cardigan

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $5.50
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cardigans (Tops)
  • Age(s):
    • Children
    • Babies
  • Sizing: 3-month, 6-month, 12-month, 18-month, 2-yr, 4-yr, 6-yr, 8-yr, 10-yr
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 180 to 850 yards
  • Gauge: 18 sts/3.25" and 24 rows/3.5" in gauge pattern
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Kathleen Sperling

Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock Bib

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Bibs (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: one size: approximately 9" x 13" laid flat; to fit head circumferences up to about 17.5"
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 220 to 230 yards
  • Gauge: 44 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches in double knitted stocking stitch (so 22 sts per side)
  • Hooks/needles: US 2 1/2 - 3.0 mm, US 2 - 2.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Flip for the Next Feed

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Serendipity Throwover

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Ponchos (Tops)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 991 to 1380 yards
  • Gauge: 18 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in Moss stitch, after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Colour-blind accessible
    • Design contains instructions for size XL and larger
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Sweetness Top

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Sleeveless tops (Tops)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 260 to 485 yards
  • Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Kathleen Sperling

Teddy for Tots Bib (fundraiser)

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Bibs (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: 8" x 13": one size fits all (to fit head circumferences up to about 17")
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 65 to 70 yards
  • Gauge: 31 stitches and 22.5 rows = 4 inches in double knitting (15.5 sts per side)
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2018 Kathleen Sperling

Thanks, It Has Pockets! Cowl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s):
    • Adults
    • Children
  • Sizing: One size fits most: circumference 66", height 5.5"
  • Yarn weight: Sport
  • Total yardage needed: 525 to 540 yards
  • Gauge: 39 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches in double knitting (i.e. 19.5 sts per side)
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: The Unofficial Harry Potter Knits

Tracery Vest

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.50
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Sleeveless tops (Tops)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 960 to 1344 yards
  • Gauge: 30 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches in chart pattern stitch, blocked
  • Hooks/needles: US 2 1/2 - 3.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Design contains instructions for size XL and larger
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2017 Kathleen Sperling

Valois Bag

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Tote bags (Bags/cases)
  • Age(s): N/A
  • Sizing: small, large
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 870 to 1370 yards
  • Gauge: 32 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stranded pattern AFTER felting
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm, 7.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Whitework: Accessories inspired by medieval illumination

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Vigil Wrap

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: One size: 21" wide, 68" long, not including fringe
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 1036 to 1065 yards
  • Gauge: 17 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 9 - 5.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Vignay Fingerless Mittens

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Fingerless mitts/gloves (Hand/wrist wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: small, medium, large
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 170 to 230 yards
  • Gauge: 37 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 1 1/2 - 2.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Whitework: Accessories inspired by medieval illumination

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Photo: 2017 Kathleen Sperling

Welles Socks

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Socks (Foot/leg wear)
  • Age(s):
    • Adults
    • Children
  • Sizing: extra-small; small; medium; large
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 245 to 700 yards
  • Gauge: 38 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches in stranded pattern after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 1 1/2 - 2.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Whitework: Accessories inspired by medieval illumination

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Photo: Interweave Knits

Woodcutter Hat

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.25
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 18 1/4 (20 1/2, 22 3/4)" brim circumference. Hat shown measures 20 1/2".
  • Yarn weight: Aran
  • Total yardage needed: 250 to 375 yards
  • Gauge: 21 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in charted patt.
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Wraparound Socks

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Socks (Foot/leg wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: small, large
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 225 to 330 yards
  • Gauge: 30 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 1 1/2 - 2.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: 2014 Kathleen Sperling

Wuv Vest

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $4.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Sleeveless tops (Tops)
  • Age(s):
    • Children
    • Babies
  • Sizing: 12-month, 18-month, 2-year, 4-year, 6-year
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 165 to 291 yards
  • Gauge: 16 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in seed stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Kathleen Sperling

Zombaby Bib

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $3.99
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Bibs (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Babies
  • Sizing: one size: approximately 8.5" x 13.25" laid flat; to fit head circumferences up to about 17.5"
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 130 to 140 yards
  • Gauge: 28 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches in double knitted stocking stitch (14 sts per side)
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
    • Non-gendered
    • Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz
  • Also available in eBook: Flip for the Next Feed

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Purchasable eBooks

4 purchasable eBooks

Darling Layette booklet opens in new window

  • Price: $7.99
  • 3 patterns, none available for individual purchase

Flip for the Next Feed opens in new window

  • Price: $12.99
  • 5 patterns, 4 available for individual purchase:
    • Zombaby Bib
    • Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock Bib
    • Feast Your Eyes Bib
    • Double the Love Bib

Fouilloy Set opens in new window

  • Price: $7.99
  • 3 patterns, none available for individual purchase

Whitework: Accessories inspired by medieval illumination opens in new window

  • Price: $15.99
  • 10 patterns, 7 available for individual purchase:
    • Beaulieu Tam
    • Corbichon Wrap
    • Welles Socks
    • Macclesfield Scarf
    • Vignay Fingerless Mittens
    • Lavagna Hat
    • Valois Bag