Knitting
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Beguiling In Black
Knitting and DIY costuming for frugal Pagans.
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Little People For Little People
Feel-me, squash-me toys to make for a child's wonderous world, plus a saucey chapeau just for them.
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Veiled And Blushing
Not necessarily either, but let's see what we have here -- knitted, classic, faery crowns, handfasting wreaths, Camelot bands, historical, mantillas, and gothic black tulle.
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Vintage Wedding
Past days and old ways with a frugal wedding/handfasting ceremony and a handknitted gown.
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Just Jesting
Willy nilly knitting for the insanely happy.
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Pram Set For 2" Doll
Knitted in pink one ply wool, this set is worked in Dogrose pattern and has two pieces -- the sacque and bonnet. Put it on your pouting babe.
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Faery Baby's Summer Set
Part two of wee knitting is the pattern for summer dress, bonnet plus cotton vest and nappy. One of your garden flowers might be a cradle for a baby of the fae folk just waiting for a little knitted set.
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Knitting For The Wee Folk
Spare a moment for magickal knitting...something for the tiniest dolls. Do you know any who are needing new outfits? You'll be rewarded in secret.
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Caught Up In Cables
Cables and anchors away! If you've been longing for that luxurious Aran sweater, now is the time to get going --- you've got a long way to go. A bit shy of cables? Begin with a pair of kilt hose (pattern given).
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Beady-Eyed Knitting
Never knitted with beads? Even beginners can make a red hot amulet bag - knit or crochet, so thread up those sizzling glass beads now.
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Flowers For Me
Bits of yarn and whatever needles you can grab will soon turn into a basket of magick flowers and leaves to bewitch your clothing.
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Bookmarks For Pleasure
Practice new stitch patterns while replacing those sad and worn paper bookmarks. Reserve a few for thankyou gifts, adding glass beads and ribbon.
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Eyelet Fans
Like the vintage look? Eyelet Fans may be what you're after for that light bedjacket. Swatch it up in snow white wool for a show of coyness.
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Mark This
Don't go limp over stitch repeats. These 0-rings will save your sanity and perhaps some unravelling.
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Liletta's Fur Stole
An envious modern Barbie has stolen her vintage sister's fur stole for an important date.
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Dolls On Double-Points
Knitted dolls are so cute, but oh! those seams. This is one pattern you will use over and over, as the circular knitting and designer's shaping give great results.
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Comfy And Surprising Socks
Hand knitting socks can be an emotional thing. You get so attached to these funny, heeled and toed tubes. Maybe we need to knit lots of them in wacky colors and put a pom pom on our twinkies.
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Talisman Bag
Make it the size you want using fine or chunky yarns. Original was made with 12ply wool and lined in olive silk with glass beads and shell trim.
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Small And Tiny Things
Take up your needles, or copper wires, for miniature knitting. Magnifying glasses recommended, and a warning of possible addiction to tiny things.
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Peasant Stitch
A new view of Garter Stich and what we might do with it. Patterns for heart shaped hot pad and circular dishcloth.
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Anklets And Jewelry
Quick and effective pieces of jewelry for costumes or adding sparkle to your handmade clothing.
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Charts And Technqiues To Print
Print these out and keep them beside your projects. Lets you find the corresponding needles and hooks for any pattern. Techniques included as a handy reference.
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Red Diamonds
Stitch pattern for one of the popular diamond shapes, and a link to a exciting new trick for forming diamond tips.
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Some Rather Seedy Stitches
Bringing texture and subtle color interplays with simple seeded stitches.
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Knitted Lingerie Links
Delicious free patterns for camisoles, tap pants and shapely top knitted in medium weight cotton yarns.
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Vintage Dolls Patterns
Knit and crochet outfits for vintage dolls designed by Esmerelda.
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Striped Blackberry Stitch
An old favorite is spiced up with a selection of fruity and cultural colors.
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Brocade Knitting
How the brocade patterns are formed, and a couple of examples to try.
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Victorian Edgings For Undergarments
How edgings were used to trim underwear plus an eyelet pattern for you to try.
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Dainty Allover Eyelet
This is a delight to work. A simple, older pattern for an allover effect of embroidered eyelets.
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Adding A Knitted Edging To Fabric
How to work a baseline on fabric from which to pick up stitches and knit on an edging.
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Victorian Drawers
Late Victorian crotchless drawers with knitted-on lace edging, shaped legs and split gusset.
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Teapot Handle Holder
Pattern for knitted Victorian teapot handle-holder.
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Holey Knitting
An investigation into dropped stitches and eyelets.
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Camisoles
Designing your own knitted/crochet camisole plus a free pattern to get you going.
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A Few Rounds Of Circular Knitting
Instructions for easy, basic circle with swirls and eyelets that get you going with circular knitting. Make this first project into a doll shawl.
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Old Scalloped Edgings
Two enduring, charming edgings reminiscent of the early cockleshell design.
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Just Darn Useful
Some things that are fun and useful plus some free patterns for hook holders
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Doing Up The Frugal Kitchen
Tired kitchen? Hire yourself for nothing and be your own frugal decorator.
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Lady Barbie
Elegant gowns of past times to crochet for that special Barbie doll.
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Turkey Time
Thanksgiving crochet patterns to make for a cozy harvest season.
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A Crafty Halloween
Free patterns for Halloween. Watch them come alive with every stitch! Happy harvest.
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Cords And Ties
Knit and crochet cords and braids for trimming and finishing.
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A Few Points About Old Needles
A quick reference chart of those fine, old needle sizes with metric, US and UK numbers.
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Chilled To The Bone
The funny things we used to knit before central heating.
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Double Cap
Another something to plonk on your head when you're in that Shetland Island mood.
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Helmet
Rugged man's style helmet in 2x2 rib with choice of Hunter's Rib to substitute. Knit in the round - no sewing up. Features front and back flap for added attention. Wear it with those dashing cloth hose.
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Completing The Layette
We top it all off with an unusually trimmed bootie and a few quaint notes on the nursery governess.
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Layette cont.
The petticoats and a bit of Victorian advice on bassinettes and baskets.
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Diapers & Napkins
How baby was diapered and the use of the binder and pilch.
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The Layette cont.
We begin with the knitted vest and powdering the other end.
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The Layette
The blossoming of infant's clothing with prosperous times and the arrival of the layette.
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A Slap With A Gauntlet
Knit these mitten and glove style gauntlets for your next dual.
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A Peek Into Knickers
A few words on "unmentionables" and a pattern for Victorian crotchless drawers.
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My First Slip Knot
I was five when I learned that with a couple of needles and a bit of wool you could make the most boring scarf for your doll.
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Gypsy Rag Skirt
A wild and weird skirt for reenacting your past life as a gypsy. Sew on some charms, jewels and ribbons and don't forget the gold coins.
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Dyeing The Old Way
Flowers, bark and a few weeds are all you need to brew up some old country dye.
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Pattern For Gaiters
As requested, here is the pattern for the ladies gaiter. My sample is pictured so you can see the knee shaping. Make a pair to compliment your Victorian costume.
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Undershirt
Pattern reproduced from museum garment in 4 ply wool. Mainly knitted in the round with feature saddle shoulders and cord trim. Ideal for re-enactments.
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Medieval Robe To Knit
This full-length robe uses 22, 4oz skeins of wool, but you can whip through the body section on long circular needles. The pattern is clearly set out, and once you read through it you'll begin to see how spectacular this garment could be.
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The Illustrated Gaiter
Drawings of gaiters taken from Harrison's Complete Guide To The Worktable published late Victorian years.
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Gaiters
The knitting of gaiters in late Victorian times with reference to knee-caps and stockings.
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Mistress of the Purse
Article on knitted skirt-purses of the early-Victorian years, their types and use.
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