Origami Bag (#870) (Available as a PDF from Patternfish) With a single fold this entire bag can be constructed with one piece of yarn! (Yes - only two yarn tails). A fun mini-bag with many uses, and so deliciously addictive. Great on-the-go gift knitting. Size: Depth 4 - 7", adjustable. Width: entirely up to you and your yarn. Yarn: Sport or heavier. Techniques: Over-the-needle Provisional Crochet Cast-On, Unattached and Applied I-cord (Plain and Bi-coloured). Level:Determined Beginner/Intermediate Pattern: $6 Cdn

Mini-Maxi Bags (#871) This entertaining bag has almost limitless sizing possibilities and minimal finishing. Such a very satisfying project, that you may decide that every family member needs one! (Ideal for using up small quantities of yarn, just in case you REALLY need to reduce your stash....) Size: Depth 5" x 3.5", widely adjustable up to a full-size shoulder-bag. Yarn: Sport or heavier. Techniques : Over-the-needle Provisional Crochet CO, Focused Decreases, Three-needle BO Level: Determined Beginner/Intermediate Pattern: $6.00 Cdn

Treo Cozy: A small purse (5" x 3" x 1") for keeping your Palm Pilot warm or for carrying those indispensables (poker chips, spare diamonds, ....). It's a micro project for trying out the delights of felting. Size: To fit Palm Pilots, Treos, Blackberries, glasses, a large wad of money, etc. Yarn: Celestial BFL Aran. Techniques: Knitting in the round, fulling or felting (optional). Level: Intermediate. Pattern:$6.00 Cdn. Kit: $16.00 Cdn. Kit contains pattern plus Celestial BFL Aran, 20g each of two colours. Choose from: African Violet/Aquamarine (top) OR Aquamarine/Tequila Sunrise (lower right) OR African Violet/Bitter Chocolate (lower left). Other combinations available by request.

Elegant little Opera Bag This is such a delightful small travel project: it combines interesting techniques, a minor yarn investment (go ahead, buy something scrumptious), and a chance to use that incredible button you just bought in Ecum Secum! The finished product also makes the most luxurious gift container for someone really special. It is, also, a perfectly useful little shoulder bag to wear to the opera or the beverage room. Size: Smallish.(Depending on the yarn, you'll have a bag anywhere from 3 inches to 8 inches wide.) Yarn: Any yarn you fancy (silk is lovely). Techniques: simple decreases, picking up and knitting-on sts, I-cord, minimal finishing. Level: Easy (just past total beginner) Pattern: $6.00 Cdn

Diamond patterned Beaded Bracelet. A charming button-up bracelet which makes an excellent introduction to the delights of beaded knitting. It requires minimal materials, time, and finishing. The beads are slid between stitches on a garter stitch fabric. The bracelet may be lengthened to form a choker or belt. Size: adjustable. Yarn: 2 grams DMC Cotton Perle. Beads: 2 strings of #10 seed beads (586 beads). Level: easy/intermediate. Pattern: $6 Cdn. Now available: A kit to knit four bracelets (contains four colours of beads, four fastening buttons, and one thread colour). Choose from the following thread colours: 1. Chartreuse Green DMC #704 2. Med. Cornflower Blue DMC #793 3. Cranberry Pink DMC #603 4. Med. Violet DMC #552 5. Black 6. Ecru Bracelets are knitted on 0000 dpns (sold separately: per pair $5 Cnd, or as a set of five for $12 Cdn). Bracelet Kit Price (not incl. needles): $20 Cdn.

Domino Blanket (#466). An easy and practical gift with serious heirloom pretensions, suitable for treasures of all ages, newborn to sage. Perfect carry-around knitting, this blanket may be worked from a single yarn, several yarns or from small quantities of many colours / similar weight yarns. It looks ten times as much work as it is, making it one of those high-yield-of-elegance-per-unit-effort projects. Size: rectangle of any size you wish. Yarn: any weight (fingering weight might try your patience, though). Techniques: Domino squares, applied I-cord-trimmed edging with mitered corners. Minimal finishing. Level: Intermediate Pattern: $9 Cdn

Cape Spear Blanket The ultimate comforter! Delectably cozy and, through the use of a basic two-colour-per-row double-knitting technique, absolutely beautiful on both sides. Although this is a large project, once the colour pattern is established, it cruises along quite speedily without the need to constantly refer to the chart. Size: 96 x 137 cms / 38 x 54 inches. Yarn>: Shelridge Farm W4 (machine-washable merino, worsted weight) in 15 colours. Techniques: Stocking stitch double-knitting with negative/positive patterning, optional tubular cast-on and bind-off (directions are given in detail). Level:Determined Intermediate / Advanced Pattern: $12.00 Kit: $225.00 Cdn.

Ashanti Wallhanging and cushion covers This blanket or wallhanging was inspired by traditional woven Ashanti fabrics. The knitting is copious but easy; the finishing stages, involving multiple steeks and mattress stitch, are more demanding. A cushion makes an ideal test swatch for the wallhanging. Size: Approx. 2'10" by 4'4" for the wallhanging, 16" square for the cushion cover. Yarn: Fingering weight Shelridge Ultra, or 2-ply shetland. Pattern: $12.00 Cdn

Andean Vest Recipe - written due to demand from a few manic hardcore knitters (who refused to leave me in peace!). Contains a color detail sheet, 11 x 17 charts, details of the original, along with the measurement information in order to construct your own vest from first principles. Very challenging! Pattern: $12.00 Cdn

Fish Hanging A leviathan project for intarsia fanatics or fish lovers. An Escheresque undersea odyssey. Finished dimensions approximately 4' x 4'. Smaller sections of the chart would make great pillows or smaller wall hangings. Pattern: $12.00 Cdn

Magic Buttonhole An haute couture buttonhole for the connoisseur. Suitable for double stocking-stitch bands, perfect on both sides. Step-by-step colour-illustrated directions. Not difficult! Directions: $9.00 Cdn

Henry the Cat ( Wall Hanging / Cushion Cover ) Henry is the ideal pet: no litter boxes, no vet bills. His black and white angora coat is wonderful to the touch. He sits on a hardwood floor against a background of floral wallpaper, idly playing with a ball of yarn! May be hung from a dowel, no need to frame. Assorted Jamieson and Smith and angora yarns used double for subtle shading. He could also be used as the basis for a sweater front. Approx gauge 5 sts X 6.5 rows = 1". Size: 16" square. Yarn: J&S 2 ply Shetland yarn. Techniques: Sophisticated intarsia. Level: Experienced Pattern: $12.00 Cdn

Hand Knitted Copper Wire Earrings The idea for these arose out of a desire to be able to wear some form of hand-knitting to evening functions when a sweater or mittens aren't quite appropriate! For the knitter who enjoys a challenge. Size: approx 1.25" x 0.75" Yarn: Fine copper wire! Techniques: Basic lace and sharp needles 1.5mm / 000 . Level: Intermediate fanatics. Pattern: $6.00 Cdn Kits also available : kit contains a detailed pattern, picture, wire and fastenings for 4 pairs of earrings - strictly for those who like a challenge, however! Kit: $19.00 Cdn

Pendant Bag (A) The smallest design - takes only a couple of evenings to complete. Very easy. A lovely gift-size project. Approx size: 4" wide x 2" high. Kit Price: $21.00 Cdn Pattern Only: $10.00 Cdn Colors: 1) Iridescent Dark Purple / Black 2) Gunmetal / Red (pictured)

Sarah Bernhardt (B) A handsome bag similar in style to, but larger than, the Pendant bag. Very easy with beaded tassels. Approx size: 7" wide x 5" high. Kit includes matching lining fabric. Kit Price: $36.00 Cdn Colors: 1) Ivory / Ecru 2) Silver / Black 3) Bright Iridescent Purple / Black, (pictured) 4) Gold / Black 5) Black / Black.

Embellished Bag (C) An envelope-style purse, 4" x 3.5", includes semi-rigid liner and a selection of special complementary beads with which to embellish. Easy but more labour-intensive than those above. More knitting time for your money! Kit Price: $27.00 Cdn Colors: 1) Amber / Gold 2) BrightIridescent Purple / Light blue 3) Bright Iridescent Purple / Black 4) Spring Green / Black, (pictured) 5) Black / Black 6) Red / Red

Bead Knitting Needles Skacel Size 0000 Dpns for Bead knitting are available in pairs for: $6.00 Cdn Or sets of 5 for $13.80 Cdn

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