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Welcome Knitters!

We are dedicated to providing you with high quality patterns available as an instant download or in print. You will also find some great digital tools.

Your feedback is always welcome. We love hearing from you!

Happy Knitting!

Our Newest Patterns

I finally managed to re-chart, translate, & correct another set of Christine Duchrow patterns. Once again, I nearly snatched myself bald in the process! You can review/preview my latest endeavor my clicking on the Christine Duchrow Part 3 thumbnail on the right.

Our Newest Patterns

In my ongoing pursuit of finding uses for old doily patterns, I created Rosa Mundi. A circular shawl that stays on without pinning or bunching. Click on the Rosa Mundi thumbnail, on the right, for more information & pattern preview.

Our Knitting Philosophy

In every knitter there is an artisan, a craftsman-not a crafter. An artisan who uses the craft of knitting as a means of creative expression.

As such, our patterns are replete with techniques-not only how-to but why. We want knitters to sing their own songs by learning on ours.

Yes, we also include recipe patterns.

Welcome Lace Knitters!

Are you besotted with doilies? Me too! Be sure to check out our doily patterns -beautiful Christine Duchrow designs translated for 21st century knitters.

Canterbury Tablecloth

For years, I wanted to make a tablecloth. I wanted to knit a rectangular tablecloth from the center out, in-the-round, without seaming the center.

Tools for Knitters

No not needles or stitch holders-software. Our current offering is Knitting Symbols True Type font. Chart in any Windows program! Where it's appropriate, we include tools in our patterns. For example Square Dance is available, at not additional cost, with an Excel spreadsheet. Perfect for the mathphobic!

Coming soon-Sock Hop! A sock pattern generator for Excel or Works.

Why e-books?

With a digital book you'll never mislay a pattern, unless you mislay your computer. Left your pattern on the plane? The new paper trained puppy did something unspeakable to it? You upset a cup of tea or glass of wine? No matter. Simply print another copy!