{"title":"Rita Maassen Knitting Patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Rita Maassen patterns for sweaters, shawls, cardigans, hats, scarves, and other projects. These are knitting designs. Each pattern is an instant PDF download, and every purchase supports the designer directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raglan-sweater-birte-knitting-pattern-by-rita-maassen","title":"Raglan sweater \"Birte\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, warm and cosy sweater with raglan sleeves and an interesting jacquard pattern - just the right thing for cool harvest and winter days. But it might be wonderful for summer if you knit it with pure cotton or linen. Available in English and German.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShown in DROPS Merino Extra Fine. A suggested substitute is shown below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEin schöner, warmer und gemütlicher Raglanpullover mit einem interessanten Muster an Ärmeln und unteren Blenden - genau das Richtige für kühle Herbst- und Wintertage. Aber gestrickt aus z. B. reiner Baumwolle oder Leinen würde er auch wunderbar zum Sommer passen. Erhältlich in Deutsch und Englisch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56732676358522,"sku":"UPID32462","price":3.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/85b1c34997cf82eeee256199375f5e143b5e0689_UPID32462_172888801802812.jpg?v=1775727366"},{"product_id":"louisa-knitting-pattern-by-rita-maassen","title":"Louisa","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouisa is a warm, light and cosy sweater, knitted in single pieces from bottom up. 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A perfect project for beginners who want to knit their first top down sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust circumference of finished sweater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34½”, 38½” 41”, 45½”, 49” and 52¾” (88, 98, 104, 116, 124 and 134 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI used DROPS „Belle” (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, yardage 131 yds\/50 g); 150 \/ 200 \/ 200 \/ 200 \/ 250 \/300 g beige (color #09) 200 \/ 300 \/ 250 \/ 300 \/ 300 \/ 350 g brown (color #05) *US 4 and 6 (3,5 and 4,0 mm) circular needles (or any size to obtain gauge) in different lengths\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS 4 and 6 (3,5 and 4,0 mm) double pointed needles (or any size to obtain gauge)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 stitch markers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 stitch holders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 sts and 30 rows in stockinette stitch with bigger needles= 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) after blocking\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56733291184506,"sku":"UPID60519","price":3.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/ec894b621478c8bf307a968411c5402e9896df9d_UPID60519_172858727716670.jpg?v=1775730058"},{"product_id":"fair-isle-hot-water-bottle-cozy-knitting-pattern-by-rita-maassen","title":"Fair Isle hot water bottle cozy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are familiar with knitting Fair Isle patterns this hot water bottle will be easy to knit for you. You start knitting the front part with the Fair Isle pattern in rows, then you work the upper and lower back part. Afterwards you work the roll neck in rounds and sew together the three parts of front and back parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHINT: I used the Drops “Alpaca” yarn and knitted double stranded - so that’s why you need such big needles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eapprox 350 yds Sport weight yarn, double stranded, in main color and 170 yds in contrasting color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS 7 (4,5 mm) circular or straight needles (or any size to obtain gauge)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS 7 (4,5 mm) double pointed needles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 stitch holders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 buttons, 18 mm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eapprox 24” (60 cm) satin ribbon in contrasting color, 10 mm in width\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 safety pins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 sts and 24 rows in stockinette stitch with double stranded yarn = 4” (10 x 10 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56733511516538,"sku":"UPID64066","price":1.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/f40e4beb79253cb931b318f331e8e0dc870afde6_UPID64066_172848732910121.jpg?v=1775730770"},{"product_id":"malu-knitting-pattern-by-rita-maassen","title":"Malu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sweater is a perfect project for those who love top-down-knitted sweaters. 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It’s a perfect method, if you only have 2 skeins of wool - just stop increasing at the end of the first skein and start decreasing with the second skein. So you can always be sure to have enough yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe left and right leaned crosses can be worked with or without cable needle (both methods are described in pattern).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56734817780090,"sku":"UPID57224","price":3.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/cdb83f71e767a6af90164d8748b995a7180f1d58_UPID57224_172893188224582.jpg?v=1775738019"},{"product_id":"summer-top-suzanna-knitting-pattern-by-rita-maassen","title":"Summer Top \"Suzanna\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy not knitting something special with your lace yarn? It's not only usual for creating beautiful shawls and stoles. This light, airy summer top is the right thing for hot summer days. I used pure silk yarn - but the top will look beautiful in all kinds of lace weight yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShown in Zitron Traumseide. A suggested substitute is shown below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in English and German.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarum nicht einmal etwas Besonderes aus Lacegarn stricken? Es ist nicht nur für Tücher und Stolen geeignet. Dieses leichte, luftige Sommertop ist genau das richtige für heiße Sommertage. Ich habe ein Garn aus reiner Seide verwendet - aber das Top sieht auch in allen anderen Lace-Qualitäten toll aus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrustumfang des Tops: 96, 106 und 116 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDie Anleitung ist auf Deutsch und Englisch erhältlich.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56735284298106,"sku":"UPID32544","price":3.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/9a35b85e279590808c304dd6ec9371ad38ef7703_UPID32544_172888733141962.jpg?v=1775740985"},{"product_id":"naomi-lace-cardigan-knitting-pattern-by-rita-maassen","title":"Naomi Lace Cardigan","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaomi is a special knitting project for those who love lace patterns. It is worked in single pieces and sewn together in the end. The cardigan has a slim cut and is intended to fit with about 3” - 4” 8 - 10 cm of positive ease at bust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaomi is a is a slightly more elegant and classy cardigan, knitted here from a silver-grey linen yarn. Perfect for your grand entrance in summer nights ;-)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou should be very familiar in knitting lace patterns, as you have to adjust the yarn overs and the decreases within the pattern once the decreases for the V-neck and armholes are worked (this technique is NOT explained in the pattern).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI used Lang Yarns “Crealino” (100 % linen, yardage 180 yds 165 m \/50 g). 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But it will look lovely in fine merino or alpaca yarns as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56735858459002,"sku":"UPID58659","price":3.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/f8caa30365dc5d6e89c4db19805c52e54f013a89_UPID58659_172893321674019.jpg?v=1775745598"},{"product_id":"linnea-knitting-pattern-by-rita-maassen","title":"Linnea","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn airy romantic-style lace shawl that is easy to knit in a quite \"other\" way of construction. 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An easy to knit cardigan even for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sample was knit in Drops Belle. A substitute yarn is shown below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56736053789050,"sku":"UPID58558","price":3.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/19f2077813a1b0aea71f6f9a9815de946be987fc_UPID58558_172892963056851.jpg?v=1775747159"},{"product_id":"lilly-knitting-pattern-by-rita-maassen","title":"Lilly","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Lilly” is a wonderful warm winter set and - depending on the colors you choose - a beautiful color statement on cold days. For the cowl, you work with a provisional cast on, then you work in rows and sew both ends together by kitchener stitch. The hat is easily worked in rounds. The chess pattern is worked with slip stitches, so you won’t have to change the color within a row (you work always with one color only).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchoppel „Reggae” (100% merino wool, yardage 109 yds\/50 g); each 150 g in black melange (#9093m) and amber (#0500) or any other Aran weight yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchoppel „Reggae ombré” (100% merino wool, yardage 109 yds\/50 g); 50 g in Indian-Summer (#1873) or any other Aran weight yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 US 8 (5 mm) circular needles (or any size to obtain gauge)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles (or any size to obtain gauge)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 crochet hook, 5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esome waste yarn in a contrasting color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 sts and 24 rows in chess pattern = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) after washing and blocking\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56736233226618,"sku":"UPID77128","price":3.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/b77e1ff9677406f2e6247f8bfa8a03eab224fe17_UPID77128_172850971733314.jpg?v=1775748793"},{"product_id":"josie-knitting-pattern-by-rita-maassen","title":"Josie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Josie\" is a very easy-to-knit top down sweater with a circular yoke and two different stripe patterns. 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