{"title":"Nancy Hand Knitting Patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Nancy Hand patterns for hats, scarves, cowls, blankets, bags, 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":"gardenia-cowl-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Gardenia Cowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe flower in this design is adapted from one on an old Japanese kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sample used 2 skeins of madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, one in \"Deep\" and one in \"Killing me softly\", and made a fairly thick, spongy fabric. The gauge is less important than whether or not you like the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern includes a stranded-type chart, a double-knit chart, and full written instructions. 6 stitch markers are suggested. The cowl uses a provisional cast-on and the ends are grafted together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56732791767418,"sku":"UPID207092","price":4.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/97303a65056b95fd587897aa6dc794edcb36a0a1_UPID207092_172886518645918.jpg?v=1775727973"},{"product_id":"another-cabled-hat-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Another Cabled Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pattern uses a simple cable pattern to dress up a basic hat worked in the round. It uses 150 - 180 yards (137 - 165 M) of worsted weight yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cable, and decreases, have been charted. There is also a written version of the decreases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hat measures about 21\" (53cm) around, providing enough stretch to fit a variety of heads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56732951970170,"sku":"UPID05669","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/4602aa0f81cb4843f8fdbbfe6fb92a5b8db35db8_UPID05669_172857973839156.jpg?v=1775728757"},{"product_id":"mandelbrot-sox-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Mandelbrot Sox","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe leg is about 13cm long to the top of the heel flap. The charted pattern continues to the toe decreases, for a foot of about 20.3 cm (medium women's).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cuff starts with a tubular cast-on. I found the cast-on rows too tight when I used the Size 3 needle, so I switched up a size. If your tubular cast-on runs loose, or you decide to use another cast-on, you won't need the Size 4 needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chart is a little long for letter-size paper, so you may want to print it out on US Legal paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56734055104890,"sku":"UPID10432","price":1.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/cb82bfea78486b053dc586506c5c4affebf1bbbb_UPID10432_172830935567554.jpg?v=1775733229"},{"product_id":"patchwork-cable-hat-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Patchwork Cable Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hat has 4 cables twisting around and across the top. The samples were worked entirely on US 3 (3.25mm) needles. Each of the samples required about 195 yds (175 m) of fingering weight yarn - a full 50g ball, or maybe a bit more. The band has fewer stitches than the sides but, if you like a snug band, you might want to knit the ribbing with a smaller needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cable needle and 9 stitch markers are suggested.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56734066770298,"sku":"UPID227030","price":1.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/9bc80c974e6ee2a6d37d101723e3102e47f9b325_UPID227030_173810254421676.jpg?v=1775733329"},{"product_id":"dragon-scarf-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Dragon Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe dragon on this scarf is based on a Japanese design. The scarfi s worked in double-knit so it is reversible. The pattern includes charts - stranded and double-knit styles - for the dragon and background. There are also written directions for the double-knit patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith lace-weight yarn and 2.25mm needles this scarf is 31.75 cm wide. Going to a heavier yarn or bigger needles will make an even wider scarf. There is a 2-stitch garter border up each side that could be skipped but that won’t make the scarf appreciably narrower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe yarns I used are of very different weight, you might find it better to use two colors of the same yarn instead. I used an entire skein of Purl Soho’s Cattail Silk (600 yds) in Flower Field Gray. I used about 620 yds of Red Fish Dyeworks Spun Silk 20\/2 in PB13A (a dark blue-gray) because I used it for both borders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56736348438906,"sku":"UPID126099","price":4.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/72c499ea28253530f1b8e99812e03313115b7a80_UPID126099_172862679517748.jpg?v=1775750163"},{"product_id":"illusion-feather-scarf-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Illusion Feather Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a narrow scarf worked with an illusion pattern of a feather or leaf. The design is worked twice, once from bottom to top, then from top to bottom to create a mirror image. Additional length could be added by increasing the number of rows between the repeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scarf requires approximately 200-225 yards (183-206 m) of each of two colors, one dark and one light. The sample used one ball of Georges Picaud Alpaga and about half a ball of the Noro Kureyon Sock. The design is easier to see when worked with smooth, contrasting colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pattern includes two charts - one with all the rows charted, the other with only alternate rows charted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive stitch markers are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56736594821498,"sku":"UPID10740","price":2.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/3a7953e5ebd61398ef5bc248ebce01146cd3e0e5_UPID10740_172830911878162.jpg?v=1775752209"},{"product_id":"poinsettia-scarf-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Poinsettia Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis scarf was designed as a scalene triangle so, while there are decreases on one edge, there are increases on the other edge. The design features a large cable and texture poinsettia flower on a stockinette background with seed stitch borders. The cast on edge is the shortest side, about 27\" (68 cm) so plan your needle length accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sample was knit with Softball Cotton Featherweight which is a loosely spun, fingering weight yarn. A sport weight yarn could also be used on the same size needles to get a little denser, crisper fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sample took 599 yards, so I'm saying 600 yards (548 m) is the minimum amount of yarn you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI would suggest 11 stitch markers - one at each border and the other 9 to help mark out the cable. You'll also want a tapestry needle for sewing in ends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56736881148282,"sku":"UPID72739","price":4.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/6c399f2bb851021ad95d5402a0ec33171b5b5a76_UPID72739_172850122626977.jpg?v=1775755002"},{"product_id":"candle-lace-scarf-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Candle-Lace Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stitch pattern is a re-creation of that from an afghan I made in 1969 or 1970. I lost the original pattern years ago. 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And a few yards of black or other dark yarn to embroider the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe moose and its sweater are knit in the round on DP needles using short rows for shaping. The arms are knit separately and sewn on. The ears and antlers are knit as part of the head. There are 2 variations for the sweater - striped or a snowflake design (chart for the snowflake design is included).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56737495613818,"sku":"UPID09496","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/1e8402b4d0a6daec046d419fadc6041b3f9d2b41_UPID09496_17283090774132.jpg?v=1775760555"},{"product_id":"diamond-twist-hat-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Diamond Twist Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the specified gauge (8sts x 10 rows = 2.54cm) this makes a cap about 19 inches around. 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The setup and closing rows are written out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI used a needle one size larger than suggested on the yarn sleeve to get a little softer drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original blanket won 3rd place in the Patternworks Challenge of 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56737863991674,"sku":"UPID05667","price":4.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/d501d1ac6a28b0dd1d98983b940899b59ec2788e_UPID05667_172831008958689.jpg?v=1775763825"},{"product_id":"ear-flap-hat-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Ear Flap Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a snug-fitting hat with ear flaps. The flaps are knit using a simple slip-stitch pattern that creates a double-thick fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head used for modeling the hats is about 25\" around (63.5 cm). For a smaller hat you might use smaller needles or lighter weight yarn. The Plymouth Encore used for the samples is a fairly heavy worsted yarn rated at 5 sts per inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern was written to be worked flat and sewn up. 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I've also included the stitch count needed to make a larger (more cable repeats) blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56741375803770,"sku":"UPID13635","price":4.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/d83b5a7d13066726b1a78bfc7c36b5d0565bd4b1_UPID13635_172831010677080.jpg?v=1775819775"},{"product_id":"fortnight-lily-cowl-knitting-pattern-by-nancy-hand","title":"Fortnight Lily Cowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe flower design was inspired by a fortnight lily, Dietes iriodes. The diagonal eyelet is from a Scottish shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chart is marked for doing the diagonal band in a different color though the colorwork is not included in the written directions. For a single color and 2 repeats, you need about 400 yds (366 m) fingering weight yarn. 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