Sample Patterns and Designs. Hand Knitting, Crochet.

Last modified on
Feb 04, 2010

Sample Patterns and Designs

Designs and types of knitted articles depend on fibers and yarns, which are used for their making. For example, yarns made from pure angora and cashmere have a natural beauty and don't need to be knitted in a complicated pattern. From cotton, alpaca, or wool in solid colours, you can create a colourful masterpiece like a Fair Isle sweater. Fancy yarns add accents and are used to contrast with plain yarns. Light-coloured yarns tend to show off fabric structures better than dark-coloured ones. Thick elements (slubs, knots) tend to stay on the purl side. Complicated patterns are more visible if worked in smooth yarns. Etc.
Supporting this collection of classic patterns, created by unique designers from all over the world, we would like to show what you can knit from different types of yarns, and hope these samples will be helpful for your creativity and desire to make your own masterpiece.

• Did you know? Knitting, one of the oldest fashion making crafts/arts originated on the near East (likely Arabia), was developed largely by men. "During the Middle Ages the famous Knitters’ Guilds, - which were composed entirely of men- brought the art of knitting to a very high degree of refinement. A young man who wished to become a member of such a guild had to serve as an apprentice to a Master Knitter for a minimum of three years, and spend another three years in travel, learning foreign techniques and patterns. Then he had to pass a grueling examination, knitting a number of original masterpieces of his own in a very short time... The men of these guilds made exquisite garments that were worn by kings and princes." - source: Barbara G. Walker, A Treasury of Knitting Patterns.

Irene & Mr.Sheep Patterns

Free Patterns:

Berrocco, USA
Garnstudio, Norway
GGH, Germany
Lana Grossa, Germany
Cascade, United States

Magazines/Books/Leaflets

Sample Patterns/Designs:

Patterns for Alpaca
Patterns for Angora
Patterns for Bamboo
Patterns for Cashmere
Patterns for Cotton
Patterns for Linen (Flax)
Patterns for Mohair
Patterns for Ribbon Yarn
Patterns for Silk
Patterns for Wool

FIBRE CONTENT LEGEND:
A - Acrylic, AL - Alpaca, AN - Angora, B - Bamboo, C - Cotton, CS - Cashmere, E - Elastine, El - Elite, KM - Kid Mohair, L - Linen, LbW - Lambswool, LX - Lurex, LY - Lycra, M - Mohair, MC - Mercerized Cotton, MF - Microfibre, MW - Merino Wool, N - Nylon, NW - New Wool, PR - Polyester, PM - Polyamide, R - Rayon, S - Silk, SW - Superwash Wool, SWM - Superwash Merino, T - Tencel, V - Viscose, W - Wool