Patterns for Men & Teen Boys

A Family Tam

A Family Tamby Beth Brown-ReinselThe tam is made from four colors of yarn, but never more than two in a round, as is customary in traditional Fair Isle knitting. It is comprised of ribbing, a border pattern area, and the wheel area in which the top part...

Fair Isle Socks

Fair Isle Socksin two colors or moreby Beth Brown-ReinselThese socks are knitted in the round in two or more colors.  As is the tradition, Fair Isle garments are never worked with more than two colors in a round and these socks are no exception.  The...

Lovikka Mittens – A 19th century Swedish Tradition

Lovikka MittensA 19th Century Swedish TraditionThese Lovikka Mittens are cushiony, being made of 2 strands of yarn and then fulled (Slightly Felted).  After fulling, the mittens are brushed for warmth.  Optional embroidery or braid on the cuff for a...

Diamond and Triangles Tunic Length Gansey

Diamond & Triangles Tunic Length GanseyThis tunic length gansey style has split garter welts, underarm gussets and neckline gussets to give depth to the otherwise boat neckline.  It is worked in heavy worsted or aran weight yarn.  Featured techniques in...

Fana Set Scarf and Mittens

A Norwegian Fana Set:  Mittens and ScarfThe Fana sweater from western Norway is a perennial favorite.  The motifs lenthemselves well to interpretations other than sweaters, and this great scarf and mittens set is proof.  Featured techniques in this...

Compass & Roses – Sanquhar Glove Pattern

Compass & RosesA Sanquhar Glove patternSanquhar gloves have captivated the Scottish and non-Scottish alike since the late 1800's.  Several classic patterns have survived, but Beth Brown-Reinsel has invented this charming pattern for your enjoyment.The...

I Got Rhythm Sweater Downloadable Version

DOWNLOADABLE VERSIONI Got Rhythmpattern for Jojoland RhythmDesigned by Laurel MurphyThis modular sweater shows off the colors of Rhythm in a simply smashing way.  The pattern begins with the panel squares, and is constructed with very little sewing.   It...

Lopi Pattern Book 2008 Volume #27

Lopi Volume 27Simply great for 2008. Beautifully updated (and easy) traditional Icelandic designs, plus fairisle, quick-to-knit casuals, accessories including wristwarmers and legwarmers, a very dramatic coat shown on the cover and also in black, and a...

Twined Mittens

Twined Mittensin 2 stylesThese are traditional Swedish mittens, knitted with two ends of yarn.  The fabric has great warmth, strength, and durability, as well as great elasticity.  Choose a short or longer cuff.Patterns from Knitting Traditions are...

Adult Flap Cap

Ear flap hat for Adults! Takes only 100g chunky yarn in main color and odds and ends for the contrasting color work. Takes only 100g chunky yarn in main color and odds and ends for the contrasting color work.

Unisex Slip Stitch Coat

Unisex Slip Stitch CoatThis is a great coat for cold weather!  Go up a size if you want it roomy enough to wear more layers underneath.  The stitch pattern is easily memorized, and the sweater works up very quickly in bulky yarn.  Thirteen sizes from...

Man's Textured V-Neck Vest

Man's Textured V-Neck VestVery easy to work up, and the simple pattern shows some sophistication as it follows the neckline.  Not too "fussy." Eleven sizes from XXS to 6X, knit in worsted weight yarn at 4.5 st/inch.  Looks great over a dress shirt and...

Polo Pullover for Men and Women

Polo PulloverThis is a very simple sweater and works up quickly.  In both men's and women's versions.  11 sizes each!  Knit in chunky weight yarn at 4 st per inch.  A classic! Polo Pullover This is a very simple sweater and works up quickly.  In both...

Seed & Slip Stitch Rib Cardigan

Seed & Slip Stitch Rib CardiganSeed stitch is a very simple pattern to work, and the slip stitch rib adds just the right touch to make this a lovely cardigan. The narrow rib at the base of the sweater are worked again in the cuffs, plackets and collar. ...

Snowflake Socks

Snowflake Socksby Beth-Brown ReinselExperienced. These cute socks brighten up your winter days! They start with a herringbone braid (knitted!) worked around the cuff, then move into snowflake motifs done using an "intarsia in the round" technique. The...

Gansey Socks

Gansey Socksby Beth-Brown ReinselThis solid color sock begins with the classic Channel Island Cast-On. Starfish, diagonal lines, and vertical motifs meet at the baby cable on the back seam. The heel flap is constructed with the slip stitch pattern for...

House Socks

Evelyn A ClarkThese thick, unisex slipper socks are perfect for padding around the house on chilly mornings.  Quick and easy to knit these slipper socks make great gifts!  Make in school colors or add a glitzy or furry cuff.  Loads of fun!!

Felt Cap

Two sizes, large and small.  Pattern is written for small size with changes for large size in parentheses.  If only one number is given, it is for both sizes.

Felt Mitts

Faux fur mittens

Wendy Aran for Adults

Wendy Aran for AdultsTwelve Traditional Designs for Men and Women (plus 1 for children's accessories).  Lots of detail variations as well.  Pullovers, cardigans, and vests in a variety of traditional Aran patterns, cables, and bobbles.  Bust/chest sizes...

Yummy Socks

Twined Knitted Socks

Lusekofte Socksby Beth-Brown ReinselThis pattern includes three sizes and can be worked in Guernsey yarn for a heavy sock or twined knitting yarn (fingering weight) for a lighter sock. The heel construction is very similar to conventional heel...

Swedish Ullared Socks

Swedish Ullared Socksby Beth-Brown Reinsel These black and red socks are reminiscent of the Swedish Ullared sweater of the late 1800's. The ribbing, heel, and toe are solid while the body of the sock is patterned in the Dotted Diamond motif. The gauge is...

Lusekofte Socks

Lusekofte Socksby Beth-Brown ReinselInspired by the 19th century Norwegian Lusekofte, the traditional geometric patterning and lus (lice) motifs make this sock fun to knit. The stockinette stitch heel flap is knitted with a Norwegian Star pattern, and...

Norwegian Fana Socks

Norwegian Fana Socksby Beth-Brown ReinselInspired by the 19th century Norwegian Fana Cardigan, the traditional star, band and checkerboard motifs make this sock fun to knit in four sizes. The stockinette stitch heel flap is knitted in a checkerboard...