||HomeA group of Kalamazoo, Michigan women published their original knitting designs and I am honored to offer them to you. The patterns are clearly written, the styles are creative and the projects are perfect for quick, small projects for your self or gifts.
 Pattern is $4.25 | "The Anne " Shoulder Wrap
is going to be my first project from these designers. It is so perfect for year
round wear; in winter to wear inside and spring, summer, fall as an outdoor light
cover. It has a comfortable roll neckline, allows you to move easily while working
or driving and stays put. Designed by Kelly Jensen and inspired by a Sally Melville
design. There are 3 sizes to knit, 42 inch, 47 inch or 52 inch. Knit with worsted
weight yarn on US size 8 circular needles, a quick knit project that could be
done in a solid color or use leftovers for stripes as shown. |
 Pattern is $5.25 | Loopy Seussy is an adorable drawstring
bag which teaches increasing, decreasing, shaping, drawstring holes, I-Cord bind
off and handles, single crochet and washing machine felting. Instructions are
included for an optional fabric lining as well. It can be used as a purse, project bag, kid's pajama bag, car trip activity bag; the options are endless. Directions are for one size bag, approximately 13 inches tall, the bottom is 11 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. The picture at left shows the bottom design. You knit the bag with double strand of worsted weight wool yarn, you need 580 yards of the main color and a total of 510 yards of contrast color. You knit with US size 13 circular needles and US size 11 double point needles plus a size J crochet hook. |
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 Pattern is $4.25 | Spiral Snuggler is another
Kelly Jensen design, a perfect hat for any head. It is great for charity knitting
since it uses only one skein of worsted weight yarn, knit on US size 8 circular
needles. Kit includes your color choice of Marr Haven worsted weight yarn
and pattern for $12.75 |
 Pattern is $5.25 | The Adult Unisex Ear Flap Hat, designed
by Diane Hall, has proven to be a favorite among adults of all ages, from teens
to the young at heart. For a solid color hat you only need one skein of worsted
weight yarn, knit on US size 9 circular needles and US size 9 straight needles.
I-Cord tie is knit with US size 7 double point needles. Kit includes your
color choice of Marr Haven worsted weight yarn and pattern for $13.75 |
 Pattern is $4.25 | Fingerless Mitts are designed
by Diane Kostecki, they are perfect for gift giving since they are easy to knit
and sure to fit. I like to wear these for long times spent on the computer, seems
to lessen my 'computer' fingers and wrist strain. This pattern is a one size for women. One pair uses only half a skein of worsted weight yarn, knit with US size 6 circular needles plus US size 6 double point needles. Kit includes
your color choice of Marr Haven worsted weight yarn and pattern for $12.75 |
 Pattern is $5.25 | Grandma's Basic Mittens for the Entire
Family makes a comeback with this design by Diane Hall. You can choose
from 5 sizes knit with worsted weight yarn and US size 7 circular needles. One
skein will make one pair of adult men or women mittens, less than one skein for
any of the three child sizes. Kit includes your color choice of Marr Haven
worsted weight yarn and pattern for $13.75 |
 Pattern is $5.25 | Family Fleece Mittens by Diane
Hall is designed for the whole family with little tufts of unspun roving knit
around the right needle as you knit the mitten. The roving gives extra warmth
by creating a felt liner as you wear them and adds a small fleece heart on the
outside of the mitten. This style is also known as "thrummed mittens"
There are 5 sizes knit with worsted weight yarn and US size 4 circular needles plus one set of US size 4 Double Points. One skein will make one pair of adult men or women mittens, less than one skein for any of the three child sizes. Kit
includes your color choice of Marr Haven worsted weight yarn, 1 ounce of roving
and pattern for any Child or Women's size is $15.75. Kit for Men's Size is $24.25 |
 Pattern is $4.25 | Flashdance Leg Warmers by
Diane Kostecki is an updated look from the 80's, really cute and comfortable.
The pattern is for Women, one size, there are instructions to make them more "slouchy"
or looser fitting plus instructions for longer ones to cover the top of your shoes
or boots. You need 250 yards for one pair, knit with US size 8 circular needles. Kit
includes your color choice of Marr Haven worsted weight yarn, two skeins so you
have the option of the longer style, is $21.25 |
 Pattern is $5.25 | Summer Footies is another
Diane Kostecki design. They are soft, stretchy socks with directions for a roll
top, shown on the right, or ribbed cuff. She suggests cotton/elastic yarn knit
with US size 5 circular needles. Kit includes your color choice of Marr Haven
worsted weight wool yarn, two skeins is $22.25 |  |
 Pattern is $5.25 | Dressed to the 9's Cable Sock
is a stunning design by Kelly Jensen. The pattern includes directions for 3 weights
of yarn; fingering, sport or worsted. Suggested needle size depending on the weight
of yarn is US size 1, 2 or 3 all circular. Sport wt. kit includes your color
choice of Marr Haven sport weight wool yarn is $13.75 |  |
 Pattern is $5.25 | Adult Slipper Socks by Diane
Kostecki will warm your toes. Instructions are sized: Small (women's small/medium),
Medium (women's large, men's small), Large (men's medium/large). Knit with worsted
wt yarn on US size 6 circulars. Kit includes your color choice of Marr Haven worsted weight wool yarn, two skeins is $22.25 for size Small or Medium, size Large is $30.75. |  |