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all ILGA LEJA Patterns are written for multiple sizes. Instructions are clear and well written
Ilga Leja is a knitwear designer based in Nova Scotia, whose roots extend from Latvia to Newfoundland. Her work is characterized by classic silhouettes, unique construction, and playful use of stitch patterns. When you purchase these patterns you will recieve the PDF file by email
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Rossina Designer's notes:The lovely Rosina in Rossini's opera The Barber of Seville is the object of desire and intrigue between two men who struggle to gain her hand.With this feminine wrap, she portrays her different sides. It is a piece that can be worn in different ways. Sizes: Extra Small/Small, Medium/Large, 1X/ 2X, 3X |
Lake of The Woods Knit from its lower edge to the neckline, with a self-finishing border, this capelet works up easily.
Size: XSmall, Small-XLarge, 2X-3X | |
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Among the Birches Worked on the bias,thisruana-type vest is the ideal cover-upfor coolerdays Sizes: Extra Small to 2X |
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Bermuda Combine the magic of short rows with the changing colours of a gently self-striping yarn to create a scarf that is evocative of this island garden. Follow the pattern to create a scarf as pictured. Or, once you have grasped the concept of the scarf’s construction, place your short-row sections as you like and design a scarf that is uniquely yours. Suggested Yarn: Poems Sock (2 balls) Size: 167 cm./66 in. wide from tip to tip and 59 cm./23 in. deepLevel of Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate Suggested Yarn: 700 m./765 yds. of fingering or sport weight yarn Needles: 4.5 mm. (US 7) Gauge: 15 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm./4 in. square |
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Afternoon Breezes
An openwork vest, worked with double yarn overs in a filet mesh pattern. Its sideways construction, coupled with short-row shaping at the sides and along the front, gives the piece its swingy, A-line silhouette. Suggested yarns: Cozette, Lucci Linen (held double), Bamboo Pop |
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California Dreamin Worked in a net-like stitch pattern and accented with rows of decorative Grand Eyelet Lace Stitch, the California Dreamin’ summer top can be worn at the beach over a bikini, during the day with pants or a skirt, or in the evening over a camisole. FinishedSize:Extra Small to 2X Needles: 5.0 mm. (US 8) Suggesed Yarn: Lucci Linen (held double), Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop, Ty-Dye by Knit One Crochet Too, Fiber Natura Flax, Knit One Crochet Too-Cozette, Lucci Yarn Bamboo held double |
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Manon Through a series of short rows, the wrap is worked, in ruching, down from the long, upper edge. It becomes a faster knit as it progresses to the shorter, lower edge. Its unique shaping allows it to be worn as a shawl, a wrap or a shrug. : One size fits most |