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Tops

betty jean mcniel sweater  ethel mildred ferguson sweater  kenneth mcniel sweater

Betty Jean McNeil
Difficulty: Engaging
$6.50

Ethel Mildred Ferguson
Difficulty: Engaging
$6.50

Kenneth McNeil
Difficulty: Engaging
$6.50

marjorie atwell sweater  maxine atwell shell  warren johnson jacket

Marjorie Atwell
Difficulty: Engaging
Free!

Maxine Elliott
Difficulty: Engaging
$5.50

Warren Johnson
Difficulty: Engrossing
$6.50

charles victor morine tunic  monami  

Charles Victor Morine
Difficulty: Engrossing
$6.50

Monami
Difficulty: Engaging
$6.50


Socks

garden gate socks  paul atwell socks  julia socks

Garden Gate Socks
Difficulty: Engrossing
Free!

Paul Atwell
Difficulty: Relaxing
$3.50

Julia Socks
Difficulty: Engaging
$4.50

wednesday socks

Wednesday Socks
Difficulty: Engrossing
$4.50

Accessories

jessie labdin shawl  portlandia cloche  the accessories collection

Jessie Lambdin Shawl
Difficulty: Engrossing
$4.50

Portlandia Cloche
Difficulty: Relaxing
$3.00

Accessories Collection
Difficulty: Mixed
$18.00

gerda hat & mitts set  antonia shawl  the caulfield beanie

Gerda Hat & Mitts Set
Difficulty: Engaging
$6.50

Ántonia Shawl
Difficulty: Engaging
$4.50

Caulfield Beanie
Difficulty: Engaging
$4.50




needles

A Note About Our
Scale of Difficulty

We are all more comfortable with certain techniques than others.  These ratings give an overall idea of difficulty, but a list of specific techniques used in each design can also be found in the Pattern Info section of every pattern page. Happy crafting!

The Ratings:
  • Relaxing: Within reach of knitters at the advanced beginner level, these designs feature stitch patterns and shaping that are easy to follow and memorize.  Relaxing patterns generally include more explanation of standard techniques than those in the other two tiers.  When tackled by a more advanced knitter, these are easy designs that make quick gifts or therapy projects.

  • Engaging: Suitable for intermediate knitters, Engaging patterns have a little extra tang.  There may be something a bit adventurous about them, such as a steeked construction or free-form cables, but those reasonably familiar with following a chart and working the techniques involved (whether lace, cables, or colorwork) shouldn't have any problem.

  • Engrossing: Engrossing patterns are those that call for sustained levels of attention.  They're not necessarily more difficult than Engaging designs, but they may involve experimental techniques, more elaborate stitch motifs, or the simultaneous use of multiple charts.  If you feel like sinking your teeth into a project, Engrossing designs may be the way to go!