Showing posts with label quick and purly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label quick and purly. Show all posts

06 November 2015

quick + purly: 5 capes

Even though it's 75 degrees on November 6th here in New York City, my thoughts have turned irrevocably towards cozy, wintry knits (apologies to my friends in the Southern Hemisphere). Hopefully the weather will cooperate, and I can soon feel comfortable knitting and wearing my woolies. To put me in the proper mood, I've found five lovely and clever cape patterns that would be perfect for the weather I'm hoping for. Each of these patterns has special details that make them stand out in any crowd.



  1. Arien of Dorthonion Capelet by The Jane Victoria $5 USD 
  2. Lothlorien Cape by Susan Pandorf $8 USD 
  3. Emily Capelet by Ysolda Teague £3.75 GBP (about $5.84 USD) 
  4. Yoked Cycling Capelet by Tanya Seaman $6 USD 
  5. Jasper Wrap by Jennifer Lang C$6 CAD (about $4.68 USD) 
All images from patterns' Ravelry pages. No copyright infringement intended. I just want to share the love!

And a cape + cowl set from me (this one's free!):




Have you knit a cape? Or do you think these are ponchos? Let me know your favorite in the comments below.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy knitting!
xoxo,

23 October 2015

quick + purly: 5 women's worsted pullovers

After a fabulous weekend at Rhinebeck, I have pullovers on the brain! Here are five seamless, 1-color pullovers I found for you this week.



  1. Vistoire by Emily Ringelman $6 USD 
    flattering fit and great central cable
  2. Tweedy Dan by Olivia Pelaez $6 USD 
    such a nice collection of cables
  3. Dallas by Amy Miller $6 USD 
    lovely tunic with special cables
  4. Brassica Pullover by Elizabeth Smith $6 USD 
    lovely, subtle details
  5. Such a Winter's Day by Heidi Kirrmaier $6.80 USD
    love the funnel neck and all-over stitch pattern
All images from patterns' Ravelry pages. No copyright infringement intended. I just want to share the love!

And one from me!
An Aran for Anne by Kathleen Dames $7 USD
story-telling cables plus a flattering fit

Do you have a favorite pullover to recommend? Let us know in the comments below :)

Thanks for stopping by, and happy knitting!
xoxo,

02 October 2015

quick + purly: 5 baby blankets

Some dear friends just welcomed a new baby into the world, so I have baby blankets on the brain. Since the little one is here already, and I have a lot of pattern knitting on my plate, I've focused on worsted-weight patterns this time.

quick + purly: 5 worsted baby blankets on kathleendames.com


  1. Lady Danbury by Kristen Fanning $4 USD 
    center-out blanket - make it as large as you like
  2. Crisscross Apple Sauce by Aimee Alexander $6 USD 
    great motif plus a lovely edging
  3. Bairn by Julie Hoover $7 USD 
    those cables! that color!
  4. Pure Baby Blanket by Jen Lucas $4 USD 
    another really pretty stitch pattern
  5. Daisy Love Baby Blanket by Sarah Nicole Burton $3.99 
    the combination of daisies and hearts is so sweet
All images from patterns' Ravelry pages. No copyright infringement intended. I just want to share the love!

In case you need one more...

Babe in the Mist by Kathleen Dames $7 USD
reversible stitch pattern also creates lovely wavy edges
Do you have a favorite baby blanket to recommend? Let us know in the comments below :)

Thanks for stopping by, and happy knitting!
xoxo,

18 September 2015

quick + purly: 5 fingering cardigans

With cooler nights coming (or already here for some of you), layering and lightweight cardigans are on my radar. Here are five that I would love to have in my cedar chest for Fall (and Spring and all year 'round, really).



  1. Almwegerl by schneckenstrick €5.50 EUR 
    Love the open neckline and stitch patterns on the fronts
  2. Audrey by Jane Richmond $6.95 USD 
    WANT the garter stitch squishiness and puff at the cuffs
  3. MarieMarie Cross-over cardigan by Anne B Hanssen €4.70 EUR 
    Open or closed the wrap front is lovely, and the surprise of the lace back is charming
  4. Lorem Ipsum by Jennifer Dassau $6.50 USD 
    One of those classic yet special patterns that you'll wonder how you lived without
  5. Left Bank by Linda Wilgus $6.50 USD 
    Yay for v-necks and patterns that look good on the well-endowed
All images from patterns' Ravelry pages. No copyright infringement intended. I just want to share the love!

In case you need just one more...


  • Pomegranate Cardi by Kathleen Dames $7 USD 
    Pomegranate cables and Seed Stitch work together

There were so many fantastic patterns to choose from! Here is the full search, if none of my selections is quite what you're looking for. Then let me know your favorite(s) in the comments below.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy knitting!
xoxo,

08 August 2015

quick + purly: 5 wedding bags

Ooh, we are coming up on my sister's wedding in a couple of weeks! The #weddingsweater is coming along (it may have taken over a little, which is why this post is a day later than usual), so I don't think I will have time to knit any of these, but since wedding-appropriate knits are on my mind, here are five bags that seem appropriately special and bridal to me.



  1. Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe by Erica Leuder $4.99 USD 
    cables + lace + a pretty drawstring + Tolkien reference
  2. To Have And To Hold by Anne Kingstone £4.25 GBP 
    more pretty lace, this time with beads on the drawstring
  3. Victorian Beaded Mesh Bag by Lynette Meek $8 USD 
    all.the.beads and a tassel
  4. Utterly Charming by Maria Näslund $6 USD 
    lovely German lace pattern (glove pattern, too)
  5. Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer $6 USD 
    perfect for your yarn yet suitably bridal, too
All images from patterns' Ravelry pages. No copyright infringement intended. I just want to share the love!

Do you have a favorite wedding knit to recommend? Let us know in the comments below :)

Thanks for stopping by, and happy knitting!
xoxo,

17 July 2015

quick + purly: 5 summer scarves

Happy Summer to you! As you may know, I spent the Summer Solstice in Greece, where it was pretty darn hot, but I still wanted a little something to take my outfit to the next level. Finding a light scarf or shawl isn't always easy, but these five would be lovely in a linen or cotton yarn.

What about you - do you like to have a little something to throw around your neck in the summer? Let me know in the comments.



  1. Tiare Shawl and Scarf by Wendy Neal $6 USD 
    Scarf + triangle shawl options in one pretty pattern
  2. Lady Fern by Suzanne Middlebrooks $5 USD 
    Isn't the combination of colors lovely - what would you choose?
  3. Noro Herringbone Scarf by Kate Atherley $4 USD 
    Gorgeous way to show off a yarn with long color sequences
  4. Blaeberry by Susanna IC $7.50 USD 
    Scarf + stole option from the talented Susanna IC
  5. TRELLIS by Susan Morrell $5.99 USD 
    Elegant and lovely
All images from patterns' Ravelry pages. No copyright infringement intended. I just want to share the love!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy knitting!
xoxo,

03 July 2015

quick + purly: 5 gloves

Now that Summer is firmly upon us in the Northern Hemisphere, the notion of knitting something that would fill your lap is, um, repugnant, isn't it? Unless you're safely tucked away in the AC, you'll want something small (or something in linen). How about some gloves? Sure, they may be a little fiddly with all those fingers, but don't your lovely, clever hands deserve something special? This week I found five glove patterns that each have some element that makes them truly spectacular. Take your pick!



  1. Opus 300 by Linda OCarroll and Mel Browne £3 GBP (~ $4.80 USD) 
    Such a clever use of beads! Be sure to note the ring on the pointer finger.
  2. Snapdragon Gloves by The Rainey Sisters $6 USD 
    Wouldn't you want a pair with colorful flowers AND a pair all in one yarn?
  3. FINLAY by Alexandra Brinck £2.50 GBP (~ $4 USD)
    You wanted to figure out what to do with that awesome stripey yarn you fell for, right?
  4. Texel Gloves by Dagmar Mora $4 USD 
    Such a clever use of color and stitch pattern - there's a ribbed option for the cuff, too!
  5. Lady Wannabe (Den dama) by Tara Frøseth Design kr.35.00 NOK (~$4.53 USD) 
    A chance to paw through your button jar...
All images from patterns' Ravelry pages. No copyright infringement intended. I just want to share the love!

Special note: The über-talented Julia Mueller has, sadly, stopped designing gloves. Lucky for you, she has decided to make all her existing designs free (to avoid the VAT mess). There are so many lovelies to choose from that you should just go and pick your favorite(s) and then come back and tell me about them.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy knitting!
xoxo,