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Christening Gown

Beautiful lace christening gown.  Two sizes, 3 and 6 months  Two skirts, one long, the other shorter.  $5.00 plus S&H.

Raglan Ruffle Sweater and Bib Overalls

CUTE! Ruffled sweater and front button overalls set in three sizes:  newborn, 6 months, and 12 months. $5.00 plus S&H.

Bubble Tuck Sweater and Jogging Pants

Simple two-color tuck pattern sweater and jogging pants set in three sizes:  newborn, 6 months, and 12 months. $5.00 plus S&H.

Felted Hats

Four different ways to knit and felt a hat.  They are knit vertically and horizontally to show the many ways to do this. Felting instructions included.  $5.00 plus S&H.

Felted Purses

Knit a large bag or a felt purse using this pattern.  These purses are completely finished on the machine and won't sag or stretch out.  Felting insturctions included.  $5.00 plus S&H.

Latvian Socks

Fairisle socks in the Latvian tradition with a fancy cuff These are not knit in circular and have no ribbing.  Short row heel and toe and sewn side seam. Standard gauge. $5.00 plus S&H.

Lace Hat

This hat can be knit on any machine with lace patterning capabilities and a ribber or garter carriage.  Gauge: 7 sts and 10 rows = 1".  $5.00 plus S&H.

Scrap Yarn Car Coat

Mix and match your yarns to make a personal expression.  This worsted-weight, casual "go-anywhere" coat can be made on a mid-gauge or bulky machine, with or without ribber. This sweater will fit finished chest measurements of 38", 44", 44". For any mid- or bulky-gauge machine. $10.00 plus S&H.

"Flash"
Child's Sweater

Made with Plymouth's Flash, a nylon eyelash yarn, this child's clasped cardigan sweater will fit finished chest measurements of 28", 30", 32". For any 4.5 mm machine. $5.00 plus S&H.

Iris Coat

Iris Coat Pattern

Knit a lovely 4 color tuck birdseye jacquard coat in a beautiful Japanese Iris pattern. This coat can be knit on any electronic knitting machine and ribber with large pattern capability. Intermediate double bed knitting skills and advanced beginner sewing skills are recommended. The coat is knit in four rectangles and cut and sewn. For PASSAP or Japanese machines. A pattern disk is included in either Brother 940, OR IBM (.cut, .pat, and .pcx). $10.00 plus S&H.

 

Animal Afghan for Baby

Animal Afghan for Baby Pattern This bright and cheerful afghan, designed by Adele Gay, is adapted from old time crochet patterns. Advanced beginner double bed knitting skills are recommended. It can be knit on any electronic knitting machine and ribber with large pattern capability. There are only two colors in this afghan for easy jacquard knitting. Children easily recognize the animals. For PASSAP or Japanese machines. A pattern disk is included in either Brother 940, OR IBM (.cut, .pat, and .pcx). $10.00 plus S&H.

 

Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Bill

Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Bill Pattern This unique afghan design by Adele Gay is adapted from old time quilting patterns. Intermediate double bed knitting skills are recommended. This afghan can be knit on any electronic knitting machine and ribber with large pattern capability. There are actually five colors in this afghan. This is done by changing color 4 in the knitting rotation. A bright and homey touch for any room. For PASSAP or Japanese machines. A pattern disk is included in either Brother 940, or IBM (.cut, .pat, and .pcx). $10.00 plus S&H.

 

Christmas Table Runner

Christmas Table Runner Pattern

This pattern can be used to make a table runner or a wall hanging. There are two different versions: the table runner reverses the motifs in the center so that diners at each end of the table see a right side up design; and the wall hanging (a bonus pattern, not shown) has all the motifs facing the same direction. They are written for both Brother and PASSAP machines in double bed tuck jacquard. The model shown was knit using 2 strands of 14/2 cotton so it could be used on a table with hot dishes. Includes a Wall Hanging bonus pattern. The motifs are also available on disk in Brother 940, and IBM (.cut, .pat, and .pcx). $10.00 plus S&H.

 

Christmas Afghan

Christmas Afghan Pattern

There are two Christmas Afghan sizes in this pattern, determined by your choice of yarns. A wall hanging version is about 30" square using birdseye jacquard (technique 180 or using lili buttons) and two strands of 14/2 cotton. An afghan can be knit using tuck birdseye jacquard (technique 187 or using lili buttons and the PR lever in an up position). The afghan is about 48" square using TAMM Star. These are good selling items at craft shows and boutiques. The motifs are also available on disk in Brother 940, and IBM (.cut, .pat, and .pcx). $10.00 plus S&H.

 

Tuck Lace Angel Pattern

There are three different Angels in this pattern by Dianna Booth. They are written for both Brother / Studio and can be done on PASSAP machines in single bed tuck. Three different tuck lace patterns are used. Small amounts of polyester stuffing are used in the heads. A crocheted metallic yarn halo completes the look. The knit, "clasped" hands are optional. These Angels can be knit quickly and are attractive to your customers at craft shows and boutiques. They are knit using lightweight dress yarn. $5.00 plus S&H.

 

Christmas Stockings

Christmas Stockings Pattern

There are three sizes of Christmas stockings in this pattern. They are written for both standard and bulky machines. Included in the pattern are fourteen 24 stitch motifs and two alphabets to hand select (14 row and 5 row heights). The motifs are also available on disk in Brother 940, and IBM (.cut, .pat, and .pcx). You can easily personalize stockings for an entire family. These are good selling items at craft shows and boutiques. The Christmas Stocking pattern is $10.00 with a disk in either format, OR $5.00 without a disk.

 

Small Sweater Ornaments

Small Sweater Ornaments Pattern
Pick your favorite school and use its letters and colors to knit lapel pins, bottle toppers, or Christmas tree ornaments. The pattern includes directions for standard and bulky sized machines (these can also be made on a PASSAP in single bed fairisle). Included are 9 motifs that are small enough to fit on the sweater fronts. These are great sellers at arts and crafts shows. Use your scrap yarn and be creative!!! $4.00 plus S&H.

 

Easy Felted Hat

Easy Felted Hat Pattern

Comfortable hats that fit!  Join the warm heads this winter and knit this hat using only tension changes and techniques built into your machine. Fine wool, or any other animal fiber that felts, can be used to knit this fun hat. The directions for felting are included in the instructions. Trim your hat to make it "yours", I used a novelty yarn from New Zealand. These are great gifts for friends and family, and are good selling items at craft shows and boutiques. $5.00 plus S&H.

 

Knits & Polar Fleece

Knits & Polar Fleece Pattern Combine polar fleece fabric and machine knitting to create unique garments. You can knit on sleeves, bands, cuffs, and ribbing. Or, you can knit them separately and sew them on. A list of current fall / winter 1998 commercial sewing patterns from Butterick, Kwik Sew, Stretch and Sew, McCalls, Simplicity, and Vogue is included. Schematics for a vest and jacket are also included. Lots of design variations are possible for these projects. $5.00 plus S&H.

 

Machine Knit Socks

Machine Knit Socks Pattern Comfortable socks that fit! A chart of standard sizes is included for infants to adult men and women. There are no seams in the foot because the foot is knit in tubular below the heel for easy turning and knitting. A ribber is required. These are great gifts for friends and family, and are good selling items at craft shows and boutiques. $5.00 plus S&H.

 

Patchwork Felted Vests

Patchwork Felted Vests Pattern Learn the basics of felting machine knit wool fabric. This fabric can be made on any double bed knitting machine. Use your washer and dryer to felt the wool fabric. Commercial sewing patterns and patchwork quilted blocks or fabric are used to create designer vests. Beginning double bed knitting skills and advanced beginner quilting and sewing skills are recommended. These are good selling items at craft shows and boutiques. $4.00 plus S&H.

 

Bargello Vest

Bargello Vest Pattern Create a festive holiday outfit while learning to knit four color double Jacquard on any double bed machine, (Japanese or PASSAP) standard or electronic. Following the instructions in your manual and in this pattern you will create the fabric for this vest or tunic. Use commercially available sewing patterns or chart your own (schematic included). Instructions for the edge trim are included. Disks are available for brother 930, or 940, or IBM (.CUT, .PAT, and .PCX included). $4.00 plus S&H. Disk price is $5.00 plus S&H.

 

Felted Vests

Felted Vests Pattern These vests are knit in fairisle on bulky machines using worsted weight wool yarns. The pattern includes three different 24 stitch punch card designs and directions for felting fairisle fabrics using your washing machine and dryer. A schematic is included to design your own cut and sew pattern. A pattern for the knit edge trim is included. $4.00 plus S&H.

 

European Shopping Bag

European Shopping Bag Pattern (Japanese machines) Be green. A fun item to make and use for shopping or beachcombing, or to sell at craft shows. This pattern is available for either PASSAP or Japanese machines. For Japanese machines, there are three sizes described for the standard machines, and two for the bulky / mid-gauge machines. Make these bags out of any fiber from cotton to lurex. $4.00 plus S&H.

 

Toy Hammock - Storage Bag

Toy Hammock - Storage Bag Pattern
This machine knit hammock is used to keep toys organized in bath tubs and children's rooms. Cup hooks or suction cups (available in hardware and office supply stores) secure the net's corners to walls. Included are two sizes for standard machines and two sizes for the bulky / mid-gauge machines. The yarn used for this project depends on the intended use. $4.00 plus S&H.

 

Small Bear Sweater Vests

Small Bear Sweater Vests Pattern
This pattern includes vests and sweaters for three sizes of bears; 5 to 6 inch; 8 to 9 inch; and 11 inch bears. Any motif of 18 stitches, or less, and about 10 rows high will fit on these sweaters. A complete, 10 row high, set of alphabet letters and numbers is included in the pattern. And again, these are good sellers at arts and crafts shows. Very little yarn is needed so your profit margin is good. $4.00 plus S&H.

 

Child's Felted Backpack

Child's Felted Backpack Pattern
Knit this one piece project on a standard or PASSAP knitting machine, and learn to felt wool in the process. This is a fun project for you to make for the children in your life. It's a great knapsack for carrying your dolls or other light items. Schematics and complete instructions for knit edge trims and back straps are included. $4.00 plus S&H.

 

PASSAP Shopping Bag

PASSAP Shopping Bag Pattern
Be green. A fun item to make and use for shopping or beachcombing, or to sell at craft shows. This pattern is available for either PASSAP or Japanese machines. Make these bags out of any fiber from cotton to lurex. There are three sizes for the PASSAP bag for any PASSAP machine. $4.00 plus S&H.

 

PASSAP Purses

PASSAP Purses Pattern
Learn to use PASSAP lace technique 256. Eleven motifs and directions for both DM80 and E6000 are included. Fiber choice is dictated by the intended use; metallics and lurex for evening wear, and cotton or acrylic for daytime use (or simply complement your favorite outfit). Knit an I-cord to finish the top. Add a tassel if you wish. $4.00 plus S&H.

 

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