Barbara Benson

Barbara Benson

My work focuses on creating detailed and beautiful accessory patterns. I tend to explore slightly unorthodox elements in knitting; be it shaping, color combinations or unusual themes.

I have written two books on knitting both of which are available at Local Yarn Stores and through Amazon Mosaic & Lace Knits and Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits.

Keeping things fun is important but I also make sure that the fun doesn’t get in the way of the knitter ending up with a finished object that they love.

If you want to hear more about my designs, watch technique tutorials, or listen to my thoughts on knitting and design please check out my YouTube channel Watch Barbara Knit where I post knitting videos weekly.

To see some behind the scenes design and video stuff and support my creative endeavors check me out on Patreon.

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I was interviewed on the blog “How to become a Professional Knitter”, if you would like to know more about my thought processes check it out here.

All of my patterns are fully tech edited. If you find any problems or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to send me an email to the address listed on the front page of every pattern.

original designs

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Swatch Lab Swatch
Tumped Duck
Rev it Up
Tumped Duck
A Good Wooby
Tumped Duck
Overdue Mitts
Tumped Duck
Impulse Buy
Tumped Duck
Hazy Shades
Tumped Duck
Peephole Hat
Tumped Duck
Cloudy in Paris
Tumped Duck
TIE Fighter Hat and Mittens
Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy: The Official Star Wars Knitting Pattern Book
Perseverance
Tumped Duck
Ceto
Tumped Duck
Annella mollis
Tumped Duck
A Matching Hat
Tumped Duck
Cupola
Manos del Uruguay Fall 2019 Make-It-Now Collection
  • Cupola
  • Manos del Uruguay Fall 2019 Make-It-Now Collection
Save the Bunnies
Tumped Duck
Rasta Cowlette
Malabrigo Newsletter, Summer 2019
A Good Scarf
Tumped Duck
Rocinante
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Rocinante
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Signet Throw
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Signet Throw
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Hearts in Chains Poncho
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Iguazu Falls
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Iguazu Falls
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Asymmetrical Balance
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Asymmetrical Balance
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Dash Panel
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Dash Panel
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
To Warmly Go
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • To Warmly Go
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Shorty Squiggle Mitts
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Teeter Totter Toque
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Teeter Totter Toque
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Rupee Slouch
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Rupee Slouch
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Sparrow Grass Hat
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Sparrow Grass Hat
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Bonus Stitch Hat
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Bonus Stitch Hat
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Avasarala
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Avasarala
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Drunk Spider
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Drunk Spider
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Cinches and Ladders
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Cinches and Ladders
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Coefficient of Modulation
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Shoot the Moon
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Shoot the Moon
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Giant Elves
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Giant Elves
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Bitis Shawl
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Bitis Shawl
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Un, Deux, Trois
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
  • Un, Deux, Trois
  • Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits: 20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn
Brocatelle
Tumped Duck
Wrong Lever
Tumped Duck
Baikal Bubbles
Tumped Duck
Remugient
Stitch Sprouts Volume 1: Side B
Confundo
Tumped Duck
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