Rita Maassen
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eBook :
4 patterns
Four stitch patterns - one cut. In this eBook all patterns for my hooded scarfs are combined in one source. By downloading this eBook you have the possibility to choose your own favourite - or to knit them all. Available in English and German.
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Pullover
Kira is a perfect knitting project for beginners: The stitch pattern is an easy to knit broken ribbing, you start working bottom up in rounds first, then you divide the body into back and front and continue by working in rows until end. The sleeves are worked in the round directly into the armholes.
Knitting: Pullover
This is your perfect project for cold winter days! And it’s really fun to knit it. You start with working the lower body sideways, then you pick up stitches from one of the long sides and work the body in rounds until the beginning of the armholes. Then you divide into back and front and work in rows from here. After sewing the shoulder, the sl...
Knitting: Pullover
This one is really cozy: My “Shirley” polo sweater is just the right project if you have small quantities of yarn in 3 colors in stock. The front and back are worked in separate pieces, after they are sewn together, the sleeves are worked directly into the armholes from top to bottom in rounds.
Knitting: Pullover
A perfect project for beginners: Anyone who ever had concerns about knitting mohair wool can really be won over by this sweater. The oversized cut and the wide neckline ensure that nothing scratches here. In addition, the sweater is wonderfully warm but also light as a feather: For size S the weight is just 120 g (when using the original yarn)!
Knitting: Pullover
Taya is a very cosy and comfortable V-neck sweater, worked in one piece from bottom up with a wonderful light fingering yarn. The softly rounded bottom of back and front are worked in short rows using the “wrap&turn” method. This method is described in detail, but the pattern inludes also a link to a very good video.
Knitting: Pullover
Celina is an updated and more comfortable version of my Birte pattern: It is a little bit bigger than the original and it is worked in the round most of the time. Only from the beginning of the raglan you will have to work in rows. The sleeves will be set in afterwards.
Knitting: Cardigan
Marina is, so to speak, the little sister of my successful “Stina” pattern: a must have for all those who love cable patterns. Different stitch patterns, simplified knitting instructions and a wonderfully light new wool yarn make this cardigan a real favorite in winter.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
“Gesa” is a really easy-to-knit triangular shawl, worked from one edge to the other. You start with casting on 3 sts only and shape the triangle by simple increases and decreases. I worked a quite small shawl, but it’s very easy to increase the measurement to your desire. So, just knit until there’s no yarn left :-)
Knitting: Pullover
This motley Fair Isle patterned baby sweater can easlily be knitted from your yarn leftovers. It is cut slightly oversized and has relatively wide cuffs. So it’s perfect for wearing it as a jacket replacement over another sweater. The sweater has a slit at the back so that it can easily be pulled over the head. It has a light stand-up collar so...
Knitting: Pullover
Louisa is a warm, light and cosy sweater, knitted in single pieces from bottom up. The V-neck sweater shows an interesting cable pattern on front and back part wich is divided by a V-neck at the front part and a purl stitch section with a small cable at the back part. The edgings are worked in a simple slip stitch patter.
Knitting: Pullover
For this sweater you start working the cable yoke sideways first and include the opening for the boat neck. Then you work both sleeves in rounds directly from the yoke downwards. And finally you pick up stitches from the lower edge of the yoke and work the back and front part in rounds downwards.
Knitting: Pullover
This Fair Isle sweater with turtleneck is a perfect project for more advanced knitters. The Fair Isle pattern requires some concentration and must be adapted to the decreases at the armholes and the arm ball. But experience Fair Isle knitters will not have a problem with that. The sweater is knitted in separate pieces, which are sewn together a...
Knitting: Cardigan
Stina is a warm and cosy cardigan that is perfect for winter days. It is knitted in one piece from bottom to top, has raglan sleeves, a light V-neck and a saddle shoulder. The simple chess stitch pattern is a perfect surrounding for the cables on front and back parts. Even though Stina looks as if to be very advanced - it can be knitted even fr...
Knitting: Pullover
Romy is a perfect summer sweater: The impressing long back V-neck with it’s small bands and the waisted cut make this sweater being a real eye catcher. The structured pattern and the simple cables are easy to knit - so even ambitious knitting beginners can definitely go for this design.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Franziska is a traditional triangular shawl - due to the simple stitch patterns it is easy to knit even for beginners. You start with a garter stitch cast on (described in pattern) and increase sts in every RS and WS row. Advantage: This technique ensures that you can knit until there is no yarn left anymore.
Knitting: Cardigan
“Nastja” is a perfect cardigan on cool autumn days outside or cold winter days inside. It’s a little bit oversized and without buttons. If you like to wear it closed it looks beautiful with a belt. The cardigan is worked from bottom up in single pieces. The stitches for the sleeves are picked up from the side seams of back and front parts and w...
Knitting: Cardigan
Charlotte is a classic cardigan with a relatively simple cut. Its eye-catching confetti pattern is distinctive. It can either be knitted using the stranded technique or subsequently embroidered by using the duplicate stitch. I used a combinationi of both techniques. But of course, you may replace the pattern by your own preferences (e. g. strip...
Knitting: Pullover
Theo is a member of my new baby collection “The Taddles”. He is always in a good mood and doesn’t let himself be distracted by his little visual defect. The slight squint makess him an especially lovable contemporary who gets on with everyone around him.
Knitting: Scarf
A new variation of my Hodded Scarf series: This time it is worked in one piece from end to end.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawl is a perfect combination between tradition and innovation. The border was constructed from a 19th century pattern (harebell lace from Weldon’s Practical Knitter). The center pattern was designed especially for this shawl - you won’t find it anywhere else.
Knitting: Pullover
Even in spring and fall summer cable sweaters can be the right thing! Just knit this sweater with pure silk or cotton - and it will warm you up in cool days and nights.
Knitting: Cuffs
Pattern for warm mitts in Victorian style. The pattern is charted (very easy chart) and contains both English and German version.
Knitting: Pullover
Pattern for a light oversized sweater with a decorative button band. Both front parts are worked at once and then sewn together after knitting the button band. So the front part is not really buttoned - the buttons are only sewn to the band and the left front part. Also lovely in different colours (see last picture, sweater made from Bianka).
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
What to do with your pigtail in winter? Well, just knit this hat with a special pigtail hole and you’ll never have this problem again. This hat is knitted in rounds first, then turns to some short rows and ends in rounds again. The pattern contains written step-by-step instructions so that it’s easy to knit even for beginners. Pattern is availa...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Colourful summer top with a band collar - buttoned in the neck. Pattern contains both English and German version.
Knitting: Booties, Stocking
A beautiful long tail hat and cute booties - this pattern is suitable to beginners, too. Worked with merino wool or alpaca this set will be warm and cosy in winter - with cotton it will fit to summer days as well.
Knitting: Scarf
This scarf fits for men as well as for women - depending on the material and the colour you choose.
Knitting: Scarf
A soft and cosy summer scarf with a beautiful lace border on both sides. Perfect for a fresh summer evening.
Knitting: Kerchief
An easy to knit kerchief in fresh colors. The kerchief is worked in lace techniques, the border is crocheted and embroidered with small blossoms and beads.