Jennie Atkinson

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 4 patterns

Bermondsey Collection brings together 4 accessory designs all using Cascade 220 fingering wool.

eBook : 5 patterns

Summer Lace ebooklet is a small collection of 5 pretty, lacy designs including some old favourites - Butterfly lace dress and shrug - and some new ones;

eBook : 3 patterns

Bringing together 3 patterns for pretty accessories, which would make delightful gifts!

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Vest
FOR THIS vintage-style top, Jennie Atkinson has used a stitch pattern called Dimple Stitch, which combines slip stitches and gathered stitches to form an interesting texture. This is complemented by a stripe pattern in three neutral shades of KC Collection’s Naturally Soft 4ply, a luxurious blend of Bluefaced Leicester wool and cashmere. Jennie...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Designed to use up leftover DK yarn after knitting Hampton jacket (see separate listing) this easy-to-knit beanie and long arm-warmer/mitts use the same horizontal rib stitch.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
The great thing about cropped jackets is they can be worn over loose dress, which can then be worn over leggings - very warm - and stylish! (see photos)
Knitting: Gloves
Bermondsey gloves are part of my collection of accessories all knitted in Cascade 220 fingering yarn.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Bermondsey beanie is knitted in the round using a 4ply wool.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The pattern for Bermondsey mitts has instructions for either long arm-warmers or short hand-warmers. Both are knitted in the round using 4ply wool, and have a simple 2-colour fair-isle pattern, with a contrast tipping edge for a splash of colour.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Bermondsey beret is a neat little beret knitted in the round using 4ply wool. The main beret is knitted in a simple 2-colour fair-isle, and the headband has a contrast facing, adding a hint of colour when the hat is worn.
Knitting: Pullover
This yoked jumper by Jennie Atkinson takes design cues from vintage styles, with its flared, cropped body and long ribbed cuffs. The yoke is decorated with bands of bobbles and Bramble Stitch - a pattern formed from lace and bobbles. At the neck is a high collar, which is folded and stitched into place. The garment is knitted in Cascade’s ever-...
Knitting: Pullover
Top-down, seamless, textured yoke sweater.
Knitting: Pullover
NEW OCTOBER 2023
Knitting: Cardigan
Cropped looks are all the rage this season – and this cute cardigan uses the colours of nature to boost your wardrobe.
Knitting: Cardigan
MAY 2022 ERRATTA
Knitting: Pullover
Fitted and fabulous, this clingy sweater has a striking look.
Knitting: Vest
Update 2024
Knitting: Cardigan
Soft, swingy and sophisticated, this flared cardigan is knitted from the top down, and features a pattern of lace and bobbles which highlights the shape of the garment.
Knitting: Sachet, Hanging Ornament
Dec 2020. This pattern is now available as a free download.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
UPDATE
Knitting: Sleeveless Top, Vest
An extra long slip-over top that can be worn over trousers or skirt. Openwork diamond patterns add interest, and a deep V-neck at the front is mirrored by a shallow V at the back.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
May 2023
Knitting: Cardigan
Feb 2020 pattern correction
Knitting: Cardigan
Spring 2020
Knitting: Pullover
KNITTING WITH pure cashmere is such a treat, and here Jennie Atkinson has used the luxuriously light and indulgent Cashmered 3ply yarn to create a very special summer garment. Her short-sleeved top has a feminine shape, with its wide yoke and waist shaping. The yoke section is adorned with a lovely drop stitch pattern, which incorporates Swarov...
Knitting: Pullover
With its hint of Riviera style this lightweight top will make a comfortable and cheerful addition to your holiday wardrobe! It features a stripe pattern worked in four colours and a deep V neckline.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Jennie Atkinson has created this brand-new design especially for the 100th issue of The Knitter, printed in the free supplement that accompanies this issue. The garment has straps that are crossed at the back then buttoned in place; it’s easy to alter the length of the straps to ensure a perfect fit. The front features a beaded anchor motif tha...
Knitting: Tee
Simple knitted T-shirt with a sequin panel at the front. Knitted in the round using a DK wool cotton.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Pretty halter top, knitted in the round in 4 ply wool.
Knitting: Cardigan
Knitting: Scarf, Beanie, Toque
Generous-sized DK scarf with a simple matching tie-top hat, both knitted with a subtle moss stitch pattern.
Knitting: Scarf, Beanie, Toque
Lovely, quick-to-knit matching 2 piece set consisting of long scarf and beanie hat knitted in a chunky yarn and a simple lace pattern.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
This really useful and stylish hat & cowl set would make a great project for beginner knitters. The simple stitch worked in 2 colours, gives a lovely reversible and stretchy fabric.
Knitting: Pullover
>Update 2020
Knitting: Cardigan
Knitting: Pullover
Update Nov 2023
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Beret, Tam
My design for a textured yoke cardigan which appeared in a 2018 issue of The Knitter magazine, proved to be popular - the pattern for this garment is now available on Ravelry here - and as I am a big fan of berets, I decided to design one using the same simple, texture stitches and yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
July 2023
Knitting: Thigh-high
Good News 2019!
Knitting: Pullover
Neat and elegant this T-shirt is knitted in a shimmering alpaca/silk laceweight. The tiny sleeves are worked as part of the front and back and are edged with garter stitch as is hem along the bottom edge. The t-shirt has waist shaping for a more feminine look.
Knitting: Cardigan
ERRATUM Oct 2021
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Great news! 2019 The single pattern for the shrug is now available on Ravelry. It has been updated and includes a chart for the lace pattern.
Knitting: Scarf
Great news! 2019 there is now a single pattern available to purchase here on Ravelry. The pattern has been updated and a chart for the 3 lace patterns included.
Knitting: Gloves
Great news! 2019 there is now a single pattern available for the gloves here on Ravelry. The pattern has been updated and a chart provided for the lace cuff.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beret, Tam
This striking garter stitch beret and matching mitts are embellished with an optional bead design.
Knitting: Scarf, Beret, Tam
This stylish beret and scarf are knitted in an easy garter stitch and decorated with a simple yet stunning optional bead pattern.
Knitting: Cowl
Simple to knit, yet stylish and versatile fringed collar.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Good news! 2018 This design is now available as a single pattern which has been updated and has a chart for the lace trim.
Knitting: Tee
Good news! 2018 A single, updated version of this pattern is now available and includes a chart for the lace pattern.
Knitting: Skirt
Update Jan 2021
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Crochet: Necklace
Pretty beaded crochet choker - with back tie-fastening. Can be made in any fine yarn - approx. 5g with 135 x 3mm seed beads.
Knitting: Scarf, Drawstring Bag
Minna scarf is knitted in a diamond lace pattern with pointed ends finished with small glass seed beads.
Knitting: Cardigan
Knitting: Cape
Miss Lavinia is a cosy ribbed cape knitted in Aran weight yarn.It is knitted in one piece on a circular needle and is shaped throughout. The cape has a high ribbed collar which can be worn open or fastened for extra warmth.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This lace vest is an adaptation of the popular Butterfly dress. The same 8 row lace pattern is used, and the vest has a beaded st st edging at the neck.
Knitting: Cape
This small, pretty cape is ideal for wearing over a low-cut evening dress - or even a strapless wedding dress.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This very simple and useful lace shawl is knitted in one piece from the bottom point, shaped by increasing at the row ends.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Ribbed wrap coat with one button front fastening, large shawl collar and plain stocking stitch sleeves
Knitting: Pullover
This beautiful summer top has intricate lace chevron patterns, and is designed for a loose and comfortable fit.
Knitting: Pullover
The body is worked by knitting the bottom lace edging in one piece for backs and front. Then stitches are picked up along one edge of the edging for back and front body to be knitted in one piece on a circular needle to armholes. Beads are threaded onto the yarn first and a graph is given for the bead pattern. The same lace edging is made at cu...
Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Scarf
Zelda is a simple stocking stitch beaded scarf worked on the bias. For the best effect it should be knitted in a drapey yarn - viscose rayon was used for the sample.
Knitting: Robe
JULY 2023 UPDATE
Knitting: Pullover
The pattern available does not include the beret. I will add this if requested
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
The jacket is worked sideways in reverse st st in 2 pieces, from cuff to centre back, and is very quick to knit!
Knitting: Pullover
Also calls for one pack of Jaeger translucent silver beads (J301007)
Knitting: Cardigan
Knitting: Cape
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Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
The shrug has been designed to be worn over the popular Butterfly dress (shown in picture) It is knitted from cuff to cuff in the same lace pattern as the dress, with a sprinkling of beads. It uses 1x 25g ball of Kidsilk Haze and approx 80 size 8 glass seed beads.
Knitting: Scarf
The beaded frill scarf is knitted using short-row shaping to give it’s lovely frill effect. A simple beaded crochet edging is added to enhance the drape.
Knitting: Scarf
The beaded scarf is knitted using a lace weight rayon yarn, but any drapey yarn would work. The ends of the scarf are shaped by decreasing or increasing, with various colour beads added on alternate stitches, The main body of the scarf is knitted in a simple lace pattern with beads added at random. For a 100cm scarf 30g of rayon and 500 size 8 ...
Knitting: Hanger Cover
Notions 4.5”/11.5 cm diameter padded hanger, optional 12 in/30 cm of 3/8 in (7 mm) wide satin ribbon
Knitting: Cardigan
Knitting: Cardigan
Lace blouse is a simple lacy top knitted in 4 ply cotton. The cap sleeves and body are knitted as one piece with a separate lace button border added. The blouse can be worn as a summer jacket over a camisole top, or alone as a cool summer blouse.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This pretty camisole top knitted in 4 ply mercerised cotton is a useful garment that can be worn as a suntop - the shaped and fitted bra means that it can be worn with nothing underneath - or it makes an ideal undergarment for a transparent top. It is easy to knit in stocking stitch, with pretty details such as the picot hem, and eyelet detail ...
Knitting: Afghan block
One of the ‘Comfort Squares’ to be knitted as part of the Macmillan Campaign.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Pretty, long-length lacey socks knit in the round on 4 DPNs using Rowan RYC cashsoft 4 ply - 3 x 50g balls.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
JULY 2023
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
(errata corrected on pattern pdf on Ravelry)
Knitting: Sleeveless Top, Dress
Butterfly dress is a delicate, lacy slip dress knitted in a fine mohair yarn on relatively large (UK 5mm/US 8) needles. The lace stitch of the body is a simple 8-row repeat, and the frill is made up of 2 layers of edging knitted lengthways. The body is decorated with small glass beads, threaded onto the yarn before knitting, and placed randomly...