Wendy Neal
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cowl
Smokeberry is an infinity scarf that features a beautiful mix of twisted stitches, cables, and lace. A provisional cast-on is used, then the scarf is worked lengthwise, and a 3 needle bind-off joins the ends.
Knitting: Pullover
Paramo is a boat neck pullover, featuring a horizontal line stitch detail in a contrasting color at the bodice and cuffs. It is worked in the round from the bottom to the armholes then divided for the back and front. The sleeves are worked separately and sewn into place.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Elianette is a circular shawl, knit from the top down, creating a cape-like shape. It features 4 different lace sections, with only knit and purl stitches required on the wrong side rows. The eyelet border is knit onto the live stitches of the last row. Finish off the cast-on edge with a crocheted edge.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Cowl
Cinch it up for a stylish hat, or loosen it up and scrunch it around your neck to keep warm and keep track of your hat! Magali features a lace pattern and is knit from the bottom up in worsted weight yarn. Adjust the size by adding repeats in the round (6 sts) or to the length (8 rows). Pattern is written and charted.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Sieraden is a slouchy, loose-fitting hat, knit from the bottom up. The simple stitch pattern mimics a slip stitch pattern which creates a spongy fabric and shows off variegated yarns beautifully when paired with a coordinating solid. The crown decreases create a star effect. Top the hat with a fun pompom or leave as is.
Knitting: Boot Cuffs / Toppers, Legwarmers
Keep your legs warm and looking stylish with these boot cuffs. Wear them over skinny jeans, tights, or just bare legs. Darby features a simple little cable, lace stitches, and little extra something from a Japanese stitch dictionary I like to call a “bud” stitch.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
With a name meaning “behold the sun,” Idalia is an extended half circle shawl knit in worsted weight yarn, making it super warm and cozy, and large enough to wrap around your shoulders. It starts at the top center with a stockinette body, and is finished with an airy lace border and a crocheted bind off along the scalloped edge.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Thoracic is a unisex beanie featuring a twisted rib, and cables with twisted stitches at the brim and crown. The resulting fabric is super stretchy and comfy. Knit in fine sock weight yarn, it provides warmth without bulkiness.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Mod Maude was inspired by a photo of a striped mug I saw on Pinterest, where the stripes were offset in the middle. To avoid working from two balls of yarn at once, and to make it more interesting while knitting garter stitch, one half of the shawl is worked from the top out, then the second piece is joined to the first as you knit. Short rows,...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Demalangeni is a triangular-crescent shaped shawl. It is worked from the bottom edge up. The lace border is worked along the full width of the shawl, and then short rows are used to fill in the body with a simple textured stitch that resembles mock cables.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
As a shawl, Tiare is triangular and worked from the top center out to the lacy edge. As a scarf, it is worked from the center out, from a provisional cast on. Both feature a simple eyelet mock cable that is quick and simple, with the beautiful corona lace scalloped edge. Options are given for both a crocheted and knitted bind off. Instructions ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Adelei is a shawl constructed from the top down. Unique increases are incorporated in several places through the stockinette body to create a fuller, more ruffled appearance when worn as a scarf. The “spine” increases are done to look like faggoting, so there is one YO on the right and wrong side at those points. Through the lace section, lace ...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Ashwyn is a name derived from the word Ashvin, a month on the Hindu calendar. Ashwyn is a slouchy beret which was created in conjunction with Malabrigo Stockpile Month, so the name seemed fitting. It was also inspired by the 198 Yds of Heaven shawlette by Christy Verity, and coordinates nicely with that scarf. Knit from the top down, Ashwyn fea...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Seeds of Change is a triangular shawl worked top down. It has a delicate lacy edge that grows from lace reminiscent of leaves, buds, and seeds. The crochet bind off creates a dainty scalloped edge. Written and charted instructions included. Adventurous beginner to intermediate level. Lace edging requires lace stitches on wrong side. Requires 40...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Berruti was designed as a men’s beanie, but is great for the girls, too. It features a zig-zagging, lightning bolt rib pattern along one side of the hat that grows from the ribbed band, and decreases to a nice point at the crown. Simple knit and purl design is easy enough for a beginner, but interesting enough for experienced knitters. Includes...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I was inspired to create this hat in honor of Eleanor Dickson, and happy to say that the profits from the first 500 copies of the pattern went directly to the family. As of 7/1/10, Eleanor has no cancer remaining in her body, and the family’s medical bills for her continuing treatment are covered into next year! Update: As of 11/2015, Eleanor h...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Flower Bud Beanie is worked bottom up in worsted weight yarn of your choice. It knits up quickly with a lace pattern that is easy to memorize. The end result is very stretchy, making it one size fits most. Pattern includes notes on how to adjust length and width. Written instructions with abbreviations and chart.