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Sara Louise Harper Original Handknitting Patterns
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Children's Cardigans
"Floral Bouquet" Sized for babies as well as children, this cotton cardigan is full of texture and fun. Sizes 12 mo (18 mo, 2, 4, 6, 8) yrs, finished chest measurements 20 (23, 25, 27, 29, 30)", finished length 11 (12, 12, 13, 14, 16)". Level of experience: Intermediate.
"Berry Bobble Cardigan" Containing both lace and bobbles, this pattern resembles a strawberry! Kids will love it. One button or ribbon for closure could not be easier. Sizes 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) yrs, finished chest measurements 25 (27, 29, 31, 33)", finished length 13 (14.5, 15.5, 17, 18.5)". Level of experience: Intermediate.
Children's Pullovers
"Medieval Patina" The pullover consists of twisted stitches in two design patterns and is, therefore, very warm and very tough. It is sized for older kids and adults. Sizes XXS (XS, S, M, L), finished chest measurements 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)", finished length 18 (19, 20, 22, 24)". Level of experience: Intermediate.
"Easy Sampler" This pullover incorporates eight easy stitch patterns (such as a dotted stockinette stitch, mock cable and basketweave) which can help beginners practice and showcase their knitting. The shaping is simple, and the collar is a variation on a shawl collar. Beginning knitters will love the ease of the patterns, advanced knitters will love the detail of the patterns! Perfect for everyone. Sizes S (M, L), finished chest measurements: 24 (28, 34)", finished length: 13 (15, 17)". Level of experience: Advanced Beginner.
"Pastel Cable Dress" This little girl's dress is perfect for those in-between days when there is still a bit of a chill in the air. It incorporates a cabled sweater top with a squared neckline, a waistband done in a subtle, Fair Isle design, and a skirt that twirls! Sizes: XS (S, M, L), finished chest measurement: 20 (24, 24, 28)". Size M is longer than size S while maintaining the same chest measurement. Level of experience: Intermediate.
"Basic Striped Pullover" This basic pullover incorporates fun and colorful stripes in the design. It is worked circularly to the underarm, then front and back are worked separately. Use up colors from your stash, buy coordinating yarns, or work straight from the instructions. Works up very fast! Sizes: XS (S, M, L), finished chest measurement: 26 (30, 34, 38)". Level of experience: Advanced Beginner.
This lovely, hard working Aran is worked flat in pieces and seamed together to keep a child warm on the coldest of days. It includes rope cables, OXOX cables, braids and bobbles. The smallest size, please note, does not contain the rope cable on each side of the center cable design. Sizes: S (M, L), finished chest measurement: 30 (34, 40)". Level of experience: Advanced.
This design was inspired by Elsebeth Lavold's Viking Patterns for Knitting. It is knit flat in pieces and adorned with a ribbed collar. The patterns really stand out when a firm, heavy Aran wool is used. Sizes: XS (S, M, L), finished chest measurement: 30 (32, 34, 40)". Level of experience: Intermediate.
"Let's Be Friends" This child's pullover is perfect for chilly winter days. It is worked on a circular needle in the round up to the underarms, then front and back are worked separately. Knowledge of stranding technique is a plus, but not a requirement. Sizes: XS (S, M, L), finished chest measurement: 30 (32, 36, 38, 40)". Level of experience: Intermediate.
"Basic Drop Shouldered Pullover" This basic pullover is a must for any knitter. It can be left plain, or embellished to your heart's content--use up your stash yarn as in the sample! It is constructed flat, and has drop shouldered construction which is very straightforward for the beginners among us. Sizes: XS (S, M, L), finished chest measurement: 26 (30, 34, 38)". Level of experience: Advanced Beginner.
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