West Lake Books: 31 books

This pattern knits up into a lovely and stylish winter cap or beanie that sports the traditional Aran trinity stitch (also known as the blackberry stitch). The hat is thick and warm as well as both soft and lightweight. Things you need to know about this pattern: Skill level: Advanced...

This wonderful slouch hat, inspired by the colorful patchwork caps seen at Renaissance fairs around the country, requires extremely basic knitting skills. The only complicated factors relate to slipping and picking up stitches. There is also a three needle bind-off needed at the end. The pattern...

These sturdy, long wearing, camouflage slippers are so easy to knit you can work up a pair in just one day. They are soft, comfortable and warm. Best of all, they fit the lifestyle look of active duty or retired military! The pattern creates stretch-to-fit boots. In a relaxed state, the slippers...

This multi-page knitting pattern, complete with photographs, provides detailed instructions to create elf boots for toddlers. Pattern details how to integrate different colors with the main color to artfully accent the bottom, body and cuffs. Skill Level: Beginner I find these smaller size...

Children love these slippers! They can be made in bright, varied colors, making them a delight to the eyes. Besides being a great way to use up scrap yarns, these will keep the children's feet warm on any surface.Skill Level: BeginnerThis slipper pattern is easy to read, understand...

On a self-planned or guided tour of the People’s Republic of China, one will run up against the need to visit Hangzhou. Read any guidebook. Ask any Chinese person. Undisputedly, Hangzhou, known for its extravagant natural beauty and thousands of years of tea and silk culture, is simply the most...

This pattern is for two items, a Moss and Cable hat along with its matching Moss Stitch scarf. This slouch beret type hat knits up warm and comfortable as well as both soft and lightweight. Instructions come complete with description of how to knit the beret point! The soft and inviting...

These three patterns knit up quickly into a lovely matching set of hat, cowl and scarf, which all are thick and warm as well as soft and lightweight. Each pattern comes with clear and specific directions and reference photographs for ease of use.Things to know about these patterns:Hat...

This multi-page knitting pattern, complete with photographs, provides detailed instructions to create medium size dorm boots for women or young adults. This pattern is a great way to use up scrap yarns. Pattern details how to integrate different colors with the main color to artfully accent the bottom,...

Worn just over the knees these coverings can top a boot attractively without the extra thickness of a leg warmer. And, they are quicker to make. Worked in ribbing for close fit and a basketweave pattern, the knee warmers are completely reversible. Using this pattern you can create knee warmers...

This pattern is for two items, a matching scarf and hat set, both designed with a unique interwoven cable pattern. The beautiful and warm scarf is soft and inviting. The hat adds elegance to the scarf and is made in a cloche style to add emphasis to the cable weave. The interweaving of the cables...

If you ever doubted that adult males love house slippers, make a pair of these. They will become a great tradition in your family! Christmas presents solved forever. This multi-page knitting pattern, complete with photographs, provides detailed instructions to create stretch-to-fit traditional house...

This pattern knits up into a lovely and stylish cloche cap or beanie. The cap is snug and warm as well as both soft and lightweight. It’s perfect for spring or fall weather. I’ve called it a Belt Loop because the garter stitches running through it appear to be a belt running through loops. It...

This pattern knits up into a lovely, stylish and snug fitting winter cap or beanie that sports the traditional single Aran moss stitch. The hat is thick and warm as well as both soft and lightweight. It knits up very quickly! Things to know about this pattern: Skill level: Advanced Beginner Fits...