Nancy Hand: 18 books

This is a knitting pattern for a scarf. The pattern includes both written instructions and a chart for the stitch. The design was "re-created" from a blanket and can easily be expanded back to blanket size.

This is a knitting pattern for a simple lace cap worked in the round. It uses about 130 yards (119M) fingering weight yarn on US 4 (3.5mm) needles at a gauge of about 8 stitches and 10 rows per inch (2.54 cm). The finished hat will fit a woman or larger child. The pattern includes written instructions...

This is a toy dinosaur worked in the round on double point needles. The eyes and mouth are embroidered using scrap yarn.Using DK yarn, the toy will be about 16 by 9 inches (42 x 23 cm). The sample used about 350 yards of DK yarn on US 4 (3.5mm) needles.With sock yarn (fingering) the toy will be slightly...

This is a knitting pattern for an adult-sized cap using entrelac blocks of increasing sizes to form a gentle arch at the crown before straightening out at the sides. It ends with a band of 1x1 rib. It uses a bulky-weight yarn on US 7 (4.5mm) needles for a gauge of 3.5 stitches and 6 rows per inch (2.54cm) in stockinette.

This pattern uses fingering weight yarn on US 4 (3.5mm) to create a scarf about 8.5” x 58” (22cm x 147cm). The scarf begins with a set of large blocks which are broken into progressively smaller blocks. The blocks then increase in size again. The pattern includes directions for the entrlac blocks, schematics for the design, and "row by row" instructions.

This is a simple lace hat with a rose design around the head and another flower design on the crown. The cap is worked in the round so there are no seams. There is a little “extra” fabric in the crown that lets you fold the hat easily. The sample measures about 18” (46cm) around and easily fits...

This is an adult-sized hat with 2 squirrels and 2 sets of acorns worked as cables. The sample hats were knit with Cascade Yarns Cherub DK (white) and Hayfield Kimono (orange).Directions are for a single size of about 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) in diameter. The pattern requires about 145 yards (132 m)...

This hat has a continuous cable pattern around the sides that ends with a star pattern on the crown. The hat is worked using circular and double-point needles.Hikoo by skacel CoBaSi worked up at 30 sts and 40 rows per 4” (10cm). The hat fits a 22” (56cm) head. The clay head measures about 23”...

This is a knitting pattern for a fitted, long-sleeved, short sweater in three sizes (chest size 34, 36, 38" (86.4, 91.4, 96.5 cm)). Features include lace panels on the front, back, and sleeves against a stockinette background. It is finished with a knit band up the front and around the neck....

This is a knitting pattern for a stuffed toy. Instructions are included for the moose toy and two sweaters. The size of the toy will depend on your choice of yarn and needle - worsted yarn on US 6 (4.0mm) needles make a toy about 26" (66 cm) tall while a fingering yarn on US 2 (2.75mm) makes a toy...

This is a knitting pattern for a hat with double-knit ear flaps. The hat uses about 160 yards (146 m) of worsted weight yarn on US 8 (5.0mm) needles at a gauge of 5 stitches per inch. The hat is worked flat. The pattern includes written directions for the hat and the double-knit stitch. The head used for modeling the hat is about 25” around (63.5 cm).

This is a knitting pattern for a cabled hat, knit in the round, and a matching scarf. The gauge is 5 stitches per inch (2.54 cm) in stockinette using worsted weight yarn. The finished hat is about 21 inches (53.34 cm) in circumference. The scarf is about 8 inches (20cm) wide. Instructions include line-by-line directions and charts for the hat and scarf.

This is a knitting pattern for a cabled hat knit in the round. The gauge is 5 stitches per inch (2.54 cm) in stockinette to create a hat about 21 inches (53.34 cm) in circumference. Worsted weight yarn on US 8 (5.0 mm) needles was used for the sample. Instructions include line-by-line directions and a chart.

This is a pattern for a simple, scoop-neck top with a diamond texture. Both the front and back are patterned. The pattern includes written instructions, a chart for the texture stitch, and a schematic. Sizes included are for 33 (35, 37, 39, 41) inch or 83.82(88.9, 93.98, 99.06, 104.14) cm chest with...