Debbie's Projects
Madeline’s Blue Hat
With the yarn I had yarn left over from Madeleine's sweater, plus yarn from another project, I decided to knit hats.
Madeline’s Striped Sweater
This sweater, knit while I was on tour in 2007 in support of my book, BACK ON BLOSSOM STREET, is for my granddaughter, Madeleine. It always gives me a sense of pride when I can add one of my personalized Read more
Knitting Pure and Simple #981
I knitted this sweet little sweater for my granddaughter, Madeleine. The pattern is knit from the neck down, and I found the cutest butterfly buttons that complement it perfectly. Some time ago I purchased labels that say “Knit by Hand Read more
Cardigan with a Zipper Closure
I had fun knitting this cardigan with a zipper closure for my daughter-in-law, Lana. Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride is one of my favorite yarns and the pattern knit up quickly.
Letter Jacket
My grandson, Carter, loves football, so it was a natural when I found this “Letterman Jacket” pattern! I sewed on football decals after the sweater was completed and blocked.
Man’s Cabled Golf Vest
This cabled vest was a joy to knit for my honorary uncle, Les Carr. He’s been a friend to my family for as long as I can remember, and we’ve always called him Uncle Les. He and my parents were Read more
Cowboy Sweater
My grandson Isaiah is crazy for horses. This is another pattern By Melissa that I could not resist and had a lot of fun with. The suede fringe makes it look almost like the real thing! If you look closely Read more
Please a Man Vest
I completed this vest in February 2008 for my son, Ted. As he is now a vice principal, he needed to update his wardrobe. This vest is very soft and the color is rich. It was a joy to work Read more
Top Down Cardigan
You can tell I particularly enjoy working with the hand-dyed and hand-tied yarns from Fancy Image Yarn in Shelton, WA. This is another sample of the same pattern I’ve knit several times, only using different color combinations. This one was a Read more
Tractor Pullover
It was a challenge to work on this sweater project, but the results were well worth it. It was completed before going on my 20 WISHES tour, which is a good thing, as carrying all those colors would have been a Read more
J’s Fair Isle Hat
I took a Fair Isle class from Sheila Joynes, who teaches Fair Isle knitting classes at A Good Yarn Shop. I loved the history behind Fair Isle and learned how to knit two-handed, stranded knitting. Thank you, Sheila–I'm eager to Read more
Fair Isle Vest from Knit Simple Magazine
One of the most challenging projects I’ve ever done. I jumped right in, not having knitted anything Fair Isle before. I eventually did take a Fair Isle class in my own shop and mastered the art of knitting with a Read more
“Yikes! Stripes for Boys,” by Lorna Miser.
For grandson Isaiah for winter 2010
Basic Cardigan Vest for Women by Knitting Pure & Simple
I love Pure and Simple patterns, and this was no exception. The yarn is a deep red and it is finished with a real splash of pizzazz—a Swarovski Crystal zipper! The picture doesn’t do the zipper justice, but it has Read more
On the Vine by Brenda Patipa. Available through Ravelry
I saw this available in a yarn shop in San Francisco during a yarn crawl with Candi Jensen and Christina Skye in summer 2010. We all three bought the pattern and knit it to wear during Vogue Knitting Live in Read more
Children’s Neck down Cardigan from Knitting Pure & Simple
For my grandson Carter, because his favorite color is orange, and he asked me to knit him something in that color. I’ve discovered this is one of the least popular yarn colors, so it was a challenge finding what he Read more
Basic Vest for Men from Knitting Pure & Simple
For my son Dale. A perfect take-along knit that allows you to talk and knit at the same time. Knits up beautifully.
Dropped Stitch Shawl
A shawl for my daughter, Adele. If the color is teal, I immediately think Adele will love it. It was a double yarn-over pattern and my first provisional cast-on piece. Lots of lessons learned on this piece.
Captivating from Knit & Wrap by Nathalie Mornu
The construction of this piece started with the cable band at the neck. Stitches are then picked up for the neck frill, and again for the capelet lace section. It looks complicated, but the instructions were clear and the lace Read more
Boy’s Cable Sweater from 60 QUICK BABY KNITS
For such a small sweater intended for my sweet grandchild, Collin, it was fast becoming what I was calling “the sweater from hell.” I unraveled it so many times I lost track of how often, trying to get it just Read more
To Eyre . . . by Carol Sunday. Version 2 (small)
Knitted using short rows, this lovely shawl has shaping over the shoulders which will keep it from slipping. A 2011 Christmas gift.
Mochi Plus Mitered Shawl
Mitered knitting was new for me, and fun. I loved seeing the colors evolve and the Gerbera Print yarn is perfect for this project. A Christmas gift for 2011.
Tiny White Whispers by Sirdar. Design 1233: Girl’s Round-neck Bolero
Absolutely adorable little sweater, pretty as can be in pink. Knitted for Baby Reese, to welcome Carol Smith’s granddaughter.
Shaelyn Shawl by Leila Raabe
The yarn is luxury lace weight with little bits of metallic thread. A gorgeous shawl that gave me lace knitting confidence. The directions and hints by the designer were very helpful. A special gift.