Whimsical Knitting Designs

Water TOE-t pattern

2011-04-16T15:45:00.001-04:00

Water TOE-t This fun pattern is exlusively available @ SWTC.pattern can be found "here".

New Hope Scarf pattern

2011-04-16T04:07:00.002-04:00

New Hope Scarf pattern(click to enlarge)
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This pattern is similar to my Hope Scarf pattern with a few fun changes including cabled edging and ICord cast on and bind offs, producing a lovely effect.

New Hope Scarf pattern is found "here" in pdf format.
God Bless and Happy Knitting!

Shannon's Slippers

2011-04-16T01:06:00.001-04:00

Shannon's Slippers

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A fun, quick knit!
Slippers are cute and perfect for the office, home, anywhere you'd like to slip your feet into luxurious comfort!
AND the bit of sparkle from SWTC's Little Star yarn gives these slippers a wink at glitz and glam!
Along with a little floral embellishment...perfect for the girly girl (like my daughter Shannon, for whom these were designed!).

Shannon's Slippers pattern is found "here" in pdf format.
God Bless and Happy Knitting!

Diamond Mens Socks pattern

2010-05-05T18:34:00.007-04:00

Diamond Mens Socks

Photo Courtesy of SWTC
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I am happy and honored to tell you that "Diamond Mens Socks" design is now available from the one and only SWTC and is found on Ravelry, a button click away!
Click this little Ravelry linky:

or here for the info.

Big Boss Man Socks Pattern

2008-12-16T03:05:00.006-04:00

Big Boss Man Socks

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These socks are such fun to knit! A great gift for the man in your life! As with all mens socks, I designed and knit these for my sweet hubby! He told me yesterday that these are his fave thus far - a wonderful endorsement!
These socks have a different design on both the front and the back - get ready for lots of socknitting fun!

The pattern is found "here" in pdf format. This pattern (as well as my few several designs) has both written directions and charts - knitter's choice!

Happy Knitting and God Bless!

A Touch of Whimsy Socks Pattern

2008-11-26T18:52:00.004-04:00

A Touch of Whimsy Socks

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I've designed this trio of sock patterns to go along with the "A Touch of Whimsy" accessories - please enjoy!
This design is a fun knit!The cuff is folded down to show off the Whimsical Design!Picot Edging...fun, fun, fun!

The pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

Happy Knitting and God Bless!!

A Touch of Whimsy Socks Version Two Pattern

2008-11-25T19:27:00.001-04:00

A Touch of Whimsy Socks

Version Two

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I've designed this trio of sock patterns to go along with the "A Touch of Whimsy" accessories - please enjoy!

A Touch of Whimsy Socks Version Two pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

Happy Knitting and God Bless

A Lotta Whimsy Socks Pattern aka A Touch of Whimsy Socks Version 3

2008-11-24T19:37:00.002-04:00

A Lotta Whimsy Socks

aka A Touch of Whimsy Socks version 3

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I've designed this trio of sock patterns to go along with the "A Touch of Whimsy" accessories - please enjoy!
This Whimsy Sock has a different design on the front and back! (click to enlarge)LOTS OF FUN to knit!
The pattern is found "here" and "here" in pdf format.

Happy Knitting and God Bless!!

Rhythm Man Socks Pattern

2008-11-23T20:02:00.001-04:00

Rhythm Man Socks

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I designed and knit these socks for my husband, the muscian (rhythm guitar player), and for all of my fellow knitters who enjoy knitting for the men in their lives!

The pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

Happpy Knitting and God Bless!!

Hearts of Faith Scarf

2008-10-28T21:57:00.012-04:00

Hearts of Faith Scarf

Photo Courtesy of SWTC
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I am happy and honored to tell you that "Hearts of Faith Scarf" design is now available from the one and only SWTC and is found on Ravelry, a button click away!
Click this little Ravelry linky:
or here for the info.
This scarf was knit with one of SWTC's newest yarns, Tranquility, 70% of the finest wool & 30% of lush bamboo - an extaordinary mixture and an absolute pleasure to knit with!

Happy Knitting and God Bless!

Rings of Sarah Socks pattern

2008-03-27T17:03:00.004-04:00

Rings of Sarah Socks

pattern
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One of my daughter's friends, Sarah asked if I would please knit a pair of socks for her like I do for my daughter, thus the name. She loves bright pink and green, thus the colors! And the close up of the pictures (click on each to enlarge) and the pattern will explain the "Rings." I hope you enjoy knitting them as much as I did!

Rings of Sarah Socks pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

This pattern is a great way to use leftover sock yarn! You can make the toes different colors from the heels or use a different color for each toe and heel! Use your imagination and that leftover sock yarn and let's see what you come up with! I know that they will be SO CUTE!

I found that weaving in the ends of the yarn as I knit was very helpful.I certainly was glad they were all woven in the socks by the time I was finishing the toe and knew I was done!
Happy Knitting and God Bless

Hope Scarf Pattern

2008-03-08T22:42:00.013-04:00

Hope Scarf

pattern
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**Design note, this scarf was designed as a part of the ongoing Pay It Forward Exchange. Please join us, I know you will LOVE it! We also have a group on Ravelry. Come on, you will have a BLAST, I promise!!**

Hope Scarf pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

**Design Note, March 24, 2008**
I have created an addendum to Hope Scarf, which will be "Hope Scarf II" for anyone who might want to knit a scarf that is a bit wider. I’ve not yet knit “Hope Scarf II” so there are no pictures, I’m sure the look will be very similar, just a bit wider. Please keep in mind that with the addition of these few extra stitches that the amount of yarn used will vary from that of Hope Scarf. Instructions are the same as those used with Hope Scarf except the addition of 8 stitches.

Happy Knitting & God Bless

Best Friend Socks Pattern

2008-01-18T16:52:00.005-04:00

Best Friend Socks

pattern

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**Design Note**I designed and knit these for one of my very best friends, Amy. I thought you might want to do the same for one of your best buds – surprise her with a pair of socks that speak from your heart – “Best Friend”Should your Best Friend be a man, check out some of the men’s sock designs!

Best Friend Socks pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!

# One Husband Socks pattern

2007-06-18T19:37:00.006-04:00

# One Husband Socks pattern
(click to enlarge)designed by Rebecca Mercier All rights reserved for personal, nonprofit use.

# One Husband Socks pattern is found "here" and "here" in pdf format.
St. Detail Ribbing Detail

Happy Knitting and God Bless!

Knitters Gallery

2007-05-30T19:13:00.000-04:00

Come One Come All! Come see the GORGEOUS WK Designs that have been beautifully and lovingly knit by our fellow knitters!

YA'LL SO ROCK!
Detailed info found here.

FYI, I'm working on the other Knitters Gallery, my ISP has expanded and upgraded - therefore my computer skills must do the same - wish me luck, lol!

Music Man Socks pattern

2007-05-27T21:25:00.003-04:00

Music Man Socks

pattern
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Music Man Socks pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

St. st & reverse St st stepping around the sock detail.

Happy Knitting and God Bless!

Rockin' Strat Men's Socks pattern

2007-05-17T21:24:00.003-04:00

Rockin' Strat Men's Socks
pattern

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Rockin' Strat Men's Socks pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

Happy Knitting & God Bless!

**pattern update May 30, 2007 in which area in pattern for needle size change is stated.**

Shannon's Lace Socks pattern

2007-03-25T15:58:00.003-04:00

Shannon's Lace Socks

pattern
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Shannon's Lace Socks pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

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Happy Knitting and God Bless!

Mock Around the Clock Men's Socks pattern

2007-03-18T15:50:00.003-04:00

Mock Around the Clock Men's Socks

pattern
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The Mock Around the Clock Men's Socks pattern can be found "here" in pdf format.

Happy Knitting and God Bless!

Guitar Man Socks pattern

2007-03-02T17:04:00.003-04:00

Guitar Man Socks

pattern
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**Design Note**My latest sock design for my husband. It just so happened that the same day that I finished these socks for him his latest guitar arrived so the name kind of naturally came together...hope you enjoy them as much as he does!

The Guitar Man Socks pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!

Flapper Socks pattern

2007-03-01T17:22:00.003-04:00

Flapper Socks

pattern

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The Flapper Socks pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

**Design Note** As you can see I knit my Flappers in Christmas colors...well, I then put bells on them and will use them for Christmas socks every year. I then started thinking that they would be cute for any holidays...I see St. Patrick's Day Flappers with green beads and/or bells...or red and/or pink Flappers with hearts on the flaps for Valentine's Day, etc....let your imagination run wild! And HAVE FUN!!

As you can see in the pattern there are several photos used to illustrate steps in the pattern, I am posting them here so that you can click on them to enlarge them for detail.

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!

Lonnie's Sport Socks

2006-11-18T20:13:00.003-04:00

Lonnie's Sport Socks

pattern
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**Design note**I'm ashamed to say that as much as I love to knit socks, I'd not knit My Man a pair of socks until recently, he loves them so much that I've caught him washing and wearing them several times a week! I thought that I should both design and knit these socks for him! This is a simple 4 st/4 row slip st pattern, the legs are short (3.5"), should you want a longer leg I highly recommend getting another 50 gr. ball of yarn.

The pattern for Lonnie's Sport Socks is found "here" in pdf format.

A Touch of Whimsy Fingerless Gloves pattern

2006-11-01T11:38:00.004-04:00

A Touch of Whimsy Fingerless Gloves

pattern

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designed by Rebecca Mercier
All rights reserved for personal use only, nonprofit use.

A Touch of Whimsy Fingerless Gloves pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

A very good provisional cast on video can be found here.

A note about Annie Modesitt's slip stitch edging; this slip stitch edging is available online in free patterns by Ms. Modesitt. I also emailed her and asked if it were okay with her if I used this edging in my pattern and she said, "Of course, I don't own the stitches." Annie Modesitt is one of knitting gurus! She ROCKS!

Enjoy and God Bless!

A Touch of Whimsy Hat pattern

2006-10-22T16:28:00.003-04:00

A Touch of Whimsy Hat
pattern
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A Touch of Whimsy Hat pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

A very good provisional cast on video can be found here.

A note about Annie Modesitt's slip stitch edging; this slip stitch edging is available online in free patterns by Ms. Modesitt. I also emailed her and asked if it were okay with her if I used this edging in my pattern and she said, "Of course, I don't own the stitches."

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!!

A Touch of Whimsy scarf pattern

2006-09-16T18:38:00.003-04:00

A Touch of Whimsy scarf

pattern

A Touch of Whimsy Scarf pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

An ICord cast on tutorial is here.

A note about Annie Modesitt's slip stitch edging; this slip stitch edging is available online in free patterns by Ms. Modesitt. I also emailed her and asked if it were okay with her if I used this edging in my pattern and she said, "Of course, I don't own the stitches." She is my knitting guru, ain't no doubt!

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!!

Flower Power hand towel/placemat patterns

2006-09-08T18:21:00.004-04:00

Flower Power Hand Towel

Patterns

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3 designsFlower Power Hand TowelFlower Power Raglan Center Hand TowelFlower Power Center of Many Swirls Hand Towel

As side note, I took some pictures of these handtowels with my Fiestaware dishes and these are the perfect size for placemats, too! So, here you have Flower Power hand towels and placemats!

Flower Power hand towel/placemat patterns are found "here" in pdf format.

Photographic directions/steps can be found here, in the Flower Power Washcloth post.

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Flower Power center

Raglan Center

Center of Many Swirls

Enjoy and God Bless!

YARN HO washcloth

2006-08-21T17:18:00.003-04:00

YARN HO

washcloth pattern
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LOL, do you ever feel like you would do just about anything for yarn?! I do...ask my husband! I am a Yarn Girl, yes....but, sometimes I just feel like a YARN HO! What about you?! I wrote this pattern for those of us who sometimes consider ourselves Yarn Ho's....enjoy!

The YARN HO washcloth pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

There's a great sewn bind off tutorial right here.

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!

KNIT ON washcloth

2006-08-20T18:00:00.003-04:00

KNIT ON

washcloth pattern

There's a great sewn bind off tutorial right here.

KNIT ON cloth pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS

LIVE TO KNIT washcloth pattern

2006-08-19T17:39:00.003-04:00

LIVE TO KNIT
washcloth pattern

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The LIVE TO KNIT washcloth pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

Here is a very good sewn bind off tutorial.

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!

KNIT TO LIVE washcloth pattern

2006-08-18T17:51:00.003-04:00

Here is a very good sewn bind off tutorial.

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!

JUST SAY KNIT washcloth pattern

2006-08-17T18:03:00.004-04:00

There's a great sewn bind off tutorial right here.

JUST SAY KNIT cloth pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS

YARN GIRL washcloth pattern

2006-08-16T20:21:00.003-04:00

The YARN GIRL washcloth pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

There's a great sewn bind off tutorial right here.

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!

Flower Power washcloth patterns

2006-08-05T18:05:00.003-04:00

Flower Power washcloth patterns are found "here" in pdf format.

Here are some photos (click to enlarge) that may help with the pattern:
This is a photo of the petals before I added another cirular needle and joined to knit in the round.

Here the sts have been divided onto 2 circs before joining in the round.

Knitting in the yarn from the petals on 1st round of circular knitting.

3 Flower Power Design Photos:

Flower Power

Swirly

Raglan

**Aug. 30, 2007 Designer's Note**
Those of you who know me and have read my patterns know that I do give credit where credit is due and would like to do so here! Last year I saw FOs online of beautiful floral cloths and didn't know where they came from! I then discovered that they were in a book (I'm sorry I don't remember the name of it) and my husband looked for the book (he was looking because it was during one of my times of mandatory bedrest due to my disability..he is the best husband ever!) and couldn't find it. So, I sat down with needles and yarn and began to play around with different ways to come up with a flower! Had my personal blog not crashed last year you would have seen photos of some of the prototypes, LOL! I've just recently (on Ravelry) found out that the person that designed that cloth that I saw FOs of online is Cindy Taylor and I would like to let all of you know that my inspiration for these cloths came from her design...which, by the way, I've never seen her pattern and would not look at if I had the opportunity because I don't want to know how her cloth is done nor would I want someone to think that I came up with these designs based on anything other than photos that I had seen. I am very honest and researched copyright, etc to make sure that it was okay that I post my designs of a similar object and everything that I read stated that I was okay in posting these designs. When I discovered Cindy's name I emailed her, but have not heard back yet so I decided to post this. Thank You, Becka**

**Sept. 13, 2007**
I'm so happy to say that I heard from the too sweet Cindy on Sept 6 and she told me that I certainly didn't need to credit her in any way, that these were my stitches. How very sweet and kind of her to say!
But, it's as I told her, she did inspire me and I want everyone to know that she did so! Thanks, Cindy!

Happy Knitting and God Bless my Knitty Friends!
Becka

Leaves of Whimsy socks pattern

2006-05-27T17:49:00.002-04:00

Copyright 2006 designed byRebecca Mercier

Leaves of Whimsy sock pattern is found "here" in pdf format.
HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!

BORN TO IPOD washcloth pattern

2006-03-15T18:27:00.003-04:00

There's a great sewn bind off tutorial right here.

BORN TO IPOD washcloth pattern is found "here" in pdf format.

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS

BORN TO KNIT washcloth pattern

2006-02-18T17:24:00.003-04:00

BORN TO KNIT washcloth

patterns

There's a great sewn bind off tutorial right here.

BORN TO KNIT washcloth patterns are found "here" in pdf format.

Happy Knitting

and

God Bless

I Cord Cast On

2006-01-20T12:25:00.000-04:00

I've looked around online and wasn't able to find a visual ICord cast on tutorial, so I thought I would give it a go and create one myself, so here I go....

You can click on each photo for enlargement.

Begin by casting on 3 sts, use your choice of cast on.

Slip these 3 sts from your right hand needle onto your left hand needle, this will position the working yarn behind the last st. on the LH needle readying it for icord.

Knit into the front and back of the 1st st. creating 2 sts, knit the next 2 sts. (video demo of kfb (knit into the front and back of st) increase here.)

You now have 4 sts on the RH needle.

Slip the 1st 3 sts on the RH needle knitwise onto the LH needle. You will now kfb of the 1st st and k2 as in the previous row.

You now have 5 sts on the RH needle.

Slip the 1st 3 sts from the RH needle onto the LH needle as you did in previous rows. Kfb, k2 as in previous rows. Continue in this fashion until you have the desired # of cast on sts. plus 2.

Continue these steps until you have the desired # of cast on sts. PLUS 2, slip the 1st 3 sts from the RH needle onto the LH needle.

k2tog, k1.

Slip 2 sts from the RH needle onto the LH needle, k2tog.

ICord cast on is complete!Knit On!

Tutorial can be found in pdf form here.

All rights reserved for personal use only.

Loopy Socks

2005-07-11T17:34:00.002-04:00

The free pattern for my Loopy Socks is found at KnitPicks.

Copyright 2005 designed by Rebecca Mercier
You can find a very helpful videos for making loops right here and here on Knitting Help. LOL, as a matter of fact, I wish I'd known they existed when I was coming up with this pattern

**PATTERN NOTES AND EDIT**

When I wrote this pattern I had been knitting for less than 6 months, knitting socks for approximately 2 months therefore I would like to add a helpful tip or 2 to the pattern:

1st of all, this change is taking place on the last “knit” round prior to turning sock inside out. The pattern reads in this place, “Knit 1 rnd.” Then the instructions for turning sock inside out. Okay, the change is as follows: do not knit this round, PURL it. This will make a smoother fold. Purl to the last stitch, W&T (bring working yarn to front, slip the last st to the right needle without working it, bring yarn to the back and slip the stitch back to the left needle). The W&T will correct the orientation of the stitching. *On the next round when you get to the wrapped stitch you are to purl the wrap and stitch together to prevent a hole. Simply slip your needle under the wrap, slip the wrap up & onto the left needle & purl it together with the purl st. as if you are doing a p2tog as seen in this video on Knitting Help....Thanks, Amy for all of your helpful videos that you have made and share with us!

Check it out, my original Loopies! They didn't take long to knit at all, I finished them June 7, 2005, I LOVE to wear these socks! They are so comfy and people always ask me about them...actually, more than any of my other handknit socks.
And here we have the KnitPicks Loopies before they left my house and headed to KP: I have a few ideas about updating the Loopies, so stay tuned!

HAPPY KNITTING and GOD BLESS!