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COTTAGE CREATIONS
by Carol Anderson

I love these patterns! They are booklets, actually, generally around 24 pages long. They include detailed instructions from Carol and diagrams, illustrations, and charming drawings by Carol's daughter, Kari Anderon. They also include a variety of personal stories, thoughts, and anecdotes, sometimes a household hint (efficiency tricks = more knitting time!) or a recipe. Carol's patterns emphasize seamless knitting and little finishing work! Right on. $5.95 each

Click on images for more detail	W01 Sven (& Solveig) Scandinavian Knitted Friends Sven and Solveig, 14" tall, knit from sportweight yarn and dp needles. Their "body Knit" sweaters are easy two-color designs. They're seamless with minimal finishing. Click to see back view of Sven.
	W02 Bridget and Paddy Irish Knitted Friends Taller friends, knit from worsted on dp needles and totally seamless. They sport Aran Isle sweaters, cabled socks, classic beret and knickers fro paddy and plaid skirt and bloomers for Bridget.
	W03 Wonderful Wallaby The most popular of the Cottage Creations patterns! The hooded (or collared) and front pouch seamless sweater is knit from worsted weight yarn and circular needles. Size 2 to super-size adult. Accommodates the growing child very well--my 6-year-old daughter is still wearing hers (her favorite sweater) that was knit for her when she was 2!!
	W05 Wisconsin Winter Socks & Other Goodies These super warm boot or just-hanging-out socks are knit using worsted weight yarn combined with a fingering weight on dp needles. The pattern is written step-by-step. The other goodies include a super warm hat and scarf.
	W06 Fritz and Liesl, Alpine Knitted Friends This adorable, seamless couple wear Lederhosen, Tyrolean hats, hiking boots (Fritz) and, for Liesl, a dirndl heart motif skirt, lace apron, and puffed sleeve sweater.
	W07 Big Sven Sweater A wonderful first-time venture into two-color knitting! Sweater features patterning in the yoke and is roughly based on Sven Scandinavian's sweater. Pattern is written in 10 sizes, from a child's 2 to an extra large adult. Knitted in worsted weight yarn with minimal finishing.
	W09 Babies and Bears Sweater New mothers love this sweater. It's seamless, unisize, has dolman sleeves and a garter stitch hood. Sized for newborn to 36 months toddlers and similar size bears, knit on dp needles with minimal finishing.
	W10 Scandinavian Cardigan Raglan shaping, classic yoke-patterned sweater in sizes from a child's 2 to extra-large adult. The pattern includes two different approaches: knitting and purling, or knitting in the round followed by cutting the opening after machine-sewing the opening.
	W11 Janez and Petrushka, Slavic Knitted Friends Use fingering, sport, or worsted weight yarn and dp needles to knit this delightful seamless couple. He sports a peasant shirt, buttoned, vest, knickers, and striped socks while she wears a floral dirndl skirt, blouse, weskit, petticoat and babushka. Click for back view.
	W13 The Grabbit This pattern has multiple uses. It can be a knitting bag, a wonderful multi-use baby gift (lies flat like a blanket or becomes a bag, great for changing diapers), or simply a family stash bag. Begin knitting on 12 center stitches and increase until work becomes a 36" square. Finish with I-cord. Several variations (below). The octagonal stockinette stitch grabbit. The square diminuative cable grabbit.
	W14 Projects for the Community Charity knitting projects include a stocking cap, tube socks, mittens for the family, scarves, and premie caps. All seamless, of course!
	W15 Iowa Crew/Cruise Socks This very basic sock pattern knit fro ma single strand of worsted weight yarn and dp needles has earned the reputation of being a greatio nintroduction to sock knitting. The directions are step-by-step. Comes in sizes for the whole family.
	W16 Rambling Rows Afghan Knitters love this mitered pattern, reporting that as soon as they complete their first one, they are planning the color scheme for the next one! Could it be that it is seamless, yet magically the 55 component geometrics are simply knit together? Can be knit with stash or five planned colors, circular or straight needles. By Pat Penney.
	W17 Norski Cardigan for Toddlers This pattern will serve as a knitter's intro to the classic Norwegian approach of knitting the body and sleeves, then machine stitching, cutting, and finishing. The instructions are step-by-step. Pattern uses sportweight yarn, circular and dp needles and includes a matching cap with ear flaps.
	W18 More Projects for the Community and Family This collection includes face masks, neck warmers, headbands, sports scarves, a lap robe, and a hooded baby sweater for the newest baby in your life!
	W19 Tunic Sweater for the Family This very easy-to-knit tunic ranges from size 2 to very large adult. It's unisex, seamless, knit in worsted weight on a circular needle. Easy to wear as it is to knit! Flattering to all figure types.
	W20 The Log Cabin Afghan Revisited This afghan is knit in large blocks then knit together, using a three-needle bind-off. All garter stitch and can be color-planned or use your stash!
	W21 Rambling Rows Jacket for the Family Fun to knit, fun to wear! In sizes from infant to extra-large adult. This pattern is great for hand-painted or space-dyed yarn.
	W22 Still More Projects for the Community Featuring baby booties, infant mittens, a chemo hat, and takeoffs of the basic dishcloth pattern.
	W23 Mighty Mitts and Flap Cap This set is perfect for winter sports and winter sport spectators! Knit using a double strand of worsted weight yarn in two colors to achieve the "Nordic look." A second version in red, white, and blue is called the Mighty Patriotic Mitts and Cap. Sizes from small child to large adult.
	W24 Babies and Bears Sweater for Grown-ups In response to demand for a grown-up version of the infant sweater! Sizes from petite to XXL, knit in worsted weight yarn (4 stitches per inch). You can use your yarn stash on this one!