Scarves to Throws Month 6 - Knitting Pattern Guide

Designed by © Rachel

Scarves to Throws – Month 6 by Rachel Young is a lace scarf originally created for the Jimmy Beans Wool Scarves to Throws project.

First published in 2008, the design uses a repeating diamond-style lace pattern and worsted-weight yarn to create a lightweight scarf that opens beautifully after blocking.

This pattern was originally shared free online, but the exact original pattern is no longer available from its original source. This updated Amazing Knitting page therefore preserves the verified project information without reproducing or linking to an unauthorized copy of the instructions.

Pattern Availability Update

Scarves to Throws – Month 6 was originally distributed as a free knitting pattern through Jimmy Beans Wool. Ravelry now marks the original pattern as no longer available. Amazing Knitting does not provide archived or unofficial copies of the designer's instructions.

Scarves to Throws Month 6 at a Glance

Pattern: Scarves to Throws – Month 6

Designer: Rachel Young

Publisher: Jimmy Beans Wool

First Published: April 2008

Craft: Knitting

Category: Scarf

Finished Size: Approx. 5.5 × 65 in

Original Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted Multi

Yarn Weight: Worsted / Aran

Needles: US 10 / 6 mm

Style: Lace scarf

Original Sample Color: Cedar

Current Availability: Original pattern no longer available

About Scarves to Throws

Scarves to Throws was an unusual knitting project from Jimmy Beans Wool.

Instead of treating each scarf as an unrelated project, the series was conceived around multiple scarves that could ultimately become part of a much larger knitted piece.

Different months introduced different stitch patterns, giving knitters an opportunity to explore a variety of textures while working with coordinating yarns.

About Month 6

Month 6 was designed by Rachel Young and published in April 2008.

It is a lace scarf worked in worsted-weight yarn. The repeating openwork creates a geometric, diamond-like appearance while keeping the project relatively quick to knit.

The designer described it as an easy and fast lace pattern, making it appealing to knitters who want the appearance of lace without committing to a very fine lace-weight project.

Finished Size

The published finished dimensions are approximately:

5.5 inches wide × 65 inches long

The designer noted that the lace stretches considerably during blocking, so the scarf can look significantly shorter while it is still being knitted.

The original sample required only about 15 pattern repeats to block to approximately 65 inches in length.

Original Yarn

The original design used:

Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted Multi

This is a 100% merino wool yarn with approximately 225 yards / 206 meters per 113 g skein.

The scarf pictured in the original pattern was knitted in the Cedar colorway.

Needles

The published needle size is:

US 10 / 6 mm

A relatively generous needle size for worsted-weight yarn helps produce the open fabric needed for the lace to expand during blocking.

As always, the published needle size should be treated as a starting point. Different knitters and substitute yarns can produce different fabrics on the same needle size.

A Lace Pattern Designed to Open Up

One of the most important things to understand about this scarf is that its appearance changes during finishing.

Lace can look compressed and much shorter while it is still on the needles. After appropriate blocking, the openings become more defined and the fabric can gain considerable length.

This is why judging the final scarf solely from its unblocked length can be misleading.

Why Worsted-Weight Lace?

Lace knitting does not require lace-weight yarn.

Using worsted-weight yarn makes the individual stitches easier to see and creates a more substantial scarf while still allowing yarn overs and decreases to form decorative openings.

For knitters beginning to explore lace, a project using larger needles and thicker yarn can also be easier to read than very fine lace.

Choosing a Substitute Yarn

If you want to create a similar scarf today, look for a smooth worsted-weight yarn with enough stitch definition to show the lace.

Wool and wool blends can work particularly well because appropriate blocking helps the lace settle into shape.

Variegated yarn can also suit this style nicely, reflecting the multicolor character of the original Lorna's Laces yarn.

Skills Used in This Style of Scarf

A lace scarf of this type typically calls on skills such as:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knitting and purling
• Working yarn overs
• Working decreases
• Following a repeating lace pattern
• Keeping an accurate stitch count
• Recognizing pattern repeats
• Blocking knitted lace

Keep Track of Pattern Repeats

Repeating lace patterns become easier once their visual rhythm begins to make sense.

Until that happens, use a row counter or checklist so you always know which row you have just completed.

It is also useful to count your stitches periodically. A missed yarn over or decrease can affect the alignment of the following repeats.

Blocking Is Part of the Project

Blocking is especially important for this design because the original designer specifically noted how much the scarf stretches after blocking.

Before deciding that your scarf is too short, finish a representative swatch and block it using a method appropriate for your chosen fiber.

That will give you a much better idea of how the final fabric behaves.

The Larger Scarves to Throws Idea

Month 6 was not the only design in the original series.

Jimmy Beans Wool published a collection of different monthly scarf designs using a variety of techniques, including lace, cables, drop stitches, entrelac and other textured patterns.

The broader project allowed the individual scarves to work as separate accessories or as components of a larger throw.

Joining Knitted Panels

Jimmy Beans Wool also published guidance about joining the completed Scarves to Throws pieces.

Their later tutorial discusses using a modified mattress-stitch method to sew the long knitted sections together.

This is useful inspiration even if you are creating your own modern version of the concept using different verified scarf or panel patterns.

Is Scarves to Throws Month 6 Still Free?

The pattern was originally free, but the original pattern is no longer available.

Ravelry maintains the historical pattern record for Scarves to Throws – Month 6 by Rachel Young, but currently states that the pattern is no longer available.

For that reason, Amazing Knitting does not provide an unofficial PDF, archived copy or transcription of the original instructions.

This page instead preserves the verified information about the project and helps knitters understand the yarn, construction concept and lace style.

View the Historical Pattern Record

Ravelry still maintains the pattern record, project photographs and basic specifications for the original design.

View Scarves to Throws Month 6 on Ravelry →

Looking for a Free Alternative?

Since the original Month 6 instructions are no longer available, the safest option is to choose a currently available free lace scarf rather than downloading an unofficial copy of the discontinued pattern.

Amazing Knitting already has an excellent verified free option: Lamina by Karen S. Lauger.

Lamina is a free lace scarf with a large leaf motif. Its updated Ravelry version includes both written instructions and charts, while the original pattern is also available free from Knitty.

See the Free Lamina Scarf Pattern →

More Free Scarf Knitting Patterns

You can also explore more currently available scarf projects from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Explore Free Scarf Knitting Patterns →

You can also browse lace scarf patterns, worsted-weight scarves, and free lace knitting patterns.

Before You Start

If your goal is to reproduce the exact original Month 6 scarf, be aware that the designer's pattern is currently unavailable. Avoid websites offering copied PDFs or transcribed instructions without permission.

For a new project, choose a currently available pattern, make a swatch with your chosen worsted-weight yarn and remember that lace dimensions can change considerably after blocking.

Pattern credit: Scarves to Throws – Month 6 was designed by Rachel Young and originally published through Jimmy Beans Wool in April 2008. The original pattern is currently listed as no longer available. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted knitting instructions or provide unauthorized pattern copies.

Lamina Scarf - Free Knitting Pattern

Photo above © Foxberryjam

Lamina by Karen S. Lauger is an elegant knitted lace scarf built around a bold leaf motif with distinctive wavy garter-stitch tips.

Originally published in Knitty's First Fall 2010 issue, Lamina is designed especially well for variegated yarn and is worked in two matching halves from the center outward. The pattern remains completely free, with both the original Knitty version and an updated Ravelry download available today.

✓ Free Pattern Availability

Lamina remains available as a free knitting pattern. The updated Ravelry download includes both written instructions and charts, while the original pattern remains available free from Knitty.

Lamina Scarf at a Glance

Pattern: Lamina

Designer: Karen S. Lauger

Published In: Knitty, First Fall 2010

First Published: July 2010

Craft: Knitting

Category: Scarf

Size: One size

Finished Width: Approx. 7 in / 18 cm

Finished Length: Approx. 63 in / 160 cm

Suggested Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend

Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply

Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm

Gauge: 18 stitches × 24 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette

Construction: Worked flat in two halves

Techniques: Lace, provisional cast-on, charts and increases/decreases

Availability: Free pattern

About the Lamina Scarf

Lamina is a decorative lace scarf designed by Karen S. Lauger.

The name is especially appropriate: lamina means the blade of a leaf, and a large leaf shape forms the central visual feature of the scarf.

Rather than creating a small repeating leaf pattern across the entire fabric, the design uses a much bolder motif, accompanied by wavy garter-stitch tips.

Finished Size

After blocking, the original scarf measures approximately:

7 inches wide × 63 inches long
18 cm × 160 cm

These are the designer's finished measurements for the original version. As with most lace knitting, the dimensions can change noticeably during blocking.

Original Yarn

Karen S. Lauger designed Lamina using Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend.

This is a DK-weight blend of approximately 70% merino wool and 30% silk, with about 150 yards / 137 meters per 50 g skein.

The original Knitty version calls for two skeins.

The combination of wool and silk gives the yarn enough definition to show the lace while also providing softness and drape.

A Great Pattern for Variegated Yarn

One of the designer's goals with Lamina was to create a scarf that could show off the beauty of variegated yarn.

The large-scale leaf design provides enough visual structure to remain interesting without relying on a solid-color yarn.

If you have a special hand-dyed DK yarn in your stash, this is the kind of project where its color changes can become an important part of the finished design.

Needles and Gauge

The original Knitty pattern specifies:

US 7 / 4.5 mm straight needles

The published gauge is:

18 stitches × 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch

Remember that the recommended needle size is only a starting point. Use the needle size necessary for you to obtain an appropriate fabric and gauge.

Worked in Two Halves

One of the most interesting features of Lamina is its construction.

Instead of casting on at one end and knitting continuously to the opposite end, the scarf is worked in two halves from the center.

The first half begins with a provisional cast-on. After that half is completed, the provisional cast-on is removed and the live stitches are placed back on the needle.

The second half is then worked in the opposite direction.

Why Use Two-Half Construction?

This construction is particularly useful for a directional motif such as a leaf.

If the scarf were simply knitted from one end to the other, the motif would appear upright at one end and upside down at the other.

Working outward from the center allows the decorative elements to maintain a balanced orientation when the scarf is worn.

The Provisional Cast-On

A provisional cast-on creates temporary cast-on stitches that can later be removed to expose live stitches.

Lamina uses this technique at the center of the scarf so the second half can be knitted directly from the first half's starting edge.

If provisional cast-ons are new to you, practice the technique on a small swatch before starting the scarf.

The Leaf Lace Motif

The central leaf is formed through carefully arranged yarn overs, decreases and increases.

These operations create both the open lace areas and the shaping that gives the motif its distinctive leaf-blade appearance.

The stitch count changes during parts of the design, so careful row tracking is useful.

Wavy Garter-Stitch Tips

The ends of Lamina contrast with the central lace through their sculptural, wavy appearance.

Garter stitch gives these areas additional texture while helping the scarf's ends stand apart visually from the main leaf section.

Blocking is important for revealing the final shape of these decorative ends.

Charts or Written Instructions?

Knitters have two useful options.

The original Knitty publication provides the pattern with charts, while Karen S. Lauger later made an updated free PDF available through Ravelry that includes written instructions as well as the charts.

This makes the newer version especially useful for knitters who prefer written lace instructions.

Skills That Help

Helpful skills for knitting Lamina include:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knit and purl stitches
• Yarn overs
• Working lace increases and decreases
• Reading a knitting chart
• Following written lace instructions
• Using stitch markers
• Working a provisional cast-on
• Returning live stitches to a needle
• Blocking lace

Use Stitch Markers

The original design uses stitch markers to help separate the edging stitches from the main lace section.

This can make it easier to see whether an accidental increase or decrease has occurred before the error travels into the next section.

Keep Track of Your Rows

Lace projects become much easier when you always know which pattern row you have just completed.

Use a row counter, paper checklist or another method that works reliably for you.

Checking your progress regularly is especially helpful in Lamina because the shape evolves as you move through the charts.

Consider a Lifeline

If you are still becoming comfortable with lace, consider adding a lifeline after a correctly completed section.

A smooth contrasting thread passed through the live stitches gives you a safe point to return to if you later need to unravel several rows.

Blocking Lamina

Blocking is an important finishing step for this design.

Lace often appears compressed while it is still on the needles. Appropriate wet blocking allows the leaf motif and decorative points to open into their intended shapes.

Follow the care requirements of your chosen yarn and use the designer's finished dimensions as a useful reference rather than aggressively stretching the fabric.

Choosing a Substitute Yarn

If you do not use the original Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend, look for a DK-weight yarn with enough stitch definition to show the lace clearly.

A smooth wool, wool blend or another yarn with suitable drape can work well, but always make a swatch before committing a special skein to the project.

Variegated and hand-dyed yarns are particularly worth considering because the original design was intentionally created to showcase them.

Is Lamina Still Free?

Yes. Lamina by Karen S. Lauger remains available as a free knitting pattern.

Ravelry currently provides a free downloadable version containing both written instructions and charts. The original 2010 version also remains available free through Knitty.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete copyrighted instructions or charts. This page provides an independent project guide and directs knitters to the legitimate original sources.

Get the Free Lamina Pattern

If you prefer written instructions plus charts, use the free Ravelry version:

Get the Free Lamina Pattern on Ravelry →

You can also use the original free Knitty publication:

View the Original Free Pattern on Knitty →

More Free Scarf Knitting Patterns

If you enjoy Lamina, explore more lace scarves and free scarf patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Explore Free Scarf Knitting Patterns →

You can also browse lace scarf patterns, leaf knitting patterns, and free lace knitting patterns.

Before You Start

Decide whether you prefer the chart-based original Knitty version or the updated Ravelry version with both written and charted instructions.

If this is your first provisional cast-on project, practice that technique first. Make a swatch with your chosen yarn, and remember that blocking plays an important role in the final appearance of the leaf lace and wavy ends.

Pattern credit: Lamina was designed by Karen S. Lauger and originally published in Knitty, First Fall 2010. The existing project photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to Foxberryjam. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted charts or complete knitting instructions.

Beautiful Baby Jacket - Knitting Pattern Guide

Photo above © bubbs

This Beautiful Baby Jacket is a sweet newborn cardigan discovered through an older knitting project shared online. The original knitter praised the fit and noted that the version shown was suitable for Iben as a newborn.

This Amazing Knitting page was originally published in 2019 as a free-pattern discovery. During our latest review, however, we could not reliably identify the original pattern or verify a legitimate current free download for the exact jacket shown.

Pattern Availability Update

This page was originally described as a free knitting pattern. We can still verify the historical project information shown here, but we have not been able to verify the exact original pattern source or a legitimate current free download. For that reason, Amazing Knitting no longer labels the exact photographed jacket as a currently available free pattern.

Beautiful Baby Jacket at a Glance

Project: Beautiful Baby Jacket

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Jacket / Cardigan

Shown Size: Newborn, according to the original knitter's project note

Original Designer: Not reliably identified

Project Photo: © bubbs

Current Availability: Exact original pattern not verified

About This Baby Jacket

The appeal of this little jacket is its simple, traditional baby-cardigan style. It is the kind of practical knitted layer that can work well over a bodysuit, sleepsuit or other lightweight baby clothing.

What made the original project particularly interesting was the knitter's comment about the fit. She described it as the best-fitting baby jacket she had knitted and said that the version shown fitted Iben as a newborn.

That is useful historical context for the photographed project, but it should not be treated as a complete sizing specification for another pattern.

Why We Are Not Guessing the Original Pattern

Many baby jackets share similar shapes, construction methods and finishing details.

A photograph alone is therefore not enough to identify a knitting pattern accurately.

Several different baby-cardigan patterns found online resemble this general style, but similarity does not prove that they are the pattern used for the photographed jacket.

Rather than incorrectly crediting another designer, Amazing Knitting leaves the original designer unidentified until a reliable source can be established.

Choosing a Newborn Jacket Pattern

If you are looking for a similar baby jacket to knit, start by checking the pattern's actual finished measurements rather than relying entirely on an age label such as “newborn.”

Babies vary considerably in size, and designers do not always use identical measurements for newborn, 0–1 month or 0–3 month sizing.

Compare the pattern measurements with a well-fitting baby garment when possible and remember to allow appropriate room for layering.

Yarn for a Baby Jacket

We have not verified the yarn used for the exact jacket pictured here, so we do not provide an invented yarn specification.

For whichever verified pattern you choose, use the yarn weight and gauge specified by that designer.

For baby garments, useful yarn characteristics often include:

• Softness against sensitive skin
• Practical washing and care
• Good stitch definition
• Comfortable weight
• Durability for repeated wear and washing

Gauge Matters for Baby Clothes

A small difference in gauge can have a surprisingly large effect on a tiny garment.

If your stitches are larger than the designer's gauge, the jacket can finish considerably wider and longer. If they are smaller, the finished garment may be too tight.

Always make a gauge swatch using the requirements of the verified pattern you decide to follow.

Check the Finished Measurements

Before casting on, look for measurements such as chest circumference, body length and sleeve length.

Finished measurements are usually much more useful than an age label when deciding whether a knitted baby jacket will fit as intended.

They are also useful if you are knitting the garment as a gift and want to choose a slightly larger size for future wear.

Useful Baby Cardigan Skills

The exact techniques required depend on the pattern you select, but common skills for knitted baby jackets include:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knit and purl stitches
• Garter or stockinette stitch
• Increasing and decreasing
• Basic garment shaping
• Working buttonholes
• Picking up stitches
• Working sleeves
• Seaming, when required
• Weaving in yarn ends neatly

Top-Down or Seamed?

Baby jackets are available in many different constructions.

A top-down cardigan may allow you to work much of the garment in one piece and can reduce finishing. Traditional patterns may instead use separate fronts, back and sleeves that are sewn together.

Neither method is automatically better. Choose a verified pattern whose construction matches the knitting techniques you enjoy.

Button Safety

If your chosen baby cardigan uses buttons, attach them very securely and inspect them regularly.

Small detachable components can present a hazard to babies and young children, so finishing deserves the same care as the knitting itself.

Is the Original Beautiful Baby Jacket Pattern Still Free?

We cannot currently confirm that.

The original Amazing Knitting article from 2019 presented this jacket as a free-pattern discovery, but it did not preserve enough reliable source information for us to identify the exact pattern and designer with confidence today.

We therefore do not provide an unverified download or point readers to a visually similar pattern while claiming that it is the original.

If the original source can be reliably identified in the future, this guide can be updated with the correct designer credit and availability.

Looking for a Free Alternative?

Fortunately, you do not need an unverified copy of this old pattern to knit a beautiful baby cardigan.

Amazing Knitting already has several baby jackets and cardigans whose original patterns have been identified and verified.

Harvest Cardigan

Harvest by Tin Can Knits is an excellent free alternative if you want a practical baby cardigan. It is a seamless design with sizes beginning at baby sizes and continuing all the way into adult sizes.

See the Free Harvest Cardigan →

Baby Kimono

For another small baby garment, explore our guide to the Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, also known as the Garter Stitch Baby Kimono.

See the Free Baby Kimono →

More Free Baby Knitting Patterns

You can continue exploring the Amazing Knitting archive for verified baby cardigans, sweaters, booties and blankets.

Explore Free Baby Cardigan Patterns →

You can also browse free baby sweaters, free baby booties, and free baby blankets.

Before You Start

Because the exact original instructions for the photographed jacket have not been verified, do not use measurements or material requirements from an unrelated pattern simply because its photograph looks similar.

Choose a verified baby-jacket pattern first, select the appropriate size, and then follow that designer's yarn, needle and gauge specifications.

Source note: This Amazing Knitting page was originally published in 2019 as a free-pattern discovery. The existing project photograph is credited to bubbs. During our latest review, the exact original pattern and designer could not be reliably identified. Amazing Knitting does not claim ownership of the photographed design and does not reproduce unverified or unauthorized pattern instructions.

Teint de Neige Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern

Photos above © supergra 

Teint de Neige / DROPS Baby 14-22 is an elegant knitted baby blanket that combines several lace textures in a soft, traditional design.

Designed by DROPS Design and originally published in the DROPS Baby collections, the blanket measures approximately 23½ × 33½ inches (60 × 85 cm). Best of all, the complete original pattern is still available free directly from DROPS Design.

✓ Free Pattern Availability

Teint de Neige / DROPS Baby 14-22 remains available as a free official DROPS knitting pattern. The current DROPS page includes the complete instructions, lace diagrams and an official pattern correction.

Teint de Neige Blanket at a Glance

Pattern: Teint de Neige / DROPS Baby 14-22

Designer: DROPS Design

First Published: January 2006

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Blanket

Finished Size: Approx. 23½ × 33½ in / 60 × 85 cm

Suggested Yarn: DROPS Alpaca

Yarn Weight: Sport / 5 ply

Yarn Required: 250 g / 5 skeins

Needle: 3 mm circular needle, approx. 80 cm / 32 in

Gauge: 24 stitches × 32 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in the specified lace sections

Construction: Worked flat on a circular needle

Features: Multiple lace patterns and garter-stitch side borders

Availability: Free official pattern

About the Teint de Neige Baby Blanket

Teint de Neige is a classic lace baby blanket from DROPS Design. Rather than using one stitch repeat from beginning to end, the design combines different lace sections to create changing texture across the length of the blanket.

The off-white color used for the original version gives the project a traditional heirloom appearance and allows the lace structure to remain the main visual feature.

The finished dimensions also make it a practical baby-sized blanket rather than a full-size throw.

Finished Blanket Size

The official finished measurement is approximately:

23½ × 33½ inches / 60 × 85 cm

Remember that lace can change noticeably after washing and blocking. Matching the pattern gauge and treating your swatch in the same way as the finished blanket will give you a better idea of the final fabric.

DROPS Alpaca

The original blanket was designed using DROPS Alpaca.

The official pattern calls for:

250 g / 5 skeins in off-white

DROPS Alpaca is a Sport / 5-ply weight yarn. The relatively fine yarn helps create the delicate appearance of the lace without making the finished baby blanket excessively heavy.

Needles and Gauge

DROPS specifies an approximately 80 cm / 32-inch circular needle in 3 mm.

Although a circular needle is used, the blanket itself is worked back and forth. The circular needle simply provides enough room to comfortably hold the large number of stitches.

For the specified lace sections, the published gauge is:

24 stitches × 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm

DROPS also provides a separate width gauge for one of the charted sections, so consult the current official pattern before beginning.

A Blanket Made from Several Lace Sections

One reason Teint de Neige looks more elaborate than many beginner blankets is that the texture changes as the knitting progresses.

DROPS uses several charted stitch patterns rather than simply repeating one motif across the entire blanket.

This creates distinct decorative areas while maintaining a unified monochrome appearance.

Garter-Stitch Side Borders

The decorative lace is framed by simple garter-stitch edges.

These borders provide visual contrast and give the sides of the blanket a cleaner finish.

When working the lace sections, take care to keep the border stitches separate from any increases or decreases that belong only to the main pattern area.

Reading the DROPS Charts

The original pattern uses several DROPS diagrams for the lace sections. The diagrams show the pattern rows as viewed from the right side.

Before beginning a new section, identify the correct diagram and check where its repeat begins and ends.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce these copyrighted charts. The complete current diagrams are available free on the official DROPS pattern page.

The Two Ends Are Not Identical

There is an interesting detail worth knowing before you begin: DROPS specifically notes that the pattern is not the same at both ends of the blanket.

In other words, do not assume that the second half simply mirrors the first.

Following the sequence of charts in the original instructions is important for reproducing the intended design.

Why a Circular Needle Is Useful

Newer knitters sometimes assume that using a circular needle means the project must be knitted in the round.

That is not the case here.

A circular needle is simply an efficient way to hold the width of a blanket. At the end of each row, the work is turned just as it would be when using straight needles.

Skills That Help

Helpful skills for Teint de Neige include:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knitting and purling
• Working garter stitch
• Yarn overs
• Working increases and decreases
• Reading lace charts
• Following repeating stitch patterns
• Keeping accurate stitch counts
• Working flat on circular needles
• Blocking knitted lace

Keep Track of Your Stitch Count

Lace knitting depends on increases and decreases balancing correctly. A missed yarn over or an extra decrease can shift the following pattern repeats.

Check your stitch count after important transition rows rather than waiting until the end of a large section.

Stitch markers may also help separate repeats where appropriate.

Consider Adding a Lifeline

If you are less confident with lace, a lifeline can make a large blanket considerably less stressful.

After completing a section correctly, thread a smooth contrasting strand through the live stitches without removing them from the needle.

If you later need to unravel several rows, the lifeline provides a safe point at which to stop.

Choosing a Substitute Yarn

You are not limited to the original off-white DROPS Alpaca, but yarn substitution should be based on more than color.

Look for a yarn that can achieve the required gauge and allows the lace motifs to remain clearly visible.

For a baby blanket, also consider softness, washing requirements, durability and how the chosen fiber behaves after blocking.

Make a Lace Swatch

For this project, a swatch worked only in stockinette will not tell you everything you need to know.

Testing one of the lace sections allows you to check gauge while also seeing whether your yarn provides enough stitch definition for the decorative pattern.

Wash and dry the swatch according to the yarn's care instructions before making your final decision.

Blocking the Finished Blanket

Lace often looks compressed immediately after it comes off the needles. Appropriate blocking allows the decorative openings and lines to settle into their intended shape.

Use a method suitable for your chosen fiber and avoid stretching the blanket far beyond its intended dimensions.

Important Pattern Correction

The official DROPS page states that Teint de Neige has received a pattern correction.

For this reason, knitters should use the current online DROPS version rather than relying solely on an old printed copy, saved transcription or instructions copied to another website many years ago.

This is another reason Amazing Knitting links directly to the current designer/publisher source instead of reproducing the knitting instructions here.

Is Teint de Neige Still Free?

Yes. Teint de Neige / DROPS Baby 14-22 remains available as a completely free knitting pattern directly from DROPS Design.

The official page contains the current instructions, diagrams, measurements and pattern correction.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce DROPS Design's copyrighted charts or complete row-by-row instructions. This page provides an independent project guide and directs knitters to the legitimate original source.

Get the Free Teint de Neige Pattern

Use the official DROPS Design page for the complete current knitting pattern and diagrams.

Get the Free Teint de Neige Pattern →

More Free Baby Blanket Patterns

If you enjoy Teint de Neige, explore more free lace and baby blanket projects from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Explore Free Baby Blanket Patterns →

You can also browse lace baby blankets, free lace blankets, and DROPS baby blankets.

Before You Start

Open the current DROPS pattern before casting on and review the sequence of lace diagrams. Because the blanket uses several pattern sections, understanding the transitions in advance will make the project easier to follow.

Make a lace swatch, check your gauge and use the current corrected online version of the pattern rather than an old copied set of instructions.

Pattern credit: Teint de Neige / DROPS Baby 14-22 was designed and published by DROPS Design. The existing project photographs on this Amazing Knitting page are credited to supergra. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce DROPS Design's copyrighted charts or complete row-by-row knitting instructions.

Butterfly Heart Top - Free Pattern

Photo above © piaherno

Butterfly Heart Top / DROPS 170-4 is a beautiful sleeveless women's top featuring an eye-catching lace design around the V-neckline.

Designed by DROPS Design and worked from the top down, this summer knitting project is available in six sizes from S through XXXL. Best of all, the complete original pattern is still available free directly from DROPS Design.

✓ Free Pattern Availability

Butterfly Heart Top / DROPS 170-4 remains available as a free official DROPS knitting pattern. The complete current instructions, diagrams and measurements are available directly from DROPS Design.

Butterfly Heart Top at a Glance

Pattern: Butterfly Heart Top / DROPS 170-4

DROPS Pattern No.: vs-011

Designer: DROPS Design

Collection: DROPS 170

First Published: February 2016

Craft: Knitting

Category: Women's Sleeveless Top

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

Suggested Yarn: DROPS Belle

Yarn Weight: DK / Yarn Group B

Main Needles: US 6 / 4 mm

Edge Needle: US 4 / 3.5 mm

Gauge: 21 stitches × 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette

Construction: Top-down

Features: Lace, V-neck, sleeveless construction

Current Availability: Free official pattern

About the Butterfly Heart Top

Butterfly Heart Top is a feminine summer knitting design from DROPS Design.

Its most distinctive feature is the decorative lace around the deep V-neckline. The lace creates the visual focus of the garment while the sleeveless shape keeps the overall silhouette light and suitable for warmer weather.

The design can be worn as a summer top on its own or layered over another garment when the weather is cooler.

Sizes S to XXXL

DROPS provides the pattern in six sizes:

• S
• M
• L
• XL
• XXL
• XXXL

Because the pattern includes a schematic with finished measurements, compare those measurements with a garment that fits you comfortably before deciding which size to knit.

DROPS Belle Yarn

The original Butterfly Heart Top was designed in DROPS Belle.

DROPS Belle is a DK-weight summer yarn made from a blend of cotton, viscose and linen. This combination gives the finished fabric a lightweight character that suits a sleeveless lace top particularly well.

The official yarn requirements are:

• S: 250 g
• M: 300 g
• L: 300 g
• XL: 350 g
• XXL: 400 g
• XXXL: 400 g

The original sample is shown in DROPS Belle color Old Pink No. 11.

Needles and Gauge

For the main fabric, DROPS specifies:

US 6 / 4 mm double-pointed and circular needles

The pattern uses 40 cm / 16-inch and 80 cm / 32-inch circular needles as required during construction.

A smaller:

US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle

is specified for the garter-stitch edges.

The published gauge is:

21 stitches × 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch

Use whichever needle size allows you to obtain the designer's gauge.

Worked from the Top Down

Butterfly Heart Top is a top-down knitting project.

This means construction begins around the upper part of the garment rather than at the lower hem.

The neckline and lace structure are established early in the project, with the garment developing downward from there.

Follow the official DROPS instructions carefully because different stages of the project are worked both back and forth and in the round.

The Butterfly Heart Lace

The lace pattern is what gives this top its distinctive identity.

Decorative openings radiate around the V-neck and create a strong geometric motif that can resemble a combination of butterfly wings and a heart shape.

Because the lace is positioned so prominently, accurate stitch counts are especially important.

Charts A.1 to A.13

DROPS provides a series of diagrams for the patterned sections, identified as A.1 through A.13.

Different sizes may use different diagram combinations, so identify the instructions for your selected size before beginning each patterned section.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce these copyrighted diagrams. They are available directly on the official DROPS pattern page.

Short Rows

The pattern also uses short rows during construction.

Short-row knitting allows selected sections to gain additional rows without working all the way across the complete piece.

If you are unfamiliar with this technique, review how the pattern asks you to turn the work before beginning that section.

Garter-Stitch Edges

Garter stitch provides a simple textural contrast to the decorative lace.

The smaller US 4 / 3.5 mm needle is used for these edge sections, helping them maintain a neat appearance around the garment.

Skills That Help

Butterfly Heart Top is most comfortable for knitters who already have some experience beyond basic knit and purl stitches.

Helpful skills include:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knitting and purling
• Working stockinette stitch
• Working garter stitch
• Yarn overs
• Increasing and decreasing
• Reading lace charts
• Working short rows
• Working back and forth
• Knitting in the round
• Keeping accurate stitch counts
• Blocking lace

Reading the Lace Charts

Before starting the lace section, spend a few minutes studying the symbols and identifying the correct diagram for your size.

Lace mistakes are often easier to prevent than to repair several rows later.

Stitch markers can be helpful where appropriate, and checking your stitch count after important increase or decrease rows can prevent a small mistake from spreading through the motif.

Consider Using a Lifeline

If you are less experienced with lace knitting, a lifeline can provide useful insurance.

Thread a smooth contrasting strand through the live stitches after a correctly completed section. If a later mistake requires unraveling, the lifeline gives you a safe row to return to.

Choosing a Substitute Yarn

If DROPS Belle is not available, choose a substitute based on gauge, fiber behavior and the type of fabric you want to create.

A summer top benefits from a yarn that produces comfortable drape without hiding the lace definition.

Cotton, linen and viscose blends can behave differently from wool, particularly in elasticity and how they change after washing, so a generous gauge swatch is worthwhile.

Make and Wash Your Gauge Swatch

Gauge matters in any fitted garment, but it is particularly important when working with plant-fiber blends.

Make a swatch large enough to measure accurately and treat it the way you intend to wash the finished top.

Measure again after the swatch has dried. This can reveal whether your chosen yarn grows or changes significantly after washing.

Blocking the Lace

Lace often appears more compressed while it is still on the needles. Appropriate blocking can help the openings and decorative lines settle into their intended shape.

Follow the care instructions for your yarn and avoid overstretching the garment beyond its intended measurements.

Is Butterfly Heart Top Still Free?

Yes. Butterfly Heart Top / DROPS 170-4 remains available as a completely free knitting pattern from DROPS Design.

The official page provides the complete instructions, size-specific information, diagrams, schematic and current pattern tools.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce DROPS Design's complete row-by-row instructions or charts. This page provides an independent project guide and directs knitters to the legitimate original source.

Get the Free Butterfly Heart Top Pattern

Use the official DROPS Design page for the complete current pattern.

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More Free Women's Knitting Patterns

If you enjoy Butterfly Heart Top, explore more free summer tops and lace knitting projects from the Amazing Knitting archive.

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You can also browse free lace tops, sleeveless tops, and DROPS knitting patterns.

Before You Start

Open the current DROPS pattern and select your size before purchasing yarn. Check the schematic and finished measurements rather than choosing solely by the S–XXXL labels.

Make and wash a gauge swatch, then familiarize yourself with the size-specific lace diagrams and short-row instructions before casting on the full garment.

Pattern credit: Butterfly Heart Top / DROPS 170-4 was designed and published by DROPS Design. The existing photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to piaherno. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce DROPS Design's copyrighted charts or complete row-by-row knitting instructions.

Sea Shell Baby Blanket - Knitting Pattern Guide

Photo from the web

This Sea Shell Baby Blanket is a beautiful example of how simple lace shaping can create flowing, shell-like waves across a knitted blanket.

The original Amazing Knitting post described this project as a free pattern discovered through Pinterest. However, we have not been able to verify the original designer or a legitimate current download for this exact blanket. Rather than attribute the design incorrectly, this updated page preserves the project as a knitting inspiration and pattern guide.

Pattern Availability Update

This page was originally published in 2019 as a free-pattern discovery. We can no longer verify a legitimate free source for the exact blanket shown here or confidently identify its original designer. Amazing Knitting therefore does not provide an unverified download or reproduce instructions from an unknown source.

Sea Shell Baby Blanket at a Glance

Project: Sea Shell Baby Blanket

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Blanket

Style: Lace / Wave / Shell Texture

Inspiration: Feather-and-fan style lace

Construction: Flat knitted blanket

Original Designer: Not reliably identified

Current Availability: Exact original free pattern not verified

About the Sea Shell Baby Blanket

The attraction of this blanket comes from its repeating waves of textured lace.

In the photograph, the knitted fabric creates a series of curved, shell-like sections that give the blanket considerably more movement than plain stockinette or garter stitch.

It is a particularly effective style for baby blankets because the repeating pattern can create an elaborate appearance without requiring complicated colorwork.

A Feather-and-Fan Style of Lace

The original Amazing Knitting post described the stitch pattern as belonging to the broad feather-and-fan family of lace patterns.

Feather-and-fan style knitting uses carefully arranged increases and decreases to make the fabric naturally rise and fall into decorative waves.

Different designers use this basic idea in many different ways, changing the number of stitches, spacing, texture and arrangement to create everything from gentle waves to pronounced scallops and shell-like motifs.

Why the Pattern Looks More Difficult Than It Is

Lace blankets can appear intimidating because a finished piece contains hundreds of openings, curves and textured sections.

In reality, many designs of this type are based on a relatively short stitch repeat worked again and again across the blanket.

Once the knitter understands where the increases and decreases occur, the visual complexity comes primarily from repetition rather than from learning a completely new technique on every row.

How Knitted Waves Are Created

The characteristic movement in feather-and-fan inspired knitting comes from balancing increases and decreases.

Yarn overs add stitches and create decorative openings. Decreases remove stitches and pull sections of the fabric together.

When these operations are arranged systematically across a row, the fabric develops the flowing curves associated with wave and shell patterns.

Choosing Yarn for a Lace Baby Blanket

Yarn choice has a major effect on how clearly a lace pattern appears.

A smooth yarn generally allows the increases, decreases and openings to remain visible. Very fuzzy yarn can soften those details and make an intricate stitch pattern harder to see.

For a baby blanket, also consider:

• Softness against sensitive skin
• Washability
• Durability
• Good stitch definition
• Comfortable finished weight
• Appropriate fiber care requirements

Solid Colors Show the Texture Beautifully

A single color can be especially effective for this type of blanket.

Without frequent color changes competing for attention, light and shadow emphasize the raised and open sections of the knitted fabric.

Pale neutrals can create a traditional baby-blanket appearance, while stronger colors can make the same lace structure look much more modern.

Keep Your Stitch Count Under Control

One of the most useful habits when knitting lace is checking the stitch count regularly.

A missed yarn over or decrease may not become visually obvious until several rows later. By then, correcting the error can require undoing a substantial amount of knitting.

Count stitches after important pattern rows and consider placing markers between repeats when the pattern allows it.

Use Lifelines for Lace Knitting

A lifeline is a strand of contrasting yarn or thread passed through a completed row of live stitches.

If a mistake occurs later, the knitting can be carefully unraveled back to that protected row without losing the entire project.

For a large lace blanket, inserting a lifeline periodically can save a considerable amount of time.

Blocking Makes a Big Difference

Lace often looks uneven or compressed while it is still on the needles.

Appropriate blocking after knitting allows the fabric to settle and can make the openings and wave shapes much more visible.

Always follow the care instructions for your chosen fiber and avoid stretching a baby blanket beyond the dimensions intended by the pattern.

Skills That Help

A shell or feather-and-fan style blanket commonly uses skills such as:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knit and purl stitches
• Yarn overs
• Basic decreases
• Repeating lace sections
• Counting stitches accurately
• Reading written lace instructions or charts
• Correcting simple lace mistakes
• Blocking finished lace

Is This Exact Sea Shell Blanket Pattern Still Free?

The original 2019 Amazing Knitting post described this project as a free pattern found through Pinterest.

During our current review, however, we could not reliably identify the original designer or confirm a legitimate current free download for the exact blanket shown in the photograph.

Several unrelated knitting and crochet patterns use very similar names, so linking one of those designs here as though it were the original would be misleading.

Amazing Knitting therefore does not reproduce the old instructions or link to unofficial pattern copies.

Looking for a Free Alternative?

If you love the shell and wave effect but need a pattern that is genuinely available free today, you can still create a similar ocean-inspired look with a verified free knitted square.

Seashell Square by Daisy and Storm is a free knitting pattern that creates a seashell motif using knit and purl stitches. Individual squares can be joined with other blocks to create an afghan or blanket.

Get the Free Seashell Square Pattern →

More Free Baby Blanket Patterns

Amazing Knitting also has many baby blanket projects in the archive that you can explore for a currently available free pattern.

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You can also browse lace baby blankets, feather-and-fan knitting, and free knitting blanket patterns.

Before You Start

If your main goal is to recreate the appearance of the blanket shown here, avoid assuming that another pattern with “Sea Shell” in its title is the same design.

Instead, choose a verified lace or feather-and-fan blanket pattern, check its required yarn and gauge, and make a swatch before committing to the full project.

Source note: This page was originally published by Amazing Knitting in 2019 as a Pinterest pattern discovery. The original designer and a legitimate current download for the exact photographed blanket could not be reliably verified during our latest review. Amazing Knitting does not claim ownership of the original photographed design or reproduce unverified pattern instructions.

Child's Foxy Tunic - Free Pattern

Photo above © katring

Child's Foxy Tunic by Heather Lodinsky is a playful knitted tunic for children featuring a clever fox face worked into the upper front of the garment.

Designed for Red Heart in sizes 2 through 8 years, the tunic combines simple garter and stockinette textures with colorwork and adorable finishing details. Best of all, the original pattern is still available as a free download from Yarnspirations.

✓ Free Pattern Availability

Good news: Child's Foxy Tunic is still officially available as a 100% free knitting pattern from Yarnspirations. No unofficial or archived copy is needed.

Child's Foxy Tunic at a Glance

Pattern: Child's Foxy Tunic

Designer: Heather Lodinsky

Publisher: Red Heart / Yarnspirations

First Published: May 2014

Craft: Knitting

Category: Child's Tunic / Dress

Sizes: 2, 4, 6 and 8 years

Skill Level: Intermediate

Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby

Yarn Weight: DK

Main Needle: US 6 / 4 mm

Stockinette Gauge: 22 stitches × 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm

Main Techniques: Garter stitch, stockinette, shaping and colorwork

Special Feature: Fox face with knitted ears, nose and button eyes

Current Availability: Free official download

About the Child's Foxy Tunic

Child's Foxy Tunic turns a practical knitted garment into a playful animal-themed design.

The lower part of the tunic has a relatively simple shape, allowing the large fox face at the upper front to become the visual focus of the project.

The result can be worn as a tunic over a shirt and leggings in cooler weather, making it both decorative and practical.

Sizes 2 to 8 Years

The pattern includes four children's sizes:

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

Before choosing a size, check the finished measurements in the current Yarnspirations pattern rather than relying only on the child's age.

This is especially useful for a tunic because the amount of ease you prefer may depend on whether it will be worn alone or layered over another garment.

Original Yarn

Heather Lodinsky designed the tunic using Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby, a DK-weight yarn.

The original yarn is listed as an acrylic and nylon blend. If it is no longer convenient to obtain in your region, another suitable DK yarn may be considered as long as you can match the required gauge and produce a comfortable fabric.

For a child's garment, washability and durability can be just as important as softness and color.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern specifies:

US 6 / 4 mm knitting needles

The published stockinette gauge is:

22 stitches × 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm

The pattern also uses garter stitch, where the published row gauge differs from stockinette.

Always use the needle size necessary for you to obtain the designer's gauge rather than assuming the recommended needle will produce identical results for every knitter.

The Fox Face

The fox is created as part of the upper front of the tunic using contrasting colors.

The changing color sections gradually form the recognizable shape of the fox's face as the front is knitted.

Because the motif occupies a substantial part of the garment rather than being a tiny repeated decoration, it gives the finished tunic a strong graphic appearance.

Knitted Ears and Nose

The fox doesn't rely only on flat colorwork.

Separate knitted pieces are used to add dimensional details such as the ears and nose. These are attached during finishing using the original photograph and pattern as placement guides.

This small amount of three-dimensional finishing helps transform the colorwork shape into a much more recognizable fox character.

Button Eyes

The original design uses two buttons for the fox's eyes.

Yarnspirations currently lists the buttons, together with a sewing needle and matching thread, among the additional supplies needed for the project.

Attach buttons very securely on children's clothing and consider the age and intended use of the garment when choosing embellishments.

Garter and Stockinette Stitch

Two familiar knitting textures play important roles in the design.

Garter stitch creates textured sections and finishing details, while stockinette stitch provides the smoother fabric used across much of the garment.

This relatively simple stitch foundation allows the shaping and fox colorwork to provide most of the project's challenge.

Shaping the Tunic

The garment does not simply continue upward as a straight rectangle. Gradual shaping creates the tunic silhouette before the knitting reaches the fox face and upper body.

Later shaping forms the armholes and upper sections of the garment.

Use Heather Lodinsky's original pattern for the exact stitch counts, decreases, color changes and shaping sequence for your selected size.

Worked Flat and Seamed

The tunic is constructed from flat knitted pieces that are finished and assembled afterward.

Flat construction is particularly convenient for this type of picture colorwork because the knitter works back and forth across the fox motif.

Careful finishing at the side seams and shoulder areas helps the final garment sit neatly.

Working the Color Changes

When working separate areas of color, avoid simply carrying unused yarn across very large sections of the back of the fabric.

Keep the different yarn sections organized and make sure adjoining colors connect neatly when you change from one to another.

If this style of colorwork is unfamiliar, practicing with two colors on a small swatch can make the fox section much easier to manage.

Skill Level

Yarnspirations currently classifies Child's Foxy Tunic as an Intermediate knitting pattern.

Helpful skills include:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knitting and purling
• Garter stitch
• Stockinette stitch
• Increasing and decreasing
• Garment shaping
• Changing colors
• Managing multiple sections of yarn
• Working flat pieces
• Basic seaming
• Attaching knitted embellishments
• Sewing buttons securely

Choosing Colors

Fox designs naturally work beautifully with warm orange, rust, cream and dark brown or black.

However, there is no reason your fox needs to be realistic. A pink, turquoise, purple or other imaginative color combination could make the tunic even more playful.

Whatever palette you choose, maintaining enough contrast between the face sections will help the animal motif remain easy to recognize.

Choosing a Substitute Yarn

If you substitute for the original Red Heart yarn, begin by looking for a DK-weight yarn that can achieve the required gauge.

A relatively smooth yarn is useful because it keeps the boundaries between the different colors visible and makes the fox motif easier to read.

Since this is children's clothing, also consider easy washing, softness and durability when selecting your yarn.

Make a Gauge Swatch First

Gauge affects more than the overall width of the tunic.

It also influences the proportions of the fox design and where the shaping falls on the child's body.

Make a stockinette swatch before beginning and adjust needle size if necessary to match the published gauge.

Is Child's Foxy Tunic Still Free?

Yes. Child's Foxy Tunic by Heather Lodinsky is currently available as a free knitting pattern from Yarnspirations.

Yarnspirations provides the official pattern as a free download without requiring a sign-up.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete copyrighted row-by-row instructions. Instead, this page provides an independent project guide and directs knitters to the legitimate original source.

Get the Free Foxy Tunic Pattern

The best current source is the official Yarnspirations page, where the complete pattern can be downloaded free.

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More Free Children's Knitting Patterns

If you enjoy playful animal-themed garments, continue exploring the Amazing Knitting archive for more free children's sweaters, tunics and dresses.

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You can also browse animal knitting patterns, free children's sweaters, and free knitted dresses and tunics.

Before You Start

Download the current Yarnspirations pattern first and choose your size from the finished measurements. Make a gauge swatch before purchasing or preparing all of the yarn.

Organize your contrast colors before reaching the fox section, and read through the finishing instructions so you understand how the ears, nose and eyes complete the character.

Pattern credit: Child's Foxy Tunic was designed by Heather Lodinsky and published by Red Heart, now available through Yarnspirations. The existing photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to katring. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete copyrighted row-by-row knitting instructions.