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Pocket Ted by Frankie Brown is a tiny knitted teddy with a particularly charming idea: at only about 8 cm (3 inches) tall, Ted has his own little knitted bed inside a small mint tin.
It is a wonderful scrap-yarn project and, even better, the original pattern is still officially available as a free download.
We checked Frankie Brown's original Pocket Ted pattern and confirmed that it is currently available as a free Ravelry download.
Designer: Frankie Brown
Published: May 2013
Project: Miniature knitted teddy and bedding
Finished Teddy: About 8 cm / 3 inches tall
Yarn Weight: Fingering / thin 4-ply
Needles: 2 mm and 2.75 mm
Construction: Worked flat
Pattern Language: English
Availability: Free Ravelry download
Pocket Ted is more than a miniature teddy bear. The project includes knitted bedding sized to fit inside a small mint tin, turning the tin into a portable little bedroom.
Because the bear and bedding require only small amounts of thin yarn, this is also a clever project for using leftover fingering or sock yarn.
In addition to small amounts of thin 4-ply yarn, the original project uses 2 mm and 2.75 mm knitting needles and a small mint tin or similar container.
The original design also uses fluffy pipe cleaners inside Ted's arms and legs so that the little bear can be posed sitting or standing.
Because the original project uses pipe cleaners and small components, consider the intended recipient carefully. For a very young child, review the materials and finishing choices and avoid components that could create sharp points or small detachable parts.
One of Pocket Ted's best features is how little yarn it requires. Different leftover colors can be used for the teddy, blanket, pillow and knitted cover, making every finished tin unique.
The tiny scale also makes it an appealing handmade gift or stocking stuffer for knitters who enjoy miniature projects.
The complete pattern was designed by Frankie Brown and is available from her original Ravelry pattern page.
Get the Free Pocket Ted Pattern →
Frankie Brown also published Pocket Ted on Cut Out + Keep, where the project page includes the downloadable pattern and a materials list.
View Pocket Ted on Cut Out + Keep →
Pattern credit: Pocket Ted was designed by Frankie Brown. Amazing Knitting provides an independent project guide and directs knitters to the designer's free pattern rather than reproducing the complete copyrighted instructions.
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Knitted pumpkins are one of those small projects that are perfect for autumn: quick to make, easy to customize and ideal for using leftover yarn.
Make them in traditional orange, rustic autumn shades, cream or multicolored yarn, then group several sizes together for a handmade pumpkin-patch display.
This older Amazing Knitting page has been refreshed as a seasonal project guide. Instead of relying on an old pattern link whose exact original source could not be confirmed, we have included currently available free pumpkin knitting patterns from identifiable designers below.
Pumpkins are excellent stash-busting projects because they can be made with relatively small quantities of yarn. Changing the yarn weight, color and finished size can also produce an entire collection without every pumpkin looking identical.
They work particularly well as fall table decorations, Halloween displays and Thanksgiving decor.
Helen Kennedy's beginner-friendly pattern is especially flexible. The pumpkins can be knitted flat or in the round, and different yarn weights can be used to create pumpkins from about 1 to 4½ inches.
The pattern is currently available as a free Ravelry download.
Get the Free Pumpkin Pattern →
This is another approachable option if you want a simple stuffed pumpkin. The design uses basic knit and purl stitches and does not require increases or decreases to create the main knitted piece.
The finished pumpkin is approximately 5½ inches in diameter, and the complete pattern is available free on the designer's website.
View the Free B.Hooked Pattern →
Handy Little Me offers another useful option when you want to create a group rather than a single pumpkin. The free instructions include small, medium and large versions, making it easy to build a varied autumn display.
View the Free Pumpkin Patterns →
There is no need to limit yourself to pumpkin orange. Rust, mustard, brown, cream, burgundy and muted green can create a beautiful autumn palette, while variegated yarn can make every pumpkin unique.
Yarn weight also changes the character of the project. Lighter yarn creates small decorative pumpkins, while bulky yarn produces a larger, softer and more substantial piece.
Knit several pumpkins in different sizes and related autumn colors rather than making them all identical. Mixing solids, tweeds and gently variegated yarns creates the look of a handmade pumpkin patch.
Many simple pumpkin patterns begin with a knitted tube or rectangle. After the piece is joined and stuffed, the openings are gathered and additional shaping creates the characteristic pumpkin segments.
The exact construction varies by designer, so follow the instructions supplied with the pattern you choose rather than trying to reproduce an older project from a photograph alone.
Editorial note: Amazing Knitting independently reviews older archive content and links readers to identifiable, authorized pattern sources. Pattern instructions and photographs remain the property of their respective designers and copyright holders.
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This beautiful Double Waves Lace Scarf combines flowing chevron shapes with open lacework and gradual color changes. The repeating peaks and valleys create a striking wave effect that works especially well with a long color-changing yarn.
This project appeared in the older Amazing Knitting archive as a free pattern find. During our latest review, however, we could not confirm a current authorized source for the exact lace scarf shown in the original photograph.
The original Amazing Knitting post linked this project under “Easy Lace Scarf” and credited the photograph to cactuscathy2. We could not verify a currently available authorized copy of that exact original pattern.
Rather than redirecting readers to a different pattern with the same or a similar name, we are preserving this page as a reference to the original lace design.
Project: Lace scarf
Design: Repeating wave / chevron lace
Construction: Worked flat
Best Feature: Strong interaction between lace texture and color changes
Current Status: Exact authorized pattern source unverified
The scarf uses repeating lace motifs to form pronounced waves across the fabric. Open eyelet sections emphasize the peaks while denser knitted areas give the pattern enough structure to keep the waves clearly defined.
The multicolored yarn makes the effect even stronger. Instead of creating separate stripes manually, gradual changes in the yarn move across the lace and highlight different parts of each repeat.
Wave and chevron patterns are particularly effective with yarns that contain long color transitions. Because the rows travel across peaks and valleys, each new shade interacts differently with the lace motif.
A solid yarn would give the scarf a quieter appearance and make the stitch definition more prominent, while a self-striping or gradient yarn emphasizes movement and color.
Use stitch markers between repeats when working a long lace row. They make it much easier to notice a missed yarn over or decrease before you reach the end of the row.
Lace often looks compressed while it is still on the needles. Blocking the finished scarf helps open the eyelets, define the wave-shaped edges and reveal the full structure of the pattern.
The older Amazing Knitting page described this project as a free Ravelry find and referred readers to an “Easy Lace Scarf” post. The photograph was credited to cactuscathy2.
We have not been able to confirm a current authorized source for the exact pattern represented by that photograph. For that reason, we do not reproduce or reconstruct its row-by-row lace instructions here.
You can still explore these free patterns from our reviewed Amazing Knitting archive:
A lightweight textured scarf by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer with a currently available free pattern.
View the Free Morning Surf Scarf →
Karen S. Lauger's Lamina is an elegant free scarf pattern published through Knitty.
For another decorative lace project, explore Sivia Harding's Little Leaf Lace Scarf.
View the Free Little Leaf Lace Scarf →
Editorial note: Amazing Knitting reviews older archive posts against currently available sources. When the exact authorized pattern can no longer be confirmed, we preserve useful information about the project without linking to unofficial copies or recreating copyrighted instructions.
See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy for more information.
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Photo above © by cila
Lättstickad Tröja by Cila is a wonderfully simple sleeveless sweater vest with a relaxed fit, deep cowl neck and longer back hem. Worked in chunky yarn and garter stitch, it is an appealing garment project for knitters who prefer uncomplicated construction.
Good news: this older Amazing Knitting find can still be identified through its original Ravelry record, where the pattern is currently listed as available for free.
Lättstickad Tröja was designed by Cila and published in 2013. The pattern is currently listed on Ravelry as free. The original instructions are in Swedish, so English-speaking knitters may need translation assistance.
Designer: Cila
Published: November 2013
Project: Sleeveless sweater / cowl-neck vest
Yarn Weight: Bulky
Needles: US 15 (10 mm)
Gauge: 10 stitches = 4 inches
Yardage: Approximately 350–700 yards (320–640 m)
Sizes: S, M, L
Pattern Language: Swedish
Current Availability: Free
One of the most attractive things about this vest is its simplicity. The pronounced horizontal ridges of garter stitch become part of the design, so there is no need for complicated cables, lace or colorwork.
Bulky yarn and large needles also allow the fabric to grow relatively quickly, making this an interesting first step into knitted garments for someone already comfortable with basic knitting.
The generous cowl is the focal point of the garment. It adds warmth around the neck while preserving the loose, casual character of the vest.
Another distinctive detail visible in the original design is the longer back hem. Combined with the open armholes, this makes the vest especially suitable for layering over a shirt or lightweight sweater.
The original design has also been documented as a vest constructed from three simple knitted pieces. This straightforward approach is one reason the project attracted attention as an accessible garment knit.
Because fit still matters even in a relaxed vest, check the designer's measurements and gauge before choosing your size.
If you cannot find the original yarn, start with another bulky yarn that can achieve the pattern gauge. Also consider drape: a very stiff yarn may make the large cowl and relaxed body behave differently from the original garment.
The pattern record below identifies Cila's original design and links knitters to the pattern source. Please note that the original pattern language is Swedish.
View the Free Pattern on Ravelry →
If you like simple, relaxed garments, you may also enjoy this verified free cardigan from our reviewed archive:
Harvest Cardigan - Free Knitting Pattern →
Pattern credit: Lättstickad Tröja was designed by Cila. Amazing Knitting provides an independent project guide and directs knitters to the pattern record rather than reproducing the designer's complete copyrighted instructions.
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Hamlin Peak by Pam Allen is a lightweight, open-front cardigan with a beautifully relaxed drape. Its clean stockinette fabric, raglan shaping and long waterfall fronts create an elegant garment that works especially well in linen.
The original Hamlin Peak pattern is still officially available from Quince & Co., although it is currently sold as a paid PDF pattern.
Hamlin Peak is currently available from its original publisher, Quince & Co., as a paid knitting pattern. If you found an older reference describing this pattern as free, please use the official source below for its current availability.
Looking specifically for a free cardigan? We have included a verified free alternative further down this page.
Designer: Pam Allen
Publisher: Quince & Co.
Collection: Kestrel 2014
Project: Open-front cardigan
Original Yarn: Quince & Co. Kestrel
Needles: US 8 (5 mm)
Gauge: 16½ stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette after blocking
Construction: Top-down raglan
Current Availability: Paid pattern
Hamlin Peak is a good example of how simple knitting can produce a sophisticated garment. Most of the cardigan is worked in stockinette, allowing the shape and drape of the fabric to become the main design features.
The cardigan is worked from the top down with raglan yoke shaping. Small eyelet increases are worked along the neck edges, gradually creating the distinctive draped fronts.
The original yarn is Quince & Co. Kestrel, a linen tape yarn. Linen is particularly appropriate for this design because the finished fabric can fall softly rather than creating a stiff, structured cardigan.
If substituting yarn, matching the pattern gauge and considering the drape of the finished fabric are both important. A yarn that behaves very differently from linen may change the appearance of the waterfall fronts.
The current pattern provides a particularly broad size range, with finished bust measurements from approximately 30 to 57¼ inches (76 to 145.5 cm).
The original sample is shown with a small amount of positive ease. Check the finished measurements before selecting your size rather than choosing only by your usual clothing size.
Although Hamlin Peak has an elegant finished appearance, the construction relies on familiar sweater techniques: increasing, decreasing, working in the round, picking up stitches and raglan shaping.
The official pattern includes both charts and line-by-line instructions.
The complete pattern belongs to Pam Allen and is published by Quince & Co. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the copyrighted row-by-row instructions.
View Hamlin Peak at Quince & Co. →
If you like the relaxed open-front style but specifically want a free project, Harvest is an excellent alternative from our reviewed archive. It is a seamless cardigan worked from the top down and the original pattern is currently available free.
View the Free Harvest Cardigan →
Amazing Knitting reviews older archive pages against current designer and publisher sources. When a pattern is currently paid, we update its status rather than continuing to describe it as free.
Pattern credit: Hamlin Peak was designed by Pam Allen and published by Quince & Co. Amazing Knitting provides an independent project guide and directs knitters to the authorized publisher.
See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy for more information.
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Photos above © Studio Knit
Waffle Neck Warmer Scarf by Kristen McDonnell of Studio Knit is a cozy textured scarf worked with simple knit and purl stitches. The waffle-like surface gives the fabric plenty of dimension, while buttons allow the scarf to wrap securely around the neck.
Good news for knitters who discovered this project through our older archive: the original pattern is still available free from Studio Knit.
We reviewed this archive page and confirmed that Kristen McDonnell's original Waffle Neck Warmer Scarf pattern is still published free on the official Studio Knit website.
Designer: Kristen McDonnell / Studio Knit
Project: Neck warmer scarf
Skill Level: Experienced beginner
Yarn Weight: #4 Worsted Weight
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Gauge: 16 stitches × 26 rows = 4 inches in Waffle Stitch
Construction: Worked flat on straight needles
Sample Size: Approximately 8 × 38 inches
Availability: Free
Although the finished fabric looks highly textured, the design is built from basic knit and purl stitches. That makes it a useful next project for knitters who have already learned the fundamentals and want to practice following a repeating stitch pattern.
The scarf is knitted flat rather than in the round, so there is no need to manage circular construction.
The main attraction is the raised grid-like texture created by alternating knit and purl sections. Studio Knit's version uses a short repeating sequence that produces the characteristic waffle appearance.
Garter-stitch edging helps frame the textured center and gives the scarf a neat finished appearance.
The original pattern gives knitters a choice between a wider and narrower scarf. The wider version is approximately 8 inches across, while a narrower version can be made at approximately 6 inches.
Length is also easy to customize: simply continue the waffle section until the scarf reaches the length you prefer.
The two buttons shown in the original project turn the scarf into a practical neck warmer by holding the overlapping ends in place.
Studio Knit also suggests other ways to secure the scarf, including a brooch or pin, so buttons are not essential if you prefer a simpler finish.
Textured knit-and-purl patterns look best when the stitches are worked at an even tension. If your fabric feels noticeably tighter or looser than expected, make a small gauge swatch before knitting the full scarf.
The complete pattern and tutorial are published by Kristen McDonnell at Studio Knit. Use the official source below for the current instructions and tutorial.
Get the Free Pattern at Studio Knit →
If you enjoy the texture of this scarf, explore these Amazing Knitting stitch guides and projects next:
Trinity / Raspberry Stitch Guide →
Pattern credit: Waffle Neck Warmer Scarf was designed by Kristen McDonnell of Studio Knit. Amazing Knitting provides an independent project guide and directs knitters to the designer's authorized free pattern. Complete copyrighted instructions are not reproduced here.
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Knitted boot cuffs are a quick way to add warmth and handmade texture to tall boots without knitting a full pair of leg warmers. They are also excellent small projects for practicing ribbing, cables, textured stitches and knitting in the round.
This older Amazing Knitting roundup has been reviewed and refreshed. Instead of sending you through a collection of outdated links, the patterns below were selected because we could verify a currently available free source.
The patterns below were checked for current free availability when this page was updated. Pattern availability can change, so always check the designer's page before beginning your project.
Designed by Lisa W. James, these boot toppers combine simple textured knitting with a decorative buttoned cuff. The pattern uses worsted-to-Aran weight yarn and combines flat knitting with knitting in the round.
The finished cuff is approximately 7½ inches tall and is designed to fit around a 13-inch calf.
Get the Free Livvy's Button Cuff Pattern →
Cobblestone Boot Cuffs by Taiga Hilliard use a simple seed-stitch texture with a decorative button at the side. The design is seamless and worked in the round.
One especially useful feature is the size range, with instructions covering approximately 10–18 inch leg circumferences.
Get the Free Cobblestone Boot Cuffs Pattern →
If cables are what attracted you to the original boot-cuff collection, the Cozy Cable Boot Topper from Biscotte Yarns is a particularly good option.
It combines chunky cables with optional decorative buttons and is designed to fit a leg circumference of up to approximately 13 inches.
Get the Free Cozy Cable Boot Topper Pattern →
Creativity Strikes offers another free cabled boot-cuff pattern. The original sample was made for a child using 3.25 mm double-pointed needles, while the designer explains how larger needles can be used to create an adult-sized version.
Decorative buttons can also be added to personalize the finished cuffs.
Visit Creativity Strikes for the Free Cabled Boot Cuffs →
The best design depends on what you want to practice. Ribbed cuffs are usually a good choice for newer knitters, while seed stitch adds texture without requiring cables. Cable designs are ideal when you want a small project for practicing cable techniques.
Also check the finished circumference carefully. Boot cuffs need enough stretch to fit comfortably around your calf while still sitting neatly above the top of the boot.
Before casting on, measure your leg at the exact height where the cuff will sit. Compare that measurement with the finished circumference and gauge given by the designer rather than choosing a size by appearance alone.
Looking for another small project? Explore these reviewed Amazing Knitting pages:
Better Dorm Boots - Free Knitting Pattern →
Saartje's Bootees - Free Baby Booties Pattern →
Editorial note: Amazing Knitting independently reviews older pattern collections and checks current sources before recommending them. Complete copyrighted pattern instructions remain with their respective designers and publishers.
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Photo above © kikkou
Summer Stream Scarf by Asami Kawa is a delicate lace scarf designed for lightweight summer knitting. Its combination of openwork, flowing vertical motifs and pointed lace edges creates an elegant fabric without the visual weight of a winter scarf.
The original pattern was published through Knitting Winterwren in 2009. It was historically available as a free digital pattern, but the authorized download is no longer available online.
Summer Stream Scarf was originally published as a free pattern by designer Asami Kawa. The original publication is now out of print, and the official pattern listing currently marks the digital pattern as discontinued and no longer available online.
We have preserved this page as a reference to the original design rather than directing readers to unauthorized copies of the discontinued pattern.
Designer: Asami Kawa
Published: July 2009
Original Publication: Knitting Winterwren
Project: Lace scarf
Original Yarn: Habu Textiles XS-43B 1/10 Non Twist Cotton Boucle
Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm)
Gauge: 28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch
Finished Size: Approximately 8 × 68 inches
Construction: Worked flat in two pieces and grafted together
Current Status: Discontinued
Summer Stream Scarf was designed as a lightweight cotton scarf for warmer weather. Instead of using one continuous piece of knitting, the scarf is made from two identical sections that are joined together.
This construction allows the decorative lace motifs and pointed ends to face correctly at both ends of the finished scarf.
The original design used Habu Textiles cotton boucle held double. The pattern lists approximately 506–528 yards (463–483 m), with the strands held together while knitting.
The photographs show why a lightweight yarn works particularly well for this design: the open sections remain airy while the solid lace motifs retain enough definition to stand out after blocking.
Blocking is especially important for lace projects. The fabric may look compressed while it is still on the needles; careful blocking helps open the eyelets and reveal the shape of the lace motifs and decorative edges.
Summer Stream Scarf was genuinely distributed as a free pattern in the past. However, free availability is not necessarily permanent.
The original Knitting Winterwren publication is now out of print, and the current pattern record states that the digital pattern is no longer available online.
You may still encounter copies of the old PDF on file-sharing sites. Amazing Knitting does not link to those copies because we cannot verify that they are being distributed with the designer's authorization.
The Ravelry record remains useful for identifying the original design, designer, materials and project history, even though the pattern itself can no longer be downloaded there.
View Summer Stream Scarf on Ravelry →
If the delicate lace style attracted you to Summer Stream Scarf, these reviewed Amazing Knitting projects have currently available free patterns.
Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer's Morning Surf Scarf combines an airy, lightweight fabric with an attractive repeating texture.
View the Free Morning Surf Scarf →
Lamina by Karen S. Lauger is another elegant scarf with an authorized free pattern published through Knitty.
If the leaf-like lace motifs are what you love most about Summer Stream, explore Sivia Harding's Little Leaf Lace Scarf.
View the Free Little Leaf Lace Scarf →
Pattern credit: Summer Stream Scarf was designed by Asami Kawa and originally published through Knitting Winterwren. Amazing Knitting preserves this page as an independent reference to the original project and does not reproduce the discontinued copyrighted pattern.
See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy for more information.
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These cable knit leggings for girls combine the comfort of knitted pants with a decorative cable panel running down the outside of each leg.
The design is especially attractive because most of the garment remains relatively simple, allowing the long cable motif to become the main visual feature.
This design appeared in the older Amazing Knitting archive. During our latest review, we could not verify a current authorized source for the exact original knitting pattern shown in these photographs.
We are therefore preserving the page as a design and project guide rather than linking to an unofficial copy or attempting to reconstruct the original instructions from the photographs.
Project: Children's knitted leggings / pants
Main Feature: Long cable panels along the legs
Waist: Deep ribbed waistband
Ankles: Ribbed cuffs
Style: Fitted, warm children's knitwear
Current Status: Exact authorized pattern source unverified
The strongest design feature is the cable running vertically along each leg. It adds texture and visual interest without covering the entire garment in complicated stitchwork.
The photographs also show how effectively the same design works in different colors. A neutral shade emphasizes the cable shadows, while the pink version gives the leggings a softer children's-wear look.
A good pattern for knitted leggings needs more than an attractive stitch motif. Fit is particularly important because the garment must allow comfortable movement through the hips, knees and legs.
When choosing a similar authorized pattern, check the finished measurements, gauge and waistband construction carefully. The original photographs suggest a generous ribbed waist and matching ribbed ankle cuffs, both useful features in children's knitted pants.
Cable panels can pull knitted fabric inward compared with plain stockinette. For a fitted garment such as leggings, always use the gauge and finished measurements supplied by the pattern rather than estimating the size from the photographs.
A photograph can help identify design features, but it cannot reliably provide the original stitch counts, shaping, grading or cable chart. Reconstructing those instructions would also risk reproducing a designer's work without authorization.
If we locate the original designer or another authorized publication of this exact pattern, this page can be updated with the verified source.
Looking for a project whose current source we have already verified? Explore these Amazing Knitting guides:
French Macaroon Baby Sweater →
Editorial note: Amazing Knitting independently reviews older archive pages to identify original pattern sources and check their current availability. We do not link to unauthorized pattern copies when the original source can no longer be verified.
See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy for more information.
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This Warm and Cozy Collar Scarf is a compact knitted neckwarmer with a simple rustic look. Its thick garter-stitch fabric, overlapping front and two large buttons create a cozy accessory without the long ends of a traditional scarf.
If this particular design brought you here, this guide will help you understand its construction and the features to look for in a similar knitting pattern.
This design appeared in the older Amazing Knitting archive, but during our latest review we could not verify a current authorized source for the exact original pattern shown in the photograph.
Rather than link to an unofficial copy or reconstruct someone else's instructions, we have preserved this page as a project guide.
Project: Collar scarf / neckwarmer
Main Texture: Garter stitch
Closure: Two buttons
Style: Chunky, warm and compact
Current Status: Exact authorized pattern source unverified
The appeal of this neckwarmer comes from its simplicity. Thick yarn and garter stitch create a soft, substantial fabric, while the overlapping ends allow the collar to sit closely around the neck.
The two large buttons are both practical and decorative, giving the otherwise simple knitted fabric a distinctive finished look.
Buttoned collar scarves are useful projects for practicing basic knitting because they can be much smaller than full-length scarves. Garter stitch also creates a textured fabric without requiring complicated stitch combinations.
If you make a similar design from another pattern, pay attention to the finished neck circumference and button placement. Those details determine how comfortably the collar overlaps and sits around the neck.
A soft bulky yarn is well suited to this type of project because the fabric will be worn directly against the neck. Make a small swatch first if the yarn feels rough or unusually stiff.
If you like simple projects with plenty of visible texture, explore these reviewed Amazing Knitting pages:
Trinity / Raspberry Stitch Guide →
We could not confirm a current authorized source for the exact collar scarf pictured on this page. If the original designer or an authorized publication becomes identifiable again, we can update this guide with the verified source.
Amazing Knitting does not recreate missing copyrighted instructions from photographs or link readers to unauthorized pattern copies.
Editorial note: Amazing Knitting independently reviews older archive pages to identify original designers and check whether pattern sources are still available.
See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy for more information.