Simply Art © Simply Basic © Patterns

Simply Art © Simply Basic Socks © Patterns and

Simply Art © Simply Basic © Patterns For Knitting and Crochet

My patterns are now available for immediate purchase and download with payments by Paypal. Each pattern averages 9 pages (when printed on your computer), with helpful photos. One of my Christmas Stocking Patterns prints at 20 pages because of the charts that are included, and the hat patterns average 4 pages. Each pattern is set up to be purchased separately, and after payment, you will be directed to the appropriate link for the pattern you have purchased. Please see the individual pages for details.

SOCKS
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Socks (c) Knitting Pattern A basic high-ankle sock knit in wool, with adjustment instructions for other sizes and heights. Easy-to-knit with straight, single-pointed needles. $6.00
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Socks (c) Toddler Sock Knitting Pattern A basic high-ankle sock knit in wool, with adjustment instructions for other sizes and heights. Easy-to-knit with straight, single-pointed needles. $6.00
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Socks (c) Crochet Pattern A basic high-ankle sock crocheted in thread, with adjustment instructions for other sizes and heights. Easy-to-crochet basic sock pattern $6.00
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Socks (c) Toddler Sock in Crochet Pattern A basic high-ankle sock crocheted in thread, with adjustment instructions for other sizes and heights. Easy-to-crochet basic sock pattern $6.00
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Socks (c) Women's Low Sport Sock Knitting Pattern A basic low-ankle sock knit in cotton thread, with adjustment instructions for other sizes and heights. Easy-to-knit with straight, single-pointed needles $6.00
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Socks (c) Men's Low Sport Sock Knitting Pattern A basic low-ankle sock knit in cotton thread, with adjustment instructions for other sizes and heights. Easy-to-knit with straight, single-pointed needles $6.00
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Socks (c) For Striped Yarn Knitting Pattern Women's Circular Needle (with some straight single point needle work) Specifically for variegated and self-striping yarns. Easy to knit on one small circular needle. $6.00
Coming Soon: Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Socks (c) Men's Wool Sock Knitting Pattern Men's Circular Needle (with some straight single point needle work) Specifically written for sport-weight Aran or Fisherman's wool yarn, but any sport or sock-weight yarn may be used. Easy to knit on one small circular needle. $6.00
HATS AND GLOVES
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Super-Bulky Hat Knitting Pattern Circular Needle Specifically for super-bulky-weight yarn. Multiple strands of bulky-weight or worsted-weight yarns may be substituted. Easy to knit on one circular needle. This is a very easy and fast project. One size fits most. $4.00
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Sport-Weight Hat Knitting Pattern Circular Needle Easy to knit on one circular needle (two lengths are needed). This is a very easy and fast project. Two sizes are included: Small (18" - 20" head circumference) and Medium (19" - 21" head circumference) The sport-weight gauge allows a fine stitch in a very practical item, and these two sizes fit most. A fast and easy project in a light-weight yarn. $4.00
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Sport-Weight Wide-Ribbed Large /Extra Large Hat Knitting Pattern Circular Needle Easy to knit on one circular needle (two lengths are needed). This is a very easy and fast project. One size is included: Large/ Extra-Large (22"- 24" head circumference) This pattern is written for an easy-to knit hat in a large/extra large size - for anyone who has difficulty finding knitted hats with a larger circumference. An easy-to-knit pattern. $4.00
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Worsted-Weight Hat Knitting Pattern Circular Needle Easy to knit on one circular needle (two lengths are needed). This is a very easy and fast project. Three sizes are included: Small (18" - 20" head circumference) Medium (19" - 21" head circumference) Large/ Extra-Large (22"- 24" head circumference) This pattern is written for an easy-to knit hat in a large/extra large size - for anyone who has difficulty finding knitted hats with a larger circumference. An easy-to-knit pattern. $5.00
NEW! Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Half-Finger Glove Knitting Pattern Straight Needle / Worsted-weight Easy to knit on two straight needles. This is a very easy and fast project. Size: Women's Small. This pattern is slightly different from the Woman's Medium pattern (for those who can adjust their own pattern sizes). $4.50
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Half-Finger Glove Knitting Pattern Straight Needle / Worsted-weight Easy to knit on two straight needles. This is a very easy and fast project. Size: Women's Medium. $4.50
NEW!Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Fingerless Glove Knitting Pattern Straight Needle / Worsted-weight Easy to knit on two straight needles. This is a very easy and fast project. Sizes: Women's Small and Medium. $4.75
NEW!Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) "Spring" Gloves Knitting Pattern Straight Needle / Fingering-weight with Two Variations - Half-finger and Fingerless. Easy to knit on two straight needles. This is a very easy and fast project. Sizes: Women's Small and Medium. $4.75
SIMPLY ART (c) SHAWLS
My Simply Art (c) Shawl patterns that are listed below are a continuation of my fine-art artistic talents. Each is a one-of-a-kind design, similar to a "blue-print" to one of my paintings. The patterns are a way for you to own one of my original designs, and knit yourself an artistic, yet functional item. These patterns are a wonderful way to showcase just one fleece in home-spun yarn. There will be some intarsia knitting in each pattern.
Simply Art (c) Shawls Crochet Pattern - Honoring "Our Lady of Guadalupe" Crochet 17 inches x 88 inches (including fringe) This is a simple pattern to crochet. The pattern allows you to create a one-of-a-kind item that is both functional and beautiful. The pattern is written in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the colors of rose, green, and pink are accented with maroon, orange, light green, and it all based in conjunction with white. $6.00
Simply Art (c) Shawls Crochet Pattern "Shetland & Stripes" Crochet 17 inches x 60 inches This is a simple pattern to crochet, and the design may be crocheted as directed for colors, or your imagination in the use of color or home-spun wool may be substituted. The pattern allows you to create a one-of-a-kind item that is both functional and beautiful. The pattern is written for straight-forward and basic crocheting, allowing the yarn to be the "statement" of the project. The sample shawl is completed in my own home-spun Shetland wool, but any sport-weight yarn may be used. The sample shawl utilizes the subtle variances of colors that can be found in a specific breed's sheep fleece. If you do not spin your own yarn, simply substitute home-spun yarn with commercial yarn, for your own personal artistic statement. $4.50
Simply Art (c) Shawls Knitting Pattern "Easy-To-Knit" Striped Shawl Knit Straight Needle Knitting On One Circular Needle 19 inches x 64 inches (including fringe) This is a very simple pattern to knit. A garter-stitch shawl in two colors of bulky-weight yarn makes this a nice "first shawl" project. $4.50
Simply Art (c) Shawls "Little Blanket" Navajo-Churro Knitting Pattern Knit Straight Needle Knitting On One Circular Needle 25 inches x 52 inches (including fringe) This is a simple pattern to knit, and the design may be knit as directed for colors, or your imagination in the use of color or home-spun wool may be substituted. The pattern allows you to create a one-of-a-kind item that is both functional and beautiful. The pattern is written for straight-forward and basic knitting, allowing the yarn to be the "statement" of the project. $6.00
HOME DECOR / GIFTS
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) A Simple Bath (c) Crochet and Knitting Pattern Straight Needle / Crochet Hook This pattern will include directions for crocheted face cloths, knit and crocheted hand towels, a crocheted bath mat, and a crocheted back-scrubber. An easy way to liven up the bath in worsted-weight cottons. $4.00
ACCESSORIES
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Tote Bag Knitting Pattern Knit - 10 inches wide x 9 inches tall x 2-1/2 inches deep An easy-to knit small tote bag with a durable bottom and lots of style depending on the yarn used. Bulky-weight yarn and straight needles, a fast project. $4.50
PETS / Companion Animals
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Cat or Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern Circular Needle - Size Small for a large cat or small dog Easy to knit on one circular needle and straight needles. This is a very easy and fast project. My cat has these sweaters, and perhaps because she is a former stray, she appreciates the warmth and comfort the sweater provides. She wears these occasionally, and because she is an indoor cat, only while indoors. An elderly cat may also appreciate the added warmth of a sweater. Please use supervision when placing any sweater on your pet cat. The lower half of this sweater will fit the body for almost half the length of the animal. The sweater will also fit some small dog breeds. The measurement behind the front legs and around the body is 18 inches. $4.75
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern Circular Needle - Size Medium (Beagle) Easy to knit on one circular needle and straight needles. This is a very easy and fast project. $4.75
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern Circular Needle - Size Large (Australian Shepard or Flat-Coated Retriever) Easy to knit on one circular needle and straight needles. This is a very easy and fast project. $4.75
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern Circular Needle - Size Extra-Large (Australian Shepard / Chow Mixed Breed) Easy to knit on one circular needle and straight needles. This is a very easy and fast project. $4.75
CHRISTMAS
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Christmas Stocking Pattern I Knitting - Regular Size, Straight Needles An easy-to knit Christmas Stocking with simple two-color designs, eight designs included with one pattern. $8.00
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Christmas Stocking Pattern II Knitting - With Jingle Bells, Regular Size Circular Needle (with some straight single point needle work) An easy-to knit Christmas Stocking in one design $4.75
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c)Christmas Stocking Pattern III Knitting - Extra-Large Size Circular Needle (with some straight single point needle work) An easy-to knit Christmas Stocking in one design $4.75
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Christmas Stocking Pattern IV " A Very Humble Stocking" Knitting - Regular Size, Circular Needle with some Straight Needle work. An easy-to knit Christmas Stocking with a simple two-color design. Home-spun Alpaca yarn makes this stocking an elegant, yet simple design. I designed this pattern to be used with home-spun yarn that reminds me of Bethlehem, and of Humility. The home-spun wool may be substituted with a commercial sport-weight yarn. $4.75
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Christmas Stocking Pattern VI "Red Reindeer" Knit - Regular size An easy-to knit Christmas Stocking with simple two-color designs. Worsted-weight yarn and straight needles, a good single project for those new to intarsia knitting. $ 4.50
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Christmas Stocking Pattern V " Heritage Stocking" Crochet- Regular size An easy-to crochet Christmas Stocking with a simple three-color design. Home-spun Navajo-Churro wool draws on my own Native American Heritage, but you may substitute your own home-spun wool or commercial yarn to start your own traditions. $ 4.50
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Christmas Stocking Knitting Charts Charts from my Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Christmas Stocking Pattern I, Available Individually Coming Soon: more charts to supplement the pattern $2.50 each
Miniature Knitting Patterns	Please Note: All of my patterns are Copyrighted. If any items are made for secondary sale with my patterns, the item must be marked that it was made from my pattern. Thank you for respecting International copyright laws.
Patterns on Size 5/0 (1.0 mm) (UK size 19 Needles
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Miniature Knitting Pattern"Coming Home" Set A baby bunting and outfit set (to fit a 2 inch Heidi Ott Baby doll), Includes a simple dress, a simple bunting, a hat, and two sizes of a baby blanket. $5.00 each
Patterns on Size 4/0 (1.25 mm) (UK size 18) Needles
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Miniature Knitting Pattern "Men's Beach-Comber Shorts" Sized for a 6-inch male doll, these shorts may also be knit as long pants. $4.00 each
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Miniature Knitting Pattern "A Simple Boy's Vest" Sized for a 4-inch child doll, this vest is shown knit for a boy doll, but in another color perhaps, would be just as suitable for a girl doll. $3.50 each
Patterns on Size 3/0 (1.5 mm) (UK size 16) Needles These can be made with the Susan Bates "Sock Set" Double-pointed needles
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Miniature Knitting Pattern "A Simple Dress" Sized for a 5-3/4 " female doll, "A Simple Dress" is easy to knit in two lengths. Knit with DMC Embroidery Floss, this is a basic dress that may be knit in many colors. $5.00 each
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Miniature Knitting Pattern "A Simple Skirt and Top" Sized for a 5-3/4 " female doll, this "Skirt and Top" is easy to knit. Knit with fingering-weight wool, this is a basic outfit that suits any doll this size. $4.00 each
Patterns on Size 0 (2.0 mm) (UK size 14) Needles These can be made with the Susan Bates "Sock Set" Double-pointed needles
Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c) Miniature Knitting Pattern "A Simple Poncho" Sized for a 5-3/4 " female doll, "A Simple Poncho" is easy to knit with fingering-weight yarn. $5.00 each

Pattern Collections

Also available are my Simply Art © Simply Basic© Pattern Collections. These are sets of my patterns as shown individually above, in Adobe "pdf" document format on a CD. The CD will be mailed to you, and the shipping charge for each Collection is $2.25

Christmas Stocking Pattern Collection One

Patterns included on this CD:

Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Christmas Stocking Pattern I

Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Christmas Stocking Pattern II

Simply Art (c) Simply Basic (c)Christmas Stocking Pattern III

Save $ 2.50 over the individual download price. With the shipping fee, it works out to be almost the same price, but you will have the more permanent copies on CD.

Three Patterns for $15.00 plus shipping and sales tax.

Christmas Stocking Pattern Collection Two

Patterns included on this CD:

Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Christmas Stocking Pattern IV " A Very Humble Stocking"

Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Christmas Stocking Pattern VI "Red Reindeer"

Simply Art (c) Simply Basic Christmas Stocking Pattern V " Heritage Stocking"

Save $ 2.50 over the individual download price. With the shipping fee, it works out to be almost the same price, but you will have the more permanent copies on CD.

Three Patterns for $11.25 plus shipping and sales tax.

What to knit or crochet with? Each pattern above is written with commercial yarns or threads as the "standard", unless it is noted to be specifically and only for hand-spun fibers. This allows for the most consistent gauge of the finished item. I myself do use commercial yarns and threads for my own items, as well as my own hand-spun yarns, but use the concept of "the right material for the item" as my own rule when crocheting or knitting, or especially when writing patterns. This is important if you plan to substitute yarns or threads in the patterns. Generally, as long as the gauge of the materials is the same when used in a swatch of the pattern, the finished item will be consistent to the pattern.

Where does this leave hand-spun wool or cotton? I have found that spinners vary greatly in their finished yarns - one look at hand-spun yarns for sale will show you this. When substituting a hand-spun yarn or thread in any of my patterns, please use the generally accepted standard weights such as "size 10 crochet thread-weight", "fingering-weight", "sport-weight", "DK-weight" (light worsted), "worsted-weight", "bulky-weight", and "super-bulky weight".

My own spinning generally gives me a one-ply sport-weight, light DK-weight yarn, unless I specifically spin for thread or fingering-weight. I love to use my hand-spun yarns with my own patterns, and my personal emphasis generally leans toward knitting a useful and attractive item more than it does to spinning the "perfect" yarn. Please keep that in mind when using your own hand-spun yarns - if you are like me, they are pretty, very functional, and spun with care, but not necessarily perfectly "balanced" throughout, as a commercial yarn would be. It is the beauty of hand-spun wool or cotton - that there are very slight variations in the yarn. I feel it is what adds a very personal touch to the item I am making.

Following the patterns directly, using commercial yarns or threads, will yield the "most-exact" finished gauge and appearance, unless the pattern is written specifically for home-spun yarns.. Using your own knowledge of your own spinning will be your guide for the amount of variation or creativity you may bring to each of my patterns.

One other note: "Frugal" - It is much more economical to buy raw wool and process it yourself than it is to buy commercial yarn for any project. You may see how to process wool on my page for Processing Wool Fibers By Hand. Cotton is slightly a different story. It is difficult to buy raw cotton in a bulk, economical amount, and the carding and processing is also slightly different due to the fiber length. Recent weather conditions seem to have affected the cotton industry as well. There are raw cottons available, but I find it is almost as economical to buy bulk commercial thread, and I save my hand-spun cotton for those "special" items.

Having said that, here are a few personal recommendations for commercial yarn or thread products:

Size 10, 100% cotton thread: Aunt Lydia's for general items, DMC "Cebelia" for heirloom items. These can be used in multiple strands to increase the weight category.
Lion Brand yarns for worsted-weight wools and acrylic blends: including Vanna's Choice Acrylic blend yarn (for almost anything, a wonderful yarn), Lion Brand Wool for 100% wool, and my own personal "cannot live without" yarn, Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool, now available in natural ("Soft Cream"). "Oatmeal" (off-white, bleached? )and "Nature's Brown". This Fisherman's Wool is generally one-third the price of other commercial worsted-weight wools, and truly the most economical and in the "Soft Cream" wool, the most beautiful natural wool available, in my opinion.
I also recommend Lion Brand for commercial worsted weight cottons. Their "regular" Lion Brand Cotton is the softest I have used, while their "organic" cotton seemed to have been one of the first on the market. Their Organic line looks to be similar to Fox Fibre Cotton - a wonderful story of one woman who is trying to preserve native naturally-colored cottons. Bernat HandiCrafter yarns and Sugar N' Cream cotton yarns are also very nice, but they do not quite have the luster and hand of Lion Brand.
Sport-weight and fingering-weight yarns can be more elusive. I recommend Peruvian Alpaca for fingering-weight yarns. These can also be used multiple-strand to reach a sport-weight yarn. I was lucky enough to be given several skeins of a vintage sport-weight Fisherman's Wool, and recommend this for all sport-weight projects, although it does seem to be less available commercially. Sock-weight yarns are similar to my vintage sport-weight Fisherman's Wool, and there are many, many sock-weight yarns available commercially. Sock yarns, however, are just slightly lighter in weight than sport-weight yarns. If a pattern calls for a sport-weight yarn, and sock yarns seem too light, then I use DK (it stands for double-knitting) weight, which is a light-weight worsted, in-between sport and worsted. More popular in Europe, I believe, DK-weight yarn is truly a versatile weight yarn. Lion Brand Micro-Spun is a very nice DK-weight yarn, and Paton's Astra yarn or Red Heart Sport yarns are wonderful sport-weight yarns.

All yarn companies change their product lines too frequently for my taste, but the yarns and threads shown above are consistently available, unless noted otherwise.

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