patterns by kelly van niekerk
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lets be honest...we all love freebies!

I like to offer a selection of free patterns for knitters to work from
Most of my free patterns are 'teasers'; one size garment, written in one yarn weight, and offered for free.
Try one of these freebies to see if the comprehensive pattern might be one you would like to buy

Other free patterns are full patterns in their own right

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Newborn Vertebrae is a frontless cardy to keep your little one’s back and arms warm. This is a teaser - written for 4ply/fingering weight yarn, and to fit a newborn babe. Comprehensive pattern is Baby Vertebrae: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-vertebrae
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Tidbit is a colour block beanie. This is a teaser - written for 8ply/dk weight yarn, and to fit a newborn babe. Comprehensive version is Bigger Tidbits: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bigger-tidbits
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Little Scapulae is a cute wee shrug to keep your little girl’s upper back warm. This is a teaser - written to fit a 12-18month old using 10ply/worsted weight yarn. Comprehensive pattern is Scapulae: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scapulae
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A textured cardigan. Written for 4ply/fingering weight yarn, and to fit a newborn babe.
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A colourwork beanie. This is a teaser - written for 10ply/Worsted weight yarn, and to fit a newborn babe. Comprehensive version is called Speckles: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/speckles-2

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Naked is a dishcloth pattern utilising the faggotted lace stitch to create a cloth with excellent grip, while still being gentle on yarn consumption.
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A lace sleeved over tee. This is a teaser - written for 10ply/Heavy Worsted or Aran weight yarn, and to fit an 18-24m girl. Comprehensive pattern is Hine: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hine
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Hundreds is a colourwork cardigan. This is a teaser - written for 8ply/DK weight yarn, and to fit a newborn babe. Comprehensive pattern is Thousands: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/thousands-ebook/patterns
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A puff sleeved cardigan. This is a teaser - written for 8ply/DK weight yarn, to fit a girl approximately 2 years of age. Comprehensive version is: All Seasons Cardy: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/all-seasons-cardy
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An eye catching, leaf paneled hat. Written for 8ply/dk weight yarn, and to fit a newborn babe.
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A lace sleeved cap tee. This is a teaser - written in 8ply/dk weight yarn, to fit a newborn babe. Comprehensive version is Quaintly: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/quaintly-ebook
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A pretty dress sized to fit a 28cm chested doll. This is a teaser pattern to the comprehensive Pinny for a Dolly pattern, which has 4 dress patterns: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pinny-for-a-dolly
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The most popular PEKAPEKA Freebie! This is a teaser - written for 8ply/DK weight yarn, and to fit a newborn babe. Comprehensive pattern is Beyond Puerperium: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beyond-puerperium
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Baby Sunshine is a half circle blanket, or adult shawl. Knit using 100g 8ply/DK weight yarn for the body, and a contrast 100g for the edging
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Seventh is a textured beanie written for 8ply/DK weight yarn, and to fit a newborn babe, with an approximate head circumference of 30cm, 32.5cm, or 35cm (3 sizes).
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A classic blank canvas sweater. This is a teaser - written for 10ply/Light Worsted weight yarn, to fit a 4 year old child. Comprehensive version is Tama: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tama
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Use this pattern to knit a blanket for a newborn baby (approx bassinet or carseat sized). The pattern also contains instructions on how to convert your blanket to a cardigan for children aged between 6 months and 4 years of age.
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A legless soaker, for new babies needing nappy changes overnight. It has no leg holes to fumble with in the wee small hours, meaning you and babe get back to bed faster!
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  • home
  • pattern catalogue
    • Baby Ashley
    • Darling Doris
    • Bonnet of Tid
    • Bonnet of Speckles
    • Rainbow Trout
    • freebies >
      • nocte
      • pinny for a dolly (beth)
  • Making Things
  • cottage licensing
    • license holders
  • contact
  • Wish - a Mystery Knit-A-Long