Erssie Knits Patterns Available to Download

This is a list of all the Erssie Knits patterns available to download.
There are plenty of free patterns to download either directly from Erssie Knits
or from magazines and websites, just click on the links if you want a pattern.
Other patterns are for sale for reasonable prices using PayPal and you just
need to click the BUY button to purchase and download in one click.

This list does not include patterns I have written for books or magazines which are for sale as the publishers hold the rights to those patterns so they are not available to download from here.

Keep scrolling down to see the list of patterns.
At the bottom of this list you will find knitting charts and motifs both free and for sale.

For anyone who knits for charity, either to give knitwear to those in need or to sell knitwear to raise funds I do give out free patterns but you must apply in writing to my email address below outlining the use. Free patterns are sent out on an individual basis once approved. For any other special requests including custom knits or designs feel free to email Erssie, erssiemajor@yahoo.co.uk

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Tapestry Crochet Chunky Baskets
See instructions for making these baskets here

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Ann Marie Stockings Free Knitting Pattern
Sizes S (M, L)
Knitted from the toe up these will stretch to accomodate a lot of sizes
You can download the FREE pattern from here
Or here

This is a vintage inspired design called Ann Marie Stockings using Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Multi in the Flamingo Stripe shade in association with Lorna's Laces because they donate 20% of profits from sale of this shade of yarn to women's cancer charities.

You can download the FREE pattern from here
Or here

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Another Country Beret
Free Knitting Pattern
Sizes: S (M, L)
To fit: 20 (22, 24) inches head circumference
Using Superchunky yarn that knits on 6.5/7mm needles

This is my new free pattern which replaces another old classic Country Beret






Free to download from here

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Pearmain Fancy Ribbed Beanie

Here is the follow up hat from the same series as Rubinette

Pearmain above is now ready to download for £1.50



Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran or substitute with a soft Aran/Worsted
Needles: 5mm dpns or circulars/knit in the round
Stitch Pattern: This is Beaded Rib adapted for the round, and the decreases are a custom fit so it neatly decreases in pattern right to the end.
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL covers from teenage girl (20 inches) up to Men's (23 inches plus)
Style: Loose, modern beanie with optional slouch.

This is one of a set of loose modern beanies/tams that are quick knit but in a very easy knit and purl stitch.

Coming soon there is:
Launcelot a tweed/herringbone stitch Tam,
Starr a star stitched Tam and
Pippin, stitch pattern to be confirmed.

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Rubinette
Yarns: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran or other Worsted
Needles: 5mm dpns or circs

This simple hat pattern in a textured checks pattern in a loose baggy style with tiny pompon is available for £1.50

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Las Calacas Danzantes
Yarns: Alpaca 4ply, or other sock yarns
Needles: 2mm - 3mm dpns

These are socks available to download FREE from the Anticraft magazine
They were designed for a Dia de los Muertos theme in the Samhain 2008 issue of the Anticraft

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Los Pequenos Relojes de Arena
Yarns: Opal Neon 4ply/Lorna's Laces or other sock yarns
Needles: 2mm - 2.5mm dpns


These are socks available to download FREE from the Anticraft magazine
They were designed for a Dia de los Muertos theme in the Samhain 2008 issue of the Anticraft

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Alice P Beanie
Yarns: Worsted/Aran Cashmere Merino oddments
Needles: 5 mm dpns

It is FREE download from here


Size: 4yrs -6yrs one size only


A beanie for an older child to match the newborn beanie. They can feel left out when their knitting person starts to knit for their newborn baby or brother, so remember them too and knit a bigger beanie to match.


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Buster Baby Beanies for Newborns
Yarns: Worsted/Aran Cashmere Merino oddments
Needles: 4.5 mm dpns

It is FREE Download from here
Size: Newborn
Approx 13 inches circumference when flat
14-16 inches when stretched.


Stash busting little hats that are super quick to knit once you know whether the new arrival is a boy or a girl. The free pattern includes plain and striped versions and can be knitted in the round or flat.

Work in odds and ends in luxury yarns or leftovers in your stash
Bobby is in green, red and gold (Rasta colours)
Tommy is in blue and red stripes
Little Boy Blue and Pansy are in solid plain colours

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Speke's Mouth Cove
Wavy Cable Baby Socks
Yarns: 4ply sock Merino
Needles: 2.5 mm dpns

It is FREE download from here

Size: Baby 6mths and 9mths only
More sizes and other patterns coming in 2009
To be published in the booklet
Sand Between Your Toes: 10 Socks to knit by the seaside
by Erssie Major

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Simple Simons:
Socks in Simple Stockinette

Yarns: 4ply wool rich in 2 shades
Needles: 2.5- 3 mm dpns

Download via PayPal
£1.50 GBP

Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL plus tips for enlarging further

• Simple Stockinette only
• Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL and tips to enlarge even further
• Short row heel and toe
• Toe up from provisional cast on (2 methods included)
• Ordinary wool rich 4ply (about $8/£5* per pair)
• Wider leg without having to increase
• Simple instructions for beginner sock knitters of toe up, short rows, and knitting ‘anti-jog’ stripes
  

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Little Pink Baby Set
Yarns: Sock DK
Needles: 3.5 mm & 4 mm dpns

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£1 GBP

Sizes: Newborn - 3mths (6mths-9mths)
Knitted in a DK sock yarn e.g. Regia Crazy Colour

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Little Mex Baby Set

Yarns: Aran/Worsted Sock e.g. Stoehler and Stahl
Needles: 4.5 mm dpns

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£1 GBP

Sizes: Newborn - 3mths (6mths-9mths)
Knitted in an Aran/Worsted sock yarn e.g.Schoeller & Stahl Big Mexiko

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Sweet Socks For Sugar Free Feet

Yarns: SWTC Tofutsie
Needles: 2.25- 3 mm dpns

It is FREE download from here

Sizes Women's Small/Medium/Large

Can be knitted for men too

It is a very plain but roomy sock in a stretchy yarn and has a small sporty side gusset to allow feet to expand. The style has mainly stocking stitch so suitable for sock beginners and has minimal patterned stitches so that as few marks on the feet are left as possible. The toe is extra wide and seamless.
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Ondine:Sleeves for a Mermaid
Yarns: SWTC Karaoke Worsted/Aran
Needles: 5 mm dpns

The FREE knitting pattern is featured in the UK online magazine The Inside Loop and can be

downloaded from here

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Baggy Beanie
Yarns: Worsted/Aran
Needles: 5 or 5.5 mm dpns

This is a loose striped beanie and can be knitted in any Aran/Worsted yarn on 5mm or 5.5 mm dpns. It can be knitted in 2 colour stripes (Ocean and Sand) 3 colour stripes (Fiona), 3 colour purl stripes (Fiona reversed) or Red,Green,Gold stripes with a black crown and an afterthought black brim (Rasta)

Knitting Pattern (All versions)
Download via PayPal
GBP £1.50

Ocean: Using one solid yarn and one variegated yarn
shown here in Wensleydale variegated dyed by Woolly Wormhead and Jaeger Shetland Aran Navy

Sand: Using SWTC Karaoke in variegated yellows/browns and solid tweedy rust colours









Fiona: Using 3 colour stripes. Shown here in 3 shades of Jaeger Shetland Aran

Fiona: Using 3 colour stripes. Shown here in 3 shades of Jaeger Shetland Aran











Fiona Reversed: Using 3 colour stripes and worn inside out. Shown here in 3 shades of Jaeger Shetland Aran











Rasta: Using Red, Green and Gold colours with a black crown, and the brim knitted on afterwards from a provisionally cast on edge. This means you can complete the top part of the beanie, and then just extend the bottom as long as you like to fit the length of your hair or dreads







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Erssie's Easy Beanie
(Fair Isle Beanie)
Yarns: DK Merino oddments
Needles: 4 mm dpns

Download via Paypal
£1.50 GBP

Size Baby 3-6mths+

Yarn: Any DK wool rich

The knitting pattern for these beanies includes a 2 colour and 3 colour version. A matching pair of Fair Isle booties pattern is FREE to download from the Knotions magazine website
(see Under One Skein below.)

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Striped Baby Beanie

Yarns: Worsted/Aran
Needles: 4.5 mm dpns

Download via Paypal

£1.50 GBP

Shown above in Cotton/Silk Aran, and below in alpaca silk aran

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Ice Baby Beanie
Yarns: Worsted/Aran silk or other
Needles: 4.5 - 5 mm dpns

Download via PayPal

£1.50 GBP

Size 6mths/12mths

Available free from Hip Knits with purchase of silk aran

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Ghostskulls
Yarns: Worsted/Aran
Needles: 4.5 - 5 mm dpns

Download via Paypal
£1.50 GBP




All 3 sizes in one pattern
Baby 18mths
Child 4-6yrs
Adult Medium

Includes Girlie Ghostskulls Adult pattern


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Pirate Gal and Pirate Boy
Yarns: Worsted/Aran
Needles: 4.5 - 5 mm dpns
Adult chart is free with a very rough outline, it is not a full pattern

It is FREE download from here

This is not a full knitting pattern, it is a chart with guidelines to knit a medium sized adult hat. It can also be adapted for other sizes like Pirate Boy below

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Little Skulls Baby Set
Yarns: Worsted/Aran
Needles: 4.5 mm dpns
Download via PayPal
£1.50 GBP
Sizes Newborn (3mths, 6mths)
Using Aran/Worsted yarns it is made in blue for a boy, pink for a girl or ivory or other for neutral

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Cafe Racer Set
Yarns: Worsted/Aran
Needles: 4.5 mm dpns

Download via PayPal
GBP £1.50


Sizes: Newborn - 3mths
Perfect set for little biker newborns, or those with sporty mums or dads

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Baby Santa Hat
Yarns: Worsted/Aran Cashmere Merino oddments
Needles: 4.5 - 5 mm dpns

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Christmas Pudding Hat
Yarns: Worsted/Aran
Needles: 4.5 - 5 mm dpns

Download via Paypal
£1.50 GBP

Sizes: 0-6mths, 6-9mths and 12mths

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Collection of Christmas Tree ornaments
Yarns: Various
Needles: various
Download via PayPal

GBP £1.50

This collection of Christmas Tree ornaments includes Gold and Red Tinsel, Gold and Silver Baubles, and 3 separate designs of mini stockings

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Dizzy Lily: A Snood for a Hound
Yarns: Worsted/Aran
Needles: 5 mm dpns
A snood for sight hounds, who suffer really badly from the cold due to thin skin and fur. Most kennel coats or outdoor coats can leave a gap around the neck so the snood is a perfect piece of knitwear to cover the gap. This knitting pattern is free to those who knit for rescue dogs only and I may consider giving it free to those on benefits or pensions if they apply with proof. Other people can download it for a donation of £1.50 ND100% of the proceeds go to a greyhound charity.

Download via PayPal

£1.50 GBP

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Bee Hat and Bootees
Yarns: Worsted/Aran
Needles: 4.5 - 5mm dpns

This former Magknits pattern is now republished in the magazine Knotions and can be downloaded FREE from their website patterns section

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G8 Caps

G8 Mother and Daughter Hats
Yarns: Worsted/Aran Cashmere Merino
Needles: 4.5 - 5 mm dpns
Using leftovers you can knit a fez style colourful hat with easy colourwork

These hats for mother and daughter first appeared in Magknits and are republished in the magazine Knotions and can be downloaded FREE from their website patterns section

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Under One Skein Booties
Yarns: Heavy DK or Worsted/Aran Cashmere Merino oddments
Needles: 3.5 mm dpns

These booties first appeared in Magknits and are republished in the magazine Knotions and can be downloaded FREE from their website patterns section
The Skywatcher (Fair Isle booties) actually match Erssie's Easy Beanie above (Fair Isle Beanies above). The Cinderella (eyelet) booties use a garter ridge eyelet pattern.

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Silvanus
Yarns: Worsted/Aran 100% wool
Needles: 4.5 mm ad 5 mm pairs

Dowload your free copy of this Erssie Knits pattern from the online magazine archives of the Anticraft
It was featured in the Samhain issue 2006

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Beltane Flame
Yarns: Worsted/Aran Merino
Needles: 5 mm straight pair or dpns


Dowload your free copy of this Erssie Knits pattern from the online magazine archives of the Anticraft
It was featured in the Beltane issue 2006

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A Maiden's Glory
Yarns: Sports weight cotton
Needles: 2 - 2.5 mm dpns

Dowload your free copy of this Erssie Knits pattern from the online magazine archives of the Anticraft
It was featured in the Beltane issue 2006

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Charts

These are knitting charts drawn up from my original artwork. They are put into a graph paper format and can be used for knitting and crochet or other needlework arts, although the proportion is best suited to knitting


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Tesselating Skulls

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£0.50p GBP


A chart of an all over pattern of repeating skulls (offset in a diagonal way like wallpaper), includes an enlarged individual chart 16 sts x 58 rows so that you can choose either the individual motif, or have a 'tile' to repeat over your garment to whatever size you like x 16sts. The overall pattern looks really good for knee highs or stockings, as the skulls coil around the legs in a diagonal line.











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Dancing Skeleton
with Top Hat and Flowers


It is FREE download from here

He is a cheeky chappy who has escaped from dia de los Muertos (Mexican Day of the Dead) festival and is looking for a small home (17 sts x 59 rows) for his long and thin body. Knit onto a scarf, a hat, or a pair of socks....in fact anywhere will do.

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Calavera Naranja


This is a fruity orange sugar skull to knit onto your Halloween projects.
Designed by Erssie Major, charted by Cindy Moore of Fitter Knitter
It is FREE download from here


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Skull with Vines and Cherries


A chart made from Erssie's original sketches for the cover of the Anticraft's Samhain issue 2008. This was made by putting the sketch through the KnitPro software available on http://www.microrevolt.org. Reproduced by kind permission of MicroRevolt.

It is Free Download from here

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Patterns Coming Soon......................

These are designs that have been hanging around waiting for me to write a pattern for them and make them available to knitters. If you are ready for a pattern and think I could do with a poke from a sharp stick to get me moving, then feel free to email me telling me which patterns you would love to see and kick me into action.

Pirate Doll Skulls and Stripy Dolls Beanie

Size any teenage fashion doll/adjustable

pattern coming soon

Coming soon
Apple themed loose berets and tams in the Pearmain & Rubinette series:
Launcelot a tweed/herringbone stitch Tam,
Starr a star stitched Tam and
Pippin, stitch pattern to be confirmed.
Allin Aran/Worsted on 5mm needles
To fit adult XS to adult XL

Erssie Knits cards for sale
Good quality printed cards are for sale with all royalties going to Essex Greyhound Rescue. There is a knitting themed Thank You card, a crochet themed Beltane card and two blank greyhound cards. See below.