Mary Ann Stephens

traditional knitting with a colorful twist

“Mittens in a Blink”, a free knitting pattern for super-quick, super-cozy ladies’ mittens knit in super-bulky wool yarn.

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“Chrysanthemum Mittens”, a free knitting pattern for ladies’ traditional Norwegian mittens with non-traditional flair.

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The “Two Strands Christmas Ball”, a free Christmas ornament knitting pattern that uses Aran / worsted weight stash scraps.

If you’re not 100% certain how to knit from my chart, CLICK HERE for some Notes to help you get started.

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See more, free Christmas ball designs below!

Just a few ways to add Fair Isle flair to your own Two Strands Christmas Ball

That simple, red + white “Two Strands Christmas Ball” that you see above is the basis for any of these colorful balls. Have fun!

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“Cherry Leaf Scarf”, a free knitting pattern for a simple, but elegant, lace scarf.

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“Twist and Sprout Hat”, a free knitting pattern for a simple lace hat in sizes for everyone with a rolled or ribbed brim, with or without a flower.

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“Star of Bethlehem Christmas Ball”, a free knitting pattern for your Christmas tree.

If you’re not 100% certain how to read these knitting charts, read the notes linked in the red + white “Two Strands Christmas Ball” pattern, above, and visit my Technique page to read my article, “On Flat Charts for Round Shapes”.

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“North Shore Hat, a free knitting pattern for a quick and cozy, textured earflap hat.

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If you have questions about the pattern, they’re probably already answered in the comments section of the old post on my Twostrands.com blog where I first published this pattern. PLEASE follow the above link and read through those comments before emailing me. Thanks!

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Free knitting pattern for the classic “Sports Fan Hat”.

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“Monkster Gets Stranded”, a free knitting pattern for Fair Isle / stranded teddy bear sweaters.

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“The Woven Headband”, a nicely shaped headband for young and old. It only looks intricate - it's really easy!

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“Christmas Ball” collection - Holly Ball, one of three knitted Christmas ornaments included in this free knitting pattern pdf.

If you’re not 100% certain how to read these knitting charts, read the notes linked in the red + white “Two Strands Christmas Ball” pattern, above, and visit my Technique page to read my article, “On Flat Charts for Round Shapes”.

Click on the image to see the pattern. Save the pdf to your device. Copyright Mary Ann Stephens. For personal or charitable use only. Do not distribute.

“Christmas Balls” collection - Marius Ball, one of three knitted Christmas ornaments included in this knitting pattern pdf.

If you’re not 100% certain how to read these knitting charts, read the notes linked in the red + white “Two Strands Christmas Ball” pattern, above, and visit my Technique page to read my article, “On Flat Charts for Round Shapes”.

Click on the image to see the pattern. Save the pdf to your device. Copyright Mary Ann Stephens. For personal or charitable use only. Do not distribute.

“Christmas Balls” collection - Kilim Ball, one of three knitted Christmas ornaments included in this knitting pattern pdf.

“Christmas Balls” collection - Marius Ball, one of three knitted Christmas ornaments included in this knitting pattern pdf.

If you’re not 100% certain how to read these knitting charts, read the notes linked in the red + white “Two Strands Christmas Ball” pattern, above, and visit my Technique page to read my article, “On Flat Charts for Round Shapes”.

Click on the image to see the pattern. Save the pdf to your device. Copyright Mary Ann Stephens. For personal or charitable use only. Do not distribute.

“Woolly Lilies”, a free knitting pattern pdf for versatile, modular flowers.

Use any gauge yarn your heart desires. See the nifty difference a few stranded stitches can make! Click on the image to see the pattern. Save the pdf to your device. Copyright Mary Ann Stephens. For personal or charitable use only. Do not distribute.

Monkster’s Sweater, a free knitting pattern pdf for raglan pullovers that fit many plush toys, including “Build A Bears”.

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Christmas Eve Collection - four Christmas ball knitting patterns in one pdf.

If you’re not 100% certain how to read these knitting charts, read the notes linked in the red + white “Two Strands Christmas Ball” pattern, above, and visit my Technique page to read my article, “On Flat Charts for Round Shapes”.

Click on the image to see the pattern. Save the pdf to your device. Copyright Mary Ann Stephens. For personal or charitable use only. Do not distribute.

Hedgerow Fingerless Mittens, a DK/Sport weight knitting pattern pdf. Jamieson’s DK yarn packs in 3 different colorways can be found on my “Yarn Packs” page.

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