Accessibility statement: Marjorie’s books are available in Braille and txt digital formats, and available by email or CD. Marjorie has been transcribing and creating Braille pattern books for the blind community for many years and has an impressive collection of pattern books. Scroll to end of list for purchase information.
K205: Aran Sweaters for the Ladies from the Sirdar Seascape. Although this it meant for the ladies as Aran garments are designed for everybody, men could wear these too!! They fit Dress sizes: 10-20. There are round, V, Polo and Rolled necklines. $17.50
K206: Spring Fever. Five garments to brighten up Spring after a cold winter!! Lacy Cardigan, Cardigan with Cable and Eyelet Pattern, Long sleeved Lacy Front Pullover, Zipper Cardigan with Lacy rib and Openwork Panel and Square Neck Tank Top. $15.00
K207:From Scarf to Poncho. As the title implies, this book has scarves, mittens, hats and lots of interesting ponchos done in interesting yarns; for kids and adults. $12.50
K208:Children’s Aran Sweaters and Cardigans from the Seascape Collection. From 6 months to 12 years. Sweaters, Cardigans with both round neck, hood and pockets, and a jacket. $22.50
K209. Cuddle up with Mommy and Baby: Afghans and Blankets. My proofreader assures me this is one of the best compiled books ever! Hope others think the same. Within these 62 pages you will find: Cabled Elegance, Trailing Dayflower, Intricate Lace and Cable, Preemie Blanket, Soft Baby Throw; among the 21 designs. $17.50
K210: To Baby with Love. Matinee jacket, bonnet and blanket. For preemies to 12 months. $10.00
K211: Four Christening Gowns. Although these are christening gowns, am sure the patterns could be adapted for regular dresses. Bow Knot, Pleated Herringbone, Love and Kisses which has two heart patterns, a braided cable and simple twist cable; Cascading Leaves. $12.50
K212: Socks for the Whole Family. Here is another collection of socks for you to knit for either gift giving or for that special person in your family. There are 11 designs in the book: striped, Cables, Aran Style and lace . $16.50
K213: Cozy Comforts. For those of you who love knitting with large needles, this is the book for you. These patterns use 10-1/2 to 35 size needles. There are patterns for every level of knitting, beginner, easy, intermediate and advanced. There are nine afghans: Summer Meadow, lavender Mist, Dotted Stripes, Wings and Waves. $12.50
K214: NOVELTY YARN PATTERNS. EASY NOVELTY YARN PROJECTS. Begin with a basic garter stitch scarf, presented in different yarns and using varying numbers of stitches for each scarf. With a simple pattern of casting on less than 20 stitches and knitting each row, you can create a huge selection of looks just by changing the type of yarn used. But don’t stop there. By just increasing one stitch each row, you can make a beautiful triangle shawl or you can play with color to make stripes, or combine yarns to create your own color/texture masterpiece. $20.00
K215: Panels A-Plenty!! As the title of this book implies, a lot of interesting panel designs which can be used for almost everything you knit. Jewel Medallion, Four Sisters, Shetland Twins, Bear Paw, Corkscrew Panels, Cable Gate, Saxon Braid, Willow Bud Tree, anchor, Cross Stitch and many more. $20.00
K216: Little Cherub: Lace Coordinates. In this attractive book there is everything you need for the little Cherub in your family or for gift giving. There are; cardigans, sweaters, romper, dress, blanket, scarf, bonnet, mittens and booties for sizes 16 to 22 inch chest. $20.00
K217: Ultimate Book of Cloths IV. They keep on coming and everybody seems to enjoy purchasing them. My Friend Ann Porter, got permission to have most of this book put into braille. Others have been added. You will find: Humming bird, Michigan Cherries, Cardinal, Rose, Ladybug Bird House and more. $16.50
K218: Young Fashion. Round Neck, V-Neck and Sweater for ages birth to 6 years. Has a cable and openwork design. $15.00
K219: All in One Suit in three sizes: 18, 20 and 22 inches. This all-in-one suit would be great as a Christmas gift for those kiddos who live in a colder climate than Arizona; although it could be worn here too especially if going up north for a long weekend. It is knit in Aran yarns with a cable pattern. $7.50
K220: Men’s Boutique II. There are four patterns in this collection: three cable designs which are fairly simple and one striped design. $12.50
K221: Colorful Coverlets for Baby. For the Intermediate to Experienced Knitter. All these patterns work with two strands of yarn together and also have separate balls of yarn for borders which is knit along with the coverlet. There are 7 designs: Cables, Ribbons, Chevron, Blocks, Trellis, Bricks. $12.50
K222: I know several people have been waiting for this booklet: A B C’s and 1 2 3’s. We rewrote number Six to become Nine and hope it works. Otherwise it has been suggested do the Six and turn the square around if sewing it to another square. $16.50
K223: Sirdar Kids Cotton Collection: for 2 to 10 years. Done in Calypso DK Yarns. There are several sweaters: stand-Up neckline, V-neck, Patch pockets; Vest and Cardigan. $15.00 K224: Cotton Classic Collection (Tahki Yarns). My thanks goes to Karen Schrade for scanning and proofreading this book. She also has included a description of each pattern. Tunic Length Camisole, Lacy Tank Top, Persian lace Cardigan, Striped Twinset. $16.50
K225: NORTHERN SUNSHINE DESIGNS, A Touch of Elegance, Inspired by Nature. These sock patterns are Dedicated in memory of LeAnne Stevens, my beautiful niece. At the tender age of 29 LeAnne received her angel wings, after a heroic battle with bone cancer. Until we meet again, fly-high Honey-Child. Love you forever and always. Darlene. Darlene is a cancer survivor. She decided to design socks and with each pattern she sells she donates 20% to Cancer Research. Among the patterns in this book: Alpine Dew, Begonias, Northern Skies, December Morning. $17.50
K226: Wrapped In Love. Another baby afghan book am sure will make that little bundle of joy happy when he/she is wrapped up in one of these blankets: Several lace, two colored, Confetti, Strawberry Patch, Diamonds in Blue. $15.00 K227: Gloves and Mitts for the Family; even a pair of Dragon Mitts for 8-10 year olds. $15.00
K228: Dish Cloth Designs from the Heart. As the name implies, this Dish Cloth Book is entirely of hearts: Large, tiny, Double Eyelet, Cascading, Linked Seed, Circle of Hearts and Hearts in Boxes, etc. $16.50
K229: Calendar Stitches: January-March. Each day of the year has a design to celebrate a special day in someone’s life; Vol 1. $17.50
K230: April-June, Vol 2. $17.50
K231: July-September, Vol 3. $17.50
K232: October-December, Vol 4. $17.50
These volumes can be purchased separately or as a set for $45. When it comes to sale time, this will still be the price.
K233: Jacket in double knitting; Sweater and Scarf in cotton: for sizes 24 to 32 inch chest. The jacket has a simple fairisle pattern and the sweater and scarf is in stripes. $10
K234: Added Elegance. This book comprises edgings and borders for any project that needs embellishment. Lace Bells, Several leaf patterns for edgings and borders, Several Scalloped, Grecian Lace, Puff Ball Clusters, Lacy Entrelacs and more. $20
K235: Top Down Sweater and Sweater with Lace Panel 14 to 19 inch chest. $10
K236: Signs of the Zodiac. $10.00
K237: Men’s Cotton Collection. Four garments for men: Cabled Turtleneck, Striped Polo Shirt with Collar, Color Block Zippered Cardigan and Nantucket Brocade Cabled Sweater. $12.50
K238: Loving Memories. Am sure these two items could very well become an heirloom in a family. Lacy Bunting and a Victorian Cape. $10.00
K239: Cotton Classic yarns, Spring/Summer 2006.Six nice designs to join your knitting collection: Long striped cardigan, Fancy rib cardigan, Tunic cabled vest, Pullover with laced sleeves, Sleeveless vest, Striped tunic. $15.00
K240: Splish-Splash Dish Cloths. 15 dish cloth designs and several work diagonally. Among the list are: Splish-Splash, Soap ’em Up, Clean as a Whistle, Quick Clean, etc. $16.50 K241: Knitting Dictionary. This book is a Companion to K54: A Guide to Knitting Techniques. This book contains some techniques that may be new or unfamiliar. Some of the interesting techniques: I-Cords, Finger Knitting, Lifeline, Picking up stitches.$16.50
K242: Baby Cable Set. The pullover and jacket have a decorative yoke on front and back and the borders are moss stitch. The jacket has a hood and pockets. The mitts are plain. $12.50
K243: Pretty Little Miss. This is a pullover, cardigan and bonnet. The sweater and cardigan have a yoke. You join the body parts and sleeves for finishing. There is a frill at the yoke, sewn on later, and a frill at the neck, also sewn on later. (am sure the frills can be omitted). For ages 6-12 months and 1-2 years. $12.50
K244: Cable Knits. In this book there are five cable designs: Cardigan, Lattice and Cables, Weekender, Women’s Irish Knit and Sweetheart Fisherman Pullover. $16.50
K245: 12 Days of Yuletide Designs. Just in time to start making a set of these for gift giving at Christmas time. There aren’t any numbers on the cloths. One through five have the correct number of things; one partridge in a tree, two turtledoves, only one hen, (couldn’t say if it is French or not, Four quiet birds, five intertwined rings. After that you get one of each thing; goose, a leaping lord and the dancing lady have the entire figure. The piper has bag pipes and the head of the piper, and the drummer is the torso of the drummer. Most of them are worked from the bottom up, but the two turtle doves is worked from side to side. $17.50
K246: Berroco Bambini. These designs have names: Patsy; hooded poncho sizes 2, 4, and 6. Maiti: coat with long sleeves using one color and two colors together for edgings; sizes 2, 4, 6 and 8. Catherine: five sizes pullover with long sleeves and Jessie: Cowboy style cardigan in seven sizes. $12.50
K247: Two Sirdar Double Knit Cardigans in six sizes: zero months to six years. First cardigan is a V-neck in an Intarsia design using three colors. Very interesting. The second cardigan is also from Zero to six years: round neck in a solid color. Each cardigan using the same openwork design. $12.50
K248: As felting seems to be in vogue these days, we decided to put a collection of felted patterns together. Hope there will be something to whet your appetite!! Info on felting, Three hats, Six bags and purses, pet, bed, piano scarf, holiday stocking etc. $17.50
K249: Bambino Boutique: Matinee Bonnet and Bootees; to fit chest 18 and 20 inch. Cardigan and pants to fit ages 0-6, 6-12 months 1-2 and 2-3 years. Textured Sweater with a diamond and cable panels 1-3 and 4-7 years. Child’s Nautical sweater with yacht pattern on front for ages 2, 3 and 4 years. $16.50
K250: Animal Kingdom. Another selection of cloth designs, this time of animals. Carousel horse, Butterfly in Flight, Hammerhead Shark, Baying coyotes, Reindeer, Squiggles the Pig, Dougie the Doggy. $17.50
K251. Small Wonders. This book is being dedicated to my friend Faith Cummings mother Pearl Funk. Pearl who passed away in October, 2007, helped me tremendously finding patterns and also putting patterns from charts into text. We will miss Pearl greatly. Most of the patterns in this book are patterns Pearl provided from time to time. Bundles of Joy, Diagonal Baby Afghan, Double knit Baby Stroller Cover, Chunky Lace Cover, Rainbow Crib Cover. $16.50
K252: Sirdar Double knit Cardigans for the beginner. Sizes: 1-10 years. These are two cardigans: round neck and one with a zipper. Although they are simple to make, feel those who want to do a design up the front or even allover could do so. The cardigans have a collar. $10.00
K253: Chill Chasers III. We felt it was time to do another Chill Chasers book as the previous two have been so popular. Among the designs: Poncho from birth to 6 years, Lace shawl, Ribbon yarn shawl, Hooded Baby poncho with toy pouch, Simple wrap. $17.50
K254: Accessories for Kids. Pussy Cat Helmet, Hat in striped sequence, Socks and Mitts, Scarf, Booties etc. $15.00
To purchase Marjorie’s books, you may email or write to her. Payment may be made by personal check, cashier’s check or money order. Txt books are generally $5 a book, but you may order 5 books for $20. In Braille, Marjorie suggests purchasing 4 books to get a fifth one free.
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