Catherine Knits: Natural fiber yarn Kits.

Kits
Fiddlesticks Kits		*NEW*--Beautifully designed lace shawls and scarves that are inspired by nature.
Jamieson & Smith Yarn Kits		Cobweb lace shawls, by Gema Ord (a.k.a. Gladys Amedro).
Wool You Order Kits		Lace shawl designs, inspired by mountains and snow.
Kits by Catherine		Beret and wimple kits to adorn your head.
Hazel Carter Collection		A delightful collection of lace patterns--some inspired by myths, folklore, legends.
Robert Powell Shawl Kits		Geometric and Floral designs for the intermediate knitter.
Misc. Designs by Misc. Designers		A variety of kits for your knitting pleasure!
Sock Kits		Lace, textured, and color-patterned sock kits.
Facecloth Kits		Cotton facecloth kits for your home.

~ Fiddlesticks Kits ~
(Designs by Dorothy Siemens.)

Two Lace Scarves
Daisy Meadow Scarf - has jaunty tassels and can be worn in a number of ways, such as a shoulder capelet tied in front, wrapped around the neck or inside a jacket neckline. Made in Merino lace weight yarn, approx. 46" from tip-to-tip along top edge and 32" along each side.

Rippling Waters Scarf - features wavy patterns of lace meandering around pebbles in the streambed. The scarf is worked by knitting a lace edging from which stitches are picked up to work the main rectangular body. Made in Merino lace weight yarn, approx. 12" wide and 48" long after blocking fairly tightly.

Yarn colors are designed by Margaret Stove and have been beautifully hand-dyed and are available in kit colors of Paua or Pewter. Please specify color, when ordering.

$38.50

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~ Jamieson & Smith Yarn Kits ~
(Designs by Gema Ord—a.k.a. Gladys Amedro.)

Black Cobweb Lace Stole Made of cobweb lace singles shetland wool, 58” x 24”. Patterns include diamond chain and roundel stitches. A very elegant addition to an evening on the town!
	$36.00

Cobweb Lace Baby’s Shawl Made to match the jacket & bonnet, below, this is a 50” x 50”. The center is knitted in a shetland leaf stitch and its four sides in a fern pattern. (May be worn folded as an adult’s shawl, when the tyke isn’t looking!) Available in soft white or natural cobweb yarn. (Please specify color, when ordering.)
	$42.00

Baby's Cobweb Jacket & Bonnet The is a newborn sized sweater and bonnet and worked in one piece to the underarm with a fern stitch pattern. Available in soft white or natural cobweb yarn. (Please specify color, when ordering.)
	$22.00

'People's Friend' - Black Triangular Cobweb Shawl Made of cobweb lace singles shetland wool, measure 36” from top center edge to point. (Includes horseshoe stitch and leaf diamond stitch.)
	$42.00

Weisdale Tam & Mitten Kit Made with 2-ply jumper-weight yarn in five colors. Adult size. Kit includes Madder, Indigo, Cream, Yellow, and Brown shetland yarn.
	$30.50

(Finished measurements of lace pieces
may vary slightly with blocking.)

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~ Wool You Order Kits ~

Snow Forest Lace Stole Kit
Design by Wool You Order, this lovely garter-lace tree and snow flake motif, begins with invisible cast-on. Made in a lace weight yarn using 25% silk / 75% wool. (Available in hand- dyed Deep Red or Loden Green.)

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$30.00

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~ Kits by Catherine ~

Diederika’s Beret Kit
Designed by Catherine, this counterpane beret is as interesting to knit as it’s handsome to wear! A wonderful gift for a friend or loved-one. Knit in Angora Luxury yarn, it’s available in Natural Satin, Natural Silver, Ebony, or Blush.

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$35.00

Hannelore’s Old Shale Wimple Kit
Designed by Catherine, this old shale wimple may be worn on your head or as a cowl. Knit in Angora Luxury yarn and available in: Natural Satin, Natural Silver, Ebony, or Blush.

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$35.00

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~ Hazel Carter Collection ~

Alcazar, The Moorish Palace
Size: 56" square, gauge: 5 sts/1". This shawl was inspired by the architecture of the Moorish Palace and includes yarn, pattern, and an elaborate text.

(Please specify kit, when ordering.)

100% lace wt. wool in two shades of lilac

$42.00

25% silk/75% wool in Natural Cream

$48.00

Cat's Day Size: approx. 54 inches square. The instruc- tions begin with "Dedicated to Antoninus Superbus Imperator: the cat who owns me" and proceeds to describe a day in the life of cats on the Shetland Islands through tradi- tional lace stitches. 25% silk / 75% wool lace weight yarn in Natural Cream.
	$41.00

Legends of the Shetland Seas Size: approx. 72" long by 18" wide. Sea- serpents, Silkies, and Finn Folk form the story behind this stole, as you knit your way through a bit of Shetland folklore. 100% wool (lace weight singles) in Natural Cream.
	$20.00

The Petal Sonnet Triangular Shawl Inspired by Tennyson's sonnet "Now sleeps the crimson petal," each motif represents a portion of the poem, as explained in the story line, that is part of the pattern. Worked in Thistledown lace singles, it is a light and airy shawl approx. 48 inches on the shorter sides and 62 inches across. Natural Cream.<
	$20.00

Rosy-Fingered Dawn Design by Hazel Carter, this is a square shawl worked in the round. Blocked size is approx. 46”/side. Each ring represents part of a Greek myth beginning with the Rosy Fingered Dawn and North, South, and West. An enjoyable read; includes a charted pattern. Lace weight 100% wool in a progression of six hand-dyed Grey and Rose colors.
	$46.00

Scarves and Sachets
Gauge: 6 sts = 1 inch. This kit contains instructions for 3 scarves together with matching sachet covers. Comes with yarn for one scarf choice. Lace weight 25 % silk / 75% wool blend available in hand-dyed Mallard or Medium Lilac.

(Please specify color, when ordering!)

$14.00

The Spider Queen (Design by Hazel Carter) Size: 54” square. The story of the Spider Queen is knitted using various motifs and patterns to tell this enchanting fairy tale. Shetland shawl is knitted in a garter stitch base. Available in Thistledown, lace weight singles yarn in Natural Cream.
	$34.00

Thermal Tea and Egg Cozy Kit comes with enough yarn for one Thermal Tea & matching Egg cozy, plus instructions for Sheila the Sheep and Showy Rib Tea and Egg cozies (for use with your stash!). Thermal Cozy kit in 25% mohair / 75% wool bulky weight, hand-painted Nightingale.
	$26.50

Violets by the River Shawl / Scarf For those who like to work with luxury yarn, here is a favorite pattern packaged with a 100% Silk yarn. This is a small shawl / scarf approx. 24" down the back and 56" across the top. Includes tips for working with 100% Silk yarn. pattern is charted. Natural Cream.
	$23.00
	Also available in hand- painted silk colorways. Your choice of either Sunrise (rose and teal) or Blossom (pastels of yellow, violet and green). These shawls will knit up into a lovely tea shawl.


$28.00

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~ Robert Powell Shawl Kits ~

1998-Robert Powell Shawl Kit: (#108)
Featuring—seashells! A sweet design for all occasions. Meas. approx.: 70” x 35”.
[Jamieson & Smith, 2-ply, jumper-weight yarn in Avail. in: Cream, Silver, Mink, Black, Purple, Scottish Mist, Ice, Eyebright, or Kelly Green.]

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$27.50

1997-Robert Powell Shawl Kit: (#107)
A must for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Meas. approx.: 70” x 35”. [Jamieson & Smith, 2-ply, jumper-weight yarn in Cream, Silver, Mink, Black, Purple, Scottish Mist, Ice, Eyebright, or Kelly Green.]

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$27.50

1996-Robert Powell Shawl Kit: (#106)
This shawl has a diamond latticework with eyelet flowers surrounding a field of chevrons (also with eyelet flowers). Meas. approx.: 70” x 35”. [Jamieson & Smith, 2-ply jumper- weight, in Cream, Silver, Mink, Black, Scottish Mist, Ice, Eyebright, or Kelly Green.]

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$27.50

1995-Robert Powell Shawl Kit: (#104)
This tri-branched floral motif is surrounded by a diamond-shaped lattice-work of small ferns—giving it a unique shetland appearance. Meas. approx.: 34” x 68”. [Fingering-weight, baby kid mohair yarn, in Caramel or Dark Brown.]

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$38.00

Please note: our 1996, 1997, & 1998 Robert Powell Shawl kits now all contain an extra ounce of yarn to allow for variation in gauge, etc.

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~ Misc. Designs by Misc. Designers ~

Artisan Vest Made in a sport-weight 20% Organic Cotton / 80% Fine Wool, in a Natural Silver Grey or Pink Lilac. 3/4" natural horn buttons: . . Size 36-44: 5 buttons: $7.00 . . Size 48-52: 6 buttons: $8.40
Finished measurements: 36”	$26.00
40”	$34.00
44-48”	$41.00
52”	$49.00
(Please specify size and color, when ordering.)

Blackberry Mittens
Pattern by Anne Bosch, these mittens were inspired by all the wild berries that cover the Wisconsin hillsides in the summer. Knit in sport weight 25% Mohair / 75% Wool yarn, the two-color work makes these medium weight mittens, warm enough for a Wisconsin winter!

(Comes in: Light Natural Grey with hand- dyed Deep Magenta/Blackberry color.)

$16.00

Bulky Mittens
Kit includes Silkspun yarn—a luscious blend of silk/mohair/& soft wool; avail. in Imperial Purple or Pearl. [Sizes: medium children’s to medium Adult.]

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$22.50

Cablé Cotton Shawl
Designed by BeverLee Little-Strong, this exquisite shawl - 48” square - can also be knitted as a table cloth. Shawl weighs approx. 10 oz. Begins in center, knitted and crocheted off at outer edges. What a treasure! Avail. in Black or Taupe.

(Please specify color, when ordering!)

$36.00

Cascading Hearts Faroese Shawl
Designed by Jackie Erickson-Schwitzer, this shawl is knit from the neck down in a soft, fingering-weight yarn. (Available in Natural Cream or Silver Grey.)

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$25.00

	Cherub Bonnets Kit Designed by Barbara Scoville, this kit includes one girl's (lace) bonnet and one boy's (textured) cap, and enough (fingering weight) white Baby Georgia cotton to knit one cap. . . . $10.50

Christmas Stocking Kit Blue Spruce & Cardinal Red combination, in a worsted-weight wool—enough to make 2 wonderfully, festive stockings, by reversing colors. (Requires #7 DP’s.) [Comes with charted alphabet, for personal- izing stockings!]
	$20.00

The Classy Cap
Made of a luscious blend of silk/mohair/& soft wool yarn; available in Imperial Purple or Pearl. [Sizes: Adult 20 1/2” through 23”.]

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$22.50

The Octagonal Oregon Shawl Design by Joan Schrouder, you'll learn some wonderful lace techniques on this shawl! The center is knit back and forth, then all edges are knit up for the border sections.; Corners feature a clever angling technique.
Mohair / Silk (Ivory, or Plum) -	$111.00
Silk / Cashmere (Garnet, Plum, Ivory, Fawn, Jet, or Deep Evergreen) -	$249.00

Triangles within Triangles Shawl
Design by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer, this triangular shawl starts in the center of the neckline, and increases in pattern to create the triangular shape. A coordinating edging is used to bind off, as well as create a pretty triangle-shaped finish to the outer edge of the shawl. Finished meas. approx. 72" at widest point by 36" long. Made of 100% wool in 2-ply fingering weight yarn. Available in: Dark Grey or Cream.

$31.00

Victorian Inspired Mitten Designed by Beth Morimoto, this mitten is fashioned after one displayed at Christmas time in an historic home near Kansas City. The lace cuff adds a dressy look to the simple two-color pattern in the palm. Made in 25% silk / 75% wool sport weight yarn. (Hand-dyed Red and Loden Green.)
	$18.00

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~ Sock Kits ~

Basket-weave / Lace Sock Kit
Design by Catherine, these socks are made in Fortissima fingering weight yarn (75% wool, 25% nylon). Available in: Loden, Charcoal, Powder Blue Heather, or Coffee. (Comes in muslin sack.)

(Please specify color, when ordering!)

$16.50

Country Hearts Sock Kit Old-fashioned hearts and twined cables decorate this very special sock. Kit comes with 25% silk / 75% sport-weight wool in Cream and hand-dyed Dark Red.
	$16.00

Grape Basket Sock Kit A beautiful color combination was chosen for this pattern. Pattern by Mary Dominski. Made in sport weight 25% silk / 75% wool. Grape with Navy as the accent.
	$18.00

Lace-cabled Sock Kit
Designed by Catherine in a very stretchy lace-cable and rib pattern. (The lace cables really come alive, when pulled on your feet. —A nice surprise!) Uses Blauband Special, fingering-weight yarn, reinforcement yarn included; available in 4 colorways: (1) purple, pink, and gold multi; (2) bright red, black, and grey multi; (3) blue-denim heather; & (4) pale grey. (All in muslin sack!)

(Please specify colorway, when ordering!)

$19.00

Stained Glass Steps Sock Kit
Made in hand-painted sport weight 25% mohair / 75% wool. Available in: Highland Mist, or Iris.

(Please specify color, when ordering!)

$19.00

Tiger Eye Sock Kit
A beautifully designed sock that’ll win it’s own compliments! (The same pattern appears in the Tiger Eye Shawl.) Available in Cream or Grey.

(Please specify color, when ordering.)

$16.00

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~ Facecloth Kits ~

Circular Old Shale Facecloth Kit
Design by Catherine, includes enough worsted weight cotton for three facecloths, a bar of Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap—all in a Muslin Sack.

(Available in Peach Georgia Cotton, while supply lasts. Belgian Perle Cotton in Natural.)

$18.00

Pentagonal Star Facecloth Kit
Design by Robert Powell, kit includes worsted weight cotton for three facecloths, and a bar of Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap!

(Available in Peach Georgia Cotton, while supply lasts. Belgian Perle Cotton in Natural.)

$19.50

Square Medallion Facecloth Kit
Design by Catherine, includes enough worsted weight cotton for three facecloths, a bar of Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap—all in a Muslin Sack.

(Available in Peach Georgia Cotton, while supply lasts. Belgian Perle Cotton in Natural.)

$18.50

Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
Made with lanolin taken from sheep’s fleece, this is a hard-milled soap that’s gentle to the hands and gentle to the environment (bio-degradable).
Bath size/150 gm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00 (ea.)

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