Patterns - Dizzy Tyke Designs

Posted on 27th September 201827th September 2018 by Dizzy Tyke — Leave a comment

Autumn Glowing and needles Clicking…Christmas is coming…

Well Autumn has well and truly arrived in sunny Worcestershire. To help keep you busy and get ready for those cold winter nights I’ve got 2 new Shawl patterns being Launched this month. The Madresfield and Eckington.

But before that we’ve got to mention the “Christmas Word” as we knitter know you have to start your preparation early. it get you started I’ve created a FREE pattern for a quick easy cute babies

Christmas themed Vest Top. The Lulsley Vest Top PDF can be down loaded now.

JUST Click HERE.

The Madresfield, named after not only a local village but also a grand house that befits this design. its a shorter shawl that not only suitable for wearing over winter layers but also ideal for popping over you shoulder when sat watching the world go by, whilst knitting your winter projects . Knitted on 3.5 mm (US4) needles, this sample is made in British Wool Marketing Board ‘Platinum’ Certified Organic Blue Faced Leicester from Wooltops, but any yarn knitting to the same gauge will work perfectly well.
It has no complicated stitch patterns and can be made with or without the bead detail. Its knitted in one piece in double knit yarn, you’ll soon see it growing before your eyes.

Also out later this month is the Eckington Shawl. This bright , warm and versatile shawl would look perfect with that special evening wear at pre Christmas Parties or be just as home on Christmas Day walks.
This lace Weight shawl knitted in one piece and uses short rows to create distinctive shaping. Open lacework is interspersed with bands containing beads in 3 sizes.
Knitted on 3.5 mm (US4) needles, this sample is in Araucania Botany Lace and Rowan Finest 4 ply, but any yarn knitting to the same gauge will work perfectly well.
The finished size when blocked are 76” long, and the width is 8” at ends and 18” at center.

Happy Knitting.

Deb…….the Dizzy Tyke

Posted on 1st August 201828th March 2019 by Dizzy Tyke — Leave a comment

Autumn Baby Prepping…..

The latest Sleep Sack in my Dizzy Tyke Designs Range has arrived.

The Ockeridge Sleep Sack, is knitted sideways, with an eye-catching cable design thats effective but not
over complicated to produce.

Knitted on 8 mm (US 11)needles and Super Chunky Weight yarn, it will grow quickly.

Knitted in one piece it has just a small seam across the top of the hood, so no complicated seam matching or picking up stitches.

Sample is Red Chunky Unbranded Pure British Yarn (from my last foray at Wonderwool Wales) and lined with cotton fabric ( from Oh Sew Crafty ).

It comes in 5 sizes to fit from New Born to approx 2 years,

finished sizes widths from 13” to 21”,total length 27” to 37”.

Its available for immediate download on Ravelry, Love Knitting and Etsy.

If your happy for a short delay in receiving your copy but saving on cost it can be bought direct from my my web site and I’ll email you the PDF.

I’ll soon be opening a shop on NuMonday so watch out for opening offers.

Keep in touch with updates on Twitter and Instagram.

Happy Knitting.

Deb

Posted on 23rd March 201823rd March 2018 by Dizzy Tyke — Leave a comment

Easter and Spring are coming.

Spring is almost upon us and with an early Easter just around the corner it time to start thinking about those new projects in lighter weigh wool and cottons.

Time to delve into you warm stash and plan for those finer festivals on the horizon. This year I will visiting Wonderwool Wales in April and bringing back some ideas and photographs to get your creative juices flowing. Anyone making the list the show web site has a healthy list of near by accommodation, which enables an early start to the full day show

The Bromyard, which is last of this seasons sleep sacks has just been released. you can by direct from this site for just £2.00and I’ll e
mail you the Pattern PDF within 24hrs.

This sumptuous sleep sack has a delicate cable design, is knitted in one piece and has a novel buttoning hood to allow for more versatility.

The sample shown as a fleece lining making a striking contrast with the cream Patons Favrito Yarn and creating a feature of the button line on the hood, giving it the feel of luxury.

If you just can’t wait you can down load immediately from Ravelry, Love Knitting, Crafts or Etsy. prices will vary due to VAT and £/$ exchange rate dependant on site purchased through.

On the needles at present is the first in the spring summer range, the Knightwick Caftan, has clean simple lines, with a cable detail on the neckline and hem.

Most patterns are write in UK sizes and inches., have a look at this handy conversion chart for guidance.

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Deb

Keep in touch on Twitter and Instagram.

Posted on 8th March 201823rd March 2018 by Dizzy Tyke — Leave a comment

All Change at Dizzy Tyke Designs.

All aboard the Happy Bus.

Dizzy Tyke Designs is entering a New Era this month. From small beginnings as a part time business interest, supported by a second job. The winds of change are now allowing me to be employed full time at Dizzy Tyke Designs as of Valentines Day 2018.
This will mean more traffic to my site, with pattern offers and scope to develop the off the shelf and made to measure garments later in the year.

New out for this month is the Kempsey, this delightful button neck jumper is ideal for spring conditions, when the top coat can go back in the cupboard but an extra layer is still needed.
Its available here on my site, I will e mail the PDF on receipt of order.

or you can purchase At Love Knitting , Ravlery , Etsy and Craftsy . Note some prices on these sites may not include VAT, I have no control over that. If you buy direct you pay £2.00 no added extras.

Don’t forget there is an easy to read conversion chart for international size comparison.

Join me on Instagram or twitter for updates and information and general crafting chit chat.

Posted on 7th February 2018 by Dizzy Tyke — Leave a comment

Pershore Sleep Sack

New out for those Valentine Babies, the Pershore Sleep Sack.

This baby’s sleeping sack / papoose comes in 4 sizes starting at newborn. Knitted in one piece (including button bands), there is only one short seam along the top edge of the hood.

Samples shown are size 2 in White Hayfield Baby Aran and Size 1 in Vintage Rowan Aran, both the optional fleece lining.

Approx overall sizes – Width/Length – 13½”/23”, 16½”/26”, 18½”/28”, 21½”/30”

For those looking forward to the Kempsey Sweater due to be published later this month. Now is the time to practice your Chinese knot buttons. Here’s a link to help you practice.

For International sizing Comparison have a look at our new easy to read Baby and Toddler Chart.

Posted on 8th January 20188th January 2018 by Dizzy Tyke — Leave a comment

Pebworth Dungarees

Pebworth Dungarees

New out have a look at the New Pebworth Dungarees .

Special Introductory offer – Comment this post before the end 11th January 2018 and receive a
FREE COPY by e mail.

For International sizing Comparison have a look at our new easy to read Baby and Toddler Chart.

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Posted on 13th October 20179th January 2018 by Dizzy Tyke — Leave a comment

Sinton Scarf /Shawl

This beautiful but simple to knit item can be worn as a Shawl or Scarf.
It grows quickly knitted on 8mm (US 11) needles. The sample is in Mirasol Api a Peruvian yarn that is 50% Aplaca, 50% wool and knitted on needles 2mm or 2 US sizes larger than recommended for the yarn.
As gauge is not a major concern in the project any approximate equivalent yarn will work perfectly well.
Over all finished size is approx 2m x 0.5m ( 78”x 20”) after pressing/blocking.

Blocking is a great way to bring out the best in your design, there is a great item on blocking on Craftsy.

To Download PDF CLICK HERE

Please share link to this page do not share PDF direct. That way I can gauge the number of downloads.

Posted on 20th September 20179th January 2018 by Dizzy Tyke — 2 Comments

Planning For Christmas

The Brockhampton sleep sack, with a removable bow has now been published. This delightful seasonal sleep sack is perfect those memorable Christmas photographs of babies first Christmas. Have a look at the page on my site for yarn, needle and size details It can be purchased through my web site, Ravelry, Loveknitting, Craftsy and Etsy. Which every is you favoured pattern source.

Useful Tip – Not sure on how to translate needle sizes. Here is a link to the Craft Council Chart, handy for quick reference.

Posted on 16th May 2017 by Dizzy Tyke — Leave a comment

Abberley Sleep Sack

New pattern out today – striking Baby Sleeping Sack.
The ‘Abberley Sleep Sack‘ , has several key design features..
– 5 sizes 25”/15½”, 27”/17”, 28”/19”, 31”/21½”, 34”/23½”
– Only one short seam along the top edge of the hood
-Short rows along the bottom edge gives a curved finish
-Bottom fold line that helps keep its shape
-Fold down top edge covers the top buttons
– Knitted on 8mm needles.
– Bulky / Chunky yarn, its the perfect quick knit.

Posted on 15th March 201715th March 2017 by Dizzy Tyke — Leave a comment

Staplow – Sampler Picture

This months free “Coffee Break Pattern” , is the STAPLOW a picture cable sampler, perfect to brighten up any space. It’s quick an easy to make using approximately 35m of super chunky yarn.

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