Elizabeth Zimmerman Pattern Library


Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace) - Buy now

Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitter’s Almanac (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace)

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Knit One Knit All - Buy now

Knit One Knit All

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The Complete Surprise: Knitting Elizabeth Zimmermann's Surprise Jacket - Buy now

The Complete Surprise: Knitting Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Surprise Jacket

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The Opinionated Knitter - Buy now

The Opinionated Knitter

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Knitting Around - Buy now

Knitting Around

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Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes - Buy now

Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes

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Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac: The Commemorative Edition (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace) - Buy now

Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitter’s Almanac: The Commemorative Edition (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace)

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Elizabeth Hartman Dog Park Quilt Pattern - Buy now

Elizabeth Hartman Dog Park Quilt Pattern

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Elizabeth Hartman Ptrn EH Legendary Pattern - Buy now

Elizabeth Hartman Ptrn EH Legendary Pattern

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Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop (Updated and Expanded Edition) - Buy now

Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Workshop (Updated and Expanded Edition)

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Knitting (\u0026 Other Uses for Yarn!)

Knitting (\u0026 Other Uses for Yarn!)

The Complete Surprise by Cully Swansen proves that the classics taught to us years ago are still pertinent to us on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird. Cully Swansen is very modest about how he learned to knit. He is the grandson of master knitter Elizabeth Zimmermann and son of knitting designer Meg Swansen, so we may […]

Crocheting

Crocheting

Come Celebrate With Us at Village Knitters (click that link for more info….) Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Legacy Aug 9, 1910 – Nov 30, 1999 100 Year anniversary! August 9th – 6 to 9 pm! An…

Things I’d Like to Make from Wool

Things I'd Like to Make from Wool

Learn to Knit

Learn to Knit

Gauge of Yarn: 2.5 st/in horizontal, 3.5 st/in vertical Yarn: Loops and Threads Charisma (from Michaels) Needle: sz 15 (24″ circular needle) Brother Measurements: Shoulder: 20″ Chest: 3…

Knitting Projects and Ideas

Knitting Projects and Ideas

Pattern: Pi Shawl by Elizabeth Zimmerman – Knitter’s Almanac Yarn: 3 Skeins, Sheldridge Farm Soft Touch DK Needles: 5.5mm circular Colour: Pussy Willow Started: August 9, Finished: August 16, 2009 Modifications: None (or \

BABY CHLOTHES

BABY CHLOTHES

This little piece should be at its new home now! It’s Elizabeth Zimmerman’s ever-popular Baby Surprise Jacket. The pattern I used looked like a reproduction of the original 1968 newsle…

Knitting

Knitting

Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Baby Surprise Jacket has become near legendary since its conception in 1968. The jacket is knitted back and forth in garter stitch, then cleverly folded and completed by weaving the shoulder seams. This updated pattern includes Elizabeth’s original Baby Surprise Jacket instructions, original Adult Surprise instructions, and instructions for the new Child’s Surprise jacket (see below). We’ve also added row by row instructions for the Baby Surprise Jacket. Both the Adult and Child’s Surprise are based on the construction of the baby jacket. Cully has included numbers to knit the Baby Surprise Jacket at different gauges and a chart to enable you to knit different sizes at different gauges. The pattern also includes an options section for adding hood, collar and other features such as EZ’s After thought Pocket and more. Technique instruction is also included. Adult pattern requires some figuring.