~ Knitting Patterns by Darlene ~

Hand Painted Yarns from Apple Laine,

Fleece Artist, Hand Maiden and Oceanwind

Opal Sock and Sweater Yarn  

 Manitoba Morning  

adult size medium
Apple Laine Yarn
Apple Pie Collection- -Sunrise
 
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I have to say that among all the brands of sock yarn I have bought, I am so happy to have come across the Apple Laine, and your patterns which feature it. Both the patterns and the yarn are the best I have found.  I will be in touch soon.  Sue

2009 is  United Nations International Year of Natural Fibres

Lilacs
 
Darlene, You have really made my life much better, a brighter sunnier day. Your patterns really taught me to knit and I mean that. like turning on a light, it just made sense.  Jeanie
Coming Soon
Turn your music up
We all have our favorite music.
The music that makes us want to dance and sing.
The music that gives wings to our spirit and fills our heart with joy.
 
We all have spiritual music.
The music within us created by our thoughts.
We create songs of distress, or songs of hope.
We create songs of joy, or songs of sorrow.
When you create the music that fills you with the love of living,
That is-- your music.
Turn it up.
 
Turn up your music.
Let the music rock you.
Let it roar.
Crank the volume.
Turn up your music!!!
 
 Cedar Bark 
A new variation of an old stitch pattern, was created to design the leg of this sock.  Men's size medium
Instructions for men's pattern and cuff variation for women size large
Darlene, I have knitted for about 42 years and yours are some of the best stitch patterns that I have seen.  Have you considered doing a book?  Also your pattern format is beautiful.  Thanks for remembering me on the last pattern and if you have any new ones, please drop me a line.  Karen 
Sunflowers
 
Adult size medium
 
Darlene as usual, you've outdone yourself with these patterns. I think I have them all now and every one that I've worked on so far is absolutely perfect and a delight to knit. Thank you !  Debbi 

 
 Agate Bay
 
Adult size medium
 Thanks so much for sharing all your talents.  A feast for the soul.  Huguette   
Darlene, I received the patterns, thanks a lot. I absolutely love your patterns and can't decide which one to start  first. I love lace patterns and I think yours are absolutely gorgeous. Thanks again! I'll be one of those waiting for the new pattern.  Nhel
Marmalade
 
adult size medium
Sunflowers on the cuff, Sunbeams on the leg and foot.
Adult size medium
 I have checked out your website and found you have the MOST BEAUTIFUL patterns of any site I have seen yet.  Your photography is also stunning.  Bonnie
 Strawberry Wine
 
Adult size medium
knit with Apple Laine- -Apple Pie Collection- -Macintosh
I think I have all of your patterns now. WOW, They are awesome patterns. Easy to understand and very beautiful. 
Rain Bouquet
Storm clouds are rolling.  Before the rain starts falling, the fresh moist air brings the perfume of mixed flowers, fresh green leaves, and new grass. This is Rain's Bouquet.
Apple Laine ---Apple Pie Collection- -Painted Daisy

 
Telkwa 
 
Telkwa, heritage Village, lies at the meeting of the Telkwa and Bulkley Rivers. The green and blue tones of "Sea Breeze  yarn" are almost a perfect match of the glacier fed waters that flow through the village. "Telkwa", sock pattern, displays a new variation of a traditional stitch pattern; created to reflect the gentle, friendly, down home feeling one encounters when touring this very scenic village.  
               
Yukon Rush---Rivers of Gold

Knit with Apple Laine--Apple Pie Collection---Heart of Gold 

"In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer."   Albert Camus
Pussy Willows
 
Sample Knit with Apple Laine---Apple Pie Collection--Vanillia
Pattern for socks and matching scarf
"Hi Darlene, I cannot help but be proud of your accomplishment -  such Beautiful yarn and great patterns!  As a former BC resident (Osoyoos)  I do miss living in BC.  Colorado is my adopted home and a
good place it is too. Lots of yarn and interest in knitting here." Marilyn

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Seven Sisters Mountain Range, British Columbia, Canada
Seven Sisters pattern is dedicated to my two sisters: 
Gladys Haringsma, Langley B.C. and Patricia Wahl, Edmonton, Alberta
 
Yellow Ribbons

Darlene,  Your socks and your presentations never cease to amaze me!!
Your patterns and photos should be viewed all over the world.  Every
time I look at your website, it's like watching a documentary of
colors, patterns and places that make you feel like you're right
there. Everyone should have some of your patterns, they're so elegant,
creative and beautiful.  The showcase of your patterns made with
Apple Laine Yarn is so luscious you can almost taste the colors!!
Hugs, Lauren in Michigan (Who can't wait to buy more!)

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"I have been knitting a very long time and these are the most unique sock patterns I have ever seen"     Franice                                               

Dusk

As the sun sets below the horizon, a stillness spreads over the land, for just a few moments, all is quiet. This, the magicial moment of dust, is my favorite time of the day. Sample knit with Apple Laine--Sunny Days and Lady Blues

"Knit on, with confidence and hope, through all crises."  Elizabeth Zimmerman 1910-1999

Coming Soon
Margaret Jean
A sock design inspired by the memories of my dear mother,
Margaret Jean Allen/Bray
Liquorice Dreams

Sample Knit with Opal Feelings and Apple Laine Liquorice

Northern Sunshine Designs' patterns are available in Braille @ marnott@extremezone.com
These patterns are dedicated to my beautiful niece, Leanne Stevens. 
Leanne received her angel wings at the tender age of 29, after a very heroic battle with cancer. 
Until we met again, fly high honey child.  Love you always and forever.
Darlene 
 

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