About Me

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Dexter, Oregon, United States
I am a self-employed knitter/designer and photographer. I strive to write unique designs inspired by nature, folklore, magic, Fairies and Elves, and I find a lot of inspiration from symbolism and traditions in cultures throughout history. I also love to photograph nature on an intimate level. As a Master Gardener I raise garden starts each spring to sell locally, and I am also a musician in the band Zayante. You can find me on Ravelry as Peargirl and our band Zayante can be found on Soundcloud..

About purchasing patterns...

All patterns are listed alphabetically within categories, and are available by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button for each pattern. You will receive an e-mail from knitpixie@msn.com usually within 24 hours with the pattern attached, ready for you to download and print. You may also purchase through Ravelry~ http://www.ravelry.com/stores/lorna-pearman-designs for automatic download. You can also find Peargirl Knits on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peargirlknits. There are no refunds on patterns. Happy knitting!!!

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Merry Knitter's Christmas Ornament

Are you looking for a quick, last minute gift for a knitting friend? I ended up making 4 of these...they are quick, easy and don't cost a lot of money to make. I found the square glass ornaments at Ben Franklin, $6.99 for a pack of 4. I used Bryson Rosewood Seaming Pins for the knitting needles, a pack of 10 costs around $7.00...and, of course, leftover sock yarn. I did find that all seaming pins are not created equal...I hand to sand some of the tips down slightly to get them to fit under the top edge, and then I used a crochet hook to position everything where I wanted them. When I wound the miniature ball of yarn, I used a little tacky glue to keep the ball from unwinding before placing in the ornament. 
HAVE A VERY MERRY KNITTER'S CHRISTMAS!!!

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Knitting For Peace Prayer Flags

I've always wanted to knit my own Peace Prayer Flags, and so this was my summer project...to design and knit these, and here they are! The pattern can be purchased on this blog, or from Ravelry for auto download.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Great Grand Sun Hat, Adult Size

This cotton sun hat is now sized for adults, and looks nice with a contrasting band. 


Thursday, March 27, 2014

Great Grand Sun Hat

Designed for my great-grandson, Damien, this pattern is now available, in 4 sizes for babies, children and adults. Featuring Tahki Cotton Classic yarn, the slipped stitches and small cables keep the knitting interesting and fun. 


Saturday, March 15, 2014

Torch Lily

Torch Lily is my new design featuring Malabrigo Rios, a wonderful superwash Merino. A slip stitch pattern is used for the body of the hat, and Fair Isle while shaping the crown, the pattern provides plenty of interest for the knitter as well as beautiful texture. Well written instructions and a colorful chart are included. A special thank you to my friend Lauri for modeling this design. 

Monday, February 3, 2014

Peargirl Knits Pattern Sale

All of my patterns are on sale now through Feb. 14th from Ravelry or at The Knit Shop in Eugene. Be sure to enter the coupon code TKS2014 or mention it if you come into the shop. Gnomish, pictured above, is a new design and is included in the sale, as is my group patterns Titania's Flower Fairies and Two Rabbit's Pantheon of Bunnies. Now is the time to stock up. Happy Knitting! 

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Free Patterns from Peargirl Knits

A free crochet pattern ~ 'Bell of Mindfulness'
This pattern is an easy crochet, featuring a discontinued yarn, Berroco Seduce. The length is crocheted, the beads sewn on, and then the brass bell is added. Beautiful to hang in a window, where the light will shine through the beads. 

This pattern is available as a free download from my Ravelry Pattern Store:
"Listen, listen. This wonderful sound brings me back to my true self".
~Thich Nhat Hanh
Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2014, I hope you enjoy!!!
~ Lorna



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Elvish Baby Hat

Elvish Baby Hat
My grandson Soul looking very elf-like in the Elvish Baby Hat.

Elvish Kids Hat

Elvish Kids Hat
Peregrine, a cute little Elfling at the Quarter Stitch Yarn Shop in New Orleans.

Om Slouch Hat

Om Slouch Hat
A comfy, slouchy hat sure to look good on even those who think they don't look good in hats.

Oregon's Old Growth Hat

Oregon's Old Growth Hat
Knit in Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande Tweed for softness, with a beautiful cabled fabric for texture, this hat will keep your head and ears warm in the coldest temperatures.

Just Sleeves and A Hood Shrug

Just Sleeves and A Hood Shrug
The hood in this shrug pattern is tall and deep enough to not pull up on the shoulders for a very comfortable fit.

Clown Fish Love Anemones

Clown Fish Love Anemones
Sue Wineland's adorable grandaughter Margaret

My great-nephew, Charles Alexander Brown in his Bunny Hat

My great-nephew, Charles Alexander Brown in his Bunny Hat
He was the source of inspiration for my first design, the Chocolate Bunny Baby Hat, photoed here wearing the original.

My grandson Jaylen in his Spider Boy Hat

My grandson Jaylen in his Spider Boy Hat
Jaylen is fun to knit for...he loves to wear what I knit him!

Ivy Headband

Ivy Headband
My granddaughter, Skyla, modeling her headband that I knit for her.

My beautiful great-granddaughter Savannah Rain in her Noro hat with my granddaughter Katia

My beautiful great-granddaughter Savannah Rain in her Noro hat with my granddaughter Katia
Hand knit hat in Noro Silk Garden using Nancy Lindberg's "Headband, Hat, Helmet" pattern.