About Me
- Lorna Pearman
- 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!!!
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Midnight Poppies
Midnight Poppies begins with a Supple Rib that has a lot of stretch for a comfortable fit and is knit in Malabrigo Worsted Merino for softness. Soft and comfortable with a pop of color to brighten up a cold winter’s day, this hat is also a quick knit and great for last minute gift giving.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Koru
The Koru (Māori for loop or coil) is a spiral shape based on the appearance of a new
unfurling silver fern frond. It is an integral symbol in Māori art, carving and tattooing,
where it symbolizes new life, growth, strength and peace. I chose an Embossed Moss Stitch ribbing, then charted out unfurling fern fronds for the body of
the hat. I topped the hat with “fern fronds”, working tendrils using Cat Bordhi’s method,
adapted from Annie Modesitt’s technique.
Friday, February 25, 2022
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Orion's Boob Hat
I love this hat so much!!! I improvised for this one, made a few notes in case I want to do it again.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Friday, January 28, 2022
Shae Bob
A Chevron Rib begins this easy to knit hat, and the body is simple purl and knit triangles giving the hat a squishy soft texture that has a lot of stretch.
Friday, January 14, 2022
Orion's Heaven and Stars
Just finished these for my grandson Orion as a Christmas gift. The pattern is by Tara Jon Manning. First photo is the back, second photo is the front view. Quick to knit but the details were time consuming although fun to do using duplicate stitch. I already had the moon buttons so they were an obvious choice. My daughter loves them.
Friday, January 29, 2021
Estimating Yardage for Projects
This calculator is wonderful for estimating yardage for a new project, whether you want to purchase some beautiful yarn for a sweater, blanket or something else but haven't chosen a pattern yet, but also if you are a desiger and have yarn on hand and need to know if it is enough to complete your design. Here is the link...
https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/secure-html/onlineec/knittingCalculator.asp#knitCalcResults
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Monday, May 18, 2020
Woodland Spirits Hat Pattern
Nature Spirits are the guardians of Mother Earth. They are believed to
exist on a different dimension than humans but can freely travel to our
dimension. This usually occurs around Spring or Fall when Nature is in a stage
of transition. The large cable is made of lacy leaves vining their way between
2 meandering forest paths and is repeated 4 times around the hat. Embroidery is
done once the knitting is complete in a bright green, reminiscent of moss and new
Spring growth emerging from the Forest floor. Available here and on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woodland-spirits-hat
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Elvish Baby Hat
My grandson Soul looking very elf-like in the Elvish Baby Hat.
Elvish Kids Hat
Peregrine, a cute little Elfling at the Quarter Stitch Yarn Shop in New Orleans.
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
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
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
Sue Wineland's adorable grandaughter Margaret
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
Jaylen is fun to knit for...he loves to wear what I knit him!
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
Hand knit hat in Noro Silk Garden using Nancy Lindberg's "Headband, Hat, Helmet" pattern.

