Destiny Itano

Patterns using: Knitting

About me

Destiny Itano is multiracial Asian American knitwear designer and knitting teacher, who is also owner/operator of Seattle Yarn, in Seattle, Washington, USA. Her designs reflect her love of texture, color, and story while her shop reflects her love of community and inclusivity.

Person of colour

Most or all of my patterns have the following inclusivity features:

Colour blindness accessible i.e. does not exclusively use colour to convey information
Size inclusive and/or size-independent
Charted and written instructions
Non-gendered

Can you share my images (attributed, with no edits): Yes

Pronouns: she/her

Finished projects made with my designs

Submitted 2022-12-30: Linda Smith made Peaks and Valleys Mitts (jpg image)

Purchasable patterns

Note: All prices shown are listed in US dollars. For designers who sell in US dollars, the prices are accurate. For designers who sell in other currencies, the prices have been converted to US dollars using a recent exchange rate and are therefore approximates.

14 purchasable patterns

Accidental Island

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $8.00
Price ~~$8.00~~ $6.00 (you save $2.00 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: One size (height: 11.5"/29 cm; circumference: 29.25"/74 cm)
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: 300 to 400 yards
Gauge: 23 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in in colorwork, after blocking
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 5 - 3.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Alki Anklet Socks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.00
Price ~~$5.00~~ $3.75 (you save $1.25 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Small (Medium, Large) to fit foot circumference approximately 8 (8.5, 9) inches/20.5 (21.5, 23) cm. Note: as this is an ankle sock, you do not need to account for calf/leg size in determining the correct cast-on for your size
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 400 to 450 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Echo Lake Road

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $8.00
Price ~~$8.00~~ $6.00 (you save $2.00 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One size
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: Minimum 946 yards
Gauge: 16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch, blocked
Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 8 - 5.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Genus Tulipa Cowl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.00
Price ~~$6.00~~ $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: One size, approximate circumference 26" (66 cm); approximate height 10" (25.5 cm)
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 246 to 256 yards
Gauge: 23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches in Tulip Stitch Pattern
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Homestead Gate Socks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.00
Price ~~$5.00~~ $3.75 (you save $1.25 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Small (Medium, Large) to fit foot circumference approximately 8.5 (9, 9.5) inches/20.5 (21.5, 23) cm
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: Minimum 400 yards
Gauge: 36 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Destiny Itano

Kaiha Cowl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.00
Price ~~$5.00~~ $3.75 (you save $1.25 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: One size
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 400 to 430 yards
Gauge: 27.5 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch in the round
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 5 - 3.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Destiny Itano

Kaiha Hat

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.00
Price ~~$5.00~~ $3.75 (you save $1.25 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Hat
For: Adults
Sizing: Teen/Small Adult; Average/Medium Adult; Large Adult
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 400 to 430 yards
Gauge: 25 stitches and 33.5 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 5 - 3.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Lakes to Sound

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.00
Price ~~$7.00~~ $5.25 (you save $1.75 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Small Scarf (blocked size approximately 8" (20 cm) wide by 5' 6" (1.7 m) long) or Large Wrap (blocked size approximately 16" (40 cm) wide by 6' 2" (1.9 m) long)
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 400 to 800 yards
Gauge: 18 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in lace stitch pattern
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Peaks and Valleys Mitts

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.00
Price ~~$5.00~~ $3.75 (you save $1.25 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Small/Medium (Medium/Large) to fit a hand circumference of approximately 7-7.5 inches [17.75-19 cm] (7.5-8 inches [19-20.25 cm])
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 150 to 200 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Power and Parallels

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.00
Price ~~$7.00~~ $5.25 (you save $1.75 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: one size
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 700 to 800 yards
Gauge: 21 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in garter
Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Seaview

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $8.00
Price ~~$8.00~~ $6.00 (you save $2.00 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Small/Medium, Large
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: 300 to 328 yards
Gauge: 22.5 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Sunbreaks

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.00
Price ~~$5.00~~ $3.75 (you save $1.25 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Footwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Small (Medium, Large) to fit foot circumference approximately 8.5 (9, 9.5) inches/21.5 (23, 24) cm
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 300 to 450 yards
Gauge: 32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Tide Pools Hat

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.00
Price ~~$6.00~~ $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Hat
For:
- Adults
- Children
- Babies
Sizing: Size: Small (Medium, Large), finished hat circumference 14.5, (18, 22) cm, to fit head circumference 17-19 (20-22, 23-25) inches/ 36, (46, 56) cm.
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 240 to 280 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches in colorwork, on larger needles, after blocking.
Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Yorisou

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $8.00
Price ~~$8.00~~ $6.00 (you save $2.00 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: one size
Yarn weight: Worsted
Total yardage needed: 900 to 1000 yards
Gauge: 13 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in two-color brioche
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz