About me
Mindy is a knitting pattern designer based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. She designs patterns for all types of accessories: shawls, socks, hats, cowls, and so on. Her patterns always include both charted and written instructions when necessary. A number of her shawl patterns also include a separate PDF with row by row stitch counts. Mindy lives with her husband and two teenagers and works part time at a local yarn store.
Most or all of my patterns have the following inclusivity features:
- Charted and written instructions
How to get in touch with me: mindy@mindywilkesdesigns.com
Can you share my images (attributed, with no edits): Yes
Pronouns: she/her
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.
49 purchasable patterns
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Airish Shawl
Airish Shawl
- Price: $7.25
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 73" wingspan, 33" deep
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 800 yards
- Gauge: 23 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Ameliamont
Ameliamont
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 250 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Knitscene/Harper Point Photography
Arnica Shawl
Arnica Shawl
- Price: $7.99
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 68" wide along curved lower edge and 12½" deep at center
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 400 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on smaller needle
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Athalia
Athalia
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: 990 yards
- Gauge: 15 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in St st
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
Photo: Juju Vail
Baya
Baya
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One size: 144 cm / 56½ wide by 26 cm / 10¼ deep at central point. Border: 20 cm / 8 deep
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in garter stitich
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Zen Yarn Garden/Roxanne Yeun
Bellbrook
Bellbrook
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 400 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in rib pattern after blocking
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Brunswick
Brunswick
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 700 yards
- Gauge: 23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in lace
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Elakala Cowl
Elakala Cowl
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 420 yards
- Gauge: 29 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Photo: Carrie Bostick Hoge
Everly Shawl
Everly Shawl
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 78" [198 cm] wingspan and 9" [23 cm] deep
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 663 yards
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with smaller needles
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 8 - 5.0 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Flower Moon
Flower Moon
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 400 yards
- Gauge: 21 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Jocelyn Elzer
Gauley Socks
Gauley Socks
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Footwear
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 71/2 (81/2)" foot circumference and 9 (91/2)" long from back of heel to tip of toe: foot and leg length are adjustable, however, adjustments may change yarn requirements. Socks shown measure 71/2".
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 1155 yards
- Gauge: 30 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in St st
- Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Guyandotte Cowl
Guyandotte Cowl
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 500 yards
- Gauge: 24 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: 500 to 520 yards
- Gauge: 15 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
- Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm, US 9 - 5.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Haverhill
Haverhill
- Price: $7.25
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 750 yards
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Holden
Holden
- Price: $7.25
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 430 to 800 yards
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 5 - 3.75 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Hunter's Moon
Hunter's Moon
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 425 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
- Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Jenara Shawl
Jenara Shawl
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 440 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Laidley
Laidley
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 815 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Stitch Sprouts
Lesage Shawl
Lesage Shawl
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 88" wide and 17½" deep
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 500 yards
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Garter Stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Lissabon Socks
Lissabon Socks
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Footwear
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 7 (8)" circumference
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 350 yards
- Gauge: 32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Long Night
Long Night
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 430 yards
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 8 - 5.0 mm
Mellifluous
Mellifluous
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: 285 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in Lace St
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Nestlow Cowl
Nestlow Cowl
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 230 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Nestlow Hat
Nestlow Hat
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Hat
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 18½" (20¼", 22") to fit 20½"(22", 24") head circumference
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 130 to 170 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Once In A...
Once In A...
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 400 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Pink Moon
Pink Moon
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 650 yards
- Gauge: 23 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Psithurism
Psithurism
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size
- Yarn weight: Bulky
- Total yardage needed: 330 yards
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch, blocked
- Hooks/needles: US 10 - 6.0 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Quiet Life
Quiet Life
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 515 yards
- Gauge: 10.5 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 9 - 5.5 mm
Photo: SweetGeorgia
Rainelle
Rainelle
- Price: $6.36
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: 600 yards
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in Garter stitch, after blocking
- Hooks/needles: US 9 - 5.5 mm
Photo: Harrisville Designs/Caro Sheridan
ROLLINSFORD Shawl
ROLLINSFORD Shawl
- Price: $5.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 535 yards
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Ronceverte
Ronceverte
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Bulky
- Total yardage needed: 250 to 300 yards
- Gauge: 11 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 10½ - 6.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Rookwood
Rookwood
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 650 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Roselette Cowl
Roselette Cowl
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 470 yards
- Gauge: 32 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Rosemount Shawl
Rosemount Shawl
- Price: $7.25
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 720 yards
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Sap Moon
Sap Moon
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 670 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Scapolite Shawl
Scapolite Shawl
- Price: $7.99
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 58" wide and 28½" tall.
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: 700 yards
- Gauge: 15 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in cable patt on smaller needle
- Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm, US 9 - 5.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Sisley
Sisley
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 400 yards
- Gauge: 28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Snow Moon
Snow Moon
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 410 yards
- Gauge: 42 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 1½ - 2.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Springwater Shawl
Springwater Shawl
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: small (large)
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 250 to 475 yards
- Gauge: 23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Strawberry Moon
Strawberry Moon
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 380 to 400 yards
- Gauge: 24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Sweet Tea Scarf
Sweet Tea Scarf
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 400 yards
- Gauge: 21 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Sweet Tea Slouch
Sweet Tea Slouch
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Hat
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 16.5 in band circumference
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 200 yards
- Gauge: 21 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
The Magic Hour
The Magic Hour
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 400 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Thunder Moon
Thunder Moon
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Maximum 400 yards
- Gauge: 26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Vinson Cowl
Vinson Cowl
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 260 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
WhyNot Socks
WhyNot Socks
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Footwear
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 7.5 (9) inch [19 (23) cm] circumference
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 370 to 400 yards
- Gauge: 32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, after blocking
- Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Willow Wood
Willow Wood
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 485 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Winterdeep Cowl
Winterdeep Cowl
- Price: $6.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 450 yards
- Gauge: 26 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in daisy stitch, lightly blocked
- Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Photo: Mindy Wilkes
Wolf Moon
Wolf Moon
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: one size
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 450 yards
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 10½ - 6.5 mm