About me
Ruth Nguyen is knit & crochet designer and all-around yarn nerd!. Her designs are inspired by her favorite thingsbooks, music, movies, and naturemany of which are collaborations with beloved indie dyers. If you know the secret to knitting and crocheting while sleeping, let her know. It sure would come in handy with all the designs she's cooking up...
Person of colour
Most or all of my patterns have the following inclusivity features:
- Size inclusive and/or size-independent
How to get in touch with me: For pattern support, I do ask that customers use the email address listed on their pattern.
Can you share my images (attributed, with no edits): Yes
Pronouns: she/her
Finished projects made with my designs
- Submitted 2022-12-27: Jasmine made Fallen Embers (instagram.com)
- Submitted 2022-11-29: Samantha made Wicket Gate Cowl (instagram.com)
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.
39 purchasable patterns
Á Chloris
Á Chloris
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Two Sizes: 59" x 11", 68" x 22.5"
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 310 to 585 yards
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in Chart A patt
- Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
Bilbo's Garden Doily
Bilbo's Garden Doily
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Toy
- For: The home
- Sizing: One Size: 15 1/4" diameter
- Yarn weight: Thread
- Total yardage needed: 200 to 721 yards
- Gauge: 32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in Chart B pattern
- Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 2.35 mm
- Knitting: US 1 - 2.25 mm
Britomart Tam
Britomart Tam
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Hat
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 12 (30 cm) diameter, to fit up to 22 head size
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Total yardage needed: 160 to 180 yards
- Gauge: 24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in Twisted Rib
- Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm
Carolina Promenade
Carolina Promenade
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Other garment
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Three Sizes: 20 (26, 30) / [50 (65, 75) cm] width, 54 (60, 66) / [137 (152.5, 167.5) cm] length
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 610 to 1110 yards
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette St
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
Clair de Lune
Clair de Lune
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Adjustable: 59" wingspan by 40" depth as shown
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 400 to 1000 yards
- Gauge: 24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Chart pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Cluaran Cowl
Cluaran Cowl
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size (adjustable):
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 350 to 400 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Cluaran Hat
Cluaran Hat
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Hat
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Three Sizes: 13.5 (15.75, 18) [34.5 (40, 46) cm] circumference. To fit head size 17-19 (19-21, 21-23) [43-48 (48-53, 53-58)] cm
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 200 to 250 yards
- Gauge: 26 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in Two-Color Brioche
- Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Cluaran Mittens
Cluaran Mittens
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Handwear
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 3 sizes: 6.25 (7.25, 8.25) [16 (18, 21) cm] hand circumference
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 180 to 200 yards
- Gauge: 32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in Two-Color Brioche
- Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm
Photo: Quince & Co.
Cornice
Cornice
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 25 / 63.5cm circumference, 9 / 23 cm depth
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 485 yards
- Gauge: 26 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in cable pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Downstream Tee
Downstream Tee
- Price: $12.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 36 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78) / 91.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178, 188, 198) cm bust
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 886 to 1105 yards
- Gauge: 24 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in Reverse Stockinette Stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm, US 2 - 2.75 mm
Duke of Kent
Duke of Kent
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 22 [56 cm] wide by 90 [229 cm] long
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 1100 to 1200 yards
- Gauge: 24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Chart B
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Ealhswith Hat
Ealhswith Hat
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Hat
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 20" circumference, 8" height
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 160 to 170 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 2 - 2.75 mm
Ealhswith Mittens
Ealhswith Mittens
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Handwear
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 140 to 160 yards
- Gauge: 24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Fallen Embers
Fallen Embers
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Hat
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 18.75 [46 cm] circumference, unstretched, 8 [20 cm] depth. To fit head size 21-23 [52.5-7.5 cm]
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 140 to 160 yards
- Gauge: 27 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches in Chart A
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Knit Picks
Fenestra Shawl
Fenestra Shawl
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Half-Pi version: 54" long × 27" deep, Pi version: 54" diameter
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 880 to 1320 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in Chart B pattern, knit flat, blocked and relaxed
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Fireside Lace Set
Fireside Lace Set
- Price: $6.41
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For:
- Adults
- Children
- Sizing: Hat: 17 ½ (19 ¼, 20 ¾)" / 44.5 (49, 52.5) cm circumference
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 256 to 1024 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Log Stitch worked flat, using larger needles, after blocking
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Abby Lank
Fox Grapes
Fox Grapes
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 26" [66 cm] circumference and 8" [20.5 cm] deep
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: Minimum 1105 yards
- Gauge: 32 stitches and 38.5 rows = 4 inches in colorwork pattern, after blocking
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Glimpses of Autumn
Glimpses of Autumn
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Crochet
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 76 (193 cm) wingspan, 22.5 (57 cm) depth
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 850 to 975 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in Half Double Crochet
- Hooks/needles: 3.75 mm (F)
Glimpses of Winter
Glimpses of Winter
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Crochet
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 76 (193 cm) wingspan, 22.5 (57 cm) depth
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 850 to 950 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in Half Double Crochet
- Hooks/needles: 3.75 mm (F)
Helenental Cowl (Crochet)
Helenental Cowl (Crochet)
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Crochet
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 21 (53 cm) circumference at top edge, 24 (61 cm) depth at deepest point
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: 420 to 500 yards
- Gauge: 15 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in Double Crochet
- Hooks/needles: 4.0 mm (G)
Helenental Cowl (Knit)
Helenental Cowl (Knit)
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 20.5" circumference, 26" depth
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: 280 to 300 yards
- Gauge: 14 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches in Reverse Stockinette Stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm
Hoa Sen Tee
Hoa Sen Tee
- Price: $12.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76) / 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190) cm bust circumference
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: 556 to 1785 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm, US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 4 - 3.5 mm
Le Soir
Le Soir
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Two Sizes: 16" x 71", 18" x 87"
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 750 to 860 yards
- Gauge: 21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in Chart C pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 5 - 3.75 mm
Louver
Louver
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 7¾ (18)" / 19.5 (45.5) cm width
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 685 to 1290 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 32.5 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern, after blocking
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Maltese Bransle
Maltese Bransle
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Handwear
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Two Sizes; to fit 7 (8)/[18 (20) cm] hand circumference
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 110 to 132 yards
- Gauge: 36 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches in Ribbed Columns
- Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm
Photo: Kellie Nuss for Knotions Magazine
Muntins Scarf
Muntins Scarf
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 61.25" x 10.25
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 375 to 400 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch
- Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Noblesse Oblige
Noblesse Oblige
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 58 [145 cm] wingspan by 22 [55 cm] depth
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 515 to 550 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in Chart C pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Nuit d'etoiles
Nuit d'etoiles
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 81.5" wingspan by 30" depth
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 1200 to 1260 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in Chart B pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Photo: Quince & Co
Overland
Overland
- Price: $6.50
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 60 (82)" / 152.5 (208.5) cm wingspan, 23 (40)" / 58.5 (101.5) cm deep at center
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Total yardage needed: 252 to 550 yards
- Gauge: 12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in chart pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 10½ - 6.5 mm
Photo: Abigail Johnson-Ruscansky
Perpetua Cowl
Perpetua Cowl
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Total yardage needed: 495 to 500 yards
- Gauge: 10 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Chart A
- Hooks/needles: US 9 - 5.5 mm
Pyrifolia
Pyrifolia
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Crochet
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Adjustable; 56" wingspan by 16" depth
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 375 to 399 yards
- Gauge: 21 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in Double Crochet
- Hooks/needles: 3.75 mm (F)
Photo: SweetGeorgia Yarns // Tabetha Hedrick
Quiet Bay
Quiet Bay
- Price: $6.41
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 1270 yards
- Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette st or Sparkles patt
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Silence Tee
Silence Tee
- Price: $12.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 37 1/4 (40 1/2, 43 1/2, 46 1/4, 49 1/4, 56) (58 3/4, 64, 66 3/4, 71 1/2, 76, 80 1/2) / [95 (103, 110.5, 123, 131, 142) (151, 162.5, 171.5, 183, 192, 204.5) cm] full bust circumference
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 850 to 1100 yards
- Gauge: 28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette St
- Hooks/needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm, US 2 - 2.75 mm
- Inclusive features: Design contains instructions for size XL and larger
Spanish Waltz
Spanish Waltz
- Price: $12.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
- For: Adults
- Sizing: 32 ½ (36 ½, 40 ½, 44 ½, 48 ½, 52 ½) (56 ½, 60 ½, 64 ½, 68 ½, 72 ½, 76 ½) / [82.5 (92.5, 103, 113, 123, 133.5) (143.5, 153.5, 164, 174, 184, 194.5) cm]
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: 737 to 1743 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette St
- Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 4 - 3.5 mm
Sure on This Shining Night
Sure on This Shining Night
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 76.5 / 194 cm wingspan by 20.5 depth / 52 cm depth
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 930 to 950 yards
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Chart B patt
- Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: SweetGeorgia Yarns // Tabetha Hedrick
Thaw
Thaw
- Price: $7.16
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
- For: Adults
- Sizing: Bust Circumference: 36 ¾ (38 ½, 41 ½, 46 ½, 49 ½, 54 ½, 57 ½, 62 ½, 65 ½, 70 ½, 73 ½, 78 ½) / 93.5 (98, 105.5, 118, 125.5, 138.5, 146, 159, 166.5, 179, 186.5, 199.5) cm
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 800 to 2000 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette st, using larger needles, after blocking
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
Photo: Miss Babs
Vladislav
Vladislav
- Price: $7.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Hat
- For:
- Adults
- Babies
- Sizing: Hat body circumference: 14 (15¼, 16½, 17¾) (19¾, 21¼, 23)/35 (38, 41.5, 44.5) (49.5, 53, 57.5) cm
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: 60 to 180 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Hat body pattern
- Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
Waves of Tory
Waves of Tory
- Price: $8.00
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Shawl/wrap
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 56 / 142 cm wingspan by 36 / 91.5 cm depth
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 550 to 570 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Chart A
- Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Wicket Gate Cowl
Wicket Gate Cowl
- Price: $3.00
- Craft: Crochet
- Category: Scarf/cowl
- For: Adults
- Sizing: One Size: 22" circumference, 6.75" height
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: 215 to 220 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Single Crochet
- Hooks/needles: 4.0 mm (G)