Helen Hamann Designs by Helen Hamann, Alpaca knitted fashion designer, Peru Tours, Helen Hamann's Chocolate Fashion Collection
Helen Hamann, a native of Peru, an internationally know knitwear designer and alpace enthusiast, teacher and author.
Original alpaca knitwear fashions and wearable art by Helen Hamann
Peru tours for alpaca enthusiasts, knitters, fiber artists, and eco and cultural tourists.
Knitting and fashion design classes seminars retreats by Helen Hamann
Andean Inspired Knits by Helen Hamann
Original knitting patterns by Helen Hamann
Needle arts shop partners for your shopping convenience.
Alpaca breeders, alpaca enthusiasts, hobbists, alpaca yarns and spinning
Links of common interest from Helen Hamann

Helen Hamann's Original Knitting Patterns

For the discriminating knitter desiring a sophisticated and contemporary look, Helen Hamann is proud to present her own line of patterns. These are beautifully printed with professionally photographed covers on heavy glossy stock, representative of the quality and workmanship that is the Helen Hamann hallmark.

Gradations Knitted Scarf original pattern by Helen Hamann

Gradations Knitted Scarf, #199

A staple for every wardrobe, this scarf is sure to be a piece you will wear time and again. Worked in double knitting in scrumptious Suri Alpaca, it has seventeen segments separated by simple lace. Each segments gradiates in color from dark to light and back to dark.

The pattern is available directly from Helen Hamann
Wholesale, minimum order of 3, $4.5 each pattern
Retail, $9.00 each pattern

Available custom knit directly from Helen Hamann in the color, yarn, and size of your choice. An approximate price for this service is $120, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and length chosen for this scarf.


Oversized Knitted Tote, #160

This Oversized Tote is the ideal piece to haul your knitting wherever you may go.Worked in Miracle from Classic Elite (50% alpaca, 50% tencel), it is sure to be a favorite among all knitting aficionados.The piece is lined and its sturdy structure makes it a long-lasting item to accompany you for many years to come.

The pattern is available directly from Helen Hamann
Wholesale, minimum order of 3, $4.5 each pattern
Retail, $9.00 each pattern

Available custom knit directly from Helen Hamann in the color, yarn, and size of your choice. An approximate price for this service is $250, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and the size chosen for the tote.

Oversized knitted tote original pattern by Helen Hamann

Oversized knitted tote original pattern by Helen Hamann


Reversible Knit Cardigan Sweater original pattern by Helen Hamann

Reversible Knit Cardigan Sweater original pattern by Helen Hamann

Reversible Knit Cardigan, #202

This simple reversible cardigan is knit up twice: once in the Main Color (The Alpaca Yarn Co. Classic Alpaca-100% Superfine Alpaca) and once in the Cordinating Color (The Alpaca Yarn Co. Glimmer-95% Baby Alpaca and 5% Polyester).  The CC has sleeves, front and back 2" longer than the MC.  The CC cardigan is placed inside the MC cardigan with wrong sides facing thus making it revesible.  This open cardigan has no trim work or buttons, making this a very simple first sweater project.

The pattern is available directly from Helen Hamann
Wholesale, minimum order of 3, $4.5 each pattern
Retail, $9.00 each pattern

Available custom knit directly from Helen Hamann in the color, yarn, and size of your choice. An approximate price for this service is $250, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and size chosen for this garment. Please contact us at info@helenhamann.com to discuss further details.


Woven Yoke Wrap, #162

This is a variation of the popular Embroidered Yoke Wrap from Andean Inspired Knits. Instead of embroidering the yoke with flowers, it has been woven using the surface weaving technique in a selection of delicious jewel tones… truly scrumptious!

The pattern is available directly from Helen Hamann
Wholesale, minimum order of 3, $6 each pattern
Retail, $12 each pattern

Available custom knit directly from Helen Hamann in the color, yarn, and size of your choice. An approximate price for this service is $400, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and size chosen for this garment. Please contact us at info@helenhamann.com to discuss further details.

Woven and Knit Yoke Wrap original pattern by Helen Hamann

Woven and Knit Yoke Wrap original pattern by Helen Hamann


Beaded Crochet Shawl original pattern by Helen Hamann

Beaded Crochet Shawl, #107

A wonderful piece to go with you everywhere, every season, this beautifully crocheted shawl has smaller beads in the body and larger beads in the fringes, which are longer than normal. Very easy to crochet and a delight to wear.

The pattern is available directly from Helen Hamann
Wholesale, minimum order of 3, $4.5 each pattern
Retail, $9 each pattern

Available custom knit directly from Helen Hamann in the color, yarn, and size of your choice. An approximate price for this service is $120, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and size chosen for this garment. Please contact us at info@helenhamann.com to discuss further details.


Ruffled Knitted Collaret, #176

This extremely delicate and feminine collaret is the ideal piece to wear with a tailored suit or a ‘T’ dress. Exquisitely knitted in a lace pattern in Suri Alpaca.

The pattern is available directly from Helen Hamann
Wholesale, minimum order of 3, $4.5 each pattern
Retail, $9 each pattern

Available custom knit directly from Helen Hamann in the color, yarn, and size of your choice. An approximate price for this service is $120, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and size chosen for this garment. Please contact us at info@helenhamann.com to discuss further details.

Ruffled Knitted Collaret original pattern by Helen HamannRuffled Knitted Collaret original pattern by Helen Hamann

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