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.

Lacy Dream #188

This extremely delicate and feminine shawl has been worked in a hand painted kid mohair, making it a fine piece to wear with a sporty outfit or an evening dress, either way, you can’t fail!

Technique Explored: Working Lace in the Round, Crochet Finishing for Knitters

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

We may Custom-Knit this garment in the color, yarn and length of your choice. An approximate price for hand-knitting this shawl is $150, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and length chosen for this garment. Please contact us at info@helenhamann.com to discuss further details.

 Helen Hamann's Designs.
Helen Hamann's Designs.

Cabled Bag #191

A lovely cabled purse you can knit in a couple of days and wear during a lifetime! Worked using short rows to give it its rounded shape, it has a zipper for full closure and it is fully lined.

Technique Explored: Short Row Shaping, I-Cord

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

We may Custom-Knit this purse in the color, yarn, size, and handles of your choice. An approximate price for knitting the bag is $50, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and size chosen for this bag. Please contact us at info@helenhamann.com to discuss further details.

Crochet Spiral Scarf #187

This scarf is the perfect accessory to make any outfit look trendy and quite fashionable. It may be finished with a scalloped detail or with multicolored mini pom-poms.

Technique Explored: Crochet Stitches, Mini Pom-Poms

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

 We may Custom-Knit this scarf in the color, yarn and length of your choice. An approximate price for hand-crochetting this shawl is $60, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and length chosen for this garment. Please contact us at info@helenhamann.com to discuss further details.

 Helen Hamann's Designs.

Helen Hamann's Designs. Helen Hamann's Designs.

Knitted Draped Poncho with Pleats and Embroidery, $156

Truly a masterpiece, this poncho is the perfect piece for this Autumn/Winter.  Made in exquisite superfine alpaca and painstakingly embroidered around the opening with beads, bugles and silk ribbon, it is completed by pleats on the shoulders which allow the fabric to drape beautifully in the front and back.

The pattern is available directly from Helen Hamann
Wholesale, minimum order of 3, $6.00 each pattern
Retail, $12.00 each pattern

Available custom knit directly from Helen Hamann in the color, yarn, and size of your choice. An approximate price for this service will be $200, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and size chosen for this garment.

Knit Pom-Pom Scarf, #186

Inspired by the pom-poms used to brand alpacas in Peru, this colorful and versatile scarf is ideal to give a touch of color to any outfit.  Knit the scarf for yourself or for that trendy friend... you or she are definitely going to love it!

 Helen Hamann's Designs.

The pattern is available directly from Helen Hamann
Wholesale, minimum order of 3, $4.50 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 will be $150, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and size chosen for this garment.

Helen Hamann's Designs. Helen Hamann's Designs.

Mile-Long Knitted Lace Scarf, 101

This is the accessory you will want to wear for every occasion.  Light-weight, yet very warm; classy, yet unpretentious; extremely versatile—it can be worn with jeans and a turtle neck or accompanying an evening dress.

The pattern is available directly from Helen Hamann
Wholesale, minimum order of 3, $4.50 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 will be $100, but this will of course depend on the type of yarn used and size chosen for this garment.

Helen Hamann's Designs.

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