Ilga Leja
Classic Knitting Designs for the Handknitter

Dorothy Siemens
Designer Ilga Leja takes her inspiration from many sources to create designs with a timeless style that will be treasured for years to come.

Using texture and colour, and especially handpainted yarns, she has created scarves, stoles, vests, wraps and more! As you can see, she is an avid photographer and took all of the photos of her designs.

Patterns have written instructions in addition to charts.

The patterns are listed by collection name. Follow the links below for detailed listings.
Shipping charges for a single pattern order will be manually adjusted to 2.00 when the order is received.


Mythic Forest Collection

Earth Maiden Follow the links below to full details and colourful pictures of each design.
Ancient Bark
Balsam
Earth Maiden
Lake of the Woods


Shawls and Scarf Collection

Lady of the ForestFollow the links below to full details and colourful pictures of each design.
Brickwork
Diamonds on the Diagonal
Lady of the Forrest
Pink Lady



Summertime Collection

Antique LaceFollow the links below to full details and colourful pictures of each design.
Antique Lace
Fluid Linen
Urban Goddess
Wharf'n Weave