Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
I love Jimi Knits’ patterns. They’re just so cheerful and bright and make me think of better days ahead.
That’s especially true with her newly released Highbury Halter pattern, which was designed for the Yarningham Yarn Festival guide book last … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully comforting about a teddy bear, isn’t there? During the teddy bear hunt trend, people all around the world began placing bears in their windows so children walking or driving through the neighbourhood could spot them along … Read More ...
As we were scrambling around that last weekend when we left the house somewhat normally (which was less than three weeks ago!) I decided I wanted to start a new knitting project that would be my “isolation project” (though the … Read More ...
There are so many ways we can help others in this time, from monetary donations to sewing masks and making blankets and other items.
It’s always true when it comes to charity knitting but maybe even more so now: check … Read More ...
Now that we’ve covered Easter bunnies and chicks, why not knit up some eggs, too?
Little Red Window has a cute collection of Easter egg knitting patterns. Some of them are solid, some have little bands of Fair Isle. … Read More ...
I was looking at Easter knitting pattern on Ravelry and I saw this adorable tiny Easter chick from Amanda Berry and I just had to share it.
This Easter knitting pattern from Amanda Berry is absolutely adorable! The tiny Easter … Read More ...
We all could use something cute and cuddly in our lives right now, right? A couple of my friends have gotten puppies during isolation (bless them) but for the rest of us, maybe a knit bunny will suffice?
This super … Read More ...
I know it’s not quite the season for a big bulky knit in the northern part of the world, but there’s nothing like a simple, beautiful knit when you need a little comfort.
The Gentle cardigan by Brandi Cheyenne Harper … Read More ...
As more of us are staying home and trying not to leave the house, you may find that you will run out of some supplies or want to conserve what you have by making your own items to supplement.
One … Read More ...
I love the happy little cats covering the Cascading Kittens sweater by Claire Slade. It’s a short-sleeved (though that can be adjusted), top-down, circular yoke sweater worked mostly in colorwork cats.
She used two colors of worsted weight wool but … Read More ...
These days I think we’re all thinking about using the yarn and other supplies we already have at home (even as we want to support the yarn and fiber arts community) and small projects that use leftovers from other … Read More ...
If you’re home and looking for a new knitting project, or, you know, it’s Tuesday and you’re looking for a new knitting project, a new edition of Knitty just dropped. It’s a little small — just 10 patterns and a … Read More ...
I know a lot of people are on edge because of all the bad news in the world right now. We are hunkering down in our homes and turning to knitting for comfort.
Of course the knitting community will suffer … Read More ...
Maybe a turn is more accurate than a twist, but the Plication mitts by Elizabeth Felgate use Garter Stitch, short rows and clever folding to make mitts with shifting stitches.
The pattern has four different sizes and you can use … Read More ...
I’m starting to feel like knitting things for warmer weather as the temperature is slowly starting to creep up where I live, which means lighter weight fabrics and more lace are on the horizon.
The Thames shawl by Janina Kallio … Read More ...