Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
There is something incredibly touching about a handmade teddy bear, especially when it has been knitted with the purpose of bringing comfort to someone who needs it most. This free Trauma Teddy knitting pattern from CraftBits is one of those … Read More ...
A provisional cast on is a temporary knitting cast on that keeps your stitches live so you can come back to them later. It is useful for seamless scarves, folded hems, sock toes, cowls, sweater edges, pockets, and projects where … Read More ...
Every knitter has a stash. Some of us have a neat little basket. Some of us have a “please don’t open that cupboard too quickly” situation. So a book called Knitting Stylish Stuff from Your Stash already feels like it … Read More ...
This swirly square stitch knitting pattern from Studio Knit is a lot of fun, and it looks kind of complicated without being difficult at all.
The swirly nature of the block comes from regularly placed increases, as the pattern is … Read More ...
There is something very sweet about vintage baby knitting patterns, especially the ones that still feel wearable today. This Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has that lovely old-fashioned charm without looking fussy or too dated, which … Read More ...
Illusion knitting is one of the knitting skills that I haven’t done a lot with, but it looks like it would be fun and the effect is really cool.
Basically illusion knitting is done by working in two color ridges … Read More ...
There is something especially lovely about a knitting pattern that keeps things simple. No dramatic shaping, no tiny fiddly details that make you question your life choices halfway through, just a practical little project that does what it says it … Read More ...
I feel like I’ve had garter stitch on the brain a lot lately, but I’m also, as always, interested in simple knit-purl patterns that can look really interesting without a whole lot of work.
There are so many of these … Read More ...
It seems like there is no end to demand for cute and easy to knit baby blanket knitting patterns (lots of people have been checking out this post about how to knit a baby blanket recently), so let’s take a … Read More ...
Babies like the simple things, including when it comes to toys. While it’s lots of fun to knit elaborate projects for babies (and others!), it’s also totally fine to knit simple things. Baby might just end up liking the more … Read More ...
This is one of those projects where I don’t even know what to say about it other than it’s stunning and amazing and I don’t know if I would have the skill for it but if I made it I … Read More ...
Nothing says Halloween quite like candy corn, and this free knitting pattern for a Candy Corn Beanie and Booties set captures that sweet, nostalgic vibe perfectly. It’s playful, festive, and just the right kind of handmade project to celebrate autumn’s … Read More ...
Knitting for babies and toddlers is so satisfying because the projects are generally pretty small (for garments, anyway) and it’s easy to make them look fancy without a lot of extra work on your part.
The Growing Garden Cardigan by … Read More ...
Looking for the perfect seasonal knitting project? The Pumpkin Beanie Hat free pattern is just the thing to bring some handmade charm to your fall wardrobe. Whether you’re dressing up for Halloween, heading to a pumpkin patch, or simply want … Read More ...
I feel like there are a lot of things in knitting that seem hard until you do them. Everything from cable knitting to lace to knitting socks just sounds hard and weird until you try it. Once you understand what’s … Read More ...