Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Holiday clean-up just got easier or, at least prettier, when you use any of these knit dishcloths. Dishcloths for Special Days has an array of holiday icons arranged in these quick-to-knit project patterns. Choose the ones that you like the … Read More ...
Many years ago I knit a little swatch in the round for a project, that just happened to be the right size to fit my daughter as an arm warmer. It didn’t have a thumb hole or anything, but she … Read More ...
If you’re looking for a super fun pattern to knit for yourself or for a gift, check out these super comfy and colorful scrunchy legwarmers from My Poppet Makes.
They use a multicolored yarn in medium weight, but you could … Read More ...
Vintage knitting patterns are hard to find, thrown away years ago by so many people not knowing their true value. Vintage patterns are classic, easy to follow and make up beautifully, You often find vintage patterns are patterns that are … Read More ...
I am a little obsessed with knit vests. They are just so cute, and way faster than a full sweater (see you later, sleeve island!) and they are the perfect thing for layering. Over a T-shirt or dress, under a … Read More ...
By now you’ve probably seen the amazing Olympics sweater Tom Daley was knitting during his time in Tokyo. From what I can gather from pictures, it looks like he did the colorwork — a class British Olympic team logo and … Read More ...
Sometimes when you are a new knitter or you are trying to get someone started as a knitter, it can be difficult to pick patterns that will be easy enough for you/them to be successful with but that also aren’t … Read More ...
I don’t have the greatest level of comfort when it comes to math, but I know that it’s necessary when it comes to knitting, especially if you want to design or make patterns your own.
The Plain Summer V Top … Read More ...
Linen stitch and half linen stitch are stitch patterns that were just made for using multicolored yarn. The slip stitches break up the colors and make your project look more complicated than it is, and I think the knitting … Read More ...
The McInness cardigan from Lion Brand Yarn is the perfect thing to knit this time of year for easy layering. It’s a long, sleeveless cardigan that’s great for slipping on over a long-sleeved shirt when it’s cooler or a sundress … Read More ...
This cabled headband/earwarmer is a great easy project for people new to knitting cables, or a quick project for gift knitting.
It uses worsted weight yarn and a repeating cable pattern across the length of the headband.
The pattern is … Read More ...
I love scarves and shawls and often wear mine throughout the year, but it is nice to have a few knit accessories that are made for the warmer months.
The Alcea Cowl by Hannah Maier for Knit Picks is just … Read More ...
Now more than ever I think most of us who knit or do other fiber arts are aware of their mental health benefits. We see a reduction in stressful feelings, an ability to control something, which can be powerful, and … Read More ...
I love a big shawl that can be worn lots of different ways. They can be scarf like, or almost like a blanket, and they’re a super simple way to jazz up a plain outfit.
The Cosmos Textured Knit Wrap … Read More ...
This week it’s cold again where I live, and I know a lot of the United States has been colder than it should be for the last few days as I write this.
There might not be time to knit … Read More ...