Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
I love projects that combine different needle crafts, like knitting and crochet or knitting and embroidery.
The Coffee Queen coffee cup cozy from LiliaCraftParty includes both a simple knitting stitch and easy embroidery for a project that beginners to either … Read More ...
Leisure Arts’ Dreamy Baby Wraps collection of baby afghans include nine knit designs from Mary Maxim’s Best of Mary Maxim collection.
Ribbed Shells Blanket, Lovey Baby Blanket, Rainbow Entrelac Blanket, Double Hearts Blanket, Garter and Slip Stitch Blanket, Striped … Read More ...
Dress up 18″ dolls
with these stylish knit designs!
Get quick-knit patterns to make 8 complete outfits for 18″ dolls with Fun Fashions. This pattern book simplifies the previously tedious and time-consuming aspects of knitting doll clothes, like stitching
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 … 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 ...
