Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about gift knitting. Handmade gifts are always special and thoughtful, and nothing beats the warmth and love that goes into a knitted item. This collection of a dozen … Read More ...
It is unbelievable to me that summer is almost over, but as soon as school starts, thinking about the holidays begins.
At least that’s the way it should be if you’re a knitter (or any other type of crafter, I … Read More ...
A couple of years ago I knit my daughter a mermaid tail blanket for Christmas. Hers is pink and purple, and it’s really cute, if I do say so myself.
But if there’s one thing cuter than a little girl … Read More ...
Though Earth Day has already passed, it’s always a good time to honor the earth through crafting.
I love this knit earth pattern from Sara Hall, which is free on Ravelry.
It’s actually rather detailed, and you can make it … Read More ...
I know three French hens are more of a Christmas thing than a spring thing, but chickens are cute to have in your decor all the time, especially if you raise chickens or have a farmhouse-themed decor.
I have been working all fall and as much of winter as we’ve had so far mostly on one gigantic project.
Months ago my daughter and I were at the craft store and she picked a few giant skeins of … Read More ...
All month I’ve been sharing patterns with you to make last-minute gift knitting a little easier. I hope you’ve found some inspiration and maybe knit some great things as well.
Now that we’re down to Christmas Eve eve, there’s not … Read More ...
I’m not British, so I hadn’t heard the story of Kevin the Carrot until reader Nicola Riley sent me her pattern for one.
Apparently Kevin is the star – along with his carrot family – of a television spot … Read More ...
Now that we’re getting rather down to the wire on the holiday season, you might be thinking there’s not anything you still have time to make for holiday gifts.
While we’re definitely looking at things that are smaller over the … Read More ...
I’ve had a pair of leather soles with holes around the edges for a long time. These soles are designed so you can knit a sock and sew it onto the sole for a sturdier, more slipper-like design.
I’ve had … Read More ...
I love little projects that you can knit in whatever color you want, because they’re a great way to use scraps.
These Christmas lights from J.G. Miller on Ravelry are exactly that sort of pattern.
It might be good to … Read More ...
There’s very little I would suggest still knitting for Christmas that involves sock yarn, but I think you could pull of an ornament or two.
Check out these cool sock yarn ornaments from Patons/Yarnspirations.
You need just a little … Read More ...
I was tempted to call this one a tin soldier — or a wool soldier! — but even if you just call it a toy soldier it’s super adorable and easy to knit.
JustJen made this sweet little guy as … Read More ...
I’m completely in love with these adorable amigirumi knit Christmas ball ornaments from Amy Gaines.
There’s a Santa, elf, reindeer, polar bear and penguin (my personal favorite!), which are all between 3 and 5 inches tall.
They’re really quick to … Read More ...
Here’s another great Christmas ornament knitting project you can whip up a bunch of in a hurry. The felted bells from Purl Soho are lovely in singles, or knit and felt a bunch to make a garland or swag (is … Read More ...