I guess there’s just enough chill in the air that I’m thinking about shawls and scarves, and if you wan ta new one for the fall it’s time to cast on, even if it’s still warm where you live (or … Read More ...
It’s My Birthday, Knit a Cake!
This is a pretty funny pattern but since it actually is my birthday I couldn’t help but share this knit cake pattern I devised a few years ago.
You could make one for any occasion, and it’s actually a good … Read More ...
Free Pattern: School Scarf
If the students aren’t already back in school where you live I’m sure they will be soon, and there’s nothing better for football season (or whatever other sport you might watch while outside) than a scarf worked up in your … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Freya’s Legwarmers
Knitter Stephanie McIntosh is already thinking about holiday knitting, and Freya’s Legwarmers are the result of a request from her sister-in-law for a very specific sort of legwarmer.
She wanted them to be worked in aran yarn (that’s sort of … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Rickrack Baby Blanket
Not too long ago on Bernat’s Facebook page I remember seeing them ask for help in naming this cute baby blanket pattern. The chosen name was Rickrack Paddywack, which is just as cute as the blanket!
Worked mostly … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Custom-Knit Armwarmers
It wasn’t until people commenting on the new giveaway mentioned that they like knitting fingerless gloves with sock yarn that I remembered my pattern for Custom Knit Armwarmers, which are, of course, made out of sock yarn.
Theses long … Read More ...
Sweater Babe’s Free Cabled Hat Pattern
Every month the Sweater Babe has a pattern that’s available for free for a week or so, and this month’s pattern is a cool cabled hat that, frankly, reminds me of a brain, but in a good way!
The pattern … Read More ...
Another Free(ish) Pattern: Striped Toddler Vest
It’s interesting that I keep happening upon patterns this week where one size is free but others are available for purchase. It’s actually really clever because people can get a peek at what your patterns look like without buying, but … Read More ...
Summer Dishcloth Pattern
I guess it really is the end of summer, because it’s the final week of Lily’s 8 Weeks of Summer dishcloth pattern extravaganza.
The final week focuses on treats for the heat, and the knit dishcloth (link is to a … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Dr. Zoidberg Claws!
OK, this may be the cutest thing I’ve seen all week, and I’ve seen some pretty cute stuff this week. If you’re looking for an easy handmade Halloween costume for an adult this year, grab some red yarn and cast … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Cabled Scarf
A cabled scarf is a great choice for adding a little texture to your winter outfits, and of course a cable is considered “manly” so you can knit a cabled scarf for a guy without him protesting that there’s too … Read More ...
Free(ish) Pattern: Mardi Cardighan
This is, apparently, the week of adorable cardigans (wish someone had told me!), because I found another one for you. The Mardi Cardi from Pickles is a really cute basic raglan cardigan with a few twists.
It’s worked from the … Read More ...
Free Pattern: DROPS Dress with Lace
As if I needed more adorable ideas for stuff to knit for the girl, along comes this super-cute and easy project from DROPS.
Officially called SmåDROPS 23-1 (though they’re looking for better ideas, naturally!), this dress has a garter stitch … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern: Serendipitous Ewe Triforce Socks
If you’re looking for a sock pattern to get your fall started on the right foot (sorry), check out this free pattern from Sandra Singh.
The Serendipitous Ewe Triforce Socks by Angela McNamara are mostly stockinette but feature a two-color … Read More ...
Free Pattern: 4th Doctor Handbag
If you’re at all a fan of knitting geekery, I’m sure you’ve seen patterns for the scarf made famous by the fourth Doctor from the BBC series Doctor Who. I’d love to knit one someday, but I don’t know if … Read More ...
