Patterns, projects and techniques
From Donna Druchunas’ new book, Ethnic Exploration, is the Fingerless Mitts pattern.
Donna will be stopping by our blog on April 23rd on her blog tour, be sure to join us! And here’s the free pattern: http://independentstitch.typepad.com/files/ethnicexplorationexcerpt-fingerlessgloves-.pdf
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So you have this cute little knitted, felted or stuffed rabbit and you want to turn him into a Jackalope? I know, I’ve been there, it’s ok.
Well, look no further, here is the free pattern for the antlers! Knit … Read More ...
These adorable stockings are free to knit, click here.
For a listing of free Christmas Stocking patterns in both knitting and crochet, go to Bev’s Country Cottage.
Better hurry, Christmas is right around the corner!… Read More ...
Knit for a doll!
Soulful Hues Random Hobbies and Thoughts blog has two very cute patterns for the American Girl Doll. A halter top and a shrug.
Too cute! And the pattern is free, here: http://soulfulhuesknits.blogspot.com/
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This Silk Cabled Shell designed by Kennita Tully comes from Creative Knitting ENewsletter.
Knit in Brown Sheep Yarn’s Prairie Silks (can still be purchased here: http://www.thesheepshedstudio.com/specialoffers.html). Or, go to Yarndex.com and find suitable alternatives. http://www.yarndex.com/yarn.cfm?yarn_id=598.
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Berroco calls this design Juliana. I call it really cool! I love the drape, and the elegant crossover in the front. Knit in Berroco’s DK weight Ultra Alpaca Light, it would be warm enough for a cool spring evening, … Read More ...
From Classic Elite Yarns. Knit originally in cashmere, then reproduced in Provence 100% Mercerized Egyptian Cotton, this ultra cute baby sweater is easy enough to be worked up in time for Easter (which my sources tell me is April 12). … Read More ...
This is gorgeous! Totally cool and how original? Not a fan of the reds and pinks, but in blues and greens it would work with just about any pair of jeans I own! Or how about a fuzzy, mohair-ish white … Read More ...
Whatever the age of your boys, send them off in Pirate Style with this free hat pattern from Hello Yarn.
Knit with Hauk, a Dale of Norway yarn with water repellant tendencies. There’s a knit-along for this hat too, here: … Read More ...
No, not for baby bunnies, silly. But it sure is cute! Check out this free pattern from Polar Knits. And if you haven’t knit with Polar Knits yarn yet, it is just scrumptious! Take the best of sewing with fleece, … Read More ...
You know you have it. That perfect yarn that you bought with absolutely no idea what it would become, only secure in knowing that it would, someday, reveal to you what it was meant to be. Absolutely no idea what … Read More ...
I LOVE this tote bag. But have to admit the flowers caught my eye. We are soooo very far away from flowers yet…. And what a wonderful bag it would be to take to the farmer’s market (provided, of course, … Read More ...
This is one of those cool projects that you just have to knit…. just because.
Designed by Julie Weisenberger and knit with Lumpy Bumpy yarn by Charlene.
The free pattern is here: http://www.cocoknits.com/knit/garments/accessories/wormscarf.html… Read More ...
Free Soap Holder Pattern from Berroco. You could adapt this for any bathroom/bathtub/shower. Knit in Berroco’s Natur-Lin, a mix of cotton and linen, incorporating the best qualities of each fiber. Coriander is my color…. good thing I can knit fast!… Read More ...
You’ve got the cute little chicks and eggs for your table. You’ve got the chocolate rabbit and marshmallow peeps in the Easter Basket. But do you have the Bunny dishcloth to go with the … Read More ...