Celebrate Star Wars with this hat designed to look like the top of the droid BB-8. It’s easier than it looks, with just four rounds of stranded knitting, a few color changes and a bit of duplicate stitch detailing to … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Pastel Winter Mitts
Designed by Ruth Dorrington, these mittens using the yarn Deramores Studio DK which is a wonderfully soft acrylic yarn which has been developed with anti-pilling technology. These pastel mitts will keep you warm and look stylish too!
Level: Beginner
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A Knitting Pattern to Start You Thinking about Bulky Sweaters
The Tartinizza pattern from Lucinda Iglesias is a great simple pattern worked in bulky or super bulky yarn. The pattern itself is only written for one size — a 45-inch chest — but it talks you through the changes … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Wrap in Patons Merino
To give you that extra layer of warmth without the feeling and weight of bulky yarn. This knitted wrap pattern is perfect for accessories on a chill day while keeping you cosy. Patons Merino Extrafine DK is 100% wool … Read More ...
Easy Pencil Pouch Knitting Pattern
One of my favorite back-to-school knitting patterns that I’ve made was a simple pencil pouch worked in self-striping yarn and lined with fun fabric.
This EasyPeasy Pencil Pouch from HandmadeHandsome is slightly more complicated than my pattern in that it … Read More ...
Knit a Scrunchie for Back to School
Little knit accessories are a lot of fun for back to school (and any other time) because they can bring a touch of handmade to any day.
This little gingham knit scrunchie from Sarah Bishop is really cute and can … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Spring In The Air Socks
These cosy socks will keep your feet snug in no time! This pattern uses the yarn both Novita 7 VELJESTÄ and Novita 7 VELJESTÄ Korpi which contains 75% Wool and 25% Polyamide. The softness of the yarn comes from the … Read More ...
How to Knit an Openwork Wrap for the Beach
I’m still kind of bummed we missed our normal beach vacation this year, but if you live near a body of water (or want to pretend you can visit your favorite beach this year) it might be time to knit … Read More ...
Betsy Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I love a good raglan sweater, and this little raglan cardigan for a baby is both simple and adorable.
The Betsy Baby Cardigan from Lion Brand Yarn is a little short sleeved, buttonless cardigan that uses eyelets to shape … Read More ...
Toddler Wrap Sweater Knitting Pattern
It might not feel quite like time to start thinking about sweaters for the kids, but it really is. Cooler weather will be here before we know it, so it pays to have some easy (and cute) patterns at the … Read More ...
Gear Up for Your Pandemic Knitting
I always liked the meme that said something like knitting isn’t just a hobby it’s a post-apocalyptic life skill.
While this isn’t quite the apocalypse, I think a lot of us have found a lot of good reasons for knitting … Read More ...
emPOWER People Design Now in Brioche
Earlier this month I told you about the emPOWER People project, which aims to get people to craft purple cowl/bandanas to start a conversation about social justice and to give people something special to wear when they go to protests … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Stanley the Dachshund
This Dachsund Knitting pattern is available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the “Digital Pattern” option in the drop-down menu to grab the pattern for free.
Another addition to the Dera-Dogs collection, Stanley the Dachshund … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Star Style Cardigan
This Cardi is chunky and fun and the pattern is free, but this little beauty will set you back just under $100 worth of yarn. But It is well worth it, it’s stunningly funky and Boho. This pattern is … Read More ...
Easy Linen Market Bag Knitting Pattern
I’ve been wanting to knit a new market bag for a while now. Probably because I miss going to the market and would love to have a nice new accessory when I go again.
Bags are great to knit in … Read More ...