Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Now here’s a Halloween project that’s equal parts whimsical and practical—the Free Knitting Pattern for a Flying Witches Bookmark. If you’re like me and can never have too many bookmarks tucked into your knitting books, novels, or even cookbooks, … Read More ...
If your knitting needles are itching for something a little edgier this spooky season, this Free Knitting Pattern for a Halloween Skull Beanie is just the ticket. It’s bold, it’s fun, and it’s exactly the kind of statement piece that … Read More ...
Looking for the perfect seasonal knitting project? The Pumpkin Beanie Hat free pattern is just the thing to bring some handmade charm to your fall wardrobe. Whether you’re dressing up for Halloween, heading to a pumpkin patch, or simply want … Read More ...
If you’re after a quick Halloween knit that brings just the right amount of spook without overcomplicating your life, this Free Knitting Pattern for a Spooky Halloween Beanie is worth a look.
The pattern itself is simple enough for confident … Read More ...
I feel like there are a lot of things in knitting that seem hard until you do them. Everything from cable knitting to lace to knitting socks just sounds hard and weird until you try it. Once you understand what’s … Read More ...
I’ve been saving this sweater knitting pattern to share with you for a long time but I thought it would be appropriate to do around Banned Books Week, which is in October, and it’s good timing on my part because … Read More ...
I used to be a knitter exclusively, and it took me many, many years (and finally learning how to knit while holding the yarn in my left hand) before I could crochet at all. But once you get it, it’s … Read More ...
We’ve reached the portion of summer where I live where the heat is just an insult. I don’t want to go outside for any reason and the only thing I want to do is think about how it’s going to … Read More ...
Knitwear designers can get inspiration from almost anything when it comes to re-creating a color scheme, an image or a texture in stitches. Sometimes the inspiration isn’t always obvious in the finished project, but sometimes it’s more literal.
That’s the … Read More ...
I’m trying to include more knits for kids in my posts because I know a lot of people do a lot of their knitting for the little ones in their lives.
This child’s striped vest from Lion Brand Yarn is … Read More ...
Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to do with self-striping and color changing yarns. And sometimes the best option is just to throw two different colorways together and make it even more stripey.
That was the approach … Read More ...
When I knit socks (which sadly I have not done in a while; need to get a new pair on the needles soon!) I generally stick to pretty simple designs and colorwork that isn’t all that detailed.
Don’t get me … Read More ...
I don’t share patterns for kids clothes nearly often enough (probably because my teen long ago aged out of kid sizes) but I’m going to try to make more of an effort for those of you who are knitting for … Read More ...
Linen stitch is one of my favorite knitting stitch patterns that, every time I use it in a project, I think about how I don’t use it often enough.
It’s an easy stitch to make, with slip stitches done with … Read More ...
It’s well known (among knitters, anyway) that knitters seem to love chickens as a motif and a subject of our knitting projects. The Emotional Support Chicken and all the other chicken knitting patterns are just the beginning of our devotion … Read More ...