Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Every year in February, Mason-Dixon Knitting encourages knitters to “Bang out a Sweater” with a quick sweater knitalong.
This year the garment in question is the Revolution, which isn’t really one sweater at all, but a whole interchangeable … Read More ...
I love big shawls in just about any kind of shape or stitch pattern. They’re so nice to use for an extra layer of warmth inside and out from fall through spring.
The Fall Berries Shawl from Red Heart uses … Read More ...
For some reason we’ve been having a somewhat cool and really rainy August here in Arkansas, so as much as I want to hang onto the warm weather I’m also already thinking about fall and winter.
I love to do … Read More ...
While I’m still deep in thinking about summer knitting, Knitty has moved on to thinking early fall already.
Just days after summer’s official start I’m not ready to think about colorwork cowls, giant shawls or cozy hats, but … Read More ...
I love this simple little pattern for a loom knit coffee cup cozy worked in red, white and blue yarn from This Moment is Good. It’s a project that’s small enough you can still have it done in time for … Read More ...
Lately I have been stalking around on Ravelry for summery tops and garments for spring, never mind that I’m deep in a knitting project I’d really like to finish while the weather is still right for me to wear it.… Read More ...
Something about this 18 Petals shawl (or scarf, whichever) knitting pattern from Amy Gunderson for Universal Yarns just says spring to me.
Scratch that.
Pretty much everything about it says spring to me.
Bold colors? Check.
A cool floral-inspired design? … Read More ...
Lace knitting is fun any time of year, but I especially like doing it during the spring and summer because it allows you to make knitting projects that you can actually use when the weather is warm.
If you’ve never … Read More ...
There’s something about the change in the weather that makes people want a fresh start, which means spring cleaning, clearing and decluttering.
Why not also knit up some new things to help you with your spring cleaning?
DROPS has a … Read More ...
This time of year I want knitting projects that are quick and easy and that I can wear right away.
Gina Michele’s easy tank knitting pattern is just that sort of project. It’s knit in a flash, in two pieces … Read More ...
Though we’re enduring what I hope will be the last cold snap of spring where I live, I’m already thinking about knitting for true spring and summer.
As I knit the last of a long-neglected lap blanket I’m dreaming of … Read More ...
The 15th year of Knitty has been a lot of fun because they have published a lot of projects that were inspired by patterns that had previously been published in the online knitting magazine.
One of the most popular patterns … 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.
If you’re a person who likes to knit dishcloths, this collection of eight Easter-themed cloths from KrisKnits is something you’ll want to see.
The patterns include three different egg designs, a basket of eggs, a cross, a bunny, a chick … Read More ...
Here’s a fun way to “hide” your chocolate eggs or to cozy either real or plastic eggs in the springtime.
Sandra Paul’s Huggie Bunnies pattern was meant to snuggle a creme egg, but I’m sure you could put all sorts … Read More ...