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Hot Cross Buns – Pattern

February 21, 2008 by Shellie Wilson

Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross Buns…the sweet melody of this nursery rhyme is enough to make our mouths water as we imagine the delicious aroma of freshly baked buns wafting through the air. With Easter just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about how to make the holiday extra special for your loved ones. And what better way to do that than with a basket of homemade hot cross buns?

But wait, we’re not talking about the edible kind. Instead, we have a free knitting pattern for creating adorable hot cross bun toys that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. These soft and squishy buns are perfect for kids and adults alike, and they make a great Easter gift that will be treasured for years to come.

Whether you’re an experienced knitter or a b

but I figure its time to think about easter… what better “non edible” gift than a basket of homemade hot cross buns for your loved ones. check out the free knitting pattern

 

 

Looking for more Easter-themed Knitting patterns? Check out these Knitting patterns we found over on Etsy. and our DIY Pinterest board here and these patterns on the Sirdar website.

Free Easter Knitting Patterns over on our sister site Craftbits.com

Easy Easter Egg Knitting Patterns

If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate the holiday, knitting Easter eggs might be just the thing you need. In this collection of easy Easter egg knitting patterns, you’ll find a variety of designs and techniques to try out.

Fair Isle Eggs to Knit for Easter

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create stunning Easter eggs using the Fair Isle technique. These eggs are not only a fun knitting project, but they also make great decorations for your home or gifts for your loved ones.

Etsy Feature; Waldorf Easter Bunny Babies

If you’re a fan of handmade toys and crafts, you’ll love this Etsy feature! Meet the Waldorf Easter Bunny Babies – a collection of adorable and unique bunny dolls that are perfect for Easter. Each doll is handmade with love and care, and they make great gifts

Knit Cloths for Easter from KrisKnits

These cloths are not only practical for cleaning, but they also make great decorations for your home or gifts for your loved ones

Easter Bunny Knitting Patterns

Hop into the Easter spirit with these adorable Easter bunny knitting patterns! Whether you’re looking for a stuffed animal or a decorative piece, you’ll find plenty of patterns to choose from. From classic bunnies to unique designs, there’s something here for everyone.

 

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Book Review: Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary

Stitch dictionaries are a fun way to learn new-to-you knitting stitch patterns or to take a deep dive into a particular technique. Debbie Tomkies offers 100 cable stitch designs and thoughts on how to incorporate them into projects in her Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary.

Each stitch pattern is shown in a large swatch photo and with written and charted instructions. Any special stitches are included on the page. The stitches are rated on a difficulty scale of 1 to 3, and the pattern notes also indicate how many extra stitches you should add to a project if you’re going to work this cable (since cables pull the fabric closer together you need to compensate for that) as well as how many stitches and rows are in the repeat if you want to design a project yourself.

The cables are arranged into sections: classic cables, combinations, all-over panels, creative cables, motifs and panels and cabled edges and borders.

It’s fun to flip through the designs to think about projects you can add a single cable or two to or make with an allover cabled design. Or you could make swatches of different cables and sew them together into a pillow cover or a throw.

At the back of the book there’s a section on general cable knitting techniques, reading charts, working swatches and avoiding errors (though it mentions working the wrong number of rows between cable turns, it doesn’t share how to count rows between cables to avoid this mistake).

It also talks about how to design your own cables, combine cables in a project, choose the right yarn and needles and determine how many more stitches you need to cast on when working cables instead of stockinette stitch. There’s also a glossary of symbols and abbreviations you may find in cable knitting and other patterns.

The book provides a good overview of things you can do with cables, as well as some fun things you might not have tried like infinity cables and horizontal cables. It’s a great book for a designer who likes to work with cables or a knitter who wants to play with different stitches in their projects.

About the book: 176 pages, paperback, 100 stitch patterns. Published 2024 by David & Charles. Suggested retail price $26.99.

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