Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Remember activity books from when you were a kid? These books often included puzzles, games, stories and more to keep kids entertained while traveling or in periods of waiting.
Sincerely Louise (aka Louise Walker, author of Faux Taxidermy Knits) … Read More ...
If you’re starting to think about what you might want to knit for gifts this year, the Little Hearts Cowl from Knifty Knittings is a great option.
This bulky cowl is worked flat with single stitches worked in stranded colorwork… Read More ...
Now that it’s starting to get cool where I live, I’m thinking about knitting hats. Hats are a great extra layer when it’s cool in the morning that you can easily shed when it gets warm again later in the … Read More ...
This Christmas knitting pattern is for a Fair Isle Christmas ornament. You can see the full pattern over at Lionbrand. Make sure to check out some of their other Christmas patterns whilst you are there. If you are open … Read More ...
I have a knit pumpkin problem this year. It’s probably a good thing I don’t have that much orange yarn in my house (though of course you can knit pumpkins in a multitude of colors) or every surface would be … Read More ...
I love knit Halloween costumes, or costumes that incorporate a bit of knitting into the design. (Though I’ve never made one for my daughter, she’s had plenty of handmade components in her costumes through the years.)
This knit mummy hat… Read More ...
Le Pouf is a super cute, simple cardigan with puffy sleeves designed by Beata Jezek of Hedgehog Fibers.
It’s made more interesting by holding two strands of yarn together and working a fade design (instead of striping you change one … Read More ...
I haven’t designed anything in a long time. Life got busy and I was having a good time knitting other people’s designs. There’s so much great stuff out there and it’s really nice to have all the thinking done for … Read More ...
A lot of knitters I know like paper planners, calendars and journals rather than digital. I think that’s because paper products give us another way to be a little crafty (especially if you’re into bullet journaling) and somehow seeing everything … Read More ...
I love knitting little projects for kids. In my experience, my daughter tends to be more willing to wear something warm if she knows I made it just for her in a color and stitch pattern she approved.
I think … Read More ...
I’m not really a fan of spiders, but I’m intrigued by the Cobwebs sweater by Megan-Anne Llama.
The design features spider webs on the body and sleeves, with a spider on one sleeve.
It’s worked from the top down and … Read More ...
This sunset tee is adorable and perfect for those who love the retro look but want to maintain their knitting integrity. This pattern is not free but can be purchased from Lionbrand. Vintage tee’s are making a comeback so … Read More ...
I saw this one on Lee Meredith’s Instagram page and just had to share it.
She stitched up a spider web dishcloth, which is available at Knit Picks, and I think it would be super fun to make … Read More ...
Loopy Mango 
has been know for years as a maker of really big yarn and the patterns to match. Owner Oejong Kim has just had published a book of patterns using the company’s yarn that it purports can all be … Read More ...
SKU# 75653
Make these 10 cheerful quick-to-knit accessories for your kitchen, or to give as gifts, with time to spare! It’s possible to quickly change the look of a kitchen with the … Read More ...