Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Watching the Olympics gives us lots of time for knitting (there’s even knitting happening at the Olympics, which is pretty awesome), and some of that knitting might be related to whatever country we’re supporting in the games.
A couple … Read More ...
I wanted to do a little pattern for Valentine’s Day, but I really don’t love making holiday themed things that you feel like you can’t or shouldn’t use the rest of the year.
A washcloth, though, can be used all … Read More ...
Though I’m more of a glove person myself, I know that mittens are actually better for keeping your hands warm, and they’re a lot more approachable for knitters of all skill levels who might think all those fingers are just … Read More ...
I know I have shared this idea before, but it’s been a few years and it’s just so cute I can’t resist mentioning it again since I came across it again recently.
Studio Knit has a nice little pattern for … Read More ...
This sweet Lovely Sentiment Hat by Stefanie Canich (which runs $3 on Ravelry) is certainly a sweet way to keep someone you love (or yourself!) warm.
But that funky pom-pom on top of the sample just makes it all … Read More ...
Here’s an easy way to get a little Valentine’s spirit into your knits.
The I Carry Your Heart Mitts from We Bloom Here are a simple knit mitt pattern with a bit of cross stitch added after the knitting is … Read More ...
I have known lots of kids who were interested in knitting and have even taught a few how to do it through the years.
But it can be problematic to find knitting patterns for younger knitters, because you need things … Read More ...
I almost forgot it’s Groundhog Day, one of my favorite slightly ridiculous holidays. It was one my family celebrated when I was in high school, and I still love it.
There aren’t a lot of knit groundhog patterns, but here … Read More ...
There are lots of patterns for knit hearts out there (I’ve even published a few, and might yet have one more in mind this season), but I loved this little knit heart applique from Red Heart for its playful presentation … Read More ...
With the Winter Games coming up next month, it’s time to show your team spirit. And what better way to celebrate winter sports than with a national knit hat or headband?
DROPS has a lot of simple hat and earwarmer … Read More ...
I have knit a lot of fingerless gloves in my day, and I wear them a lot. One of my favorite patterns is a super-simple, Stockinette Stitch design. They’re snug and warm and simple, and I like the rolled edges, … Read More ...
Stranded knitting can be a little intimidating to knitters who haven’t tried it before, but I promise it is really simple. You just work a stitch or several in one color, then one or several in another, leaving the other … Read More ...
Are you done with winter by now? And winter knits?
If you just can’t stand the idea of knitting more heavy wool or bulky projects, I have just the thing for you.
Or more to the point, Kiku Corner does.… Read More ...
There’s something to be said for quick knits pretty much all the time, but in this season when it doesn’t feel like winter is ever going to end (but we know that it really will pretty soon) it’s a great … Read More ...
I’ve sort of fallen for the genre of knit puppets lately, so I’m going to be sharing a few of them over the next few weeks.
This lion puppet from Puppety Stuff is really easy and cute and you can … Read More ...