Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
One of my favorite back-to-school knitting patterns that I’ve made was a simple pencil pouch worked in self-striping yarn and lined with fun fabric.
This EasyPeasy Pencil Pouch from HandmadeHandsome is slightly more complicated than my pattern in that it … Read More ...
I’m still kind of bummed we missed our normal beach vacation this year, but if you live near a body of water (or want to pretend you can visit your favorite beach this year) it might be time to knit … Read More ...
I love a good raglan sweater, and this little raglan cardigan for a baby is both simple and adorable.
The Betsy Baby Cardigan from Lion Brand Yarn is a little short sleeved, buttonless cardigan that uses eyelets to shape … Read More ...
I have been knitting a lot of shawls this summer, because I like to wear them all the time. I’m loving this sweet Sunflower Shawl from Ali Ovenshine (Capellaluna Fibers).
It’s a big shawl worked in simple stitches (mostly Seed … Read More ...
I’ve been wanting to knit a new market bag for a while now. Probably because I miss going to the market and would love to have a nice new accessory when I go again.
Bags are great to knit in … Read More ...
I don’t really wear vests in the summer, but it is a great time for them because sometimes you just need a little extra layer that doesn’t add a whole lot of hear.
The Raincheck vest by Elizabeth Smith is … Read More ...
This time of year you might not feel like knitting full garments. Or maybe you just want to get rid of a little leftover yarn or make a quick accessory to go with an outfit (we still need to look … Read More ...
I basically live in a cardigan all the time when I’m at home (I even call it my housecoat), but after months of wearing the same storebought sweater every day I’m thinking about knitting myself a few more so I … Read More ...
Just last year I finally started to get into knitting tops for summer. I don’t know why I resisted for so long. I love being able to wear things I made throughout the year, and the right combination of style … Read More ...
I have always thought the name of the stitch pattern Broken Rib was a little gruesome, even though it aptly describes the look of the design.
It was a little too perfect for Nikki Ross Patterson, who designed her Broken … Read More ...
As much as I like the idea of projects with lots of detail, sometimes something that’s pretty simple is nice, too. It’s like the idea that you should always have some in front of the TV knitting as well as … Read More ...
If you’ve never knit a sweater before, summer is a great time to learn. The techniques are the same for a short-sleeved top as they are for a long-sleeved sweater, but it doesn’t take as much time to knit a … Read More ...
I have always loved the look of stacked bangle bracelets, though I’ve never worn them because I have really skinny wrists.
Of course that problem could be remedied by making bracelets yourself, like these knit BFF bangle bracelets from Knit … Read More ...
Baby booties are so fun to knit and to see on little fit, and they don’t usually use all that much yarn, so they’re great for using a bit of stash or an odd ball you have hanging around.… Read More ...
All I want to knit right now is simple sweaters. I’m not actually knitting any simple sweaters, but I should be getting one on the needles soon, and it just might be Andalo by Danilo Diano.
This top-down, circular yoke … Read More ...