Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Do you adore Scandinavian motifs in knitting patterns? Fair Isle sweaters, anyone? The best way to learn these motifs is to start with a SIMPLE pattern to build confidence.
Check out this easy Scandinavian knitting pattern for napkin rings. They … Read More ...
Getting new pillows is a great way to change the look and feel of your space, and it’s a great thing to do before the weather gets cold and you are spending a lot more time at home.
It’s even … Read More ...
If you want to get ready for fall in a hurry, you need to knit the Easy Breezy Sweater from Shay Johnson for Knit Collage.
This design uses worsted weight yarn with a fun spiral stitch on the sleeves that … Read More ...
It might be September and the fall knits are creeping in, but I can’t resist holding onto summer a little longer to share the Sarina Tank from Pacific Knot.
This pretty top is worked from the bottom up in the … Read More ...
All summer long I have been wanting to knit a simple camisole. I have this bamboo yarn that’s been in my stash for ages that I think would be perfect for it, and a design like the Home Camisole from … Read More ...
As much as I’ve been focusing on knits for warmer weather lately, it’s probably time for those of us in the northern part of the world to at least start thinking about knitting for fall and winter.
And if you’re … Read More ...
Even when it’s hot outside, sometimes you need to wear socks. Ankle socks are a great option to wear with sneakers when it’s hot outside, and these are super easy to knit with self-striping (or solid) yarn.
This pair … Read More ...
Whatever the weather is like where you are, the Kenwood Sweater from Two of Wands is a great option.
It’s a simple boxy sweater worked flat in pieces with two colors of worsted weight yarn held together to make a … Read More ...
The Scarlett headband is a chic accessory that will keep your ears warm on cold and windy days. Or if it’s not cold where you live right now, you can wear it as a headband.
This simple headband is knit … Read More ...
While it’s plenty warm now, it won’t be forever in the Northern Hemisphere, and if it’s cold where you are it’s a fine time to knit something that will keep you warm and that’s fun and easy all at once.… Read More ...
This time of year (getting into deep summer where I live) I really want knitting patterns that are super simple to knit and to wear.
Which is probably why the Venice tank from The Knit Purl Girl caught my eye.… Read More ...
I like using ribbing as a decorative element on knitting projects rather than just as and edging, so the Onoro Tank from Tara-Lynn Morrison caught my eye.
This simple design — worked in aran weight yarn from the bottom up … Read More ...
I pack sweaters no matter where I’m traveling. Even if we’re going to the beach, odds are good there’s going to be a windy evening walk on which I will want to be wearing a sweater.
Something like the … Read More ...
This fun knit top adds a lot of texture to your summer knitting projects. The April Top from Luciana Lopez for Manos del Uruguay features an easy repeating geometric pattern and a split hem.
It’s worked both flat and in … Read More ...
Just yesterday my husband said something to me about the knit washcloths and towels in our kitchen being better for big messes than the storebought ones. (He was cleaning up quite a mess as we’re having tile flooring installed and … Read More ...