Knitting Patterns

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House Slippers Knitting Pattern with Pompoms

House Slippers Knitting Pattern with Pompoms

POMPOM ALERT! I decided this morning that my house slippers would benefit from some extra pizazz, so I added some pompoms a la Dolce Gabbana. I went for a color splash with canary yellow. House Slippers Knitting Pattern with Pompoms Like them? OK. I did have some fun...

How to Find Substitute Yarns

How to Find Substitute Yarns

It drives me crazy. At times. I mean... how dare yarn sellers run out of stock of exactly that yarn that I need to make a pattern? Can you believe it?! Yes, I can. But, in reality, we don't need to be annoyed at all. It's an adventure!!! Because we can easily look up...

Ask A Question Day – Knitting or Crochet

Ask A Question Day – Knitting or Crochet

Hiya all! It's March 14, international Ask a Question Day - Knitting or Crochet: What do you want to know? Ideas for a new project? Stuck with a current project and need help? Like to discover a new stitch? Leave me a comment below, and I'll publish the answer.

One Skein Scarf Knitting Pattern with Stripes

One Skein Scarf Knitting Pattern with Stripes

Finally a new scarf on the blog! Overdue post for FineCraftGuild! But beautiful, I think, this one skein scarf knitting pattern with stripes. Lovely stripes, I might add. And the look of the scarf changes dramatically dependent on how you are wearing it. One Skein...

April 27 is Local Yarn Store Day!

April 27 is Local Yarn Store Day!

April 27th is Local Yarn Store Day! 🎉 That's this Saturday! The celebration was invented by the National Needlearts Association (TNNA), and now it's in its sixth year. Local Yarn Store Day was invented to show support for small businesses while bringing...

Knitting Abbreviations

Knitting Abbreviations

Just learning how to knit? Then, this article with all the knitting terms is for you, the beginning knitter. It's a handy overview that contains all knitting abbreviations. Handy to have. Even for those of us who have forgotten certain knitting terms or who are...

5 Things to Knit for Christmas

5 Things to Knit for Christmas

Like to add some handmade goodies to your Christmas, but don't know where to begin? Here are 5 things to knit for Christmas that will add cheer and wonder to this lovely time of the year. 1.   Christmas Ornaments Over the years we have posted a range of...

Chunky Knit Pillow Pattern

Chunky Knit Pillow Pattern

If there's there anything cosier than your favorite knit sweater, it's your favorite knit pillow! This pillow is so lovely to cosy up with. But making yourself a comfy is just one of 6 reasons why you need to get yourself this chunky knit pillow pattern. Read on to...

Stunning Summer Poncho Free Knitting Pattern

Stunning Summer Poncho Free Knitting Pattern

Today’s feature is for summer poncho. “Romantic, soft and elegant - a must-have!" said Berocco about this poncho they designed. I agree. I think it is a stunning summer poncho free knitting pattern that you will get a lot of wear out. It looks very lacy, and...

Happy  New Year 2017

Happy New Year 2017

2017 has arrived. 2016 was a pivotal year for many people. Me inclusive. I got to work many hours on my digital marketing consulting business which is taking off big-time. But it's been leaving me oh-so-few hours for crafting and blogging. Happy New Year to all my...

Handmade Barcelona 2016: a Fun Craft Fair Weekend

Handmade Barcelona 2016: a Fun Craft Fair Weekend

Handmade Festival Barcelona This weekend, the III edition of the Handmade Barcelona festival is held in The Exhibition Halls on Plaça d'Espanya in Barcelona. It’s a celebration of handmade crafts, DIYs and the pursuit of sheer creativity for the home, babies, gardens...

How to Knit the Garter Tab Video Tutorial

How to Knit the Garter Tab Video Tutorial

Lace shawl patterns often use the "garter tab" technique to get you started. The garter tab is a really cool technique, but confusing to do. Here's the break-down on how it is done and demonstration on thick needles with thick yarn so you can easily see how it's done....

Free Flower Beanie Knitting Pattern

Free Flower Beanie Knitting Pattern

This free flower beanie knitting pattern is worked in the round. You'll knit it from the top down, so that the entire time you'll be making this, you'll be smiling at that lovely center flower motif. Isn't it cute? Tip: You'll need a DK yarn for this project, but I...

Butterfly Washcloth Knitting Pattern

Butterfly Washcloth Knitting Pattern

Hi all! I have a baby shower to go to this weekend, and so this week – instead of blogging – I have designed a baby butterfly dishcloth. Do you like it?   Just treating you some photos of it today. I will make a couple more of them as they make fabulous, face...