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How to Knit a Reindeer Doll (With Pattern)
Hello. This is the fourth and final Christmas doll design and tutorial I am sharing with you for now. Today's design is a reindeer doll, and I hope you enjoy making it. My Christmas doll designs are suitable for skill levels beginners and above.
How to Knit a Robin Doll (With Pattern)
This robin is quick to make and is suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters. I am delivering this tutorial using text, photos and videos. The robin's colours may be easily changed to those of a cardinal.
Ewe to You 2019: From Sheep Shearing to Knitting
In November 2019, members of the Albany Spinners worked together over two days to spin freshly shorn fleece and knit a garment as part of the Ewe to You Challenge. Learn all about this Australian event as well as sheep shearing, spinning, knitting, and more.
How to Knit a Snowman Doll (With Pattern)
This article shows you how to knit your own snowman doll and includes a pattern. Follow these steps (with text and photos) to knit something special for the holidays.
How to Knit a Santa Doll (With Pattern)
Learn how to knit a Santa doll with this pattern. The instructions are aimed at the absolute beginner, but the craft is quirky enough to make you want to knit one for a friend or as a gift. It's a quick knit using chunky yarn and most of the sewing up is done on the outside—yes, the outside.
How to Knit Blanket Squares for Charity
There are organizations that need squares for blankets. Here's how your hobby can turn into a good cause.
Create a Knit Pattern From a Picture and Graph Paper
All you need for this knit project is an idea, graph paper, needles, and yarn. An image such as a heart, star, sun, butterfly, cup, truck, or train can display very well. You can also spell out a word or name on your cloth. The simpler a design, the better it will show on your finished work.
How to Read a Knitting Pattern
Get help reading knitting patterns. Learn about the knitting terms and abbreviations used in written patterns for scarves, hat, and gloves. You'll also learn how to read a knitting chart or graph.
Learn to Knit: Teach Yourself How to Knit
Want to learn to knit but don't know where to start? This guide will teach you how to knit even if you're a total beginner. It's full of resources to answer questions about knitting, yarn, techniques, and how to knit in the round.
How to Knit a Blanket: A Beginner's Guide
Learn what needles to use, how many stitches to cast on, and advanced options for patterns in this guide to knitting a blanket, with tips for beginners and pros!
Why Slip First or Last Stitch in a Knitting Pattern (Slip 1)?
Find out why knitting patterns have you slip the first or last stitch in a row. It's a technique in knitting to form an even edge of the final knitted garment and keep it from curling. Learn how to form an even edge with this technique and why it works.
Easy Knit Headband and Mitts
Free knitting pattern for a headband/ear warmer and matching mitts in horizontal reverse stockinette rib stitch.
How to Knit a Hat With Circular Needles
A pattern for an easy, one-size, cloche-type hat. For this tutorial, you'll knit in the round with bulky yarn and large needles.
Easy Fingerless Mitts (Mittens): A Free Knitting Pattern
Fingerless mitts (gloves or mittens) are a great project for gift knitting!
Free 'Rustic Rambler' Hat Knitting Pattern
A simple slouch hat pattern that is great for beginners to learn to knit in the round.
Free Tea Bag Caddy Knitting Pattern
Free pattern and tutorial for knitting your own tea bag holder or cozy. Quick knit project great for scraps of yarn!
The Ombre Knitting Guide (Plus Free Ombre Hat Pattern)
Learn methods to incorporate a beautiful ombre or color melting effect into your knitting projects. This article includes a free beginner knit hat pattern.
How to Knit Lace: Stitches, Yarn Weight, and Pattern Info
Learn how to knit lace and follow easy lace knitting patterns. Tips for beginners to keep even tension and create a beautiful product. Find free knit lace patterns and learn how to follow them in this tutorial.
Free Knitting Pattern: Cozy Snowmen Christmas Ornaments
Christmas tree ornaments are fun projects to knit and wonderful gifts to give to friends or family. This quick pattern creates a little rosy-cheeked snowman with a hat and optional scarf.
Cute and Easy Knitted Yarn Ball Bookmark: Free Pattern
With some basic knitting and sewing stitches, you can make a cute little yarn ball bookmark to enjoy with your favorite book. This easy bookmark would make a great gift for any knitter or crocheter!
Free Knitting Pattern: Geometric Basket
This free knitting pattern creates a decorative basket featuring a unique geometric shape. This basket is perfect for holding small items or a plant, or just to display as a beautiful handmade item.
Knitted Coasters: Tips, Photos, Videos, and How to Knit
The free knitting patterns in this hub are perfect for beginners. The coaster patterns are easy and perfect for holiday, handmade gifts. Part 2 will continue with coaster tips and how to knit lessons.
Free Knitting Pattern: Knitted Tree Skirt for Small Table-Top Christmas Tree
This circular knitting pattern makes a charming tree skirt or doily to accessorize a small table-top Christmas tree. Changing your yarn can tailor this pattern for the holidays or for everyday use!
The Best Knitted Items to Make and Sell at Craft Shows
Craft shows can be a great place to make money selling your knitted goods and apparel. Unique, quality items always sell well, and here are some other popular items to make and sell at a craft fair.
3 Free Knit Coaster Patterns (Knit & Purl Only)
These free knit coaster patterns are perfect for beginners. Create quick and easy handmade gifts for the holidays!
Free Knitting Pattern: Mosaic Baby Blanket or Lap Afghan
This colorful baby blanket and lap afghan knitting pattern looks complicated but is quite simple to make. Featuring a beautiful mosaic design, it is easy to adapt to match any room or nursery décor.
How to Knit Leg Warmers for Ballet Dancers (Free Pattern)
Leg warmers are a must-have for dancers. They are great for skaters, and they are also a fashion accessory in the winter. Making your own leg warmers is very easy, if you have basic knitting skills.
Free Knitting Pattern: Slightly Shifting Knitted Cowl
Knitted cowls are the perfect accessory to keep you warm during cold weather. This easy knitting pattern creates a simple, yet interesting neckwarmer that men, women, and children will enjoy wearing!
How to Knit a Little Chicken and Crochet a Tiny Bunny
My Grandmother used to give her grandchildren a knit chicken that could hold a plastic egg with treats hidden inside. I'll share with you how I recreated her gift, as well as a crochet pattern to make a tiny bunny that can keep the chicken company!
DIY Free Crochet Pattern for a Giraffe Baby Rattle
This giraffe crochet baby rattle is so adorable! It makes the perfect baby shower or new baby gift. With its vivid colors and soothing sounds, babies will love it.
Easy and Cute Baby Shrug Knitting Pattern
Knit a cute baby shrug to make a lovely summer gift! This item is simple for beginners to knit because you just need to create a rectangular shape.
Two Ways to Soften Up That Stiff, Scratchy Acrylic Yarn
Stuck using acrylic yarn because your project is big, it's all you can find, or the only yarn available in the colors you need? Don't fret! You can make it just as soft as some of the pricier yarns.
25 Creative Projects Using I-Cord
Knitting I-cord is so relaxing that you may find yourself with yards of it. Here are fun and useful things you can make with it.
Free Knitted Flower Pattern to Decorate a Tote Bag
You can give an old tote bag a new look by adding a bunch of knitted flowers made from leftover yarn! Learn how to knit flowers of different sizes to fashion a new bag that you'll be proud to use.
Free Knitting Pattern: Lace and Cables Table Runner
This table runner features mock cables, some lace, and petal details in columns of different designs that will look great in any room, and on any occasion. This is a fun knit with beautiful results!
Free Knitted Jewelry Pattern: I-Cord Statement Necklace
Using a simple knitted i-cord, you can make unique statement necklaces that are tailored to your personal taste and style. Here are the directions for three different necklace designs using i-cords.
Tips for New Knitters: What I Learned From My First Project
In 2010, I decided I wanted to learn how to knit. Trust me, it was not an easy or quick process, but I'm now an avid and experienced knitter.
Free Afghan Knitting Pattern: "Sweet Cables" Baby Blanket
This cozy baby blanket is a quick knit using bulky or chunky weight yarn. Designed with seven alternating cables and with just a hint of lace, this blanket will be a charming addition to any nursery.
Knitting Hints: How to Make and Attach Fringe Tassels to a Scarf, Shawl, or Sweater
Fringe decoration or tassels are often added to scarves, shawls, pillows and other handmade items. Here are step-by-step directions for adding fringe to your knitting or crochet project.
How to Knit a Basic Baby Hat: Free (and Easy!) Pattern With Step-by-Step Videos
Babies need hats for all seasons to cover their small heads. This is an easy pattern to knit a basic baby hat with a step-by-step video to guide new knitters.
How to Knit Diagonally: Guide to Diagonal, Bias, and Slanted Knitting
Knitting diagonally is an easy and sophisticated way to show off new stitch patterns. Here are three techniques that can get you started.
Free Afghan Knitting Pattern: Color Field Baby Blanket
Baby blankets are one of the easiest projects, especially for new or inexperienced knitters. This fun and colorful blanket design has no shaping and can be customized to match any nursery decor.
How to Knit a Comfort Doll or Duduza Doll
A duduza (comfort) doll is an easy charity knitting project to bring comfort and solace to children in need, especially in Africa. Learn to make one yourself with this free pattern, videos and links.
How to Knit Easy Arm Warmers
Keep your arms warm and stylish by knitting your own arm warmers with these easy-to-knit patterns and ideas.
Basic Mary Jane Baby Booties Free Knitting Patterns With Videos!
These Mary Jane Baby Booties knitting patterns are very easy and basic patterns for beginners. The patterns are described in two methods and available 3 sizes. It also includes how-to knit videos.
Tutorial: Spool-Knitted Infinity Scarf
Make your own beautiful, layered infinity scarf with your choice of three ways to finish it. Warm and comfortable, this is an easy project that only takes a few hours to complete. Just keep knitting.
Free Baby Blanket Pattern on the Knifty Knitter Long Loom
This pattern makes a large baby blanket that can be used well into early childhood.
Free Knitting Pattern: Blooming Colors Scarflet
This pattern for a cozy knitted scarflet is designed to be warm enough for winter, yet it still displays the changing colors of fall or the fresh colors of spring.
Knitting Project: A Cosy Rug (Blanket) With Leaf Pattern
A cosy rug can be a useful project for any time of the year. It will help you use up those odd balls of wool and can be a welcome gift—made with love.
How to Knit a Purl Stitch
Knitting a purl stitch can be tricky to learn, but these step-by-step instructions and pictures will make it easy.