it has been six months since last I wrote on the pages of this blog... wow if you follow this blog's facebook page, you know that I have promised to post a new FREE pattern today... and here it is... pixie love... Pixie hats are wonderful!...Their jaunty little pointed crowns are always adorable on babies and young children. The beauty is that you can make a pixie hat in the same time it takes to make a rolled-brim beanie! The trick is to elongate the crown decreases. I offer this pattern for free, but I do hope that if you use it (and even if you don't), you will make a donation to save the children or any other hurricane sandy relief fund...thank you! you will need: one skein of worsted wool a couple yards of the same yarn in contrast colors (optional) 1-16" circular in size US 6/4.0mm (or whatever size you need to obtain gauge) 1 set of double pointed needles in the same size tapestry needle gauge is 5 stitches per inch note: you can make this hat at almost any gauge...just measure the head you want to fit, subtract an inch, then divide that number by your gauge-per-inch... size is for an infant (baby), but this hat is very easy to size up (or down for preemie). directions: Cast 70 (77) stitches on to your circular needle (I use the long-tail method). Join work (without twisting, of course) and knit, knit, knit for approximately 4 (5) inches. begin crown decreases: Round 1: Knit 8 (9), knit 2 together; repeat to end of round... 63 (70) stitches remain. Rounds 2 & 3: Knit. Round 4: Knit 7 (8), knit 2 together; repeat to end...56 (63) stitches remain. Round 5 & 6: Knit. Round 7: Knit 6 (7), knit 2 together; repeat to end...49 (56) stitches remain. --change to double-pointed needles-- Continue decreasing this way, seven stitches every third round, until 7 stitches remain on the needles. Knit 2 together three times, knit 1...4 stitches remain. Knit these 4 stitches in i-cord (stitch diva has a good tutorial here) for an inch-or-two. With your tapestry needle, pull yarn through the 4 stitches and thread to the inside of the i-cord. Leave cord as is, knot it, or add a "lazy knitter's tassel"(below). lazy knitter's tassel: Thread a darning needle with several strands of yarn, each about 12" long. Pull through the end of the i-cord stem halfway, then knot. Clip ends. et voilà !!! as you see, there are endless possible variations to these simple hats...can't wait to see what YOU come up with! this pattern has not been test-knit (except by me)...please let me know if you find any mistakes! happy knitting!
A stockinette cowl with raglan shaping to tuck neatly under your coat! This cowl has garter stitch borders and is knit in Yarn Indulgences ZED MCN worsted weight yarn. This stunning colourway is ca…
SKEINS: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom TO MAKE: One Hat, any size SIZE PICTURED: Adult Medium COLOR: Autumn Oak
If you're new to knitting or have never knitted a hat before, this Beginner Hat Knitting Pattern is perfect for you! Cute knitted hats like this make great gifts for everyone and are easy and fun to make. This hat is worked flat, making it a great project for beginners! You'll work knits, purls, and decreases. The result is a beautiful ribbed hat with nice shaping. Ribbing in itself is a great pattern for practicing and understanding the different between knit and purled stitches. Embellish your hat with a flower or pom pom for extra flair. Cozy and comfy, free hat knitting patterns are a winter weather essential. The warm design is sure to keep the cold from nipping at your ears all fall and winter long. Knit this cutie up in your favorite color yarn or create a neutral hat in browns or blacks for your man. Learn how to knit a hat for beginners with this easy pattern. Get free knitting patterns delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up for FaveCrafts
The Comfy Cozy Shrug Pattern uses a simple variation on the garter stitch to create a loose, but stylish, knit shrug to add a nice layer to any outfit. This shrug has textured stripes working their way down from shoulder to wrist, drawn in by a thick cuff. This fun knitting project is knit flat, which means everyone can give it a try, whether they know how to knit in the round or not. This will be the perfect shrug pattern to ward off a cold breeze on a summer day.
Today we are going to learn to make a beautiful swirled cap. The tutorial is going to help a lot of you who have been
And my second finish of the year is … log cabin mitts! I’m off sweaters, you guys — only knitting these from here on out. Or until I blow through my entire bin of DK/worsted-weight yarn, at least. Seriously though, this has been a week and I’m flying to Denver this morning for about 10 […]
Celebrating stranded colourwork and worked mainly in the round, this collection of wearable accessories from Martin Storey is inspired by traditional Nordic and Folkloric painting. To view all kits and patterns from this book please click here. Type: Book Format: Book Designed by: Martin Storey Crafts: Knitting Catego
Purl Soho’s newest yarn, Alpaca Pure, is wonderfully suited for contrasts and warmth! This elegantly plied…
Lion Brand Yarn Company launched our anti-bullying campaign in 2018. We encourage people to make, wear, and post handmade blue hats, adding #HatNotHate when sharing on social platforms.
This Groovy Tassel Cowl Pattern has a truly vintage vibe. Giving off a distinctly '70s feel, this cowl knitting pattern is worked in flashy multicolored yarn and incorporates blanket-style tassels around the edges. This free knitting pattern pairs the shape of a turtleneck with the warmth of a scarf, without all the bulk, but with added style. Plus, this is an easy knitting pattern, so it's not as complicated as it looks. Pair this vintage style cowl with oversized sunglasses for a hippie feel, or work it in a more muted shade for a modern look.
This cowl is SUPER fast, uses worsted weight or Aran yarn and a U.S. size 10 circular needle. You begin the cowl in the center front and work flat while making the simple repeating lace pattern, then you will join and work in the round. This cowl is warm, squishy and makes a wonderful gift or craft fair item. Make one (or two!) in a day. If you want to download/print pattern you can scroll down past the pictures and it is available there too. (English, Spanish, Polish and Portuguese versions). Tools / Materials: Worsted or Aran weight yarn, approx. 150 yds. U.S. size 10 (6mm) circular needle. (I used a 24" length) Gauge: 14 sts / 20 rows = 4" in stockinette st. Abbreviations: K=Knit P=Purl CO=Cast on yo=yarn over rep=repeat sts=stitches PM=place marker RM=remove marker beg=beginning Reference: Cast on at beginning of the row, otherwise known as the knitted cast-on. Tutorial Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdaZTBOJ7XU Directions: You will start out working flat (back and forth), later at #20, you will join and begin working in the round. 1. CO 4 sts using long tail cast on. *note you will use the Long-tail cast-on here only, for the rest of the pattern when you cast on at the beg of the row, please do as directed. Please see reference above for video. 2. Knit 3. CO 4 sts @ beg of row, k4, yo, k2tog, k2. (8 sts) 4. CO 4 sts @ beg of row, k4,* yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to end. (12 sts) 5-14. Rep row 4 until you have 52 sts. 15. CO 4 sts @ beg of row, K4, *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * 1x more, PM, k until last 12 sts,*yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to end. (56 sts) 16. CO 4 sts @ beg of row, K4, *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * 1x more, PM, k until last 12 sts, RM, *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to end. (60 sts) 17-19. Repeat row 16 until you have 72 sts. Place marker and join, you are now working in the round. 20. Purl round. (remove other marker when you come to it. You will now only need the marker that marks the beginning of your circle). 21. Knit every row until pc measures 11” (measure from cast on point to needle). 22. Purl round. 23. Knit round. 24. Purl round. 25-26 Rep rows 23 & 24 once more. 27. Bind off knitwise. * Blue varigated yarn is Jojoland Fantasia. the green is Berroco Remix. To get a printable pattern, click on the link below, then choose your language Bridger Cowl Patterns Back to Pattern Index
Do you have leftover bits of worsted weight yarn lying about? You know what I’m talking about. You make a sweater or a blanket and are left with a partial skein. The rest gets shoved into a jar or bag or plastic container and thrown into the back of the closet until you figure out something else to do with it later. Well, something else is this and later is now.This pattern was designed to use up leftover bits of yarn from the coordinating hat, but it will work with leftovers from all of your worsted knits. They’re knit from the top down with the idea that you separate what yarn you have into two balls before beginning and work until you run out.-- Give your leftovers new life!Yarn Requirements: Approximately 565 (85, 100) 117 (130, 150) yards / 59 (78, 91) 107 (119, 137) meters worsted weight wool.Techniques used: Knitting in the round, slipping stitches, decreasing.
Chunky, cozy cables always look appealing in the cold of winter. Beginning knitters can sometimes be intimidated by these curvy patterns, but with patterns like the Basic Cable Scarf on your side, you don't have to fear. This knit scarf pattern makes cables very accessible to the fledgling knitter, and the bold pattern is the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe. Learn something new and try this easy cable scarf pattern today.
So after my post last week about the Woolfolk debut collection, I got two skeins of Far in the mail. (Thank you, Kristin!) They were meant to be for a Knop hat, and oh man it would be delicious. But from the instant I pulled the yarn out of the envelope, all I’ve been able […]
SKEINS: 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Blackbird Linen TO MAKE: 1 bag SIZE: 20 inches circumference x 14 inch handle length COLORS: Natural Flax
Triangular Shawl Knitting Pattern - Make a knitted shawl with worsted weight yarn that can be worn as a Sontag shawl.
This adorable cable knit cozy pattern is a great way to show your love of the environment and keep your drink from burning your hands at the same time. The Cabled Leaf cozy is a sweet knit cozy fastened with a little leaf button. This simple cozy pattern is a great way to get rid of excess green yarn or any other color worsted weight fiber. The Cabled Leaf Cozy makes a great gift for the coffee, tea, or nature lover in your life.
Learn "What is knitting?", including its history, basic techniques, and tools. Plus, how to get started with knitting for beginners.
Purl Soho's newest yarn, Alpaca Pure, is wonderfully suited for contrasts and warmth! This elegantly plied yarn is as articulate in a textured rib as it is in smooth stockinette stitch. And in 100% of the softest and coziest alpaca fiber we've ever felt, this worsted weight yarn creates the very fabric you dream about in the bitterest depths of winter. Our Structured Alpaca Cowl was inspired by the versatility of Alpaca Pure, its subtle sheen and sumptuous loft. A twisted rib pattern stands tall to protect the back of the neck, while a stockinette front gently drapes below the chin, framing the wearer's face and fortifying against the cold. Quick and simple to knit, gorgeous to wear, it's the ultimate last minute gift! Our Alpaca Pure collection comes in our classic palette of neutrals and blues with pops of our favorite wildflower brights. Enjoy this quick-knitting beauty, so perfect for holiday crafting and giving! -Laura
A super easy crochet pocket wrap / shawl that works up in no time at all (so it's great for last minute gifts)! Find the free crochet pattern here.
Learn duplicate stitch knitting while creating a winter hat that will keep you ultra cozy and warm all winter long!
