Need a pattern that's easy, but beautiful? Check out these free knitting patterns that use basic techniques and produce a lovely piece.

Cable-knit sweaters and accessories are time-honored classics in the knitting world. There are several versions of the cable stitch; here are a few to choose from as you move on to this more advanced style of knitting. And don't be intimidated; cabli...

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This bunny is so simple as it is made from a knitted square - any size is fine. (This one is in 8ply wool on 4mm needles and 28 stitches across.) With the same coloured wool (I have used contrastin...

Double knitting is the exception to many knitting rules.  You can double knit a stockinette scarf, and it will lay flat instead of curling.  Color knitting wil…

Another tutorial to help save our Mother Earth by turning unwanted items into something useful. This is the yarn ball I made out of an old T-shirt which I

I know what you're thinking--you're thinking, t-shirt what? You heard me. I said, T-shirt yarn. Get a load of this... Oh, yeah...it's cotton yarn made

What I really like about the knitting stitches below is that they are made up of only 4-6 rows making them easy to memorize after a couple rounds. Some stitch patterns are in the range of 18 rows or more - beautiful but you need to pay attention. On...

From the most basic stitches to the most complex, there are hundreds of beautiful stitch patterns that can be made using our old friends knit and purl. Try your hand at ribbing, basketweave, lace and more; you'll be surprised at what you can create w...

This is my free knitting pattern for a super simple, easy to knit seed stitch cowl. It uses one skein of yarn, and can be knitted up in one night, making it a perfect and affordable last-minute present! It's knit in the round, so there's no seaming a...

General Information There are many different ways to join a new length of yarn to the one that is already being used. Like most knitting techniques, the met…

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I created the following head sizing chart with originally collected data (2011).  There are some great and handy charts already out there for head circumference and ear-to-crown length standards (my personal favorite prior to doing this survey was on...

Whether it's basic stripes or complex Fair Isle, colorwork adds an eye-catching element to your knitting. These techniques create unique designs and offer a way to express individuality through color selection. Use the patterns we've provided here, a...

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Free knitting patterns designed by Julie at Little Cotton Rabbits. Please do not knit up for commercial purposes.

Last month, a sweater appeared on the blogosphere that had knitters drooling on to their keyboards. The pattern, entitled 'Owls' for obvious reasons, turned out to originate with Kate from Needled who has come up with an absolute triumph of design in...

Okay, here's how it goes. It's super easy and just a little bit messy. ;) Supplies: yarn + glue + bowl Prep: Cover a bowl with plastic wrap. Or use a balloon as your form. (I think these look pretty.) Cut yarn into long, but manageable, pieces. Pour ...

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The thick of winter is behind us, but there are plenty of brisk days ahead. Every year I make a...

a few weeks back, and after an admirable while of controlling my spending, i gave into woolly handspun temptation and purchased this most lovely skein of organic merino 2-ply yarn made by the talented amanda, a.k.a. wannabe. it took me exactly no tim...

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Before you rush screaming for the calculator (or even worse, a paper & pencil), try these tools. The only extra thing you need to know is your current gauge (i.e. how many stitches and rows per inch you are knitting).

Are you inspired to get dyeing with Kool-Aid? I hope so! Today, I'm going to tell you about the basics of Kool-Aid Dyeing, and show you how to achieve a kettle-dyed look. Kool-Aid Dyeing Basics

* Tie your ties very loosely or you'll end up with tiny white stripes where your ties are. Just tie them enough to keep the hank roughly in place.

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Holiday gift countdown: 12 weeks. That should give you plenty of time to unravel an old sweater and use the new yarn to knit a holiday gift sweater!

this one has been in the works for quite some time, i'm so happy to release it!  super simple, it's a basic garter stitch scarf with some increases and decreases forming the waving shape and chevron point, and 3-color striping to make it pop!

One of the UK Reef contributors shows you an easy way to make yarn from discarded plastic bags

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Now, I'm a fan of the layered look. Layered shirts. Layered sweaters. Layered cakes. But at 5'9, there aren't a lot of socks that are tall enough on me to peek out of my boots. I know you're thinki

Early this fall Jessie Randall from Loeffler Randall had her team contact us to see if we'd be int...