This finger knit basket pattern is easy to make with whatever yarn you have handy and in whatever size you like. Finger knitting is a fun, easy and fast way to make a long strand of knit fabric, and with a little coiling and sewing it’s easy to make into different shapes like this finger […]
Dropped Stitch Scarf Knitting Pattern
A reader recently asked on my circular knitting machine dropped stitch scarf knitting pattern if I had a version for regular knitting. I didn’t, but I figured it could be done with needles just as well as the machine. I tried it out and this is the result. I used a bamboo yarn, making this […]
Circular Knitting Machine Coffee Cup Cozy Pattern
As I work more with a circular knitting machine I’ll often wonder “can I make that with a machine?” Which is how this circular knitting machine coffee cup cozy pattern was born. I’m a big fan of making coffee cup cozies even though I don’t use them that often (most of my coffee is consumed […]
Felted Bag Knitting Pattern
I feel like one knitting technique that’s ripe for a comeback is felting, so let’s give it a try with this felted bag knitting pattern! My very first book was about felting knitting, and it’s such a fun way to change the look and characteristics of your knitting projects. You might think of it as […]
Easy Knit Pumpkin Pattern
This easy knit pumpkin pattern is perfect for beginners and anyone else who wants to make a bunch of pumpkins quickly. Using garter stitch worked flat, it’s the stuffing and finishing that makes this knit square into a pumpkin shape. Let me show you how to do it. Supplies For the small pumpkins you’ll need […]
How to Carry Yarn Up As You Knit
If you like to knit stripes or colorwork where the colors change regularly, you’ll want to learn how to carry yarn up as you knit so you don’t have as many ends to weave in. Why Carry Yarn Up? Before we get to how to carry yarn up, you might be wondering why you would […]
I-cord Headband Knitting Pattern
This I-cord headband knitting pattern is super easy and fast to make if you have an I-cord maker, but even if you make your knit cord by hand it won’t take all that long to make. I made mine with three different colors of purple yarn but you can make it a single color, use […]