Most people seem to choose a knit scarf as their first knitting project, so I’ve collected a bunch of easy scarf knitting patterns for you to choose from. Scarves are a great first knitting project because they don’t have to fit a particular body part. They’re generally worked straight and flat on a short number […]
Winter Kerchief Knitting Pattern
I decided to name this one the winter kerchief knitting pattern both because of the color and because I used this super cozy alpaca/wool blend that makes it the perfect thing to cover your head or neck when it’s cold out. The great things about this bandana pattern is that is uses just one skein […]
Harris Tweed Scarf Knitting Pattern
There are a lot of great simple knit and purl stitches you can use in your knitting projects to add a little more interest, as with this Harris Tweed scarf knitting pattern. Harris tweed is a handwoven Scottish cloth, and the Harris Tweed knitting pattern gives you a similar look with knitting. This scarf is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ribbed Cowl Knitting Pattern
This easy ribbed cowl knitting pattern is a perfect way to practice knitting ribbing, and to play with working a pattern flat versus in the round. I thought it would be fun to make a cowl that’s knit flat part of the way and in the round part of the way so that it opens […]