Apple Knitting Pattern on a Knitting Machine

A circular knitting machine makes short work of this easy apple knitting pattern, but you could also knit it by hand. It’s basically the same as my mini pumpkin pattern, but styled like an apple. Supplies For this apple knitting pattern you’ll need a 22-pin circular knitting machine. Mine is a Sentro; you can also […]

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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 […]

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Fisherman’s Rib Hat Knitting Pattern

Fisherman’s rib is one of my favorite knitting stitches, and you can try it out for yourself with this fisherman’s rib hat knitting pattern. Fisherman’s rib has a ton of texture and loft, and looks like brioche knitting but I think it’s a lot easier. The fabric is warm and soft and it makes a […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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