Free Patterns

Bobble Scarf

2008-09-26T13:01:00Z

Inspired by a machine-knit scarf decorated with random clusters of bobbles (formed by gathering bits of the knitted fabric with elastic thread), Ann Budd set out to handknit a scarf with a similar look....(read more)

Modern Quilt Wrap

2008-08-29T18:52:00Z

What could be more comforting than being wrapped up in the warmth of a colorful quilt? Very loosely based on the traditional Log Cabin quilt block, Mags Kandis worked this wrap/oversized scarf square by square in the easy and satisfying mitered-square method of color knitting. This is as effortless as working in stripes, but the results are far more impressive. ...(read more)

Fair Isle Swatch Charts

2008-08-25T19:20:00Z

As featured in Sandi's Aug 25 post. The charts for the Analogous Variant: Blues and Purples and the Complimentary Variant: Blues and Golds are provided....(read more)

Mittens Interrupted

2008-08-10T22:25:00Z

Paired with a dark solid, a bright variegated yarn and a woven-look slip-stitch pattern gussy up some truly simple knitting: There are only two pattern rows and no hand shaping. Snowball fights, here I come. ...(read more)

Motley Mitts

2008-08-05T15:16:00Z

A chunky two-ply with very short color runs is worked in rows in stockinette. The fabric is shaped into a subtle hourglass with short-rows. This hourglass folds over the hand and wrist and is seamed up one side, creating a tailored fit. The short-rows are very basic and easy to follow in this pattern—a good project for practicing this shaping technique. ...(read more)

Fair Isle Knitting

2008-08-03T18:52:00Z

Knitting in Fair Isle involves working two or more colors on one row of a pattern. It isn't much more complicated than knitting or purling in one color, but it can produce some really stellar fabrics. basically, you'lll work a few stitches in one color, then the next few in a second color--both balls of yarn always staying attached to the work. The color that isn't being worked is carried across the back of the knitting, making a snug loop, a "float," before being worked again. Floats add thickness and warmth to a garment, as they essentially add an inside lining to the sweater. Most Fair Isle patterns only call for two colors in any given row....(read more)

Kochoran Mitts

2008-07-31T20:13:00Z

Mittens that are a little more interesting than your standard guy fare (more charcoal gray yarn, anyone?) that still appeal to those slightly wary about handknits. The chunky yarn works up quickly, and the subtle colorway is broken up by alternating each round with opposite ends of the skein. One skein plus a quick knit equals a great gift project. ...(read more)

Winter Twilight Mitts

2008-07-24T21:10:00Z

Colorwork trees worked in a fine gauge make light-as-air mitts perfect for warming cold hands on winter days—be it all dressed up at work or just to cozy up while knitting at home. ...(read more)

Seafoam Towels

2008-07-09T23:36:00Z

These machine-washable and dryable hand towels are knitted from side to side (the cast-on and bind-off edges form the side “selvedges”) in a simple lace pattern formed by multiple yarnovers. ...(read more)

Sparkly Sweatbands

2008-06-27T17:53:00Z

Show your team spirit with these simple-to-make sparkly wristbands...(read more)

Bust Dart Worksheet

2008-06-20T19:27:00Z

Having problems calculating bust darts? Here's a little worksheet for you!...(read more)

Trimmings: A Sample from Piecework

2008-05-11T15:17:00Z

An ongoing element of PieceWork is a column named “Trimmings.” The column, which runs periodically, offers a collection of patterns, charts, and instructions that have been gleaned from old magazines and books that are no longer generally available. The introduction to the column explains, “Many of the patterns and instructions for these small needlework articles are worded exactly as they appeared in the original publication. ...(read more)

Spectrum Scarf

2008-04-20T02:31:00Z

Color blending with multiple strands of ultra fine—and ultra soft–alpaca yarn shades this lacy scarf achieved with a simple one-row lace repeat....(read more)

Barrymore Slouch Hat

2008-04-17T10:38:00Z

Soft, slouchy, striped, and stylish! And easy...what more could you want in a hat?...(read more)

Frock Camisole

2008-04-10T17:40:00Z

Especially for beginners, here is the pattern for a simple and stylish camisole written without any abbreviations or shortcuts....(read more)