Free Patterns

Ribbed Scarf

tbeard — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:28:00 GMT

This springy scarf is modeled after one featured in Volume 6 of Weldon’s Practical Needlework (Facsimile reproduction, Loveland, Colorado: Interweave Press, 2002)....(read more)

Shadowy Vest

tbeard — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:50:00 GMT

Knitted in the round, this childrens vest is easy to make....(read more)

Bobble Scarf

Kat — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:01:00 GMT

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

Knitting Daily — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:52:00 GMT

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

Kat — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:20:00 GMT

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

Knitting-Daily — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:25:00 GMT

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

Kat — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:16:00 GMT

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

Knitting-Daily — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:52:00 GMT

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

Knitting-Daily — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:13:00 GMT

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

Knitting-Daily — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:10:00 GMT

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

Knitting-Daily — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:36:00 GMT

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

Kat — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:53:00 GMT

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

Bust Dart Worksheet

Kat — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:27:00 GMT

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

Trimmings: A Sample from Piecework

Knitting Daily — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:17:00 GMT

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

Knitting Daily — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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)