Hi everyone. Don’t faint! I have a pattern to post. I feel terrible that I haven’t had time to keep this site up to date all year, but I’m working on some major life changes so next year I will have more time to work on this. It will be totally revamped, as well. I […]
Category Archives: Free Patterns
These pictures need no text to explain what they are! Click on each photo or link below it for the free pattern on the web…. From Lion Brand, with some great info on knitting mittens. Unfortunately, you need to register to get the pattern, but it is free. Knitting Traditions offers this Lovikka Mitten pattern […]
These dishrags or wascloths are so easy to knit, you can make several in one afternoon. Both are made diagonally, knitted from one point to another, in plain garter stitch. Yarn overs and simple decreases form the shaping. The blue version is made from plain cotton, with the increases worked right on the edge for […]
This beautiful shawl is made from one large skein of wool and one large skein of mohair. The shawl is soft and cuddly and would be a wonderful gift for any woman who has suffered from a recent crisis or loss. The lace pattern is easy to memorize and works up quickly on size 11 […]
This simple sock pattern is one I use all the time to make soft & cozy socks for myself as well as rough & sturdy work socks for my husband. You can change the size by using smaller or larger needles and thinner or thicker yarn. You can change the style by using a different […]
This holiday bear is easy enough even for beginning knitters. The pieces are knitted back and forth on straight needles and sewn together. With the furry yarn, you don’t even have to worry about being good at finishing, because the seams don’t show at all. I used a simple whip stitch on my bear and […]
This easy-to-knit brooch is a great project for learning to knit with wire. I’d never knitted with wire myself before making this, and it took some time to get used to the feel of the wire as it wrapped around the needles to form the stitches. The wire has absolutely no give, and the stitches […]
This chemo cap and matching scarf are made out of ultra-soft alpaca and merino yarn. Any worsted-weight yarn can be used, but make sure you choose something soft and comfy. For warmer climates, a soft cotton or cotton-wool blend would be more comfortable than the alpaca. The hat is knitted in the round from the […]
Because it’s Banned Books Week, I’ve designed this felted bag to use to carry my book with me, and to promote free speech and the First Amendment.. For those who are not familiar with the United States Constitution, the First Amendment reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise […]
Pattern: Garter Stitch Scarves and Origami Hat This easy scarf and hat set makes a perfect gift for someone homeless, or anyone needing an extra bit of warmth on a cold winter day. For washability, the black and multi-colored scarf is made out of a machine washable wool/acrylic blend. For an extra bit of luxury, […]