Current Crochet and Knitting Patterns
Maybe you don't have a ball-winder and a swift. I know most of us have seen the "hack" of using a toilet paper tube and hand mixer to wind our yarn, but the idea of my yarn, or worse yet, my hand mixer, touching a toilet paper tube just really grosses me out. Maybe you're… Continue reading Learn to Wind a Center-pull Ball of Yarn by Hand
Would you like to learn how to knit a set of mittens? I've made a series of three tutorial videos to teach the skills needed to make the mittens in my Wanette Winter Set! This is a free knitting pattern. Get it by clicking here! You can see the first video in my previous post,… Continue reading How to Knit a Mitten, Parts 2 and 3
I could also call this post, "How to use circular knitting needles in the Magic Loop Method," or "How to make mittens," or "How to do the long tail cast on." There are several skills involved that are all great things to learn! The primary purpose of this tutorial, however, is to teach you how… Continue reading How to Knit a Mitten, Part 1: How to Knit Ribbing in the Round
Another free knitting pattern! A lace afghan square Hi friends! I'm back today to share the last square that makes up my "First Time's a Charm Blanket." This is what I call the eyelet square because it reminds me of eyelet lace. This is a very basic, beginner lace pattern. Trust me, if you've… Continue reading First Time’s a Charm Knit Blanket – Part 3: How to Knit Lace
Today I'm back to share the pattern for the textured square of my "First Time's a Charm Blanket." This is the yellow/green block. If you look closely, you can see a diagonal line on the square. This square is textured. On one side of the line is stockinette stitch, and on the other side is… Continue reading First Time’s a Charm Knit blanket: Textured Square
