Learning how to knit seed stitch is a fun way to turn basic knits and purls into a beautifully textured fabric. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the repeat, show you how to keep your stitches lined up, and help you spot the little mistakes that can change the pattern. You’ll find more ways…
This seed stitch dishcloth knitting pattern is a simple, textured addition to my Free Dishcloth Knitting Patterns collection, with seed stitch edges and bands of texture throughout. If you want to practice alternating knits and purls while making something you can actually use, the Roman Dishcloth is a lovely place to start. The seed stitch…
These free textured hat knitting patterns bring together moss stitch, broken rib, basketweave, bobbles, and other stitch patterns from my collection of free hat knitting patterns. If you want a hat with a little more detail than plain stockinette, there are plenty of options here! My new Roman Beanie leads the lineup with bands of…
This Valley Yarns Hampden review shares my experience knitting the Roman Beanie with a super-soft yarn that made its moss stitch stripes stand out beautifully. If you love browsing my free hat knitting patterns but wonder which yarn to choose for a textured design, this is one worth considering. A yarn can feel lovely in…
If you’re looking for a seed stitch hat knitting pattern with plenty of texture but a simple, classic look, the Roman Beanie is a fun one to add to your needles. This free worsted-weight hat pattern features bands of moss stitch that continue from the body of the hat all the way through the crown…
If you love projects that come off the needles fairly quickly but still have a purpose when you’re finished, these small knitting projects are a great place to start. I pulled together some of my favorite practical patterns for everyday life, including little bags, dishcloths, headbands, mitts, mittens, and hats. These are the kinds of…
If you’re looking for the best yarn for knitted bags, you want something that can stand up to regular use while still giving you the look and feel you want from the finished bag. Bags get filled, carried, rubbed against clothing, tossed in the car, and used a lot harder than most knitted projects. Whether…
If you’re looking for a free knit phone bag pattern that is practical, textured, and simple enough to relax with, the Aaron Phone Bag is a fun little project to add to your needles. You can find even more small bags, purses, and crossbody projects on my Tote Bag and Purse Patterns page. The Aaron…
If you love knitting with wool but would really rather not panic every time your finished project gets anywhere near the washing machine, superwash wool yarn might be exactly what you need. The best superwash wool yarn gives you so many of the things we love about wool—warmth, elasticity, softness, and beautiful stitch definition—while making…