This crop cardigan knitting pattern is part of my collection of free sweater knitting patterns, designed to give you a flattering, waist-length cardigan with texture, volume, and easy construction. If you’ve been searching for a sweater that feels stylish but still practical to knit, this post solves that by walking you through a design that…
Looking for where to buy self-striping yarn online? This post spills all my favorites + links to my free knitting pattern page! Gradient and self-striping yarns are the yarny equivalent of a fireworks show—bold, colorful, and totally captivating. Whether you love the slow fade of an ombre or the surprise of a new color popping…
Learn how to knit a gauge swatch and why it matters below and check out all of my tutorials on my Knitting Tutorial page! If you’ve ever finished a sweater only to discover it would better fit a Great Dane than a toddler, chances are you skipped your gauge swatch. I’ve been there—rushing into a…
Discover all my favorite free picot knitting patterns and explore even more on my free knitting patterns page! I’m going to let you in on a little knitting secret: I’m completely obsessed with a good picot edge. There’s just something about that dainty, decorative edge that gives your project a polished finish—without feeling fussy. Whether…
If you’ve been searching for a knit girl bonnet pattern that actually feels light, pretty, and wearable (especially in warmer weather), this is exactly what you need. The Simone Bonnet is designed to solve that frustrating gap between bulky winter bonnets and overly simple designs that don’t feel special enough to gift. This knit girl…
Looking for ideas on where to buy yarn online? Check out my favorite shops and browse my free knitting patterns while you’re there! Let’s talk about something I get asked all the time: Where do you buy your yarn? This has been an especially popular question since Jo-Ann closed. With so many options, it can…
Learn how to knit the K1B stitch with this easy-to-follow tutorial! Check out even more tutorials on my Knitting Tutorial Page. If you’ve ever come across a knitting pattern that calls for the K1B stitch and thought, “Wait… what’s that?”, don’t worry—you’re not alone! When I first encountered the term K1B, I paused too. But…
Discover these 4 free boy sweater knitting patterns perfect for any season! Check out all my free sweater patterns here. When I first started designing sweaters for my boys, I wasn’t just looking for warm layers—I was looking for patterns that fit their personalities. Whether they needed something rugged for outdoor play, a comfy sweater…
Looking for a cute knit purse pattern? My newest free pattern – Peter Purse can be found at the bottom of this post but be sure to check out all of the free purses and bags here! Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough love in the knitting world: the knit purse pattern. I…
Looking for the best yarn for knitting hats? Check out my top picks and find free hat patterns on my free hat pattern page. There’s something so satisfying about knitting a hat. Whether I need a quick gift, a winter staple, or a “just because” project, hats are always the answer. And over the years,…