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…
If you’re looking for a worsted weight mitten knitting pattern that gives you warm, practical mittens without the bulk of chunky yarn, these Simple Worsted Mittens are a great cold-weather project. You can find even more options on my Free Mitten Knitting Patterns page when you’re ready to add another pair to your needles. These…
If you are looking for the best alpaca yarn for knitting, you probably already know what makes alpaca so tempting. It is incredibly warm without feeling overly heavy, has beautiful drape, and can add just the right amount of softness and halo to scarves, cowls, sweaters, and other cold-weather knits. The tricky part is choosing…
If you’re looking for a free lace cowl knitting pattern, the Miriam Cowl is a lightweight fingering-weight project with delicate lace, simple ribbed edges, and an easy-to-wear shape. You can find even more projects like this on my Free Scarf and Cowl Knitting Patterns page. The Miriam Cowl is a fun little project when you…
If you are looking for baby sweater knitting patterns, this collection is packed with sweet projects to knit for the little ones in your life. From cozy pullovers to classic cardigans, these free baby knitting patterns give you plenty of options for handmade baby gifts, new arrivals, and everyday layers. I’ve gathered all of my…
Finding the best wool blend yarn can give you the cozy warmth and bounce of wool without committing to a 100% wool yarn. Wool and acrylic blends are especially useful for sweaters, hats, children’s knits, blankets, and everyday accessories because they balance softness, durability, easier care, and price. If you love wool but want something…
If you have been looking for a free baby cardigan knitting pattern that feels classic, sweet, and just detailed enough to keep your needles interested, meet the Baby Lydia Cardigan! This newest addition to my free sweater knitting patterns collection is a drop sleeve, crew neck cardigan with delicate lace panels running up both fronts…