Learning how to knit lace for beginners is a lot less scary when you understand the simple stitches that create those pretty open spaces in your knitting. If you have ever looked at a lace knitting pattern and immediately felt like you needed to close the tab and go make a plain dishcloth instead, this…
This lace dishcloth knitting pattern is a great addition to my free dishcloth knitting patterns because it uses a pretty all-over chevron stitch pattern in a small, useful project. If you have been wanting to try lace knitting but do not want to jump straight into a big shawl or sweater, the Sarah Dishcloth is…
The best DPNs for sock knitting can make tiny sock stitches feel so much easier, especially when you are working through free sock knitting patterns with small circumferences, detailed stitch work, or toe-up construction. If you have ever tried to knit socks on needles that were too slippery, too long, too blunt, or just plain…
This toe up shortie sock pattern is a pretty addition to my free sock knitting patterns because it has a practical shortie fit, a mitered heel, and a lace-and-cable design across the top of the foot. If you love short socks but hate when they slide down into your shoes, this pattern was made for…
If you are learning how to knit garter stitch, this beginner knitting tutorial will walk you through one of the easiest and most useful knitting stitches you can learn. Garter stitch is made by knitting every row when you are working flat, which makes it a perfect stitch pattern for brand-new knitters who want to…
This beginner dishcloth knitting pattern is a great addition to my free dishcloth knitting patterns because it uses simple stitches, basic repeats, and practical cotton yarn. If you are looking for an easy first dishcloth project, the Peace Dishcloth is a great place to start. This pattern uses only knits and purls, so you do…
The best worsted weight yarn for sweaters is the yarn that gives you the right mix of softness, structure, stitch definition, washability, and price. Worsted weight yarn is one of my favorite choices for sweater knitting because it is thick enough to work up at a satisfying pace, but not so bulky that the finished…
Tree knitting patterns are such a beautiful way to bring texture, cables, and nature-inspired details into handmade sweaters, socks, scarves, and accessories. If you love knitting patterns that feel classic, meaningful, and interesting without being too fussy, the Cedar Collection is a fun one to look through. These tree knitting patterns all use the same…
This free boys pullover knitting pattern is a worsted weight sweater pattern designed for boys who need something warm, wearable, and still interesting enough to knit. The Youth Cedar Pullover is a boys sweater knitting pattern with a classic v-neck shape, set-in sleeves, and a bold center tree panel running up the front. The trees…
Worsted weight sweater knitting patterns are some of my favorite sweater projects because they sit right in that perfect middle ground between tiny yarn and super bulky yarn. If you love the idea of knitting handmade sweaters but do not want to spend the next 93 years working on one fingering-weight garment, worsted weight yarn…