This easy argyle knit throw is one of those patterns that looks far more impressive than it actually is. Worked with only knit and purl stitches in chunky #5 bulky yarn, it creates a beautifully textured diamond-pattern blanket that’s perfect for first-time knitters tackling their first throw — and equally satisfying for seasoned knitters who want a relaxing, repetitive project […]
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This simple knit throw blanket is the cozy, beginner-friendly project that proves first knits can absolutely double as heirloom-worthy decor. Worked entirely in garter stitch on a circular needle (back and forth — no joining!), Hudson’s throw layers four colors with thoughtful color changes and a polished edge that makes the finished blanket feel far more advanced than it actually […]
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This cable knit pumpkin pattern is one of the most beautifully textured fall projects you can knit — a classic chunky pumpkin worked flat with a beginner-friendly cable design that creates the iconic ribbed-and-twisted look that elevates a simple knit pumpkin into something truly special. The pattern includes a full beginner guide to working cables, so even if you’ve never […]
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This easy peasy chunky knit throw is the blanket that started it all for so many of my readers — and I completely understand why. It’s a simple 2-row repeat using alternating knit and purl stitches, which means even total beginners can make something genuinely beautiful. Grab some Bernat Blanket Extra and your 12.75mm circular needles and you’re ready to […]
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Looking for a sweet, beginner-friendly Valentine’s Day craft project? These Valentine gift pockets are little heart-shaped pouches that work as the cutest delivery for a Valentine’s note, a piece of candy, a small gift, or a sweet surprise for a child. Best part: I’ve written this free pattern in both knit AND crochet, so you can pick whichever craft you […]
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This crochet bumble bee pumpkin pattern is the sweetest little member of my Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch — a yellow and black striped pumpkin with tiny antennae and big googly eyes. It’s part of a free series of 8 costumed pumpkin patterns I designed to celebrate Halloween (and the in-between fall-into-Halloween moment). 🐝 The Bumble Bee was actually a last-minute […]
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This crochet skull pumpkin pattern is the simplest member of my Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch — a bone-colored pumpkin with a charmingly spooky skull face that’s done entirely in embroidery. No separate accessories to make, no fiddly attachments. Just the base pumpkin, one googly eye, and a few simple embroidered details. 💀 If you’ve never embroidered on a knit or […]
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This crochet mummy pumpkin pattern is one of the most charming members of my Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch — a wrapped mummy pumpkin with peek-a-boo googly eyes that show through the bandages. Kids absolutely love this one. 🧟 The trick to this costume is the long, simple wrap — just a single 80″ strip of yarn-work that you wind around […]
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This crochet frankenstein pumpkin pattern turns a simple pumpkin into the iconic green-faced monster — complete with the classic flat-top hairline (created by changing colors mid-pumpkin) and two side bolts. It’s part of my Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch, a free series of 8 costumed pumpkin patterns. 🧌 The signature look of this Frankenstein comes from a clever two-color pumpkin base […]
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Free Crochet Free Knit Free Holiday
This simple crochet pumpkin pattern is the universal base I use for the entire Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch series — and the foundation for any costumed pumpkin you want to make. The trick to this simple crochet pumpkin pattern? It starts as a flat rectangle that transforms into a plump round pumpkin with a few simple finishing steps. 🎃 Written […]
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This geometric eyelet throw is the perfect modern knit blanket project — bold geometric eyelet patterns and clean straight lines create a subtle design with absolutely amazing texture. The geometric eyelet throw uses a soft Aran weight wool yarn for warmth without bulk, and the eyelet stitch (yo + k2tog repeats) creates that gorgeous lace-meets-modern look that’s surprisingly easy to […]
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Free Crochet Free Knit Free Holiday
This hand knitting tree skirt pattern has quickly become one of my favourite Christmas projects — ditch your crochet hooks and toss your knitting needles, because you only need your hands for this one. 🎄 The trick? Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ yarn comes with preformed loops, so you simply pull each loop through the previous one — no tools required. I […]
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