This seed stitch knit beanie pattern is one of my favourite quick knits — it works up in about 2 hours and makes the most beautiful handmade gift. The trick to this seed stitch knit beanie pattern is holding two strands of medium weight yarn together with large needles, which gives you a gorgeously thick, squishy texture without the bulk […]
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If you’ve ever wondered how to make mini pom poms for crochet projects, Halloween wreaths, garlands, or hat embellishments — this bulk-pom hack is going to change your life. Instead of fussing with single pom pom makers one at a time, this method lets you crank out 10, 20, or even 30 mini poms in a single sitting. It’s the […]
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The knit honeycomb stitch is one of those textured patterns that looks far more complex than it actually is — and the finished fabric is stunning. Worked over a simple 16-row repeat using a cable needle, the knit honeycomb stitch creates a dimensional hexagonal pattern that’s perfect for blankets, scarves, sweaters, and pillows. If you’ve never used a cable needle […]
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This caliper stitch scarf took me the better part of five years to finish — not because it’s hard, but because life kept getting in the way. After moving around the US a few times, this WIP kept slipping to the bottom of my yarn containers. When I moved back to San Francisco last year, I shipped my mom all […]
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Wondering how to make bulky yarn from the lighter-weight yarn you already have? This is one of the most useful tricks in any crocheter or knitter’s toolkit — and it requires zero special equipment, no felting, no spinning, and no extra purchases. You can turn any light or medium weight yarn into bulky or super bulky weight in seconds using […]
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The knit bubble stitch is one of those magical stitches that looks far more complex than it actually is. Worked over a simple multi-row repeat, it creates raised, rounded “bubbles” that pop off the surface of your fabric — adding the kind of dimensional texture that makes a finished piece feel handmade in the best possible way. Whether you’re knitting […]
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Meet Nicky — my free knit pumpkin pattern dressed up as a costumed little character with arms, legs, mittens, and booties. He’s worked from the top down with all the limbs and accessories knit separately and sewn together, and he’s named after my nephew (mom’s grandson) — we are in looooove. 🎃 If you’ve been wanting a knit pumpkin pattern […]
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This knit cable pumpkin is the perfect fall mantel statement piece — a classic twisted cable detail wraps around a stuffed pumpkin worked in the round from the stem down. Whether you’re a cable veteran or trying cables for the first time, this is a small enough project to get the hang of without committing to a full sweater. The […]
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These knit checkered placemats are the perfect picnic-worthy, fully washable addition to your table setup. The double-colour basketweave stitch creates a beautiful checkered pattern that looks more advanced than it actually is — and the cotton yarn means they hold up beautifully in the wash, again and again. This free knit checkered placemats pattern is the perfect project for beginners […]
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The summer breeze tote bag is the perfect knit accessory for pool days, beach trips, and farmers market runs. The body of this tote is stretchy and flexible, comfortably holding everything from sunscreen and a beach towel to fresh produce — while still keeping its shape. With its breezy two-tone stripes and breathable openwork stitch, this bag is the ultimate […]
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Learning how to use a yarn swift is one of the best skills you can add to your knitting and crochet toolkit. A yarn swift (paired with a ball winder) turns those frustrating, tangle-prone hanks of yarn into perfectly wound cakes in just minutes — no more begging family members to hold their arms outstretched while you slowly unspool. Once […]
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This knit herringbone pillow is a modern, textured home decor make that looks like you spent a small fortune at a boutique — but really you just doubled up some Red Heart Super Saver, sat in front of Netflix for an evening or two, and stuffed it with a $5 pillow form. The slip-stitch herringbone texture catches the light beautifully […]
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