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Free Pattern – Sleepy Snowman
Shhhh! This sweet little snowman is sleepy. He's had a busy day playing in the freshly fallen snow, and now he's resting, all cozy in his cap and scarf. Add a Sleepy Snowman to your holiday decor, or make one as a gift! He works up quickly, and is great for using up scraps.
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Free Pattern – 5 Minute Wine Glass Charms
Grab your box of buttons - you know the one. In just 5 minutes, take your mismatched favorites and turn them into these cute wine glass charms! These make great hostess gifts too, and you can have a whole set ready in plenty of time for Thanksgiving tomorrow!
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Knitted Kitchen #46 – Latvian Braid
The Latvian Braid stitch is a variant of fair isle / stranded colorwork, alternating between 2 colors. Raised "braids" are created by intentionally carrying the unused color across the right side of the work in a specific way. This pattern includes photos of the technique, plus a more in-depth video tutorial.
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Free Pattern – Snow Day Slouch
As a child, few things were more magical than a snow day. I still love waking up to a world that's all fluffy and white, under a dusky blue sky. Take a bit of that magical feeling with you whenever you wear this Snow Day Slouch! Knit in a bulky yarn, it's soft and squishy and warm, and works up quickly too. The stitch pattern is much easier to make than it looks, and is mostly knit stitches!
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Free Pattern – Avondale Scarf
A little bit casual and a little bit quirky, the Avondale Scarf could easily become your go-to accessory for the season! The bold stripes in neutral colors have a unisex appeal that's great for work or weekend wear. Add in the herringbone texture, with its slightly zigzag edge, and you have a piece that's as much fun to make as it is to wear!
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Free Pattern – Streeterville Cowl
Stay warm and cozy without a lot of bulk! The Streeterville cowl works up quickly, and the linen stitch pattern creates a light and drapey fabric. I designed this for the yarn from one of my early attempts at spinning. The stitch pattern really allows the texture of uneven or thick-and-thin yarns to shine, so it's great for novice spinners! It softens color transitions too, so works well with self-striping yarns.
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Free Pattern – Super Stretchy Leg Warmers
Stay toasty all day with these cozy leg warmers that combine retro fun with a bit of modern style! The ribbed fabric is dense and warm, and the vertical stripes in neutral colors are an attractive accent to a variety of different outfits. They are worked sideways, so only one color is used at a time. As the name suggests, these are also super stretchy and fit a wide range of sizes, which makes them perfect for gifting!
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Knitted Kitchen #41 – Bubble Stitch
Not to be confused with bobbles, this soft and puffy textured stitch creates raised “bubbles” all over the fabric. It also makes a really nice diamond design on the wrong side! The pattern includes photo and video tutorials for the knit 4 below (k4b) stitch used to create the bubbles.
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Free Pattern – Bridgeport Scarf
Make the classic, striking, and uncomplicated Bridgeport Scarf in all your favorite colors! Keep it neutral for a business casual look, go bold with brights, or show your support for your favorite team. Lighter weight yarn makes it perfect for autumn weather, while a simple hdc variation ads subtle texture and fabulous drape.
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Knitted Kitchen #38 – Simple Cables
If you've never tried cables, this pattern is a great introduction. They look much more intimidating than they really are! With this pattern and tutorial, you'll learn how to make a basic "2 over 2" cable, crossing to the left and to the right.
