Here’s how to turn your leftover bits of yarn into something beautiful and warm.

Free pattern + links to 6-part video tutorial.

The Fiona Baby Sundress is a pattern I released about 4 years ago. I’m re-releasing it today to include an updated pattern, larger size range (newborn to Child Size 2), and a six-part video tutorial.

Free pattern + links to 6-part video tutorial.

Finally, something for the guys in a pattern + video tutorial! While my original sketches for this included cables, a shawl collar, buttons, stripes, (and more); masculine feedback on the design helped me to edit it down to something that even the most conservative dresser will want to wear. (And just enough going on to keep it interesting for the knitter.)

Pattern + links to 8 instructional videos.

This jacket is knit in a top-down raglan style, but because the sleeves are a different color, it’s knit in pieces and seamed together. In this tutorial we’ll learn how to construct this sweater, seaming, icord edges, working fair isle, working short rows, and installing a zipper. If you live in the Southern US (like me), this might be the only winter jacket you need this year!

Pattern + links to 9 instructional videos.

This pattern is for a warm pair of thick gloves. We use size 4 US needles and worsted weight yarn to make learning the techniques easier. After you’ve worked through this pattern, it will be no problem to move on to other, more complicated patterns that use smaller needles and thinner yarn, to make more delicate gloves.

Pattern + links to 9 instructional videos.

Summertime knitting, and no prior sweater knitting experience needed! This sweater is a top-down raglan style, knit in a light summery yarn. Learning to knit (and fit) this style of sweater will set you up to knit all kinds of other patterns. I’ve sized this sweater from XS to 3X.

Pattern + links to 7 instructional videos.

I am offering this tutorial (pattern + instructional videos) for FREE! This is a traditional pattern, not my own design, that has been used for generations. I am presenting this for beginning knitters who would like to learn this technique, and to give a free sample of my video tutorials.

Pattern + links to instructional videos.

In this tutorial we’ll learn how to felt, as well as how to complete the unique shaping of this bag. That includes picking up stitches on both the knit and purl sides, working the handles, and tricks for keeping your count just right to keep the bag sides symmetrical.

Pattern + links to 6 instructional videos.

Lace knitting can be daunting to knitters who have never tried it, but with a little help, these techniques are simple to learn, and the reward of a finished lace scarf is totally worth it.

Pattern + links to 5 instructional videos.

Basic mittens are quick and fun to knit, and are full of skill-building techniques you’ll use in tons of other patterns you knit.

Pattern + links to 5 instructional videos.

So, you’ve knit a scarf or two, what now? Time to “move beyond the rectangle” and start knitting shapes!

Pattern + links to four instructional videos.

This Easter Basket is knit up with double-strands of worsted yarn and size 10.5 or 11 needles. That means you’ll have a finished basket, ready to felt, in just a few evenings of knitting.

Pattern + links to 6 instructional videos.

Here’s how to avoid “second sock syndrome”. This series of seven videos guides you through knitting two socks at the same time, using two circular needles.

Pattern + links to seven instructional videos

Earflap hats have become very popular recently, but there are some tricky parts to knitting them, including the earflaps themselves.

Pattern + links to 4 instructional videos

These videos use a simple pattern and worsted-weight yarn to quickly get you through the tricky parts of sock knitting.
The techniques you learn here will set you up for working most other cuff-down (traditional) sock patterns.

Pattern + links to 6 instructional videos

Both baby and adult sizes in the pattern!
Materials Needed:
• Yarn: Two colors of worsted-weight yarn
• Needles: Size 7 US 16” circular needles and size 7 US double-pointed needles
• Additional Materials: stitch marker, tapestry needle

Pattern + links to three instructional videos

Materials Needed:
• About 200 yards of worsted weight yarn
• Size 7 US needles 16” circular needles, size 7 US double-pointed needles
• 3 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scrap yarn for embroidery (optional)

Pattern + links to seven instructional videos

Fingerless GLOVES, not mittens – don’t be fooled! Fingerless gloves are a much better fit. They lovingly wrap and cuddle each finger, so that there is no unfortunate gaping around the hand.

This pattern is available two ways – either as a pattern with instructional videos, or as a pattern only.

Magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks (or any tiny tube) with a long circular needle instead of double-pointed needles. In this pattern you will see links to seven instructional videos that will explain each section in detail, and help get you through the tricky parts.

Pattern + links to 7 instructional videos

Get knitting! This pattern as a good first project for all beginning knitters.
Materials Needed:
• one skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (widely available at craft stores)
• size 10.5 US needles (preferably wooden ones)
• a tapestry needle for weaving in your ends

Pattern + links to seven instructional videos

These videos use a simple pattern and worsted-weight yarn to quickly get you through the tricky parts of toe-up sock knitting.
The techniques you learn here will set you up for working most other toe-up sock patterns.

Pattern + links to 4 instructional videos

This baby sweater, called the Toddler Tunic, is knit in the classic top-down raglan style. Learning to knit this little sweater gives you the knowledge you need to easily work any top-down raglan pattern. Pattern includes four sizes 6 mo, 12 mo, 18 mo, and 24 mo.

Pattern + links to 5 instructional videos

Size: adult
Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 Cotton
Needles: Size US 7

Pattern + links to 2 instructional videos

Sizes: Preemie, 0-6 mo, 6-18 mo
Yarn: Any worsted-weight yarn
Needles: Size US 7

Pattern + links to 6 instructional videos

Sizes: Infant/Child shoe sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Yarn: Dale of Norway Baby Ull
Needles: Size US 2

Pattern + links to 6 instructional videos

Sizes: 3 mo, 6 mo, 12 mo
Yarn: Berroco Comfort Chunky
Needles: Size US 10.5

Pattern + links to 4 instructional videos

Size: 38″ x 38″
Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Worsted
Needles: Size US 8

Pattern + links to 4 instructional videos

Size: 36″ x 36″
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Bulky
Needles: Size US 9

Pattern + links to 3 instructional videos

Sizes: 0-3 mo, 6 mo
Yarn: Berroco Comfort DK
Needles: Size US 7

Pattern + links to 5 instructional videos

Sizes: 3 mo, 6 mo, 12 mo
Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Sport
Needles: Size US 6, circulars or straights and double-pointed needles

Pattern + links to 8 instructional videos

Materials Needed:
• 70 yards of bulky yarn; or 100 yards of worsted, held double stranded
• Size 13 needles
• Tapestry needle

Pattern + links to 3 instructional videos

This pattern makes a proportionally-accurate Texas State Flag, which just happens to be proportionally-accurate for a crib blanket as well.

Size: 60” x 40”
Yarn: about 600 yards each in red, white, and blue
Hook: Tunisian crochet hook in size 10/J, or size to obtain gauge

Intimated by the twists and turns of traditional Irish Fisherman knitting? This shawl is a good place to start learning how to manage a cable needle and read the charts.

This pattern is available two ways – either as a pattern with instructional videos, or as a pattern only.

These socks are made from worsted-weight yarn for a quick knit.

Materials:
• 1 hank Cascade 220 (stripes are optional)
• Set of size 6 US double-pointed needles (DPNs)
• Tapestry needle

Ready for Santa! A wooly Christmas jumper for your favorite little girls. This design features a pleated skirt, a peter-pan collar, a tidy turned-hem skirt, and icord edging.

As seen in the Mad Men episode “The Grown Ups”. I studied this episode frame-by-frame to get a perfectly accurate copy of the mittens!

Free Ravelry download.

Size: 6 to 12 months

• (Knit version)Yarn: Babyboo yarn: 3 skeins white, 1 skein pink, 1 skein green
• (Fabric Skirt Version) Yarn: Babyboo yarn: 1 skein pink, 1 skein white, ¼ yard of 45” wide fabric
• Needles: size 5 US 16” circulars, size F crochet hook
• Also: stitch markers, scrap yarn to hold stitches, tapestry needle

A lovely combination of lace, warmth, and wash-ability.

• 8 skeins (400 grams) Dale of Norway Baby Ull (180 yards/165 meters per skein)
• Size US 3/3.25 mm needles (or size to obtain gauge)
• Stitch markers, Row counter, Tapestry needle
• Crochet hook, size E, F, or G (to attach fringe)

Sizes 3-6 months and 12-24 months.

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“Socks”, because babies don’t need thumbs in their mittens.

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To fit girls’ shoe sizes 2-6, knit with Baby Ull.

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Toe-up lace socks.

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Pac-Man ghosts don’t usually bring about ideas of scary spooks and Halloween, which is exactly why I chose one for a trick-or-treat bag.

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Specially designed to fit the unique curves of a Basenji.

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The post about this pattern is here.

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The post and tutorial for this pattern is here.

Size 12 months-ish. Free Ravelry download.

Use spit-splicing to create a colorful lace scarf, with limited ends to weave in.

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