Author: Hanna Gough
Why you should try the granny square
Why should you try the granny square? If you’re new to crochet, you will have undoubtedly seen the granny square. It’s a square piece of fabric that looks like thick lace. It is worked from the centre out and can vary in colour and style. Some granny squares are tiny, while others are an entire…
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Hatchmere Hat Knitting Pattern. Cable knit hat free pattern.
Cable knit hat and mitts pattern. This pattern is free, but if you’d prefer the ad-free PDF, you can get it here or on Ravelry. The Hatchmere cable knit beanie hat and fingerless mitts are a really simple introduction to cable knitting. There is also a matching cowl you can try. On the edge of…
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Summer crochet cardigan pattern. Mesh stitch crochet cardigan.
Here’s a simple summer crochet cardigan with lace openwork and mesh stitch detail. This simple kimono sleeve cardigan is quick to make in cotton yarn. if you’d prefer to download the ad-free pdf of this pattern, you can do so on Ravelry or Ko-Fi. This article contains affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to…
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How to crochet a circle. Crochet circle pattern for beginners. Crochet a flat circle that doesn’t curl or frill.
This is a free pattern for a crochet circle. How to crochet a flat circle Creating your first crochet circle is really tough, especially when you don’t know how to make it bigger or how to make it lie flat. With this pattern I can explain how to: Materials required: Terms are written in US…
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There are many ways to knit socks.
Are you sitting down? I’m going to talk you through the many ways to knit socks. Last year I received a refund request from a customer. They weren’t happy with their sock knitting kit and wanted a refund on the needles. The customer’s words were something like “there’s circular needles in here. No good for knitting socks!” …
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How to graft the toe of your sock. Kitchener stitch tutorial.
Learn how to graft your sock toes seamlessly. Tutorial demonstrating the Kitchener stitch, also known as grafting.
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Andalusian stitch socks. Free sock knitting pattern for a pair of simple, rib textured socks.
Try these cuff-down, ribbed socks featuring the andalusian stitch. These simple socks have a square (Dutch) heel and you’ll need to know how to graft to close the toe.
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Cygnet Boho Spirit Yarn. Self striping yarns for knitting and crochet.
Cygnet boho spirit yarn is a yarn that I’ve used a few times in my knitwear and crochet designs. I’ll talk you through what kind of yarn it is and why it’s a great yarn to use for your next autumn/winter project. Is Cygnet Boho Spirit yarn double knit or worsted? Here I’ll explain the…
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Simple cuff-down sock knitting pattern. Sock knitting for beginners.
Free pattern for a pair of simple, cuff-down socks knit in the round with 4ply yarn.
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Sock knitting with two straight needles. Can you knit socks flat?
Wondering how to knit socks on straight needles? Try this two needle flat sock pattern. You can have all the glamour of 4ply socks without the worry of extra needles. This article about knitting socks on straight needles contains affiliate links, meaning that if you do choose to buy, I will receive a small commission…
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