Easy Toque Pattern

Easy Toque Pattern

This post was originally published in 2006 on my personal blog to give my aunts the hat pattern I had written. My first pattern if memory serves. I was quite proud. Easy Toque Pattern I haven’t revised this pattern since the first time I wrote it out. I do plan...
Best Free Cowl Patterns on Ravelry

Best Free Cowl Patterns on Ravelry

What are the best free cowl patterns? Here are my top three. I love cold weather because I get to wear cowls. And the more I think about it, the more I realize the world “cowl” might be knitting jargon. Do non-knitters know this term? (BTW why can’t...
Alphabet Knitting Using Letter Charts

Alphabet Knitting Using Letter Charts

You want to learn alphabet knitting? You are in the right place. But first we have to talk about the technique because once you wrap your head around this you will be able to stitch the entire alphabet with confidence and glee. To learn alphabet knitting first you...
Knitted Brain Slug [free pattern]

Knitted Brain Slug [free pattern]

Every now and then I browse around for free knitting patterns and every now and then I strike gold. A knitted brain slug!!! I’ve never made a toy before, nor knit anything needing stuffing (actually that’s not entirely true). And I’ve especially...
Afghan-Inspired Knitted Boot Cuffs [free pattern]

Afghan-Inspired Knitted Boot Cuffs [free pattern]

Afghan-Inspired Knitted Boot Cuffs These lacy boot cuffs have great stretch. In fact they’ll stretch to your leg and bounce back into shape upon washing. For this project any yarn will do and you won’t need an entire skein so it’s a great project for using up stash...