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Free Pattern | Stitchmas Tree

3 Stitchmas Trees in different colours and sizes.

Stitchmas Tree Happy holidays! The crochet Stitchmas Tree ornament is designed to decorate your home and add a touch of woolly cheer for Christmas. As an added bonus, it can hold your collection of stitch markers like tiny baubles! It’s hard to stop at just 1, so have fun crocheting a collection of trees from…

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Free Pattern | Crocheted Project Bag

Two crocheted project bags sitting on a coffee table.

Crocheted Project Bag Learn to crochet by whipping up a beginner-friendly crocheted project bag! I designed this bag after finding some unloved cotton yarn in my stash and deciding to make something with it that was simple but very usable. If you’re new to crochet don’t worry, the project only requires a few easy stitches.…

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Easy Knitting Projects For Gifts | Free Patterns!

free knitting projects for gifts

This video demonstrates how to make easy, beginner friendly knitting projects for gifts (or to keep for yourself). Written instructions for each of the free DIY patterns are provided below! Please note that these are recipe-style patterns designed for beginners, and therefore have minimal stitch counts and aren’t provided with specific gauges and sizing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVW1zgRQSs8…

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Recipe for how I convert patterned socks to anklets

A pair of knitted anklet socks

  For last year’s Socktober KAL in The Sweater Collective Ravelry group I decided to knit a pair of Arabesque Socks, but then started running out of time to get them finished by the end of the month. “No worries!” I thought, feeling lazy, “I’ll just turn them into shortie socks!” In the end I couldn’t…

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Free Pattern | Retta Scarf

A finished example of the Retta Scalf

by Jessica Gore of The Sweater Collective The Retta Scarf is the perfect everyday accessory; warm, stylish, and surprisingly easy to knit. A central nine-stitch cable is bordered by twisted stitches and garter stitch, creating a classic design that looks good however you want to wear it. The DK weight yarn is held doubled throughout knitting this…

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Free Pattern | Day Off Socks

A finished pair of day off socks

The Day Off Socks knit up in no time, and are a great way to experiment with a toe-up construction if you’ve been wanting to give it a try! SIZE Small: 15.5cm (6″) circumference, fits approximate foot circumference of 19cm (7 ½”); women’s EU 37–39/US 6 ½–8 ½Medium: 18cm (7″) circumference, fits approximate foot circumference of 22cm (8 ¾”); women’s EU 40–42/US 9–10, men’s EU 40–42/US 7 ½–8 ½Large: 20cm (8″) circumference, fits approximate foot circumference of…

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