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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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