Knitting and Crochet Patterns and Info

Free Knitting Patterns 

Some of my favorite patterns on the net.

5 Easy Knitted Shrug Patterns |

A shrug is a must have piece of your wardrobe. It is perfect for the transition between spring and summer or for cooler summer evenings. The great thing about

5 Baby Summer Hat Patterns |

Here are some cute sun hat patterns to make for your baby. We all know that babies delicate skin needs to be protected from UV rays. Why not make the hat

Hand Knit Spa Set- Hand Towel Pattern |

Hand knit spa items make the perfect gift for any occasion.

Knit and Crochet Articles and Info 

Why Knitting in Hard Economic Times Makes Sense | Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns

Health benefits of knitting and how to turn down the heat. Fight stress and save money.

Knit and Crochet Runway Trends for 2009 | Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns

One of the hottest trends this year is DIY fashion.

My eyes told me to get an Ott Lite. | Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns

I love my Ott Lite. If you craft you seriously need one of these!

Hat Patterns 

Durango Cap

Stylish beanie with button trim.

Knitted Motorway Moses Hat

This is one of the most unusual hat patterns I have come across yet. If you like to stand out in a crowd and be humorous this one is for you!

Newsboy Peak Cap

Very fashionable newsboy/pageboy cap pattern for you to knit.

NEW Elmo Ear Flap Hat Pattern

A Cathy Henry Original Design Available in sizes Infant, Child, Teen/Adult

Crochet Cozy Cap Pattern

It is a unique design with a beanie top with pretty shell stitch detail, a hood back and an attached scarf in a thick rib stitch to wrap around your neck. Child & Adult sizes.

Scarf Patterns 

HowStuffWorks "Free Scarf Knitting Patterns"

The herringbone pattern is traditionally a masculine pattern. Liven it up with some pom-poms using this free knitting pattern from HowStuffWorks.

5 Easy Knitted Scarf Patterns for beginner knitters

These are great patterns if you are tired of knitting garter stitch scarves. Fancy but easy!

Super Mario 1-Up Mushroom Scarf

This is a scarf on etsy. The pattern is not for sale but I think it is one of the coolest scarves ever so I am puting it here to share.

The Traveling Scarf Project |

Knitters of the world unite in a global project. The traveling scarf can come to you if you just ask for it! Knit your bit and pass it on to another knitter. Hopefully the scarf will make it's way around the world!

My Favorite Knit and Crochet Resources 

Knitting and Crochet Web Links

I started to add a link directory here to all of the knitting sites I have bookmarked over the years but it grew way too big so I have made a separate lens for them. You can find it at the link above. I continually add to it so be sure to favorite it if you suffer from PAS. (Pattern acquisition/accumulation syndrome)

Conversion Tables

Conversion charts for yarn weights, knitting needles sizes (UK, Metric & US), and knitting terms

Rings & Things - Converting inches to millimeters

How to convert between inches and millimeters. Since the web is worldwide and patterns are written by people from all countries I thought it would be good to have handy metric conversion info for measuring your work.

Knitting Terms and Abbreviations

The knitting glossary covers all the common knitting abbreviation found in knitting patterns. A handy resource if you com across a pattern that has an abbreviation you aren't familiar with.

Crochet Cristiano de Ambar: Puntos de Ganchillo

Spanish to English/English to Spanish Abbreviations translation.

Body Size Standards & Guidelines for Crochet & KNitting

Now THIS site is a huge help for knitting and crocheting garments that fit. They give you standard measurements for sizing, how much larger to make the garments than the actually body measurement, etc.

Crochet Dictionary

Crochet abbreviations with pictures.

Summer Breeze Baby Halter Top Pattern

This knit baby halter top can be made for less than $3. A new pattern design by Cathy Henry.