Welcome to the knitting patterns lens. My goal is to bring you the best of knitting. This includes free patterns I particularly like on the Internet as well as the best shopping links. There is also a feed here from my own knitting blog. I hope you will stop by!
Good patterns make all of the difference in our knitting. I will only bring you the best and highest quality.
Don't forget to check your gauge! And enjoy - there is nothing as satisfying and relaxing as knitting a wonderful project.
Contents at a Glance
Knitting Supplies
You can't do without these
There are some supplies that are absolute necessities - needles for example. But others may not seem important... until you need them!
- Knitting needles of various sizes and lengths. Also it is good to have a variety of materials these needles are made of: Wood, plastic, aluminum, etc. Different yarns require different needles.
- A good measuring gauge. One that is about six inches long and is designed to measure gauge is your best bet.
- A measuring tape. Be sure your finished project is measuring up at the predicted, and necessary, gauge.
- Stitch markers. These can be the plain bone ring ones or fancy ones made by a crafter. Just be sure you have them.
- Row counter. Get a solid one that won't register an extra row if it is bumped.
- Small scissors to trim yarn ends. One that hangs around the neck and is not an actual pair of scissors is good for travelers.
- Yarn needles. Several are good to have on hand. Plastic ones are great, metal ones are important as well. Sometimes a needle with a curved end is the easiest to create a seam with.
- Bags to carry your projects and plastic bins to store them. Protect wool from moths when you store yarn.
- A large area to block projects. One that has a heavy cushion type surface (padded cardboard) works well. You might like blocking pins and wires as well.
My Favorite Yarn Shop
The Highest Quality & The Best Prices
There are a lot of places, good places, to buy yarn and patterns. But no one is as good as Oregon Trail Yarn. Their customer service is the best!! And they have yarn you just can't do without!
Knitting Books
No knitter can be without
Patterns
The Best of Free Knitting Patterns
- 30 Free Patterns From Berroco
- This is a nice set of patterns from Berroco, one of the finest creators of yarn and patterns. This is from their spring/summer catalog, 2006. Every pattern here is free!
- Anna's Shawl
- This is a beautiful lace shawl. I think it would make a lovely gift - for yourself or someone else!
- Knitted Bojo Boots
- I must admit - this is a new one for me. There is something about the idea of knitted boots that I find attractive. Maybe it is the uniqueness. Maybe it is that boho style thing. Or maybe it is just because I've never seen anything like this before.
- Adorable Ankle Socks
- Handknitted socks don't have to be heavy and ultra warm. There are great options for spring and summer too!
- Tube Socks
- These knit up fast and are great gifts. Teenagers especially love them.
- Kitchen Caddies
- Would you like to change your kitchen's look or color? These little caddies, made of stash yarn, will redecorate the family gathering place.
Links
This list was here when I adopted this lens. I have no idea about these patterns. I will be going through them. The list above are the links I have chosen
- Knitting Patterns for Toys
- Free patterns and an animated knitting technique section.
- Dishcloth Boutique
- Offers a large selection of knit and crochet dishcloth patterns.
- Barbie/Fashion Doll Patterns
- Free knit and crochet patterns for Barbie, and other 11- 1/2" fashion dolls, Ken dolls and baby sister dolls.
- Web Generated Knitting Patterns
- Free web generated custom sweaters for people, pets and toys.
- Yarn Lover's Room
- Vintage and original patterns.
- Judy Gibson: Original Knitting Patterns
- Free pattern designs include lace, doll clothes, mittens, socks, caps, and shawls.
- Linda Largent Handknits
- Pattern for a knit beaded necklace.
- Yarn Forward Free Stuff
- Free patterns include apparel, doilies, and golf club covers.
- City Side Yarn Company: Free Patterns
- Retail store offering several free patterns. Items include hats, scarves and socks. Adobe Acrobat Reader required to access patterns.
- Liz's Knitting
- Patterns and links.
- MLM Inspirations
- Free, original patterns for a variety of knit items. Designs include hats, gloves, a purse and halter top.
- Crystal Palace Yarns - Free Knitting Patterns
- Free patterns include sweaters, scarves, hats, and other accessories.
- Knittinggeek.com
- Includes information on designing your own socks, shawls and baby blankets. Also has sections on how to find knitting info on the world wide web, and how to block a shawl.
- Knitting and crochet patterns for preemie and full term babies.
- Free knit and crochet patterns to make preemie and fullterm baby hats, booties, mittens, afghans, bibs, and burial gowns. Also, projects listed to help.
- jessica's free knitting patterns and motifs
- Charted knitting motifs and patterns.
- Online Library: Ladies Home Journal: March 1894 -The Art of Knitting
- A small selection of knitting patterns from Ladie's Home Journal, March 1894
- Novelty Knits
- Knitted novelty toys, accessories and patterns for adults and children.
- Knitting Pattern Central
- Categorized links to patterns.
- Valarie's
- Includes free knitting patterns and an archive of episodes of the Carol Duvall Show.
- Sunkid GMBH
- Offers patterns for Teddy Bear clothes. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
- Staceyjoy's Knitting Stitch Portfolio
- Original hand and machine knitting stitches. Patterns for a 2-needle sock, a chihuahua sweater, as well as antique stitches.
- Chapel Knitworks Designs
- Patterns for infant sweater and baby hat.
- Craft Yarn Council of America Free Projects
- Features patterns for apparel, accessories, afghans and throws, and toys.
- Knit Knacks
- Patterns for a child's sweater and shoulder bag.
- Knitting-On-The-Go:Kat's Front Cabled Socks
- Pattern for adult socks.
- Jack and Erin Knitting Patterns
- Patterns include afghans, socks, sweaters, blankets, vests and baby items.
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