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Knitted shawl patterns perfect for Spring

Sarah Stanfield,
What's your favourite type of knitted shawl? They're the perfect knitted accessory for Spring. Whatever your best loved shawl type, we've got options for you! More

The Easy Eyelet Yoke Collection & KAL

Chantal Miyagishima,
First, I just want to tell you how excited I am to have the Easy Eyelet Yoke Cardigan join the Easy Eyelet Yoke collection. Back in 2019 when I came out with the original Easy Eyelet Yoke Pullover I had no clue that not only it would take off so much, but it would become my top-selling pattern …

How to block a shawl

Laura Chau,
Learning how to block a shawl will take your project to the next level. Our tutorial takes you step-by-step through the blocking process, from soaking through to pinning out your knitted lace project. More

On My Needles / Super Bulky and Other Projects

Jane Richmond,
I consider myself a fairly monogamous knitter. Even when I have multiple project bags full, I tend to focus on one thing at a time, letting everything else hibernate while I give my full attention to one main project. A lot of time can go by between casting on and finishing a project. I find it hel…

Create the Ultimate Crafting Space for Kids

Katherine Lee,
Especially this last year, we've all had to reconsider how to best use the space in our homes. For us, as a family of 5, this has been a fun exercise in maximizing the space and furniture that we already...

Pyramid Hike Hat

Allison Ause,
Ranch 03: Campbell-Hansmire — sent straight from fiber heaven to my knitting needles! Before I ever held a skein, I loved this yarn for its origin story and progenitor, Julie Hansmire.  Not only is this yarn squishy and oh-so-soft, its 100% Merino wool was sourced from a woman-owned ranch — sadly a…

BOGO / Spring Sale 2021

Jane Richmond,
Spring has officially sprung my friends! The plum trees are bursting with blossoms and the daffodils are blooming in our neck of the woods — it's my absolute favorite time of year! By now I've started all of my seeds indoors and I'm busy prepping beds in the garden for planting. It's also the time …

Combine Hand Knitting with Machine Knitting! Isabel Yoke Sweater

Dayana Knits (noreply@blogger.com),
One of the delights of having a knitting machine is to be able to knit long pieces of stockinette in minutes – especially in a tight gauge! It's not that I don't like knitting stockinette, it's just that I prefer knitting all the other crazy stuff more. A yoke sweater is the perfect example of a ha…

New Feature — Multiple Currencies

Jane Richmond,
One of the greatest advantages of the new website is greater flexibility. I am especially excited to roll out the newest feature — shopping in multiple currencies! Now when you shop the site you can choose from a number of different currencies to better reflect where you are shopping from. Currency…

1930s Sewing Pattern - The Reed Swimsuit

Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
The Reed Swimsuit US sizing 2-30 Pattern designed by Mood Fabrics Free 1960s Style Sewing Pattern Click Here You will need to provide your email address to access the pattern link

1970s Sewing Pattern - THE FLORA BLOUSE

Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
THE FLORA BLOUSE US sizing 2-30 Pattern designed by Mood Fabrics Free 1970s Style Sewing Pattern Click Here You will need to provide your email address to access the pattern link

A Beekeeper's Cushion

Alana Dakos,
There was something about when the pandemic first began that put me in a “make due and mend” mindset. Maybe it was the uncertainty of what was going to happen next. Maybe it was the lack of toilet paper. But… I was suddenly in the mood to finish or at least start working on my abandoned projects ag…

1930s/40s - The Aster Pants

Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
The Aster Pants/Trousers US sizing 2-30 Pattern designed by Mood Fabrics Free 1930s/40s Style Sewing Pattern Click Here You will need to provide your email address to access the pattern link.

The Lydia Lace Crochet Cowl

Kunbi,
For as long as I can remember, I have loved lace. When I was much younger, I was always fascinated by lace materials and I did my fair share of hand sewing with them. It’s no wonder then that I love lace stitches and I’m always tempted to incorporate lace stitches into my patterns. I...

1960s Sewing Pattern - Jarrah Dress

Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
Jarrah Dress US sizing 2-30 Pattern designed by Mood Fabrics Free 1960s Style Sewing Pattern Click Here You will need to provide your email address to access the pattern link.

Knitted Toys and Smaller Needle Size

Hand Knitted Things (noreply@blogger.com),
There's a lot written about gauge and tension in relation to knitting which can be quite intimidating to the beginner knitter. Where toys are concerned, the good news is, you don't have to worry too much about gauge and tension except where you want something to be a specific size. Generally, for t…

1950s/60s Sewing Pattern - THE LITA UNISEX TRENCH

Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
THE LITA UNISEX TRENCH US sizing 2-30 Pattern designed by Mood Fabrics Free 1960s Style Sewing Pattern Click Here You will need to provide your email address to access the pattern link.

Learn to Knit: Yarn Over

Laura Chau,
Do you want to learn how to knit pretty lace patterns, brioche stitch, and other fun knitting stitches? You’ll need to learn how to make a yarn over and our free tutorial will show you how! More

How to knit a garter tab cast-on

Laura Chau,
A garter tab cast-on is frequently used for triangular shawls, and can be used for any shawl knit from the top-down, including crescent shawls and half pi shawls. Learn how to knit the garter tab cast-on with our step-by-step tutorial and video. More