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Here is a free knitting pattern for an Elephant. With his floppy ears, this baby elephant is sure to become a favorite in the nursery. Free Knitting Pattern Elephant Size: The completed height will be about 25cm. Materials: Approx 100g Grey Family Knit DK 3 mm Knitting Needles Non-flammable Toy Stuffing Black Embroidery Yarn Let’s … Read more
If you are new to knitting and you are wondering how to knit a shawl, look no further, as it is both simple and quick. In no time at all, you will have yourself a new and highly desirable fashion item. How To Knit A Shawl For this shawl, a soft mohair yarn is used, … Read more
In this post, I am going to look at the ancient art of Macrame, how it started, how you can get started and how to enjoy this art form as a great way to relax and be creative. What Is Macrame? Macrame is the art of ornamental knotting. It originated as a decorative way of … Read more
If you are a beginner knitter, the perfect way to start is to learn how to knit a blanket. If you would like to know how to knit a blanket or think that it may take too long to do, think again. Knitting a blanket for beginners couldn’t be simpler, and here is how you … Read more
If you are looking for a free knitting pattern for a girls sweater, here goes. This is a classic stocking stitch sweater with rolled edges around the neck and the cuffs. There is a drawstring threaded through the hem which can be tied in a bow in the front. If you don’t have knitting stitch … Read more
I was so excited when I came across this wonderful selection of knitting patterns for dogs, and they are all just so affordable and easy to order online. These patterns are so quick and easy to make you should be able to make some money by selling the finished items to your friends and family … Read more
If you are a dedicated knitter then you have probably heard about Ravelry Knitting and the Ravelry Knitting Community. If you are new to knitting, then you may want to get to know more about Ravelry Knitting and what it can do for you. What Is Ravelry Knitting? The Ravelry Knitting Community is an online club … Read more
When we think about wool and how is wool made we tend to think of sheep being the animal to supply the wool, and not the process required to get the wool to look as we know it when we buy for our knitting projects. There are so many sources of wool now other than … Read more
I recently came across bramble stitch knitting for the first time ever and was battling to follow the pattern. I ended up having to Google how to do it and this is the video that showed me exactly what to do. Because the knitting comes out looking like diamond-shaped clusters, the stitch is also called … Read more
If you want a bit of a challenge with your knitting, why not try knitting up some squares to make up a moss stitch blanket. This will be a great way to get rid of all your scraps of wool and will look great on your sofa. The pattern is done in moss stitch with … Read more