Free Linen Knitting Patterns

I’ve created a roundup of some beautiful free linen knitting patterns. Of course, you can always browse the massive archive of free patterns on Ravelry to find more free linen knitting patterns. Many of these patterns are by established designers, so they shouldn’t have errors and should be well written. However, I have not tested them, […]

Meinhilde’s Make Nine 2019

Make Nine 2019

Make Nine is an Instagram challenge for makers and making. I’ve been into knitting more than sewing and crocheting recently, so my Make Nine is all knitting. Here is my Make Nine list for 2019. From top to bottom, left to right: 1. Cascata by Filipa Carneiro This looks like a perfect top for summer. […]

DIY: Knit Deep Woods Toque by Kiyomi Burgin

Knit Deep Woods Toque by Kiyomi Burgin

After spending a month knitting my Lyngen sweater, I wanted a quick knit. So, I knit the Deep Woods Toque by Kiyomi Burgin for Needle Leaf Knits. This pattern was originally published in Knitscene Winter 2015, but you can also purchase it on Ravelry. To knit the hat, I used about 1.1 skein of dark […]

DIY: Crochet Roundabout Cardigan and Free Pattern

DIY Crochet Roundabout Cardigan and Free Pattern

I found the free Roundabout Cardigan on the Red Heart pattern site. It’s an open-front, long-sleeved cardigan that uses worsted weight yarn. I liked how the pattern hangs open and is edged with a ribbed panel. However, after a test swatch (to check my gauge), I didn’t like how the pattern stitch looked. Instead, I […]

DIY: Butterick B6204 Cotton Sateen Surplice Dress

Butterick B6204 Cotton Sateen Surplice Dress

I made View A of the B6204 dress for Tomiko. Unfortunately this pattern is now out of print. We picked up a stretch cotton sateen fabric in a beautiful rich blue and white leaf print from Fabricland. I used B6204 from my pattern stash; it is a great pattern because it has multiple cup sizes. […]