Free knitting pattern for a cosy cowl in moss stitch

Moss Stitch Knitted Cowl

Pretty in Pink: Moss Stitch Knitted Cowl

You can make this pretty knitted cowl in moss stitch in an evening.

I think Moss Stitch is my favourite knit stitch - it makes a lovely knotted effect that works well for so many projects.  

Get creative with this FREE knitting pattern for a simple bag or purse

How to Knit Bags and Purses in Garter Stitch 
One Pattern - Different Results

Knitted purses in garter stitch

Would you like to learn how to create great bags and purses? Here I show you how to make several purses or handbags using one simple knitting pattern.  You can easily make a smaller or larger one by adding or subtracting stitches. They are knitted in simple garter stitch - you knit every row - so are ideal for a beginner.  Change the appearance by the type of yarn you use and the type of decoration or buttons you use for finishing. Add a handle or lining as you need. Each bag uses only one or two balls of yarn and can easily be finished in one or two evenings.  Your only limitation is your imagination.  Be adventurous - experiment!

If you are new to knitting check out my BEGINNER KNITTING on how to cast on, how to garter stitch and how to cast off.

Free Pattern for Triangular Bag or Purse

Simple Knitting Pattern for a Triangular Bag with Handles

knitted triangular bag

This is a very attractive triangular bag that teenagers love. The line down the center and the triangular shape is achieved by knitting three stitches together in the center of every alternate row.

You can make them as small or as large as you like - you adjust the size by increasing the number of stitches used, just add as many as you want proportionately, that is, you will need to add them in increments of 2 to keep the shape.

You can alter how it looks by the type of yarn you use. . In this illustration I have used yarn with two colors but there is a huge variety of yarn available to buy today. Check the label on your yarn to determine needle size. 

Alter the type of handles you use. The ones used in this illustration were girl's bangles I had in the house or you could buy handles and bangles from ebay or Amazon.

Free Knitting Pattern: Adjustable Neck Warmer for Men or Women

How to make a cosy neckwarmer for her or him - get creative

Adjustable Neckwarmer

Are you looking for some handmade gift ideas. Here you will find a free knitting pattern for a neckwarmer that would make a great gift for him or her. This is an easy pattern that can be adapted for her or him.  Even a beginner can make this in a few hours.

Free Knitting Pattern for a Festive Cowl

Knit a Festive Cowl to Wear or Give Away: Free Knitting Pattern

Beginner Skill Level 

festive knitted cowl

This is an easy knit cowl that even a beginner can knock up in an evening. If you know how to cast on and cast off and how to knit a plain knit stitch you can do this one easily. If you are in the US that is bind on and bind off!

It doesn't show up in the photo but this yarn had a glitter woven into it - just right for this time of year.

Free Knitting Pattern: Christmas Neckwarmer

Free Knitting Pattern suitable for Beginner Knitters: Christmas Neckwarmer for Men or Women

Make this festive neckwarmer in a couple of hours. This is a free pattern for a knitted neck warmer, I used a crochet flower to embellish but you can use buttons if you prefer.

Christmas Neckwarmer with crochet ponsettia

I wanted a quick project for teaching beginners how to knit and this neckwarmer is the result. You only need to know how to cast on stitches, how to knit a plain knit stitch and how to cast off stitches when you are finished.

How to knit a snuggle rug

Free Knitting Pattern: Snuggle Rug

Easy project for beginners

Snuggle Rug - Free Knitting Pattern

Furry Throw that won't disgrace you.

To knit this throw, knit in blocks of 9 as described below and sew them all together to your own required size. I then knitted a plain band to go all around the rug. It is all knitted in stocking stitch, that is, every row is a knit row, the patterning lies in the yarn.

For each block you will need:

Eyelash or other 'furry' yarn - 3 balls in main colour and 2 in the other. For convenience I will call them Ball A and Ball B.

A pair of 7mm knitting needles. 10 1/2 in the US.

Method:

With 7mm needles, cast on 20 stitches with Ball A, then 20 stitches with Ball B, then 20 stitches with Ball A

Tip - to keep them all separate you can put each in a plastic bag tied with a rubber band leaving enough space for the yarn to come out.

Knit each row for 26 rows, keeping the colours correct.

Tip - to keep the colours tight together, where they meet knit both together for two or three stitches and pull tight.

After 26 rows, change colours so it goes Ball B, Ball A, Ball B

continue as before for 26 rows

After 26 rows, change colours back to the original, Ball A, Ball B, Ball A

Knit for 26 rows and cast off.

Knit as many blocks as you want then sew them all together.

Baily my lucky black cat loves the snuggle rug