July - cutlery pouch

Posted on 2:10am Friday 4th Jul 2025

June - Elephant toy

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 6th Jun 2025

You will need-

4mm knitting needles

DK yarn in the main colour for the body and ears (about14g)

DK yarn in a contrast colour for the under body, saddle and head piece (about 8g)

Large blunt needle to sew up – or felt

Buttons for eyes

Needle and thread to sew eyes on

Toy stuffing (about 7g)

The body is knitted in all plain knitting – increasing and decreasing to get the elephant shape

to increase in a stitch – knit into the front loop as normal – then take the needle to the back and knit into the back loop of the same stitch.

Method: - Body – make 2 the same.

Starting at the trunk - cast on 18 stitches in main colour.

Row 1: knit across all stitches. (18 stitches).

Row 2: knit to last stitch, increase in last stitch. (19 stitches).

Row 3: increase in first stitch, knit to end of row. (20 stitches).

Row 4: knit to last stitch, increase in last stitch. (21 stitches).

Row 5: knit across all stitches. (21 stitches).

Row 6: knit across all stitches. (21 stitches).

Row 7: knit across all stitches. (21 stitches).

Row 8: cast off 9 stitches very tightly so that the trunk will curl when stuffed, knit to end of row normally. (12 stitches).

Row 9: knit across all stitches. (12 stitches).

Row 10: knit across all stitches. (12 stitches).

Row 11: knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together. (11 stitches).

Row 12: knit across all stitches. (11 stitches).

Row 13: knit to last stitch, increase in last stitch. (12 stitches).

Row 14: increase in first stitch, knit to last stitch. (13 stitches).

Row 15: knit 2 stitches together, knit to end of row. (12 stitches).

Row 16: knit across all stitches. (12 stitches).

Row 17: knit 2 stitches together, knit to end of row. (11 stitches).

Row 18: knit across all stitches. (11 stitches).

Row 19: knit across all stitches. (11 stitches).

Row 20 cast on 8 stitches at the beginning of row. Knit these stitches, then knit to end of row. (19 stitches).

Row 21 – row 27: knit across all rows. (19 stitches).

Row 28: cast off 6 stitches, knit to end of row. (13 stitches).

Row 29 - row 43: knit across all rows. (13 stitches).

Row 44: cast on 6 stitches at the beginning of row. Knit these stitches, then knit to end of row. (19 stitches).

Row 45: knit 2 stitches together, knit to end of row. (18 stitches).

Row 46: knit across all stitches. (18 stitches).

Row 47: knit 2 stitches together, knit to end of row. (17 stitches).

Row 48: knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together. (16 stitches).

Row 49: knit 2 stitches together, knit to end of row. (15 stitches).

Row 50: knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together. (14 stitches).

Row 51: knit 2 stitches together, knit to end of row. (13 stitches).

Cast off.

Underbody – make 1

Cast on 24 stitches

Row 1 – row 6: knit across all rows. (24 stitches).

Row 7: Cast off 6 stitches, knit to end of row. (18 stitches).

Row 8: Cast off 6 stitches, knit to end of row. (12 stitches).

Row 9 – row 21: knit across all rows. (12 stitches).

Row 22: Cast on 6 stitches, knit to end of row. (18 stitches).

Row 23: Cast on 6 stitches, knit to end of row. (24 stitches).

Row 24 – row 28: knit across all rows. (24 stitches).

Cast off.

Ears – make 2

Cast on 10 stitches

Row 1: knit across all stitches.

Row 2: Knit 9 stitches, turn the work around, knit back along these 9 stitches.

Row 3: Knit 8 stitches, turn the work around, knit back along these 8 stitches.

Row 4: Knit 7 stitches, turn the work around, knit back along these 7 stitches.

Row 5: Knit 6 stitches, turn the work around, knit back along these 6 stitches.

Row 6: Knit 5 stitches, turn the work around, knit back along these 5 stitches.

Row 7: Knit 4 stitches, turn the work around, knit back along these 4 stitches.

Row 8: Knit 3 stitches, turn the work around, knit back along these 3 stitches.

Row 9: Knit 2 stitches, turn the work around, knit back along these 2 stitches.

Row 10: Knit 1 stitch, turn the work around, knit back along this stitch.

Cast off.

Tail - make 1

Cut 6 lengths of yarn about 6” long – thread them through the body where you want the tail so that the yarns are equal lengths. Make a plait using each doubled strand . Tie a knot to secure the plait when you are happy with the length and fluff out the ends of the yarn.

Howdah – make 1

Cast on 15 Stitches in the contrast colour

Row 1: knit across all stitches.

Row 2: increase in first stitch, knit to end, increase in last stitch. (17 stitches).

Row 3: increase in first stitch, knit to end, increase in last stitch. (19 stitches).

Row 4: increase in first stitch, knit to end, increase in last stitch. (21 stitches).

Row 5: increase in first stitch, knit to end, increase in last stitch. (23 stitches).

Row 6: knit across all stitches. (23 stitches).

Row 7: knit across all stitches. (23 stitches).

Row 8: knit across all stitches. (23 stitches).

Row 9: knit 2 stitches together, knit to last stitch, knit 2 stitches together. (21stitches).

Row 10: knit 2 stitches together, knit to last stitch, knit 2 stitches together. (19 stitches).

Row 11: knit 2 stitches together, knit to last stitch, knit 2 stitches together. (17 stitches).

Row 12: knit 2 stitches together, knit to last stitch, knit 2 stitches together. (15 stitches).

Cast off.

Head piece – make 1

Cast on 8 stitches in the contrast colour

Row 1: knit across all stitches.

Row 2: knit across all stitches.

Row 3: knit across all stitches.

Row 4: knit 2 stitches together, knit 4 stitches, Knit 2 stitches together. (6 stitches).

Row 5: knit across all stitches.

Row 6: knit 2 stitches together, knit 2 stitches, Knit 2 stitches together. (4 stitches).

Row 7: knit across all stitches.

Row 8: knit 2 stitches together, knit 2 stitches together. (2 stitches).

Row 9: knit 2 stitches together, draw yarn through stitch.

To make up

There is no back and front to the knitted pieces – just make sure that the head shapes are at the same end of the under body.

Fold the under body in half, and run a row of stitches along the fold to create a seam.

Sew half of the under body to one of the body pieces, matching the legs and tummy.

Sew the other half of the under body to the other body piece matching the legs and tummy.

Sew up the back to the centre of the back

Sew around the trunk, up the head – leave about a 2” gap on the back.

Turn the toy inside out to hide your stitching.

Lightly stuff the elephant – do not put any stuffing in the trunk.

Sew up the gap.

The toy is designed to be very soft and squishy. The seam along the under body helps to keep the legs in place – but just pull the shapes around until you are happy with the look of your elephant.

Sew the ears - you will see that one edge has a tiny row of holes – this is the edge you stitch. Lay the ear onto the head at an angle and just over sew to the head between the holes and the edge. The row of holes enables the ear to ‘flap’ about – you can pull it forwards to droop over the elephants face.

Sew the eyes on to the head with a fine needle and thread.

Sit the headpiece and howdah onto the body and add a few stitches round the edge to keep them in place.

Take a step further

Knit each piece in a different colour.
Go mad with stripes
Dress up the head piece and howdah as much as you like.
knit with 2 strands of double knitting together (which is chunky weight yarn) on 6mm needles for a bigger elephant.

May - Cable Purse

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 2nd May 2025

You will need:

Either dk yarns and 4mm knitting needles -Approximate size – 17cm x 13cm (plus handles)

Or chunky yarns and 6mm knitting needles / super chunky and 9mm knitting needles.

Large blunt needle to sew up wool

Fabric for lining

Large press stud for fastening

Needle and thread to sew lining

Check out our YouTube channel for video walkthroughs of the patterns

This pattern is worked in coloured stripes, with a different colour to finish off the top ribbing and handles. The pattern is an 8 row repeat – and all the pattern rows are listed to make it easier for you to follow the colour changes and cable pattern.

There are 2 techniques you will need for this pattern

Cable pattern - We are going to cross over some of the stitches to make the twisted cable pattern. When the pattern says – ‘cable 4 back’ – work the next 4 stitches as follows

- take next 2 stitches off the left hand needle onto your cable needle – tuck the cable needle with the stitches on it BEHIND the work – knit next 2 stitches on the left hand needle – put the 2 stitches from the cable needle back onto the left hand needle – knit these 2 stitches,

Joining the colour blocks – when you start work on a new colour block twist the 2 yarn strands around each other. This will keep the yarn tight and the stitches flat – preventing a gap that you would otherwise get.

Method:-

For the first side cast on: 12 stitches in colour A, 12 stitches in colour B, 12 stitches in colour C, (36 stitches)

Knit 2 rows – make sure you have the yarn to the back of the work at each colour change – and twist the yarns round each other.

Work the main pattern as follows: – repeat these stitches across each colour block

Row 1: knit 1, purl 3, knit 4, purl 3, knit 1.

Row 2: purl 1, knit 3, purl 4, knit 3, purl 1.

Row 3: as row 1.

Row 4: as row 2.

Row 5: as row 1.

Row 6: as row 2.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 3, cable 4 back, purl 3, knit 1.

Row 8: as row 2.

Work 3 complete sets of the pattern – then work

Row 1: knit 1, purl 3, knit 4, purl 3, knit 1.

Row 2: purl 1, knit 3, purl 4, knit 3, purl 1.

Row 3: as row 1.

Row 4: s row 2.

Break off all the yarn ends – leaving about 4” tails – and change colour

Row 1: *knit 1, knit 2 together – repeat from * to end of row (24 stitches)

Row 2: *knit 1, purl 1 - repeat from * to end of row

Row 3: *knit 1, purl 1 - repeat from * to end of row

Row 4: *knit 1, purl 1 - repeat from * to end of row

Row 5: knit all stitches.

Row 6: purl all stitches.

Row 7: knit all stitches.

Cast off.

For the second side cast on: 12 stitches in colour C, 12 stitches in colour B, 12 stitches in colour A,

Work the pattern for the second side as instructions above.

Handle

The basic instructions for the handle are very simple – but you can choose to work them in whatever colour – or mix of colours you want. Make them as long or short as you wish.

Make 2

Cast on 4 stitches

Row 1: knit

Row 2: Purl

Repeat until handle measures about 27cm.

Cast off.

Or you could make an I cord

TIP – If you knit both the handles at the same time you can be sure that they will be exactly the same length. Just cast on from each end of the colour yarn you wish to use.

To make up

Sew in the yarn tails along the top columns in their correct colour blocks

Sew the handles to the wrong side of the top ribbing, using the yarn tails - leaving the top rows of the bag to curl around itself.

Join the side of the bag together, keeping the colour blocks matching.

Lining

Iron the fabric piece flat – fold in half and iron.

Pin together and sew up both short sides 1cm in. You can machine or hand sew with little running stitches.

Turn over top 1cm.

Lining the bag

Turn the bag so that with the back of the work is facing outwards.

Turn the lining so that the seams on the inside.

Slip the fabric lining over the bag so that both the wrong sides are together and the inner of your bag will be neat.

Pin the lining around the top of bag - just where the rib colour starts – and sew the lining top fold to the yarn using small over sewing stitches and cotton thread.

Sew on your popper fastening

Take a step further:-

You can easily make the bag wider by adding more colour panels
And you can make the bag deeper by continuing to work in the cable pattern block.
The handle edges will naturally curl towards each other – add a length of cord and over sew slightly to make firmer handles for a larger bag.
Experiment with any wild and wacky colour combination you feel like!
Make in one colour – or use up your scraps.
Add a zip to the top for a closed purse.

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April - pattern - Easter basket

Posted on 12:45am Friday 4th Apr 2025

easter basket You will need:

Chunky weight yarn

5mm knitting needles

Pattern:

Cast on 8 stitches.

Row 1: knit into the front - then the back of each stitch. (16 stitches).

Row 2: purl.

Row 3: *knit into the front - then the back of the stitch, knit 1, repeat from * to end. (24 stitches).

Row 4: purl.

Row 5: *knit into the front - then the back of the stitch, knit 2, repeat from * to end. (32 stitches).

Row 6: purl.

Row 7: *knit into the front - then the back of the stitch, knit 3, repeat from * to end. (40 stitches).

Row 8: purl.

Row 9: *knit into the front - then the back of the stitch, knit 4, repeat from * to end. (48 stitches).

Row10: purl.

Row 11: *knit into the front - then the back of the stitch, knit 5, repeat from * to end. (56 stitches)

Row 12: purl.

Row 13: *knit into the front - then the back of the stitch, knit 6, repeat from * to end. (64 stitches)

Row 14: purl.

Row 15: *knit into the front - then the back of the stitch, knit 7, repeat from * to end. (72 stitches)

Row 16: purl.

Row 17: purl.

Row 18: purl.

Row 19: knit

Rows 18 and 19 until you have reached your desired length.

Work a picot edge – knit 2 stitches together, bring yarn forward – repeat all across row.

Work 3 more plain rows.

Cast off.

Take a step further

Make the stripes pink or blue for a new baby hamper.
Add strips of moss stitch.
Make using 2 strands of dk together for a random look to use up your scraps.
Make with different base sizes.
Make at different heights for storage.
Add a couple of I cords for handles.
Add a wide knitted strip at a handle.

march - blanket Square - Zigzag

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 14th Mar 2025

zig zag Zigzag square

Cast on 28 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end.

Work row 1: 3 more times

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * purl 3, cable 3 right, - repeat x2, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 6: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * purl 2, cable 3 right, purl 1 - repeat x2 more, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 8: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * purl 1, cable 3 right, purl 2 - repeat x2 more, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 10: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 11: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * cable 3 right, purl 3 - repeat x2 more, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 12: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 13: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * cable 3 left, purl 3 - repeat x2 more, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 14: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 15: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * purl 1, cable 3 left, purl 2 - repeat x2 more, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 16: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 17: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * purl 2, cable 3 left, purl 1 - repeat x2 more, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 18: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 19: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * purl 3, cable 3 left, - repeat x2 more, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 20: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 21: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * purl 3, cable 3 right, - repeat x2, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 22: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 23: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * purl 2, cable 3 right, purl 1 - repeat x2 more, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 24: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 25: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * purl 1, cable 3 right, purl 2 - repeat x2 more, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 26: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 27: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, * cable 3 right, purl 3 - repeat x2 more, purl 3, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 28: work the stitches as they lie.

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end.

Repeat last row 3 times more.

Cast off.

I use double knitting 100% acrylic yarn for all my knitting work. If you are using pure wool, or a wool mix you will need more as the yarn is heavier.

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March - free pattern - lace scarf

Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 8th Mar 2025

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You will need:

5mm circular knitting needles – 60cm or longer

DK yarn – I used James Brett Shhh

Lace scarf / shawl

To make

Cast on 3 stitches.

Row 1: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, Knit 2 stitches together. 3 stitches.

Row 2: knit 2, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 4 stitches.

Row 3: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit 1, knit 2 stitches together. 4 stitches.

Row 4: knit 1, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 5 stitches.

Row 5: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 6: knit 1, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together, knit 1, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 6 stitches.

Row 7: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 8: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) two times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 7 stitches.

Row 9: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 10: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) two times, knit 1, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 8 stitches.

Row 17: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 12: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) three times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 9 stitches.

Row 13: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 14: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) three times, knit 1, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 10 stitches.

Row 15: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 16: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) four times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 11 stitches.

Row 17: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 18: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) four times, knit 1, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 12 stitches.

Row 19: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 20: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) five times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 13 stitches.

Row 21: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 22: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) five times, knit 1, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 14 stitches.

Row 23: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 24: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) six times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 15 stitches.

Row 25: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 26: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) six times, knit 1, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 16 stitches.

Row 27: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 28: knit 1, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 17 stitches.

Row 29: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 30: knit to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. – yes, I know it’s weird the first time – but the row length grows!!!

Rows 31–44: repeat rows 29–30 seven more times. 25 stitches.

Row 45: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 46: purl to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch.

Row 47: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 48: knit to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 27 stitches.

Row 49: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 50: purl to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 28 stitches.

Rows 51–90: repeat rows 29–30 another 20 times. 48 stitches.

Row 91: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 92: purl to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch.

Row 93: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 94: purl to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch.

Row 95: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together. (50 stitches).

Row 96: knit to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 51 stitches.

Row 97: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 98: purl to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch.

Row 99: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Row 100: purl to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch.

Rows 101–136: repeat rows 29–30 another 18 times 71 stitches.

Row 137: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches together.

Rows 138–143: repeat rows 46–47 three more times. 74 stitches.

Row 144: knit to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 75 stitches.

Rows 145–150: repeat rows 45–46 three more times. 78 stitches.

Rows 151–182: repeat rows 29–30 another 16 times. 94 stitches.

Row 183: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 together.

Rows 184–191: repeat rows 46–47 four more times. 98 stitches.

Row 192: knit to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 99 stitches.

Rows 193–200: repeat rows 45–46 four more times. 103 stitches.

Rows 201–228: repeat rows 29–30 another 14 times. 117 stitches.

Row 229: knit into the front - then the back of stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 together.

Rows 230–239: repeat rows 46–47 five more times. 122 stitches.

Row 240: knit to last 15 stitches, (yarn forward, knit 2 together) seven times, knit into the front - then the back of stitch. 123 stitches.

Rows 241–252: repeat rows 45–46 six more times. 129 stitches.

Rows 253–276: repeat rows 29–30 twelve more times. 141 stitches.

Cast off loosely.

Weave in ends.

Take a step further

Work in chunky weight on 7mm or 8mm
Work the lace border in a different colour
Work the pattern stripe in a different colour
Keep repeating the pattern blocks until you have the length you wish – then just cast off

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February - Blanket Square - Richelieu Rib

Posted on 12:45am Friday 14th Feb 2025

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Richelieu Rib

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: foundation row: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *purl 4, knit 1 – repeat to last 5 stitches, purl 2, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1 below *purl 4, knit 1 below – repeat to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1

*** knit 1 below – insert right hand needle knit wise into the centre of the loop below the next working stitch – work through the stitch and slide off the needle – pull the loop slightly to enlarge the loop and help it sit better.

Rows 6 and 7 form the pattern – repeat until you reach

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

February free pattern - heart shape coaster in super chunky

Posted on 12:10am Friday 7th Feb 2025

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Heart Coasters

You will need:

9mm knitting needles

Super chunky yarns

Starting at the top of one bump

Cast on 5 stitches.

Row 1: knit.

Row 2: knit into the front – then the back of the first stitch, knit to end of row. (6 stitches).

Row 3: knit.

Row 4: knit to the last stitch, knit into the front – then the back of the last stitch. (7 stitches).

Row 5: knit.

Row 6: knit into the front – then the back of the first stitch, knit to end of row. (8 stitches).

Knit 4 rows. Break yarn.

Push the work down the needle out of the way - cast on in front and make a matching bump.

Join the 2 pieces by knitting across both of them.

Knit 4 rows.

Decrease row 1: knit 2 stitches together, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 together.

Decrease row 2: knit.

Decrease row 3: knit 2 stitches together, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 together.

Decrease row 4: knit.

Decrease row 5: knit 2 stitches together, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 together.

Decrease row 6: knit.

Knit the last 2 stitches together. Weave in tails.

Take a step further

Use as an embellishment for a hat or a cushion.
Make 2 – blanket stitch round the outer edge – stuff a little. Makes a cute worry / fiddle item.
Work in stocking stitch.
Work in chunky on 6mm for smaller hearts.
Group several on a cushion.
Make as hangers / bunting / ornaments.

January - blanket square - horizontal open work square

Posted on 1:00am Friday 10th Jan 2025

horizontal open work

Cast on 28 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end.

Work row 1: 3 more times

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 6: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 8: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *yarn round needle, purl 2 together – repeat to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 10: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 11: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 12: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 13: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 14: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 15: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 16: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *yarn round needle, purl 2 together – repeat to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 17: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 18: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 19: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 20: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 21: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 22: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 23: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *yarn round needle, purl 2 together – repeat to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 24: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 25: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 26: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 27: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 28: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end.

Repeat last row 3 times more.

Cast off.

January - Soft easy beanie hat.

Posted on 1:00am Friday 3rd Jan 2025

hat Size – approximately 16” head size – but there is a lot of give in them

You will need

6mm knitting needles

Double knitting or chunky yarn

Large blunt needle to sew up

Pompom if you want one

you can use either 2 strands of double knitting together – or 1 strand of chunky – it works out the same

Method

Using 6mm needles – cast on 60 stitches.

Work the bottom pattern in rib stitch as follows.

Row 1: knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch, repeat to end of row.

Repeat row 1: 5 times more. If you want a fold over edge – work 3 or 4” in rib.

Row 7: knit across all stitches.

Row 8: purl across all stitches.

Continue these last 2 rows until you reach top shaping – you go longer if you want a looser, longer hat!

Shape for top

Row 29: *(knit 2 together, knit 6, knit 2 together, knit 2) – repeat from * to end of row. (50 stitches).

Row 30: purl across all stitches.

Row 31: *(knit 2 together, knit 4, knit 2 together, knit 2) – repeat from * to end of row. (40 stitches).

Row 32: purl across all stitches.

Row 33: *(knit 2 together, knit 2) – repeat from * to end of row. (30 stitches).

Row 34: purl across all stitches

Row 35: *(knit 2 together, knit 2 together, knit 2) – repeat from * to end of row. (20 stitches).

Row 36: purl 2 together all across row. (10 stitches).

Row 37: knit 2 together all across row. (5 stitches).

thread the yarn through the remaining stitches, pull tight and secure.

Making up - Sew the back seam together. If you have added a turn back cuff you can turn if to where you want it and add a few stitches at the ¼ points of the circumference so that it stays turned back.

Take a step further:

Change the size by adding / reducing the number of stitches case on in blocks of 10.
Work stripes.
Work the cuff in a different colour.
Add motif patterns.
Add texture patterns / cables.
Work all in rib.