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Labubu - Free Knitting Pattern

I have become more than a little enamored with Labubu of late…. Here is another offering. This one requires a face, feet and hands. I will link to where some of these are available. There is a video tutorial to help with this pattern here: You will need:3.5mm knitting needlesVelvet yarnDarning needle, scissors and stuffingFace, feet and handsHot glueKeychain I also have this tutorial which has…

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Apple Cozy - Free Knitting Pattern - Teacher Appreciation

As a teacher, I know how many hours are put in behind the scenes to help students achieve their best. Sometimes it’s a simple gift that fills us all with joy. Here’s a quick knit that uses a cute apple motif and scraps of yarn left over from other projects. You can choose to carry your yarn across the whole work, or wind smaller bobbins of yarn so that you don’t have to deal with floats. This is…

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Father's Day - Coffee Cozy - Free Knitting Pattern

With Father’s Day just around the corner here in New Zealand, it is time to think of “what do you make the man who has everything?” – or at least, this is the struggle I have. Admittedly, the last time I made my dad one of these, I called it a whiskey cozy, and threw in a bottle of whiskey…. 10/10 favourite child at that moment. This cozy says “DAD” in relief letters. Now, this pattern has a…

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Cable Cardigan - Free Labubu Knitting Pattern

Yeah, this is the most insane thing I have made in a while …. but, it does make my Labubu look like she has it all together…. There is a video to accompany this pattern – which will help you to see the construction, and will have further explanation. The interactive version of this pattern is found here on Ribblr. You will need:– 4ply (fingering weight) yarn– 2.5mm knitting needles– cable…

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Grunge Beanie - Free Knitting Pattern

This is an easy knitting pattern for an adult beanie. This knits up quickly, and makes a great gift. There is a video tutorial here also if you would like it: You will need:– Chunky yarn – I used Southlander 12 ply (this is around a size 4 yarn according to this chart– 5.5mm knitting needles– scissors, darning needle, stitch marker Band Cast on 90 stitches. Join in the round. Place stitch…

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Labubu - Free Knitting Pattern

Labubu (or Lafufu for this one really) have been going gangbusters lately. So I found myself on the hype train and this is my knitted offering. You will need:– 3.5mm knitting needles– Flesh, black and white DK yarn– Thin velvet yarn– Stuffing, darning needle There is a video tutorial here: And an interactive pattern found here over on Ribblr:…

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Cabled Beanie

This beanie started as a challenge, but ended up being a super hit, and now I am sharing the pattern. There is a Youtube video for this project here: There is also a Ribblr interactive pattern here: https://ribblr.com/pattern/cable-beanie-Knitting?referrer=356843 You will need:– 4mm knitting needles – circular– Cable needle– DK weight yarn – I used 2 50gm balls– Darning needle and…

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1 Hour Beanie 2.0 - Free Knitting Pattern

Years ago, I released the pattern for the One Hour Beanie. Then I got requests for a video tutorial. The original The new version Now I have a flat knitted version for you. You will need:– super chunky yarn – weight 6 yarn– 9mm knitting needle– Darning needle– optional pom pom – I used one of these fur ones from this pattern And there is a Youtube Video tutorial available here: Cast on 40…

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Reverse Mermaid - Free Knitting Pattern

When Ash Bentley made a reverse mermaid cosplay, I knew I needed to knit one. Now if you have the same feelings, you too can knit a reverse mermaid. You will need:– DK yarn in fish grey, flesh tone, blue yarn for the skirt, white for the eyes, black for details– 3.5mm knitting needles– 3.5mm crochet hook for eyes (optional)– safety eyes – stuffing– darning needle and scissors– beads for the…

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Reusable make-up wipes - Free Crochet Pattern

Last week I released the knitting pattern for make up wipes – today will be the crochet one. These are a different shape, but I use them both interchangably. These do need to be made in 100% cotton yarn – but any yarn scraps will do if they are cotton. I have used Lily Sugar ‘n’ cream, Hobbii Summer Sock and other random cotton yarns. The full free written pattern is here on Ribblr –…

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Reusable Make-up Wipes - Free Knitting Pattern

This month I am releasing a number of patterns loosely connected by the theme of “Spring Cleaning”. Today is the pattern for these reusable make up wipes. I have been making them for years and keeping a stash of them in my theatrical make up box. Then after the show, I just biff them in the washing machine. You can find my free pattern here on Ribblr.…

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Easter Egg Chick - Free Knitting Pattern

Today we are making Creme Egg Chicks – or Easter Egg Chicks – cute little chickens that are going to cover our chocolate eggs and look adorable on the table. You will need:– DK or aran weight yarn in chicken and nest shades– 3.5mm needles – or 4mm – or 4.5mm – Larger the yarn, larger the needle.– Scissors– Darning needle Chicken Body Cast on 20 stitches in the nest shade. I used a tan/beige1.…

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Hooks and Needles Subscription Box Review

Recently the lovely people at Hooks and Needles reached out to me to offer me a subscription box – I opted for the knitting box. Then it arrived, and it was super fun to pick which of the 3 projects I wanted to make. I was pleased to see that literally everything I needed to complete the project was in the box. The circular needle is a good quality, the scissors were super cute, and the darning…

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Lucky Turtle - Free Crochet Pattern

This turtle is crocheted with a shamrock on his back. He is completely no-sew. The interactive pattern is here on Ribblr – https://ribblr.com/pattern/lucky-turtle-Crochet?referrer=356843 There is a video to help with the leaves here: You will need:– Yarn (I used Hobbii Honey Bunny) in green and an accent colour– Crochet hook (I used a 6mm)– Eyes and stuffing– Darning needle, scissors Lucky…

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Bellsprout - Free Pokémon Knitting Pattern

Bellsprout is strangely one of my favourite pokémon – he is just this silly little plant guy against the world. Here is my pattern to make your own. There is also a video that will help you with this project here: And a Ribblr version will appear here: https://ribblr.com/pattern/bellsprout-Knitting?referrer=356843 Bellsprout You will need:– 3.5mm knitting needles– DK yarn– 5 pipe cleaners–…

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Free Pokémon Knitting Pattern - Pidgey

In celebration of Pokémon day this week, I present my pattern for Pidgey. To go along with this written pattern, there is a video on my YouTube channel here which will help in some places: And for further instructions as well as more images, you can find the interactive pattern free on Ribblr here: https://ribblr.com/pattern/pidgey-Knitting?referrer=356843 You will need: 3.5mm knitting…

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Sunflower Turtles - Free Crochet Patterns