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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

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Starwhale 2.0 - Free Knitting Pattern

Years and years ago I posted my starwhale pattern – it was one of my very first patterns listed online. Finally I have updated and upgrade it. Here it is. Star Whale from Doctor Who Star Whale V2 Materials Needed: 1 ball of purple dk yarn. 100g should suffice. Size 4mm needles. 1 pair safety eyes. 1 pipe cleaner 1 needle Stuffing Directions: There are a number of components to…

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Bookvest - Free Knitting Chart

I made this Bookvest based on the cover of the Penguin Classics – for one of my favourite works, “Hamlet”. It was a total hit when wearing it at a yarn event, and a book event. If you would like to make your own, I figured I would share the chart. I haven’t written down the pattern for the vest, but you can adapt the chart to fit within any of your favourite vest patterns.

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1 Hour Heart Beanie

A few years ago I posted about a chunky knit beanie that I called the 1 Hour Beanie…. as it flew by knitting it. This is a Valentines Version of the same hat. You will need:– Super bulky yarn – in 2 colours.– 15mm knitting needles – circular.– darning needle, scissors and a pom-pom. Cast on 32 (40, 48) stitches Rows 1-8 (9, 10)– Knit 1, Purl 1 rib over these rows Knit 2 (3, 4) rows in the…

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Heart Decoration - Free Knitting Pattern

This heart is easy to knit and a great canvas for simple embroidery. You will need:– 3.5mm knitting needles– DK weight yarn (or any yarn and needle combination that matches) – 2 colours– Scissors, stuffing, darning needle, stitch marker Stuffed heart pattern Top bumps – you will need 4 on the same needle. Cast on 3 stitches. Knit front and back, knit front and back, knit 1 (5 stitches) Purl…

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Easy Knitted Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern

This blanket can be made at any size, but at the given dimensions, it will work up to cover a Queen sized bed. (Not tucked in, but covered). You will need:– 9mm knitting needles – I used a circular with an 80cm cable.– 32 balls of yarn – 50gm balls. I used Flight Merino which is 104m per ball.– Darning needle This is knit double stranded. I also used 4 different colours of yarn – 8 balls of…

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Crochet Christmas Tree - Free Knitting Pattern

If you have ever found yourself wanting to crochet a Christmas tree – now it the time. You will need:– DK weight yarn– 4mm crochet hook– Darning needle– Stuffing– Scissors and a stitch marker To make it glow in the dark – use these yarns from Bling Bling Yarns. Discount code THEKNITGURU. The Tree 6sc in a magic circle. Close the loop. 1sc, inc – repeat (9) BLO sc whole row 2sc, inc –…

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Avocado Socks - Free Knitting Pattern

So, when I first heard of these, I was like, “YES, THIS IS IT, THE GIFT FOR EVERYONE” because it made me giggle and they may be useful. The idea is that the avocado sock helps your avocado to ripen evenly. They need to be knit out of all wool yarn…. no idea why. I am not one to argue with the universes rules when it comes to avocados. There are also 3 additional variations to this pattern over…

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Offset Stripe Socks

These socks are surprisingly easy and look very very cool when completed. There is also a full video tutorial of the stripes available on YouTube. Striped socks You will need:– DK (8 Ply) sock yarn – I used Opal yarn, purchased from Good Wool Hunting– 2 x 4mm circular needles (or a set of DPN’s. However you prefer to knit socks)– 1 stitch marker– Darning needle and scissors for the finishing…