Knitting Department
Knitting isn’t just for your grandmother any more! Our Knitting department offers you stitches, patterns, techniques and free projects for apparel to home decorating. We’ll give you information about knitting basics, as well as video and written tutorials and lessons to help you learn this lovely craft or enhance your skills if you’re not a beginner.
To help, we’ve provided some handy guides and charts for conversion, yardage estimates, knitting terms and abbreviations. You also can find information about spool knitting, a unique form of this handicraft.
Visit our online shopping store to load up on yarn, spools, needles and other knitting supplies.
Looking for Crochet? Check out our Crochet Department.
    
        
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            Choose from this collection of over 30 knitted bookmarks that range in difficulty from beginner to advanced. There is something for everyone!
            
			
			
			
		
		
			
		 
	
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            Looking for free knit coaster patterns to add a cozy, handmade touch to the home or to give as gifts? Here are more than 40 designs to choose from!
            
			
			
			
		
		
			
		 
	
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            Get the free pattern for a charming farmhouse-style knitted mug rug. Add a rustic touch to your home decor with this quick and functional project!
            
			
			
			
		
		
			
		 
	
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            Learn how to keep your yarn balls neat and tangle-free with our simple trick! Watch our video or follow our step-by-step photo tutorial to see how.
            
			
			
			
		
		
			
		 
	
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            This tutorial will demonstrate how to use Clover Pom-pom makers to make perfect pom poms.
            
			
			
			
		
		
			
		 
	
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            Use pom poms and some of your yarn stash to make this fun tree wreath for the holidays. 
            
			
			
			
		
		
			
		 
	
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            Add colorful beads to a finger knitted friendship bracelet to add charm and whimsy These make special gifts for friends and family.. 
            
			
			
			
		
		
			
		 
	
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            This quick tip will have your tapestry needles threaded quickly and easily with a simple piece of paper!
            
			
			
			
		
		
			
		 
	
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            So many free knitted rug patterns on this page! With these rug patterns it is possible to get a totally custom look. These make great wedding or housewarming gifts.
            
			
			
			
		
		
			
		 
	
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            Bring a touch of handmade charm to your winter décor with a knitted snowman! These soft, cozy creations are perfect for home decor or gifting to loved ones, 
            
			
			
			
		
		
			
		 
	
	 
 
	
			
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            Learn to Knook. Knooking is the new knitting, and you will find many videos and tutorials on knitting with a crochet hook.  We also have books and free patterns!
            
		
		
			
		 
	
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            We have collected and curated free knit sweater patterns for people of all sizes, from babies and children to adults. Find classic pullover sweaters, cardigan knitting patterns, vests and tank tops.
            
		
		
			
		 
	
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            Free loom knitting projects with basic loom knitting patterns as well as loom knit hat patterns and beautiful patterns for loom knit blankets. You'll find patterns for scarves, pillows, and more!  
            
		
		
			
		 
	
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            Knit up some lovely angels with the Christmas angel patterns and the many other free knitted angel patterns available here!, 
            
		
		
			
		 
	
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            Click for some awesome free knook patterns we have found on the internet including hats, scarves, washcloths, granny square and more.
            
		
		
			
		 
	
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            This tutorial will show how to make t-shirt yarn. T-shirt yarn is made from cutting up old t-shirts and can be used to crochet and knit..  
            
		
		
			
		 
	
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            This tutorial demonstrates how to bind off your project with the new looped yarn.  This looped yarn allows you to knit without needles.
            
		
		
			
		 
	
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            Learn how to make the loop yarn criss-cross stitch with this video and photo tutorial.  Loop yarn is a finger knitting yarn and you can knit without needles.
            
		
		
			
		 
	
	 
 
		
	
		
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			A video showing the left handed cast off.
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			A video on how to long tail cast on for left-handers.
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			A website which shows how to do Fair Isle knitting.
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			Information on how to make the garter stitch.
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			Knitting Pattern Generator is a Python script to convert image files (PNG, GIF, BMP, etc.) into knitting patterns.
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			A video showing how to make a ribbing, knit two, purl two.
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			Steeking is basically a way to create openings in tubes by cutting into your knitted fabric. Learn more with this video.
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			Also known as the bramble stitch, learn how to knit with instructions for this stitch.
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