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.
New Tutorials and Pages
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![Decorating Plastic Easter Eggs with Yarn]()
A fun way to upcycle plastic Easter eggs is by wrapping them with yarn for an Easter or Spring decoration. Great craft for kids too!
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![DOLL CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES]()
Whip up some knit doll clothes and accessories for 18 inch dolls, 12 inch fashion dolls, and even baby dolls! The knit sweater patterns are so cute!
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![Easy Yarn Ghost Halloween Garland]()
This bead and yarn ghost garland Halloween craft is a perfect one for everyone in the house. It’s kid friendly (with supervision) too!
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![Free Knitted Heart Pattern]()
Perfect Valentine's Day gifts and decorations. You'll be surprised how simple and easy this knitted heart pattern is to make.
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![HALLOWEEN KNITTING PATTERNS]()
Explore these free Halloween knitting patterns that are perfect for this fun fall holiday. Included in the patterns are knitted costumes, knitted Halloween decorations, and lots of knitted pumpkins!
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![Label Your Handmade Knit and Crochet Projects]()
Finish your handmade knit and crochet creation with your signature. Simply add personalized labels to handmade items.
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![Loop Yarn Kids Scarf with Crayola Off the Hook Yarn]()
Kids can make this finger knitted scarf using this super easy loop yarn pattern. This Crayola Off the Hook Yarn scarf pattern can be made in less than two hours
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![POTHOLDERS / HOT PADS]()
Work up some knitted potholders with our free knit potholder patterns. There are checkerboard, bubble, striped and so many other free knitted potholder patterns.
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![VALENTINE'S DAY PATTERNS TO KNIT]()
Open to find over 30 knitting patterns perfect for Valentine's Day. Surprise your beloved with a Valentine you knit with your own hands.
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![YARN CRAFTS]()
Explore these projects with yarn and yarn crafts for adults that don't involve knitting needles or crochet hooks. Yarn crafts are easy and decorative. Make one for yourself and one for a friend!
Trending this Week
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![Knook]()
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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![LOOM KNITTING PROJECTS]()
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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![SWEATER, VEST & TANK TOP PATTERNS]()
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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![LOOP YARN PROJECTS]()
Loop yarn is a popular new way to knit without knitting needles. We have a roundup of the best free loop yarn patterns and projects!
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![KNOOK PATTERNS]()
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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![How to make T-shirt yarn Tutorial (T-Yarn)]()
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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![How to Knit the Seed Stitch]()
How to Knit the Seed Stitch
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![Loop Yarn Criss Cross Stitch Tutorial]()
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.
Free Items of the Week
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This potholder is knitted in the stitch in an easy linen stitch worked in the round.
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The Chilly Dog
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Knit a pot holder with a colorful tea cup for a kitchen accent with this free knit pattern.
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Fave Crafts
New Stuff
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A video showing the left handed cast off.
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The Knitting Site
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A video on how to make a simple finger knitted friendship bracelet. Kids can make for themselves and exchange with to friends.
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Needlepointers.com
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Basic instruction on how to knook along with pros and cons.
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Shiny Happy World
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A video on how to do the left handed knit stitch.
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The Knitting Site
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We are a national educational charity dedicated to hand knitting, machine knitting and crochet, run by volunteers and supported by subscriptions and donations. We have a local network of groups and we take part in exhibitions and events.
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Knitting & Crochet Guild
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Make a handy knitting needle holder from PVC pipe and this tutorial.
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Sew Many Ways
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A video showing how to do the purl stitch for left-handers.
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The Knitting Site
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A video showing how to make a ribbing, knit two, purl two.
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The Knitting Site
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Learn how to join the pieces.
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Knitty
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When: May 17, 2020. Where: Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance CA. For more information, click on the above link.