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Easy Norwegian Felted Slippers by Midnattsol
A beginner knitting pattern for perfect and cute felted slippers, this is a re-write of Midnattsol’s famous 2008 Felted Slipper Pattern. Made from one long garter-stitch strip sewn up in an ingenious way, this pattern results in a perfect felted slipper. Sizes Baby – Adult.
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Basic Worsted-Weight Toe-Up Sock Pattern
A free basic worsted weight sock pattern for toe-up socks, knit one– or two-at-a-time, using Magic Loop. Features the Fleegle heel. This is the pattern I use to teach sock-knitting to first-time sock-knitters, and they always get great results.
Toe-Up Faux Heel Flap Socks – Fingering Weight
This “Faux Heel Flap” Toe-Up Sock pattern is an easy intermediate sock pattern written for Magic Loop. It has a fake heel “flap” that is knit in one piece with the rest of the toe-up sock. It also includes adjustments for high insteps or arches.
Generic Pattern for Toe-Up Socks with a Fleegle Heel, in Any Weight and Size
A free basic beginner generic sock pattern for toe-up socks, one– or two-at-a-time, using Magic Loop and the Fleegle Heel. Following Fleegle’s famous sock formula, written out in my own words. Design your own toe-up socks in any size, for any weight or gauge of yarn.
Basic Fingering-Weight Toe-Up Sock Pattern
Here is a free basic beginner pattern for fingering weight socks, toe-up socks, one– or two-at a time, using Magic Loop and the Fleegle heel. It’s the one I use in all my classes, and my students always get great results.
Surfer’s Delight Easy Basic Brioche Hat
This basic Brioche hat is great for learning two-color brioche in the round. It features a no-roll brim that uses the Chinese Waitress Cast-On. The hat is reversible with perfect overlapping decreases at the crown.
Most Popular Patterns
Basic Worsted-Weight Toe-Up Sock Pattern
A free basic worsted weight sock pattern for toe-up socks, knit one– or two-at-a-time, using Magic Loop. Features the Fleegle heel. This is the pattern I use to teach sock-knitting to first-time sock-knitters, and they always get great results.
Toe-Up Faux Heel Flap Socks – Fingering Weight
This “Faux Heel Flap” Toe-Up Sock pattern is an easy intermediate sock pattern written for Magic Loop. It has a fake heel “flap” that is knit in one piece with the rest of the toe-up sock. It also includes adjustments for high insteps or arches.
Generic Pattern for Toe-Up Socks with a Fleegle Heel, in Any Weight and Size
A free basic beginner generic sock pattern for toe-up socks, one– or two-at-a-time, using Magic Loop and the Fleegle Heel. Following Fleegle’s famous sock formula, written out in my own words. Design your own toe-up socks in any size, for any weight or gauge of yarn.
Basic Fingering-Weight Toe-Up Sock Pattern
Here is a free basic beginner pattern for fingering weight socks, toe-up socks, one– or two-at a time, using Magic Loop and the Fleegle heel. It’s the one I use in all my classes, and my students always get great results.
Surfer’s Delight Easy Basic Brioche Hat
This basic Brioche hat is great for learning two-color brioche in the round. It features a no-roll brim that uses the Chinese Waitress Cast-On. The hat is reversible with perfect overlapping decreases at the crown.
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Accessories
Bulky Cabled Legwarmers with Buttons – Super-Bulky Weight
When I wore these bulky cabled legwarmers in New York City, they were turning heads left and right. You don’t need UGGs to be cool. Just knit these fabulous, cabled, knee-high knitted boot covers. Finish off with oversize buttons and a twisted-cord tie. Pattern includes cable chart.
Bulky Felted Fair-Isle Bag for Beginners
Easy Norwegian Felted Slippers by Midnattsol
A beginner knitting pattern for perfect and cute felted slippers, this is a re-write of Midnattsol’s famous 2008 Felted Slipper Pattern. Made from one long garter-stitch strip sewn up in an ingenious way, this pattern results in a perfect felted slipper. Sizes Baby – Adult.
Phone Cozy – Custom Size for Magic Loop – Any Weight
Sock Yarn Key Cozy for Magic Loop – Fingering Weight
Textured Stripes Ear Warmer/Headband – Bulky Weight
This unisex headband/ear warmer is great for skiers, joggers, or cyclists—anyone who is out in the elements on a crisp winter morning. Good for knitters just learning to combine knit and purl stitches and read a simple chart. There are written directions for those who choose not to use a chart.
Hats
“Aspen Ice” Super Bulky Lace Hat
Basic Magic Loop Hat Pattern – Worsted Weight
Hat – Basic Man Hat for Magic Loop – Worsted Weight
Hat – Double-Sided with Invisible Brim – Fingering Weight
Surfer’s Delight Easy Basic Brioche Hat
This basic Brioche hat is great for learning two-color brioche in the round. It features a no-roll brim that uses the Chinese Waitress Cast-On. The hat is reversible with perfect overlapping decreases at the crown.
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“It’s Time to Knit!” Leftover Sock Yarn Wall Clock Pattern
Diamond Dishcloth/Potholder – Traditional – Worsted Weight
Almost every book and class teaches this dishcloth to its new knitters, and for good reason. It’s quick, cheap, and teaches you what you need to know so that you can move on to harder and more interesting projects.
Hand Towel – Rectangular – Worsted Weight
This beginner hand-towel pattern is so full and fluffy that it’s actually luscious. To get the rectangle effect, use alternating increase and decrease rows until the towel is as long as you want. Add an optional crocheted edging and loop to hang the towel from.
Moebius Bowls – Nesting Felted – “Pentafold (5 Twist) Rim” – Bulky Weight
Stripes Brigade Mosaic Throw Pillow – Bulky Weight
Throw Pillow – Slip-Stitch – “Vinété” – Bulky Weight
Based on the Aubergine Dreams Neck Warmer by Laura Dianiska, this pattern is suitable for practicing many important beginner skills. The pattern of elongated stitches rising vertically up the work is caused slipped stitches. A good beginner pattern for those just learning how to slip stitches.
Washcloth – Embellished Chenille – Worsted Weight
Mittens
Mittens – Basic With a Perfect Thumb – Bulky-Weight
Mittens – Basic With a Perfect Thumb – Worsted-Weight
Basic Toe-Up Sock Patterns
Basic Fingering-Weight Toe-Up Sock Pattern
Here is a free basic beginner pattern for fingering weight socks, toe-up socks, one– or two-at a time, using Magic Loop and the Fleegle heel. It’s the one I use in all my classes, and my students always get great results.
Basic Worsted-Weight Toe-Up Sock Pattern
A free basic worsted weight sock pattern for toe-up socks, knit one– or two-at-a-time, using Magic Loop. Features the Fleegle heel. This is the pattern I use to teach sock-knitting to first-time sock-knitters, and they always get great results.
Generic Pattern for Toe-Up Socks with a Fleegle Heel, in Any Weight and Size
A free basic beginner generic sock pattern for toe-up socks, one– or two-at-a-time, using Magic Loop and the Fleegle Heel. Following Fleegle’s famous sock formula, written out in my own words. Design your own toe-up socks in any size, for any weight or gauge of yarn.
Toe-Up Socks – Baby – Aran Weight
Toe-Up Socks – Beginner Magic Loop – Bulky Weight
Toe-Up Socks – Beginner Magic Loop – Super-Bulky Weight
Toe-Up Faux-Heel-Flap Socks
Toe-Up Faux Heel Flap Socks – Fingering Weight
This “Faux Heel Flap” Toe-Up Sock pattern is an easy intermediate sock pattern written for Magic Loop. It has a fake heel “flap” that is knit in one piece with the rest of the toe-up sock. It also includes adjustments for high insteps or arches.
Toe-Up Faux Heel Flap Socks – Worsted Weight
Sweaters
Top-Down Socks for Magic Loop
Top-Down Socks – Beginner Magic Loop – Bulky Weight
Top-Down Socks – Beginner Magic Loop – Fingering Weight
Top-Down Socks – Beginner Magic Loop – Super-Bulky Weight
Top-Down Socks – Beginner Magic Loop – Worsted
Scarves
“Palm Springs” Feather and Fan Lace Scarf – Sport Weight
Bulky Weight Beginner Garter-Stitch Scarf
The perfect scarf for learning how to knit. Soft, colorful, and scrumptious, this simple scarf is a luxury because of the Misti Alpaca “dyed-to-the-stitch” yarn. Watch videos every step of the way with our free Learn-to-Knit Class.
Double Knit Heart or Checkerboard Scarf – Super-Bulky Weight
Elegant Ribbed Scarf for Beginners – Aran or Bulky Weight
This is a beginner scarf for knitters just learning to do 1×1 rib. Knit this scarf in aran- or bulky-weight yarn. Using bulky yarn will make the project go faster, and the scarf will be a more… well, bulky. Use a kettle-dyed or variegated yarn to make a simple scarf completely elegant.
Feather-Light Two-Color Brioche Scarf for Men
Brioche stitch can be heavy and dense. In this two-color flat brioche knitting scarf pattern, laceweight yarn is held double, creating a light-as-a-feather brioche scarf for men.
Man Scarf – Mistake Rib Scarf in Three Weights for Men
It’s so rugged and burly, I actually just like to call it “man-stitch.” Why? In a chunky yarn this is a perfect stitch for a guy’s scarf or sweater, and it’s super-easy – but not boring – to knit.
Scarf – Noro Striped 1×1 Rib – Jared Flood – Worsted
Super-Bulky Weight Garter-Stitch Scarf (Mary’s Italian )
I designed this scarf when staying up all night before my first TV appearance. I needed an easy scarf that my local KUTV 2 News host, Mary, could wear. I created a scarf to be knit in 3 hours. Garter stitch is for beginners, but your hands will get a workout!