Spinning Alpaca Yarns

If you’re searching for free leg warmer patterns, you’ve come to the right place. Winter is upon us and there is lots of time to make a pair of knitted leg warmers to keep your legs toasty when you’re out walking or in exercise class. I’m headed to a yoga retreat next month and thought I’d knit some to take along so I went searching for the perfect easy pattern. Many leg warmer patterns are simple and quick to make, requiring only basic knitting knowledge so they are great for beginning knitters. I’ll add some other patterns here too for more advanced knitters because you can also make your leg warmers in cable stitching or other more intricate patterns.

Sweet Shawlettes, 25 Irresistible Patterns for Knitting Cowls, Capelets, and More, is a recently published book of beautiful and fashionable knitting patterns by designer Jean Moss. If you want something special beyond the usual shawls and cowls, this book is for you. Sweet Shawlettes by Jean Moss just recently was published this January, 2012 and would make a unique addition to your knitting library. I would recommend it for either intermediate or advanced knitters.

What’s new in dishcloth patterns for the past year? Find free pattern links. Knitted dishcloth patterns are a fun and easy way to begin. Dishcloths are great for the beginner, quick to knit up for gifts and offer an endless variety of colors and patterns.

If you’re a beginner or want an easy hat knitting pattern, here are some resources for you, including how to figure out how many stitches to cast on. Lots of links to easy hat patterns which will be quick to make if you need gifts for the holiday.

Circular Knitting Workshop: Essential Techniques to Master Knitting in the Round is 330 pages packed with detailed instructions, tips, beautiful photos and patterns. It’s just like having the author offer you a workshop in the comfort of your own home. It is probably the most comprehensive book you’ll ever see on knitting in the round, using both circular and double pointed needles. I would highly recommend it as an addition to your knitting library.

If you’re a fantasy or science fiction fan and you love to knit, Knits for Nerds by Toni Carr is the book for you. Thirty knitting patterns inspired by popular shows like Star Trek or movies like Harry Potter. Knit Lieutenant Uhura’s sexy Star Trek minidress or a Secret Beaded Bag like Hermione’s. Patterns you can’t find anywhere else for your next sci-fi convention.

There aren’t many different resources for how to use the knitting board sock loom. I’ve rounded up some YouTube videos, a yahoo forum and some how-to tutorials for using the board loom and creating some socks.

Sock knitting patterns always seemed complicated to me, just looking at them. However, I’ve decided to take the plunge and learn to knit socks. I found literally hundreds of knitted sock patterns, including many how to videos, so I think I’m ready for the challenge. Scroll down for a list of my favorite free sock [...]

// Classic Elite Quick Knits, available October 18, 2011, is a beautiful knitting pattern book from Classic Studio Yarns, containing 100 patterns for wraps and scarves,  hats, gloves, mittens, blankets and toys for the little ones and much more. This book is a follow up to their best-selling Classic Elite Knits and is for knitters [...]

Free knitting patterns for knitted bracelets, wristlets and cuffs. Bracelets are small and a great way to experiment with various stitches, techniques and embellishments. Use some of that beautiful novelty yarn you have left over in your yarn stash. Knitted bracelets make a quick and easy gift too.