Amazing Knitting: February 2020

Cabled Fingerless Mittens - Free Pattern

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What beautiful knitting fingerless mittens (free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...

Beautifully detailed cabled fingerless mittens to knit from sock wool. Free pattern.

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Lehigh Shawl - Knitting Pattern

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What beautiful knitting shawl! I found it on Ravelry.

The shawl is worked from the triangle point, with increases worked each side on every row up to the top edge.

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Knit Twine Scrubbing Sponge - Tutorial

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What beautiful knitting tutorial! I found it on Pinterest...

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Perfect Texting Mitts - Knitting Pattern

The photo above © Tilli Tomas

What beautiful knitting mittens (Pdf pattern)! I found it on Ravelry.

This knitting pattern indicates to put the hand stitches on hold and knit the thumb first, but it should actually be done the other way around: place a thumb on hold, knit hand, then pick up thumb stitches and complete thumb.

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Wheat Sweater - Knitting Pattern

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What beautiful knitting sweater! I found it on Ravelry...

Wheat is a top-down sweater with the yoke shaped as the compound raglan, which creates a natural line running along the shoulder - something between the classic raglan and set-in sleeve.

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Midsummer Mittens - Free Pattern

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What beautiful knitting mittens (free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry.

When the weather is cold, my hands need mittens. Whipping those mittens on and off to get at some spare change, use my transit pass, turn a page, or fiddle with my coat zipper can be awkward, especially when my hands are already full. Gloves are more convenient, but they aren’t as warm. These fingerless mitts with a removable mitten enclosure not only keep my hands and fingers warm as toast but when I need my fingertips to be free, I can do that without removing the entire mitt. Since I anticipate that the mitten top will be in use the majority of the time, I designed it to lie flat when it’s off. There’s no i-cord loop or button to get snagged on anything. These gloves also accommodate my larger-than-average fingers by increasing slightly from the wrist to the knuckles. The measurements contained in this pattern are simply a guide. The good thing about knitting your own gloves is that you can (and should!) customize them for your own hands.

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Diandra Sweater - Free Pattern

The photo above © Amano Yarns

What beautiful knitting sweater (free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry...

Pullover with striped cowl collar and sleeve cuffs knit in a 6 row repeat 3 color broken rib stripe. Worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. Sizes Bust – 38½ (41-46-49½-53½)" 98 (104-117-126-136) cm. Worsted weight yarn.

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Malabrigo Loafers - Knitting Pattern

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What beautiful knitting slippers! I found it on Ravelry...

Malabrigo yarn is so soft… wearing these loafers is like walking in a cloud.

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Pearled Frost Shawl - Knitting Pattern

The photo above © Melanie Rice

What beautiful knitting shawl! I found it on Pinterest...

Triangle shaped shawl worked top-down Wrong side rows have simple patterning. Use either charts or the full written instructions, which also include a gauge swatch section. You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern, on a limited basis. Designed by Melanie Rice. Worsted weight yarn.

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Glorious Cincuenta Cowl - Free Knitting Pattern

Photos above © Lisa R. Myers

What beautiful knitting cowl (free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...

Gorgeous infinity scarf knit with 2 colors 6 row repeat Butterfly Lattice Stitch. Designed by Lisa R. Myers for Fairmount Fibers. Worsted weight yarn.

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Buffalo Plaid Hat - Free Knitting Pattern

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What beautiful hat knitting pattern! I found it on Pinterest.

This unisex buffalo plaid hat is knit in the round from brim to crown. The hat can be knit as a beanie or a slouchy hat.

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Feathered Hat - Free Pattern

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What beautiful hat knitting pattern! I found it on Ravelry.

The Feathered Hat is a ribbed chevron toque/beanie knit from the brim up. The stitch pattern is designed to showcase speckled and variegated yarns. Instructions for four sizes are included: baby to adult large (to fit heads ranging from 17” to 24” in circumference).

For all sizes, the pattern uses less than one skein each of a speckled or variegated color for the main body of the hat and two semi-solid or tonal contrasting colors for the brim and pompom.

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Perlestykke Pullover - Knitting Pattern

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What beautiful knitting sweater/pullover! I found it on Ravelry...

This charming, Pullover features an elegant textured front yoke and thoughtful, understated details. It was inspired by the poetic Japanese tradition of Hanami; sitting under cherry-blossom-covered trees in the Spring, and observing the fragile blossoms being softly carried away by the breeze.

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Ducky Hoodie - Knitting Pattern

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Looking for a playful hooded baby and child knitting pattern? The design shown here is Duck Soup by annypurls, a clever nearly seamless jacket with a distinctive knotted hood, decorative i-cord closures, and generous sizing designed to give growing children extra wear.

Originally published in 2008, Duck Soup combines practical construction with whimsical details. It can be worn first as a roomy little coat and later as a more fitted cardigan as the child grows.

Duck Soup Hoodie Pattern at a Glance

Pattern: Duck Soup

Designer: annypurls

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby / Child Hooded Jacket

Construction: Top-down and nearly seamless

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Main Needle Size: US 8 / 5.0 mm

Additional Needle Size: US 2 / 2.75 mm

Yardage: Approximately 400–900 yards (366–823 m)

Sizes: 3 months to 4/5 years

Pattern Availability: Paid pattern

About the Duck Soup Hoodie

Duck Soup is a hooded jacket designed by annypurls for babies, toddlers, and young children. The pattern stands out because of its playful knotted hood and handmade i-cord closures.

The jacket is worked mostly back and forth on a circular needle, while the sleeves are knitted in the round. This keeps seaming to a minimum and gives the finished garment a clean construction.

A Jacket Designed to Grow with a Child

One of the most interesting features of Duck Soup is its generous fit. The design was intentionally created so that a child could wear it in more than one way as they grow.

It can begin as a roomy three-quarter-length coat with folded cuffs and a folded hood brim. Later, those sections can be unfolded so the same garment works more like a fitted cardigan.

That makes this pattern especially appealing for knitters who want to put time into a handmade garment that can be worn for more than a very short baby-size window.

Available Sizes

The current Ravelry listing includes the following sizes:

3 months
6 months
18 months
2–3 years
4–5 years

Always check the original pattern page before choosing a size, since the designer's current listing is the authoritative source for measurements and construction details.

Yarn and Yardage

The jacket is designed primarily for bulky-weight yarn. The original samples used Classic Elite Yarns Countess for the main garment.

Depending on size, the listed total yarn requirement is approximately:

400–900 yards (366–823 meters)

Small amounts of contrasting yarn can also be used for the decorative i-cord closures, making this a nice project for adding colorful accents.

Needles and Gauge

The published main gauge is:

16 stitches × 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

The listing includes US 8 / 5.0 mm needles for the main bulky-weight fabric and US 2 / 2.75 mm for smaller details.

Row gauge is especially important in this design because it affects the depth of the armholes and the overall fit.

Knotted Hood and I-Cord Closures

The details are what make Duck Soup memorable. Instead of a conventional hood, the design finishes with a playful knot at the top.

The front uses knotted i-cord buttons together with i-cord loops, creating decorative frog-style closures rather than standard buttons.

The original pattern also includes a photo tutorial for making these closures.

Construction and Skills

Duck Soup is worked top-down and is described as nearly seamless. Depending on your experience, the project may involve:

Top-down garment construction
Raglan-style shaping
Knitting back and forth on circular needles
Knitting sleeves in the round
I-cord
Decorative frog closures
Picking up or managing stitches around garment edges

The combination makes it more involved than a very basic baby cardigan, but also gives the finished jacket much more character.

Is Duck Soup a Free Knitting Pattern?

No. The Duck Soup pattern by annypurls is currently a paid pattern on Ravelry.

At the time this Amazing Knitting page was originally created, availability or external links may have been presented differently. We now direct readers to the designer's current Ravelry listing so they can see the latest price and availability.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted knitting instructions.

View the Duck Soup Pattern

Visit the original Ravelry page to see the current pattern details, price, sizing information, designer notes, and purchase options.

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Pattern credit: Duck Soup was designed by annypurls. Pattern price, availability, sizing, and technical details are controlled by the designer and may change over time.

More Baby and Child Hoodie Knitting

Explore more baby hoodie knitting patterns, baby cardigan knitting patterns, and child sweater knitting patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Before You Start

Check the original Ravelry listing before buying yarn or beginning the project so you can confirm the current price, size information, materials, gauge, and any pattern updates from the designer.

Heather Leaves - Free Pattern

Photos above © KonaSF

What beautiful knitting cardigan (free Pattern)! I found it on Ravelry...
The smallest size (shown) fits 6-9 months. For the medium size (9-12 months), the pattern calls for 400-500 yards DK weight yarn and US 7 needles. For the large size (12-15 months), the pattern calls for 400-500 yards worsted weight yarn and US 9 needles.

Don’t be dismayed by the number of rows in this pattern—it’s actually very intuitive. And now, thanks to the spectacular efforts of Lily Ryan, we have a chart!

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Lollipop Knitted Slippers - Free Pattern

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What beautiful knitted slippers (free Pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...

I love this simple pattern and yarn is perfect for it. I will definitely make more.

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Cozy Slipper Boots - Free Patterns

Photos above © DROPS Design

What beautiful knitting cozy slipper boots! I found it on Pinterest...

These amazing cozy-looking boots are like the love-child of socks and slippers that look like they’ all give your feet (and ankles) a big comforting hug!

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Mini Knit Pumpkins - Free Pattern

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What beautiful amigurumi pumpkins (free knitting pattern)! I found it on Pinterest.

Learn how to get started with amigurumi in the knit pumpkins! Create your own cute little basic knit pumpkin doll with this free knitting pattern! this basic and beginner friendly DIY project is perfect for any knitter using their needles or even machine.

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Minilopapeysa Keyring - Free Pattern

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What beautiful knitting keyring (free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry.

Lopapeysa or Icelandic sweater is an icelandic style of sweater originated in the 50’s. It is traditionally knitted with Lopi which is the fleece of Icelandic sheep.

The minilopapeysa is knitted just like any other pullover that is made in the round bottom up with a fair isle yoke and grafted underarms. Pattern available in English and Spanish.

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Reversible Cabled Brioche Stitch Scarf - Free Pattern

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What beautiful scarf (free knitting pattern)! I found it on Pinterest.

This is a fun-to-knit cushy reversible scarf pattern. The technique is not hard once you get the hang it.

For a wider scarf, cast on an extra 8sts for each cable you want to add. The set up row adds 4 yos per repeat, which brings you up to 12sts per cable. At the original gauge, each added cable will make the scarf about 1.6 inches wider.

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Easy Drop Stitch Scarf - Free Pattern

What beautiful knitting scarf (Easy pattern)! I found it on Pinterest.

This scarf uses a horizontal drop stitch or seafoam pattern. It is fun and easy to make, and looks beautiful in a variegated yarn. It is well suited to yarns that are a little slippery or silky.

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Boo the Bat Knitting Pattern

Boo the Bat by Anna Hrachovec is a playful knitted softie featuring wraparound wings and tiny feet designed to hang from a finger, branch or other perch.

This compact bat is a quick character-knitting project worked mainly with worsted-weight yarn. Its distinctive construction combines knitting in the round, picked-up stitches and simple finishing techniques to create Boo's body, wings and hanging feet.

Boo the Bat Pattern at a Glance

Designer: Anna Hrachovec

Publisher: Mochimochi Land

Pattern: Boo the Bat

Craft: Knitting

Category: Softie / Animal

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Cascade 220

Needles: US 6 (4 mm)

Finished Height: Approximately 4 in

Wingspan: Approximately 8 in

Techniques: Knitting in the round, picking up stitches, mattress stitch

Language: English

Current Availability: Paid PDF pattern

About Boo the Bat

Boo is designed as a small three-dimensional knitted bat with wings that wrap around the body. The feet are shaped so the finished toy can hang from a finger or a small branch, giving it extra personality as a Halloween decoration or knitted character.

Despite its small size, the project introduces several useful toy- knitting techniques. The original pattern includes sections worked in the round on double-pointed needles as well as stitches picked up for additional parts of the bat.

Yarn and Needle Notes

The original pattern recommends worsted-weight yarn, with Cascade 220 listed as the suggested yarn.

The recommended needle size is US 6 (4 mm). Because this is a stuffed softie, a firm knitted fabric is useful so that the stuffing remains neatly contained.

Finished Size

Boo measures approximately 4 inches tall with an approximate 8-inch wingspan.

The compact size makes this a relatively small knitting project and a fun option for seasonal decorations, gifts or anyone who enjoys knitted creatures.

Techniques Used

The designer lists techniques including knitting in the round on double-pointed needles, picking up stitches and mattress stitch.

These techniques make Boo a more interesting project than a simple flat knitted toy while still keeping the finished piece small and manageable.

Get the Boo the Bat Pattern

Boo the Bat was designed by Anna Hrachovec of Mochimochi Land.

The pattern was previously described as free on older pages around the web, but the current authorized Ravelry listing is a paid PDF. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete instructions.

Use the button below to visit the original listing for the current price and pattern availability.

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Pattern design © Anna Hrachovec / Mochimochi Land. Photo © carissabrowning. Pattern pricing and availability are controlled by the designer and may change over time.

Felted Bell Ornaments - Free Pattern

What beautiful knitting felted bell pattern! I found it on Pinterest.

The pattern can be made with sport weight for a pin or worsted for an ornament. Scrap quantities are sufficient. No needle size is given.

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The Spiral Beanie - Free Knitting Pattern

What beautiful knitting beanie pattern! I found it on Pinterest.

This hat pattern is slightly slouchy and is extra stretchy due to the stitch pattern which is great if you like a looser fitting hat. The spiral knit hat is fun to work up and looks good in any color. Try mixing it up and making the brim of the hat a different color than the body of the hat.

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Split Hem Cable Pullover - Free Pattern

What beautiful knitting pullover pattern! I found it on Pinterest.

Long-sleeved tunic sweater with a variety of cables described in both written instructions and charts. Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL. Designed by Patons. Bulky weight yarn.

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