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Conquer four different bind-offs (and learn when to use each one) with these detailed photo tutorials from knitting expert Terry Matz.
Why You Should Make This Bind Off Your New BFF
Andalusian Stitch - Free Pattern & Tutorial
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What beautiful knitting stitch! I found it on Pinterest...
A close look at how to knit up the easy Andalusian Stitch Pattern, seeing exactly how those knits and purls are knitted together to make this simple pattern.
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K1p1 invisible bind-off - Tutorial
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I found This knitting tutorial on Pinterest...
Tani said: "since you end at the cuff when you knit toe-up, the bind-off must be loose and elastic. it would be a tragedy to have (unintentionally) slouchy socks after all the time you put into it. I found a k1p1 invisible bind-off that I thought might work for me described in the twisted sister’s sock workbook. the wording was a little confusing, but I plowed on…and thought to put what I learned up on the ol’ blog to share with you. 🙂
it may seem like a lot of work, but I think this bind-off is especially pretty and very elastic. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!"
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Mitered Squares Throw With a Fabric Lining – Knitting Project Guide
This colorful Mitered Squares Throw With a Fabric Lining is a beautiful example of how a knitter can take the construction ideas from an established blanket pattern and give the finished project a very different look.
The version shown here was created by Elaine of Italian Dish Knits. Her project was inspired by Mitered Crosses Blanket by Kay Gardiner, but Elaine made several important modifications, including replacing the original crosses with colorful mitered squares and adding a fabric backing to the finished blanket.
The result has the visual character of both knitting and patchwork quilting: color-changing knitted squares are surrounded by broad light-colored borders, while the fabric lining gives the reverse side a clean, finished appearance.
Featured project and photos: Elaine / Italian Dish Knits. Original blanket design inspiration: Mitered Crosses Blanket by Kay Gardiner.
Mitered Squares Throw Project Overview
- Featured project: Mitered Squares Throw With a Fabric Lining
- Project by: Elaine / Italian Dish Knits
- Based on: Mitered Crosses Blanket
- Original designer: Kay Gardiner
- Project type: Knitted throw / blanket
- Main technique: Mitered garter-stitch knitting
- Featured modification: Squares instead of crosses
- Finishing modification: Fabric lining
- Construction: Modular knitted blocks
- Original pattern availability: Paid
About the Featured Mitered Squares Throw
Elaine originally discovered Kay Gardiner's Mitered Crosses Blanket and decided to use its modular construction as the starting point for her own throw.
Instead of reproducing the cross motif from the original design, she changed the colorful sections into mitered squares.
This creates a striking geometric effect: multicolored squares appear to float inside wide light-colored frames.
The individual blocks also make the project portable during much of the knitting process because the blanket does not become one large piece until the blocks are assembled.
The Original Mitered Crosses Blanket
The inspiration for this project is Mitered Crosses Blanket by Kay Gardiner, originally published in 2011.
Kay Gardiner's original blanket combines two modular knitting ideas: mitering and log-cabin construction.
Each original block begins with knitted miters that form a cross. The cross is then surrounded by garter-stitch strips to create a larger square block.
The blocks are eventually joined and finished with an applied edging.
How Elaine Changed the Design
The blanket featured in the photographs should not be confused with an unaltered sample of the original pattern.
Elaine deliberately changed several elements to create her own version.
Most noticeably, she chose mitered squares rather than mitered crosses for the colorful centers.
She then surrounded those colorful sections with a neutral background, producing the strong grid-like appearance visible in the finished throw.
What Is a Mitered Knitted Square?
A mitered square is shaped by strategically decreasing stitches around a central point.
As the decreases are repeated, the knitted fabric develops diagonal lines that travel toward the center of the square.
When worked in garter stitch with a self-striping or color-changing yarn, those diagonal lines can make the color changes look especially dramatic.
Once the technique becomes familiar, mitered squares can be satisfying small modules to knit one at a time.
A Portable Modular Blanket Project
One advantage Elaine noted about this style of blanket is its portability.
For much of the project, you are working on individual blocks rather than holding an entire blanket on your needles.
That makes modular blankets particularly convenient for knitters who like taking a project with them while traveling or working away from home.
Only later, when the blocks are assembled, does the project grow into its full blanket size.
Using Color-Changing Yarn
The colorful centers are especially effective when knitted with yarn that changes gradually from one shade to another.
Because the mitered construction creates diagonal lines, the changing colors develop differently across each square.
Surrounding those colorful centers with a quieter neutral shade helps define each block and prevents the overall blanket from becoming visually overwhelming.
This makes the project an interesting source of inspiration for combining self-striping yarn with a solid background color.
The Fabric Lining
One of the most useful ideas in Elaine's project is the fabric backing.
After completing the knitted blanket, she added fabric to the reverse side. This gives the throw a finished appearance similar to a quilt and hides the back of the knitted construction.
The combination of knitted blocks on the front and fabric on the back also creates an interesting meeting point between knitting and sewing.
Why Add Fabric to a Knitted Blanket?
A fabric lining can serve several purposes.
It can give the reverse side of a modular blanket a cleaner appearance, cover yarn ends or joins, and add another decorative element to the finished project.
However, knitted fabric and woven fabric behave differently. Knitting is naturally stretchy, while many woven fabrics have much less give.
For that reason, the lining should be attached carefully so that it does not pull, distort or restrict the knitted blanket.
Preparing the Knitting Before Adding Fabric
Before attaching a lining, finish the knitted portion completely.
Weave in loose ends and block the blanket according to the care requirements of your yarn.
Blocking first allows the knitted fabric to settle into its final dimensions before the lining is measured and attached.
This is especially useful for a modular blanket because blocking can help the individual sections sit more evenly.
Choosing Fabric for the Backing
If you want to use Elaine's project as inspiration for your own lined blanket, choose a backing fabric that works well with the weight and intended use of your knitting.
The fabric should be large enough for the finished dimensions of the blocked blanket, including any allowance required for finishing the edges.
Washable materials are practical when the finished throw will be used regularly, but always consider the care requirements of both the yarn and fabric before combining them.
Skills Used in This Style of Project
Depending on whether you follow the original Kay Gardiner design or create a modified version inspired by Elaine's throw, useful skills may include:
- Garter stitch
- Mitered knitting
- Decreasing stitches
- Picking up stitches
- Modular knitting
- Joining knitted blocks
- Weaving in ends
- Blocking
- Basic sewing for adding a fabric backing
Original Pattern Specifications
For reference, the published information for Kay Gardiner's Mitered Crosses Blanket lists:
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Suggested yarn: Noro Silk Garden
- Needles: US 6 / 4 mm
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
- Original finished size: approximately 40 × 52 inches
- Sizing: Easily adaptable larger or smaller
These specifications refer to Kay Gardiner's original Mitered Crosses Blanket, not necessarily to every modification used in Elaine's Mitered Squares Throw.
Important Pattern Availability Note
Older references to this project may describe the underlying pattern as a charity pattern or may point to an older download location.
The situation has changed over time.
Kay Gardiner's Mitered Crosses Blanket is currently a paid pattern.
For that reason, Amazing Knitting does not describe this project as a free knitting pattern.
Visit the Featured Mitered Squares Project
Elaine's original article explains how she adapted the Mitered Crosses idea into squares and how she added a fabric lining to her finished throw.
See the Mitered Squares Throw Project →
Get the Original Mitered Crosses Blanket Pattern
If you want to knit Kay Gardiner's original design rather than Elaine's modified project, the Mitered Crosses Blanket pattern is currently available as a paid Ravelry download.
View the Original Mitered Crosses Blanket Pattern →
Pattern Availability
Amazing Knitting links readers to legitimate designer or publisher sources whenever possible. Pattern prices, download locations and availability can change after an article is published.
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Amazing Knitting is an independent pattern discovery and project-guide site. Mitered Crosses Blanket and its original knitting instructions remain the intellectual property of Kay Gardiner. The featured modification and photographs belong to their respective creator. This article provides project information and links readers to the credited sources rather than reproducing the complete knitting pattern.
Baby Angel Top – Seamless Baby Top Knitting Pattern
Baby Angel Top. Photo © OGE Knitwear Designs
The Baby Angel Top by OGE Knitwear Designs is a sweet seamless baby top knitting pattern worked sideways in soft DK-weight yarn. Its simple shape makes it lovely for summer, while it can also be layered over long sleeves during cooler weather.
One of the most interesting features of this design is its side-to-side construction. The top is worked in one piece with no sewing required, and the pattern includes three sizes from 0–6 months to 1–2 years.
The designer also provides two versions of the top: a simpler version for newer knitters and a second version featuring decorative lace around the hemline and yoke.
Baby Angel Top Pattern Details
- Designer: OGE Knitwear Designs
- Pattern number: P057
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Baby sleeveless top
- Construction: Side to side
- Seaming: Seamless / no sewing required
- Yarn weight: DK / Light Worsted / 8-ply
- Yardage: Approximately 252–378 yards (230–346 m)
- Needles: US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge: 23 stitches × 36 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch
- Sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months and 1–2 years
- Languages: English; a German version is also currently listed
- Current availability: Paid digital pattern
Three Baby and Toddler Sizes
Baby Angel Top includes three sizes:
- 0–6 months
- 6–12 months
- 1–2 years
The approximate finished lengths are:
- 0–6 months: 24 cm / 9½ inches
- 6–12 months: 28 cm / 11 inches
- 1–2 years: 33 cm / 13 inches
This size range lets you use the same basic design from early infancy into the toddler stage.
A Clever Side-to-Side Construction
Baby Angel Top is unusual because it is worked from side to side rather than from the neck down or hem upward.
The sideways construction allows the garment to be created as one continuous piece and eliminates traditional garment seaming.
This is particularly appealing if you enjoy knitting garments but prefer to avoid sewing several finished pieces together at the end.
No Sewing Required
The designer specifically describes Baby Angel Top as requiring absolutely no sewing.
That makes the construction itself one of the pattern's strongest features. Once the knitting and finishing details are complete, there are no major garment seams waiting to be assembled.
Two Versions in One Design
Another useful feature is that the designer created two versions of Baby Angel Top.
The first is intended as the more approachable version for a newer knitter. After gaining confidence, the knitter can progress to the more decorative version.
The second version introduces a lace pattern around the hemline and yoke, adding extra visual detail while retaining the same charming basic silhouette.
A Baby Top for More Than Summer
Although Baby Angel Top works beautifully as a lightweight summer garment, it does not have to be limited to warm weather.
The sleeveless shape can be layered over a long-sleeved top during autumn and winter, extending the usefulness of the finished garment.
Yarn fiber and color can also change the seasonal feel considerably.
Yarn Weight
The pattern calls for DK / Light Worsted / 8-ply yarn.
The original specification references Peter Pan Merino Baby DK, with approximately 126 yards (116 m) per 50-gram ball.
The documented total requirement is approximately 252–378 yards (230–346 m), depending on size.
How Much Yarn Do You Need?
Using the original 50-gram yarn specification, the designer lists:
- 0–6 months: 2 balls
- 6–12 months: 3 balls
- 1–2 years: 3 balls
When substituting another DK yarn, compare the meterage or yardage per ball rather than relying only on the number of balls.
Choosing Substitute Yarn
Many DK-weight yarns can potentially work for this project as long as they produce the correct gauge and a comfortable fabric.
For a baby garment, softness and ease of care are particularly useful considerations.
Merino, washable wool blends, cotton blends and other baby-friendly DK yarns can produce different seasonal versions of the same design.
Needles and Gauge
Baby Angel Top uses US 6 (4 mm) needles.
The specified gauge is:
23 stitches × 36 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
in garter stitch
Gauge matters more for a fitted baby garment than it does for something like a scarf. A significant difference can change both the finished size and the amount of yarn required.
Garter Stitch Texture
Garter stitch plays an important role in the construction and gives the garment a soft, textured appearance.
Because garter stitch is created primarily with the basic knit stitch when working flat, it also makes the simpler version approachable for knitters who are beginning to move from scarves and blankets into garments.
The Lace Version
Once you are comfortable with the simpler Baby Angel Top, the decorative version offers a natural next step.
Lace detailing around the hemline and yoke gives the garment a more delicate appearance without changing its fundamental side-to-side concept.
A smooth, solid or gently tonal yarn can help the lace remain clearly visible.
Buttons and Finishing
The pattern calls for approximately 2–3 buttons, depending on the version or size being made.
Buttons can also provide an opportunity to personalize the garment. Simple wooden, shell-look or colorful washable buttons can give the same knitted top very different personalities.
For garments intended for babies and young children, make sure buttons are attached very securely and inspect them regularly.
Skills Used in Baby Angel Top
Depending on which version you choose, useful techniques include:
- Knitting and purling
- Garter stitch
- Side-to-side garment construction
- Increasing and decreasing
- Using stitch holders
- Creating buttonholes
- Picking up stitches where directed
- Following a lace pattern for the decorative version
- Blocking and finishing a baby garment
Is Baby Angel Top Beginner Friendly?
The designer specifically created a simpler version with the developing knitter in mind.
That makes Baby Angel Top an interesting project for someone who has mastered basic knitting and wants to begin exploring garment construction.
The more decorative lace version can then provide a natural progression once the simpler top feels comfortable.
Read the Construction Before Starting
Sideways garments can feel unfamiliar if you normally knit sweaters from the top down or bottom up.
Before casting on, read through the construction notes and identify how the garment grows from one side toward the other.
Understanding the overall direction of the knitting makes the individual shaping instructions much easier to visualize.
Why Swatching Matters
A gauge swatch is particularly worthwhile for this project because the pattern includes specific baby and toddler sizes.
Wash and dry your swatch as you intend to care for the finished garment, then measure the gauge after the fabric has settled.
This also lets you check whether your chosen yarn feels soft and flexible enough for a small child's garment.
A Handmade Baby Gift
Baby Angel Top can make a lovely handmade gift because it is more substantial than a small accessory while still requiring far less yarn than an adult garment.
Choosing a practical washable yarn can make the finished top easier for parents to use regularly.
If you are knitting ahead for a gift, consider choosing a larger size so the baby has room to grow into the garment.
Why Knit the Baby Angel Top?
Baby Angel Top combines several useful features in a relatively small garment: seamless construction, DK-weight yarn, three sizes and two versions with different skill levels.
The sideways construction also makes it more interesting than a standard baby vest while eliminating the need for traditional garment seaming.
Knit the simpler version for a clean garter-stitch look, or choose the lace version when you want a more decorative handmade baby garment.
Get the Baby Angel Top Knitting Pattern
Baby angel top – P057 by OGE Knitwear Designs is currently available as a paid digital knitting pattern.
View the Baby Angel Top Knitting Pattern →
Pattern availability and pricing can change over time. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce or distribute the designer's copyrighted pattern instructions.
Pfeilraupe - Free Pattern
Pfeilraupe by Alpi Alpenrose is a distinctive asymmetrical knitted shawl that combines simple garter stitch with a clever construction detail: a series of openings that let you thread one end of the shawl through the fabric.
Those slots are more than decorative. They help hold the shawl in place and make it possible to arrange the finished piece in several different ways around the neck and shoulders.
Despite its unusual finished shape, Pfeilraupe is primarily a garter-stitch project, making the construction much more approachable than the finished shawl might initially suggest.
The original Pfeilraupe knitting pattern is currently available as a free download from the designer through Ravelry.
Design: Alpi Alpenrose. Featured project photo: christa-l.
Pfeilraupe Shawl Pattern Overview
- Pattern: Pfeilraupe
- Designer: Alpi Alpenrose
- Publisher: Alpenrose Designs
- Published: August 2015
- Project type: Shawl / wrap
- Shape: Elongated asymmetrical triangle
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Yardage: Approximately 571 yd / 522 m
- Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm
- Gauge: 21 stitches × 48 rows = 4 in / 10 cm
- Finished size: Approximately 160 × 45 cm
- Size: One size
- Main fabric: Garter stitch
- Pattern availability: Free
What Makes Pfeilraupe Different?
At first glance, Pfeilraupe looks like an unusual asymmetrical shawl, but its most recognizable feature becomes clearer when you look at the openings worked into the wider section of the fabric.
These knitted slots allow the narrow end of the shawl to pass through the fabric.
That simple idea gives the shawl a practical advantage: it can stay wrapped around the wearer without relying entirely on a shawl pin or constant readjustment.
A Versatile Asymmetrical Shawl
Pfeilraupe is shaped as a long, stretched triangle rather than a traditional symmetrical triangular shawl.
The unusual proportions and strategically placed openings provide several possibilities for draping the finished piece.
It can be worn loosely over the shoulders, wrapped more closely around the neck, or arranged with the narrow end passing through one of the openings.
This versatility is one of the characteristics that made the design stand out among garter-stitch shawls.
Mostly Garter Stitch
The visual shape of Pfeilraupe may look complicated, but the basic knitted fabric is refreshingly simple.
The designer describes the shawl as essentially simple garter-stitch knitting with a few clever details.
Because garter stitch is created by knitting every row when working flat, much of the project has a comfortable repetitive rhythm.
The construction details and shaping provide the interest while the basic fabric remains straightforward.
Yarn and Yardage
The published pattern information lists approximately:
571 yards / 522 meters of sport-weight yarn.
The designer's original version was made using handspun yarn, which helps explain the organic texture and character of the original shawl.
A yarn with good stitch definition can help emphasize the horizontal garter ridges and the distinctive openings.
As with any shawl substitution, differences in fiber, elasticity and gauge may change the final dimensions and drape.
Needle Size
The published pattern calls for:
US 4 / 3.5 mm knitting needles.
Choose a needle type that is comfortable for holding the growing number of stitches. A circular needle can be convenient even though the shawl itself is worked flat.
Gauge
The listed gauge is:
21 stitches × 48 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm.
For a shawl, exact gauge is generally less critical than it would be for a fitted sweater, but it still affects the finished dimensions, fabric density and amount of yarn required.
If your gauge is substantially looser than the designer's, you may need more yarn than the amount listed in the pattern.
Finished Size
Using the designer's handspun yarn, the approximate finished dimensions after washing, without blocking, were:
- Length: approximately 160 cm
- Width: approximately 45 cm
Treat these measurements as a useful reference rather than a guarantee. Different yarns and individual knitting tension can produce different final dimensions.
The Signature Slots
The openings are the feature that transforms Pfeilraupe from a simple garter-stitch triangle into a highly recognizable shawl.
They are incorporated into the knitting rather than cut into the fabric afterward.
Once the shawl is finished, the narrow end can be threaded through a chosen opening to create different wrapped arrangements.
This means the openings serve both a decorative and functional purpose.
Shaping the Shawl
The elongated triangular shape develops through increases and shaping as the shawl progresses.
The design also uses short-row techniques to help create its distinctive geometry.
Although the main fabric is garter stitch, it is important to follow the designer's instructions carefully when you reach the shaping and slot sections.
Useful Skills for Pfeilraupe
It is helpful to be comfortable with:
- Casting on
- Knit stitches
- Garter stitch
- Increasing stitches
- Short-row shaping
- Binding off and casting on stitches within a row
- Following repeated shaping instructions
- Binding off
- Weaving in yarn ends
Choosing Yarn for Pfeilraupe
Because the pattern creates a long shawl with several openings, yarn choice affects both appearance and function.
A yarn that produces a very loose or extremely slippery fabric may behave differently when the narrow end is passed through one of the slots.
A sport-weight yarn that creates a comfortable but reasonably stable garter-stitch fabric is a good starting point.
Before beginning, check that you have enough yarn to complete the full shawl, especially if you plan to alter the size.
Blocking and Finishing
After knitting, weave in the yarn ends securely and wash or block the shawl according to the care requirements of your chosen yarn.
Blocking can help settle the garter-stitch fabric and improve the overall shape, but avoid stretching the piece more aggressively than your yarn can comfortably tolerate.
The designer's published measurements were taken after washing without blocking, so your finished dimensions may differ depending on your finishing method.
Why Pfeilraupe Is Worth Knitting
Pfeilraupe is a good example of how a relatively simple knitted fabric can become an unusual finished accessory through thoughtful construction.
The garter stitch provides relaxed knitting, while the asymmetrical shaping, short rows and signature openings keep the project interesting.
The result is not simply another triangular shawl. The built-in slots give the finished piece multiple styling possibilities and help keep it securely wrapped.
Get the Free Pfeilraupe Knitting Pattern
The original Pfeilraupe pattern by Alpi Alpenrose is currently available as a free Ravelry download.
Use the designer's original pattern for the complete stitch counts, short-row sequence, slot construction and finishing instructions.
Get the Free Pfeilraupe Pattern →
More Free Shawl Knitting Patterns
Looking for another shawl project? Explore our collection of free shawl knitting patterns:
Explore 7 Free Shawl Knitting Patterns →
Pattern Availability
Amazing Knitting links readers to legitimate designer or publisher sources whenever possible. Pattern prices, download locations and availability can change after an article is published.
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Amazing Knitting is an independent pattern discovery and project-guide site. Pfeilraupe and its original knitting instructions remain the intellectual property of Alpi Alpenrose. This guide provides project information and directs knitters to the designer's authorized pattern source rather than reproducing the complete pattern.
Kimono Jacket - Free Pattern
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What beautiful kimono jacket knitting pattern! I found it on BeautifulSkills...
If there is one thing I’m completely certain about baby clothes, is that it has to be the most comfortable garment and it has to be super easy to put on and take off. So today, I want to show you how to make a knitted kimono jacket for babies which, for me, is the star of the tops and your best ally for your baby’s first weeks.
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Teddy Bear Stripes - Free Pattern
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| Photo above © mimouna |
This pattern can be used to knit a plain teddy bear or one that’s covered in stripes. When worked in DK weight yarn the bear is 30cm tall but the size could be altered by using thinner or thicker yarn. Tips are given on managing all those colors, including sewing the seams neatly.
Download Pattern: Teddy Bear Stripes
Cute Little Rucksack - Free Pattern
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| Photo above © Wollmaus-Claudia |
What beautiful little rucksack knitting pattern! I found it on Ravelry...
Wintogreen designed this cute little rucksack that can be conveniently attached to a keyring or purse ring. Available in English and German. Great stash buster!
Download Pattern: Little Rucksack
Pocket Ted - Free Teddy Bear Knitting Pattern
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Pocket Ted by Frankie Brown is a tiny knitted teddy with a particularly charming idea: at only about 8 cm (3 inches) tall, Ted has his own little knitted bed inside a small mint tin.
It is a wonderful scrap-yarn project and, even better, the original pattern is still officially available as a free download.
✓ Free Pattern Still Available
We checked Frankie Brown's original Pocket Ted pattern and confirmed that it is currently available as a free Ravelry download.
Pocket Ted at a Glance
Designer: Frankie Brown
Published: May 2013
Project: Miniature knitted teddy and bedding
Finished Teddy: About 8 cm / 3 inches tall
Yarn Weight: Fingering / thin 4-ply
Needles: 2 mm and 2.75 mm
Construction: Worked flat
Pattern Language: English
Availability: Free Ravelry download
A Tiny Teddy With His Own Bed
Pocket Ted is more than a miniature teddy bear. The project includes knitted bedding sized to fit inside a small mint tin, turning the tin into a portable little bedroom.
Because the bear and bedding require only small amounts of thin yarn, this is also a clever project for using leftover fingering or sock yarn.
What You'll Need
In addition to small amounts of thin 4-ply yarn, the original project uses 2 mm and 2.75 mm knitting needles and a small mint tin or similar container.
The original design also uses fluffy pipe cleaners inside Ted's arms and legs so that the little bear can be posed sitting or standing.
Safety Note
Because the original project uses pipe cleaners and small components, consider the intended recipient carefully. For a very young child, review the materials and finishing choices and avoid components that could create sharp points or small detachable parts.
A Great Scrap-Yarn Project
One of Pocket Ted's best features is how little yarn it requires. Different leftover colors can be used for the teddy, blanket, pillow and knitted cover, making every finished tin unique.
The tiny scale also makes it an appealing handmade gift or stocking stuffer for knitters who enjoy miniature projects.
Get the Free Pocket Ted Pattern
The complete pattern was designed by Frankie Brown and is available from her original Ravelry pattern page.
Get the Free Pocket Ted Pattern →
An Alternative Authorized Source
Frankie Brown also published Pocket Ted on Cut Out + Keep, where the project page includes the downloadable pattern and a materials list.
View Pocket Ted on Cut Out + Keep →
Pattern credit: Pocket Ted was designed by Frankie Brown. Amazing Knitting provides an independent project guide and directs knitters to the designer's free pattern rather than reproducing the complete copyrighted instructions.
Free Pumpkin Knitting Patterns - Easy Fall Decor Ideas
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Knitted pumpkins are one of those small projects that are perfect for autumn: quick to make, easy to customize and ideal for using leftover yarn.
Make them in traditional orange, rustic autumn shades, cream or multicolored yarn, then group several sizes together for a handmade pumpkin-patch display.
✓ Free Pumpkin Patterns Available
This older Amazing Knitting page has been refreshed as a seasonal project guide. Instead of relying on an old pattern link whose exact original source could not be confirmed, we have included currently available free pumpkin knitting patterns from identifiable designers below.
Why Knit a Pumpkin?
Pumpkins are excellent stash-busting projects because they can be made with relatively small quantities of yarn. Changing the yarn weight, color and finished size can also produce an entire collection without every pumpkin looking identical.
They work particularly well as fall table decorations, Halloween displays and Thanksgiving decor.
1. Pumpkins for Beginners by Helen Kennedy
Helen Kennedy's beginner-friendly pattern is especially flexible. The pumpkins can be knitted flat or in the round, and different yarn weights can be used to create pumpkins from about 1 to 4½ inches.
The pattern is currently available as a free Ravelry download.
Get the Free Pumpkin Pattern →
2. Easy Knit Pumpkins by B.Hooked
This is another approachable option if you want a simple stuffed pumpkin. The design uses basic knit and purl stitches and does not require increases or decreases to create the main knitted piece.
The finished pumpkin is approximately 5½ inches in diameter, and the complete pattern is available free on the designer's website.
View the Free B.Hooked Pattern →
3. Free Pumpkin Patterns in Three Sizes
Handy Little Me offers another useful option when you want to create a group rather than a single pumpkin. The free instructions include small, medium and large versions, making it easy to build a varied autumn display.
View the Free Pumpkin Patterns →
Choosing Yarn for Knitted Pumpkins
There is no need to limit yourself to pumpkin orange. Rust, mustard, brown, cream, burgundy and muted green can create a beautiful autumn palette, while variegated yarn can make every pumpkin unique.
Yarn weight also changes the character of the project. Lighter yarn creates small decorative pumpkins, while bulky yarn produces a larger, softer and more substantial piece.
Easy Decorating Idea
Knit several pumpkins in different sizes and related autumn colors rather than making them all identical. Mixing solids, tweeds and gently variegated yarns creates the look of a handmade pumpkin patch.
How Knitted Pumpkins Get Their Shape
Many simple pumpkin patterns begin with a knitted tube or rectangle. After the piece is joined and stuffed, the openings are gathered and additional shaping creates the characteristic pumpkin segments.
The exact construction varies by designer, so follow the instructions supplied with the pattern you choose rather than trying to reproduce an older project from a photograph alone.
Editorial note: Amazing Knitting independently reviews older archive content and links readers to identifiable, authorized pattern sources. Pattern instructions and photographs remain the property of their respective designers and copyright holders.
Double Waves Lace Scarf - Knitting Pattern Guide
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This beautiful Double Waves Lace Scarf combines flowing chevron shapes with open lacework and gradual color changes. The repeating peaks and valleys create a striking wave effect that works especially well with a long color-changing yarn.
This project appeared in the older Amazing Knitting archive as a free pattern find. During our latest review, however, we could not confirm a current authorized source for the exact lace scarf shown in the original photograph.
Pattern Availability Update
The original Amazing Knitting post linked this project under “Easy Lace Scarf” and credited the photograph to cactuscathy2. We could not verify a currently available authorized copy of that exact original pattern.
Rather than redirecting readers to a different pattern with the same or a similar name, we are preserving this page as a reference to the original lace design.
Double Waves Scarf at a Glance
Project: Lace scarf
Design: Repeating wave / chevron lace
Construction: Worked flat
Best Feature: Strong interaction between lace texture and color changes
Current Status: Exact authorized pattern source unverified
Why This Scarf Is So Eye-Catching
The scarf uses repeating lace motifs to form pronounced waves across the fabric. Open eyelet sections emphasize the peaks while denser knitted areas give the pattern enough structure to keep the waves clearly defined.
The multicolored yarn makes the effect even stronger. Instead of creating separate stripes manually, gradual changes in the yarn move across the lace and highlight different parts of each repeat.
A Great Style for Color-Changing Yarn
Wave and chevron patterns are particularly effective with yarns that contain long color transitions. Because the rows travel across peaks and valleys, each new shade interacts differently with the lace motif.
A solid yarn would give the scarf a quieter appearance and make the stitch definition more prominent, while a self-striping or gradient yarn emphasizes movement and color.
Lace Knitting Tip
Use stitch markers between repeats when working a long lace row. They make it much easier to notice a missed yarn over or decrease before you reach the end of the row.
Blocking Makes a Big Difference
Lace often looks compressed while it is still on the needles. Blocking the finished scarf helps open the eyelets, define the wave-shaped edges and reveal the full structure of the pattern.
About the Original Pattern
The older Amazing Knitting page described this project as a free Ravelry find and referred readers to an “Easy Lace Scarf” post. The photograph was credited to cactuscathy2.
We have not been able to confirm a current authorized source for the exact pattern represented by that photograph. For that reason, we do not reproduce or reconstruct its row-by-row lace instructions here.
Looking for a Free Lace Scarf Pattern?
You can still explore these free patterns from our reviewed Amazing Knitting archive:
Morning Surf Scarf
A lightweight textured scarf by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer with a currently available free pattern.
View the Free Morning Surf Scarf →
Lamina Scarf
Karen S. Lauger's Lamina is an elegant free scarf pattern published through Knitty.
Little Leaf Lace Scarf
For another decorative lace project, explore Sivia Harding's Little Leaf Lace Scarf.
View the Free Little Leaf Lace Scarf →
Editorial note: Amazing Knitting reviews older archive posts against currently available sources. When the exact authorized pattern can no longer be confirmed, we preserve useful information about the project without linking to unofficial copies or recreating copyrighted instructions.
See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy for more information.
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