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What beautiful knitting stitch (free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...Learn how to work the basketweave knit stitch by watching this free video tutorial in English subtitles! Keep reading for tips on how to master the technique of knitting this original simple pattern.
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What a beautiful baby sweater (Free knitting pattern)! I found it on Pinterest... There is an almost infinite number of textures and patterns to be created using only knit and purl stitches. For this design, you can relax while knitting every other round and be a bit more alert while alternating a knit and a purl stitch on the opposite rounds.
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Little Bonnie Cabled Earwarmer Headband by marianna mel is a sweet, quick-knit accessory featuring a single decorative cable down the center.
The design is especially flexible because the length can be adjusted easily, making it suitable for babies from around 3 months old through older children. It can also be knitted in either DK or Aran-weight yarn depending on how light or cozy you want the finished earwarmer to be.
The complete pattern is currently available free from Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days, the designer's original website.
Design and original pattern © marianna mel / Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days.
The defining feature of Little Bonnie is the single cable running along the center of the headband.
The cable adds just enough texture to make the project feel more interesting than a basic ribbed or garter-stitch band, while keeping the construction simple enough for knitters who are new to cables.
Because the headband is worked as a narrow strip rather than in the round, it is also an approachable way to practice cable knitting without managing a large project.
The designer provides instructions for both DK and Aran-weight yarn.
Using DK yarn creates a lighter, narrower earwarmer, while Aran yarn produces a thicker and warmer version.
This gives you some control over the final look and warmth without changing the basic cable design.
For the lighter DK version, the designer recommends:
The finished width is approximately 2¾ in / 7 cm.
The published tension is approximately:
22 stitches = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
For a warmer version, the designer suggests:
The finished width is approximately 3½ in / 9 cm.
The published tension is approximately:
18 stitches = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
One of the best features of this pattern is that the length is very easy to customize.
The designer gives a general range of approximately 12–17 inches, depending on the age and head size of the child.
The suggested guide is:
These are rough guidelines, so measuring the child's head is always the most reliable approach.
Little Bonnie is worked flat as a long narrow strip.
The cable pattern repeats along the length until the band reaches the desired size.
After binding off, the cast-on and cast-off edges are joined with a short seam, creating the finished circular headband.
This construction is straightforward and avoids the need to knit on a small circumference.
The central cable is worked over four stitches.
The designer explains that the cable can be crossed either to the front or to the back, as long as you remain consistent throughout the project.
That means you can choose the cable direction you find easiest or prefer visually.
Because the design uses only one repeating cable, Little Bonnie is an excellent small project for learning how cable stitches work.
You do not need to manage multiple crossing directions or complicated cable charts.
Once you understand how to move two stitches onto the cable needle and work them in the new order, the repeat becomes very easy to recognize.
Little Bonnie is a good project for an advanced beginner who already knows how to knit and purl.
The only major new technique is the cable.
Because the project is small and uses a short repeating sequence, it is much less intimidating than learning cables on a sweater or large blanket.
Use the same cable direction every time. The designer notes that you can hold the cable needle at the front or back, but consistency is important.
Do not pull too tightly after the cable cross. Tight tension can make the cable section narrower than the surrounding fabric.
Check the cable immediately after working it. It is easier to correct a mistake before several more rows have been knitted.
Use a row counter if needed. The repeat is short, but counting helps prevent accidental extra rows between cable crossings.
This pattern is ideal for leftover yarn because it requires only a small amount.
A smooth yarn with good stitch definition will show the cable more clearly than a very fuzzy yarn.
For children's accessories, also consider softness and washability when choosing the fiber.
The DK version needs only around 20 g of yarn, while the Aran version uses roughly 30 g.
That makes Little Bonnie a practical way to use small leftover amounts from larger sweaters, blankets or cardigan projects.
You can also make several headbands in different colors from partial balls of yarn.
Once the band reaches the desired length, bind off and join the two short ends.
Use a neat seam that is secure but not excessively bulky, since this area will sit against the head.
After seaming, weave in the yarn tails carefully.
Marianna also designed a larger version called Bonnie Cabled Earwarmer Headband.
The adult version uses a wider band and additional cables while keeping the same general style.
View the Adult Bonnie Earwarmer Pattern →
Yes. Little Bonnie Cabled Earwarmer Headband is currently available free directly from Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days.
The designer's page includes the complete instructions for both DK and Aran versions.
Amazing Knitting therefore links directly to the original designer source rather than reproducing the complete pattern or using an unofficial copy.
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Little Bonnie is a quick, practical project that teaches a useful cable technique without requiring much yarn.
The adjustable length makes it easy to customize for different ages, while the choice between DK and Aran yarn gives you control over the weight and warmth of the finished earwarmer.
It is especially useful as a small gift project, stash buster or first introduction to cable knitting.
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Amazing Knitting is an independent pattern discovery and project-guide site. The Little Bonnie Cabled Earwarmer Headband design, photos and complete knitting instructions remain the intellectual property of marianna mel / Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days. This guide does not reproduce the designer's complete row-by-row pattern instructions.
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What beautiful knitted slippers (Free knitting pattern)! Not only do these gorgeous knitted moccasin slippers can prevent a cold that is caused by walking barefoot around the house, but they also help maintain a fashionable-yet-comfy home look!
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What a beautiful knitting stitch (Free pattern)! This lovely knitting flower stitch is so creative and decorative for many projects. Learn how to work this lovely knitting pattern by watching this tutorial!
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What a beautiful knitting stitch (Free knitting pattern)! I found it on Pinterest. This interesting and very effective knit elastic border comes with braided eye spokes! This stitch makes a beautiful knitting tight pattern!
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What a beautiful knitting stitch (Free knitting pattern)! I found it on Pinterest. This interesting and very effective zigzag knit pattern comes with warm bulkiness! Watch this free video tutorial in English subtitles to make the perfect 3D double-sided knitted project.
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Lolo Poncho. Photo © Noura Sabbagh
Lolo Poncho by Noura Sabbagh is a charming free hooded baby poncho knitting pattern featuring cable braids, seed stitch details and a cozy buttoned neckline.
Designed for little ones approximately 8–18 months, this sweet poncho is worked from the top down in DK-weight yarn. A pointed hood finished with a tassel and decorative cables along the sides give the design its distinctive storybook look.
Lolo Poncho combines the relaxed shape of a knitted poncho with several details normally associated with more structured children's garments.
The hood provides extra warmth around the head and neck, while a short buttoned opening at the front makes the poncho easier to put on and take off.
A tassel at the top of the hood adds a playful finishing touch that works especially well with the vintage-inspired shape of the design.
Although much of the poncho uses simple stockinette stitch, Noura Sabbagh adds texture with seed stitch and cable braids.
The cable details run along both sides of the poncho, providing a strong decorative feature without covering the entire garment in cables.
This combination allows the smooth stockinette sections, textured seed stitch and raised cable braids to complement one another.
The free pattern is written for one baby/toddler size: approximately 8–18 months.
Because children's proportions can vary considerably at the same age, check the designer's pattern information and your gauge before beginning rather than choosing the project based only on age.
The original Lolo Poncho uses Nako Elit Baby, a DK-weight acrylic yarn.
The designer specifies approximately 100 g of lightweight #3 acrylic yarn. The pattern listing gives an estimated yardage of around 246–273 yards (225–250 m).
If you substitute another yarn, choose a suitable DK-weight option and make sure you can achieve the required gauge.
For a garment intended for a young child, softness and practical care are also useful considerations when selecting yarn.
Lolo Poncho calls for 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, approximately 80 cm or longer, or the needle size needed to achieve the designer's gauge.
The specified gauge is: 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
Making a gauge swatch is particularly useful for a children's garment because a difference of only a few stitches can noticeably change the finished dimensions.
Lolo Poncho is constructed from the top down and is primarily worked in the round as one piece.
This construction allows the poncho to grow outward and downward from the neckline while incorporating the decorative sections into the garment.
It also reduces the amount of traditional garment seaming compared with a poncho made from several large separate panels.
Three buttons at the upper front add both decoration and function. They create a short opening near the neckline, making the hooded poncho easier to dress over a baby's head.
Choosing contrasting buttons can make this feature stand out, while buttons close to the yarn color create a more understated finish.
This project combines several knitting techniques, including:
For that reason, Lolo Poncho is more interesting as a skill-building project than a completely basic first knitting project.
Lolo Poncho has a distinctive look without requiring an elaborate all-over stitch pattern. The hood, cable braids, seed stitch, buttons and tassel provide plenty of visual interest while leaving large areas of simpler knitting.
The poncho shape also makes it a fun alternative to knitting another conventional baby cardigan or pullover.
It could make a lovely handmade gift for a baby or toddler, especially for cooler autumn and winter days.
Noura Sabbagh named the pattern after her daughter. It was also her first written knitting pattern.
The pattern is available in both English and Arabic, which makes it especially useful to knitters looking for an Arabic-language version of a baby garment pattern.
The complete Lolo Poncho by Noura Sabbagh is currently available as a free downloadable knitting pattern from the designer's Ravelry store.
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What a beautiful knitting socks pattern! I found it on Pinterest. These sweet Pansy Path Knit Socks are perfect for keeping your toes warm and toasty during the cool fall and winter months. With a sweet striped pattern around the top of the sock, this knitting pattern is easy to customize if you want to switch up the color motif.
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The Garter Ridge Baby Cardigan by Sarah Hoadley is an easy free knitting pattern for a classic baby sweater with simple textured garter ridges and a comfortable button-front design.
Available in four baby and toddler sizes, this cardigan is worked with medium-weight yarn and straightforward knitting techniques, making it an approachable project for knitters ready to try a small garment.
Designer: Sarah Hoadley
Publisher: Lion Brand Yarn
Pattern: Garter Ridge Baby Cardigan
Craft: Knitting
Category: Baby Cardigan / Sweater
Skill Level: Easy (Beginner+)
Yarn Weight: Medium / Worsted (#4)
Yardage: Approximately 336–504 yards (307–461 m)
Needles: US 8 (5 mm)
Gauge: 17 sts and 25 rows = 4 in in stockinette stitch
Sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 12–18 months, 2–3 years
Pattern Availability: Free
This baby cardigan combines a traditional button-front shape with simple garter-ridge texture. The result is a practical little sweater with enough stitch detail to keep the knitting interesting without making the project overly complicated.
Lion Brand rates the pattern as Level 2 – Easy (Beginner+), making it a useful first cardigan project for knitters who already know the basic knit and purl stitches.
The pattern includes four sizes, from newborn and baby sizes through approximately age three.
0–6 months: 21 in (53.5 cm) finished chest
6–12 months: 22 in (56 cm) finished chest
12–18 months: 24 in (61 cm) finished chest
2–3 years: 27.5 in (70 cm) finished chest
Finished lengths are approximately 9.5, 10, 12 and 14 inches respectively. Check the complete Lion Brand sizing information before selecting the size to knit.
The cardigan is designed for Medium / Worsted (#4) yarn. The original pattern was published with Lion Brand yarns including Cotton-Ease and Lion Cashmere Blend.
Depending on the selected size, the project uses approximately 336–504 yards (307–461 m) of yarn.
The recommended needle size is US 8 (5 mm). Lion Brand lists a gauge of 17 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
Small garments are a useful way to practice sweater construction without committing to the yarn and knitting time required for an adult-size sweater. The Garter Ridge Baby Cardigan also uses a familiar worsted-weight gauge, which makes yarn substitution easier when an appropriate replacement yarn is selected.
The subtle garter-ridge texture gives the finished cardigan a handmade look while keeping the overall design simple and timeless.
The Garter Ridge Baby Cardigan was designed by Sarah Hoadley and published by Lion Brand Yarn.
Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete knitting instructions. Visit the official Lion Brand pattern page below for the current free pattern and complete instructions.
Pattern design © Sarah Hoadley. Published by Lion Brand Yarn. Pattern availability is controlled by the publisher and may change over time.