Knitting
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Easter knitting | Free egg pattern
These little knitted easter eggs are just so pretty! Our knitted Easter egg pattern is perfect for using up leftover yarn.
Discover expert-led crafting holidays with Stitchtopia
Choose a close-to-home crafting retreat or venture further afield on a holiday you'll never forget with Stitchtopia.
How to knit an Easter tea cosy | Free pattern
Ann Franklin’s super-cheery chick cosy is sure to brighten your morning cuppa. Plus, it'll teach you how to knit a tea cosy along the way.
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WIN a huge Hobbii yarn bundle!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with our knitted rose garland!
Knit a beautiful rose garland for yourself or a loved one with Ann Franklin’s elegant, easy-to-make pattern
Join our free Touch of Texture Blanket knit-along!
Fancy knitting a beautiful blanket along with a community of crafters? Then you've come to the right place! Read more about our brand new knit-a-along below.
Welcome in spring with our knitted flower bouquet!
Bloom beautifully this spring with Ann Franklin's incredible knitted flower bouquet!
Cast-on 53 easy Easter knitting patterns for 2025!
Find your favourite spring decoration with our collection of easy Easter knitting patterns! Knit yourself fab Easter eggs, chicks, bunnies, baskets, and much more.
How To Knit
How to work Judy’s Magic Cast-on
Judy Becker’s cast-on technique is essential for toe-up socks. Here’s our step-by-step guide to this brilliant method that every sock knitter should know.
Yarn weights | All you need to know
Bookmark our handy yarn weight conversion chart, explore the difference between DK and aran weight yarn and choose the right needles for your yarn
Learn the lingo with our glossary of knitting terms
Learn the lingo with our guide to the knitting phrases you might see online or hear at knit night. From frogging to Fair Isle, we explain them all!
Knitting Patterns
Create your knitted Easter wreath this spring
Brighten up your home with this cheerful knitted Easter wreath! Featuring chicks, bunnies and delightful foliage, it's the perfect spring make.
Feel festive with our Christmas pudding hat knitting pattern
This festive hat comes in both child and adult sizes, so there's nothing stopping you from kitting out the whole family for Christmas!
Quick knit | Christmas bauble
Got time for a last-minute Christmas knit? Cast on Kirstie McLeod's Scandi-style decoration to hang on your tree or give as a gift.