Knitting
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Finished knit doesn't fit? Here's how to make a sweater bigger
If your finished sweater is too narrow, don't worry – fixing it is easier than you think. Faye Perriam-Reed explains how.
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Canary Craftivists | Knit for climate action
Find bird knitting patterns for a robin, blackbird, blue tit, coal tit, bullfinch, and a climate canary from the Canary Craftivists campaign
What's new?
Yarn weight conversion chart and beginner's guide
Bookmark our handy yarn weight conversion chart, explore the difference between DK and aran weight yarn and choose the right needles for your yarn
Free dog knitting patterns to download
Say hello to two cute free toy dog knitting patterns. We have Jack Russell and greyhound patterns for you from the Dera-Dogs collection by Deramores.
Cast on our free Easter bunny knitting pattern!
Create a super-snuggly rabbit using Ann Franklin’s Easter bunny knitting 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.
Cast-on our free sheep knitting pattern for spring!
Create this charming woolly toy using Ann Franklin’s easy-to-follow sheep knitting pattern.
How To Knit
How to cable knit + 24 stitch patterns
It's easy to create twists and cables in your knitted projects – in this guide we explain how. Plus discover new cable patterns with our stitch library.
Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) for beginners: all you need to know
Stocking stitch forms the basis of most knitting and is easy to make using knit and purl stitches. Follow our guide to learn how it's done…
Rib stitch beginner's guide plus 24 stitch patterns to try!
Alternate between knits and purls to create stretchy ribbing. Learn the basics and try out some new rib stitch patterns with our guide.
Knitting Patterns
Free pattern | Premature baby hat
Knit a textured hat for premature babies with this pattern from Sirdar, free as part of UK Hand Knitting's Commit to Knit charity campaign.
132 knitting stitches for beginners and beyond
Find your new favourite pattern with our collection of knitting stitches, including knits and purls, rib, cables, lace, and more…
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.