Knitting

Free beginner project | Knit a placemat
Knit these pretty place settings by Katina Killey and enjoy al fresco eating in style this season. Our quick and easy project is ideal for beginners!

Knitting needle sizes and conversion chart
Find out how to measure your needles and convert between UK, US and metric sizes with our guide to knitting needle sizes.

Free pattern | Knitted farm animals
Cast on these cute farmyard friends by Louise Smith and use them as keyrings and bag charms – or just little toys to cuddle!

The G3 Resin Curing Machine from Resiners lets you create resin masterpieces in a matter of minutes!
I tested this Resiners curing machine and was amazed at how much of a difference it made to my crafting time.

How to knit a tie
Ann Franklin's brilliant knitted tie is quick to knit and super-stylish too
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17 cosy scarf knitting patterns you can make this weekend
Scarves make great gifts, and we've found the best free scarf knitting patterns you can make for yourself or someone special.

How to lengthen and shorten knits
Unhappy with the length of your finished sweater? Don’t despair – it’s not too late to adjust it, as Faye Perriam-Reed explains in this tutorial.

17 knit and purl patterns to try today
Learn new stitches and create your own knitting designs with our collection of beginner-friendly knit and purl stitch patterns.

How to knit book covers
Learn how to knit book covers for your little library and make every book beautiful!

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!
How To Knit

6 easy ways to cast on knitting
Discover everything you need to know about adding your first stitches to the needle with our how to cast on knitting guide.

Slip stitch knitting: beginner's guide and 18 stitch patterns
Learn how to slip stitches to create beautiful colourwork and textural effects. Plus browse our library of slip stitch knitting patterns.

How to darn a hole
Patching and mending expert Tom of Holland shows you how to fix a small hole in your knitting using a traditional stocking darn.
Knitting Patterns

Knit a heart | Free pattern
Send someone a knitted hug with this cute heart design by Jane Burns. This easy beginner knit is a fun stashbuster and works up in a flash!

Free cat knitting pattern
Knit your own cute kitty with this trio of mischievous pals. Which will you choose to cast on and bring home?

Keep tiny toes warm with these knitted baby booties
If you are looking for a free knitting pattern for baby booties on two needles, Ann Franklin's kitten baby booties could be perfect for you!
