The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Cherry Bookmark – Free Crochet Pattern

    Cherry Bookmark – Free Crochet Pattern

    My life has been filled with books of late – so here is an easy, quick tutorial for a cherry bookmark. This makes a great wee gift, market make, stash buster or or quick project. (Instructions in US terms) The full video tutorial is here: You will need:– 4mm crochet hook– DK yarn in red… Read more

  • Lace Bookmark – Free Knitting Pattern

    Lace Bookmark – Free Knitting Pattern

    This is a pattern I developed for last Mothers’ Day, for all the mums in my life, yet, I never quite got the pattern released. It was always meant to be put together with a video tutorial and a chart. Finally it is done…. and here is the pattern. The written chart is here. Hopefully… Read more

  • Valentines Vest – “Bear With Me” Knitting Pattern

    Valentines Vest – “Bear With Me” Knitting Pattern

    This wee vest will fit the “Bear with Me” amigurumi bear, or a labubu. If you have tight tension or a well stuffed bear, size up to a 3mm knitting needle for this project. You will need:– 2.5mm knitting needles (or 3mm for Labubu)– 4ply yarn (I used leftover baby yarn from another project) in… Read more

  • “Bear with me” – free amigurumi bear knitting pattern

    “Bear with me” – free amigurumi bear knitting pattern

    The start of a project for 2026 – and part one is this wee bear. This bear is knit flat and seamed up the back. The video is useful to show the stitching together process. This written pattern has all the row and stitch counts. You will need:– 3.5mm knitting needles– safety eyes and nose… Read more

  • “Hottie” Hot Water Bottle Cover – Free Knitting Pattern

    “Hottie” Hot Water Bottle Cover – Free Knitting Pattern

    In New Zealand our hot water bottles are generally known as “hotties”…. so what could be more perfect for Valentines Day or Galentines than a hottie hottie cover for your hottie….. You will need:– 4.5mm straight knitting needles– DK or Aran weight yarn (100gm is more than enough) in Red and white (or any 2… Read more

  • Mystery KAL 2025 – Reveal – The Farmyard Blanket

    Mystery KAL 2025 – Reveal – The Farmyard Blanket

    At this stage all the pieces and instructions have been shared, and I will place this whole project on Ravelry. If you make it, by all means, use the project tag so I can see your work. This blanket is almost as wide as a Queen size mattress, and it is square. It is a… Read more

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