The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Lobster Claw Cable Arm Warmers – Free Knitting Pattern

    This pattern began as a request here on this website – so do message me if you have ideas that you want to see in yarn. Sometimes these line up with things that have been in half-development, and then they turn into actual projects. As mentioned last week, I have been playing around on Ribblr, Read more

  • So, what have I been up to?

    This has been a busy wee month. I have been up and down around the place with my regular job, never a shortage of things to get done in the performing arts! And then on the needles, also very busy. The Man Sock pattern was finally released, and already undergoing plenty of wash-dryer and man-foot Read more

  • Man Socks V2 – Free Knitting Pattern

    Man Socks V2 – Free Knitting Pattern

    I have been on a sock knitting kick for a while now – and a constant epic quest to create a sock that will stay on in a gumboot. I don’t think I have gotten there yet though. However, here is a sock that is currently working as a sock if nothing else. Presently I Read more

  • Mini Hot Water Bottle Cover – Free Knitting Pattern

    Mini Hot Water Bottle Cover – Free Knitting Pattern

    As far as old school cozy goes, it doesn’t get better than a hot water bottle. Back when I had surgery last year, all I wanted was the instant warmth of the hottie, and a snuggly knitted cover to boot. Recently there has been some demand for this pattern to hit the web. This is Read more

  • Capital FibreFest 2023

    Capital FibreFest 2023

    Recently I attended the Capital Fibrefest 2023. This is a huge gathering of yarn and yarn related producers in Upper Hutt that occurs every year. It’s brilliant. While I have been aware of it, this is the first year I was able to attend. And yes, I bought yarn. Too much yarn probably, but that Read more

  • Simple Baby Booties – Free Knitting Pattern

    Simple Baby Booties – Free Knitting Pattern

    These booties have been a popular pattern on my site for years…. so it was time for an update and a video tutorial. These are knitted flat and seamed up the bottom and the back of the bootie. Clearly you will need to make 2 for a pair…. There is a video tutorial here on Read more

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