The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Gallipoli Socks – Free Knitting Pattern

    Gallipoli Socks – Free Knitting Pattern

    Ever wanted to knit socks? Here is the easiest pattern I could create for you. And it will help fund the RSA if you use the Gallipoli Yarn. Read more

  • How to make Faux Fur Pom-Poms

    Regular woollen pom poms have their place, but I find these are just a bit nicer. They are pretty darn easy to make as well. You will need:– Faux fur fabric– Round saucer– Needle and thread– Small amount of stuffing– Marker and pointy ended scissors Start by tracing the saucer onto the rear of the Read more

  • Not so spooky spooky knits

    Not so spooky spooky knits

    Now, I am not a massive halloween fan, and I definitely don’t like horror movies… but ’tis the season for it. And something tells me there are others in the same boat as I…. wishing to participate but not get scared. So here is a short collection of spooky season knits that aren’t that spooky. Read more

  • Remembrance Day Poppy – Knitting Patterns

    Remembrance Day Poppy – Knitting Patterns

    With November rolling around the corner, people are thinking about the sacrifices made my troops for our freedoms. Over the years I have released a number of patterns for knitted poppies that have been used by various groups for pins, to wear, or to fundraise. So here they are all in one place for your Read more

  • Socktober 2021

    Socktober 2021

    So, I heard it was Socktober – the month of making socks! I have been on a mission to figure out socks for years, and this month it happened! And I made a pair of socks…. Actually by the end of the day I will have made a trio of socks because I wanted to Read more

  • Little Lemon – Free Knitting Pattern

    Little Lemon – Free Knitting Pattern

    In the category of ‘knitting patterns you didn’t know you needed” this lemon surely takes the cake. It’s a quick knit, and potentially a pointless one. I gave mine a face. I was tempted to give him arms and legs. However, I stopped at the face. You will need:– 4mm double pointed knitting needles – Read more

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