The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • MKAL 2020 – part 10

    MKAL 2020 – part 10

    Cast on 24 stitches in colour 1 on 5.5mm needles. This is a 2 row repeating pattern. Row 1: knit all stitches Row 2: knit 3, purl 3 – repeat over the whole row Repeat these rows over the next 34 rows. Cast off all stitches with a 30cm yarn tail. Read more

  • MKAL 2020 – Part 8 and 9

    MKAL 2020 – Part 8 and 9

    Part 8: Cast on 24 stitches on 5.5mm needles in colour 2. This is a 4 row repeating pattern: 1 – Knit 2, purl 2 – repeat over the whole row.2 – Purl 2, knit 2 – repeat over the whole row.3 – Purl 2, knit 2 – repeat over the whole row.4 – Knit… Read more

  • Should you buy the “Vogue Knitting Ultimate Knitting Book”?

    I know I am late to the party on this one. Heck, I know I even filmed a first look video… but did I ever upload it? Who knows. Since this book arrived, I have built and moved house, been through lockdown and covid restrictions, suffered writers block and various anxiety breakdowns, changes in career,… Read more

  • Free Pokemon Knitting Patterns

    Free Pokemon Knitting Patterns

    I can’t believe exactly how many Pokemon patterns I have developed over the years… nor that I have never compiled them in one list! Insane. So here it is… a full list of pokemon themed knitting projects. Perfect with a new DLC drop on Pokemon Sword and Shield. These projects are quick and make perfect… Read more

  • MKAL 2020: Part 7

    MKAL 2020: Part 7

    In colour 2, cast on 24 stitches on 5.5mm needles. This is a 4 row repeating pattern: Knit whole row Knit whole row Knit 1, purl 1 – repeat over whole row Knit 1, purl 1 – repeat over whole row Repeat these 4 rows 8 times. Cast off stitches leaving long yarn tails. Read more

  • MKAL 2020 – Part 6

    MKAL 2020 – Part 6

    Using colour 1 on 5.5mm needles, cast on 24 stitches. This is an 8 row repeating pattern Knit 4, purl 2 – repeat over the whole row Knit 2, purl 4 – repeat over the whole row As row 1 Purl whole row Knit 1, (purl 2, knit 4) – repeat bracketed section to the… Read more

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