The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • 5 Shawls 5 Days Challenge – Day 1 – Triangular Shawl

    Aroha Knits is again running the #5shawls5days challenge.  I signed up in a heartbeat, as it was such a good learning experience last year. Today was Day 1, the triangular shawl.  So I sat down with my needles and watched a “Bones” re-run and cranked out the basic design.  I had thought about one of… Read more

  • Valentines Heart – Free Knitting Patterns

    Valentines Heart – Free Knitting Patterns

    As everyone knows how much I love knitting hearts, here are 2 free Heart patterns for you.  Both are double sided, and stuffable.  Perfect for garlands or to sew a pinback onto and you have a cute pin. Knit on Straight needles, from the top down, these are in one piece that folds in half… Read more

  • Valentine Heart – Flat Knitting Pattern

    Valentine Heart – Flat Knitting Pattern

    This pattern was released in the February 2017 newsletter, but it is being released publicly in preparation for Valentines Day. This is a pattern for a flat knitted heart – perfect for bunting, sewing as an applique, or attaching to a card. You will need: 4mm straight knitting needles DK yarn Darning needle Optional: Stuffing,… Read more

  • Personalized Coin Purse – Free Knitting Patterns and Updates

    Personalized Coin Purse – Free Knitting Patterns and Updates

    There is a lot on the horizon.  I have been toying with posting more patterns, and struggling with wondering when is the right time to leave them to. And some have already jumped the gun due to excitement.  Chances are, you will see a new pattern tomorrow (here is a hint… Riverdale).  I already have… Read more

  • Pokemon Go Community Day – Free Luvdisc Knitting Pattern

    Pokemon Go Community Day – Free Luvdisc Knitting Pattern

    Today is a special Pokemon Go Community Day – where for a few hours the community is encouraged to get together and play the game. There will be bonuses and things like that. Very exciting. In honour of this day, I thought it was time to release a Pokemon knitting pattern. This guy has been… Read more

  • Pussy Hat Project – March for Women 2018 – Cat Ear Knitting Patterns

    Last year was both a good and a bad time to be a woman. It started with a worldwide movement and marches, where I sent hats off to my friends to march in, both for the Women’s March and the Science marches later on. This year the marches are planned again. I’m not sure if… Read more

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