The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Cable Cardigan – Free Labubu Knitting Pattern

    Cable Cardigan – Free Labubu Knitting Pattern

    Yeah, this is the most insane thing I have made in a while …. but, it does make my Labubu look like she has it all together…. There is a video to accompany this pattern – which will help you to see the construction, and will have further explanation. The interactive version of this pattern Read more

  • Grunge Beanie – Free Knitting Pattern

    Grunge Beanie – Free Knitting Pattern

    This is an easy knitting pattern for an adult beanie. This knits up quickly, and makes a great gift. There is a video tutorial here also if you would like it: You will need:– Chunky yarn – I used Southlander 12 ply (this is around a size 4 yarn according to this chart– 5.5mm knitting Read more

  • Labubu – Free Knitting Pattern

    Labubu – Free Knitting Pattern

    Labubu (or Lafufu for this one really) have been going gangbusters lately. So I found myself on the hype train and this is my knitted offering. You will need:– 3.5mm knitting needles– Flesh, black and white DK yarn– Thin velvet yarn– Stuffing, darning needle There is a video tutorial here: And an interactive pattern found Read more

  • Cabled Beanie

    Cabled Beanie

    This beanie started as a challenge, but ended up being a super hit, and now I am sharing the pattern. There is a Youtube video for this project here: There is also a Ribblr interactive pattern here: https://ribblr.com/pattern/cable-beanie-Knitting?referrer=356843 You will need:– 4mm knitting needles – circular– Cable needle– DK weight yarn – I used 2 Read more

  • 1 Hour Beanie 2.0 – Free Knitting Pattern

    1 Hour Beanie 2.0 – Free Knitting Pattern

    Years ago, I released the pattern for the One Hour Beanie. Then I got requests for a video tutorial. Now I have a flat knitted version for you. You will need:– super chunky yarn – weight 6 yarn– 9mm knitting needle– Darning needle– optional pom pom – I used one of these fur ones from this Read more

  • Reverse Mermaid – Free Knitting Pattern

    Reverse Mermaid – Free Knitting Pattern

    When Ash Bentley made a reverse mermaid cosplay, I knew I needed to knit one. Now if you have the same feelings, you too can knit a reverse mermaid. You will need:– DK yarn in fish grey, flesh tone, blue yarn for the skirt, white for the eyes, black for details– 3.5mm knitting needles– 3.5mm Read more

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