The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Labubu – Free Knitting Pattern

    Labubu – Free Knitting Pattern

    I have become more than a little enamored with Labubu of late…. Here is another offering. This one requires a face, feet and hands. I will link to where some of these are available. There is a video tutorial to help with this pattern here: You will need:3.5mm knitting needlesVelvet yarnDarning needle, scissors and stuffingFace,… Read more

  • Apple Cozy – Free Knitting Pattern – Teacher Appreciation

    As a teacher, I know how many hours are put in behind the scenes to help students achieve their best. Sometimes it’s a simple gift that fills us all with joy. Here’s a quick knit that uses a cute apple motif and scraps of yarn left over from other projects. You can choose to carry… Read more

  • Father’s Day – Coffee Cozy – Free Knitting Pattern

    Father’s Day – Coffee Cozy – Free Knitting Pattern

    With Father’s Day just around the corner here in New Zealand, it is time to think of “what do you make the man who has everything?” – or at least, this is the struggle I have. Admittedly, the last time I made my dad one of these, I called it a whiskey cozy, and threw… Read more

  • 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

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