The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • The Pussyhat Project

    I’m not usually one to share my political opinions on the interwebs, and well, I’m not going to do it now. Not really. But, I am in support of the Women’s March on Washington, as well as the sister marches, including the one here today in Wellington, New Zealand. The thing I think is completely… Read more

  • Fantastic Beasts Inspired Cloche Hat

    Fantastic Beasts Inspired Cloche Hat

    Did you love “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”? And did you love Porpentina’s glorious hat!  Here is a pattern for the hat… and if you are after further Fantastic Beasts inspired patterns, I have a booklet available here. And don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter here. Here is a pattern for the… Read more

  • Mermaid Tail Blanket Pattern

    Mermaid Tail Blanket Pattern

    For some reason I thought I had already posted this pattern here…. but nope. Silly me. It even won a prize in the Instructables contest recently…. so that is a bonus.  And seriously, I am sorry for the furry of posts this month! Catching up on forgotten tasks appears to have taken too long… most… Read more

  • Messy Bun – Ponytail Hat – Knitting Pattern

    Messy Bun – Ponytail Hat – Knitting Pattern

    Free knitting pattern for a messy bun or ponytail hat. Read more

  • We are starting a Newsletter!

    I am always excited about something.  This year begins the start of a monthly newsletter from The Knit Guru. This will include a member-only exclusive pattern that will not be released to the public each month, as well as tips and advice, and news from the wider knitting community. This is a completely free newsletter,… Read more

  • Fantastic Beasts and How to Knit Them

    Fantastic Beasts and How to Knit Them

    This project has taken a long time.  A long, long time.  BUT…. it is done!  Yay!!!! 23 pages of knitting patterns inspired by “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”. And this (all going well) is a BUY NOW button: Here you will find 23 pages of patterns that include: The Niffler The Bowtruckle The… Read more

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