The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration

  • "Despicable Me" Minion Ear Flap Hat – Knitting Pattern

    So many minion designs, so little time. I’ve never made a pattern for an ear flap hat before, and this was a popular request. So here we have it, a minion ear flap hat, knitted in the round. I think it is a little trickier than the other minion hats I have listed. I also… Read more

  • Clyde (Glasgow Commonwealth Games Mascot) – Knitting Pattern

    I’m such a games fan, Olympics or Commonwealth, they are amazing. Have I mentioned I’ll be off to China soon…. And I am determined to swim in the competitors pool at the Water Cube in Beijing. Such a dream come true. But here is Clyde, the mascot for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. A PDF… Read more

  • Doctor Who – K-9 Beanie – Knitting Pattern

    A while ago someone asked me for a K9 Beanie…. And it’s fair to say that I had no clue how to do this. But, I’ve given it a shot. It has turned out pretty well in the end. The size is for a teen. You will need: 4mm needles 5mm needles Grey and red… Read more

  • Frodo Baggins – Knitting Pattern

    Not that long ago, I designed the pattern for Mr. Bilbo Baggins, and now, here is the adaptation to turn him into Frodo Baggins. You will not need to make the jacket that Bilbo has. Instead, Frodo has a cape and an Elven brooch. You will need: – small piece of green felt – silver… Read more

  • Doctor Who – Free Knitting Patterns

    As putting my themed collections together has been a good thing for the “Despicable Me” patterns, I figured it was time to collate the Doctor Who ones…. And show off that I went to the BBC symphonic spectacular!   Mostly these are knitting patterns, but the odd craft project is also in the list. Creatures… Read more

  • Slouch Beanie – Knitting Pattern

    This is my first knitting pattern for circular needles. It’s super easy to knit, either for a beginner, or while travelling. You will need: 3.75mm circular needle- I think mine is a 40cm size. 1 skein dk yarn – I used a beautiful merino/baby alpaca blend Orange circular beanie Cast on 100 Double rib 12… Read more

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