The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Bookvest – Free Knitting Chart

    Bookvest – Free Knitting Chart

    I made this Bookvest based on the cover of the Penguin Classics – for one of my favourite works, “Hamlet”. It was a total hit when wearing it at a yarn event, and a book event. If you would like to make your own, I figured I would share the chart. I haven’t written down… Read more

  • 1 Hour Heart Beanie

    1 Hour Heart Beanie

    A few years ago I posted about a chunky knit beanie that I called the 1 Hour Beanie…. as it flew by knitting it. This is a Valentines Version of the same hat. There is an interactive pattern for this beanie free on Ribblr. You will need:– Super bulky yarn – in 2 colours.– 15mm… Read more

  • Heart Decoration – Free Knitting Pattern

    Heart Decoration – Free Knitting Pattern

    This heart is easy to knit and a great canvas for simple embroidery. As well as the YouTube tutorial linked below, there is a full interactive pattern free on Ribblr. You will need:– 3.5mm knitting needles– DK weight yarn (or any yarn and needle combination that matches) – 2 colours– Scissors, stuffing, darning needle, stitch… Read more

  • Easy Knitted Blanket – Free Knitting Pattern

    This blanket can be made at any size, but at the given dimensions, it will work up to cover a Queen sized bed. (Not tucked in, but covered). You will need:– 9mm knitting needles – I used a circular with an 80cm cable.– 32 balls of yarn – 50gm balls. I used Flight Merino which… Read more

  • Crochet Christmas Tree – Free Knitting Pattern

    If you have ever found yourself wanting to crochet a Christmas tree – now it the time. The YouTube tutorial is linked below, and the interactive pattern is free on Ribblr here. You will need:– DK weight yarn– 4mm crochet hook– Darning needle– Stuffing– Scissors and a stitch marker To make it glow in the… Read more

  • Avocado Socks – Free Knitting Pattern

    So, when I first heard of these, I was like, “YES, THIS IS IT, THE GIFT FOR EVERYONE” because it made me giggle and they may be useful. The idea is that the avocado sock helps your avocado to ripen evenly. They need to be knit out of all wool yarn…. no idea why. I… Read more

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