The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Cajun Spiced Chicken with Silver Beet (Chard)

    I am determined to grow fresh vege this winter, and to actually use it. Silver beet is less than my favourite vegetable. In fact, it would rank last. Dead last. But I am determined to make it work. This recipe uses silver beet or chard from the garden, as well as the spinach and spring… Read more

  • Beanie with Honeycomb Cables – Knitting Pattern

    This hat was made for the gorgeous Camille. It has honeycomb cables, that seriously, if I had thought more about this, I would have realised that they are reversible.  REVERSIBLE CABLES! Genius.  I feel a scar coming on.  And then I made them in a bright rainbow wool, so its kinda psychedelic. Anyway, here is… Read more

  • The Tardis Beanie Knitting Pattern

    I made this a while ago for Thor.  It’s just taken me this long to write down the pattern.  I should just learn to write it down as I go.  It’s a much better solution to the problem. Tardis Hat Size: Fits all Gauge: Rib : 4mm needlesTop : 6mm needles Double knit wool1 x… Read more

  • Knitted Beanie with Smocked Cables

    Last night Freya asked for a hat. To borrow. No one wants to borrow a hat from me. Well, not if they are smart. This is what I made her in her choice of colours. And I loved the smocked cables. It’s cool. You will need: 4mm needles 5.5mm needles 3 colours of dk yarn… Read more

  • Viking Helmet Hat – Knitting Pattern

    Many moons ago I made a Viking Helmet beanie, and I didn’t write down the pattern.  Like some kind of fool.  So I made another.  This one has smaller, cuter horns, which I think would work well on a smaller hat for a child as is.  Directions: Main hat Cast on 80 stitches in a… Read more

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