The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Back to School – Pencil Case – Free Knitting pattern

    Back to School – Pencil Case – Free Knitting pattern

    Well, this doesn’t have to be just for pencils, but I figured this would make a cute pencil case…. so I made it. I have made many of these types of things before – including my recently stolen wallet – which had stood the test of time. I am thinking I will line this one.… Read more

  • No-Sew Penguin Crochet Pattern – Complete Tutorial

    No-Sew Penguin Crochet Pattern – Complete Tutorial

    Lately life has given me penguins…. everywhere. And so I have been working away on my pattern for a penguin. At this stage I am super happy with how he has come out, and so many versions are floating about the country. This version is completely no-sew – but if you are new to no-sew,… Read more

  • Sandwich Cookie – Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

    Sandwich Cookie – Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

    So, I have been crocheting like there is no tomorrow. And slowly I have been working on creating my own patterns – which is very exciting to me. This one is a rather silly Sandwich Cookie – based on a Jammie Dodger or a Shrewsbury depending on what part of the world you are in.… Read more

  • Animal Crochet Party

    Recently I saw and backed this project on Kickstarter, “Animal Crochet Party”. Think of it as a crochet kit, with a story…. So it’s kinda more cute than the Woobles, and there’s more involved in the world of the characters. The patterns are adorable (and they have legs – another bonus over the Woobles). I’m… Read more

  • Everything I have Knit and Crochet

    If you are ever wondering where I am, or what I am working on… the answer can be found on my YouTube channel. Every month I film an update as to what I have been doing. The most recent is found here: This month is May – so I have been working on Amigurumi projects… Read more

  • Mothers’ Day Socks – Free Knitting Pattern

    Mothers’ Day Socks – Free Knitting Pattern

    These delicate lace socks look fabulous – and are deceptively easy to knit. Notes to change the sizes:If you are using a 4ply sock yarn, you can adjust your needle size from 2mm to 3.5mm without changing the overall pattern of this sock. Doing this will size up or down the cuff of your sock.… Read more

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