The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • 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

  • Easter Bunny – Free Amigurumi Knitting Pattern

    Easter Bunny – Free Amigurumi Knitting Pattern

    Knit your own Easter bunny. He is knit flat, using nothing more exciting than knitting 2 together, making 1 or knitting into the front and back loop. If you prefer a Ribblr interactive pattern – one is available here: https://ribblr.com/pattern/easter-bunny-Knitting?referrer=356843 Abbreviations:k – Knitp – Purlm1 – Make one by picking up the bridge between the… Read more

  • Mallard Duck – Free Amigurumi Knitting Pattern

    Mallard Duck – Free Amigurumi Knitting Pattern

    I have designed so many duck patterns as of right now. However, I think the Mallard will be released for free. If you wish to have an interactive pattern or a PDF, these will be made available on my other platforms for a small fee. Ribblr link Etsy link There is a full tutorial on… Read more

  • City Socks – Free Knitting Pattern

    City Socks – Free Knitting Pattern

    These socks were designed in Auckland City, looking into the reflections of the high rise building windows, where all the lines were distorted and cool. You will need:– 4ply sock yarn – in 2 shades. One main colour and one supporting shade for the stripes.– 2 x 3mm circular needles (or a set of DPN’s.… Read more

  • Sugar Mice – Free Knitting Pattern

    Sugar Mice – Free Knitting Pattern

    Okay, so the knitting of mice has taken over my life a little…. but I did think that this tiny sugar mouse would be a cute addition to the Valentines knit collection. There is also a knitting tutorial for the Strawberry Mouse on my Youtube Channel. This mouse varies by being fewer rows, but the… Read more

  • Stanley Cup Wrap – Free Knitting Pattern

    Stanley Cup Wrap – Free Knitting Pattern

    Every Stanley Cup girlie needs a wrap for Valentines, right? Surely. I admit, this serves zero function. But it looks cute. Seersucker stitch Stanley Cup Wrap You will need:– 4mm knitting needles (I prefer DPN’s for this as you need these for the icord tails)– DK yarn (just a partial ball, not much required)– Scissors… Read more

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