The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Knit August Nights

    Knit August Nights

    My birthday present to myself was an escape to Napier to Knit August Nights. This has been a dream of mine for many years, but it never was something attainable until this year. So it was a true joy being able take part and be part of the knitting masterclass. The event is a 4… Read more

  • Everything I knit in August

    Everything I knit in August

    Honestly, August was a rush and a half. The weekends filled with One Act Play competitions and knitting at “Knit August Nights” and the days were filled with work and paperwork and all sorts of things. It was an insanely busy time. However, I did manage to work on a few things. August was spent… Read more

  • Lobster Claw Cable Arm Warmers – Free Knitting Pattern

    This pattern began as a request here on this website – so do message me if you have ideas that you want to see in yarn. Sometimes these line up with things that have been in half-development, and then they turn into actual projects. As mentioned last week, I have been playing around on Ribblr,… Read more

  • So, what have I been up to?

    This has been a busy wee month. I have been up and down around the place with my regular job, never a shortage of things to get done in the performing arts! And then on the needles, also very busy. The Man Sock pattern was finally released, and already undergoing plenty of wash-dryer and man-foot… Read more

  • Man Socks V2 – Free Knitting Pattern

    Man Socks V2 – Free Knitting Pattern

    I have been on a sock knitting kick for a while now – and a constant epic quest to create a sock that will stay on in a gumboot. I don’t think I have gotten there yet though. However, here is a sock that is currently working as a sock if nothing else. Presently I… Read more

  • Mini Hot Water Bottle Cover – Free Knitting Pattern

    Mini Hot Water Bottle Cover – Free Knitting Pattern

    As far as old school cozy goes, it doesn’t get better than a hot water bottle. Back when I had surgery last year, all I wanted was the instant warmth of the hottie, and a snuggly knitted cover to boot. Recently there has been some demand for this pattern to hit the web. This is… Read more

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