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A Tall Order For Treats.  The Giraffe Soft Toy Knitting Pattern That Keeps On Giving.

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A Sweet And Cuddly Bee Toy Knitting Pattern With A Hidden Pocket For Tasty Treats

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A soft knitted bear that gives warm hugs and holds a chocolate orange. The Bear Chocolate Hugs knitting pattern is a fun and easy project, perfect for Easter or Christmas gifts . Easy to follow with step-by-step instructions.

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Knit Beeatrix the Beekeeper Dolly with this adorable knitting pattern. BEE-lieve it is true. Great for gifting and collecting.

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A Hoppy Easter Awaits with the Bunny Chocolate Egg Knitting Pattern! Create a Delightful Bunny Holding a Chocolate Egg for a Fun and Festive Gift.

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Trunk Loads of Cuteness with a Secret Snack Stash—Meet Yummy Tummy Elephant.  A Gift Bag Knitting Pattern

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A Stitch of Luck and a Pot of Gold—Meet Paddy O'Pots All Ready for St Patrick's Day

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Puppy love in every stitch! Knit a small, cuddly Dalmatian toy with this beginner-friendly pattern.

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This Bee Chocolate Orange Hugs Knitting Pattern is the sweetest way to gift a chocolate orange and toy — wrapped in a bee-utiful handmade beehive.

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Knit your own Yummy Tummy Dolly with this fun and easy pattern. Create an adorable doll with a secret tummy pocket for storing sweet treats!

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Make your own Yummy Tummy Bunny with this fun, easy knitting pattern. This adorable bunny features a secret tummy pocket for storing sweet treats. Perfect for Easter gifts

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Twirl it Your Way, It's The Purr-fect Project.  Do a Little Pirouette With Your Knitting Needles

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Spot the fun in knitting! Dixy the Dalmatian is a soft toy pattern that’s as playful as a real pup—no house training needed.

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Make Your Christmas Table Sparkle With Elf and Reindeer Crackers

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Keep Your Chocolate Orange Under Elf Supervision This Christmas Time.

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Bring a touch of joy to your table with Santa and snowman Christmas crackers

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This Reindeer is Here to Sleigh.  He is Keeping Your Chocolate Orange Cosy

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A festive knitting collection! This booklet includes four Christmas knitting patterns to brighten the Christmas season.

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Sweet as candy, wrapped like a gift. Bring the holiday spirit, stitch by stitch

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Knit an elf that’s full of cheer, with a chocolate orange hiding near.

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This knitted snowman won’t melt, but the chocolate orange might!

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Knead a new project?  No oven required, only knitting needles!   Here is a Gingerbread Chef knitting pattern.

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Bringing Extra Cheer to Your Christmas Tree.  3 Different Size Hanging Elf Decorations in One Pattern

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Santa’s Little Pot of Joy.  He’s Knit-Picking the Perfect Spot for Your Chocolate Orange

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Another Sweet and Unique Toy Knitting Pattern.  It is a Bear in a Basket.

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Waddle you knit next? This Christmas Penguin soft toy is a festive and fun knitting project for the Xmas time.

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A treat, not a trick! Knit up four Halloween-themed soft toys with this collection of spooky knitting patterns.

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Snow much fun! This booklet includes knitting patterns for a boy, girl, and snowman trio—perfect for winter crafting.

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A Traditional Bed Time Pyjama or Nightie Case Collection of Patterns

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Hopping along into dreamland with every stitch of this bunny knitting pattern!

The Best 2024 Free Knitting Patterns

Free Easter Basket Knitting Pattern

Knitting in 2024 is as fun as it has always been and doesn’t have to cost the earth. So, there’s this great thing – the Best 2024 Free Knitting Patterns. It’s a great start for all that like a bit of knitting magic.

If you’re a knitting pro or just getting back into it, they’ve got something for everyone. The Knitting by Post designers got together to offer you some free knits to enjoy today straight from your web browser.

So, grab your knitting needles because we have a great selection of colors, textures, and cool styles. Let’s knit our way through 2024 with these Best Free UK Knitting Patterns – it’s gonna be super fun!

FREE Mobile Phone Holder Cushion Knitting Pattern

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Here is a really useful item to make for yourself or to give as a gift or sell for charity. A mobile phone cushion will hold your phone upright. Knit in one piece, this is one of the easiest knitting patterns you could make. Great for beginners and best of all, it’s completely free!

Made with oddments of yellow knitting yarn but you can use any colour you like. 3mm single pointed needles were used.  You will need a small amount of toy stuffing for inside the cushion front and back.

Main Piece – Make 1

With your chosen colour, cast on 50 sts
Starting with a purl row stocking stitch 53 rows, at row 16, add a stitch marker at stitches 13 and 37 on the outside (smooth) side of the work.
Cast off

Fold the finished piece in half so the row ends meet and sew them together. Then fold the piece and place on a flat surface so the seam is in the centre is visible and the two stitch markers are at either side of the work.

Take a thread and sew all the way through the work from one stitch marker to the other – see picture

Add toy stuffing the smaller section of the cushion and seal up completely with stitches along the front edge

Add toy stuffing to the larger section but this time fold the upper edge so that the main seam is at one corner of the work and the new seam is at a right angle to the flat surface. Make sure there is enough stuffing in the main piece before sealing it up completely.

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Tuck in this tiny tot! Baby Dolly comes with a soft knitted sleeping bag, making bedtime extra cuddly.

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A sweet bedtime companion—knit Faith the Dolly, complete with a peaceful pose and soft charm.

Have Your Own Queen to Tea and Cakes for the Royal Jubilee.  Celebrating 70 Years of Queen Elizabeth II. Platinum Jubilee. An Easy Knit Doll That You Can Make.

Pretty in Pink. The Sweetest Little Shortcake Doll Knitting Pattern

Pretty Patricia in pink. She has a removable hat and dungarees. Knit your own with this pattern.

Soft, sweet, and lovely in lavender! Parma Violet is a beautiful doll knitting pattern for collectors and gift-givers.

A traditional style knitted dolly pattern. She has dress and cardigan as well as hair in a ponytail.

Hopping and Bopping. Here is Dotty the 50s style dolly. She has a flared dress, head scarf and dancing shoes. A large knitting pattern to get your needles clicking.

A berry sweet knitted dolly! Perfect for fruit lovers and fun playtime.

A stitch in time—Tommy the Soldier toy is a knitted tribute to history, perfect for remembrance displays.

Sprinkle some fairy magic into your knitting with this adorable soft toy doll. A lovely handmade project for little dreamers.

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Add a little Welsh fire-breathing fun to your bathroom with this Dragon Toilet Roll Cover. A playful and unique knitting project to surprise your guests.

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Knitting pattern instructions to knit Terry the Turtle in his hat. A sweet knitted turtle toy

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There's nothing grizzly about Boris. He is a big soft cutie of a bear pattern.

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Here is our lovely punk zebra. He is completed using lilac yarn and has punk style tufts of hair.

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Tricking and Treating made easy with a little knitted gift bag.

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FREE Easy Dolly Knitting Pattern

Free Easy Dolly Knitting Pattern
Free Easy Dolly Knitting Pattern

Enhance your knitted Dolly collection with this delightful pattern, perfect for children as it is designed with small hands in mind. Best of all, it’s completely free!

There are 4 pieces to make and this dolly could be knit in an evening.

Made with oddments of pink, cream and flesh knitting yarn but you can use any colour you like. 3mm single pointed needles were used.   It is about 9cm high when completed. You will need a small amount of toy stuffing for inside the doll body and head.

Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row). 

Body & Head – Make 1

Starting at the base, with pink, cast on 10 sts
Purl 1 row
Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts)

Purl 3 rows
Starting with a knit row, st-st 10 rows
Change to cream
Starting with a knit row, st-st 6 rows
Next: k2tog to end (15 sts)

Change to flesh colour
Purl 1 row
Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (25 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows
Next: k2tog to last stitch, k1 (13 sts)
Purl 1 row
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.

Sew down the row ends, add stuffing and seal up. Make sure the bottom is flat so it will stand.

Move the stuffing around until the neck line is indented to a definite separate head and body. Take a piece of cream yarn, wrap it round the neck and tie tightly at the back so the neck keeps the shape. (This is optional)

Arms- Make 2

With cream, cast on 6 sts
Purl 1 row
Next: increase into every stitch (12 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Change to pink
Knit 2 rows
Change to flesh
Starting with a knit row, st-st 2 rows
Next: k2tog to end (6 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight

Sew down the row ends and seal up. No stuffing needed. Attach the arms at either side of the body piece at the shoulders.

Hat – Make 1

With pink, cast on 28 sts
Knit 1 row
Change to cream
Starting with a knit row, st-st 4 rows
Change to pink
Starting with a knit row, st-st 5 rows
Change to cream
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k2, k2tog) to end (21 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (14 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: k2tog to end (7 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.

Sew down the row ends of the hat and place on the head.

To finish, sew a nose horizontally to the front of the face, one stitch wide. Go over the stitch twice

Sew two small eyes in black just above the nose and one stitch apart

Sew a small smile in red just below the nose.

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Tuck in this tiny tot! Baby Dolly comes with a soft knitted sleeping bag, making bedtime extra cuddly.

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Have Your Own Queen to Tea and Cakes for the Royal Jubilee.  Celebrating 70 Years of Queen Elizabeth II. Platinum Jubilee. An Easy Knit Doll That You Can Make.

Pretty in Pink. The Sweetest Little Shortcake Doll Knitting Pattern

Pretty Patricia in pink. She has a removable hat and dungarees. Knit your own with this pattern.

Soft, sweet, and lovely in lavender! Parma Violet is a beautiful doll knitting pattern for collectors and gift-givers.

A traditional style knitted dolly pattern. She has dress and cardigan as well as hair in a ponytail.

Hopping and Bopping. Here is Dotty the 50s style dolly. She has a flared dress, head scarf and dancing shoes. A large knitting pattern to get your needles clicking.

A berry sweet knitted dolly! Perfect for fruit lovers and fun playtime.

A stitch in time—Tommy the Soldier toy is a knitted tribute to history, perfect for remembrance displays.

Sprinkle some fairy magic into your knitting with this adorable soft toy doll. A lovely handmade project for little dreamers.

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Knit your own little prehistoric pal with this adorable dino pattern. A great soft toy project for kids, collectors, or anyone who loves dinosaurs.

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An egg-stra special project! This Easter treat basket knitting pattern is quick, easy, and perfect for gifts.

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Quick, it's melting!   Here is Gelato the Ice Cream knitting pattern.   He has a big red cherry nose and ice cream hat.

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No need to scramble—this knitted duck is the perfect Easter soft toy, complete with space for chocolate eggs inside!

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Give your bathroom some roar-some style with this lion toilet roll cover. A fun and quirky knitting pattern that keeps spare rolls tucked away in the king of the jungle.

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No fairy tale is complete without a little magic! This knitted boy fairy is the perfect partner to the classic fairy soft toy.

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What is Knitting Tension?

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what is knitting tension

Knitting tension, also known as gauge, refers to the number of stitches and rows per inch or centimeter in a knitted fabric. It is the measurement of how tightly or loosely a knitter is working their stitches. Knitting tension can vary depending on the yarn, needle size, and the individual knitter’s technique.

When knitting a pattern, it is important to achieve the correct tension or gauge in order to ensure that the finished item will be the correct size and shape. If the tension is too loose, the item may be too big, and if the tension is too tight, the item may be too small.

In order to determine the knitting tension, it is recommended to knit a swatch or sample piece of fabric using the same yarn, needle size, and stitch pattern as the pattern you intend to make. The swatch can then be measured to see how many stitches and rows there are per inch or centimeter, and adjustments can be made as needed to achieve the correct tension.

How to Increase (inc) in Knitting

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how to increase in knitting

An increase or inc1 is a basic knitting stitch pattern that involves adding an additional stitch to the fabric. This is also known as a knit front and back (kfb) or bar increase. In all Knitting by Post patterns an increase is referred to as an inc or inc1.

To increase, you knit into the front of a stitch as if you were going to knit it as normal, but instead of slipping the stitch off the left-hand needle, you leave it on the left-hand needle.

Then, you bring the right-hand needle around to the back of the stitch and knit into the back loop of the same stitch, which creates a new stitch. Finally, you slip both the original stitch off the left-hand needle.

The result of this pattern is an increase in the number of stitches on your needle, with the new stitch appearing as a small bump on the textured side of the fabric. This technique is often used to shape knitting projects, such as increasing for toys and decorations or other curved areas.

It is important to note that there are many other ways to increase stitches in knitting, including yarn overs, make one (M1), and lifted increases. Each technique has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of increase method will depend on the specific project and desired effect.

Overall, increasing stitches is an important technique in knitting that can help you achieve the desired shape, size, and design for your toy.

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A Tall Order For Treats.  The Giraffe Soft Toy Knitting Pattern That Keeps On Giving.

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A Sweet And Cuddly Bee Toy Knitting Pattern With A Hidden Pocket For Tasty Treats

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A soft knitted bear that gives warm hugs and holds a chocolate orange. The Bear Chocolate Hugs knitting pattern is a fun and easy project, perfect for Easter or Christmas gifts . Easy to follow with step-by-step instructions.

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Knit Beeatrix the Beekeeper Dolly with this adorable knitting pattern. BEE-lieve it is true. Great for gifting and collecting.

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A Hoppy Easter Awaits with the Bunny Chocolate Egg Knitting Pattern! Create a Delightful Bunny Holding a Chocolate Egg for a Fun and Festive Gift.

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Puppy love in every stitch! Knit a small, cuddly Dalmatian toy with this beginner-friendly pattern.

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This Bee Chocolate Orange Hugs Knitting Pattern is the sweetest way to gift a chocolate orange and toy — wrapped in a bee-utiful handmade beehive.

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Knit your own Yummy Tummy Dolly with this fun and easy pattern. Create an adorable doll with a secret tummy pocket for storing sweet treats!

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Make your own Yummy Tummy Bunny with this fun, easy knitting pattern. This adorable bunny features a secret tummy pocket for storing sweet treats. Perfect for Easter gifts

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Why Buy a Knitting Pattern as a Leaflet instead of a Download PDF?

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why buy a knitting pattern as a download

Here are lots of reasons to have a knitting pattern as a Printed Leaflet.

  • Portability: A knitting pattern leaflet can be taken anywhere and doesn’t require an internet connection or a device to access it.
  • No need to print: When purchasing a leaflet, you don’t need to worry about printing the pattern, someone will do that for you saving you time, energy, and ink.
  • Durability: Leaflets are made of sturdy materials, ensuring that they will last ready to be used again.
  • Easy to read: Printed patterns can be easier on the eyes, especially for those who prefer reading on paper rather than a screen.
  • More convenient for some: Some people prefer physical copies of knitting patterns to digital downloads, either for personal preference or because they have difficulty using technology.
  • Aesthetically pleasing: Printed patterns often feature beautiful photos, illustrations, and layouts that can enhance the overall appeal of the pattern.
  • Supporting small businesses: By purchasing a knitting pattern leaflet, you’re supporting small businesses and independent designers.
  • Collectability: Some knitters enjoy collecting knitting pattern leaflets, as they can become a treasured part of their knitting library.
  • Gifting: Knitting pattern leaflets make great gifts for fellow knitters or craft enthusiasts.
  • Time-saving: With a leaflet, you don’t need to worry about organizing, sorting, or searching through digital files on your computer or device, saving you valuable time and hassle.
  • More tactile: Working with a physical pattern leaflet can feel more tactile and engaging than staring at a digital screen.
  • Better for marking up: Some knitters prefer to mark up their patterns with notes, highlights, or post-it notes, which can be done more easily on a printed pattern.
  • Traditional feel: For some, working with printed patterns can feel more traditional and nostalgic, connecting them to a long history of knitting.
  • Don’t need to worry about device compatibility: Leaflets are device-independent, meaning you don’t have to worry about compatibility issues with your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
  • No distractions: When working from a printed pattern, you don’t have to worry about distractions from other apps, notifications, or websites on your device.

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Why Buy a Knitting Pattern as a PDF Download instead of a Leaflet?

why buy a knitting pattern as a download
why buy a knitting pattern as a download

Here are lots of reasons to have a knitting pattern in a downloadable format.

  • Instant access: With a PDF download, you can get started on your project right away, without having to wait for shipping or leave your home.
  • Easy to store: Digital patterns take up no physical space and can be easily stored on your computer, tablet, or phone.
  • Environmentally friendly: Digital patterns are a more eco-friendly option, as they don’t require paper or ink for printing.
  • Easy to search: Digital patterns can be easily searched for specific details or instructions using keywords, making it easier to find what you’re looking for.
  • Can be zoomed in for details: Digital patterns can be zoomed in for a closer look at details, making it easier to see intricate stitch patterns and instructions.
  • Can be easily printed: If you prefer to work from a printed pattern, you can easily print out the PDF on your own printer.
  • No shipping fees: Digital patterns don’t require any shipping fees, making them a more cost-effective option.
  • Can be easily backed up: Digital patterns can be easily backed up on a separate device or cloud storage, ensuring you never lose your pattern.
  • Can be easily updated: If there are any updates or corrections to the pattern, you can easily download the new version, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date instructions
  • Portability: PDF downloads can be easily stored on your electronic devices, such as computer, tablet, or smartphone, allowing you to knit on the go without carrying around a physical pattern.
  • Easy storage and organization: PDF downloads can be stored in a digital library, making it easy to keep your patterns organized and accessible for future use.
  • Cost-effective: PDF downloads are often more affordable than printed leaflets, making them a budget-friendly option for knitters.
  • Global availability: PDF downloads can be purchased and downloaded from anywhere in the world, eliminating geographic restrictions and making patterns accessible to knitters worldwide.
  • Updates and revisions: PDF downloads can be easily updated or revised by the designer, ensuring that you always have the most current version of the pattern.
  • Customization options: PDF downloads often come with customization options, such as different sizing or yarn choices, allowing you to personalize the pattern to your preferences.

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How to Knit1, Purl1

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knitting by post knit one purl one

“Knit 1, purl 1” is a basic knitting stitch pattern that is commonly used in a variety of knitting projects. It is also known as the “rib stitch” or “1×1 ribbing”. 

To create this pattern, you alternate knitting one stitch and purling one stitch across each row. On the next row, you do the opposite and knit the reverse of the purl and purl the reverse of the knit stitches as they appear along the row.

When you knit a stitch, you insert the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch from left to right, wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle, and pull the right-hand needle back through the stitch, slipping the old stitch off the left-hand needle.

When you purl a stitch, you insert the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch from right to left, wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle, and pull the right-hand needle through the stitch, slipping the old stitch off the left-hand needle.

The result of this pattern is a stretchy, reversible fabric that is often used for cuffs, collars, and edges of garments. It is also a good stitch pattern for beginner knitters to practice, as it helps develop even tension and consistency in their knitting.

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FREE Easy Chocolate Orange Easter Basket Knitting Pattern

Free Easter Basket Knitting Pattern
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This little Easter Basket knitting pattern is quick and easy. This FREE pattern will make a lovely gift with a chocolate orange inside or decorate your home. Add it to your knitted Easter collection.

The body of the basket has a void where you can put a chocolate orange or a bath bombe or similar as a gift.

Made with oddments of yellow and white knitting yarn but you can use any colour you like. 3mm single pointed needles were used.   It is about 13cm high and will fit a chocolate orange inside the basket. You will need one small piece of toy stuffing about the size of a cotton ball.

It is important to knit with double knitting yarn and 3mm needles (26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm square) so that your chocolate orange will fit snugly inside.

Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row). 

This is what the component parts will look like…

Easter Basket Knitted Parts

Basket – Make 1

Starting at the top, with your chosen colour, cast on 44 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 29 rows
Next: Purl 2 rows
Next: (k2, k2tog) to end (33 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (22 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: k2tog to end (11 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight

Sew down the row ends of the piece. Allow the upper edge to curl

Handle – Make 1

With your chosen colour, cast on 50 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows
Cast off

Allow the piece to curl as it wants to and sew along the length. Sew each end of the handle to the side of the basket on the outside, below the rolled top edge.

Lid – Make 1

With your chosen colour, cast on 10 sts
Purl 1 row
Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Purl 1 row (edge of lid)

Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (20 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: k2tog to end (10 sts)
Purl 1 row
(Nobby handle) Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows
Next: k2tog to end (10 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight

Sew down the row ends. Add a small amount of toy stuffing about the size of a cotton ball to the top of the lid. Fold the lower half of the piece so that the extra purl row is on the outer edge and the base is flat. Stitch from underneath through to the upper lid and back through again to make sure it stays flat and keeps the shape.

Bows – Make 2

With your chosen colour, cast on 20 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows
Cast off

Fold the piece so the row ends meet at the back in the centre of the bow and sew together. Take a contrasting colour and wrap round the centre of the piece to make a bow shape. Sew just to the side of the end of the handle at either side

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FREE King Coronation Crown Knitting Pattern

FREE Coronation Crown Charles 3rd Knitting Pattern
FREE Coronation Crown Charles 3rd Knitting Pattern

This little knitted coronation crown is quick and easy. This FREE knitting pattern will make a lovely Royal keepsake.

Made with oddments of white, purple and yellow double knitting yarn.

3mm single pointed needles were used.   It is about 5cm tall and wide when finished.

Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).

Crown – Make 1

With white cast on 30 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 10 rows – on the last row, to mark the pillars, add stitch markers at stitches 1, 8, 15, and 23
Change to purple
Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (20 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: k2tog to end (10 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight

Fold the piece in half and sew down the row ends. Leave the bottom of the crown un-curled for now.

Crown Pillars – Make 2

With yellow, cast on 26 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Cast off

Allow the piece to curl upon itself

crown pieces to sew together

Take one piece and lay it flat from side to side. Take the second piece and lay it at a right angle over the centre of the first piece. Take a length of yarn and fasten round the centre with a knot. See picture.

crown pieces to sew together - second step

Next. Turn the work by 90 degrees and fold both ends of the first piece down and use the same piece of yarn and tie round the whole centre of the work. There should be 4 gold pillars now with a bobble shape in the centre of the work

Take one end of the piece and sew it to the first stitch marker, then the second piece to the second stitch marker and so on. Make sure the bobble is on the up side.

Curl the bottom white part of the crown out and over the stitches of the pillars.

FREE Festive Bell Knitting Pattern

FREE Festive Bell Knitting Pattern
FREE Festive Bell Knitting Pattern

This little knitted Festive Bell is quick and easy. This FREE knitting pattern will make a lovely gift or hang it on your tree.
Made with oddments of white double knitting yarn. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 10cm tall when finished including the loop.

Abbreviations : k–knit. p–purl. st–stitch. tog-together, st-st–stocking stitch (k1row, p1row)

Bell—Make 1
(Inside of bell) With white, cast on 11 sts
Purl 1 row
Next: increase into every stitch (22 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 15 rows
Next: (k1, inc1) to end (33 sts)
(lower edge) Purl 2 rows
Knit 1 row
(Outside of bell) Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (22 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 15 rows
Next: k2tog to end (11 sts)
Draw the thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight

Fold the piece in half, sew down the row ends, gather the cast on stitches and seal up completely.

Push the cast on end inside the piece so that the cast on and cast off edges meet at the top of the bell.

Clapper—Make 1
With white, cast on 8 sts
Purl 1 row
Next: increase into every stitch (16 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: k2tog to end (8 sts)
Draw the thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight

Sew down the row ends. Add a tiny piece of toy stuffing and seal up. Hang inside the bell using a thread so the clanger is just outside the lower edge of the bell.

Loop—Make 1
With white cast on 20 sts
Cast off
Fold the loop in half and attach the ends to the top of the bell.

FREE Festive Bell Knitting Pattern
knitted christmas bell

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