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Knitting dogs is fun and we love dogs especially as they are just grrrrr-eat. Here is a run down of the top 10 most popular dog toy knitting patterns.
Discover the top 10 dog soft toy knitting patterns that are paws-itively perfect. Create handmade toys for dog lovers with fun and easy-to-follow patterns.
This handy guide to our knitted furry friends will show you all in one place the main features of each toy.
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Knit a pug with plenty of personality! This adorable soft toy pattern features a hoodie and a cheeky little tongue sticking out.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pagePug the Dog Knitting Pattern
Pug knitting pattern is a lot of dog in a small package. He has a cute tongue sticking out and a knitted hoodie to keep him warm.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Approximately 22cm when sitting and 28cm overall.
- Double knitting.75g light brown, 50g dark brown, 25g blue. Small amount of pink for tongue and black for eyes. Toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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Here is our Bruce the Dog knitting pattern. He has floppy ears and freckles too. To complete the look he has a pair of braces. Another easy knit.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBruce the Dog Knitting Pattern
Here is Bruce, he is a quick knit as his clothing is part of the toy. He has braces and floppy ears
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Approximately 22cm tall.
- Double knitting. 25g Cream and Brown. Small amount of black for the eyes. Toy stuffing Toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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Who needs a bedtime routine when you have Buster the Dog? This fun knitting pattern makes a cute and practical pyjama case, perfect for kids or anyone who loves a handmade touch.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBuster the Dog Pyjama Case Knitting Pattern
Buster the dog is a real cutie. He is a Pyjama case to hold a child’s night wear inside his tummy. He could also be stuffed and made as a cushion. A real knitters favourite in chunky yarn, he will knit up quick.
- 4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 7, US 7)
- 50cm paw to paw, 23cm wide and opening 25cm long approx.
- Chunky. 200g Cream, 200g Dark Brown. Toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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This scruffy pup is looking for a forever home—knit your own Scrumpy Dog soft toy for a cuddly, handmade companion.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageScrumpy the Dog Knitting Pattern
Scrumpy is a traditional style doggie with 4 legs and wagging tail.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Height is 19cm to top of head when standing and 22cm from nose to tail approx.
- Double knitting. 50g Cream, 25g Light Brown Toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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Bonfire the Dog knitting pattern. He is wrapped up and ready for the Autumn. Fireworks, parkin and toffee apples at the ready.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBonfire the Dog Knitting Pattern
Bonfire the dog is all ready for winter. He has a beanie hat and a snuggly warm jumper. He is a little fella big enough for little hands.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Approx. 20cm from feet to top of hat.
- Double knitting. 25g light brown, dark brown and orange. Small amount of black for the eyes. Toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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It is bed time here. This cute little Bed Time Dog has floppy ears and a big hat. He has even got his own pillow ready for snuggles.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBed Time Dog Knitting Pattern
Bed Time Dog is a bit tired, he is ready for a good night’s sleep. He has a winkie style hat and his pillow ready to jump into bed.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Approx. 17cm from feet to top of hat
- Double knitting.50g lilac, 50g cream. Small amount of black for eyes. Toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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Here is Toby, he is an original, novelty dog knitting pattern. He will hold a chocolate egg in his belly and looks sweet too. A brilliant idea for an Easter gift.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageToby the Chocolate Egg Dog Knitting Pattern
Toby is an original knitting pattern in our exclusive egg holder style. He can hold a chocolate egg in his tummy. He will make a great alternative Easter gift for any dog lover.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Approximately 23cm tall
- Double knitting. 50g cream and 25g grey. Small amount of black for eyes. Toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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This Folded Doggy soft toy is a quick and easy knit, perfect for beginners or craft stalls. No shaping required!
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Here is an unusual dog knitting pattern. This little doggie doesn’t need any toy stuffing and has only a small amount of sewing. He is great for beginners to make their first toy or a very quick knit if you have lots of gifts to make.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Approximately 7cm tall
- Double knitting. Oddments of any colour yarn
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
Every pup is a hero, and now you can knit two. This fun and cuddly knitting pattern is perfect for hero lovers and soft toy collectors.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDoggy Heroes Knitting Pattern
Make a Doggy Hero with lots of clothes so you can customise your colours and shapes for your dog.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Approximately 35cm tall when standing
- Double knitting. 150g Brown, 150g Cream, 100g Red, Blue, Pink and Purple. Oddment of Black, 2 small buttons (To make boy and girl dogs)
- A5 printed Booklet or PDF download.
I hope that you enjoyed our top 10 favourite dog knitting patterns. There is lots of variety and other dog patterns to choose from by taking a look at our dog category.
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No flour needed—just your knitting needles! Baking Betty is a lovable doll pattern that brings a little homemade magic to playtime or display. Perfect for gifting or adding to a doll collection
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Wrap your gifts in something clever with this fox gift bag knitting pattern. A fun and reusable alternative to traditional wrapping.
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It is summer time and we are out in the garden this week with this lovely summery dolly knitting pattern.
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Enjoy this lovely hippo soft toy knitting pattern. Dancing the day away....
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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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OhDeer is a little cutie. He is a smaller design than our other reindeer so he will knit up quick and will be good for little hands. Make yours now with this pattern.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDog soft toy knitting patterns are a paws-itively fun way to combine your love of knitting and adorable pups. These patterns are perfect for creating charming, handmade toys that bring joy to children, adults, and even craft fair customers. Whether you’re knitting for a dog lover, a themed gift, or simply for fun, these projects are sure to delight.
Knitted dog toys come in all shapes and sizes, from miniature breeds to cuddly companions. You can create soft and squishy teddies inspired by popular breeds like Labradors, dachshunds, or beagles, or opt for whimsical designs that showcase your creative side. These patterns are designed to be simple yet detailed, making them perfect for knitters of all skill levels.
For festive occasions, dog-themed toys can add a fun twist to your holiday knitting. Imagine a Christmas dog with a jolly red scarf, a spooky Halloween pup, or even a springtime dog with a floral collar. Seasonal touches like these make your knitted dogs even more special and versatile as gifts or decorations.
Quick to knit and endlessly customizable, these dog soft toys are a fantastic way to use up leftover yarn from your stash. You can experiment with bright colors, textured yarns, and playful accessories to give your toys a unique personality. Adding small details like floppy ears, wagging tails, or a tiny embroidered face brings your knitted dog to life.
Knitting dog toys is about more than just the finished product — it’s about creating something full of charm and personality. These handmade gifts are always appreciated because they carry the love and care that only a handmade item can provide. Whether you’re knitting for a special occasion or simply to try something new, dog soft toy patterns are a joy to make.
So why not grab your needles and start creating paws-itively perfect dog toys today? These delightful patterns are sure to bring smiles and wagging tails wherever they go.
Discover why knitting toys is fun. Enjoy creative designs, quick projects, and the joy of making handmade teddies, dolls, and animals.
Knitting is one of the oldest and most adopted and satisfying hobbies. You will find knitters in every part of the world regardless of the culture, language or fashion.
However, knitting is not limited to creating wooly pullies. Knitters who use their skills to create toys and decorative items find it more fun and rewarding. This is because toys are shorter projects and are super cute when they are finished.
It is easy to select knitting patterns for toys because there is a huge variety available online. There are lots of up and coming independent designers such as us here at Knitting by Post to choose from.
Why Knit Toys?
We, the avid and passionate knitters, want to create our loved ones something unique and an original one off. Toys are small and compact and can be made personal with your choice of colours and finish.
Kids and grandkids love it when we give them a toy instead of a sweater or a hat. Knitting garments are not necessarily something you want to have on your lap knitting in the summer because they are large and can keep a knitter too warm.
Why not fill up the gap and the urge to keep knitting during the summer by knitting some hand made toys to keep our loved ones engaged in all year round.
Here are some reasons that make knitting toys fun, rewarding and satisfying:
Kids love it
If you are a mum or a grandmother or even a knitting superstar for the kids of your friends and acquaintances; the children literally love it when they get a knitted toy.
There are hundreds of different toy patterns available online and all you need is some yarn, a bag of stuffing, a good pattern and those magical needles to begin the magic.
There are the more traditional teddy bear patterns or you could stick with a traditional dolly knitting pattern. The options are endless though. You could pick a plushie character and go for a donkey or hippo. There are fantasy characters like mermaids or fairies. The choice is endless
It Doesn’t Cost a Lot to Get Started
Knitting toys is less expensive than knitting clothing. If you want a short pattern that will use less than a ball of wool and will knit up faster than a cardigan then a toy is for you.
You don’t have to commit to 10 balls of wool at a time like you would for a jumper. You don’t really need to buy the top quality wool or yarn to create these toys. In fact, the leftover wool from your another project can be used to create a toy.
Also, you are free to play with different colors which makes it very pocket friendly and satisfying at the same time.
You Can Be Creative
You can be as creative as you want when knitting toys. This actually helps keep your mind busy and also allows you to let your mind be imaginitive and intuitive as it likes.
Add ribbon, buttons and embellishments to your toy to make it a truly one off piece.
Patterns Galore!
The internet is filled with toy patterns. In fact, there are hundreds of websites that not only provide great toy patterns, but also give complete step by step guides on how to knit and assemble toys.
(Shameless plug) Take a look round the Knitting by Post website as you are here and see if you can find a pattern that you would like to make, there are hundreds to choose from. We even have some free patterns here.
There are other places to find patterns too. You can find tons of toy patterns for inspiration using Google, Pinterest and Facebook
Knitting toys is nothing short of fun! The children will love your creations and their parents adore you for keeping them busy playing with your finished toys.
There’s nothing more satisfying and fun than the smile and laughter of the kids when you gift them toys. Don’t forget to take a picture when you are done as you can also show off your finished items online in some of the many forums on the internet.
Knitting cats is fun and we love cats especially as they are just purrrfect. Here is a run down of the top 10 most popular cat toy knitting patterns.
This handy guide to our knitted pussy cats will show you all in one place the main features of each plushie.
- Rose the Cat – Toy stuffie
- Claude the Cat – Toy
- Cat Nap Sack – Knitted backpack
- Patch the Cat – Plushie
- Cat Snuggler Pet Bed – Cushion
- Playful Cat – Toy
- Lion – Toilet Roll Cover
- Cuddles the Cat – Large toy
- The Cat’s Pyjamas – Pyjama Case
- Bog Mog – Toilet Roll Cover
Here is a more in-depth view of each toy. Remember you can make your own stuffie toy with a knitting pattern, just click the box by each one to find out more.
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A meow-velous addition to your knitting collection! Rosè the Cat is a soft toy knitting pattern designed for feline fans.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageRose the Cat Knitting Pattern
Rose is a substantial cat sitting at 27cm she will have a presence.You will need to stripe your work as you go.An unusual but unique pattern for a cat.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Height is approx. Whilst sitting, from the bottom to ear tips 27cm
- Double knitting. 50g Dark Pink, Light Pink, Grey. Small amount of black for eyes. Toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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Claude the Cat may not chase mice, but he will steal your heart. A charming soft toy knitting pattern that makes a wonderful handmade gift.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageClaude the Cat Knitting Pattern
Claude is a sweet moggie, he is a good sized cat with a cushion to sit on.Made in turqoise and white, he is a clean styled cat and a good sized toy pattern.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Height is 19cm to top of head when standing and 22cm from nose to tail approx.
- Double Knitting – 50g White, 50g Turquoise and toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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Tidy up with a little cat-titude. This cat nap sack knitting pattern keeps things neat while adding a soft, playful purrfect accessory.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCat Nap Sack Knitting Pattern
This Cat Nap Sack is a knitted back pack. Small enough for little ones to take to school or for you to use every day. Knitted in chunky, it will grow quickly.
- 4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 7, US 7)
- Cat 20cm high approx. Bag 27cm high, 22cm wide & 12cm deep approx.
- Chunky 200g Cream, 25g Pink and toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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Patch is pretty cool for a cat. He has a hoodie and a cheeky cat face too. Knit your own Patch with this knitting pattern.
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Here is Patch the cat, he is an extra special knitted plushie. He has grey and white patches as well as a super knitted hoodie.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Approx. 20cm tall when sitting and 30cm overall.
- Double Knitting. 50g grey, white, blue. Length of black for eyes. Toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
Give your cat a bed they won’t ignore—this snuggly knitting pattern creates a soft and warm spot for endless catnaps.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCat Snuggler Pet Bed Knitting Pattern
An extra large chunky knit. This cat pet bed could be the purrfect gift for your real life cat. It will grow fast as it is a chunky knit, but watch out as it is one of our biggest knits too.
- 4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 7, US 7)
- Approximately 60cm from toe to toe. Inner cushion approx. 25cm diameter. Outer ring approx. 44cm diameter.
- Chunky 400g Cream, 200g Pink. Oddment of Black. and toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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Knit a cat that’s always in a playful mood! This fun soft toy knitting pattern captures a kitten’s mischievous charm.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pagePlayful Cat Knitting Pattern
This stripey cat is an easy knit as his body and front paws are made in one piece. He is ready to play with his bum in the air and a bit of a wiggle, he may pounce at any minute.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Cat is approx. 37cm from nose to bottom.
- Double Knitting – 50g Light Grey, 50g Dark Grey, 25g Cream. Oddment of black for eyes. Toy Stuffing too.
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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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.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLion Toilet Roll Cover Knitting Pattern
Roarrr, here is a Lion Toilet Roll Cover for the smallest room in the house. Using the loop stitch, he has a healthy mane and whiskers to match.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- To fit standard toilet roll sizes at 11cm tall with a 12cm diameter. Base of Hippo to top of head 25cm approx.
- Double Knitting – 100g Yellow, 50g Orange and toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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Cuddles the Cat is here to curl up in your arms, ready for snuggles. This soft toy knitting pattern is great for cat lovers, gift-making, or anyone who enjoys crafting cute companions.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCuddles the Cat Knitting Pattern
Cuddles the cat is a rather large pussy cat with long tail and pink and white stripes. He is a larger knit but has a real presence.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Nose to tail 46cm, 29cm high and nose to bottom is 34cm approx.
- Double Knitting100g Pink, 100g White. Oddment of Black and toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
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Knit a purr-fectly cozy pyjama case that’s as practical as it is cute. A great project for cat lovers and anyone who enjoys adding a handmade touch to their home.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThe Cat’s Pyjamas Knitting Pattern
This is really the cat’s pyjamas. Hold a child’s set of pyjamas in her belly. She will sit on the bed waiting for bed time.
- 4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- Dimensions are approx. 50cm front to rear paw, 23cm wide, opening 25cm long approx.
- Chunky (Bulky, 16ply, No.5, Approx 150m/100g) 200g Cream, 200g Dark Pink
- A5 printed pattern or online PDF download.
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This Bog Mog toilet roll cover is the cat’s whiskers when it comes to bathroom decor. A lighthearted and practical knitting project that keeps things tidy with a handmade touch.
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBog Mog Cat Knitting Pattern
Here is a fun addition to any bathroom. Bog mog the cat toilet roll cover is a combination of pink and white and has a cheeky cat grin too.
- 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (UK 11, US 3)
- When knitted will fit a standard toilet roll size at 11cm tall with a 12cm diameter. Base of cat to top of head is 23cm approx.
- Double Knitting – 50g Pink, 50g White and toy stuffing
- A5 printed pattern or PDF download.
I hope that you enjoyed our top 10 favourite cat knitting patterns.There is lots of variety and other cat patterns to choose from by taking a look at our cat patterns category.
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No more monkeying around with messy toilet rolls—this fun knitting pattern keeps them covered with a cheeky knitted monkey.
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Tuck in this little dreamer! A baby doll knitting pattern with a cozy sleeping bag, perfect for nursery gifts.
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An Unusual and Unique Sweet Treat! Here is a Liquorice Dolly Knitting Pattern
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Pretty Patricia in pink. She has a removable hat and dungarees. Knit your own with this pattern.
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It's really cold out. This sweet little snowman could even get Frostbite!
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You can't beat a squishy Santa Claus. This soft toy pattern is really cuddle worthy and another one to get your knitting needles going.
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Enjoy this Lovely FREE Mini Cat Knitting Pattern. It would make a lovely toy for a cat. This cute moggie is made with oddments of cream and blue double knitting yarn, a length of black for the eyes and a small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used, although any yarn and needles will work. It is about 5cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row). inc— increase. Knit into the front and the back of the stitch
Cat – Make 1
With yellow, cast on 12 sts
Purl 1 row
next: (k1, inc1) to end (18 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows
Shape for neck
Next: k2tog to end (9 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: increase into every stitch (18 rows)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 5 rows
Increase to shape the ears
Next: k3, inc1, inc1, k8, inc1, inc1, k3 (22 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: k4, inc1, inc1, k10, inc1, inc1, k4 (26 sts)
Purl 1 row
Cast off
Fold so the top is flat on the head and the there is a seam at the centre back. Sew down the row ends. Add toy stuffing to the head and body as you go. Fold the bottom flat and seal it up.
Collar – Make 1
With blue, cast on 16 sts
Cast off
Wrap the collar round the neck of the cat and fasten the ends together.
Sew a nose horizontally in blue yarn twice. Then stitch 3 whiskers at either side of the nose. Stitch two eyes just above the nose in black one stitch apart from the other.
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He has hair and removable gown and hat. A knitted gift for the newly qualified. Graduation Doll comes to you as an A5 Booklet.
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This knitted pram charm is a sweet little addition for baby essentials. A simple and meaningful knitting pattern that makes a lovely handmade gift.
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Quick Christmas Knitting. A Hanging Nutcracker and Ballerina Fairy. Two Patterns in One.
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This ballerina elephant is on her tip toes ready for her pirouettes. Her tu-tu is fixed to her waist and she is complete with ballet slippers. Make your own with this original knitting pattern.
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Here is our take on a Land Girl soft toy knitting pattern. She was seen in the fields of Britain during World War 2 making sure we were fed. Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.
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Here is an Air Raid Warden soft toy knitting pattern. He was seen on duty on the streets of our cities to keep us safe during World War 2. Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.
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Abbreviations in knitting are used to make the pattern easy to read and short enough to fit into a reasonable space on paper.
Abbreviations are used on most knitting patterns to explain the stitch order and method for construction. There isn’t a universally accepted set of knitting abbreviations, so they are explained at the beginning of a knitting pattern to aid the knitting of the item.
An example would be “k2tog” which means knit 2 stitches together. There may be the need to do this hundreds of times in a pattern so abbreviations are used to keep the text short.
Here is a selection of the abbreviations used in the Knitting by Post knitting patterns
- k – Knit
- p – Purl
- inc – Increase by Knitting into the Front and Back of a Stitch
- st-st – Stocking stitch. Knit 1 row, then purl 1 row
- k2tog – Decrease by Knitting Two Stitches Together
- Rib – Knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch and repeat
Here is a list of the other general knitting abbreviations in alphabetical order
- alt – Alternate or alternating
- approx – Approximately
- beg – Beginning
- bo – Bind off (American term) Cast off (UK)
- cc – Contrasting colour
- co – Cast on
- coff – Cast off
- cont – Continue
- dec – Decrease or decreasing
- dk – Double knitting yarn (yarn thickness not the method)
- dpn – Double pointed needles
- foll – Follow or following
- g st – Garter stitch – knit all rows
- lh – Left hand
- k1below – knit into next stitch 1 row below
- k1tbl – Knit next stitch through back of loop
- k2togtbl – Knit 2 stitches together through back loops
- kfb – Increase by knitting into front and back of next stitch
- kwise – knit wise
- m1 – Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop.
- m1P – Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and purling into back of loop
- mb – Make a bobble
- P2tog – Purl two stitches together
- pat or patt- Pattern
- prev – Previous
- psso – Pass slipped stitch over
- pwise – Purl wise
- rib – Knit a rib pattern, e.g. k1, p1 for the whole row and repeat for several rows
- rh – Right hand
- rem – Remaining
- rep – Repeat
- rnd or rnds – Round or rounds
- RS – Right side
- sk – Skip
- sl st – Slip stitch
- sl1 – Slip next stitch knitwise
- Sl1K – Slip 1 stitch knitwise
- Sl1P – Slip 1 stitch purlwise
- sl st – Slip a stitch
- ssk – Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together
- st-st – Stockinette stitch or stocking stitch. Knit 1 row then purl 1 row alternately
- st or sts – Stitch(es)
- tog – Together
- WS – Wrong side
- w&t – Wrap and turn
- yb – Bring yarn to the back of work
- yf – Bring yarn to the front of work
- yfwd – Yarn forward. Wrap the yarn round the needle as though you were to knit it (add 1 extra stitch)
- yo – Yarn over the needle (add 1 extra stitch)
- yon – Yarn over needle
- yrn – Yarn round needle (add 1 extra stitch)
Cable Knitting Abbreviations
As well as the abbreviations above, there are an additional set of abbreviations for cable knitting.
- C4B – Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle, leave it at the back of work. K2, then knit the first 2 sts from the cable needle
- C4F – Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle, leave it at the front of work. K2, then knit the first 2 sts from the cable needle
Weights and Measures
- g – gram or grams
- oz – ounce or ounces
- mm – millimetre or millimetres
- cm – centimetre or centimetres
- ins or ” – Inch or inches
- yd – Yard
Repeats for Readability
- * – Asterisk defines a repeat. For example the instructions may say *k3, p3. Repeat from the * to end. This means to knit 3 and purl 3 and repeat the sequence to the end of the row
- ( ) – Brackets – Repeat the stitches inside the brackets for the number of times given after the brackets. e.g. (k2tog) 3 times means to repeat the k2tog instruction three times.
- { } – Braces – Same as Brackets above
Have we missed any? Leave us a comment below and we will add them in.
Enjoy this Lovely FREE Mini Mouse Knitting Pattern. It would make a lovely toy for a cat. This cute mouse is made with oddments of white and cream double knitting yarn, a small amount of toy stuffing and 3mm single pointed needles. Although any yarn and needles will work. It is about 5cm long when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row). inc— increase. Knit into the front and the back of the stitch
Mouse – Make 1
With white, cast on 10 sts
Purl 1 row
Next : increase into every stitch (20 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 5 rows
Next: k2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog
Purl 1 row
Complete the last 2 rows until 6 sts remain
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends and stuff to the nose. Leave the bottom open for the tail to be inserted. Make a twisted cord as explained below.
A twisted cord is made by taking a short piece of white yarn. Fasten one end to a static object for example a door handle. Take the other end of the yarn and twist several times. Then allow the yarn to fold in half upon itself and it will twist. Knot the open end to stop the twist from unravelling. Cut to the length desired.
Insert the knotted end into the bottom of the mouse. Secure with stitches and gather the cast on stitches of the mouse to seal it up.
Ears – Make 2
With cream, cast on 8 sts
Draw thread through the stitches and pull tight.
Allow the ear to curl and sew one to either side of the mouse about half way down the body.
Sew two eyes in black, one at either side just in front of the nose.
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A beary cute addition to the BearWick family! Knit this soft and huggable teddy bear.
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Enjoy this lovely tiger soft toy knitting pattern. This tiger has a cheeky face and cute little ears. He is very sweet.
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Give your bathroom a nautical twist with this lighthouse toilet roll cover. A fun and unique knitting project that keeps spare rolls neatly stored.
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As cute as a button. Here is Freya in an A5 booklet. A longer knit from Knitting by Post.
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A festive tradition in yarn! Knit the second half of your Christmas nativity scene with this pattern booklet.
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The world is on it's head at the moment so here is a Snowman knitting pattern to capture the moment. He is doing a very clever hand stand.
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Enjoy this Lovely FREE Mini Christmas Tree Knitting Pattern. This cute tree is made with oddments of white and green double knitting yarn, 3mm single pointed needles. Although any yarn and needles will work. It is about 9cm tall when finished. Made in 3 pieces and slotted together, no toy stuffing is needed.
You could add a loop and hang as an ornament or add it to your Christmas lunch table as a treat for your family. Sit it on a shelf after adding ribbon and beads as you prefer.
For those mathematically minded, you may notice a pattern in the numbers, then you will see it will be easy to add more tiers to the bottom and make your tree taller. I will leave that up to you to work out for fun.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row). inc— increase. Knit into the front and the back of the stitch
Piece 1 – Lower, Large Piece – Make 1
With white, cast on 42 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 5 rows
Change to green
Next: (k5, k2tog) to end (36 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k4, k2tog) to end (30 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k3, k2tog) to end (24 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k2, k2tog) to end (18 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (12 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: k2tog to end (6 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends and make a cone shape. Allow the white edge to curl.
Piece 2 – Middle Piece – Make 1
With white, cast on 30 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 5 rows
Change to green
Next: (k4, k2tog) to end (25 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k3, k2tog) to end (20 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k2, k2tog) to end (15 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (10 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: k2tog to end (5 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends and make a cone shape. Allow the white edge to curl. Insert a finger into the larger cone shape and insert it inside the medium size cone.
Piece 3 – Upper, Small Piece – Make 1
With white, cast on 20 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 5 rows
Change to green
Next: (k3, k2tog) to end (16 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k2, k2tog) to end (12 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (8 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: k2tog to end (4 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends and make a cone shape. Allow the white edge to curl. Insert a finger into the larger and medium cone shape and insert it inside the small size cone. It will stand without further attention but add stitches to keep it in place if needed.
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Knitted Baby Comforter. Only the feet and hands are stuffed so the centre is floppy. This makes it very tactile and great for small hands.
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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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Give your bathroom a ribbiting makeover with this frog toilet roll cover. A fun and quirky knitting project that keeps spare rolls hidden while adding a splash of personality.
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Pandas are the cutest of all the bears. Knit your own with our easy to understand knitting pattern.
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This sweet Elf will sit in your doorway this Christmas and welcome everyone as they go past. Made in Chunky yarn he will grow fast.
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A knitting pattern is simply a set of instructions for a hand knitter to use so she can recreate an item such as a garment or toy.
The craft of hand knitting is an act of taking two needles and yarn and creating an item or part of an item and creating stitches in various quantities and combinations.
A knitting pattern is like a recipe in that it has a set of ingredients and a method section. The ingredients will typically tell the knitter what kind of knitting needles are needed and what kind of yarn as well as a quantity. There will also be a list of other materials such as toy stuffing if they are needed.
It may be tricky at first when initially looking at a pattern and it may seem overwhelmingly difficult to understand. Taking the instructions a bit at a time and picking a simple knitting pattern to learn first will help.
What does a knitting pattern look like?
A knitting pattern can come in two media formats. Knitting leaflets, booklets and books are physical copies of the information needed to make a knitted item. They will typically have a photograph of the completed item and assembly photographs of the item in pieces if needed. There will be a written section of the information you need to know such as abbreviations and yarn requirements and then the instruction themselves.
A knitting pattern can also come in a downloadable or electronic version. This will include the same information but in a way that can be read on an electronic device such as a tablet or phone and could also be printed by the end user.
What Do I Need to Start Knitting ?
At the start of the pattern there will be a section dedicated to laying out what is needed to get started, including materials and knitting needles. There will also be a section on the knitted tension needed to get the desired results. This is especially important if making garments but not so important with toys.
Abbreviations are used to make the pattern shorter and able to fit into a reasonable space on paper. These will also be explained at the start of the pattern. Abbreviations are helpful so the knitter can follow the pattern. An example would be “k2tog” which means knit 2 stitches together. There may be the need to do this hundreds of times in a pattern so abbreviations are used to keep the text short.
Some knitters are known to take a knitting pattern before it is made and re-write the abbreviated sections out in long hand on a piece of paper in a way that is easier to follow for that person.
Abbreviations are also explained at the top of the knitting pattern before coming to the method section. A general assumption is made on a knitting pattern that the knitter knows how to produce a knit stitch and other combinations of stitches as the pattern will not explain how to do this, only that it needs to be done.
Ther isn’t any standardised set of abbreviations and it is up to the knitting designer to define their abbreviations on the pattern so it is clear what is to be done. That said, generally the knit stitch is “k” and purl stitch is “p”
How Do I Start to Knit?
If your pattern is written, (and not a chart) the method part of the pattern provides instructions on each component part of the finished item. The section is followed sequentially from top to bottom. At the beginning it will tell the knitter how many components to make. For example it may say “Arms – Make 2”
The first line of instructions will typically tell the knitter how many stitches and what yarn to use. The act of starting knitting is called casting on. The knitting pattern may say “With pink yarn, cast on 50 sts”
How do I Knit the Pieces?
The knitter then takes the yarn and begins the process of casting on. The instructions will then continue and the knitter can follow them to create the knitted piece required. The next row may contain a combination of knit and purl stitches, just knit or just purl or something else. The pattern will explain what comes next.
A written knitting pattern may include brackets or braces “(” and “)” to show that a section is to be repeated. This is another method to keep a knitting pattern short and easy to read. There will be an indication after the brackets how many times it has to be repeated. For example it may say (k1, k2tog) 6 times. Meaning that both the k1 and k2tog has to be repeated 6 times in the row.
At the end of a knitted row, if the number of stitches changes, the pattern will give you a count of how many stitches you should have left. For example, it may say (30 sts). This means after the row is completed there should be 30 sts remaining.
At the end of knitting a piece the act of casting off is done. This is taking the remaining stitches on the knitting needle and binding them so they cannot unravel after they are removed from the needle. There are lots of ways that this can be done.
This itemised process is repeated for all the pieces required on the pattern by following sequentially the instructions.
What is a Knitting Chart?
Knitting charts can be included in the instructions or a chart may be provided as the only instructions and needs to be followed. A chart consists of a grid with a number of squares going horizontally from left to right and back again to create a pattern in the knitting or provides details of colour changes.
A chart is followed backwards and forwards as the item is knitted and after each row of knitting the next row on the chart is knit in the opposite direction. The pattern will say how many times this is to be repeated over a row or section. Charts are especially useful if knitting argyle items.
The letters or symbols or colours will be defined in a separate key to make it possible to follow.
How do I Sew Knitted Pieces Together?
Some knitting patterns will have assembly instructions as you go and some will leave it to the end. The instructions are generally written in English and long hand (without abbreviation) but it may be brief and the knitter will again have to use their skill to sew up at the end.
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It is only gourmet cuisine from this Chef knitting pattern. He is a brilliant cook and baker too.
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Knit your own cheeky little monkey! This soft toy knitting pattern comes complete with a cozy hoodie for extra character.
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Violet the chocolate egg dolly is hiding her Easter egg from the Easter egg hunters. Made with double knitting yarn she has room for an egg under her skirt.
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This bunny knows his roots—knit The Carrot Farmer for a cute and cuddly Easter soft toy, perfect for baby gifts or nursery décor.
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A knitting obsession is a positive addiction to everything knitting related. This becomes a way of life for some and affects us in many different ways.
Here is a fun look at the knitting obsessed like us. Home, travel, family and our way of life for addicted knitters.
Your Way of Life
- You have at least one knitting tattoo
- You own several knitting bags and use them all
- If you are sitting you are knitting – no matter where you are
- Having no knitting leads to stress and withdrawl
- You fall asleep knitting as it’s almost finished and I want to get it done. Then if you make it into bed…
- You get up in the night to finish that project
- Pulling work back to rectify a mistake is really satisfying
- Your knitting bag goes everywhere with you
Knitting
- One more row always ends up with a finished item at 3 in the morning
- You know what yarn any knitted item has been made with
- If you see someone with a hand made item you have to ask if they made it.
- You always have to talk to someone who has a hand knitted item on as they understand the need for knitting
Your Home
- You have an entire room devoted to your craft
- And then more stash besides
- You hide your stash from your family
- You look down and there are always a couple of yarn ends on the floor
- When you see someone knitting on the telly you get all giddy
- Your monthly budget includes rent, utilities and knitting
- You go to bed and knit in your sleep
- You own more yarn and patterns than you could ever knit but that doesn’t stop the desire for more
- You leave a project in the loo because if you are sitting, you are knitting
Family
- People call you the knitting lady (or man!)
- All you get for birthdays and chirstmas is yarn, patterns, needles….
- Your family remind you about the yarn in the cellar, kitchen, bedrooms…
- You make up reasons not to go out, even on special occasions so you can stay home and knit
Buying Yarn, Patterns and Accessories
- To protect your latest purchase you say things like, “I’ve had this yarn for ages”
- You get home and immediately stuff your new purchase down the back of the sofa with the other 20 purchases so nobody sees
- The local craft shop is too much to walk past without going in
- Then you can’t leave without buying something
- You know all your local craft shop owners by name
- You see a new yarn or pattern and have to have it
Spare Time, Holidays and Travel
- You would rather stay home and knit than, shopping, days out, holidays, seeing family, walking the dog…
- Leaving home to go anywhere is difficult as you want to finish the end of the row and then – there’s time for one more – isn’t there?
- Going anywhere, even for an hour needs at least 3 projects to be on the safe side
- All holidays are planned around knitting
- You go on holiday to visit a yarn shop that you haven’t been to before
- You have a knitting group for every day of the week
- You plan your holiday so you can visit that yarn show everyone is talking about.
- You have a “just in case” project with you at all times
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This adorable baby carriage is a pram-tastic knitting project! A unique and thoughtful handmade gift for a new baby.
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A hive of storage fun! This knitted Bee Pyjama Case is the perfect spot to tuck away pyjamas at bedtime.
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Everyone loves a bunny. Here is our sleepy Candy Floss rabbit soft toy knitting pattern.
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Gingerbread is sweet and so is she. Here is our little Gingerbread Girl all ready for you to knit in time for Christmas.
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A cracking good project! Knit your own Humpty Dumpty soft toy with this fun nursery rhyme-inspired pattern
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Enjoy this Lovely FREE Postbox Knitting Pattern. This cute post box is made with black and red double knitting yarn, 3mm single pointed needles and toy stuffing. Although any yarn and needles will work. It is about 13cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row). inc— increase. Knit into the front and the back of the stitch
Post Box—Make 1
Made in one piece from under the base to the top
With black, 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 1 row
Knit 3 rows
Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows
Purl 1 row (define the colour change)
Change to red
Starting with a purl row, st-st 13 rows
Next: k11, p8, k11 (Mark for letterbox)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Next: k11, p8, k11 (Mark for letterbox)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Top of post box
Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (50 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k4, inc1) to end (60 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 5 rows
Next: (k3, k2tog) to end (48 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k2, k2tog) to end (36 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (24 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k2tog) to end (12 sts)
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends of the piece. Stuff well , make sure the base is flat and it will stand. Then seal up.
Letterbox—Make 1
With black, cast on 8 sts
Knit 1 row
Purl 1 row
Cast off
Sew the letterbox to the extra purl stitches on the front of the post box. It may be easier to do this before the main piece is stuffed.
Add any additional decorations such as ribbon and beads that you desire.
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Yee-haw! Saddle up and knit Helen the Cowgirl, a fun Western-themed soft toy pattern.
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Christmas is the time of the year that we all gather together with our loved ones and friends to celebrate the kindness, joy and peace. Also, this is the time when we exchange gifts to value each other’s presence in our lives. This is the time of the year that we — the knitters — surprise our loved ones and friends with our completed masterpieces that are hand knitted with lots of love.
Hand knitted goodies are the best gifts that they can receive from us. These Christmas themed knitted goodies don’t really have to be ultra fancy or expensive! In fact, most of them won’t even cost more than a few pounds to knit. However, the value these gifts provide to your loved ones is priceless!
Here are some Christmas gift ideas that will get your needles clicking for the festive season.
Knitted Stockings
The hand knitted stockings make lovely Christmas gifts. All you have to do is select some yarn that you like, pick vibrant colours as a traditional theme or go with greys and browns for a more contemporary look. Santa red and while are always cheerful colours for children of all ages.
Hand knitted stockings are in demand during the cold winter evenings, they make great ornaments on a mantlepiece. So knit some for your loved ones. Create a stocking and fill it with goodies for the kids in your family. They will adore them.
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Hand knitted gift bags make trendy and usable presents. The best thing about knitting these little bags is that you can create them with all the leftover yarn from your main projects. They will make great accompaniments if you have made a main gift and have some leftovers.
This is a one size that fits them all! Pop little gifts into the bags and make a double gift. You can improvise with your creativity further and switch them up into other items such as eyewear pouches, TV remote keepers, cosmetic bags, mobile phone covers.
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This knitted Winter Bear gift bag adds a handmade touch to Christmas gifting. The perfect size for small presents or festive treats!
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Toys are your go to knitting idea if you want something traditional for little ones. If you have grandchildren, then knit them some beautiful Christmas themed toys. Toys can be a lifetime keepsake at any age and look great on a shelf as well as in the toybox with the other toys.
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Get winter all wrapped up with Snowman on Skates. He has a top hat, gloves and knitted skates too. Get knitting now with this Christmas themed knitting pattern.
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This idea knows no boundaries whatsoever. You can create decorative ornaments to hang on to your Christmas tree, decorate your mantlepiece, tables, doors and bathroom too! House decorations and Christmas themed decorations like knitted Christmas crackers never go out of fashion. Gifting decorations can be an unusual and unique gift that will be cherished. You can also decorate your home knitted Christmas trees, baubles and table decorations. Don’t forget Santa characters and Christmas themed doorstops. There are even Christmas themed toilet roll covers for your bathroom.
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Keep your doors from dashing away like reindeer with this knitted Santa doorstop. A fun and functional Christmas project that brings a bit of festive spirit to your home.
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThese are some ideas for you to start ticking off your Christmas gift list. Christmas is a time when hearts are filled with joy and your art of knitting is pure joy. These ideas are only to show you the doors. Choose the one you like, improvise and get knitting!
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Knitting has been in existence since the Egyptian mythologies glory days! The archaeologists have discovered traces of hand knitted garments in the pyramids that house queens and princesses post death. This is indicative of the fact that knitting hasn’t been all about looping threads together to make the cardigan you have always wanted. There are scientific evidences backed by full fledged research that knitting activity is an efficient antidote for anxiety, stress and pain.
There are countless studies that indicate the positive impact of developing knitting into a habit. Compared to the commonly available anxiety relievers and stress balls, knitting stands out as a better remedy with productive results.
There are a variety of health benefits associated with knitting. These include lowering stress levels, reduced blood pressure, escaping the daily routine to relax, reduce the feeling of loneliness helping with arthritis and other chronic pain as well as many other positive benefits.
Knitting is considered a great tool to enjoy a better focus with great mental and physical health.
Following are some health benefits of knitting:
Lower Anxiety and Stress:
There has been countless research on the subject of knitting that prove the positive effects of knitting on mental health. The most cited study in support of this has been a 2007 research conducted by Harvard University’s Institute of mind and body. The study shows that knitting actually helps lower blood pressure. This has a domino effect on the knitter’s health. The lowering of blood pressure helps calm down anxious and stressed state of mind. Researchers also credit the arrangements of the knitters arms during the process. The arms’ arrangement during knitting resembles a protective dome. This dome helps create a safe zone which is helpful in comforting the people with anxiety.
Chronic Pain:
Chronic pain is another health condition that knitting can help with. Although knitting isn’t really a part of medical pain management techniques, however, it has helped countless individuals lower down the effects of the pain. Knitting is an activity that helps the mind and body to synchronize. This repetitive synchronization during knitting helps release serotonin. This organic chemical with the human body helps with exalted positive moods that partially mutes the feelings of pain.
Loneliness
Knitting can also help individuals to fight of their loneliness and feelings of gloom. The art of knitting is a productive exercise and it keeps the individual occupied. This helps in keeping the focus and attention of the individual to the knitting task at hand and not let it wander to the loneliness that surrounds them. Also, there are knitting groups and societies in many countries that let individuals come together to knit. The social inclusiveness of the activity helps people if they have a social disorders and cope with the feelings of sadness that may occur.
Knitting is an art that helps people with their health issues and keeps them productive. Most of the knitters feel great when they complete a project and share it with their loved ones. Many knitters around the world claim a better focus and less stress when they are engaged in the process of lopping the threads. Learning to knit isn’t really difficult. Knitting can be learned for free online. You’ll come across scores of tutorial videos on the topic in your preferred language on YouTube.
If you are already a seasoned knitter, you will know the health benefits and like me will already feel them in every day life. If not then I would urge you to give it a go as it is a wholesome activity that will improve the way you feel and your wellbeing.
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A bunny-soft hug for little hands! Knit this baby bunny comforter, the perfect handmade gift for newborns.
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All for one and one for bear. This cuddly knitting pattern is perfect for anyone who loves soft, huggable teddies with a handmade touch.
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Hop into Easter crafting! This collection of Easter knitting patterns includes bunnies, chicks, and springtime favorites.
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Hop into a fun knitting project with this frog hand puppet. Perfect for storytelling, playtime, or just ribbit-ing entertainment for kids and grown-ups alike.
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A sweet bedtime companion—knit Faith the Dolly, complete with a peaceful pose and soft charm.
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Udderly Adorable, A Moo-Licious Pattern With a Secret Stash in His Belly
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