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A broad collection of patterns and motifs for different craft techniques. Browse charts, tutorials and ideas for knitting, crochet, embroidery and more, then follow the links to more focused technique archives.
BeginnerFreeA breakdown of a knitted children's hat for beginners: what yarn you need, which stitch patterns won't press on the child, how to place the ear flaps, and how to knit a simple example for a 1-year-old.
BeginnerFreeThis master class explains how to calculate stitches, knit the upper and lower parts of a mitten on two needles, join them as you work, and shape the thumb.
Looking for your next knitting challenge? Explore 10 unique techniques, from Brioche and Freeform to Knooking and Nalbinding, to elevate your handmade projects.
Beginner45 minFreeA guide to the duplicate stitch technique for knit fabric: use any cross-stitch chart, matching one knit stitch to one chart square, work with a tapestry needle on the right side of stockinette fabric, start embroidering from the center of the motif, and progress from simple motifs to multicolor charts.
Have leftover yarn scraps of different thicknesses sitting around? Explore creative ways to combine fine and bulky yarns in your knitting projects, such as alternating stitch patterns.
BeginnerFreeIrish lace is assembled from flower and foliage motifs joined with a fine mesh. This tutorial shows two crocheted leaves: the detailed textured motif begins with a chain of 17 stitches and has picots along the edge, while the simplified version begins with a chain of 15 stitches.
BeginnerFreeThe source explains a summer raglan top with Japanese lace, worked top-down from the neckline. The central pattern combines leaves and a lace zigzag; its repeat is 31 stitches and 12 rows when worked in the round. The instructions are for Russian size 48 but give conflicting cast-on counts: 144 in the text, 141 later, and 140 plus 1 in the chart. The author confirms a typo in a comment, so check the calculation against a swatch and the chart before starting.
BeginnerFreeThe source presents a textured, reversible pleated pattern for a knitted skirt or dress. The fabric is worked in knit and purl stitches, with the pleats formed in garter stitch. It gives the Sahara yarn composition, a cast-on rule for 2.5 cm-wide pleats, and a written sequence for the first three rows; however, the pattern repeat notation needs to be checked on a swatch.
BeginnerFreeSmall amounts of colorful leftover yarn can be crocheted into individual diamond motifs for a blanket. Begin with a central cross, enlarge the diamond with a new yarn color, and join the motifs as you crochet the final row.
Struggling to find patterns for narrow knitted lace? Join the discussion as we look for techniques to create delicate 1.5–2.0 cm wide ribbon lace using cotton thread.
BeginnerFreeThis size 54 hat is worked in the round in a textured rib pattern. Start with 4 mm needles for a snug fit, then change to 5 mm needles; after the main section, shape the crown over eight decrease rounds. Finish the hat with a removable fur pompom or a pompom made from the same yarn, if you wish.
BeginnerFreeSwedish embroidery, also called Swedish weaving, is a simple counted technique based on running stitch. This tutorial explains choosing evenweave fabric, a needle, and threads, then shows how to begin a symmetrical pattern at the center, work without knots, and secure the thread with reverse stitches.