Queen of knitting

Looking for your next worsted weight hat pattern ? Find all my favorite free hat patterns here but you can find Chain Beanie is at the bottom! I love a good worsted weight hat pattern. It’s that sweet spot of squishy, satisfying, and fast. You don’t have to knit for three weeks straight to finish one, but they still feel substantial enough to make you do a happy dance when you bind off. Over the years, I’ve knit and designed more worsted weight hat patterns than I can count, and I never get tired of them. Whether you’re gifting, donating, selling at craft fairs, or just keeping warm, worsted weight hats check all the boxes: cozy, quick, customizable, and, let’s be honest—just plain fun to knit. Why I’m Always Reaching for a Worsted Weight Hat Pattern For starters, worsted weight yarn is one of the most accessible and forgiving yarn weights out there. It’s widely available, easy to see your stitches (great if you’re watching a show or helping a toddler build a LEGO fortress...

These are my go-to blocking supplies for knitting—plus free patterns to try them on! See them all on my free pattern page. Let’s talk about blocking supplies for knitting. I’ll be the first to admit—when I first started knitting, I thought blocking was optional. (Spoiler: It’s not.) Whether you’re making textured sweaters, socks, or even acrylic garments, blocking makes your stitches sing. Over the years, I’ve collected my favorite go-to tools, and I’m sharing them all right here in one place so you don’t have to go on a wild goose chase figuring it out. This isn’t just a roundup of blocking supplies for knitting—it’s a behind-the-scenes look at the exact tools I use on my own designs. From the Damask Cardigan ’s gorgeous texture to the ribbed Judah Socks and the bouncy Ocean Skirt , these are my tried-and-true picks. What Are Blocking Supplies for Knitting? If you’re new to finishing knits, blocking might sound like something fancy for perfectionists. Nope. Blocking supplies...

Learn how to do the knitted cast on with this beginner-friendly tutorial. All my tutorials are on this page: Knitting Tutorial Page . If you’ve ever knit a raglan sweater from the top down, you’ve probably hit that point at the underarms where you have to cast on extra stitches—and if you’re like me, you want something sturdy, simple, and smooth for that spot. That’s exactly why I love using the knitted cast on. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to do the knitted cast on step-by-step, with written instructions that work for both right-handed and left-handed knitters. Personally, I use the knitted cast on every single time I design a top-down raglan sweater, especially for underarm stitches. It blends right in, gives structure, and doesn’t get weirdly tight or loopy. You’ll see it in action in sweaters like the Youth Michael Pullover , the Rosemary Cardigan , and the Deborah Tee —all of which come in baby , youth , and adult sizes . I’ll include a link to those patterns a b...

Looking for child cardigan knitting patterns you’ll want to knit again and again? Peep free patterns below. Looking for more? Browse my favorite free sweater patterns on this page ! When it comes to knitting for kids, cardigans are one of my absolute favorite projects. They’re functional, layer-friendly, and knit up surprisingly fast—especially when you’re not making a full adult-sized piece. In today’s post, I’m rounding up six child cardigan knitting patterns that I’ve personally designed and absolutely adore. Each one has its own personality—from zippers and lace to raglan shaping and textured details—and I’ll give you the scoop on what makes each one fun to knit (and even more fun to wear). These child cardigan knitting patterns are all free right here on my blog, so you can get started today. I’ll also share what yarns I used and love for each one, just in case you need a little inspiration before casting on. Let’s dive into my favorite child cardigan knitting patterns! ...