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Sweater Knitting Patterns For Free: My Dathan Pullover for Kids

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Looking for sweater knitting patterns free? Find my favorites here — and the Dathan Pullover below! When it comes to sweater knitting patterns for free, I have a bit of an obsession. I can’t resist scrolling through my own collection and dreaming up new ways to keep my kids snug, especially as the seasons change. There’s just something about seeing one of my kids run around in a handmade sweater that makes every stitch worth it. This time, the star of the show is the Dathan Pullover — a bottom-up, drop-sleeve sweater for children, knit with Berroco Vintage DK (affiliate link) . The yarn has that perfect balance of softness and durability, which makes it ideal for kids who, let’s be honest, don’t exactly sit still. I used size 5 (3.75mm) circular needles for the body and size 4 (3.5mm) circular needles for the ribbing edges. Why I Love Sweater Knitting Patterns Free I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — free knitting patterns are the backbone of creativity. When you ...

Cardigan Knitting Patterns You Will Love: 10 Freebies to Cast On

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Looking for cardigan knitting patterns? Check out the list below. Want more? Visit my free sweater knitting pattern page and find your next favorite knit. If you are anything like me, you collect cardigan knitting patterns the way some people collect coffee mugs. Every time the weather changes or a fresh project idea hits, I get that urge to cast on something warm and wearable. Cardigan knitting patterns are such a happy place because they combine comfort, style, and practicality. They are the sweaters we reach for over and over again. Since cardigans are such a must-knit piece for every wardrobe, today I am rounding up some of my very favorite cardigan knitting patterns from my own design library. Each one has personality. Each one has fun construction details. Each one gives you that satisfying I-made-this feeling. This post links to my free sweater knitting pattern page , so if you decide one cardigan is not enough, you can keep the inspiration flowing. Cardigan knitting pat...

13 Mohair Photo Prop Bonnet Patterns You’ll Love

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Discover beautiful mohair photo prop bonnet patterns below and check out even more photo prop bonnets on my free photo prop knitting pattern page . I’m so glad you’re here because anyone who loves photographing babies, children, or even just cherishing those sweet newborn moments knows how a good bonnet makes all the difference. And when that bonnet is made of soft mohair, the magic really happens. Today I’m excited to share a lovely selection of mohair photo prop bonnet patterns that I’ve either designed or curated — perfect for your next knitting project or photo shoot. I’ll walk through yarn recommendations, then step into each design and what makes it special, and you’ll find that there’s a wide variety of styles packed into this roundup of mohair photo prop bonnet patterns . Let’s dive in! Yarn Recommendation Before we jump into the patterns, I want to talk about yarn — it’s the foundation for beautiful results, especially when you’re knitting mohair photo prop bonnet pa...