Each week we are pulling together some of our favorite patterns from the Yarnspirations website. Use these patterns to inspire you to try new projects or even some new yarn! This week I have a collection of 10 FREE knit and crochet patterns sure to get you excited to pick up your needles and hooks. Browse through them for your next project to put your hooks or needles.
The finishing of your knit project is just as important as the work you do throughout the project. You may have heard of the I cord bind off in knitting which is worked as you bind off your work. You can also get the I-cord look with an attached knit I cord. This will allow you to work that beautiful I cord finishing all the way around your project, applying it at the end, even along your sides. Learn how to work this technique in my video tutorial.
Knitters are not the only ones who can make socks, crocheters can too, and I can show you how. After the overwhelming success of the My First Knit Socks videos, Yarnspirations asked me to teach a My First Crochet Socks video. So, following along with the family crochet socks pattern, a free beginner crochet sock pattern, I will teach you everything you need to know to complete a pair of socks for the whole family.
Dishcloths are a great way to learn a new stitch or technique without having a large project. Use your finished knit dishcloth around the house or to give as gifts. This is a perfect project to stock up on and give out when you need a little gift. Working with Michael’s craft stores you can take an online class with mean to learn how to make this textured knit dishcloth.
Learn how to crochet a stripe basket with bulky yarn. This pattern is perfect for beginners where all of the color work is done by the yarn, Bernat POP. Learn how to make this great beginner crochet basket with me in this video tutorial.
Traditionally we crochet with yarn and make beautiful things but we can crochet with so many other materials as well. Crocheting with leather is a great way to make a bracelet, a wrist strap, a shawl wrap, a keychain, or many other projects. Learn how to make a crochet leather bracelet with me.
