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16 Free Golf Patterns to Knit and Crochet

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We're well into spring and into the golf season! Whether you play every weekend or just on vacation, watch on TV or just have a loved one who plays, you can improve the game by adding handmade accents. Knit and crochet these golf club covers and classic golf vests for yourself or someone you care about.

16 Free Golf Patterns to Knit and Crochet

Golf Club Covers

Protect your clubs and be able to easily identify your golf bag with these clubs. Make the striped ones in your favorite colors, or make one of the animals for a laugh from everyone.

Fair Isle on the Fairway Golf Club Covers

Golf Vests

If you're out a little early, these classic vests will keep you warm and leave your arms free to start play.

Chevron Duo Vest Free Knitting Pattern

Bonus: Vintage Golf Hat

Keep the sun out of your eyes in a more traditional fashion than a baseball cap with this vintage style golf cap.

Men's Vintage Golf Hat Free Crochet Pattern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of things can I knit or crochet for a golfer?

More than you'd think! Golf club head covers are the classic handmade golf gift… they protect the clubs and you can customize them in team colors, favorite patterns, or even fun shapes like animals. Knit golf vests are another great project… classic, preppy, and practical on the course. You can also make golf tees bags, towel caddies, and more. Handmade golf gifts are so thoughtful because golfers rarely expect someone to make something for their game.

Are golf club head cover patterns good for beginners?

Many of them are! Most golf club covers are basically worked in the round using basic stitches… single crochet, double crochet, or stockinette knit. You do a few increases and decreases to get the right shape and you're done. Some more detailed designs have cables or colorwork, but there are plenty of simple ones in this collection that are perfect for intermediate beginners. They're also a great size for a quick weekend project.

Can I make a golf vest for any size?

Most of the golf vest patterns in this collection include multiple sizes. Check the specific pattern for the size range before you start. If the pattern doesn't include your size, most experienced knitters and crocheters can adjust by working out a simple calculation based on gauge. A note on fit though… vests are a lot easier to size correctly than full sweaters because you're only fitting the torso, no sleeves to worry about!

What yarn works best for golf gifts?

For club covers, you want something sturdy that'll hold its shape and protect the club heads… wool or a wool blend is fantastic, and it has some natural cushioning. Acrylic works too and it's easy to wash. For golf vests, a smooth DK or worsted weight is classic. Traditional golf style tends toward neutrals and classic colors… navy, grey, forest green, cream… but honestly, who says a golf vest can't be bold? Make it in whatever colors make your golfer happy.

Are these patterns free?

Yes! All 16 patterns in this collection are free. They're from the Yarnspirations website, so you'll click through to find them there. If you want a printable, ad-free version, check whether Yarnspirations offers a downloadable PDF. Happy stitching… and happy golfing!

Knit and Crochet News: This Week’s Hottest Links in…

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There are so many interesting things happening all of the time in the craft world. It's hard to stay on top of the latest in knit and crochet news. So, I thought I'd make things easier for you. Each weekend I'll bring you a roundup of links to the things that I think will interest you the most! Here's this week's knit and crochet news roundup:

Note: This post may have affiliate links throughout. I get a small percentage of sales made when those links are clicked. However, your price doesn't go up. Thanks for the support.

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Knit and Crochet in the Mainstream News

Sometimes crafting makes the headlines even in mainstream news reports. This week, CNN reported that Crochet Tik-Tok Is Soothing and Sustainable. The article talks about how watching people knit and crochet on TikTok is a trend. It goes on to share that more and more people are crafting during the pandemic. And touches upon how handcrafted clothing, as part of the slow fashion movement, is a sustainable alternative to big clothing businesses. If you're on TikTok, one crocheter you might want to check out is Knot Bad.

More mainstream knit and crochet news:

Knit and Crochet News: Health and Wellness

One of the most heartwarming knit and crochet news stories from the week has got to be “Knitters create gloves for kids, adults with limb differences.” It's about a Facebook group that connects people with limb differences (fused fingers, missing digits) with knitters who create unique items just for them. Moreover, it shows a great picture of a happy young boy wearing his colorful one-of-a-kind knit mittens.

Other Health / Wellness Knit and Crochet News:

Hyperbolic Crochet, Math, and a Craft Community

Because of the way that crochet builds one loop upon another, it's able to depict a wide range of different mathematical equations that are otherwise hard to show in the real world. For example, hyperbolic crochet – made infamous because of its use to create crochet coral reefs – reflects a mathematic principle. This article is about a college community crafting with math and science in mind.

Related: A Look at Arts Education for the Next Generation of Culture Makers mentions that LA students filled a classroom with handmade crochet, felt and beaded anatomy.

Celebrities Are Into Crochet Hats and Fashion

Knit and crochet are all over the fashion runways. An article on ten crochet hats highlights some favorites that celebrities like. For example, Bella Hadid and Ella Emhoff both sport crochet hats. Of course, if you can crochet, then you can make your own crochet hat instead! Still, it's fun to see how celebrities are styling their handcrafted items.

Related crochet and knitting news:

A Call For Fiber Arts to Support Drama Camps and Babies in NICU

This is an inspiring bit of knit and crochet news. It's a call for crafters to come together for two good causes. Knitters and crocheters are asked to collect pledges for how many crochet blankets and hats they can make. Then they're making them before May 15th. All monetary donations (pledges) will go to support children's summer theatre camps. And all of the crochet and items that are made will go to babies in NICU,

Related knit and crochet news:

Crochet Art in the Streets

And although not knit or crochet, you absolutely must check out: Artist Embroiders Polaroid Landscapes.

Fabulous Crafter: Happy 100th Birthday Betty!

Betty Goveia just celebrated her 100th birthday. She still knits and crochets blankets. Her advice to everyone, “go with the flow.”

Related: There are so many fabulous crafters out there. A recent article about a scientist studying COVID-19 is filled with jargon that isn't simple to understand. But we can all understand at the end when she says that she relaxes with all things yarn!

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Make Sure You Didn't Miss

Here's what was on the Marly Bird blog this week. Did you see it all?

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the latest knit and crochet news?

Honestly… there's SO much happening in the craft world, it's hard to keep up! This post is my way of bringing you the coolest links I find each week… think fashion, art, events, and even how crafting helps us heal. You'll find all sorts of neat stuff here!

Is crochet really a trend right now?

Yes! It's totally in the mainstream… did you know CNN even reported on Crochet TikTok? Apparently, watching people crochet online is super soothing and sustainable… plus, more and more people picked up their hooks during the pandemic. It's part of the slow fashion movement, which is pretty neat!

Can crafting help with stress?

Oh, absolutely! The article mentions how crochet can be really de-stressing through mindfulness… and there's even a story about an artist who says 20 minutes of crochet helps her think positively. It's amazing how our yarn crafts can be so healing, isn't it?

Are celebrities really wearing crochet hats?

You bet! Knit and crochet are popping up all over the fashion runways… you might even see celebs like Bella Hadid and Ella Emhoff sporting crochet hats. But hey, if you can crochet, you can totally make your own… which is way more fun, right?!

What's this about hyperbolic crochet?

So here's the thing… because of how crochet loops build on each other, it can actually show really cool mathematical equations! Hyperbolic crochet is one example… it's connected to the math behind crochet coral reefs. It's pretty fascinating how science and math meet our crafts!

Marly Bird’s BiCrafty Boot Camp: Team Thoughts on Month…

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Can you believe it's been over a month since we launched BiCrafty Boot Camp: Knitting Lessons for Crocheters? On one hand, we can't believe the time has gone so fast. On the other hand – WE ARE KNITTING NOW! Therefore, it does seem like a lot of time must have passed right? Sure, our knits and purls might not be perfect, yet. But we're getting there. We are learning how to knit. In fact, we are knitters. And we're so proud of how far we've come and how far you've come as well. Haven't joined BiCrafty Boot Camp, yet? It's not too late. Get the details here.

team thoughts on Month One of crocheters learning how to knit

What We've Learned in Month One

It's been one month since our first team update. At the time, we'd only had one knitting lesson. Nevertheless, we had learned a lot about knitting needles. Reminder: Signature Needle Arts is offering Marly Bird bootcampers a discount:

Get 10% off at Signature Needle Arts when you use promo code MARLYKNITS. Make sure it’s all caps. You can only use this code once per customer, during the length of BiCrafty Boot Camp. And it can’t be combined with other deals.

Other than that, all we really knew was that we were excited to get to start knitting. We've come so far in one month. Here are the Marly Bird BiCrafty Boot Camp Lessons we've had since then:

We've come so far! And even if you're not all the way caught up, you're doing great just the way you are.

Kathryn's Thoughts on Month One of BiCrafty Boot Camp

If you've been following along with the newsletters then you know that Kathryn has been struggling a little bit with learning to knit. She loves BiCrafty Boot Camp. However, the timing was rough for her. She sustained a terrible dog bite injury a few months ago and her hand isn't fully healed. Her second and third fingers of her left hand don't quite work right. And she discovered the hard way that if she practices knitting for too many hours in a row then her hands won't work for days. So she's had to take it slow and that was super frustrating at first.

Switching Up Knitting Needles

However, she had a turnaround this past week when she realized that slow and steady was a good thing for her hand. Kathryn is a very fast crocheter. She had been working with ChiaoGoo 5″ interchangeable circular metal needles. She liked them a lot but they're too fast for her beginner hands. She switched to ChiaoGoo 9″ straight bamboo needles. She loves them. Although many experienced knitters don't like straight needles, she found that the shape was perfect for the state of her hands right now. And she's loving the bamboo.

Knitting Slowly for Occupational Therapy

Bamboo needles are stickier than metal ones, which means everything moves slowly. That can be annoying for fast knitters, of course. However, Kathryn's found that intentionally slowing down is exactly what she needs to learn how to knit. So these needles are perfect. Once she switched to them, she started really finally getting the hang of the knit stitch.

Her work went from this:

beginner learning how to knit and making mistakes

To this:

learning how to knit garter stitch

More importantly, she's realized that the knitting can be an asset to her healing, rather than a detriment. If she knits for too long at once, then she re-injures her hand. However, if she knits very slowly and methodically, it actually helps with her hand's healing process. She has written about crochet and knitting as occupational therapy in her book Crochet Saved My Life. And here's more about knitting as occupational therapy.

Kathryn's Goals for Next Month

If you've looked ahead then you know that BiCrafty Boot Camp will cover increases and decreases, knit seed stitch, and even the start of cables in May. Kathryn's goals are:

  • Learn how to purl stitch. She's behind but she's not letting that stop her from following the process.
  • Practice the increases and decreases, even if only in knit stitch.
  • Try out some new knitting needles. We're focusing on sponsor Prym in May. We used ChiaoGoo in April, and we'll have a blog post up tomorrow covering our thoughts on all of their different needles.
  • Keep a positive attitude even when it gets challenging. And keep focusing on how knitting heals.

Cryssi's Thoughts on Month One

Did you read the Meet Cryssi post we shared this month? Get to know my awesome executive admin better through that! You've also seen her in some of the lives and the newsletters that you got this month. Cryssi has been ahead of the game, completing the projects as fast as I can share them. She loves learning how to knit. Here are some of her pieces:

learn how to knit stockinette stitch mug rugs

The Joy of Instant Gratification in Knitting

You might recall that as we started BiCrafty Boot Camp we switched from an original plan of making a week-by-week sampler scarf to doing smaller projects that would allow for instant gratification. As Cryssi shared in an early Boot Camper newsletter, that really works well for her. She added, “Having a finished washcloth in my hands this week made me want to knit more than ever before!”

Cryssi's Tools

We're all working with ChiaoGoo this month. We want to show you what each sponsor has to offer and they sent us so much great stuff to show you! Cryssi started off working with 24″ circular ChiaoGoo Bamboo Spin needles! She used Hobby Lobby I Love This cotton for the week two dishcloth pattern. She noted that it's fairly slippery for a cotton, so she loved the grip that bamboo knitting needles provided.

Later in the month she switched over to Lily Sugar ‘n Cream to make her mug rugs. She noted that it's not as slippery, so she took the chance and switched over to the 24″ circular ChiaoGoo Twist needles! It worked well for her. Plus she loves that sound of the needles clicking. It feels like the sound of a knitter, right?!

Cryssi's Favorite Tip

Cryssi noticed some comments in the Marly's Minions group about the struggle many people have using the left hand to move the yarn around the needle. She really emphasized that a big plus for her in learning continental knitting is that you can actually use your needle to “pick” the yarn, similar to the motion used when yarning over in crochet!

Plus, of course, you have to figure out what works for you. She says, “I've got really small hands – like child size lol – so purling looks different for me than how Marly shows it. I just use my left thumb to push the yarn down in the right spot.”

Cryssi's Goals for Next Month

Cryssi says, “WOW MONTH TWO! I am excited to continue to improve my tension and grip but also to branch out into learning new skills. I really hope that by the end of this month I'll have the muscle memory down so that I can focus on more fun aspects of knitting like color, design, and texture!”

Join Us in Learning How to Knit as Crocheters

We are all very excited about BiCrafty Boot Camp: Knitting Lessons for Crocheters. Being bicrafty is so much fun and we're thrilled that so many people are learning how to knit right alongside our team members. Remember to join our lives every other Thursday on YouTube. And share your work on Instagram with the #bicraftybootcamp hashtag and in the Marly's Minions Facebook Group.

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm a crocheter wanting to learn to knit… is this the right place?

Honestly… yes! This is all about the BiCrafty Boot Camp, where we're teaching crocheters how to knit. It's super fun to be bicrafty, and you can totally join in even if we're a little ways into the lessons. Just check out the details to get started!

What stitches have you learned in the first month of the boot camp?

So here's the thing… in just one month, we've covered the knit stitch, the garter stitch, the purl stitch (so we can do stockinette!), how to change colors, and even how to bury our ends. Plus, we're just starting to learn how to knit 2×2 ribbing!

My hands are a bit tricky right now, can I still learn to knit?

Yes! One of our team members, Kathryn, had some hand issues and found that switching to 9″ straight bamboo needles really helped her slow down and get the hang of the knit stitch. Bamboo is a bit stickier, which makes everything move slower… perfect for getting control!

I'm struggling with moving the yarn around the needle… any tips?

Oh, that's a common one! Cryssi, who is learning to knit, says that when knitting the continental way, you can use your needle to “pick” the yarn, kind of like how you yarn over in crochet. And remember, everyone's hands are different, so sometimes using your thumb to push the yarn down works best!

What kind of needles are you all using?

We're working with a few different sponsors! In April, we were using ChiaoGoo needles… Kathryn even switched to their straight bamboo ones. For May, we'll be focusing on Prym needles. It's neat to see how different needles feel and work!

Spring Crochet Inspiration: Susanna Bauer’s Crochet Leaf Art

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Are you looking for a little bit of crochet inspiration for spring? Of course, as far as patterns go there are plenty of roundups for Mother's Day crochet patterns, Memorial Day projects, and spring shawls. However, if you just want to gaze at something pretty that might inspire you to do something more innovative with your own work, then look no further than the upcoming art exhibition by Susanna Bauer. What she does with nature and crochet is truly amazing.

spring crochet inspiration

Who is Susanna Bauer?

Susanna Bauer is a fiber artist who merges the worlds of crochet and nature. She uses simple crochet stitches and yet her work is so innovative that it immediately captures the attention. Why? Because she repurposes found fallen natural leaves into art by crocheting directly onto and around them.

Bauer has been showing her art since 2008. She had her first solo show in 2013, according to the CV on her website. With each new collection of her work, she takes her unique process even further. She creates both 2d and 3d crochet leaf designs. Make sure that you take the time to explore her site to see all of her different work. It truly is some of the best spring crochet inspiration on the web! Notice that although her crocheted leaves make up the biggest percentage of her body of work, she also has crochet over stones and crochet added to wooden sticks.

Susanna Bauer's Crochet Leaf Art: How Does She Do It

She doesn't do anything in particular to strengthen the leaves. In other words, she doesn't apply some special glaze to solidify the leaves and make them stronger. She uses botany techniques to wash and dry them. Then she works very carefully to add intricate crochet lace directly to the leaves themselves. This really gives new meaning to working with tension in crochet. Of course, crocheters and knitters all know that tension makes a big difference when creating fabric. Just imagine the added factor of working with the soft or brittle organic nature of the leaf at the same time.

Susanna Bauer crochet leaf art

Crochet Inspiration: Spring Art Exhibit

Susanna Bauer is an artist. She uses the craft of crochet and her botany skills to create small works of art. As an artist, she displays her work in galleries. In fact, she has a spring 2021 gallery show in May/June at Le Salon Vert in Switzerland. If you happen to live there or know someone who does, visiting this crochet inspiration in person should definitely be on the calendar. After all, if it's as amazing as this viewed on the screen, just imagine having the opportunity to see all of the stitch detail in real life.

How to Use This Crochet Inspiration

If you're really creative then maybe you'll take this crochet inspiration and run with it. However, you don't have to actually go try to crochet on leaves in order use this inspiration. You might crochet a cozy for river rocks to create artistic paperweights. Perhaps this inspires you to look for spring crochet patterns for leaves, flowers, and other crochet appliques. Or maybe this simply makes you want to get outside and crochet while in nature. Let it inspire you in your own way!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Susanna Bauer?

So here's the thing… Susanna Bauer is a super talented fiber artist who combines crochet with nature! She takes found, fallen leaves and crochets right onto them, creating these incredible little pieces of art. She's been doing it since 2008 and creates both flat and 3D designs!

How does Susanna strengthen the leaves for her art?

Honestly… she doesn't do anything extra to strengthen them! She uses botany techniques to wash and dry the leaves, and then she carefully crochets directly onto them. It really makes you think about tension when you crochet, doesn't it?

Where can I see Susanna Bauer's crochet leaf art in person?

Yes! She had a spring 2021 gallery show in May/June at Le Salon Vert in Switzerland. If you happen to be nearby or know someone who is, it sounds like an amazing opportunity to see all the stitch details up close!

What if I can't crochet on leaves myself… how can I use this inspiration?

Oh, that's easy! You don't have to crochet on leaves to be inspired. Maybe it makes you want to crochet little cozies for river rocks, or perhaps you'll look for spring crochet patterns for leaves and flowers. Or maybe it just makes you want to grab your hook and go crochet outside!

Besides leaves, does Susanna crochet on anything else?

She sure does! While the crochet leaves are her most well-known work… she also has pieces where she crochets over stones and adds crochet to little wooden sticks. It's all so unique and inspiring!

How to Knit 2×2 Ribbing (Knitting Lessons for…

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Welcome to Lesson 5 of BiCrafty Boot Camp: Knitting Lessons for Crocheters. This week, we're going to expand our skills and learn how to knit 2×2 ribbing. But guess what? You already know what you need to know in order to knit ribbing!

How to Knit ribbing 2x2 for BiCrafty Boot Camp

BiCrafty Boot Camp To Date

Before we get into this week's lesson, let's catch up on what we've done so far in BiCrafty Boot Camp:

Many people have asked where they can find the Marly Bird live videos for BiCrafty Boot Camp. They're on the Marly Bird YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe and hit that like button.

You can also find all updated links, including the videos, as they become available by looking at the bottom of the master list in the main post here.

This Week's Lesson: How to Knit 2×2 Ribbing

This week we're going to learn how to knit 2×2 ribbing. In order to knit ribbing, you simply alternate knit stitches and purl stitches within the same row. You can make a variety of knit rib stitches. For example, if you knit then purl, knit then purl, all the way across the row then that's 1×1 knitting. As you can guess then, if you want to learn how to knit 2×2 ribbing, you'll be doing a knit two, purl two, knit two, purl two across the row. It's pretty straightforward.

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Crocheters Tips to Learn Knitting

Here are some of the things that you already know how to do as a crocheter that will help you learn how to knit 2×2 ribbing:

  • You probably already understand how ribbing affects the fabric that you're creating. You get more stretch than if you simply work in the same stitch across a whole row over and over again.
  • In crochet, you've probably alternated stitches within a row. Therefore, you can easily comprehend how to make different knit stitches within the same row. (In fact, you already did it if you made last week's mug rug pattern. You used stitch markers to mark off the different types of stitches, but you started the concept.)
  • Have you ever alternated a front loop and back loop stitch across a row? Or front post / back post stitches (for example, to make basketweave crochet patterns)? Then you get the concept of working one stitch, then working what's essentially its opposite stitch, and alternating across the row. Since knits and purls are basically opposites of each other, it's a similar concept.

How to Knit 2×2 Ribbing

As you can guess at this point, knitting 2×2 ribbing simply means you'll knit two, then purl two, knit two, then purl two. In patterns, you'll see this as K2, P2. (We'll learn more about reading knitting patterns soon but there are your first abbreviations to get used to since you know your knits and purls now.)

A pattern will typically have a row repeat of 4. So you might cast on 20 or 24 or 40, for example. Then you would k2, p2 across Row 1 and k2, p2 again across Row 2 and repeat for all of your rows. Obviously, you work 4 stitches (k2, p2) so that's why you cast on the multiple of 4. Alternatively, you might see a cast on that's a multiple of 4 + 2. In that case, you'll end each row with an extra two knit stitches, giving your left and right sides the same look.

Knit 2×2 ribbing is frequently used for hat brims and sweater hems. That should give you a sense of how stretchy the fabric typically is.

Knitter's Tips for Crocheters

It's very common when you first learn how to knit 2×2 ribbing for your stitches to be a little bit too loose, particularly on the purl stitches. Here's an easy fix for that:

BiCrafty Boot Camp Coffee Cup Sleeve Pattern

How to knit 2x2 ribbing coffee sleeve free pattern
Photo by Bootcamper Angela Manary!

The great thing about ribbing is that it gives you an elastic stretchy fabric. Therefore, instead of a mug rug, we're going to make a coffee cup cozy sleeve.

Cast on 36 stitches. We are using long-tail cast on in the video this week (shown below), but use knit cast on if you prefer that.

Knit 2, Purl 2 across each row until you have the sleeve height that you want (~3 inches).

Bind off. In the video, we cover how to bind off in pattern. In a regular bind off, you knit the entire last row. When you bind off in pattern, you continue the pattern (in this case, k2 p2) on the binding off row.

Whipstitch the two short ends together, which you probably know how to do from crochet.

Here's this week's live video:

Additional Patterns and Video Tutorials You’re Ready For

At this stage of BiCrafty Boot Camp, you might want to watch these extra videos:

And check out these knitting patterns:

  • Rise and Shine Arm Warmers. These do have an increase, which we haven't covered yet. But for you ambitious now-knitters out there, you might be able to handle it if you do your research. You already know all the stitches – it's stockinette and the 2×2 you learned here.
  • Beginner Knit Hat. Similarly, there's a bit of decreasing on this hat, which we'll learn in a few lessons. But if you're ready to do your research and jump ahead, it's otherwise just a k2 p2 pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2×2 ribbing in knitting?

2×2 ribbing alternates two knit stitches and two purl stitches all the way around… K2, P2, K2, P2, repeat. The result is a fabric with wider, more pronounced ribs than 1×1 ribbing and excellent stretch. It's one of the most commonly used patterns for sweater hems, cuffs, and hat brims. The fabric folds at the rib transitions and snaps back beautifully after stretching. Once you can see the rib pattern building in your fabric, the K2/P2 sequence guides you visually without constant counting.

This is Lesson 5 for crocheters learning to knit… should I complete earlier lessons first?

Ideally yes! The BiCrafty Bootcamp knitting lessons are designed sequentially. By Lesson 5, you should already know the basic knit and purl stitches, working in the round, and the foundational techniques from earlier lessons. If you already have some knitting background and specifically want to learn 2×2 ribbing, this lesson can stand alone as a technique tutorial. But the full series is the most effective path for a crocheter building knitting skills from the ground up.

How is 2×2 ribbing different from 1×1 ribbing?

The main difference is the scale of the rib columns! 1×1 ribbing alternates individual knit and purl stitches, creating fine, dense ribbing. 2×2 ribbing alternates pairs, creating more pronounced, wider ribs with a bolder visual effect. 2×2 is slightly stretchier than 1×1 in many yarns because the wider columns have more capacity to expand and contract. 2×2 is also easier to read as you work… those pairs of knits and pairs of purls are visually obvious in the fabric, making it easier to stay on pattern.

What is 2×2 ribbing best used for?

Everything that needs a stretchy, polished edge! Sweater hems and cuffs. Hat brims. Sock cuffs. Necklines and collar edges. Waistbands. Any place in a garment where you want the fabric to grip and return to shape. 2×2 ribbing is the most commonly used ribbing for hat brims in the round… many popular hat patterns specify 2×2 ribbing for its combination of stretch, visual appeal, and ease of execution. If you learn one ribbing pattern, 2×2 is probably the most useful choice.

How many stitches do I need for 2×2 ribbing to work?

Your stitch count needs to be a multiple of 4 for 2×2 ribbing to work out evenly all the way around. If you're working flat, you can also start and end mid-repeat if you want the rib columns to mirror on each side. When working in the round (like for a hat), a multiple of 4 is essential for a clean, continuous rib that matches up when the round joins. If your pattern is designed for 2×2 ribbing, the cast-on count is already calculated correctly. If you're improvising, always cast on a multiple of 4.

Knit and Crochet for Mom

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I love to make handmade items for the people who are special in my life. And who is more special than Mom? Whether your mom is your biological mom or someone who simply plays a mom role in your life, she certainly deserves something sweet that tells her you enjoy putting time into making her happy. That's why today I've rounded up all of the past Mother's Day knit and crochet posts from this blog. Plus I've included some fresh links to some of the best things to knit or crochet for Mom. They're all rich in Mother's Day gift ideas that will make the moms out there feel loved.

Marly and Marly's Mom in a collage of images of them together

Meet Marly's Mom

Before we get into the patterns, I just had to remind you that a few years back I did a whole series of YouTube knitting lessons where I taught my mom how to knit. So many people have said that they loved this series. Of course, the point is that you can learn to knit alongside my mom, step by step. For that reason, these videos are the perfect compliment to the BiCrafty Boot Camp: Knitting Lessons for Crocheters happening right now. (It's not too late to join in; get the details here.) However, what people really loved the most was meeting my mom. And seeing the banter between us.

Here's the first video in that series if you want a glimpse. And you can find the rest free on YouTube).

59 Free Mother's Day Patterns (Knit and Crochet)

59 Mother's Day Patterns to Knit, Crochet and Craft

If you're looking for free Mother's Day knit and crochet patterns then look no further than this recent post. We rounded up nearly five dozen different patterns that are perfect for Mother's Day crafting.

Some favorites include:

  • an eyeglasses case
  • the classic “mom” bookmark (which gives you a chance to practice filet crochet)
  • five different Mother's Day knit and crochet flower bouquet patterns.

That post also links to other Mother's Day knit and crochet and yarn projects that are available here on the site. Those include:

More Knit and Crochet for Mom from My Favorite Designers

Of course, my blog isn't the only one that offers great Mother's Day knit and crochet ideas. (Although this is the only one where you can get to know my own great Mom!) Here are some of the recent, wonderful knit and crochet roundups from other designer's blogs:

Of course, every single Mom is unique. Your mom might be completely nontraditional. However, there's almost certainly a pattern out there for her. Whether she's a Star Wars fanatic, collects unicorns, or is obsessed with being eco-friendly, there's a crafter's approach to gifting for her.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find a bunch of free patterns for Mom?

Oh, you are in luck! There's a post called “59 Free Mother’s Day Patterns (Knit and Crochet)” that has nearly five dozen different ideas… I even linked to a few other roundups with even more great choices!

Can I really learn to knit from videos on this site?

Yes! Honestly, Marly has a whole series of YouTube knitting lessons where she taught her own mom… It's step-by-step and perfect if you're just starting out!

What if my mom isn't super traditional?

Don't worry… Marly says there's almost certainly a pattern out there for her. Whether she's into Star Wars, unicorns, or being eco-friendly, there's a way for crafters to make her the perfect gift!

Are there ideas for gifts that don't involve knitting or crochet?

You betcha! There's a link to a post called “An Easy Mother’s Day Yarn Project” that requires no knit or crochet skills… It sounds like a really fun one to make with the grandkids!

Where can I find out more about Marly and her designs?

Well, here's the thing… Marly is a knitwear and crochet designer and yarn addict… She's all about helping you learn how to knit and crochet in a way that's fun and approachable, and you can learn more about her on her “Meet Marly” page!