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“Do you think knitted items look great?” The idea that you can create something to play with, wear, or decorate your home from something that resembles a piece of string is astounding! Knitting, which has been around for centuries, is not just for old ladies wiling away their free time.
Since the Covid pandemic locked people indoors to prevent disease spreading, all crafting has seen a revival, especially knitting. But knitting is a skill that is so versatile that it can be used anywhere in the home. The best part is that it is cheap and easily available.
We created our patterns to help these people understand pattern instructions because let’s face it, some patterns are so difficult that you don’t know you have gone wrong until it’s too late, and then it all has to be unpicked, which is very frustrating! Our patterns have step-by-step instructions and pictures at each stage, making them beginner-friendly with image tips.
Charity heart
The charity heart pattern is exciting because it includes all the instructions with pictures, and it is cost-effective because it is free. You can make up to 15 hearts from a single ball of wool/yarn that only uses 19 meters. You would need stuffing and a needle to sew up, but this could be from a new polyester pillow. The great thing about this pattern is that you can complete it on two knitting needles in one go.
Other patterns require you to knit a front and a back, but we know that you want something easier than that! A great tip when making these hearts is to turn them wrong way around when sewing them up so that the flat knitted sides are together, and then over sew around the edges. Leave around 1 inch, 3 cm open at the bottom peak (the V of the heart) to turn the heart inside out and reveal the ‘right side’ while hiding all your sewing.
Poppy Wash Bag
The poppy wash bag contains all the step-by-step instructions and pictures you need to create a great bag for your ‘bathroom holiday essentials.’ The bag whips up in no time, and you could do this whilst watching TV or listening to an audiobook. There are no stitches to count, only to complete the row with slip stitches to insert your i-cord. To thread through the cord, tie one end of the loose thread from the cord to your knitting needle and use it as the needle to thread through the holes created by your slip stitches.
Pride headband
The great thing about the Pride headband is that it is simple and meets the need for rainbow pride colours while also being very adaptable to customize it to the colours you like, such as block colours or just 2 or 3 of your favourites. A good tip is to measure the head you are making the headband for and detract 20 to 25% from the measurements. Make your band this size as it allows for a comfy fit around the head. Try on your model of choice and adjust accordingly because tastes vary, and everyone’s head is not the same size.
