If you’re looking for a cozy and easy knit blanket pattern, good news, you’ve come to the right place! Made on the bias using simple stitches with easy increases and decreases, this chunky knit blanket will become your new go-to for baby shower gifting. Simple garter stitch stripes adorn a smooth stockinette stitch background creating an effortlessly textured end result.  As always, the free pattern will remain here on the blog forever. Click here if you’d like an ad-free and easy to read PDF. (Scroll to the bottom of this post for your FREE PDF download for a limited time!) Inspiration The inspiration for this design came from the stitch pattern in…

The inspiration for this center out knit blanket pattern came from my desire to make easy but modern designs. I very much enjoy using only basic stitches to create designs that really stand out and can become timeless classics. I’ve come to the conclusion recently that I love knitting blankets. This is actually the third free knit blanket pattern I’ve released this year! Scroll just a little further for links to my other simple knit blanket patterns. The free version of this pattern is available below or click HERE to purchase a downloadable, ad-free PDF version of this pattern. Looking for crochet blanket patterns? Click here to see all of…

Click HERE to purchase an ad-free, easy-to-read PDF copy of your pattern. If you’re not already a newsletter subscriber, click HERE to sign up now to receive a free PDF pattern of your choice. Plus get a discount on PDF copies of newly released patterns in the future. Don’t worry, the free version will always remain here! If you love this pattern, check out 15 Best Free Knitting Blanket Patterns for Beginners for more blanket knitting inspiration. Introduction My husband and I have been together for 8 years and this easy chunky knit blanket pattern is the first big project I’ve made for him. So naturally it had to be named after…

To download your FREE PDF click here. Introduction The Teddy Bear Blanket is a beginner friendly blanket pattern that works up quickly using double strands of bulky weight yarn. The secret to the extra squishy texture is larger knitting needles. Using a simple 4 row repeat and only knit and purl stitches, you’ll have a squishy, snuggly, cuddly blanket in no time. Pattern is written in 5 sizes. About the Yarn Now I know the yarn I used was discontinued, BUT, I’ve created a list of some amazing yarns that would be great for this blanket. I used double strands of bulky weight yarn and you can substitute a single…

To download your FREE PDF click here. Introduction As much as I wish my little corner of the internet was making me a full-time income, it’s not yet. I do work at home though, which I enjoy very much. Sometimes when I’m in meetings that I don’t need to present or speak a lot in, I’ll have a knit or crochet project to work on while I’m listening. I was sitting at my desk one day and wanted to make something small to break up the larger projects I’m working on (I love making blankets!). I had this large cake of Bernat Handicrafter on my desk already and thought “I’m…

If you love knitting bags, you’ve come to the right place. Today I’ve got an awesome new knitting bag pattern free to share with you today! The Blair Bag is the bag of your dreams and will make a great addition to your collection of handmade bags.  Knitting (or crocheting) bags is a great and stylish alternative to using plastic grocery bags. I love taking this market tote bag to the grocery store or farmer’s market.  Looking for crochet bag patterns?  Check out Free Crochet Bag Pattern Roundup for free crochet bag patterns! To download your FREE PDF click here. Inspiration The inspiration for the Blair Bag came from my Not Your Granny’s Beach…

The Softly Angled Headband is the perfect beginner knitting project. Simple increases and decreases create an easy and fun eyelet edging to create a cute a functional headband for all seasons.

Do you know what a dickey is? I've designed this chunky knit version with intention to be super cozy but still stylish for the winter months.

Inspiration Do you know what I love most about the maker community? All of the amazing people I’ve ‘met’ (some in real life too!). And Christine @buttercupcreates is certainly no exception. So, naturally, when I placed my first yarn order with her and she asked if I wanted some extra to design with, I didn’t hesitate for a second in saying yes! She’s an amazing lady, you guys, and if you haven’t discovered her yet you should definitely go check out her page and her Etsy shop! About The Yarn Now, a little bit about this gorgeous yarn (and the design, of course).  I chose the colorway ‘Scotch’ and it…

**This post is not for the pattern itself.  The pattern can be found on Darn Good Yarn’s website here.**  **Use code YarniqueBlog15 for a discount on your Darn Good Yarn purchase!** I want to start by saying I absolutely loved working with Darn Good Yarn for the first time! This was also my first time working with 100% wool yarn and it’s so thick and cozy, making it perfect for this hooded cowl I designed. Playing around with different stitches with this yarn was fun and frustrating at the same time.  I always find myself wanting to use complex or interesting stitches but when swatching with this yarn it practically screamed…