It's a Stitch Up


Easy knitting patterns

Aduki Hat

Aduki Hat

By Suzie Blackman, 14 February 2010

A slouchy, garter stitch hat in an easy, two-colour stripe and slip-stitch pattern. Suitable for novice knitters familiar with knit and purl.

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iPhone cosy

Free pattern: iPhone cosy

By Suzie Blackman, 22 June 2009

An iPhone cover in 4 ply / sock yarn, knitted in the round in a textured stitch.

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Ruffle lace scarf

Free pattern: Ruffle lace scarf

By Suzie Blackman, 5 November 2008

Wrap up warm in this soft, girly scarf in medium-weight mohair. The scarf is knitted lengthways in purl ridges, with ruffles are created using simple yarn-over increases.

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Stash-buster cushion

Free pattern: Stash-buster cushion

By Suzie Blackman, 6 October 2008

This is a great way to use up aran-weight leftovers from other projects. Each coloured row used no more than 5g of yarn. The front of the cushion cover is knitted in an slip-stitch pattern which is easy and fun. Instructions are given for a fabric back with zip fastening.

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