Easy Sock Knitting
Sock Knitting for Beginners
Are you interested in learning how to knit socks? Looking for easy sock knitting patterns? Have you ever seen someone knitting a sock and wondered why they would bother? I'll discuss the basics of knitting socks: sock yarn and needles, both double pointed and circular, the parts of a hand-knit sock, ans also provide links to many sock patterns, both easy and beginner sock knitting patterns, and more challenging patterns. Along the way, I hope you learn why people knit socks and why you might...

Free Knitting & Crochet Patterns
A guide to websites with free knitting & crochet patterns
Knitting and crocheting are great, creative hobbies and there are lots of free patterns available on the internet. Whether you want sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, socks or toys, the perfect free pattern is out there. This lens is a collection of links to free pattern websites, with some of my favorites highlighted.

Sesame street knitting patterns
Free sesame street knitting patterns
I loved watching sesame street as a wee one and love these free sesame street knitting patterns just as much. Lots of cute sesame street knitting charts to choose from perfect for knitting sweaters, bags, blankets, hats and much more. All the patterns are amazing but I really really love the knit oscar the grouch hat, he's so cute. Photo (CC 2.0) **New sesame street knitting patterns added 1 Apr 2012

How to Knit a Mitten -- or Two
Knitting Books & Patterns for Mittens
As I write, summer is turning to fall in New England. Soon the snow will be flying, chilly hands will want mittens. For us knitters, it's time to get out the double pointed needles, find some wool, and get to work. It's mitten knitting season again. In this article, I'll be reviewing books about how to knit mittens, mitten patterns, and adding some helpful tips I've learned during my years of mitten, and other knitting. Fish Mittens, my own design