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Super-Bulky Placemat – Free Knitting Pattern

Completed Super-Bulky Placemat from the Free Knitting Pattern in Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Bluegrass a teal blue color.

This super-bulky knit placemat is intentionally designed as a first knitting project and has been used successfully by kids and adult beginners learning to knit. The pattern limits techniques to one stitch (garter stitch), uses a flat rectangular shape, and works with thick yarn so stitches are easy to see and common beginner mistakes are avoided. There is no shaping, no stitch pattern changes, and no decisions to make once you begin knitting.

This article explains how to knit a super-bulky placemat, with step-by-step instructions suitable for complete beginners. You will knit a simple rectangle in garter stitch (knit every row), then bind off and weave in your ends to create a sturdy, usable placemat.

Super-Bulky knit placemat on wooden table with white plate and silverware next to matching knit coaster and mug.

On this page: About · Materials · Gauge · Printable PDF · Instructions · Care · Sharing

About This Super-Bulky Knit Placemat

The super-bulky placemat is Project 2 in the guided kids’ lessons here at PurlsAndPixels.

This placemat is designed to feel simple and doable. You will repeat the knit stitch over and over, and the fabric will grow quickly because the yarn is thick. When you are done, you will have a sturdy placemat you can use at the table, for crafts, or as a cozy landing spot for snacks and hot cocoa.

This pattern is knit flat in garter stitch (knit every row). There is no shaping, no color changes, and no tricky steps. It is a great way to practice tension and learn how to make neat edges.

Materials

Knitting Needles

16-inch (41 cm) long US No. 13 (9 mm) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Yarn

Two 106-yard (6-ounce) skein of super-bulky (No. 6) yarn* (shown in Wool-Ease Thick and Quick by Lion Brand Yarn “Bluegrass”), in your choice of color).

  • One placemat uses approximately 123.7 yards (7.0 oz. or 1.2 skeins)

*Weights estimated with Wool Ease Thick & Quick by Lion Brand Yarn; other yarn weights may vary.

Notions

Gauge

10 stitches x 18 rows = 4 x 4 inches in Garter Stitch on No. 13 (9.0 mm) needles. Gauge is typically measured in stockinette stitch, but this project uses garter stitch throughout, so gauge is measured in garter stitch to reflect the finished fabric. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Abbreviations

k = knit

Skills used

This super-bulky knit placemat is a great first flat project because it is simple, fast, and easy to see as it grows.

To make the super-bulky knit placemat, you’ll only need to know how to:

If you need help, there are instructions and video tutorials here on PurlsAndPixels for every step you’ll take.

This placemat is knit in garter stitch, which means you will knit every stitch in every row. Repeating the same motion over a wide piece like this is a great way to build confidence and get comfortable with even tension across the row.

Try to keep your stitches snug, but not tight. They should slide easily on the needle so you can insert your needle into each loop without forcing it. This pattern is a simple place to practice finding that balance.

Want to knit along with me? I’ve linked a video lesson that shows the full project from cast on to finishing. 🧶

Finished teal super-bulky knit placemat posed haphazardly in the snow.

Prefer to knit offline?

This pattern is free to read below, but if you’d rather print it or save it for later, I’ve created a clean, ad-free PDF version for you.

  • Includes complete, row-by-row instructions
  • Easy to print or use on your tablet
  • Supports my small business 💖
Download the Super-Bulky Placemat Pattern PDF – $9.99
Super-Bulky Placemat Knitting Pattern PDF download cover page.

Instructions: Super-Bulky Knit Placemat

(12 inches [30.48 cm] x 18 inches [45.72 cm] or desired length)

Use the long tail cast on. Knit flat, turning after each row.

Row 1: Cast on 30 stitches. (30 stitches) Turn.

Rows 2 – 84: k 30. (30 stitches) Turn. [Work should measure approximately 18 inches at this point.]

Row 85: Bind off loosely.

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch (20.32-cm) tail, and pull through. Weave in ends. Block if desired.

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Printable version of this free knitting pattern

Get the PDF version of this Super-Bulky Placemat Knitting Pattern.

Care

If you use the materials called for in the pattern, your final product will be machine washable. To keep your placemats looking their best, hand wash or machine wash separately on delicate cycle in cold water. Lay flat to dry. 

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A piece of pizza sits on a white plate on top of the kids' knit placemat in teal on a purple table.

Copyright, Sharing, and Selling Finished Items

©2026, Liz Chandler of PurlsAndPixels.

This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell handmade items created using this pattern. Do not copy this pattern and distribute it. If you’d like to share the pattern, refer your friends to my website, purlsandpixels.com so they may obtain a copy.

If you find any errors or have any questions, email purlsandpixels@gmail.com and I will do my best to help.

I’d love to see your finished work! Tag your photos with @PurlsAndPixels on Twitter or Instagram.

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Kids’ Knitting Tools

Kids' knitting tools displayed - super-bulky yarn, circular knitting needles, measuring tape and scissors.

As a new knitter, you’ll discover an exciting world of yarn and knitting needles. To keep things simple, we are going to start with just one type of yarn and one pair of knitting needles. They will be the perfect set of kids’ knitting tools to learn the basics and make all five knitting projects.

The knitting tools for kids and beginners looking for a fast project are extra-thick yarn and knitting needles, plus a few small gadgets to help finish up. Use the affiliate links here to shop on Amazon or you can usually find these knitting supplies at your favorite local yarn shop.

Kids' knitting lessons start with super-bulky yarn and US No. 13 needles, shown here on a wood-grain table.

Yarn

The thickest, squishiest yarn that is still easy to handle is called “super-bulky” or “No. 6” yarn on the label. This fluffy string knits up in a flash. Here, we will use Wool-Ease Thick & Quick by Lion Brand Yarn. I worked in the color “Bluegrass,” but there are lots of choices. Choose your favorite! You will need seven balls of yarn to make every pattern in the Kids’ Knitting Guide. Or start with one ball of yarn for your first project.

Knitting Needles

Each yarn size has knitting needle sizes that match. For our super-bulky yarn, we’ll use a thicker needle. The size of needles is shown on the package with a US number and millimeter number. To learn with this series, look for a needle that is labeled US 13 (9 mm).

Instead of using the two sticks you might imagine when you think of knitting needles, we are going to use a “circular knitting needle.” This knitting needle has a bendy cable between the two pointy sticks. It will let you knit both flat things, like scarves, and round things, like hats. The cords can be long or short. For now, choose a circular needle that is 16 inches (41 cm) long.

The last thing you’ll need to choose from a knitting needle is material. They often come in metal, wood, and bamboo. When you’re learning, choose bamboo. It helps keep your yarn from slipping off your needles. Plus, it’s a little quieter to work with.

Super-Bulky Wool-Ease Thick & Quick by Lion Brand Yarn in the color Bluegrass (a teal and blue combination) held in hands with a circular knitting needle.

Other Kids’ Knitting Tools

Now that you have yarn and needles, you’ll just need a few more small tools.

A measuring tape is helpful for your whole project. You’ll measure your yarn and your knitting projects to make sure they are the right size.

A stitch marker is a small ring that you can slip onto your knitting needles. This will help you keep track of where you are in your knitting projects.

Darning needles look like big sewing needles, but they are not sharp. These let you sew the yarn ends back into the knitting project. Make sure you get a darning needle with a large opening (called the needle “eye”) for our big yarn.

Scissors clip the leftover yarn away. These are make just for kids, but all scissors are sharp! (Kids, be careful and adults, make sure you help or supervise.)

Below, you’ll find a complete shopping list. Gather your tools and we can start knitting!

Your First Knitting Shopping List 🧶

  1. One ball of Wool-Ease Thick & Quick by Lion Brand Yarn in your choice of color. (Shown in the color “Bluegrass.”)
  2. One circular knitting needle that is 16 inches (41 cm) long in size US 13 (9mm). (Shown in Clover Takumi brand bamboo needles.)
  3. One measuring tape.
  4. One large stitch marker. (Shown in ChiaoGoo brand circle stitch markers.)
  5. One large-eye darning needle.
  6. One pair of scissors.
Kids' first knitting supplies for lessons laid on table: Wool-Ease Thick And Quick super-bulky yarn in "Lagoon" blue, bamboo knitting needles US No 13 (9mm), soft measuring tape, darning needle, stitch marker, and sewing scissors.

Next

Find your first knitting pattern. Here we will make a coaster. Open the coaster pattern, and also open your first lesson: Making Your First Stitch. (available next week) The lessons will teach you how to use a pattern and make your first knitted thing.

This will be fun! Let’s get started.

Your First Pattern: Knit Coaster
Start Lesson 2: Making Your First Stitch (coming soon)

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Kids’ Knitting Guide

Kids can learn to knit from the Kids' Knitting Corner knitting guide at PurlsAndPixels with fast cozy projects by Liz Chandler.

Step-by-step knitting lessons for kids 🧶

Hi, friends! Do you want to make your own awesome stuff? Did you know that with just one set of knitting needles and some fluffy yarn, you can create all sorts of fantastic things? That’s knitting. And I know you’re going to love it!

Knitting is a way to make fabric by looping yarn with two needles, one stitch at a time. In Kids’ Knitting Corner, you’ll learn how to knit step by step, starting with your very first stitch.

A boy knitting by the window learning to knit with super-bulky yarn with Liz Chandler's PurlsAndPixels Knitting Lessons.

What You’ll Learn Here

Start with Lesson 1 below. I’ll add the next lessons to this page as they’re published, so you can come back here for the next step.

In this cozy corner, we will start right at the beginning. Together, we will:

  • Lesson 1: Choose your tools (yarn and needles)
  • Lesson 2: Make a slipknot (your first stitch)
  • Lesson 3: Put stitches on the needles (cast on)
  • Lesson 4: Turn your needles over (to make flat things)
  • Lesson 5: Learn the knit stitch (the thing you’ll do most)
  • Lesson 6: Take your project off the needles (almost finished)
  • Lesson 7: Knit in a circle (this makes hats and toys without sewing)
  • Lesson 8: Take a circular project off the needles (so close to done)
  • Lesson 9: Get rid of any loose strings (all done!)

If you are anything like me, you’ll want to be done and use your project as quickly as you can. So, in these lessons you’ll knit with super-bulky yarn. This big, squishy yarn makes fluffy projects that will be finished in a flash.

Kids' knitting lessons start with super-bulky yarn and US No. 13 needles, shown here outside held in front of a blue sky.

What You’ll Knit First

We will use this big yarn to let us learn more quickly, too. Every project you knit gives you a new skill. And the bigger the yarn, the faster the project. By the time you knit through this series, you will be able to make:

Kids' knitting projects on wooden table - coaster, placemat, scarf, hats, and a candy toy knitted in blue and teal super-bulky yarn.

Get Started

This is going to be fun! Start your first lesson: let’s pick out your yarn!

Start Lesson 1: Choose Your Tools

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When Something Looks Wrong in Your Knitting

My knitting looks wrong. What do I do? Don't rip it all out. Get Liz Chandler's Guide to fixing common knitting mistakes.

(And How to Fix Knitting Mistakes Without Starting Over)

Something is twisted. It is not stretching right. Your knitting just looks… weird.

You will make mistakes knitting. But don’t let that be the reason you put the whole basket in the closet and walk away forever.

Most knitting mistakes can be fixed. If you are new to knitting, the Learn to Knit section walks through the basics from the very beginning.

This article explains what you are usually seeing when something looks wrong, how knitted fabric actually behaves, and how to decide what to do next without undoing hours of work. It focuses on recognition and judgment rather than step-by-step repairs.

Knitted scarf with a dropped stitch that let a column of knitting drop - a mistake that can be fixed.

Most Knitting Does Not Need Immediate Fixing

When something looks off, it is easy to assume you have done something wrong and need to correct it immediately.

In practice, most things that look wrong in knitting are not urgent.

Knitted fabric is made of interlocking loops. Those loops support each other. While the work is still on the needles, the fabric often looks less even and less stable than it will once finished.

Uneven stitches, loose edges, and small visual inconsistencies are common. They often resolve themselves with continued knitting, blocking, or simple wear, and they do not weaken the fabric.

In many cases, the correct response is to keep knitting.

A knit scarf on the windowsill in front of mountain landscape shows how uneven tension can look like a mistake that needs to be ripped out. It does not: just block when finished.

Rows and Columns: How Knitting Actually Works

Although knitting is worked across the needles in rows, the fabric itself is built in vertical columns.

This infographic shows how knitting creates a fabric made of columns and rows.

Most true knitting mistakes exist in a single column of stitches rather than across an entire row.

Understanding this changes how you approach fixing problems and makes it easier to use targeted techniques instead of starting over. You are rarely repairing the whole project. You are usually working with one narrow section of fabric.

Because of this structure, many issues can be corrected later, or left alone entirely, if they do not affect the strength or function of the fabric.

Two Questions to Ask Before You Fix Anything

When you notice something that looks wrong, pause and ask:

  • Does this affect the structure of the fabric?
  • Will this continue to bother me if I leave it alone?

If the answer to both questions is no, continuing to knit is the best choice.

If the answer to either question is yes, the issue can usually be corrected by working to the column where it occurred, rather than undoing large sections of work. Many of these fixes are covered step by step in the Fix Knitting Mistakes lessons.

Why You Rarely Need to Rip Back Rows

Many knitters are taught that fixing a mistake means undoing rows (“frogging“) until the problem disappears.

While that approach works, it is often unnecessary.

Techniques such as knitting backward one stitch at a time (“tinking”) or dropping down a column to fix a stitch (“laddering down“) allow you to correct issues without starting over. If you want detailed, step-by-step instructions for specific fixes, my Fix Knitting Mistakes lessons walk through those techniques in depth.

Knowing that these options exist makes knitting feel less fragile and gives you more control over your work.

Many knitting mistakes can be fixed by laddering down to the problem and using a crochet hook to fix the column.

Confidence Comes From Knowing What You Are Looking At

Experienced knitters are not people who avoid mistakes. They are people who can recognize what they are seeing and decide whether action is needed.

That skill develops with practice and with an understanding of how knitted fabric behaves, rather than from memorizing instructions.

A Practical Next Step

If you find yourself pausing mid-row to decide whether something needs fixing, having a simple reference nearby can help.

I put together a one-page Knitting Troubleshooter that outlines common situations, what they usually mean, and how to decide what to do next. You can find the Knitting Troubleshooter here if you want a printable reference to keep nearby. It is meant for the moment when you are holding your needles and thinking, “Is this a problem, or can I keep going?” It is designed to sit beside you while you knit and support your decision-making in the moment.

This article may be enough for some knitters. Others find it helpful to have a reference nearby so they can keep working without second-guessing each stitch or stopping to search for answers.

Printed copy of the PDF Knitting Troubleshooter in front of a window and winter mountain scene and a lavender knit scarf.

The goal is the same either way: continue knitting, learn as you go, and finish the projects you start.

Knitting becomes easier when it stops feeling fragile.

Most of the time, your work is sound.

Up Next

Now that you know something in your knitting needs fixing, find more detailed step-by-step lessons on how to spot and fix some of the most common knitting mistakes: twisted, sipped, and dropped stitches.

Learn to spot and fix simple knitting mistakes with this lesson from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Uneven tension can make it look like your knitting has mistakes. Don’t rip it out. Just keep practicing. In this lesson, we will learn how to make stitching more even by improving knitting tension.

Learn how to improve your knitting tension to avoid loose stitches and holes in your knits - a knitting lesson from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels

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Learn to Crochet

Learn to crochet with free online crochet lessons from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Learn to Crochet Online with Free Crochet Lessons from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels

If you’ve been curious about crochet, you’re in the right place. Crochet is a hands-on skill built one loop at a time, using a hook, yarn, and a bit of patience. From blankets and accessories to everyday home items, crochet lets you make practical things while learning as you go. This page serves as the home base for crochet resources at PurlsAndPixels as the lesson library develops.

Crochet does not need to feel overwhelming. Whether you are a true beginner or picking your hook back up after a break, these lessons are designed to be clear, friendly, and easy to follow as you build confidence stitch by stitch.

📘 Prefer Learning with Printable Patterns?

While the full crochet lesson library is still coming together, you can absolutely start stitching right away. My crochet patterns are written with beginners in mind and walk you through each row and repeat so you can build skills while making something useful and enjoyable.

See the Crochet Patterns

🧶 Choosing a Crochet Style

Before you start, you will want to decide how you prefer to hold your hook and manage your yarn. Many crocheters use either a “knife” grip or a “pencil” grip, and the working yarn can be held in whichever hand gives you smooth, comfortable tension. There is no single correct way to crochet. Comfort and happy stitches matter most.

Learn to crochet with free crochet lessons from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

💡 New to Crochet? Start Here

  • Go step-by-step. You do not need to master everything in one day.
  • Practice is normal. Repeating the same stitch a bunch of times is how your hands learn.
  • You will surprise yourself. The first chain is the hardest, and it gets easier from there.

As new crochet lessons are published, they will be added here in a clear order so you always know what to learn next.

The Learn to Crochet Index

This page will grow into the complete learn-to-crochet curriculum used throughout PurlsAndPixels. The lessons will be intentionally organized and will build naturally from foundational skills to more advanced techniques. If you are new to crochet, starting at the top and working your way down will give you a thorough, confident understanding of crochet from first stitch to finished projects.

Use this section as your learning roadmap. As new tutorials go live, I will add them here in a beginner-friendly sequence, along with both written instructions and videos.

🧵 Crochet Foundations (Start Here)

These are the core skills that everything else in crochet builds on. Once you are comfortable with these, most beginner patterns will make sense.

  • Choosing yarn and hooks for crochet (lesson coming soon)
  • How to hold a crochet hook comfortably (lesson coming soon)
  • Making a slip knot (lesson coming soon)
  • Chain stitch (your first crochet stitch)

➕ Basic Crochet Stitches

After you can chain comfortably, these stitches form the backbone of beginner crochet projects.

  • Single crochet (sc)
  • Half double crochet (hdc)
  • Double crochet (dc)
  • Counting stitches and rows

(Individual stitch tutorials will be linked here as they are published.)

📐 Reading Crochet Patterns

Learning how to read a crochet pattern turns written instructions into real projects.

  • How crochet patterns are written
  • Common crochet abbreviations
  • Understanding repeats, rows, and rounds

🧶 Beginner Crochet Projects

These projects are designed to reinforce the basics while giving you something useful to show for your time.

  • Simple dishcloths and washcloths
  • Easy scarves and rectangles
  • First blanket-style projects

Patterns and tutorials will be added here as they go live.

🚀 Next Steps in Crochet

Once the foundations feel comfortable, you can begin expanding your skills.

  • Working in rows vs. rounds
  • Increasing and decreasing stitches
  • Joining new yarn
  • Finishing and weaving in ends

New lessons are added in order as they are completed, so this page can continue to serve as your central crochet reference over time.

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Settle in and start your first stitches. You’ve got this!

– Liz

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The Ingredient Kitchen

Pantry staples and basic cooking ingredients, including flour, eggs, and milk, used to cook from scratch.

Learn to cook real meals from ingredients.

The Ingredient Kitchen is a structured guide for learning how to cook from ingredients. It’s designed for people who were never formally taught how cooking works and want a clear, practical place to start.

This page serves as the complete index for The Ingredient Kitchen lessons. The guide focuses on fundamentals: how ingredients function, how meals are built, and how to turn what you have into food you can cook with confidence.

Chopped carrots and celery on a cutting board with a kitchen knife, prepared as basic cooking ingredients.

New to Cooking? Start Here

  • Go step by step. You do not need to learn everything in one day.
  • Start with ingredients you recognize. Familiar food builds confidence.
  • Practice beats perfection. Repeating simple meals is how you build skill.

Want a simple checklist to track your progress? Download the Ingredient Kitchen Skills Progress Sheet.

Start Here: Learn to Cook from Ingredients

These lessons are meant to be followed in order. Each one builds on the last and introduces a manageable piece of the larger system. You don’t need prior experience. You don’t need special equipment. You just need ingredients and a willingness to practice.

New lessons are added over time. This page always reflects the complete Ingredient Kitchen sequence.

Step One: The Core Idea (Start Here)

Lesson 1: Why Stocking Ingredients Works

  • What “cooking from ingredients” means in everyday terms
  • Ingredients are food; ingredients make food
  • Why this approach is flexible, practical, and worth learning

Step Two: Build Your Pantry Foundation

Lesson 2: Building a Practical Pantry

  • What to keep on hand and why
  • How pantry ingredients support multiple meals
  • How to build a pantry gradually (without overthinking it)

Stocking practical ingredients is part of learning to cook, but the exact contents of a pantry vary by household. The Ingredient Kitchen focuses on how ingredients work together. A separate pantry guide covers what to keep on hand and how to adapt it over time.

Step Three: Understand How Meals Come Together

Lesson 3: How Meals Come Together

  • The basic structure behind everyday meals
  • How to combine ingredients without rigid rules
  • Simple substitutions that keep dinner moving

Ingredient Kitchen Skill Boosters

Lesson 4: Buying Ingredients

  • Where ingredients come from (grocery stores, markets, local sources)
  • How to balance cost, quality, and convenience
  • How to buy what you will actually use

Lesson 5: Storing Ingredients So They Stay Usable

  • Simple storage rules that prevent waste
  • Common mistakes (and easy fixes)
  • Keeping ingredients usable longer

Put It All Together

Lesson 6: From Ingredients to Dinner

  • How to look at what you have and decide what to cook
  • How to pair components into a full meal
  • How to move forward without second-guessing

Put It Into Practice with Recipes

Cooking is learned by doing. Use recipes as practice while you work through these lessons. Recipes are labeled by skill level so you can start simple and build from there.

Browse Recipes by Skill Level

Browse Recipes by Skill Level

A simple homemade chicken soup made from basic ingredients, served as an example of practical cooking from scratch.

Helpful Cooking Resources

  • Recipes Index: Practical recipes labeled by skill level so you can practice what you learn.
  • Ingredient Kitchen Skills Progress Sheet: A simple checklist so you can track what you’ve learned.
  • Pantry Starter List: A printable list of practical ingredients for building a working pantry.
  • Shop Printables: Optional convenience downloads designed to support Ingredient Kitchen lessons.

Start with Lesson 1, keep it simple, and repeat what works.
– Liz

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Halloween Pattern Roundup

Find a spooky craft in Liz Chandler's Halloween craft roundup.

Halloween DIY Craft Roundup: Knitting, Crochet, and Craft Patterns from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels

It’s spooky season! I’ve gathered up all the creepy, crawly, and goofy DIY projects here in the Halloween DIY Craft Roundup. Find fun homemade costumes pieces and decorations. Whether you’re looking to dress as the Princess or her Pumpkin, knit, crochet, and craft your way to the cutest Halloween ever.

Explore Halloween DIY Projects

Below you’ll find the most exciting handmade holiday crafts:

🎃 Pumpkin Hat and Gloves Knitting Pattern Set

🧣 School Colors Scarf Knitting Pattern

❄️ Blue Snowflake Mitten Knitting Pattern

👠 Leg Warmers Knitting Pattern

🐸 Little Frog Knitting Pattern

🦀 Hermit Crab Hat Crochet Pattern

🍬 Candy Pillow Toy Knitting Pattern

👻 Fast & Easy Chunky Ghost Hat Knitting Pattern

Pumpkin Hat and Gloves Knitting Pattern Set

Be the cutest pumpkin in the land with this festive and adorable knitwear set. An adorable and cozy pumpkin hat pairs perfectly with snuggly fingerless gloves. And there are sizes for adults and babies.
🎃 Find the pattern here

For some autumn fun or a spooky Halloween make the Pumpkin hat and gloves knitting pattern set by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

School Colors Scarf Knitting Pattern

Ready to show your school pride? Choose your house and knit the School Colors scarf. It works up so fast, it’s like magic. 🪄
🎃 Find the pattern here

Knit a scarf in your favorite school colors. Wear it for Halloween or to the next sports match. Free knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Blue Snowflake Mitten Knitting Pattern

Even the coldest princess can keep her hands warm and cozy in these frozen blue snowflake mittens. Add these cute mittens to your princess costume with the free knitting pattern.
🎃 Find the pattern here

Free frozen snowflake mittens knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Leg Warmers Knitting Pattern

Go full 1980s with handmade leg warmers. Add tall stiletto pumps in and cute leggings and tease that hair to be the ’80s party queen of your dreams.
🎃 Find the pattern here

Knit your own leg warmers for ballet, fashion, or costume with this simple knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Little Frog Knitting Pattern

Looking for a tiny prince? This little frog is your man. Knit him up and take him with you trick-or-treating.
🎃 Find the pattern here

Little frog knitting pattern, free from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels

Hermit Crab Hat Crochet Pattern

Feeling crabby this year? This Hermit Crab Hat Crochet Pattern makes an excellent Halloween costume DIY project. Costume idea: many customers have worn this crab hat to compliment a little mermaid buddy while trick-or-treating.

🎃 Find the pattern here

Hermit crab hat handmade crochet ear flap hat by PurlsAndPixels

Candy Pillow Toy Knitting Pattern

Don’t forget to sweeten up your home decor this Halloween. Knit candy toy pillows for every room with this super-simple knitting pattern.

🎃 Find the pattern here

Even kids and beginners can knit this easy Candy Toy Pillow. Get the printable PDF knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Fast & Easy Chunky Ghost Hat Knitting Pattern

Want a spooky costume in a handmade flash? Grab some super-bulky yarn and make a fast and easy ghost hat. The chunky yarn and simple pattern make you a happy ghost in no time flat.
🎃 Find the pattern here

Learn to knit fast and easy ghost hats with the PDF knitting pattern by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

More Holiday Craft Ideas

Looking for more inspiration? Browse my holiday articles filled with cozy crafts and clever gift ideas:

🎅 Holiday Pattern Roundup

🎄 Liz’s Holiday Gift Guide

🎁 DIY Gift Ideas

💞 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Handcrafted with Love

🏡 Cozy Home Inspiration

🛍️ Shop Cozy Gifts on Amazon

Happy Halloween! Happy Crafting!

I hope this Holiday Pattern Roundup got you in the mood to create something amazing! I can’t wait to see what you create!

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Chunky Ghost Hat Free Knitting Pattern

Learn to knit fast and easy ghost hats with the PDF knitting pattern by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

by Liz Chandler @PurlsandPixels

Looking for a fast and festive knit? The Chunky Ghost Hat Free Knitting Pattern is a cozy, one-hour project perfect for Halloween or chilly fall days. Made with super bulky yarn and big needles, this hat is soft, spooky, and surprisingly simple. Knit one while you settle in with your favorite scary movie and a warm drink.

One time, when I was little, my dad was put in charge of Halloween costumes. He showed up to the store late, and the only thing left were clown wigs. My brother and I were terrified for all the wrong reasons, but we wore them anyway. They were itchy, plasticky, and ridiculous. This hat is for anyone who’s been there: short on time but still determined to have some Halloween spirit. 👻

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This chunky ghost hat has personality. Its wavy bottom edge looks like the fluttering feet of a friendly ghost, and the button eyes give it a playful face that says “boo.” It’s simple, forgiving, and perfect for beginners who want quick results without complicated stitches.

How this Chunky Ghost Hat Free Knitting Pattern is Made

This easy Ghost Hat is knit seamlessly in the round. You’ll use super bulky yarn and circular knitting needles to knit the hat from the bottom, up. When you’ve finished knitting, the hat brim will curl naturally. Just add three buttons (or felt circles) to make eyes and a little surprised mouth.

You will need to know how to:

Materials

Yarn

One 108-yard (3.5 ounce) skein of super bulky weight yarn* (shown in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn in the color “White”), in your choice of color.

  • Baby size uses about 27.8 yards (0.9 ounces)
  • One-Size-Fits-Most uses about 64.8 yards (2.1 ounces)

*Weights estimated with Bernat Softee Chunky yarn; other yarn weights may vary. Weight does not include gauge swatch.

Needles

Short Circular Needles
• 16-inch (41cm) long US No. 13 (9.0 mm) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Notions

Gauge

7 stitches and 12 rows in stockinette stitch = 4 inches by 4 inches square. Learn how to check your gauge in this free knitting lesson.

Abbreviations

Instructions: Baby Size Chunky Ghost Knit Hat        

(10.5-inch to 16-inch [26.67-cm to 40.64-cm] head circumference)

Use the Long-Tail Cast On method. Knit in the round.

Row 1: Cast on 20 stitches. (20 stitches)

Row 2: Join the round (taking care not to twist stitches) and k 20. (20 stitches)

Rows 3 – 21: k 20. (20 stitches) [Work should measure 6 inches at this point.]

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. With a darning needle, draw yarn tightly through the remaining 20 stitches. Weave in ends.

On the body of the hat, arrange the two larger buttons to look like eyes and the small button to look like a mouth. Sew on with thread or yarn that matches the buttons. For baby size, try to use safety buttons, crochet black circles, or felt pieces. (Never let babies play with an item that has regular buttons; they could choke.)

Instructions: One-Size-Fits-Most Chunky Ghost Knit Hat     

(16-inch to 25-inch [40.64-cm to 63.5-cm] head circumference)

Use the Long-Tail Cast On method. Knit in the round.

Row 1: Cast on 32 stitches. (32 stitches)

Row 2: Join the round (taking care not to twist stitches) and k 32. (32 stitches)

Rows 3 – 33: k 32. (32 stitches) [Work should measure 11 inches at this point.]

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. With a darning needle, draw yarn tightly through the remaining 20 stitches. Weave in ends.

On the body of the hat, arrange the two larger buttons to look like eyes and the small button to look like a mouth. Sew on with thread or yarn that matches the buttons.

Printable version of this free knitting pattern

Printable Ghost Hat PDF Knitting Pattern

The simple Chunky Ghost seamless knit hat is made with just knit stitches has a naturally rolling brim. Get the PDF knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Care

If you use the materials called for in the Chunky Ghost Hat Free Knitting Pattern, your final product will be machine washable. To keep your Ghost Hat looking its best, hand wash or machine wash separately on delicate cycle in cold water. You may tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to dry.

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This fast and easy chunky knit ghost hat is perfect for your very first project. Both kids and adults will love making these simple seamless knit hats with super bulky yarn. Get the free knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

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This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell handmade items created using this pattern. Do not copy this pattern and distribute it. If you’d like to share the pattern, refer your friends to my website, purlsandpixels.com so they may obtain a copy.

If you find any errors or have any questions, email purlsandpixels@gmail.com and I will do my best to help.

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