DIY Knitting, Crochet, and Craft Patterns & Tutorials from PurlsAndPixels
Whether you are brand new to knitting and crochet, or an experienced knitter looking for a new project, you can learn to do-it-yourself here with my easy to follow patterns & tutorials. While nobody knits or crochets in exactly the same way, I’d like to share my DIY, knitting, and, crochet knowledge with you. I have written about knitting, crochet, and other home crafts, to show you how to make handmade accessories yourself. These tutorials and patterns help you lean to knit or crochet so that you too can enjoy making your own fiber art! Browse the tutorials and patterns below, or use the search bar on the right to find exactly what you are looking for.
Why learn to knit or crochet?
Making things from yarn is can be such a fulfilling hobby. You get to make something wonderful for yourself or someone you love. You can create beautiful and useful things from 
just a ball of string. Your knitting skills will give you a never-ending supply of hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, blankets, and washcloths.
Plus, whether you prefer a hook or a set of needles, crafting fiber art can be so relaxing. It helps you stop thinking about stressful things! These people even say crafting can be good for your health:
- http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/health
- http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/25/health/brain-crafting-benefits/
So, lets get crafting! Below you will find links to my knitting and crochet patterns & tutorials. Learn to knit or crochet with tutorials. Or find a pattern to make hats, mittens, scarves, dishcloths, and more.
Need a little color inspiration? I get ideas for knitting & crochet colors from nature. Check out these photos to get you started.
Knit
When you knit you use two (or more) pointed straight needles to create fabric. Learn to knit and find all sorts of knitting patterns & tutorials:
Knitting Tutorials
- Learn to Knit, Free knitting lessons from PurlsAndPixels
- Knitting Materials, Choosing Yarn & Needles for Beginners
- Cast On Knitting Stitches
- Beginner Knit Scarf, Free Knitting Pattern
- How to Make the Knit Stitch
- Knitting Tension, How to Hold Yarn
- How to Knit the Purl Stitch
- Spotting Common Knitting Mistakes, Dropped and Twisted Stitches
- Fix Knitting Mistakes for Beginners
- Bind Off or Cast Off Stitches to Finish Knitting
- How to Tie Off & Weave in Loose Yarn Ends
- Blocking Knits, When and How to Block Knitwear
- Reading Knitting Patterns
- Beginner Knitting Stitch Patterns
- How to Make a Knitting Gauge Swatch
- Seed Stitch Washcloth, Free Knitting Pattern
- DIY Learn to Knit Gift Set for Beginner Knitters
- Binding Off Mittens, Finishing tips for handknit mittens
- Yarn Math
- How to Keep Track of Rows in Patterns
- How to Wind a Center-Pull Yarn Ball
- How to Knit Two at Once in the Round
Knitting Patterns
- Beginner Knit Scarf, Free Knitting Pattern
- Anna’s Snowflake Mittens in Frozen
- Subtle Cable Knit Mittens Knitting Pattern
- Basic Knit Hat in All Sizes
- Cable Knit Ear Warmer Headband
- Reading Knitting Patterns
- Seed Stitch Washcloth, Free Knitting Pattern
- Anna Fingerless Mittens inspired by Frozen
- Basic Fingerless Gloves
- Chunky Knit Beanie, Swirl Top Hat and Knitting Pattern
- World of Warcraft Horde Symbol Hat, Free Knitting Chart
- Basic Knit Mittens
- Knitwear Size Guide
- Rice Stitch Baby Blanket, Free Knitting Pattern
- Simple Coffee Cozy, Free Knitting Pattern for Beginners
- Lucky Clover Cozy, Free Knitting Pattern
- Simple Knit Leg Warmers
- Little Frog Knitting Pattern
- Cherry Candy Cane Potholder Easy Knitting Pattern from Liz @PurlsAndPixels
- Mitten Holiday Ornament Free Knitting Pattern
- Toilet Contour Rug & Bath Mat Free Knitting Pattern
Crochet
To crochet, you will use a hook pull loops of yarn through one another to make fabric. Learn to crochet and find crochet patterns & tutorials:
Crochet Tutorials
- DIY Peppermint Twist Garland, Easy Holiday Crochet Project for Beginners
- Yarn Math
- How to Keep Track of Rows in Patterns
- How to Wind a Center-Pull Yarn Ball
Crochet Patterns
- Crochet Earflap Hat Pattern
- DIY Peppermint Twist Garland, Easy Holiday Crochet Project for Beginners
- Chunky Crochet Beanie Hat in All Sizes
- Hermit Crab Hat, Crochet animal ear flap hat
DIY Crafts for your Home
- Yard Sale Signs
- How to Remove Labels from Beechnut Baby Food Jars with No Chemicals
- DIY Learn to Knit Gift Set for Beginner Knitters
- Mickey’s Birthday Cake, Inspired by Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
- Printable “From Santa” Gift Tags for Christmas, a Free DIY project
- Shipping Cookie Gifts
- How to Wind a Center-Pull Yarn Ball
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