This pattern is perfect for somewhat new crocheters looking to expand their skills. The shell can be made using any size needle and yarn weight-–just pair your yarn weight and needle size to make sure you are able to make your stitches tight so the shell is able to hold its shape by itself. To make a large shell, use thick yarn, like Medium wei...

Determine how big you want the checkered squares to be.

This pattern is adaptable to creative experiments--with cast on amount, yarn weight, and needle size. I personally like to make this scarf with Mandala yarn and size 3-7 knitting needles. This pattern is written for Mandala yarn and size 6 needles.

This pattern is very adaptable. You can experiment with different yarn weights and brands, and hook sizes.

Easy Peezy Whimsical Beanzie (Beginner Knitted Beanie)

Knitting Pattern: socks (for all gender shoe sizes 6-10)