Only two stitches are utilized in this pattern: slip stitch and relief stitch which is a double-crochet stitch just executed one row lower than usual. The set-in sleeve opening makes my pattern NOT easy. However, it is a good start to learn this new technique if you are looking for a good fit in your crochet project.

Basic knitting pattern in rounds in rib and stockinette for a hat and mittens

Basic knitting pattern in the round for any chunky yarn

Basic knitting pattern where you define your own size of the hat

Overall this pattern is great for the beginner knitter.

Basic knitting pattern in the round for any chunky yarn

This toque hat in seed stitch alternated with cables is a good project for the beginner knitter who would like to learn new techniques.

Knit this ear-flap hat in rows and shape a head’s crown in short rows. Turn it into a warmer helmet in one weekend. This pattern does not require strong knitting skills and can be a good introduction to short rows.

These mittens are knitted in rounds with chunky weight yarn following the basic construction.

Similar to the style A and B the sole is attached to the foot along the knitting process eliminating the seaming at the end. Boots are felted.

I made this style for my niece. In fact, she was the one who told me what she wanted. This style is very simple to make and it is based on the basic ribbed knitting.

Do you want to learn short rows in crochet?

These knitted gloves have increases at the base of each finger so that the fabric has less stretches when fingers are in motion. This pattern is available for DK and Sport yarn.

If you follow the same pattern with single strand of chunky wool only, you will make following sizes: 5in/13cm; 7in/18cm; 9in/23cm. The final look would be as shown in the picture in the pink color.

Pamir mountaineers crochet their socks and mittens with slip stitch for many hundreds of years. Unlike most of crochet stitches, slip stitch technique produces elastic fabric like in knitting technique. Warmer apparel is another advantage comparing to any other crochet and even knitting stitches.

This top is crocheted from leftover yarns of matching color. The design is easy to follow and recommended for beginner crocheter.

Similar to the style B and C, in this style D the sole is attached to the foot along the knitting process eliminating the seaming at the end. The sole is done with (knit,slip next) pattern for extra durability. You can see this pattern on the picture and it is not a rib! Boots are felted.

The alternative way to thrummed mittens is simply to divide the batt onto two or three pieces and knit each piece together with the main yarn.

Designed from the crown-to-base in double-crochet stitches alternating the hook direction either in front or behind the work. This stitch gives a view of a knitted fabric.

Short-sleeved pullover in easy mesh stitch, seamed along shoulders and sides. Designed for the full figure.

This pattern is for very advanced knitter.

This pattern is for advanced crocheter

This pattern is for advanced knitters.

This cropped pullover worked in basic lace stitch and seamed along shoulders and sides. Curly edge around the bottom is designed to fit the full figure.

Good project for advanced sock crocheter.

For experienced knitters

This pattern is for a crocheter who would like to learn basic shaping

This pattern for a crocheter who would like to learn basic shaping

Designed from the crown-to-base in double-crochet stitches alternating the hook direction either in front or behind the work. This stitch gives a view of a knitted fabric.

“Kuma” in Russian means God-mother. “Kumu-shka” is a woman who takes care of everything and everyone around her.

This is a good project for the beginner crocheter. The pattern offers 5 different dishcloths styles.

This is a good project for a beginner knitter. The pattern offers to knit 5 different dishcloths styles in small and large sizes.

Beginner cable knitter! This pattern is for you!

If you use tightly spun cotton with 4 plies you will be able to crochet very sturdy market bag

Level: Intermediate

Crichet with 3 threads of fingering weight 100% wool.

This project is easy and great yarn de-stasher. It requires 12 hanks of wool 100gr/1.9oz each!

Neck opening is done in short rows.

Level: Intermediate

This design is easily adoptable for any size which you determine as you work on the pattern. It is perfect to work with any leftover yarns of the same thickness.

This pattern is for advanced knitter.

This pattern is for advanced knitter.

This pattern is for advanced knitter. Neck opening is done in short rows (which is not so complicated). What is really complicated is how sleeves are done: cup is shaped seamlessly in short rows inside of the arm-opening.

This pattern is for advanced knitter.

This pattern is for advanced knitter. Neck opening is done in short rows (which is not so complicated). What is really complicated is how sleeves are done: cup is shaped seamlessly in short rows inside of the arm-opening.

This pattern is for advanced knitter. Neck opening is done in short rows (which is not so complicated).

Scarf and pair of socks to knit

The intricate cable in the middle gives the pullover a statement and can be challenging even for guru cable knitters!

I initially called this pattern ‘Latvian Villager’ because the idea of this pattern was from a Latvian knitter. Then I was asked ‘where are cables?’

Beginner raglan-style knitter, this pattern is for you.

In the best traditions of Irish knitting, this pullover shows the richness of the technique. The grand cable in the middle is the emphasis of the design.

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Good pattern for beginner knitter in rounds

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Level: Intermediate

Level: Intermediate

The pattern is available for chunky weight yarn as shown in white & blue. Use of yarn: 1 skein for secondary color; 3 skeins for primary color (100gr/3.8oz each skein)

Seamless design based on raglan style

Similar to the style A, in this style B the sole is attached to the foot along the knitting process eliminating the seaming at the end. Boots are felted.

In these seamless boots the sole is attached to the foot along the knitting process eliminating the seaming at the end.

Knit and felt with leftovers 100% wool

Level: Advanced Beginner

Level: Advanced Beginner

Have curvy shapes? No problem. Here is easy and gorgeous filet crochet style dress for big sizes. Dip V-neck with lacy edge and long slits with suite you well.

For experienced knitters

This pattern is a good introduction to a seamless knitting couture. Made in seamless raglan from neck-down and features darts at the back and front and side shaping.

This pattern is for advanced knitters

Level: Intermediate

Level: Advanced

Level: Intermediate

Level: Intermediate

Level: Intermediate

Beginner mitts knitter, this pattern is for you!

Fast-to-knit set: The neck warmer is knitted in garter in short rows. The mitts are knitted in rounds cuff-down.

Beginner knitter in rounds, this pattern is for you!

Start the hat from the I-cord and transform stitches into the earflap. After both earflaps are ready, proceed in rounds and finish at the top of the head. Knit mitts cuff- down.

Level: Intermediate

These ear flaps are not really braided. Large cables on k2, p2 rib give this interesting look!

Could not resist translating the original Armani machine-knitted design into hand knitting pattern!

Basic color-knitting in rounds

This brimless hat with cables is knitted in rounds starting from the forehead and finished at the crown. Matching mitts with cables are knitted in rounds.

Level: Intermediate

This pattern is based on Russian squared kerchiefs. If we start knitting the first corner of the kerchief and extend both sides of it, we will get this lovely triangle.

Russian Style Kerchief (Crochet)

Learn to knit lace following this basic pattern.

Inspired by colored knitting of Saam people who live up north in Russia

Traditional Russian color-knitting

Traditional Russian color-knitting

Good start to knit Russian shawl following seamless corner-to-corner technique.

Good start to knitting Russian shawl following seamless corner-to-corner technique.

Good start to knit Russian shawl following seamless corner-to-corner technique.