Easy, portable new one skein triangle scarf pattern free

Noble Knits has posted a free knitting pattern for a lovely triangle scarf, using only one skein of self-striping yarn, Berroco's Nebula in luscious colors at just about $20.00. The shawl pattern is easy to remember, one that won't keep you counting on the beach, or whilst commuting, or watching tv, and portable, great for stuffing in your purse.

I Care hat pattern for RAICES

The "I Care" hat pattern created by Lisa McFetridge is about a passionate longing for reuniting immigrant families with their children. The hat pattern can be knit from your yarn stash: use worsted, DK, or fingering yarn and comes in sizes infant to adults  The pattern can be yours for a tiny donation. Lisa has designed many hats, the proceeds of which benefit organizations that help those in desparate need. This hat pattern benefits RAICES - the well-respected non-profit, Refugee and Immigration Center for Education and Legal Services in Central and South Texas. Knitting for charity, donate, and you get to keep the hat

Knitted Knockers are free for breast cancer survivors

Knitted Knockers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and are available free worldwide to breast cancer patients who don't undergo breast reconstruction. If you knit or crochet, there are free knitted knocker patterns in several languages and breast prosthetic kits you can purchase. And, yes, there are endless possibilities for charity knitting and crochet for hospitals and doctors. Yesterday, knitnscribble posted a link to a video from one knitted knocker organization on Facebook and the reception from breast cancer survivors and their friends was overwhelming, so thought it needed more explanation.

Wonder Woman wrap - You are stronger than you believe

Yes, "you have greater powers than you know."

The Wonder Woman wrap shawl pattern has been published in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese for knitting and crochet. It's a free pattern, an easy pattern, "kept as simple as possible, so it would be accessible to a wide range of knitters," by Carissa Browning.

Learn how to knit or crochet this summer

"Snakes and Ladders" by Michelle Krause

In the early days of summer, way back in the dinosaur age, I learned to knit at about age 8. This post contains links for easy free patterns, perfect for vacations. Summer is the perfect time to learn to knit or to crochet, away at camp, sitting at home in the AC or vacationing. You can even teach yourself with YouTube videos. There is an abundance of free patterns, easy patterns like a dishcloth, which offer a quick path to success, and make useful gifts as well. Cotton yarn can be purchased for about $2.00, a pair of US 8 (5mm) straight needles, or an H hook, and you are on your way. Read on for other easy knitting projects paired with links for free patterns to knit and crochet.

Easy knitting pattern, Portuguese Fisherman, never out of style

The Portuguese Fisherman's Pullover sweater knitting pattern has been knit thousands of times and one I used to teach my daughter how to knit, as it is classified an "easy knitting pattern." It's a great summertime project for beginning and vintage knitters. The unisex size range is 2 to 46, for men, women, and children. Knit on a US 10 (6mm) with Aran or worsted yarn, the pullover sweater's classic style is a timeless unisex design.

Transient knitting for summer

by joskein on Ravelry
#1025 Pastel Pop

Michelle Hunter's new shawl knitting pattern, "Transient," is perfect for summer knitting. It is a free pattern and uses "Concentric," a new gradient worsted yarn by Hikoo for Skacel. The colors are glorious and your knitting will be fast as you move from one color to the other and also one stitch to the other. Concentric is 100% baby Alpaca, so this lovely shawl can be worn on cool summer nights or warmly around your neck this winter as a triangle scarf. The finished scarf or shawl is 53" at the widest depth and 27" deep.