Knitting Patterns and Projects for the Home
There are all sorts of opportunities for knitting in the home and this section links to a selection of patterns and projects for the home.
Here we round up our favorite links to knitting projects for around the home.
If you know of any good web pages that we should include in this section of Knitting Freedom, please do let us know.
Mouse Cat Toy +tab
This is a cute and fun little knitted cat toy that should keep kitties entertained. This mouse toy is a relatively easy knitting project that, being small, makes it perfect for knitters of any level.
Union Jack Cushion +tab
This is a stylish and sophisticated take on a Union Jack design, using muted shades of yarn to produce iconic pillow design. There's a free PDF pattern to download and print.
Knit a Recycled Rug +tab
This is an easy project suitable for complete beginners, but the end result is quite unusual thanks to the materials used. Rather than traditional yarns, old sheets are recycled by cutting into continuous lengths of fabric that can be knitted up on over size needles.
Knitted Mug Cosy Pattern +tab
Here's a good looking mug cozy pattern to knit up that will make a perfect gift. It's designed to button up through a mug handle and you can easily resize the pattern for a specific mug by adding or taking away rows before the button hole.
Bulky Baby Blankets +tab
This is actually two different blankets with a seed stitch and garter stitch version. Both are thick and squishy blankets with a contrasting border, that are quick to knit up.
Pentafold Moebius Bowl +tab
Described by the author as both fun and slightly challenging, this pattern is offered as a free to download PDF that includes the details for knitting this unusual bowl that is then felted.
Chevron Scrubby Mitts +tab
These mitts are good looking and a great idea for the kitchen - knitted flat and seamed
Yarn Basket +tab
This is a free knitting pattern for a good looking and useful basket for storing your yarn
New Super Easy Baby Blanket +tab
This is an easy knitting project to make a stylish striped baby blanket
Knit A Pineapple Teacosy +tab
This is a fun retro inspired pattern to knit a good looking pineapple styled tea cosy
Free Dish Cloth Knitting Pattern +tab
This knitted dish cloth project comes with a free PDF pattern to download and print
Hoodie Baby Blanket +tab
This is a lever and practical idea to knit a baby blanket that incorporates a hood
Knit Can Cozies Knitting Pattern +tab
These simple can and bottle cozies can be knitted in team colors - comes with free PDF pattern
Victorian Gift Card Pouch +tab
This is a nice idea to make a gift card seem a more personal and thoughtful gift
Garter Stitch Baby Blanket With Cables +tab
This is an attractive square baby blanket inspired by the work of Elizabeth Zimmermann
Eyelet Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern +tab
This is a soft and attractive blanket to help cushion a baby while playing -free PDF pattern to download
Mug Cosy For Father's Day +tab
This is a cute knitted mug cozy that would make a lovely present for Father's Day
