Category: Free patterns

Wave Pattern Throw Rug

Di Povey

This is my latest project,  a repeating wavy design in greens and browns, ‘Aussie’ style colours. I made a Flora de Flora for my daughter’s wedding gift, but she prefers a simpler style, so I’ve gone back to a relatively simpler style of project. I love this design and have used it a number of times in various projects, including my  hot colours stripey blanket. It is tempting to add different patterns, but I have to hold myself back to consider my daughter’s preferences.  I have however, indulged myself with…

Blanket for Winter Baby

Di Povey

A colourful pram or bassinet blanket for a winter baby. Finished size: width 60cm, length 65cm. Worked in 8 ply acrylic, using 4mm crochet hook. Constructed of 9 x 13 cm crochet squares.       SQUARE MOTIF PATTERN 1. Colour 1, ch 5, join into ring 2. Ch 4, (1 tr, 1 ch) 11 times, sl. st. to 3rd of 4 ch, fasten off colour 1. 3. Join colour 2 in 1 ch space, 3ch 1 tr in same space, (1ch 2tr in next 1 ch space) 11 times,…

Fuss Free Baby Cardigan

Di Povey

Another cute little project thanks to Ravelry.  The jacket knitted in the round from the neck down. I used a 4mm circular needle and 8 ply yarn (double knit).  The pattern used below the armholes is a fairly simple one found in an ancient book of knitting patterns, called “Chalice Stitch.”  I didn’t want to use anything too fancy – I see this as a basic pattern that can be embellished in any way you choose! This has been blocked and now ready for buttonholes, and perhaps some other accents.…