Category: Patterns
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Free Knit & Crochet Pattern Collection
Knit crochet, often called “knooking,” bridges two beloved needlecrafts by creating knitted fabric with a crochet hook. This hybrid technique uses a special hook with a cable end to hold live stitches, producing authentic knit stitches while maintaining crochet’s familiar motions. Our guide compares traditional knitting and crochet methods with this innovative approach, helping fiber artists expand their skills. Knit crochet is ideal for projects requiring knit fabric’s drape but preferring crochet’s single-tool convenience. From ribbed borders to stockinette sweaters, the possibilities merge the best of both crafts. The technique is particularly helpful for crocheters who want to make knit-look items or those with joint issues preventing traditional knitting.
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Knitted Skull Design Patterns
Knitted skull patterns cater to edgy crafters, blending macabre motifs with cozy knits. These designs appear in skull-shaped hats (with “bones” covering ears), shadowy lace shawls, or graphic sweaters using fair isle. Intarsia techniques create detailed cranium motifs, while duplicate stitch adds skulls to existing projects. Black yarn dominates, but neon or pastel skulls offer playful twists. Some patterns mimic sugar skulls with floral embellishments for Dia de los Muertos. Fingerless gloves with bony phalanges or rib-cage scarves extend the theme. Whether for Halloween, rocker fashion, or symbolic memento mori pieces, these patterns appeal to knitters who love dark whimsy and statement-making accessories.