Homewares

This Knitted Flag Dishcloth is a practical, textured dishcloth featuring a repeating flag motif and a garter-stitch border. Worked in sturdy cotton (Lily Sugar n'Cream is used here) on No. 7 needles, the pattern creates a roughly 10-inch square cloth that's perfect for everyday kitchen use or as a small handmade gift. Finished knitted flag-pattern dishcloth showing the textured flag motifs and garter-stitch border. Materials One (2 oz) ball of Lily Sugar n'Cream cotton.One pair No. 7 needles.

Knitted cosy covers are a simple, satisfying way to add warmth and personality to a standard hot water bottle. This one-size pattern uses three contrast colours (red, orange and yellow) and combines garter stitch with a slipped-stitch honeycomb-like pattern for texture. The finished cover folds into a neat bag with a crochet-edged flap and ties to secure the bottle. Example of the finished cover in the three contrast colours used in this pattern.

Make a soft, absorbent cotton washcloth with a simple crochet stitch pattern — perfect for your bathroom or kitchen, reusable, and easy to wash. This quick project uses one skein of cotton yarn and a single hook, so it’s great for beginners or as a last-minute handmade gift. Caption: Finished cotton washcloth folded and ready to use — soft, absorbent, and handmade.

Make a timeless, soft baby blanket with a classic chessboard texture. This pattern creates a cuddly, reversible blanket that looks elegant in any nursery and is simple to knit using two strands held together. The finished blanket measures approximately 73 cm x 120 cm (28.5 in x 47 in). Knitted chessboard baby blanket showing textured square blocks and neat garter edges.The Knitted Chessboard Baby Blanket is the perfect combination of style and comfort for your little one.

Make a small, cozy knitted basket perfect for organizing small items, holding pot plants (with a liner), or gifting. This pattern describes a basket worked in a basketweave stitch, tapered to form a bowl shape, finished with interfacing and a fabric lining, and optionally embellished with an I-cord handle and beads. Finished measurements are small — ideal for desks, shelves, or bedside tables. Finished knitted basket in Breath of Fire bamboo yarn. A cozy basketweave bowl, approx.

Make a soft, exfoliating knitted bath puff (sometimes called a "bonbon") to add a touch of handmade charm to your bath routine. This quick one-size pattern uses a single skein of nylon yarn and simple stockinette stitching to produce a puffy, scrubby accessory that’s easy to finish and secure with a tight cord knot. Finished size: approx. 6" around. One size.

Knitted baby blankets are cozy, practical, and a heartfelt handmade gift. This easy "Sweetest" baby blanket uses super-bulky/#6 yarn and large needles to work up quickly into a soft 42 x 42 inch square — perfect for a crib, stroller or snuggling on the couch. Follow the simple 4-row repeat for a gentle textured look; the pattern is beginner-friendly and easy to size up or down. Caption: Sweetest Knit Baby Blanket made with Bernat Baby Blanket yarn in the "Pretty Girl" colorway.

This knitted lampshade pattern creates a cozy, hand‑crafted cover for a conical shade. It uses simple cable stitches and short rows to shape the fabric so it fits snugly over the shade given in the finished measurements. The cover is worked in cotton yarn and stretches to hold in place once blocked and slid over the shade. A knitted lamp shade is a wonderful and cozy addition to any room, bringing a touch of warmth and charm to your home decor.

Add a bit of holiday cheer to your kitchen with this knitted Santa dishcloth. It's a practical, washable cloth worked in 100% cotton DK yarn and finished with a jolly Santa colour block. The pattern is straightforward and suitable for knitters comfortable with basic knit and purl stitches and simple colour changes. Festive Knitted Santa dishcloth knitted in red, black and white cotton DK yarn.Free Knitting Pattern Materials: 4mm needles and 100% cotton DK weight yarn. Cast on 40 stitches in red yarn.

This oh-so-simple knitted tea cosy is a quick, beginner-friendly project that keeps your teapot warm and adds a handmade touch to your kitchen. Worked entirely in garter stitch with two colours, the cosy is designed to fit a 1-cup teapot and is finished with a decorative ribbon threaded through an eyelet row. Hand-knitted garter-stitch tea cosy in two colours fitted over a small teapot.Knitted in garter stitch throughout. Materials 1 cup teapotApprox 30 grams DK main colour, small amount of contrast3.

Add a handmade touch to your table with this simple knitted table centre mat. The small rectangular mat features picot edges and a decorative "ribbon" row worked into stocking stitch. The pattern uses double knit yarn and 4 mm needles and is worked flat to a length of about 20 cm before finishing. Materials Double knit yarn4 mm needlesFinished length: work until piece measures 20 cm (see instructions) Instructions Cast on 40 stitches.

The Knitted Summer Days Tea Cosy is a cheerful, easy-to-make cover for a 1-cup teapot. It uses DK yarn and 3.75 mm needles, worked as two identical pieces that are joined with gaps left for the handle and spout. Thread a ribbon through the eyelet row and finish with a butterfly embellishment for a summery touch. Finished tea cosy on a small teapot, threaded with ribbon and topped with a butterfly embellishment. Materials: 1 cup tea potApprox 25 grams Dk yarn3.

This easy-to-follow pattern creates a 16" x 16" knitted Sailor cushion in garter stitch with a simple color-contrast design. The cushion is made from two short-row–shaped squares sewn together; the pattern uses alternating colors every two rows in the second half to create the sailor-inspired look. Required techniques include cast on, bind off and short rows. Finished 16" knitted Sailor cushion in garter stitch, made with Red Heart Super Saver in White and Royal.

This easy, charming pattern shows how to knit a small tea cosy to fit a single-cup teapot. The cosy is worked flat and seamed, with a simple decrease top and optional crochet flower decorations. It’s a quick project that keeps your teapot warm and adds a homely touch to tea time. Knitted little tea cosies are absolutely delightful creations that add a touch of charm to any tea-time experience.

Wrap yourself in a handmade hug with this cozy Polka Dot Brioche Blanket. Worked in two complementary colors using brioche and two-color garter stitch, this 38" x 38" (95 x 95 cm) blanket combines plush texture with a playful polka-dot motif — perfect for a couch throw, nursery, or gift. Below is the full pattern, technique notes and row-by-row instructions. Make a swatch first to confirm gauge, and read the abbreviations and brioche/garter stitch guides before starting.