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With the wintry weather we’re still getting here on the East Coast, an Infinity Scarf is looking like an excellent idea! Many people are selling  variations of an Infinity or Eternity Scarf online. Here’s two of my favorites

Teal Infinity Scarf with Red Rose Flower

Sweet Eternity Scarf in Sage Green

I like this simple free knitting pattern for this versatile scarf, cowl, hood, what-have-you.

Simple Knitting Infinity Scarf Pattern

Crochet patterns are a bit scarcer though everyone is intrigued with this elaborate Crochet Infinity Scarf

Paradores Infinity Scarf

If you grew up playing Super Mario Bros, here is knitting nirvana – the Mario Sweater Vest Pattern. So super-cool original and so generous to give the pattern away free. Enjoy! Added to Knitting Patterns

After posting the crochet fingerless gloves pattern, I got a few requests for a knitting pattern. Wow! There’s a bunch of great fingerless knitting patterns on the internet! I’ve listed my favorites below and added them to the Knitting Patterns page. There’s a cute pattern for convertible mittens there, too.

Fetching

Dashing

Easy Lacy Hand Warmers

Garter Stitch Fingerless Mittens

Cabled Fingerless Gloves

I was looking online yesterday for a vest pattern for my mom to crochet and realized I didn’t have any on my own site! There’s a page with 150+ Crochet Tops and not one vest! Well, now I’ve added several great crochet vest patterns- Enjoy!

Vestivus – Great basic vest, uses worsted weight yarn

Empire Jacket Vest – Another simple vest, circa 1970

Buttoned Vest – Directions written without abbrieviations

Kent Vest – Partly made from “motifs” or granny squares, I think

Flower Square Vest – Completely made from granny squares…

Right Angle Vest – Beginner pattern, uses worsted weight yarn

Time to crochet yourself  Three Peas in a Pod Why? Because they’re cute. Because you can. Added to Crochet Food Patterns

This Knitted Envelope Bag is great for beginners. It’s a super-simple pattern and can be felted to hide any little imperfections! So useful for you or as a cute little gift. Added to Knitting Purses Patterns

Add some old-fashioned charm to Christmas-time with a vintage Personalized Knitted Christmas Stocking.  Includes charts for Santa Claus, Christmas trees, children and an alphabet. Such a classic and a wonderful gift for a favorite child. Added to Christmas Crafts and Knitting Patterns

Searching for an out-of-print pattern? Good news -the Leisure Arts Patterns Library is now online.  Each pattern costs a few dollars and can be downloaded instantly. The selection is huge for all types of crafts – Crochet, Knitting, Needlework, Sewing, Plastic Canvas and more. The patterns are pdf files and sized to print on letter-size paper.  I know many people will love their plasic canvas dollhouse furniture. It’s adorable. The baby crochet sets are also very nice. This is a great resource for crafters, so happy browsing!

Don’t know if your cat needs a Knitted Cat Hoodie or not, of if your cat will wear one or not, but, hey, you’ll never know until you try…  Truly a unique knitted garment. Added to Knitting Patterns

I haven’t seen a pattern for a Knitted Bathrobe before! It may be just the long-term project you need. It has lovely details and looks oh-so cozy. Added to Knitting Patterns.