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# KnitHacker: Where Art & Yarn Hook Up!

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- [Pattern To Knit An Adjustable Hooded Cowl – Clever Design Keeps Your Head AND Neck Warm](https://knithacker.com/2026/09/pattern-to-knit-an-adjustable-hooded-cowl-clever-design-keeps-your-head-and-neck-warm/): Who else needs this glittery goodness in their life?
- [Which Witch? This One! ‘Tis The Season For The Cutest Knit Amigurumi Pattern](https://knithacker.com/2026/09/which-witch-this-one-tis-the-season-for-the-cutest-knit-amigurumi-pattern/): This witch pattern is knitted FLAT on two straight needles and makes a beautiful 14 cm amigurumi doll.
- [Popular This Season: Halloween Porch Goose Patterns For Crocheters](https://knithacker.com/2026/09/popular-this-season-halloween-porch-goose-patterns-for-crocheters/): Get your gaggle of porch geese ready for Halloween! These outfits are meant for a 19-21" porch goose. (Please note, it appears that the designer has chosen to digitally enhance their cover images, however the patterns are legitimate and you can see human-made verions in the listings and reviews.)
- [Scoodie Season Is Upon Us … Here Are 6 Knit & Crochet Patterns To Make Your Own](https://knithacker.com/2026/09/scoodie-season-is-upon-us-here-are-6-knit-crochet-patterns-to-make-your-own/): Okay, so what's a scoodie? A scoodie (sometimes called a sophie hood or a hooded scarf) combines a scarf with a hood to create a garment that keeps both your neck and head warm, making it the perfect, must-have autumn accessory. Below are six patterns that I think best represent the style - enjoy!
- [Pattern To Knit A Waverly Shawl For Fall](https://knithacker.com/2026/09/pattern-to-knit-a-waverly-shawl-for-fall/): This colorful textured Waverly Shawl pattern is the perfect knit for autumn - have fun with color!
- [Pattern To Knit An Easy Peasy Plaid Hat – The Color Combos Are Endless!](https://knithacker.com/2026/08/pattern-to-knit-an-easy-peasy-plaid-hat-the-color-combos-are-endless/): This handsome plaid hat pattern is the perfect knit for autumn - have fun with color!
- [‘Tis The Season To Knit This Cool Cropped Turtleneck Poncho – Wear It With Everything](https://knithacker.com/2026/08/tis-the-season-to-knit-this-cool-cropped-turtleneck-poncho-wear-it-with-everything/): Cool, cropped and completely versatile ... this turtleneck poncho knits up quickly and works with everything in your wardrobe which makes it the perfect project to cast on right now.
- [‘Tis The Season To Crochet A Popular Garden Cardigan – It’s Absolutely Radishing!](https://knithacker.com/2026/08/tis-the-season-to-crochet-a-popular-garden-cardigan-its-absolutely-radishing/): This Garden Cardigan pattern for crocheters is perfect for harvest season!
- [Are You Puffin Kidding Me? This Knit Hat Pattern Is Too Cute](https://knithacker.com/2026/08/are-you-puffin-kidding-me-this-knit-hat-pattern-is-too-cute/): This popular knit hat pattern for puffin lovers is a satisfying stranded colorwork project knit in a coastal palette of grey, charcoal, white and warm mustard.
- [‘Tis The Season For Crochet Skull String Lights – The Halloween Garland Your Home Deserves](https://knithacker.com/2026/08/tis-the-season-for-crochet-skull-string-lights-the-halloween-garland-your-home-deserves/): This skull string lights pattern is spooky cool! Add fairy lights and this garland is Halloween perfection!
- [Simple Knit Hat Pattern – One Beaded Detail Changes Everything – In Sizes From Baby To Adult](https://knithacker.com/2026/08/simple-knit-hat-pattern-one-beaded-detail-changes-everything-in-sizes-from-baby-to-adult/): This elegant knit hat pattern is all about the tiny details with clusters of seed beads to seal the deal!
- [Meet The Gelting Hat – Get The Pattern To Knit This Reversible Double Layer Beanie That Works Both Ways](https://knithacker.com/2026/08/meet-the-gelting-hat-get-the-pattern-to-knit-this-reversible-double-layer-beanie-that-works-both-ways/): This handsome Gelting Hat pattern makes a double layer beanie with slouchy fit - it's reversible!
- [Knit a Hatshepsut Shawl, Inspired By Egypt’s Most Powerful Female Pharaoh](https://knithacker.com/2026/08/knit-a-hatshepsut-shawl-inspired-by-egypts-most-powerful-female-pharaoh/): Hatshepsut was Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh - she ruled for two decades around 1470 BC, took the full crown and titles, and sent trading fleets down the Red Sea that came back loaded with gold, ebony, and myrrh trees. You've probably never heard of her, and that's because her monuments were defaced after her death and nobody could read the hieroglyphs to figure out who she'd been until around 1822. It was Cleopatra who, fourteen centuries later, got all the press.
- [Knit Dragonfly Hat Pattern by Hallie Richter – My Favorite Apex Predator!](https://knithacker.com/2026/07/knit-dragonfly-hat-pattern-by-hallie-richter-my-favorite-apex-predator/): I am obsessed with dragonflies. Over the last several years, I've been experimenting with dragonfly decoys on stakes around the pool because, as apex predators, they keep horseflies away. I place them around the perimeter of the pool, on a flutter board that floats and bobs in the pool and I even wear a dragonfly hairclip when I swim. Does it work? 100% it works. In fact, yesterday we had some neighbors visit and in about an hour's time, no less than five horseflies divebombed us and left immediately when usually they would keep attacking. Relentlessly. Horseflies make swimming incredibly unenjoyable, so having this naturual solution feels really good (just like my knitted wasp nest pattern that keeps wasps away). Amazon has a ton of these dragonflies - I get the ones on stakes, not clips, but you should experiement with what works for you.
- [Your Next Favorite Knit: The ‘Switch It Up Scarf ‘ Scarf Pattern Uses Fisherman’s Rib Stitches In The Most Creative Way](https://knithacker.com/2026/07/your-next-favorite-knit-the-switch-it-up-scarf-scarf-pattern-uses-fishermans-rib-stitches-in-the-most-creative-way/): This scarf pattern has a similar look to brioche, but surprise, it’s worked with fisherman’s rib stitches instead.
- [7 Quirky Cute Snail Patterns For Knitters & Crocheters](https://knithacker.com/2026/07/superhero-snails/): There's something oddly fitting about making a snail stitch by stitch. Real shells grow as a logarithmic spiral - each round proportionally bigger than the last, the same curve a crocheter coils out from a magic ring and a knitter shapes round by round. Nature's been working in the round far longer than we have. So whether your tool of choice is a hook or a pair of needles, give a snail a chance. Here are 7 snail patterns worth adding to your queue ... and for check out Etsy for even more snail patterns.
- [Your Autumn Knit: Deliziato, the Oversized Hooded Cardigan Your Wardrobe Needs](https://knithacker.com/2026/07/cardigan-deliziato/): The Deliziato Cardigan pattern is delightfully oversized, super warm and stylish cardigan knit seamlessly with a hood made of kid mohair! Don't you love it?
- [Knit the Perfect Summer Top: The Cairo Cowl Top Pattern From Made By Rosh](https://knithacker.com/2026/07/knit-the-perfect-summer-top-the-cairo-cowl-top-pattern-from-made-by-rosh/): The Cairo Cowl Top Pattern is knitted in the round and is suitable for advanced beginners/intermediates. Made to measure, I absolutely love how it can be dressed up or down - it's such a fun top!
- [Pattern Spotlight: Holli Yeoh’s Flash Forward Blanket – A No-Seam Modular Knit That Builds Itself](https://knithacker.com/2026/06/pattern-spotlight-holli-yeohs-flash-forward-blanket-a-no-seam-modular-knit-that-builds-itself/): Pops of color and strong angles turn a simple checkerboard motif into the Flash Forward Blanket's bold, dynamic design - fully customizable to suit your space. The color blocks are worked in long garter stitch strips, each joined to the one before as the blanket grows, so there's no seaming and only one color in use at a time. Spit splice joins keep ends to a minimum, while simple increases and decreases create the chevrons.
- [Knit the Perfect Summer Scarf: The Blue Smoke Stole Pattern by SweaterBabe](https://knithacker.com/2026/06/knit-the-perfect-summer-scarf-the-blue-smoke-stole-pattern-by-sweaterbabe/): Only two 25 gram balls of Aloft Super Kid Mohair Yarn were needed to complete this Blue Smoke Stole, making this a budget-friendly project - the perfect summer scarf - as well as an ultra-lightweight accessory that you can use for many occasions.
- [You Say Tomato, I Say Wearable Pop Art – Creative Knitted Tomato Sweater Pattern!](https://knithacker.com/2026/06/you-say-tomato-i-say-wearable-pop-art-creative-knitted-tomato-sweater-pattern/): Not every knitter plays it safe — and thank goodness for that. 🍅 This boldly graphic tomato sweater pattern is wearable pop art at its finest.
- [Stitching the Mystery: Mothman Appliqué Crochet Pattern](https://knithacker.com/2026/06/stitching-the-mystery-mothman-applique-crochet-pattern/): Crochet a creepy cute mothman appliqué with this unique pattern!
- [NEW PATTERN BOOK: Order Your Copy of ‘Minecraft: The Official Crochet Book’](https://knithacker.com/2026/06/new-pattern-book-order-your-copy-of-minecraft-the-official-crochet-book/): If you've ever wanted to bring Minecraft into the real world, now you can - one stitch at a time. Minecraft: The Official Crochet Book by Lee Sartori & Nadia Oxford features 20 official patterns for wearables, decor, and amigurumi inspired by iconic skins, mobs, weapons, and blocks. Every skill level welcome.
- [This Fruity Goosey Is On The Loose. Quick, Grab Your Crochet Hook!](https://knithacker.com/2026/06/this-fruity-goosey-is-on-the-loose-quick-grab-your-crochet-hook/): If you've ever struggled to find a truly unique handmade gift, your search is over. This gooseberry punimal — part goose, part berry, all charm — is the kind of clever crochet creation people talk about long after the housewarming party is over. Hook one up with your favorite chenille yarn. I love it!
- [Cast On Before Summer Ends: The Late Summer Dream Tee Pattern For Knitters](https://knithacker.com/2026/06/cast-on-before-summer-ends-the-late-summer-dream-tee-pattern-for-knitters/): Looking for your next warm-weather knitting project? The Late Summer Dream Tee pattern for knitters is a relaxed short-sleeve knit top pattern that's as versatile as it is beautiful. Available in 7 sizes with rave reviews from the knitting community, this is one pattern you'll want in your queue.
- [Light on Your Feet: 5 Summer Sock Patterns for Knitters on the Go](https://knithacker.com/2026/06/light-on-your-feet-5-summer-sock-patterns-for-knitters-on-the-go/): Here are five summer sock patterns with yarn suggestions to get you going ...
- [Pattern to Crochet the Squishiest Cat Amigurumi Ever](https://knithacker.com/2026/06/pattern-to-crochet-the-squishiest-cat-amigurumi-ever/): This cat amigurumi is so sculptural and fun, what a great housewarming gift idea, or really a gift for anytime and anyone. Hook one up with your favorite chenille yarn.
- [The Best Knitted Gift for Anyone Who Lives Near the Woods](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/the-best-knitted-gift-for-anyone-who-lives-near-the-woods/): If you know someone who lives near the woods - or just moved somewhere with a porch, a deck, a cabin, or a sprawling wooded lot - I have the knitted gift idea you didn't know you were looking for.
- [Pattern To Crochet The Sunny Top: An Airy Openwork Sweater You’ll Live In All Summer](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/pattern-to-crochet-the-sunny-top-an-airy-openwork-sweater-youll-live-in-all-summer/): If you've been searching for that one summer crochet project you'll actually reach for again and again, meet the Sunny Top.
- [Country Life Hack: Knit Your Own Wasp Nest Decoy](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/i-finally-designed-the-knit-wasp-nest-decoy-ive-always-wanted/): Back in 2020 I published a round-up of faux wasp nest decoy patterns - mostly crochet, with one lonely knit option. At the time I noted there wasn't much for knitters and promised myself I would do something about it. Five years later, living in my log cabin in the woods in upstate NY (and dealing with every kind of insect imaginable), I finally did it.
- [7 Quirky Cute Bird Patterns For Crocheters](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/6-quirky-cute-bird-patterns-for-crocheters/): Not all birds are poised and elegant. Some are chaotic little gremlins with feathers and crocheters have been designing patterns to represent them for ages. Here are seven crochet bird patterns for crocheters that celebrate the wonderful and totally unhinged side of the avian world. And if you're a K-Pop Demon Hunters fan, scroll down, I added a bonus pattern for you! P.S. This is a space that's absolutely overrun with AI slop - fake patterns, etc - so I've carefully vetted these patterns for you. If you're curious about my process, I wrote a bit about it here.
- [6 Kooky Bird Patterns For Knitters](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/6-kooky-bird-patterns-for-knitters/): Somewhere between the majestic eagle and the noble swan, there exists a whole category of bird that is simply a little unhinged. Bird-loving knitters have always known this - they've even made bird patterns for knitters to show the world. Here are six kooky bird patterns to prove it ... plus a bonus chicken hat pattern which counts as kooky, look at that cool comb! P.S. This is a space that's absolutely overrun with AI slop - fake patterns, etc - so I've carefully vetted these patterns for you. If you're curious about my process, I wrote a bit about it here.
- [Gifts For Yarn Lovers: ‘Peace, Love, Yarn’ T-Shirts – 10 Colors, 8 Sizes – Mugs & Stickers Too](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/gifts-for-yarn-lovers-peace-love-yarn-t-shirts-10-colors-8-sizes-mugs-stickers-too/): Finding the perfect gift for a knitter or crocheter is easy when you know what they love. And what they love is yarn. Always yarn. The Peace, Love, Yarn tee says exactly that, in the boldest, most joyful way possible. Available in many colors and sizes, via Etsy and Amazon. You can also find hoodies, mugs, totes, stickers and more.
- [Cheep Thrills: 7 Baby Chick Patterns Worth Hatching + Printable Affirmation Cards!](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/cheep-thrills-7-baby-chick-patterns-worth-hatching-printable-affirmation-cards/): See more baby chick patterns via Etsy! And check out my popular round-ups for possums, net bag patterns, art deco inspired patterns, capybara patterns, fish patterns, frog patterns, foxes, beavers and raccoons!
- [Yamaha’s Free Amigurumi Patterns Now Include a Drone, Rugby Ball, Outboard Motor and More](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/yamahas-free-amigurumi-patterns-now-include-a-drone-rugby-ball-outboard-motor-and-more/): I've posted about Yamaha's free amigurumi pattern collection before ... because it's awesome! So I'm delighted to alert you to five more crochet pieces from the same team, all with free patterns!
- [Printable Affirmation Cards For Knitters Who Love Penguins – Instant Digital Download](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/printable-affirmation-cards-for-knitters-who-love-penguins-instant-digital-download/): There's something deeply relatable about penguins, don't you think? They huddle together for warmth, they're fiercely loyal to their people, they waddle through life with complete dignity, and they never apologize for who they are. Sound familiar?
- [The Ultimate Penguin Patterns Roundup: 13 Knitting & Crochet Designs to Start Now](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/the-ultimate-penguin-patterns-roundup-13-knitting-crochet-designs-to-start-now/): Some honeymoons involve beaches and cocktails. Mine involved mud, wind, and penguins - and honestly, no regrets. Back in 2004 my husband Collin (who's an incredible artist btw, check out his work) and I spent our honeymoon in the Falkland Islands penguin watching, where we got up close with Rockhoppers, Magellanics, Gentoos, King penguins, and one very lost Erect-crested who had clearly taken a wrong turn somewhere along the way (they are native to New Zealand). The obsession lives on ... So consider this penguin patterns roundup my love letter to the best birds in the world - 13 knitting and crochet patterns for knitters, crocheters, and anyone who just really needs a penguin in their life, in other words, everyone!
- [Printable Affirmation Cards For Knitters Who Love Cats – Instant Digital Download](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/printable-affirmation-cards-for-knitters-who-love-cats-instant-digital-download/): For so many of us, knitting is stressful, but it shouldn't be. It shouldn't feel competitive either (unless you're entering your work into the county fair - those judges are brutal af, LOL). Nor should it be a source of guilt over the seventeen unfinished projects living neglected lives in various project bags scattered around the house (or is it 103?). It should be fun, right? Right?
- [Crochet a Fractal Bloom Project Bag That’s Almost Too Pretty to Use](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/crochet-a-fractal-bloom-project-bag-thats-almost-too-pretty-to-use/): You know the feeling when a finished object is so beautiful you don't want to put anything in it? That's the Fractal Bloom Project Bag. Designer Mel Harrison has created a stunning granny-square style tote that looks like stained glass. The geometric repeat gives it that satisfying fractal quality where every panel echoes the whole, making this as meditative to crochet as it is gorgeous to carry.
- [Seven Reasons to Play Possum (All of Them Patterns)](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/perky-possum-patterns-these-crochet-amigurumi-are-unusual-and-cute/): Let's settle this: opossum if you're in North America, possum if you're in Australia. Both are marsupials. Both are misunderstood. And the American opossum? Secretly one of nature's greatest pest controllers - they eat thousands of ticks a season without a second thought. Frankly they deserve more credit, and also more knit and crochet patterns. We've rounded up our favorites.
- [Designer Spotlight: Amazing Doctor Who-Inspired Knit & Crochet Patterns and Tools](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/amazing-doctor-who-inspired-knitting-gauge/): This week I'm featuring Doctor Who patterns!
- [For Fans Of The Ninth Doctor: Now You Can Knit a Lady Cassandra, ‘Moisturize Me, Moisturize Me!’](https://knithacker.com/2026/05/for-fans-of-the-ninth-doctor-now-you-can-knit-a-lady-cassandra-moisturize-me-moisturize-me/): When I saw Patricia Westergaard's crochet version of Lady Cassandra, I knew I had to design a version for knitters ... so I did! Here's a knit version of Lady Cassandra for us Doctor Who-loving knitters out there! It's true, I love Doctor Who and I especially love Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor. Lady Cassandra is inspired by the second episode from this season, 'The End of the World' - MOISTURIZE ME!
- [Every Organ. Hand Knitted. This Stop-Motion Animation By Candace Couse Is A Wild Ride.](https://knithacker.com/2026/04/every-organ-hand-knitted-this-animation-by-candace-couse-is-wild/): The body is a magnificent system and Candace Couse knitted it. Despite being 15 years old, her film "Sick" (2011) is still a must-see, mesmerizing stop-motion short, produced through the National Film Board of Canada's Hothouse apprenticeship program. It takes you on a journey through pulsating organs and the dark recesses of a fully hand-knitted human body - cozy and visceral in equal measure. Makes me proud to be Canadian ... it's honestly one of the most unique things I've ever shared on KnitHacker - can't believe I missed it the first time around!
- [Organized Chaos – The Best Project Bags For Knitters & Crocheters](https://knithacker.com/2026/04/organized-chaos-the-best-project-bags-for-knitters-crocheters/): There are two kinds of knitters and crocheters in this world - the ones who use project bags, and the ones who are currently untangling yarn from the bottom of a tote bag while questioning every life decision they've ever made. 😂🧶 If you're ready to upgrade your yarn hauling situation, you're in the right place. Here are the best project bags for knitters & crocheters for every style, every budget and every size of stash.
- [7 Crochet Throw Pillows You Can Make In A Day](https://knithacker.com/2026/04/7-crochet-throw-pillows-you-can-make-in-a-day/): Not every crochet project needs to be a weeks-long commitment. 🧶 Sometimes you just want to pick up your hook, make something beautiful, and have it on your couch by bedtime. These seven crochet throw pillow patterns are exactly that — quick, cute, and completely satisfying from start to finish. Need pillow inserts? Check these out!
- [Polka Dot Patterns: 12 Knit Looks You’ll Love](https://knithacker.com/2026/04/polka-dot-patterns-12-knit-looks-youll-love/): Is there anything more cheerful than a polka dot? We don't think so and the knitting world clearly agrees. From delicate bobble stitches to bold colorwork dots, makers everywhere are embracing the spot in the most creative ways. Here are 12 of our absolute favorite polka dot patterns.
- [Polka Dot Patterns: 12 Crochet Looks You’ll Love](https://knithacker.com/2026/04/polka-dot-perfection-12-crochet-patterns-youll-love/): Dots. Spots. Polka dots. 🎉 Call them what you want - in crochet they are absolutely everything. From wearables to home décor, these delightfully dotty spotty polka dot patterns prove that the humble polka dot might just be the most versatile motif in your DIY repertoire. 🧶
- [Net Bags Are Everywhere For Designer Prices – Here’s How To Make One For The Cost of Yarn](https://knithacker.com/2026/04/net-bags-are-everywhere-for-designer-prices-heres-how-to-make-one-for-the-cost-of-yarn/): If you've been anywhere near a fashion magazine lately, you'll have noticed that net bags are the it bag for 2026. 👜 Designers are charging hundreds of dollars for something that knitters and crocheters have been making for generations with a ball of yarn and a few hours of their time. The handmade version? Just as beautiful, infinitely more satisfying, and it'll cost you the price of yarn (and the pattern). Let's get into it with a few good patterns. 🧶 P.S. If you're wondering about yarn/materials, raffia is a good choice.
- [All That Glitters – The Best Art Deco Inspired Knit & Crochet Patterns](https://knithacker.com/2026/04/all-that-glitters-the-best-art-deco-inspired-knit-crochet-patterns/): The Art Deco movement swept the world in the 1920s and 30s, bringing with it a love of bold geometry, luxurious materials, and unapologetic glamour. Here we are, nearly a century later, and its influence is still everywhere, even in the knit and crochet world. Whether you're drawn to the jazzy geometric patterns, the rich metallic tones, or just the sheer fabulousness of it all, this art deco inspired knit & crochet pattern round-up is for you. (I should note, a lot of the vintage patterns from the era are not size-inclusive, often designed for a 34 to 36-inch bust. I chose not to include these patterns, but if you're inclined to do the modifications, there are plenty of amazing options, like this geometric knit top - wowzas!)
- [Trusting Your Spidey Sense: How I Spot Fake AI-Generated Patterns & Shops](https://knithacker.com/2026/04/trusting-your-spidey-sense-how-i-spot-fake-ai-generated-patterns-shops/): Every day it seems that the coordinated network of fraudulent pattern shops gets bigger and more pervasive. I know a lot of knitters and crocheters are hesitant to even buy patterns anymore because of how hard it can be to spot fake AI-generated patterns. This is hurting a lot of small business owners, folks like me and all the designers that I support.

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