Inspired by one of my fave spots near Sydney Australia, The Bondi Tank Top has a beautiful puff stitch element making it fun and flirty for beach days. It is perfect for layering and wearing around the city or even to work or evening dinner. Make it in your favorite cotton and see how quickly it becomes your fave go to top for summer days and cooler eves as a base layer.
Read MoreLighthouse Tank Top Free Crochet Pattern is inspired by my love of Lighthouses. The straps are a take on the ladders affixed to lighthouses for the keeper to have access. The shape and the flared bottom are inspired by the historic shape of lighthouses. I used Wool and The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton for the design because it is one of my favorite cottons and as a DK weight it is sturdy like a lighthouse. I hope you love making The Lighthouse Tank Top as much as I loved designing it.
Read MoreSomething about a simple yet lovely design just makes my heart smile. If lace knitting has scared you or seemed overwhelming then this is the pattern for you. This Stunning Starter Lace Shawl is part of the Learn To Knit Series I designed for Stunning String Yarn and is great for beginner knitters. It has a great repeat to let you dive into lace knitting wit confidence!
Read MoreI am so excited to have teamed up with Asylum Fibers to create a knit version of my super popular Montgomery Street Crochet Shawl. This is a great beginner friendly shawl for any level knitter to enjoy! Like the crochet version, you can make this is big or as small as you want to suit your style. I know people who have made several in various sizes and colors and just love this both simple and stylish pattern.
Read MoreThis Delancey Crochet Scarf Free Pattern For Beginners uses just 3 beginner and simple crochet stitches and is a great way to explore stitch work while creating a wonderful scarf for guys and gals. You can make it as long or short as you like as it is designed in sections.
Read MoreThis Textured Striped Crochet Shawl Free Beginner Friendly Pattern is a great way to explore color work, introduce texture to your stitching and create a wonderful scarf for guys and gals. Something about texture that makes crocheted items pop and this scarf uses a subtle technique to create a beautiful texture throughout the whole scarf. It works up quickly and has a great repeat to zen out and stitch in front of your latest binge watch on the telly!
Read MoreThis Chunky Textured Two Tone Scarf Free Crochet Pattern is a great beginner pattern with a simple combination of stitches that creates a cozy fun texture. It is also a great introduction to color work using the contrast color as trim instead of as a main design element. I used Universal Yarn Uptown Bulky in Sample & Suggested for this pattern.
Read MoreThis Chunky Textured Two Tone Beanie Free Crochet Pattern is a great beginner pattern with a fun combination of stitches that creates a cozy texture. It is also a great introduction to color work using the contrast color for the brim instead of as a main design element throughout the hat itself. I used Universal Yarn Uptown Bulky in Sample & Suggested for this pattern.
Read MoreThis Bridgeport Chunky Cowl Free Crochet Pattern will quickly become your favorite cozy winter accessory. This is a great beginner cowl to play with both color and texture. There are so many ways to customize this cowl to make it your own. If you would like a longer Infinity Scarf you will want to add more rows to Section I. This will require more yarn of each color.
Read MoreThis is one of my most popular hat patterns and great to make for gifts and markets. It has a beautiful texture that works up quickly. I used Tuff Puff yarn from Knit Picks / We Crochet and love how soft and cozy it is. These work up so fast you will be amazed. I made several because I loved it so much in this yarn: Bark, Jelly, Snickerdoodle and Celestial. I LOVE THEM ALL! Thanks to the We Crochet team for sending me such bright and fabulous cozy yarn to make these!
Read MoreAnother design in my beginner knits and Learn To Knit Series for Stunning String, this easy to knit poncho can also easily be worked up into a full poncho too! The pattern is worked made from the top down and a great introduction to shaping.
Read MoreThis Kingston Cowl AND Infinity Scarf free crochet pattern does just that. You can truly customize this to the width and length that works for you. Make it as gifts for those who love cowls with just ONE BALL of Lion Brand Vel-Luxe Yarn or as a longer infinity scarf for those who love to wrap themselves up in cozy warmth.
Read MoreFlex those knit muscles: This scarf is designed with the beginner in mind. A great way to get beyond the garter stitch with a fun workshop in texture and stitches. If you can knit and purl you can make this. It is also a fabulous palette cleanser for more experienced knitters.
Read MoreFeaturing Asylum Fibers Yak Bulky yarn, the Skyscraper Scarf is inspired by those tall building I grew up with and love so much in New York City. It reminds me of the windows and how the city is truly magical. The Skyscraper scarf works up quickly and lets the yarn really shine and be the star of the show.
Read MoreBust your stash with this stylish and fun accessory. I designed this to be a great stash buster and a hint of style. I had a few bits of color left from another project and a fresh ball of Ivory and decided to pair them for this quick cowl. You can add length if you want and truly make this in any yarn in your stash and appropriate needle size.
Read MoreI had so much fun designing the Stunning String Learn To Knit Series. It gave me an opportunity to create beginner friendly classic designs that would inspire new knitters. This Striped Scarf is great for any level knitter - especially those exploring color-work. Great for the guys and the gals and and you can make it in your favorite team colors as well.
Read MoreThe Main Street Headband - Ear Warmer free knitting pattern is a quick knit that will keep you and anyone who wears it SO COZY! It is a great beginner pattern and also fantastic for makers who do markets or need to make lots of gifts. I designed this as part of a Learn To Knit series so it is very beginner friendly.
Read MoreThis is such a great quick ear-warmer pattern for beginners or those who make market items. It works up quickly and a subtle trick in the stitching creates a beautiful fabric and texture. You can make a few from a single skein of yarn as well! I designed this as part of a Learn To Knit & Learn To Crochet Series so it is very beginner friendly and great for gifting as well. You can also make the matching cowl pattern which is free here.
Read MoreThis is such a great quick cowl for beginners or those who make market items. Works up quickly and a subtle trick in the stitching creates a beautiful fabric and texture and very beginner friendly.
Read MoreThis Montgomery Street Shawl is a special free pattern and perfect if you ever need a quick project on the go. If you saw Kristy Glass at the Rhinebeck Yarn Bazaar or her video then you are familiar with this shawl as she rocked it at the first Rhinebeck Yarn Bazaar. It is a quick and fabulous shawl pattern. Make the bandana style or the full shawl. Posts may includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.
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Hi - Iām Michele
Welcome to Stitch & Hustle. I have always loved crochet (and knit). I started this blog because I wanted to share beginner friendly entry level patterns for all levels of makers. But especially for those learning and just starting out with knitting or crochet. My patterns are super easy and a great place to practice skills with easy construction patterns - and most of the patterns are free for that very reason.
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