Knitting and Crocheting Projects

The braided, ropelike cable is much easier to stitch than it appears. Basically, you knit as usual but hold a few stitches in reserve on a cable needle until you need them.

How to Knit Cabled Mittens
How to Knit a Cabled Headband

Whether you're new to knitting or a seasoned veteran, keeping track of yarn sizes and needle gauges for each project can be a complicated affair. 

Stay organized with knit gauge cards -- simply fill out a card with color, gauge, pattern, and other relevant information for each project and store cards together in an easy-to-access place.

Print the Knit Gauge Cards

A scarf is a good project for beginner knitters; for this classic design, the main body  is worked in stockinette stitch, the most common of all stitch patterns, which is formed by alternating knit rows and purl rows.

Follow our steps to knit a cozy garter-stitch headband and pair of mittens for winter.

How to Knit a Garter-Stitch Headband
How to Knit Garter-Stitch Mittens

Create this ultrathick, cozy cowl for chilly days.

Basic knitting skills are all you need to create this adorable 9-inch mouse.

Soft, shimmering yarns make the most of this basic stocking pattern. 

Knit this adorable owl backpack for the little ones in your life.

There isn't a kitten that wouldn't purr over a catnip-filled knitted pillow.

A knit hat is comfortable, warm, cozy, and surprisingly easy to make.

Knit a smart accessory to keep you both warm and stylish this winter.

Knit yourself a pair of fingerless mittens, one of winter's trendiest accessories.

These mittens are straightforward to make (the basic knit stitch is king here), and the pattern is readily adaptable -- just alter the size to suit the wearer.

This pliable 10-inch-tall knitting basket -- fit for storing all your yarn and knitting supplies -- was made from a snowy Aran sweater.

Learn the basic crochet stitches (the chain stitch and the single crochet) and as you become more comfortable, advance to the double-crochet stitch.

Good grief, these are cute! The figures come from "Peanuts by Schulz Crochet," which is an all-inclusive kit that includes a book of patterns with step-by-step instructions to create 12 characters from the classic comic strip, plus a bonus paper doghouse for Snoopy.

A handmade blanket and matching toy make wonderful keepsake presents for a new baby.