Aran Headband Free Knitting Pattern

October 20, 2026.Reading time 4 minutes.

This is a blue headband with a cable showing the finished garment from this headband knitting pattern

To celebrate the release of my new knitting pattern collection, 20 Aran Headbands Knitting Patterns, here is a free ear warmer headband knitting pattern for you. This headband is wide, squishy, cosy and easy to knit using any aran or worsted yarn of your choice. The design of the headband is a garter stitch border […]

Understanding Vintage Knitting Needles

October 4, 2026.Reading time 9 minutes.

When working with vintage knitting patterns, one of the first things you will notice is that the needles are often described very differently from the way they are today. Older British patterns commonly give needle sizes as numbers such as No. 8, No. 10 or No. 12, rather than in millimetres. American patterns may use a […]

Why Can’t I Download My Etsy Instant Download Pattern? (And How to Fix It)

September 25, 2026.Reading time 13 minutes.

a mobile phone and instant download knitting pattern PDF files printed out on paper

If you’re a knitter, crocheter, or any kind of crafter, chances are you’ve bought — or at least considered buying — an instant download pattern. Etsy has become most crafters’ go-to marketplace for instant download PDF patterns, largely thanks to the sheer abundance of designs available, from vintage-inspired classics to brand-new releases from independent designers. […]