Ornaments

Ornamental knitting motifs including colorwork, nature-inspired designs, and decorative stitch patterns. Free charts for cushions, wall hangings, and gifts.

Basket Weave Knitting Pattern

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Basket weave knitting pattern - interlocking knit and purl blocks in terracotta on cream

The basket weave stitch is one of those patterns that looks far more complicated than it is. Simple knit and purl stitches combine into raised blocks that overlap like the strands of a real woven basket. If you can knit and purl, you can master this classic texture, and the 24-row repeat becomes intuitive after … Read more

Maple Leaf Knitting Pattern

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Finished knitted maple leaf pattern in red on white — example of a completed Canada Day dishcloth

Free maple leaf knitting pattern with a colorwork chart and step-by-step instructions. A beginner-friendly motif great for dishcloths, cushions, and seasonal gifts.