There’s a chill in the air as I sit to write this blog post. Here we have arrived into late September and I know that knitting and crochet are on many of our minds. So, I was looking through my vintage patterns again and came across this adorably stylish cinched Sweater. What a fun sweater …
Baby Bonnet, Jacket & Booties | FREE VINTAGE CROCHET PATTERN
Hey everyone! So glad to see you here again 🥰 For today’s free vintage crochet pattern, I’ve found another adorable vintage baby pattern! It’s rare these days to find free patterns that include an ENTIRE set of clothes, am I right?! So heres a cute one for y’all – this pattern includes the instructions for …
Zigzag Baby Shirt & Trunks | FREE VINTAGE KNITTING PATTERN
Hello everyone, Happy September! It’s hard to believe that Autumn is ready upon us, but here we are already! So, I was pursuing through my vintage patterns and found one which seems like it would be fitting for these early autumn months! Because this baby set is knit with lightweight yarn, it is breezy and …
Easy Crochet Booties| A Free Vintage Crochet Pattern
With autumn well on it’s way, I thought I’d share another classic, well loved vintage pattern with you all today! What could be better than snuggling up with a cup of coffee or tea while wearing some comfy, handmade booties? I’ve seen members of my family wear these booties since I was a small child …
FREE VINTAGE CROCHET PATTERN|Scalloped Top & Coat
Hello everyone! Welcome to today’s free vintage crochet pattern! I’m so excited to share another vintage pattern. And I hope that this becomes a fan favorite for all of our readers! In today’s free vintage crochet pattern, you’ll be able to make a lovely shelled top with a matching coat! I feel that this is …
Stylish Turtleneck Sweater Pattern | FREE Vintage Knitting Pattern |
Happy August, dear crafters! I’m so excited to share our first ever Free Vintage Knitting Pattern here with you! This swear is timeless, goregous and will look and feel fabulous this autumn when knitted in some modern yarn! So, I am finally making an effort to put more time into this little blog, mostly because …
Free Easiest Shawl Ever Pattern| The Sugar Mountain Shawl |1 Hour Shawl |Beginner Friendly Snuggly Shawl Pattern
If you’ve ever been strapped for time and in need of a quick, snuggly gift, this Free Shawl Pattern is here for you! The Sugar Mountain Shawl makes for an excellent birthday gift, Prayer Shawl, or gift for someone needing a bit of extra love and care in their lives. What could be better than …
|Fresh Off The Needles Update| A Word About COVID-19
Just wanted to pop in and give you all a little update and reach out to our followers. What have y’all been doing in the wake of the Pandemic?Mostly, I have been sewing masks for people. So what have you been up to? Knitting, crochet projects? Netflix binging? Let me know in a comment below! …
Easy January Mittens | FREE CROCHET PATTERN |
With temperatures steadily dropping across the United States, I’ve been on a mitten making kick! Last week I shared a Selbu Mitten Inspired knitted hat pattern. This week, I felt inspired to crochet some actual mittens! Easy January Mittens are designed to be beginner friendly, and are worked from the fingertips up, using the Magic …
Foxes In Snow Beanie |FREE KNITTING PATTERN |
Hello everyone, and Happy New Year! I hope the holidays have treated you all well, and I hope that you all received a little yarn in your stockings 😉🧶 I know I did! During Christmas I became obsessed with a knitting technique out of Norway; Selbu patterns. My latest pattern, the Foxes in Snow beanie, …
Enchanted Unicorn Scarf | FREE KNITTING PATTERN |
The holidays are fast approaching, and quick knits (and crochets!) make excellent gifts! That is one of the very reasons the Enchanted Unicorn Scarf was designed. Take a look around at nearly any store, and you’ll find multitudes of adorable Unicorns adorning everything – memorabilia, clothing, plushies, you name it. But how many unicorn inspired knitting …
The Rustic Beanie | FREE PATTERN |
With Autumn here and Winter quickly approaching, many of us turn our activities to craft shows, gift making, and the pursuit of warmth and coziness. If you’re looking for a warm, stylish beanie that works up quickly, look no further than The Rustic Beanie! Suitable for anyone, and oh so warm! Make several of these …
Simple Scrunchies – Easy DIY | Free Pattern |
Summer has ended, and with it, autumn trends begin circling round the blogosphere. Simple scrunchies are a staple for any long haired person, but this year we’re seeing them being worn and sold as a fashion statement. A Wardrobe Staple I can’t wait to see how this translates into en vogue hairstyles – Maybe we …
Mainstays Basic Yarn | Full Review
Hello friends! Today I’m excited to finally post something I’ve been writing in the back of my mind for awhile now; a full review of Mainstays Basic Yarn. Mainstays, a brand marketed by Walmart, offers low priced lines of kitchen, bed, bath, and home items. In the last few years, they have also begun to …
Tiny The Turtle| FREE AMIGURAMI PATTERN
It’s summertime here, and one thing you’re guaranteed to see in our neck of the woods in summer, are turtles crossing the road! (By the way, that makes it our job to help move them to their destination, y’know?) So what better way to ring in the sunshine than to release my very first amigurami …
Clucky The Kitchen Chicken | FREE PATTERN |
Americana, a longtime staple of the Country Kitchen everywhere. And what do we often see in Country Kitchens? Chickens. Let me introduce you to Clucky the Kitchen Chicken! So Clucky here was born just a few days ago. A dear friend of mine came to me with a request; make a piece of kitchen decor …
The Santa Fe Nights Bag | FREE PATTERN |
I am so truly excited to present The Santa Fe Nights bag pattern! This has been one of the most fun patterns I have ever designed or dare I say, one of the most fun I have ever knitted. If you’re looking for a summery, soft, knap-sack styled purse, this is the bag for you. …
FREE KNITTING PATTERN – Easy Knitted Doll Tunic Sleeveless Shirt
If you’re a beginner knitter, a plush enthusiast, or someone with a cake of Premier Sweet Roll yarn laying around, this pattern is for you! It’s also a fabulous introduction to simple shirt making, so you can get a feel of things before you begin a large project. If you would prefer a printable, ad-free copy …
FREE PATTERN – World’s Easiest Cotton Bath Scrubbies
It’s that time of year. It’s hot, it’s muggy, and sometimes crocheting a blanket just doesn’t sound fun! What better way to spring into our summer months than with a quick and easy bathroom essential; a super soft, 100% cotton facial scrubby? Tiny but mighty! These little scrubs are something so simple, yet so satisfying …
FREE PATTERN – Snuggly Soft Dog Harness
Our furry friends are our family; and what better way to to show our love and thanks to them than by making accessories just for them? The inspiration I am a proud mama to several sweet doggies, several are chihuahas and chihuahua mixes! 🐶 One issue I have found in smaller dogs is the propensity …
FREE PATTERN – Worlds Easiest Knitted Scarf
If you’re anything like me, and hate scarf knitting, boy do I have the pattern for you. This free pattern is primarily made up of the Knit stitch! Purl haters rejoice. Yet the end result is distinctively stockinette.
Productive Hiatus, Projects, And Patterns Coming!
What an exciting couple of months it has been! I have been on a productive hiatus from blogging; so many projects achieved and so many patterns written. I’m eager to say I have much to post on here, as I have grown my Instagram and Etsy following both. I’ve expanded, getting business cards, mannequins, custom …
Hats, Hats, and More Hats!
Happy Monday y’all! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend 😄 As for myself, I hit Hobby Lobby and Joann for pompoms, and some hat quality yarn. Late night craft store runs are always exciting! We picked up Premier Sweet Roll yarn, Lion Brand Wool Ease in Cranberry, and a few small trinkets here and …
Completed Winter Hat WIP!
The temps have certainly dropped this week, and I for one have been enjoying a great deal of time inside, working on hats, scarves, and this gorgeous winter hat in particular, the Malia Beanie Y’all, I had the best time making this hat! It’s the absolute first time I had followed the Malia Beanie pattern …
Premier Sock Yarn – At a Glance
I’ve finally received my first few skeins of Premier Sock Yarn! I’m so eager to try this out, y’all have no idea. At First Glance: the yarn is smooth, stretchy, and has an excellent squish-ability when squeezed in-skein. The dye scent is not abrasive, and the colors are bold and bright. The color I have chosen …
Pinterest Officially Set Up!
Exciting news, Fresh Off The Needles official Pinterest is now optimized and ready for business. While this is small news, it’s another exciting step forward! I’m torn, dear reader. Tomorrow, shall it be a yarn review, or a WIP post? The Thanksgiving Holiday had me incredibly busy over the last few days! I’m ready to …
Fresh Off The Needles Now Has a Blog!
Welcome to my knit blog, Fresh Off The Needles! I’m currently working to build content, patterns, etc for the blog, but here you can expect to find knitting and crochet inspiration, free patterns, vintage pattern findings, sewing stuff, and general talk of a more interior oriented side of homesteading. I often take a modern approach …