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Choosing a Knitting Pattern

Updated: May 15, 2023

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Scrunchie Hair Accessoires Crochet & Knit Pattern
Scrunchie Hair Accessoires Crochet & Knit Pattern

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March 19, 2021


Choosing a knitting pattern is perhaps the most exciting part of knitting. It is the beginning. You can see the vision of the treasure you will create. There are a few things to consider before choosing your knitting pattern:

  • your skill level

  • purpose or person the project is for

  • yarn choice

  • seasons it will be worn in

  • supplies and materials

  • time investment

  • completion deadline








Some projects require planning for acquiring supplies and materials or the time that will be needed to invest in the project. If your project is for a special occasion, like a birthday: when is the birthday? Take all of these factors in to consideration and try to keep your UFOs (unfinished objects) down to a minimum. Most of all have fun and make one for yourself!


Who will your next knitting pattern project be for? What occasion is it for or is it -- just because? Which pattern will you choose....



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