Category: Featured

From Norway to Alabama: How One Family’s Knitting Legacy Unlocked a Hidden American Story

Posted by Danielle | Feb 21, 2025 | Beyond Knitting, Featured |

I wrote about Dana Conroy’s New Pioneer PBS documentary ‘Knit With Love’ in one...

Every Day Can Be Caturday When You Make A CatKnit Pullover Sweater

Posted by Danielle | Feb 17, 2025 | Featured, Knitting Patterns |

Love cats and cozy knitwear? Make every day feel special with a DIY pullover that celebrates your...

Spiral Granny Square Magic: Crochet a Cozy Baby Blanket Heirloom

Posted by Danielle | Jan 7, 2025 | Crochet Patterns, Featured |

Crochet a Spiral Granny Square Baby Blanket – it’s cute, cozy, and makes a stylish...

2024’s Most Popular Knit and Crochet Patterns – KnitHacker’s Top 15

Posted by Danielle | Dec 31, 2024 | Amigurumi Patterns, Crochet Patterns, Featured, KnitHacker, Knitting Patterns |

From popular Paw Patrol patterns to emotional support chickens to totally wearable shrugs, here...

Crochet An ‘Our Earth Blanket’ – A New Take On The Temperature Tracking Pattern

Posted by Danielle | Dec 29, 2024 | Crochet Patterns, Featured |

“A detailed map of Earth has been meticulously graphed into this crochet pattern, allowing you to bring the world to life through your crochet hook. Use this versatile tapestry crochet pattern to make a temperature blanket...

Pattern To Knit These Innovative Fingerless Mitts – Features A Fun Geometric Design & Palette Reversal

Posted by Danielle | Dec 15, 2024 | Featured, Knitting Patterns |

This pattern is so unique! Imagine using four colors for an even more original look! Get the...

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KnitHacker is Danielle Holke’s long-running love letter to knitting and crochet. Since 2008, it’s been a home for indie designers, free patterns, amigurumi, fiber art, and the occasional dose of craftivism. Stay a while.

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