Category: Featured

Crochet a Life-Size Unicorn Amigurumi – Sometimes Bigger is Better!

Posted by Danielle | Mar 21, 2018 | Amigurumi Patterns, Crochet Patterns, Featured |

Colorful and cute, a winning combination! Get the pattern via Etsy, designed by Ira Rott. PATTERN:...

5 Mermaid Tail Blanket Patterns … Such a Creative Use of Yarn!

Posted by Danielle | Mar 19, 2018 | Crochet Patterns, Featured, Knitting Patterns |

Mermaids have appeared in folklore across virtually every seafaring culture worldwide, but...

Get The Kit To Knit the Sizzling Sweater Krysten Ritter Wears in This 2018 Issue of Vogue Knitting Magazine

Posted by Danielle | Mar 17, 2018 | Featured |

In 2018 issue of Vogue Knitting (Vogue Knitting 2018 Late Winter), Jessica Jones actress Krysten...

Blotched Emerald Moth (Comibaena Bajularia) Hand Knit By Max Alexander in Shetland Wool

Posted by Danielle | Mar 15, 2018 | Featured, Knitting Patterns, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art |

Love Max’s work! See more of Max’s hand knit moths over at...

Happy #PiDay – How To Knit a REAL Pie for Pi Day!!

Posted by Danielle | Mar 14, 2018 | Featured, Food Hacks |

I love updating this post every Pi Day – it’s one of the year’s best highlights...

Hey Black Panther Fans … Knit Nakia’s Beautiful Shawl

Posted by Danielle | Mar 11, 2018 | Featured, Free Patterns, Knitting Patterns |

Last month, Black Panther costumer designer Ruth E Carter shared the yarns used in her design for...

Free Newsletter Sign-Up

About KnitHacker

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.

My Patterns

Find my patterns in the following places:

New In The Shop!

Hank, Skein, Ball & Cake Tee – $21.99 | 7 sizes, 9 colors

Knits & Commissions

In addition to five-star patterns, I have a selection of ready-to-ship knits in my shop and I also take commissions from time to time.

My popular chicken hat is always a big hit. In fact, one of my customers keeps coming back for more, leaving this review: “sweet lady who’s very considerate and kind. Love my hat so much. Thank you!” 🐔

Message me for details.

Real OR Fake?

Affiliate Disclosure

This site contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission – at no extra cost to you. I participate in affiliate advertising programs including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, and others. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Affiliate partnerships help keep KnitHacker running and allow me to continue supporting independent designers around the world. In fact, over the years KnitHacker has generated over a million dollars in sales for indie designers – something I’m incredibly proud of. Thank you for your support!