Purls of wisdom - popular knitting patterns

Little angel tank top

She may not always be a little angel, but in this adorable tank top with pretty ribbon detail she'll certainly look like one.

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Floppy dog

A charming, low-cost, low-maintenance dog that requires no walking or feeding. Why aren't we all knitting our own pets? This toy would be a great gift to a newborn or animal-lover.

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Lacy scarf

Scarves aren't just for winter. This simple and thrifty pattern uses leftover yarn and the result is a delicate, lace-like scarf which is light enough for summer evenings and easy to fit in a bag... if the weather decides to be nice!

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Sundae girl dress

Any little girl will look as sweet as sugar in this dress of creamy vanilla yellow and cherry red.

The pattern is ideal for novice knitters and mostly straightforward, although you will need to pay attention to the diamond pattern down the front. As you can see from the photo, however, the pattern is extremely regular, so any mistakes should be immediately obvious.

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Girls' cardigan

A pretty pattern for a a super-soft and sweet knitted cardigan for young girls.

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Christmas pud tea cosy

'Tis the season to be jolly... and what could be more jolly than this Christmas pud tea cosy? Follow the pattern for a kitsch knit that will brighten the greyest of winter days and make every cuppa that extra bit more festive!

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Chullo hat

The Peruvian chullo is a knitted hat which has become hugely popular across the world. It has the added benefit of earflaps which can be tied under the chin in the colder weather and offer a great opportunity to customise with bobbles, plaits or tassles. This pattern is a fantastic starting point for a firt-time chullo-knitter and, of course, the finished product doesn't have to be for a man, we won't tell anyone if you want to keep it for yourself...

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Baby's coat

This adorable hooded pixie coat is suitable for boys and girls. Pick your colour and knit it up for winter warmth.

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Pumpkin purse

A pumpkin purse is for life, not just  for Halloween. Knit up this quick and easy cute coin holder and be just as experimental with the felt face as you would with a carved pumpkin...

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Baby santa suit

Go ga-ga over this super cute knitted Santa outfit for babies. With an easy-to-follow pattern, how can you resist?

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Mohair cardigan

Soft and pretty - pick you colour and knit this gorgeous cardigan.

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Spider bobble hat

The good old bobble hat - it will never go out of fashion. Still, why not adapt a classic and turn the bobble into a wooly spider sitting on a lovely jumble of autumn colours? And with two size options this charming noggin-warmer needn't be just for little heads...

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Mesh shopping bag

In case you didn't know, plastic bags are a things of the past. Many high street stores are encouraging shoppers to bring their own bags and - to add a touch of personal style to this revolution - we encourage you to knit your own. Whip yourself up this cute mesh shopper and become the envy of the checkout queue...

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Baby's v-neck

He looks like a real mini man in this adorable, snuggly v-neck.

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Green booties

Simple, comfortable, but most of all, completely adorable. These little booties will never go out of fashion.

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Mohair scarf

Wear as a pretty wrap or scarf, this mohair 'Muse' couldn't be simpler to make and will look absolutely beautiful - a touch of class for the colder months.

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