Hanka's knitting crafts

Friday, July 31, 2026

HKC Knit Along One shoulder dress variations

Hi everyone

This week I changed the one shoulder top into a dress. But not just one. I give to you three different versions. Mix & Style your to make your own unique dresses.

These are available as a PDF pattern on Ravelry

PDF pattern

Even though this pattern is free it is still protected by copyright. Do not copy, republish, alter, sell, share or edit my patterns. You may only share the web link to this blog or Ravelry.

Dress with flower

Cast on 30sts

Garter st 16 rows

Next row: inc1, k to end

Next row: k

Repeat these two rows nine times more (40sts)

Next row: cast on 10sts, k to end

Garter st 3 rows

Next row: cast off 20sts, k to end (30sts)

Garter st 16 rows

Cast off

Flower

Outer

With 4ply yarn and 2.75mm needles

Cast on 29sts

Garter st 1 row

Next row: (k1, cast off 3sts) repeat to end (8sts)

Thread yarn through remaining sts, gather and secure.

Inner

With 4ply yarn and 2mm needles

Cast on 29sts

Next row: (k1, cast off 3sts) repeat across row (8sts)

Thread yarn through remaining sts, gather and secure

Sew dress back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back. Sew edges of flower pieces to form a flower. Place the inner on top of the outer and sew together. Sew the flower to the shoulder.

Dress with fluffy edge

C1 - main colour C2 - feather yarn

With C1, cast on 30sts

Row 1: C1 k26, C2 k4

Row 2: C2 k4, C1 k26

Repeat rows 1 & 2 another seven times

Row 17: C1 inc1, k25, C2 k4

Row 18: C2 k4, C1 k to end

Repeat rows 17 & 18 nine time more

Row 35: C1 cast on 10sts, k46, C2 k4

Row 36: C2 k4, C1 k46

Row 37: C1 k46, C2 k4

Row 38: C2 k4, C1 k46

Row 39: C1 cast off 20sts, k26, C2 k4

Row 40: C2 k4, C1 k26

Row 41: C1 k26, C2 k4

Repeat rows 40 & 41 another seven times

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back.

Dress with flair bottom

Cast on 30sts

* Row 1: k

Row 2: k

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5*

Repeat * - * another seven times

* Row 17: k

Row 18: inc1, k to end

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5*

Repeat * - * another nine times

Row 37: k

Row 38: cast on 10sts, k to end

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Row 39 & 40: k

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Row 41: k

Row 42: cast off 20sts, k to end

*Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Garter st 2 rows*

Repeat * - * another seven times

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back

If you would like to show your unique outfits knitted from these patterns you can do so on my facebook page Hanka's Knitting Crafts. I make a post often for you to share your creations in the comments. It helps me to continue this journey.

Until next time

Happy Knitting

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Friday, July 24, 2026

HKC Knit Along One shoulder top variations

Hi everyone

The last two weeks I worked on variations for the one shoulder top. This could be used with the skirts and pants to make unique outfits.

These patterns are available on Ravelry as a PDF document

One Shoulder Tops

Please do not copy the whole patterns to share. You may only share the web link to Ravelry or my Blog web address

You will need two colours for this one, C1 and C2

I used cotton yarn so it came out bigger

Top

With C1 cast on 16sts

Garter st 16 rows

Next row: inc1, k to end

Next row: k

Repeat these two rows nine times more (26sts)

Cast on 10sts, k to end

Change to C2 and garter st 2 rows Cut C2

Change to C1 and knit 1 row

Next row: cast off 20sts, k to end (16sts)

Garter st 16 rows

Cast off

Bow

With C2 cast on 4sts

Garter st 2 rows

Next row: k2tog x2

Next row: k

Next row: inc1 x2

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back. Sew bow to shoulder front on the C2 stripe. I did wrap my yarn a few times around the middle of the bow before I sew it in place.

Striped top

C1 C2

With C1 cast on 16sts

Garter st 2 rows

Change to C2 and garter st 2 rows

Change to C1 and garter st 2 rows

Repeat these 4 rows twice more

Change to C2 and garter st 2 rows

Change to C1, inc1, k to end

Next row: k

Change to C2, inc1, k to end

Next row: k

Repeat these 4 rows another fout times

Change to C1 cast on 10 sts, garter st 4 rows

Next row: cast off 20sts, change to C2 and k to end

Next row: C2 k

Change to C1 and garter st 2 rows

Change to C2 and garter st 2 rows

Repeat these 4 rows another three times

Cast off in C1

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back

Cropped top

Cast on 6sts

Garter st 16 rows

Next row: inc1, k to end

Next row: k

Repeat these two rows nine times more (16sts)

Cast on 10 sts, k to end (26sts)

Garter st 3 rows

Cast off 20sts, k to end (6sts)

Garter st 16 rows

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back

Flaired bottom top

Cast on 16sts

(Garter st 2 rows

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5)

Repeat ( - ) seven times

Row 17: k

Row 18: inc1, k to end

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Repeat rows 17 & 18 + short rows another nine times (26sts)

Row 37: k

Row 38: cast on 10sts, k to end

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Row 39 & 40: garter st

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Row 41: k

Row 42: cast off 20sts, k to end

(Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Rows 43 & 44: garter st)

Repeat ( - ) seven times more

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back

Until next time

Happy Knitting

Friday, July 10, 2026

HKC Knit Along Skirt Variations

Hi Everyone

This week we add some skirts to our Mix & Style set. Here are a few ideas.

Even though these are free,they are not for sharing. Copy the web link for other people.

A PDF is available for free on Ravelry:

PDF pattern

You will need two colours for this one, C1 and C2

Striped skirt

With C1 cast on 36sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Change to C2 and stst 2 rows

Change to C1 and stst 4 rows

Change to C2 and stst 2 rows

Change to C1 and stst 4 rows

Change to C2 and stst 2 rows

Change to C1 and stst 4 rows

Change to C2 and stst 2 rows Cut C2

Change to C1 and k 1 row

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back seam

Pencil Skirt

Cast on 36sts

1x1 rib 30 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back seam

Skirt with split

Cast on 36sts

Row 1: 1x1 rib

Row 2: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 3: k

Repeat rows 2 & 3 another three times

Starting with a purl row, stst 17 rows

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back seam accept the first 9 rows

Long Skirt

Cast on 36sts

Garter st 6 rows

Stst 60 rows

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back seam

Have fun making these. The tops are already posted it is the slip-on tops. I just made skirts to go with them. Mix & Style to your own preference.

Until next time

Happy Knitting

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Friday, July 3, 2026

HKC Knit Along Slip-on Dresses

Hi everyone

This time I changed the underwear top into a dress. I made three different variations. You can add decorations to make even more for your mix & style set.

These are so easy to knit.

Download your personal free PDF copy here:

HKC KAL Dresses

Do not share the pattern!

A plain dress, this would make a cute cocktail dress

Add some Barbie-core to the dress with a ribbon.

or go all out and make a striped dress, perfect for summer.

Even though these patterns are for free they still have copyright. So please do not share, alter, republish, sell or copy these patterns. You may sell the items you have created from this pattern. You my share only the Web link of this blog or the Ravelry link to others. Thanks for respecting me as the designer.

Until next time

Happy Knitting

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Knitting Fun July

Hi everyone

It is a new month and we start it with a FREE pattern. Have fun making this one. Let me know what you think of it. Do you have any suggestions for a pattern for August? Put it in the comments so I can see what it is.

Even though this is a free pattern I do ask that you do not share it. You may share the web link to this blog so whoever wants to make it can get their own. The views are the only thing that help me.

Okay back to the pattern

Materials:

8 ply/DK/Light weight yarn (used 4 Seasons Acrylic), 2mm needles, tapestry needle, small buttons

To Fit:

29 cm Fashion doll with modern standard body

Test square:

8sts & 10 rows stst = 2.5 cm block

Abbreviations:

k - knit sts - stitches k/p2tog – knit/purl 2 stitches together inc - increase by knitting into the front and back of st sl1 – slip 1 st psso – pull slipped st over

Retro Romper

Begin with one leg

Cast on 21sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 4 rows

Cast off 2sts at the beginning of the next two rows

Keep sts on a spare needle and knit another leg the same.

Next row: k over both legs (34sts)

Starting with a p row, stst 9 rows

Next row: k7, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k7 (32sts)

Starting with a p row, stst 3 rows

Next row: k7, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k7 (30sts)

Starting with a p row, stst 3 rows

1x1 rib 2 rows

Change colour here if you wish:

Stst 4 rows

Row 5: sl1, k1, psso, k to last 2sts, k2tog

Row 6: sl1, p1, psso, p to last 2sts, p2tog

Repeat rows 5 & 6

Now divide and knit each part separately:

Row 9: sl1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog

Row 10: p

Row 11: sl1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog

Row 12: p

Row 13: sl1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog

Row 14: p

Row 15: sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog

Row 16: p

Stst 40 rows

Cast off

Rejoin yarn to other sts and repeat from row 9

Sew crotch, back and leg seams. Darn away yarn ends. Sew small buttons to the front as shown in picture.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

HKC Knit Along Pajamas

Hi everyone

This time I used the underwear bottom and slip-on top to create pajamas and added a robe.

Download your free pattern and create your own. Please do not share the pattern itself. Share the link to this blog or the Ravelry link. Respect me as the designer.

HKC KAL Pajamas