Knitty Gritty Projects

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The DIY (Do It Yourself) network's Knitty Gritty show features the freshest ideas in knitting. Download these free projects featured in their second and third seasons. They are a great way to learn how to spin your own yarn and custom dye it, too! Also, see the helpful yarn approximations chart at the bottom of this page—it's a real help when spinning your own yarns.

My First Hand-Dyed Project
	Ruffled Legwarmers (112 KB) These frilly legwarmers with commercially prepared variegated yarn or handpaint your own—we'll tell you how. Bouclé Shrug (69 KB) This shrug is a simple rectangle transformed into a versatile garment. Dye your own yarns to match your favorite outfit.

My First Handspun Project
	Spindle-Spun Shrug (97 KB) Give spinning singles a try and knit this unique garment that is sure to turn heads. Chunky Rib Scarf (103 KB) Use your first handspun yarn to create this simple rib scarf.