Knitting and Crochet Patterns

Knitting and crochet turn yarn into fabric one stitch at a time. In knitting, the stitches live on two needles and are passed from one to the other on every row; in crochet, a single hooked tool builds chains and stitches one by one. Once you know knit and purl, the road opens up to ribbing, garter stitch, stockinette, seed stitch and cables. That is why the range of patterns is so wide: from a simple scarf to a colorful blanket pieced together from motifs, there is a project for every skill level.

In Anatolia, knitting is a deep-rooted tradition passed down through generations. Wool socks, mittens and slippers knit for winter, vests made for newborns and blankets tucked into a bride's hope chest (the çeyiz, a dowry collection of handmade household pieces) are the best-loved parts of that tradition. Today the same love continues with acrylic, cotton, wool and chenille yarns. Reading the yarn label makes life easier: the recommended needle or hook size is printed right there. Fine baby yarns call for small sizes and chunky yarns for large ones, and the right match decides the texture of your fabric.

The most popular projects fall into garments and home textiles. Baby vests, booties and cardigans are among many knitters' first choices; beanies, scarves and socks are quick to finish and easy to gift. Sweaters, tops, dresses and shawls are larger pieces that ask for a little more patience. Around the home, blankets, throws pieced from motifs, placemats and table runners stand out, while crochet flowers, planters, cushions and baskets add warmth to any room. Crochet scrubbies (lif, the Turkish bath and kitchen washcloths) for the bath and kitchen, phone and glasses cases, bags, wallets, hair clips and headbands are favorite small projects too, and knotting techniques like macrame live in this category as well.

In El İşi Dünyası you can filter patterns by category and subcategory so you only see the projects you care about; if you are after a baby vest, a couple of taps take you straight to the Baby & Kids Wear list. Sort by newest, most liked or most saved, and add any pattern to your favorites. Makers can add the yarn they used, the needle size and the pattern to the post description; you can ask anything in the comments and follow the knitters you love. The app is free, and sharing your own knits takes only a few steps.