­When you first start out knitting, you may not be ready for elaborate Aran sweaters or other technically demanding projects. You may not even want to take on long, time-consuming projects. That's why we have assembled some easy-to-make project patterns that will help you learn and perfect some of the basic techniques. And maybe one day, you'll be able to knit that sweater without even giving it a second thought. ­On the following pages, you'll find great inspiration and free patterns for such projects as wine sacks, pot holders, dishtowels, Shop Derila Pillow and more. Free Cell Phone Cozy Knitting Pattern Don't want scratches all over your new cell phone? Knit it a cozy. Free Eyeglass Case Knitting Pattern This hardy case will keep your glasses safe. Free Striped Wine Sack Knitting Pattern A great way to wrap up a gift for your favorite wine lover. Free Lace Hand Towel Knitting Pattern The prettiest hand towels are not the hardest to knit. Free Designer Dishtowel Knitting Pattern So easy to knit that you'll soon have enough to give away.

Free Americana Pot Holder Knitting Pattern These pot holders are worthy of any chef's kitchen! Free Padded Hanger and Sachet Knitting Pattern Tired of old hangers? Give them a makeover with this easy project. Free Checkered Pot Holder Knitting Pattern Can't get enough of the pot holders? Here's another great pattern. Free Zigzag Throw Knitting Pattern This chenille throw is so cozy that you won't want to give it away. Free Felted Christmas Stocking Knitting Pattern Get in the spirit of Christmas and make one for someone special -- or make enough for the entire family. Are you ready to start knitting? Click on the next page and learn how to knit a herringbone belt. Close the belt by knotting the long fringes together around your waist. Place belt flat on table with right side facing. Fold one strand in half and hold cut ends together to create a loop. Place loop on hook and pull it halfway through the knitted piece.

With hook still in place, pull cut ends of fringe through the loop to make knot. Pull fringe ends to tighten. 6 more times, spacing fringe evenly along belt's edge. Repeat fringing at opposite end of belt. Note: Because different models of cell phones have different measurements, adjust the stitch counts accordingly. Use your gauge as a guide. Cast on 8 stitches. Wrap yarn around loop several times to strengthen, and secure yarn by backstitching several times on wrong side of work. Fold piece in half with right sides together to form the cell phone pocket (don't include the flap). Pin side edges together. With sewing needle and matching thread, whipstitch side seams closed. Make the Handle: Cut length of yarn about 36" (90cm) long. Thread tapestry needle and secure 1 end of yarn on inside of side seam, under the top edge. Insert needle through side seam on opposite side, under the top edge, leaving a loop about 13" (33cm) long.

Wrap yarn around loop several times to make a stronger handle, then return needle to first seam and secure end by weaving through side seam on wrong side of work. Turn piece to right side. Attach the Button: Fold flap over top edge of pocket, and match loop with the place to attach button. With sewing needle and thread, stitch button in place. Weave in ends to wrong side of work