Welcome to Knitvana - your refuge to knitting from daily stress. This site is dedicated to helping beginners to delve into knitting and experienced knitters to try new techniques.

The site name - Knitvana - is a combination of words "knit" and "nirvana" and it is the explanation of the main purpose of the site. We want you to enter a happier state of mind by relieving your stress into the art of knitting.

Just take a look through our pages and whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter we hope that this site will help you to find nirvana.

Meet Lizzy

We would like to introduce our mascot - Lizzy the Cow. Lizzy is a knitted tea cozy. She helps us to make a perfect cup of tea and keeps it warm.

Lizzy wants to come to your house and keep your teapot warm. Lizzy's knitting pattern is free.

Lizzy feels very lonely. Knit a friend for Lizzy and send her a picture!

Not all pigs spread swine flu

Swine Flu pandemic special - two pig patterns for the price of one - $4. Sale ends when the pandemic ends.

Learn about Piggy Tea Cozy and Piggy Bank Toy & Pillow

Knitvana Signature Patterns

Knitvana patterns are very simple. All you need to know is how to "Knit", "Perl", reduce and add stitches. Patterns are available as PDF files that you can pay for via PayPal. Knitvana Patterns have photographs of knitted details and finished products and easy to follow instructions.

Knitvana’s toys and tea cozies make warm and comforting gifts that are so needed in these hard economic times.

Tea Cozys

Knit these cute tea cozies and you will be tempted to invite your friends for a cup of tea just to demonstrate your tea cozy.

Knitted Toy Patterns

Introducing Knitkinz - cute knitted stuffed animals. They all have the same sized head and body, so any Knitkinz clothes fit them. You can find free patterns for Knitkinz clothes and accessories on this site. You can give your Knitkinz unique personalities. You can knit for them clothes and accessories, food and furniture. You can take them with you anywhere. They make perfect gifts for people you love.