I Hate to Purl

Projects to make using only knit stitches

Do you have a huge dislike of purling and are looking for patterns where you can just work away in knit stitch only? Or, maybe it's not that you particularly dislike purling, but rather that achy joints and arthritis have begun to make it just too painful sometimes to enjoy your knitting when there are a lot of purl stitches?

Here's a collection of non-purl HeartStrings patterns; i.e. they are just garter stitch knitted flat, or are constructed circularly and use only knit-type stitches.

If you've been avoiding purling, I hope this inspires you to enjoy one of the beautiful HeartStrings non-purl patterns today!

Note: There are a few projects included in this listing that use very little purl; hardly a reason to avoid these otherwise great all-knit-stitch patterns. I've noted these exceptions, just in case you want to avoid them nevertheless.

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	A Beaded Bias Towards Lace Pattern #A60. The simplest of lace patterns knits naturally on the bias to make a knitted scarf with chic diagonal ends. The bias design is a striking use of hand-painted yarn. Optionally trim your scarf with a simple crochet beaded edge. More ... OR
	Beaded Shamrock Bracelet Pattern #S111. Celebrate luck and laughter in the Irish tradition by making a Beaded Shamrock Bracelet. Quick and easy beaded knitting makes this bracelet a great project idea for gifting friends and family. More ...
	Diamond Lace Dress-it-up Scarf Pattern #A55. Dress up your outfits with this versatile scarf featuring a design variation of trellis faggot lace arranged into diamonds with knitted-to-shape points at each end. Since the scarf is knitted from side-to-side, the colors in variegated yarn will stripe attractively in the lengthwise direction of the scarf. More ... OR
	Easy Asymmetry Wrap Pattern #H01. Create a one-of-a kind designer look with your choice of three yarns in this easy-to-knit, easy-to-wear knitted wrap. More ... OR
	Dolly Faroese Shawl Pattern #H34. This small doll-sized shawl is designed to learn and practice neck-down construction and basic techniques for making a Faroese shawl in the traditional style — except upside down! More ... OR
	Elemental Changes Shetland Stole Pattern #H53. 3 traditional Shetland lace motifs intermix for different arrangements of negative and positive space in this lovely knitted masterpiece. Instructions for a small delicate scarf and stoles in 3 widths are included. More ... OR
	Felted Beret Pattern #A96. Make a jaunty beret using these easy-to-knit, easy-to-felt pattern instructions. Choose to make in a solid color or a mix of colors for one-of-a-kind creativity! (There is just one round of purl to demarcate the fold line of the brim; hardly a reason to avoid this otherwise great all-knit-stitch pattern.) More ... OR
	Get an Edge to Start Shawl Pattern #A61. Start this lusciously fluid triangle shawl with a stunning 10" wide lace edging for a different take on triangle shawl construction. More ... OR
	Moebius ZigZag Scarf Pattern #A76. A dramatic shaped edge and reversible diagonal lace stitch make the single-sided moebius wonder even more wonderful. More ... OR
	Norwegian Braid Hat Pattern #KH04. This roll-brim hat features a decorative Norwegian braid band. Made in luxury yarn, its softness will bring warmth and comfort to body and soul. Coordinates with the #KH03 Comfort Socks Set for a great wardrobe enhancer or gift. (There is just a small amount of purl stitch used to make the braid trim on this hat.) More ... OR
	Pendants Faroese Shawl Pattern #A4. Pendants features garter stitch knitted lace of assorted jewel-like shaped lace motifs, yarn over increases and some of the yarn overs in the lace motifs are used to shape the panels and pretty lace shoulders. More ... OR
	Ring of Lace Wrap Pattern #H45. Ring of Lace is an airy, lightweight circular wrap that can be worn in a variety of ways. This design is an example of how a project in hand-dyed yarn can be planned according to the length of color repeat to create 'faux ikat' effects. More ... OR
	Shetland Lace Patterned Faroese Shawl Pattern #A5. A lovely shawl in traditional garter stitch lace knitting, bands of Shetland lace motifs of beads, diamonds and Madeira fans. (uses one purl stitch as part of the technique to make the increases that look like decreases) More ... OR
	Simple Beaded Cuffs Pattern #S14. Four easy styles of beaded-garter cuffs that give you the freedom to explore a myriad of color and bead placement combinations. These cuffs can be worn as wrist warmers or bracelets and on ankles as a dress-up over plain socks. A single cuff makes a chic cup cozy or water bottle holder, too. More ... OR
	The Skinny on Lace Pattern #A87. Slimming chevrons and stylized fleur-de-lis are arranged symmetrically in narrow lace bands for easy end-to-end one-piece knitting. Besides the Long Scarf in garter lace shown to left, instructions for a Sash and a Necktie are also included in this pattern. More ... OR
	Spiral Nebula Pattern #A71. Simple knitting, distinctive shape. Let your yarns be the design. Can be knit in any weight yarn and size — a good choice for letting fancy yarns be the design element. More ... OR
	Topsy Turvy Beaded Hearts Pattern #S15. A bonanza of ten projects using variations on a heart-themed bead design. Includes three styles of hats (only a bit of purling at the tip of the hat), headband, four styles of beaded garter cuff wristlets, sock-not cuffs, and stand-alone collar. Don't worry, the instructions take you step by step in knitting a planned color sequence of beads. More ... OR
	Troika Wrap-Around Faroese Shawl Pattern #A41 (black and white publication). Simple "3-ball" garter stitch technique; great pattern for using a mix of novelty and "stash" yarn. More ... OR