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8 Cold Weather Knitting Patterns

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As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it’s important to have warm and cozy clothing to keep you comfortable. That’s why we’ve put together a collection of the top 8 cold weather knitting patterns to help you stay warm this winter. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just starting out, there’s something in this collection for everyone. From chunky sweaters and scarfs to cozy blankets and socks, these patterns are designed to help you create stylish and practical pieces that will keep you warm all winter long.

In this collection, you’ll find a variety of patterns to choose from, including traditional cable-knit designs and modern, trendy styles. Whether you’re looking for a cozy sweater to wear on a chilly evening or a warm blanket to curl up under on a cold night, you’re sure to find a pattern that you’ll love. And with a wide range of skill levels represented, you can choose a pattern that’s just right for your experience level. So grab your needles and yarn, and get ready to create warm and stylish pieces that will keep you comfortable all winter long.

If the air hasn’t started to cool down where you live, it most likely will be in no time at all.  Make sure your wardrobe is prepared

by knitting some of these fun pieces to use and wear.  They would also be great to give for gifts for the upcoming holidays.  Don’t the all look so warm and cozy?

Looking for more Knitted Beanie patterns? Check out these Knitting patterns we found on Etsy  and over at Sirdar’s Website.

 

sugarplums

 

 

1- Sugarplums Blanket from Ravelry

shrug

2- Easy Knitted Shrug from Fine Craft Guild

cowl

3- Tall Cowl Pattern from Knit And Bake

mits

4- Fable Mits from Just A Day Dream

headband

5- Headband from Craft Snob

scarf

6- Cable Knit Scarf from Spud And Chole

wavesweater

7- Baggy Wave Sweater from Pickles

slipper

8- Moon Socks from Drops Design

 

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Michaels Acquires Joann Intellectual Property; Joann Website Now Forwards to Michaels

 

 

Craft retailer Michaels has acquired the intellectual property and private label brands of now-defunct retailer Joann, according to a media release, and the Joann website now forwards to Michaels. 

The releases states that Michaels will be developing the “beloved Big Twist® brands as part of the Michaels portfolio.” It also notes plans to expand its offerings in the fabric, sewing and yarn categories, with more than 600 new products being added. 

“We’re honored to have the opportunity to welcome JOANN customers into our creative community and are committed to delivering the selection, value, and inspiration they are looking for at Michaels,” David Boone, CEO of Michaels, said in the release. 

Specific to yarn, the company notes it has plans to expand its yarn selection by 25 percent this year, including releasing more than 60 new private-label Loops & Threads products beginning this month, expanding offerings of Lion Brand and the Yarnspirations family of brands, and welcoming Big Twist yarns. 

The release specifically mentions Big Twist Value Plus, Big Twist Twinkle, Big Twist Posh and Big Twist Baby Bear, and notes that the offerings are “now being developed as part of Michaels portfolio of brands and will be available in-stores and online later this year.”

No word on what this means for Herrschners, which previously announced it would carry Big Twist. Its page announcing the news still says “at this time we are not able to release details on specific Big Twist varieties or colors, or the exact date the yarn will be available to order” and encourages signing up for email updates.

This news comes just days after the final closing of the last Joann locations and the appearance of a message on their website talking about “stitching up something new.” The Joann website now forwards to a landing page for craft retailer Michaels. 

“Welcome Joann customers,” it says at the top. “We’ve got your go-to essentials and so much more.” The page also notes “everyone is welcome at our craft table” and says the website is a source for “fabrics, yarn, notions & more.”

Further down the page it says “With JOANN stores closing, Michaels is excited to welcome new makers, crafters, and sewing enthusiasts into our community” and has a string of links to product categories these shoppers might be looking for. It says Michaels carries “many of the favorites that Joann customers love” including patterned fabric, yarn, ribbons and notions. 

The release calls this a “dedicated landing page” with a “curated assortment of products” they think are relevant to the Joann shopper. 

If you go directly to Micheaels.com, you see their regular website but there is a link at the top of the page for Joann customers that leads to the same page linked above. 

The release doesn’t mention opening any new stores in towns left without a craft store thanks to the Joann closure. It does note they have 1,300 stores in 49 states and in Canada, and they have both US and Canada-facing websites. 

What do you think of this news? It’s not the exciting future I’d hoped for with Joanns cryptic announcement, but I know legions of knitters and crocheters will be happy to know Big Twist will live on, and other crafters will probably be happy about expanded selection at Michaels.