Admittedly it might be a little late to start knitting socks to give to someone as a holiday gift. But these Christmas socks from Yvonne Hugo are super cute, and the only patterned part is around the leg, so they … Read More ...
The Perfect Zip Up to Knit
I tend to be pretty traditional in the knitting projects that I choose. I like pullovers and open cardigans. Sometimes I’ll knit a cardigan with buttons but I usually don’t use them.
While there’s a bit of intimidation factor involved … Read More ...
Easy Gift Idea: Stemless Wine Glass Cozies
I love my stemless wine glasses
because they fit in the dishwasher a lot better than the ones with stems do, but I’m always sad that I can’t use the multitudes of beaded wine glass charms I made with them. … Read More ...
Knit a Santa Hat for Everyone
I always love to see photos where everyone in the family has a matching knit something, whether it’s sweaters or socks.
I’m not that ambitious, though, so if it were my family, it would probably be something like Santa Hats.… Read More ...
Santa Gnome Knitting Pattern
Gnomes seem to be having a moment in the crafting world, so even though we’ve shared this pattern before (it’s been 7 years, but you can find it in this roundup of Santa knitting patterns) it seemed worthwhile to … Read More ...
New Minutia to Knit for Your Christmas Tree
For several years now, Berroco has released a bunch of little knitting patterns for use as holiday decorations.
Called Minutia, they can be used on the tree, as a bunting (or a tiny advent calendar?), on gifts or as part … Read More ...
A Holiday Sweater That’s Not Too Holiday
Tamy Gore describes her Riverwinds Pullover as a simple, cozy Christmas sweater, which it absolutely could be knit as shown in red and white (or even red and green). But it’s a holiday sweater that isn’t really that holiday, so … Read More ...
Colorwork Balaclava Knitting Pattern
Lots of balaclava knitting patterns are pretty basic, which make sense since they are such a utilitarian item. But there’s no reason you can’t add a little flair.
Arne and Carlos added a bit of Fair Isle colorwork to the … Read More ...
Easy Mitten Knitting Pattern
These mittens are a great project to have in your repertoire for gift knitting or just for winter. The Easy Twisted Rib Mittens from Ewe Ewe, designed by Heather Walpole, are made with worsted weight yarn and come in three … Read More ...
Knit this Super Sweet Reindeer for Christmas
This little reindeer would be a super cute addition to your holiday or winter decorations or a great gift for a kiddo this holiday season.
Offered by Heirloom Knit Patterns, the design is worked in DK weight yarn in three … Read More ...
Some Sparkle for Your Knitted Socks
‘Tis the season for fun holiday socks, and the Bauble Extravaganza from All Knit Up Designs is a super fun choice.
These socks can be worked (Ravelry links ahead!) cuff down or toe up, and they feature Christmas trees … Read More ...
Make Your Own Rainbow with the Rainbowgan Knitting Pattern
The Rainbowgan cardigan knitting pattern from The Drunk Knitter makes a rainbow for the yoke from a single skein (or two) of yarn. Before knitting you divide up the colors so you have long runs of a sing color rather … Read More ...
Snowbell Tree Skirt Knitting Pattern
A solid-color tree skirt is nice because it doesn’t detract attention from the tree itself, but of course you still want it to be pretty when it’s not covered with gifts.
The Snowbell Tree Skirt knitting pattern from Knitatude uses … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern
I love fingerless gloves throughout the year because my hands are always cold, but they’re the perfect thing to wear inside and out when there’s a chill in the air but you still need to use your fingers.
The Christmas … Read More ...
Quick and Easy Christmas Stocking Knitting Pattern
If you want to knit a bunch of Christmas stockings in time to fill them for the holiday, you need a pattern that works up pretty quickly.
The Speedy Stockings from Craft Star Studios are quick to knit because they’re … Read More ...