There’s probably a joke in here somewhere about all the wine we have been drinking lately and how we probably all have extra corks
laying around that we should definitely be crafting with.
If you want to hide your extensive … Read More ...
Knit a Christmas Hat for Your Little Elves
Seasonal hats are the cutest thing for little humans. My daughter was very little her first Halloween, so her costume was basically a knit pumpkin hat, and it was the cutest thing.
I don’t think I knit her a Christmas … Read More ...
Winter Socks Knitting Pattern
I am always struck with an urge to knit socks this time of year, and there’s no reason such socks can’t be seasonal as well.
These socks from Stitches and Marginalia are called Christmas socks, but they are really just … Read More ...
Knit Christmas Cookies for Decor or Gifts
These little knit Christmas cookies are so cute and would be great to make a little garland of cookies or tuck into a Christmas card or use to decorate a gift bag.
There are little gingerbread people, an angel, a … Read More ...
Cute Toys to Knit for Christmas
Knitting designer Rebecca Danger is known for her fun toys, and years ago she did a collection for Knit Picks that includes an elf, a snowman and couple of monsters perfect for decking your halls or giving to a kiddo … Read More ...
Get Graphic with the Graphic Elements Sweater
Looking for a great sweater for lounging that still has style? Check out the Graphic Elements sweater designed by Tamy Gore.
This top down circular yoke sweater has a relaxed fit (it’s made to have 8 to 15 inches of … Read More ...
Knit Santa and Mrs. Claus
This knit Santa and Mrs. Claus are so cute, I almost don’t know what else to say about them.
They’re worked flat and sewn together, and it looks like the clothes are part of the body. The originals were made … Read More ...
Knit a Scandinavian Christmas Stocking
I love the look of traditional knit Christmas stockings with little holiday motifs on them. They’re the sorts of stockings we have in my family (my grandmother and mom made them) and I just love the classic look.
Arne & … Read More ...
Woven Stars to Knit for the Holidays
There’s something about the holiday season that makes me want to decorate the house in handmade things. Maybe it’s remembering the handmade ornaments of my past, or just that everything should be covered in yarn in the winter.
I’m going … Read More ...
Lamplighter Socks Knitting Pattern
This time of year there are a lot of celebrations that have to do with light, so maybe it’s a good time to knit some socks with lamps on them?
The Lamplighter Socks from Fleur & Ink Knit Co. are … Read More ...
Mitts to Knit for the Whole Family
One year I decided I wanted to knit everyone (all the women, anyway) in the family fingerless gloves. I think I knit them for my daughter’s teachers, too. There were mitts everywhere, all the time.
I love fingerless mitts because … Read More ...
Knit Yourself a Staycation (or Two!)
As much as I love knitting from other people’s patterns, so I don’t have to make any choices or do much math, sometimes it’s fun to have more options than a single pattern might give you.
The Staycation from Tif … Read More ...
Cooler Weather Doesn’t Mean You Have to Stop Knitting Lace
I tend to think of lace knitting as something to do and wear in the summer when the weather is warm and those little decorative holes make knit garments less heavy.
But lace is a pretty touch on projects for … Read More ...
Christmas Stocking Knitting Patterns
I’m not quite ready to think about Christmas knitting, but if you want to make stockings it’s a good time to start. Here are a few fun patterns to get you started thinking about fresh stockings for the holidays.
This … Read More ...
Knit a Striking Chevron Throw for Your Place
I feel like we’re all going to be staying home this winter even more than normal, and that feeling makes me want to jazz up my space with some new knits and other projects.
I love this Heirloom Chevron Throw … Read More ...