I prefer to wear gloves over mittens, but they do take a long time to knit because you need to use thin yarn so you have enough stitches to make the fingers.
The benefits to mittens include that they’re actually … Read More ...
Sock Monkey Slipper Socks Knitting Pattern
Sock monkeys are iconic, and the socks that make them are unmistakable. While you can buy sock monkey-style socks to wear, you can also knit these cozy socks for yourself or any sock monkey fan in your life.
This version, … Read More ...
Knit Fancy Balls for Your Holiday Tree
If you’d like a knit Christmas ornament that’s traditional but not a plain ball, check out these fancy balls from Tin Can Knits.
They’re actually more elongated than balls, but still a classic Christmas shape that’s fun and fast to … Read More ...
Tom Daley Launches Knitting Store, Partnership with We Are Knitters
Tom Daley has been busy since he dove into the hearts of knitters everywhere with his prodigious knitting and crocheting while competing at the Summer Olympics.
He recently launched the website By Tom Daley, which includes knit and … Read More ...
Super Long Legwarmer Knitting Pattern
If you’re looking for a super fun pattern to knit for yourself or for a gift, check out these super comfy and colorful scrunchy legwarmers from My Poppet Makes.
They use a multicolored yarn in medium weight, but you could … Read More ...
Lion Brand Launches Schitt’s Creek Yarn, Patterns
If you’re a fan of the show “Schitt’s Creek” or know someone who is, you’ll want to check out the newest collection from Lion Brand Yarn.
They recently launched a Schitt’s Creek branded line of yarn, which is … Read More ...
Tiny Tree Socks Knitting Pattern
I was just about to declare time for Christmas knitting over (though I’m still finishing up a project for gifting as I type), but I’ll make an exception for these Tiny Tree Socks from Summer Lee.
Use the scraps from … Read More ...
Snowflake Colorwork Hat Knitting Pattern
The sample of the In a Flurry hat from Knitterella is worked in holiday colors, but it would be easy to swap out blue for the red to make it a more general winter hat. Or just knit it in … Read More ...
Knit a Brioche Cat Hat
This cat-eared hat is super cute, and it’s a fun way to learn brioche knitting if that’s not something you already know.
I love this yarn that GrittyKnits used, but of course it would be great in a solid color … Read More ...
Super Quick Hat Knitting Pattern
Whether you’re still looking for things to knit for holiday gifts or you just want a quick and easy project to work on while watching Christmas movies, the Marley Beanie from The Blue Elephants is a great choice.
It’s a … Read More ...
Stocking Stuffer Cowl Knitting Pattern
My grandmother knit these colorwork stockings for all her kids, their spouses and children, and my mom has been stitching them for our spouses and children.
The Stocking Stuffer Cowl from Telly Bean Knits brings that same classic energy in … Read More ...
Christmas Bauble Knitting Pattern
There’s nothing better than a Christmas tree covered in knitting, and this simple Christmas bauble knitting pattern makes it easy to knit a variety of ornaments for your tree.
These basic balls can be stitched up with the colorwork patterns … Read More ...
Little Pine Tress to Knit
This year we don’t have a big Christmas tree because we have kittens. I haven’t really gotten into decorating at all, but I would like to have a little holiday on our fireplace mantel.
These little pine trees from Tina … Read More ...
Give the Gift of Christmas Socks
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 ...