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 ...
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, … 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 ...