Since I shared a pattern for a tiny knit sweater Christmas ornament yesterday, why not a tiny mitten ornament today?
The Mitten Ornament by Jared Flood is really cute, with a tiny cable running up the middle. This might be … Read More ...
Knit a Little Sweater to Put on Your Tree
I love tiny knit things as ornaments for the holiday tree, and this little sweater called Cheers is a great option because it’s a blank slate.
This little top-down raglan is worked in the round and you can use whatever … Read More ...
Knit a Funky Christmas Ball
This Christmas ball knitting pattern from Shiny Superhero has a retro feel and is a great way to use up odds and ends of yarn.
The Fab Ball is worked with fingering weight yarn in a variety of colors. Usually … Read More ...
Get Your Minutia for 2020
I always love Berroco’s Minutia patterns, a little collection of tiny sweaters for holiday decorating.
A few ideas on how to use them:
- Christmas tree ornaments
- Decorate a bag or gift box
- Make a little garland of sweaters
- Use
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 ...
Book Review – 55 Christmas Balls to Knit: Colorful Festive Ornaments
Make your holidays merry with classic knitted Christmas balls from Arne & Carlos!
For nearly twenty years, Scandinavian knitting sensations Arne & Carlos have been delighting crafters around the world, using their unique sense of style to translate traditional Scandinavian … Read More ...
Jorid Linvik’s Big Book of Christmas Knits: Over 70 Scandinavian Holiday Patterns
Dozens of delightfully colorful holiday patterns from popular designer Jorid Linvik.
Make it the best time of the year?all year long! Fan-favorite Scandinavian knitwear designer Jorid Linvik, the bestselling author of the beloved Big Book of Knitted Mittens
and Big … Read More ...
French-Knit Ornaments Great for Last-Minute Decor
These French knit ornaments by the Dartmoor Yarn Company were originally conceived to decorate holiday cards, and they can absolutely do that, but they would also work as ornaments of the tree or little decorations to use in other places.… Read More ...
Deck Your Tree with Handknit Ornaments
My favorite part of any holiday tree is the handmade ornaments. Whether made by a kid, a friend or me, I love seeing the personality of the tree’s owners coming through in what they choose to display.
Ornaments are also … Read More ...
Christmas Knitting Pattern – Fair Isle Snowflake Ornament
This Christmas knitting pattern is for a Fair Isle Christmas ornament. You can see the full pattern over at Lionbrand. Make sure to check out some of their other Christmas patterns whilst you are there. If you are open to … Read More ...
Easter Egg Ornaments to Knit
There are lots of knitting patterns out there for knit Easter eggs, but I really like these from Purl Soho. They have a nice egg shape and look to be about the size of real eggs, and the design … Read More ...
Beware: These Knit Stars are Addicting
I haven’t knit any of Hunter Hammersen’s lovely stars called Scintillation yet, but I can definitely see the appeal. They’re darling, use very little yarn and are a pretty quick little project.
The way they are worked means there are … Read More ...
Knit a Candle for Some Wooly Light
This is a season of darkness in the Northern Hemisphere, and we’re deep in the season of holidays that celebrate light.
So what better time to knit some candles?
Hands Occupied has a sweet little pattern for a knit candle… Read More ...
Mini Christmas Stockings to Decorate the Tree
There are so many sweet knit ornaments and other objects you can make this time of year. I’d love to have a little tree in my office covered with knit and otherwise handmade ornaments.
A good place to start for … Read More ...
Get a Jump on Holiday Crafting with Merry Yarning
I am pretty much in denial about how soon the holidays will be here, and I know some people are already deep into decorating and making ready. Good for you, but I’m going to sit over here with my Halloween … Read More ...