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 ...
Make Sock Snowmen with Knit Accessories
Now that we’re getting rather down to the wire on the holiday season, you might be thinking there’s not anything you still have time to make for holiday gifts.
While we’re definitely looking at things that are smaller over the … Read More ...
Extra Sock Yarn? Make a Sweet Ornament
There’s very little I would suggest still knitting for Christmas that involves sock yarn, but I think you could pull of an ornament or two.
Check out these cool sock yarn ornaments from Patons/Yarnspirations.
You need just a little bit … Read More ...
I Dare You Not to Aww at These Amigirumi Christmas Balls
I’m completely in love with these adorable amigirumi knit Christmas ball ornaments from Amy Gaines.
There’s a Santa, elf, reindeer, polar bear and penguin (my personal favorite!), which are all between 3 and 5 inches tall.
They’re really quick to … Read More ...
Knit a Partridge and/or a Pear for Your Tree
Holiday ornaments are a great little handmade gift idea for teachers or anyone else who needs a little something, or they can be a part of a gift that includes some other things. I love a knit Christmas ornament in … Read More ...
A New Season of Minutia
I always love the Minutia patterns from Berroco: little bitty ornaments that are perfect for any knitter’s tree and, honestly, great for gift knitting to all sorts of people.
This year’s collection includes knit and crocheted stockings, a wee colorwork … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Christmas Bauble
The great thing about knitting Christmas balls as ornaments for your tree is that you can start with a super easy pattern and embellish them however you like.
Knits’ End has a great easy Christmas ornament knitting pattern, worked flat … Read More ...
Why Not Knit Some Halloween Ornaments?
We all know about knitting Christmas balls, but what about knit Halloween balls?
Yes, some people really do put up a tree for Halloween, but even if you don’t, these would make a cute garland or they’d look great in … Read More ...
Eggs, Cozies and Chicks to Knit for Easter
Last year I shared a collection of knit rabbits for you to try for Easter/spring knitting, and I thought this year it would be fun to look at knit eggs, which led me to a few egg cozies and a … Read More ...
Another Quick Yarn Scrap Wreath Pattern
A few weeks ago I shared a super-cute Christmas wreath ornament idea for using yarn scraps by wrapping Mason jar lids. Here’s another great idea that’s a little more involved but super cute.
It’s a great way to use up … Read More ...
You Still Have Time to Knit Christmas Ornaments
It may feel like Christmas is right around the corner, and it is, but there’s still time to add to your handknit holiday collection with the addition of some knit Christmas ornaments.
The great thing about ornaments is that most … Read More ...
Use Yarn Scraps to Make Cute Wreath Ornaments
Even if you aren’t knitting gifts for everyone on your list (and I’m here to tell you that way lies craziness) it’s still fun to give a little homemade something with your gifts. Whether it’s making candied pecans or your … Read More ...
Getting the Holiday Knitting Started
There’s always a new crop of holiday knitting patterns every year, and there are a lot out there to choose from if you’re looking for Christmas knitting decorations and gift ideas.
Berroco’s annual Minutia — tiny sweater patterns for the … Read More ...