This time of year I start thinking about all the selfish, cozy knitting. I just want to make myself fuzzy socks and sweaters and wear them while I’m knitting other things for myself while snuggling under a knit blanket.
This … Read More ...
Knit a Gnome or a Bunch with these Cute Patterns
If you’re a fan of cute and whimsical knit designs, you’ve probably heard of Susan B. Anderson. She is a renowned knitwear designer known for her adorable knit animals and creatures. One of her most beloved designs is her knit … Read More ...
Knit Mini Mitten Christmas Ornament
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 Classic Santa Hat
There’s something about the iconic Santa stocking hat that is irresistible. Everyone raised in a culture where Santa is a thing recognizes it, but it’s also just a solid warm and cozy option if you happen to live somewhere that’s … Read More ...
Festive Rose Knitting Pattern
This sweet festive rose from Ambah O’Brien is pretty any time of year, but wouldn’t it be lovely to gift as a brooch pinned to a knit scarf or cowl? Or used as a decoration on a gift bag or … 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. … Read More ...
The Simplest Knit Christmas Tree Skirt Ever
If you want to add a handmade touch to your Christmas tree, why not knit a tree skirt?
This design from Handy Little Me is as easy a knit tree skirt could possibly be because it’s a rectangle that you … 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
Make a Forest of Knit Cork Christmas Trees
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Vintage Knit Standing Santa Claus Doll
Christmas Knitting pattern for a standing Santa Claus Doll, he’s 14″ tall, perfect for Christmas holiday decorating or handmade gift giving. Tuck him inside a wreath or stand him on your mantle, he’s whimsical and fun to knit! You can … Read More ...