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 ...
A Simple Bulky Cowl You Can Still Knit for the Holidays
I know it doesn’t seem possible that you still have time to knit a cowl before it’s time to get it under the tree, but this one is simple.
In fact, it says so right in the name.
The Simple … Read More ...
Simple, Sweet Toddler Slippers
I’ve had a pair of leather soles with holes around the edges for a long time. These soles are designed so you can knit a sock and sew it onto the sole for a sturdier, more slipper-like design.
I’ve had … Read More ...
Knit a Little Toy Soldier for the Tree
I was tempted to call this one a tin soldier — or a wool soldier! — but even if you just call it a toy soldier it’s super adorable and easy to knit.
JustJen made this sweet little guy as … Read More ...
Stitch a Yarn Basket for a Knitting Friend
Here’s a super quick project that’s perfect for any other knitters or yarn crafters on your list.
Red Heart has a free pattern for a knit basket of yarn ornament that is quick and easy to make.
It’s a good … 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 Non-Holiday Dishcloth or Two
The other day I shared some holiday-themed washcloths/dishcloths you could knit as a gift, but what if you don’t want to make something that can only be used a month or so out of the year?
Today I bring … Read More ...
Gift Knits from the New Knitty
The latest issue of Knitty just dropped the other day, so I thought it might be fun to highlight some patterns you still have time to knit for gifts, if you’re still in the market for some.
The Skew Too… Read More ...
Knit a Hat for Your Little Elf
Lots of these gift idea knitting patterns have been for adults, but of course one way to get a project done fast is to make something for a child (tell that to the gigantic blanket I’ve been working on for … Read More ...
A Bunch of Bulky Cowls
These last-minute cowls from Churchmouse Yarns definitely fit the name.
The collection of three quick and easy patterns — each worked with bulky or super bulky yarn and size 17 US knitting needles — overs enough variety that you can … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns- Holiday Christmas Themed Dishcloths to Knit
When it starts getting down to the wire on holidays (or other gift-giving occasions) and I feel like I want to give something handmade but don’t have time for a big project, I love to add a little knit something … Read More ...
Yes, You Could Still Knit a Blanket for a Holiday Gift
The name of the game when it comes to knitting big, impressive items this late in the holiday season is bulky. Big yarn and simple stitches combine to great effect in projects you can knit in a hurry that don’t … Read More ...
A Few Simple Sweaters for Gift Knitting
When it comes to gift knitting, sweaters can be a bit intimidating. But don’t let that stop you from creating a beautiful and thoughtful gift for someone special. There are plenty of simple sweater patterns out there that are perfect … Read More ...
Introducing 30(ish) Days of Gift Knitting
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time to really start thinking about the holidays, and I, for one, am completely unprepared.
I always decide at the last minute (aka, right about now) that I want to knit a bunch … Read More ...