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Giveaway: Knitting Magazines

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Congratulations to Krista!

I spent part of my weekend going through a stack of knitting magazines I hadn’t looked through yet, and I have a few I’m ready to part with.

These have been thumbed through, so they’re not in perfect condition, but they’re perfectly readable and usable for all your knitting inspiration and education needs. They’re actually all pretty recent to.

The giveaway this week, then, is as follows:

  • Vogue Knitting Fall 2015
  • Interweave Knits Winter 2016
  • Love of Knitting Winter 2015
  • Folk Knitting 2015
  • Knit/Purl Fall/Winter 2015
  • Cast On Winter 2015/16

All will go to one winner.

If you’d like a chance at these, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, Feb. 21. I’d love to know if you subscribe to any knitting magazines and if so, which ones. I obviously get a lot, and I buy a few on the newsstand, too. KnitScene is probably my favorite, though, which may be why it’s not among those listed here.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

Comments

  2. Since Borders closed, no big book store near me so not many new knitting or crochet magazines for me. I’m subscribed to Vogue Knitting which I love. That knitting Folk look like something I would enjoy.

  3. I do not have a subscription to knitting magazines. I pick them up sometimes when I am in the bookstore.

  6. I would be so lucky to receive them!!!! Your generous for donating them 🙂 I sp not have any magazines I mostly stick to ravelry :)however now I want to check out knit scene 🙂

  7. I don’t have any subscriptions because I haven’t found one magazine I like consistently to subscribe. Winning this collection would help me look at a variety to see if they have info/patterns in them that I would like enough to subscribe. Thank you for this offer!

  9. I buy them sporadically, usually online. I am rethinking that because this month I can’t figure out why I can’t print my cross stitch patterns off zino (they changed the format!).

  10. I do subscribe to 1 Magazine, although its about to expire, Let’s Knit. My husband and I are both on disability, so due to limited income, I won’t be able to resubscribe. I really will miss the Magazine. Having these Magazines would be Great! ????

  15. I do not subscribe but do buy them when I see a pattern I would like. I am in a knitting group where several members do have subscriptions and we share our magazines for inspiration. These would be a great addition to our library.

  16. I subscribed to Interweave Knits and Knitscene for a couple of years, but have let my subscriptions lapse. I pick up a copy of a few of the others now and then, but would love to have the collection you listed. Thanks for this fabulous giveaway!!

  18. I do not subscribe to knitting magazines at the moment. I have in the past. I do so ever subscribe to Knittey.com , an online e-magazine. I also belong to revelry.com.

  20. I used to subscribe to Verena and Vogue Knitting but my income dropped and they were a casualty. I love looking through issues and learning things or seeing patterns that I didn’t notice the first time.

  21. I do not subscribe to any knitting magazines but I do follow many knitting communities online and search for free patterns and follow on Pinterest to see what others have been making.

  22. I don’t have a subscription to any magazine now. When we moved, I was ill so did not see what hubby was doing…he got ride of most of my knitting supplies, crochet supplies, and needlework. This was about two yrs ago and I have just begun to feel like I am whole in the last six months or so. I have been thinking about doing digital subs but have not acted on the idea. So any magazine would be very welcome.

  23. I subscribe to Interweave Knits and Knitscene, but I am thinking of dropping both at renewal because the designs are not as diverse and inclusive of other sizes as they used to be. I would love to have some new ones (to me) to drool over!

  24. I always buy a few knitting magazines when I go on vacation and I really take my time and enjoy all the articles and even the ads!

  25. I currently do not have any magazine subscriptions in my budget. I to like to look at them in the library when I get the chance to go there.

  28. I currently only get Interweave Knits. I try to pick up new ones when I get to a book store to try them out. Thanks for the chance to win and try out some new magazines.

  29. I don’t buy knitting magazines as I just started taking interest in making things on my own. I think learning new things is exciting and I’ve found many interesting tutorials online to get me started.

  30. I’ve subscribed to a lot of knitting mags in the past, but the one that I enjoy the most right now is PIECEWORK. It is quite different from most with a lot of vintage & european designs.

  31. I am not suscribed to any knitting magazine. I used my local library and neighbors for ideas and HELP! I am currently learning how to knit. thanks for the chance to win and good luck to everyone!

  34. I do not subscribe to any magazines…..I usually borrow some from my library. Winning these would be a treat!

  35. I don’t subscribe to any knitting magazines right now. I do get a crochet magazine. I don’t have a favorite, I just buy which ones catch my eye!

  36. I would love to look at patterns in a magazine. I’m recently retired and I’ve never subscribed to any knitting magazines.

  37. I am new (actually renewed) to knitting and have not found a magazine I consistently enjoy. Would love to win a sample. Might jump start a new project.

  38. Would LOVE to have just one. The Vogue Knitting Fall 2015 or even just the directions to knit that beautiful shawl on the cover? I am retired with a lot of time to knit.

  39. I don’t currently subscribe to just a knitting magazine but I’ve gotten Piecework for many years. My MIL gets one and we look at that together. It never matters to me how old a magazine is!

  40. I used to subscribe to Creative Knitting but let my subscription lapse….thinking about starting it again…..

  43. I recently subscribed to Creative Knitting. What I really prefer doing is going to Barnes and Noble, and picking up the Knitting and Crochet magazines that have patterns that I can use. There are issues that I receive from magazines, which to me have been useless (not naming magazines), because they’re full of baby toys, or other items that I really will not want to make. One magazine in particular, in the middle of my subscription, cut their production from 6 magazines a year to 4, yet they still wanted the same price per year, which rubbed me the wrong way, so when my subscription ran out, I never renewed it. I save all of my magazines, and have some that go back to the 1970’s, when I first started to become a yarn stasher!! lol These magazines would be in great company!! Thank you for the giveaway.

  44. I love good knitting magazines! Am presently not subscribed to any, and really miss the excitement of opening to that first page! Thank you!

  45. I currently don’t subscribe to any knitting magazines… I used to subscribe to 3 or 4, but found that our local post office doesn’t have a lot of respect for knitting magazines. I occasionally pick up a magazine at the grocery store when I see a good one.
    I would love to have a few extras round to hop me use up my yarn stash.

  46. I used to subscribe to Interweave Knits in the late 90s, when I first took up knitting. I haven’t subscribed to any knitting magazines since then. I always mean to look thru some at my library or LYS, and see if they’d be worth buying but then I get distracted and don’t. It’d be fun to win this assortment to look thru at my leisure and see if any are worth following in the future.

  47. Thank you for this chance. It’s such a good idea to share these like books we wish to pass on. I read knitting magazines from the library but may buy one now and then.

  48. I don’t subscribe to anything because it takes longer for them to arrive than it does at the grocery store. I don’t have the patience for that.

  50. I used to subscribe to Creative Knitting and Interweave, but I was hurt and became housebound and disabled. They money on disability isn’t as much as working, that’s for sure. Thank you for your generosity and for a chance to win.

Have you read?

10 Knitted Christmas Bauble Patterns for a Tree Full of Handmade Charm

There’s always room for one more Christmas decoration, especially when it uses yarn you already own. That’s my reasoning, anyway. Those little leftover balls that aren’t quite enough for a hat suddenly look much more promising when you start thinking about knitted baubles.

I love the idea of adding a few handmade ornaments to the tree each year. They don’t all have to match, either. A traditional colourwork ball beside a slightly cheeky Christmas pudding feels far more interesting than a tree where everything arrived in the same box.

These knitted Christmas bauble patterns include flat-knit designs, festive characters and detailed colourwork ornaments. Most are free, with a paid collection included for anyone who wants plenty of designs to work through. Some suit newer knitters; others are small projects for practising skills you already know.

Christmas Baubles Knitted Flat

The free Christmas Baubles—Knit Flat pattern from Tat’sgrans Treasures is worth a look if knitting tiny rounds doesn’t appeal. It includes three sizes and charted words such as Peace, Hope, Love and Joy, worked using intarsia. The flat construction is approachable, although the lettering adds a challenge beyond basic stocking stitch. I’d choose this for meaningful gift ornaments, particularly when one of those words suits the person receiving it.

Christmas Pudding Bauble

The free Christmas Pudding Bauble by Amanda Berry has all the appeal of a festive pudding without anyone debating whether they actually like eating it. Knitted flat in DK yarn, it combines shaping, colourwork and seaming, with a little holly topper to finish. It’s best for confident beginners with some experience rather than someone learning their first knit stitch. At approximately 6 cm tall, it would make a lovely tree decoration or an extra treat tied onto a wrapped present.

Rudolf & Friends Character Baubles

The free Rudolf & Friends Ornaments by Claire Fairall bring a playful touch to a handmade Christmas tree. These character baubles are knitted flat, and the instructions include illustrations for assembly and embroidery. Hobbii lists the pattern as suitable for beginners, making it a useful option for knitters who would rather practise finishing details than stranded colourwork. The finished ornaments measure approximately 8 × 6 cm and would also look cheerful tucked into a handmade wreath.

Cute Christmas Baubles With Little Faces

The free Cute Christmas Baubles from Marianna’s Lazy Daisy Days turn small amounts of DK yarn into cheerful character decorations. Worked flat and seamed, they use simple shaping, stuffing and added facial details to create their personality. They suit knitters comfortable with knit, purl, increases and decreases who enjoy a little assembly afterwards. I rather like Marianna’s idea of using them on the Christmas dinner table before adding hanging loops for the tree.

Rudolph’s Nose Christmas Bauble

The free Rudolph’s Nose Bauble from DROPS Design is a useful choice when you want a traditional ball-shaped ornament. Designed in DROPS Flora, it uses knitting in the round with increases and decreases to create the shape. Choose this if you’re comfortable handling a small circumference and want a project focused on construction. I’d make a few in coordinating colours to bring a little consistency to an otherwise wonderfully mismatched handmade tree.

Merry Mints Bauble

The free Merry Mints Bauble from DROPS Design offers another festive option, this time designed in DROPS Cotton Merino. The instructions include working back-and-forth rows and shaping, so it’s worth considering if you prefer that approach to tiny rounds. Read through the construction before starting and pay attention to the instructions for working yarn overs to avoid unwanted holes. This would be a nice project for a knitter who enjoys seeing a shaped decoration emerge from a small piece of knitting.

Caorann Fair Isle Christmas Bauble

The free Caorann Christmas Bauble by Sarah Berry brings delicate Fair Isle detail to a small ornament. It uses fingering-weight yarn and 2.5 mm needles, with instructions sized for an approximately 60 mm bauble insert. Worked in the round, the design includes both written and charted directions for its repeated segments. I’d save this one for knitters with some colourwork experience who want to make a particularly special keepsake.

A Dated 2026 Christmas Bauble

The free 2026 Christmas Bauble by Smaatterier combines the year with two traditional Selbu rose motifs. It’s knitted in the round using stranded colourwork across the middle, with either fibre filling or a suitably sized plastic bauble inside. The charted design is listed as intermediate and finishes at approximately 6.5 cm tall. This is a lovely choice for marking a first Christmas in a new home, a family milestone or simply another year of making things by hand.

Colourful Christmas Balls From Two Strands

The free Christmas Balls by Mary Ann Stephens are full of colourwork detail, with optional touches such as duplicate stitch and nupps. The designer also discusses I-cord hanging loops, which give the ornaments a pleasingly substantial finish. These are better suited to knitters comfortable following charts and managing several colours than complete beginners. Follow the updated download directions in the post to find the patterns on the designer’s current website.

ARNE & CARLOS Christmas Ball Collection

The paid Twenty-four Christmas Balls 2024 collection by ARNE & CARLOS includes a basic ball pattern and 24 different motif charts. The ornaments are worked in the round using stranded colourwork, with a linked tutorial to help you follow the process. Although the designer lists the collection as beginner level, I’d be comfortable knitting in the round and making increases and decreases before starting. This is the pick for someone who wants a whole collection of coordinated ornaments rather than just one small project.

Choosing Yarn for Knitted Baubles

Small decorations are tempting stash projects, but check the yarn weight before diving into that leftover basket. A thicker yarn can make a much larger bauble, while changing the yarn in a fitted cover may stop it fitting the recommended insert.

For colourwork, choose shades with enough contrast for the motif to show. Two lovely colours can look surprisingly similar once they’re knitted together, especially on something this small.

Smooth yarn also makes it easier to see your stitches. Save the fluffy, sparkly and slightly mysterious leftovers for a pattern where you’re confident they’ll work.

Getting a Nicely Rounded Finish

If your pattern uses stuffing, add it gradually and spread it evenly. You’re aiming for a rounded ornament without stretching the stitches so far apart that the filling shows through. For designs worked over an insert, check the diameter and follow the instructions for when to put it inside.

Give the finishing a little time, too. A neat seam, securely woven ends and a tidy hanging loop help a small decoration feel properly finished.

I’d start with a pair for the tree and one to give away. Of course, once you’ve laid out all those yarn colours, “just three” may become a rather flexible arrangement.