This cat-eared hat is super cute, and it’s a fun way to learn brioche knitting if that’s not something you already know.

I love this yarn that GrittyKnits used, but of course it would be great in a solid color … Read More...

Whether you’re still looking for things to knit for holiday gifts or you just want a quick and easy project to work on while watching Christmas movies, the Marley Beanie from The Blue Elephants is a great choice.

It’s a … Read More...

What do you want for Christmas this year? Has to be the most asked question of the season right? Generally, I reply with, I don’t need anything or anything but candles and soap.  Well, I believe I have just … Read More...

My grandmother knit these colorwork stockings for all her kids, their spouses and children, and my mom has been stitching them for our spouses and children.

The Stocking Stuffer Cowl from Telly Bean Knits brings that same classic energy in … Read More...

There’s nothing better than a Christmas tree covered in knitting, and this simple Christmas bauble knitting pattern makes it easy to knit a variety of ornaments for your tree.

These basic balls can be stitched up with the colorwork patterns … Read More...

This year we don’t have a big Christmas tree because we have kittens. I haven’t really gotten into decorating at all, but I would like to have a little holiday on our fireplace mantel.

These little pine trees from Tina … Read More...

Admittedly it might be a little late to start knitting socks to give to someone as a holiday gift. But these Christmas socks from Yvonne Hugo are super cute, and the only patterned part is around the leg, so they … Read More...

I tend to be pretty traditional in the knitting projects that I choose. I like pullovers and open cardigans. Sometimes I’ll knit a cardigan with buttons but I usually don’t use them.

While there’s a bit of intimidation factor involved … Read More...

I love my stemless wine glasses because they fit in the dishwasher a lot better than the ones with stems do, but I’m always sad that I can’t use the multitudes of beaded wine glass charms I made with them. … Read More...

I always love to see photos where everyone in the family has a matching knit something, whether it’s sweaters or socks.

I’m not that ambitious, though, so if it were my family, it would probably be something like Santa Hats.… Read More...

Every knitter, whether a beginner or an expert, wants easy projects for travel, gifts or those times when following a complex pattern is impractical.

Sequence Knitting introduces a radical and simple approach for creating amazing fabrics by working a sequence … Read More...

Knitting And Murder (Julia Blake Cozy Mystery – available free on Kindle 

Julia Blake runs a cleaning business. She has the unfortunate habit of finding murder victims.
In this story, Julia’s colleague, Cain, asks for her help in a love … Read More...

Gnomes seem to be having a moment in the crafting world, so even though we’ve shared this pattern before (it’s been 7 years, but you can find it in this roundup of Santa knitting patterns) it seemed worthwhile to … Read More...

For several years now, Berroco has released a bunch of little knitting patterns for use as holiday decorations.

Called Minutia, they can be used on the tree, as a bunting (or a tiny advent calendar?), on gifts or as part … Read More...

Tamy Gore describes her Riverwinds Pullover as a simple, cozy Christmas sweater, which it absolutely could be knit as shown in red and white (or even red and green). But it’s a holiday sweater that isn’t really that holiday, so … Read More...

Lots of balaclava knitting patterns are pretty basic, which make sense since they are such a utilitarian item. But there’s no reason you can’t add a little flair.

Arne and Carlos added a bit of Fair Isle colorwork to the … Read More...

These mittens are a great project to have in your repertoire for gift knitting or just for winter. The Easy Twisted Rib Mittens from Ewe Ewe, designed by Heather Walpole, are made with worsted weight yarn and come in three … Read More...

Knit yourself a drawer of beautiful socks with the Knitmore Girls

Inspired by the gorgeous sock drawers of Susan B. Anderson, Jasmin and Gigi of The Knitmore Girls podcast started the hashtag #operationsockdrawer in an effort to knit a collection … Read More...

This little reindeer would be a super cute addition to your holiday or winter decorations or a great gift for a kiddo this holiday season.

Offered by Heirloom Knit Patterns, the design is worked in DK weight yarn in three … Read More...

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