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This discount or coupon code is the perfect timing for buying yourself a nice Christmas gift, I think I will buy myself some new colors for the new year.

This creepy cute little collection of dolls is the perfect thing to knit to tuck into a kid’s Halloween treat basket or use as favors at a very small party. They’d also be really cute as part of a Halloween … Read More...

If there’s a knit equivalent to the granny square, it might be something like the colorful squares in the Squared Blanket and Pillow designed by Hope Vickman for Knit Picks.

These squares are worked from the center out and joined … Read More...

Textured stitch patterns are a lot of fun because they make a project look more interesting — and sometimes more difficult — without really being any more difficult to knit. It also can be fun to throw in stripes on … Read More...

Xandy Peters is always doing amazing things with colors, and their Bonfire Cowl is a fun but relatively easy way to use up a bunch of scraps without making a project that looks too “scrappy.”

The trick is making magic … Read More...

The Out to Lunch cowl from Maya Gooding looks like a bandana when you wear it because of the v-shaped stripes, but it’s so much easier to wear because it’s a loop instead of a triangle.

This pattern uses DK … Read More...

This is one of those projects it’s a little difficult to know what to call it. It’s sort of like a giant scarf (the pattern calls it a blanket scarf). Or maybe a smallish shawl? A stole? I don’t know, … Read More...

If Christmas jammie photo shoots can be a thing, I declare that the whole family in handknit pumpkin hats photo shoots should also be a thing.

And once you knit one of these chunky/super bulky pumpkin hats from Cait Sporleder … Read More...

Inside out dolls are so fun to play with, and they’re interesting to knit, too.

This Halloween witch is a pumpkin on one side and a witch on the other, and cute whichever way you look at her.

The design … Read More...

Spider webs are nature’s own Halloween decorations, and this cool pattern allows you to knit your own to make a pillow, wall hanging or other decoration for the season.

The pattern is worked in worsted weight yarn from the center … Read More...

Honestly, the answer is probably no one needs to knit an owl, but that’s not exactly the point, is it?

These adorable owls would be perfect for you fall and winter decor. I doubt you’ll be able to resist making … Read More...

Gorgeous contemporary garments rooted in Norwegian knitting tradition. Selbu Knitting Book

Anne Bårdsgård grew up in Selbu, and has always had a close relationship with her hometown and its rich knitting history?her relentless interest in the traditional mittens that made … Read More...

These hats are really too cute to be creepy, even if you don’t like spiders. The Ghosts and Widows pattern from Ewe Ewe Yarns has options for covering the hat with little spiders (OK, they only have six legs each, … Read More...

Knit Picks has long been one of my favorite online yarn retailers, because they have a great variety of yarns at good prices.

Now through Sunday, Sept. 26 (at 11:59 pm Pacific time), you can save even more with 20 … Read More...

While we play around with adding patterns to our new store, we decided to offer this

Vintage Knit Leaf or Counterpane Afghan blanket Pattern  instant download so you can get knitting straight away. 

This counterpane afghan has been a very … Read More...

This pretty cowl has a pretty neat message behind it, too. The Moving Forward Cowl from Jennifer Berg is full of colorwork that shows a lot of motion. She says the idea behind the cowl was that even after all … Read More...

Vintage knitting patterns are hard to find, thrown away years ago by so many people not knowing their true value. Vintage patterns are classic, easy to follow and make up beautifully, You often find vintage patterns are patterns that are … Read More...

A handknit wig can add a bit of extra fun to a Halloween costume, and there are a lot of great knit wig patterns out there. This barrister’s wig is designed by Lauren Hammer and it would be a fun … Read More...

The new issue of Knitty dropped the other day, and this pattern caught my eye so I needed to share it with you.

Sashiko Scallops by Kimberly Kalnoki is a pretty two-color thrown inspired by Japanese embroidery and worked in … Read More...

It’s fun to have not only decor that matches a given holiday but accessories like washcloths and towels, too. Somehow doing the dishes is a little more fun when you’ve got a dishcloth with a pumpkin on it, or, in … Read More...