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. Usually … Read More...

Of course holiday knitting patterns don’t have to be knit in holiday colors, or even at the holidays, but if you’re looking to knit something fun for your holiday Zoom calls, check out the Merry Cowl Mas pattern from Safiyyah … Read More...

Create this wonderful men’s traditional jussi sweater with a shawl collar that has been used in Novita 7 VELJESTÄ. This yarn contains 75% Wool and 25% Polyamide. The softness of the yarn comes from the high-quality wool, the strength from … Read More...

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...

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

Scourie is sideways knit, with short row colourwork.  This design is a lovely modern boho look, and would be pretty in a variety of contrasting colors too. You can purchase this pattern via Etsy.

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I don’t know why we stopped wearing leg warmers. Those little sweaters for the bottom of your legs are great from days when it’s super chilly out, and they’re great to wear under pajamas or under leggings when lounging around … Read More...

Well this might be the cutest Hanukkah craft I’ve ever seen. The O Hanukkah sweater from My Savannah Cottage is super cute and full of holiday symbols like menorahs, dreidels and stars of David.

It’s worked with both stranded colorwork … Read More...

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...

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...

Are you a beginning knitter who’s confused about which stitches, needles, and yarns to use? Are you clueless when it comes to terms like “cast on” and “purl”? Author Emma Brown learned to knit sitting at her grandmother’s feet. By … Read More...

I am always struck with an urge to knit socks this time of year, and there’s no reason such socks can’t be seasonal as well.

These socks from Stitches and Marginalia are called Christmas socks, but they are really just … Read More...

Coming home after a long working day, you feel like “get off these clothes and make yourself comfortable” …
A couple of relaxing hours in your favorite jogging suit and -of course- your fancy new slippers. Enjoy some quality time … Read More...

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...

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...

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...

This baby afghan is rather geometrical with its strong stripes, but it has a fun masculine feel to it, making it perfect for boys  gender-neutral designs.  This pattern is free and can be downloaded here.   Obviously, if you changed the … Read More...

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...

Knit two socks at a time, while working from the toe up! In this delightful guide, Melissa Morgan-Oakes shares her revolutionary knitting technique that allows you to try on the socks as you work, avoid running out of yarn, and … Read More...

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...