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Minty Fresh by Pepperknit

Hair doesn’t always cooperate. But knitting does.

Difficulty level: Easy

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Popularity: 57% [?]

Baby Norgi by Wendy D Johnson of WendyKnits

A Norwegian-style sweater in baby size, so that you can keep your eyes on the goal.

I steek, therefore I am.

Difficulty level: Advanced

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Popularity: 54% [?]

Lacy Mock Cable Socks by Kat of Scarlettknits

A deceptively simple mock cable sock that brings a little texture to your tootsies.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 46% [?]

Belle Felted Handbag by Brooks Jones of Bruxknits

Sometimes the urge to give yarn a spanking is just overwhelming.

It’s not a fetish if you call it “felting”.

Tips sheet here.

Difficulty level: Easy

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Popularity: 70% [?]

Sitcom Chic by Bonne Marie Burns of Chic Knits

A lightweight little sweater for throwing on over your short sleeve top or throwing over your shoulder.

It’s the perfect thing for spring, so you might as well start now.

Difficulty level: Advanced

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Popularity: 63% [?]

Ariel Hat by S.M. Khan of Smariek Knits

Warm cables for cold heads and long attention spans.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 72% [?]

Red Light Special by Jared of Brooklyn Tweed

Hat, head warming, for the purpose of.

An intricate hat pattern by men, for men.

Difficulty level: Advanced

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Popularity: 85% [?]

Orca Tails by Lori Law of Oceanwind Knits

A beautifully patterned scarf, perfect for the most oceanic colors available in your stash.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 58% [?]

Diamond Lace Cloth by S.M. Khan of Smariek Knits

A slightly more complex cloth with a highly visual texture.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 58% [?]

Lillehammer by Cider Moon

A soft and warm winter hat with a complex, snowflakey look.

Difficulty level: Advanced

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Popularity: 66% [?]

Baby Santa Hat by Erssie Major of Skeinspotting

A luxurious Victorian Santa hat, specially designed for little heads.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 85% [?]

Asherton Reversible Scarf by S.M. Khan of Smariek Knits

A fantastic textured scarf that is perfect for him or for her.

The best gift projects are always the ones that look complicated, but aren’t really.

Difficulty level: Easy

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Popularity: 80% [?]

Isobel Scarf by Cider Moon

A hint of luxury, and a small project to try out some luxurious yarn.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 66% [?]

Squirrel and Oak Mittens by Adrian Bizilia of Hello Yarn

It’s mitten season, and there’s no reason for mittens to be boring.

Difficulty level: Advanced

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Popularity: 68% [?]

Eyelet and Bead Cloth by S.M. Khan of Smariek Knits

The most gorgeous washcloth you’re ever likely to scrub your face with it.

Make sure you buy some nice soap just for the occasion.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 46% [?]

Booga Bag Pattern by Julie Anderson of Black Sheep Bags

You can never have too many bags, and you can never have too many felted projects.

I mean, after babying your yarn and treating it like one of your own, how often do you get to bash it around afterwards?

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 61% [?]

Peacock Shrug by Rock Chick of Purl Jam

Are you a peacock? I’m not, really. I like attention, don’t get me wrong, I’m a Leo and everything, but I’ve never strutted around, showing myself off.

With this shrug, however, I might.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 55% [?]

Fir Cone Wrap by Wendy D Johnson of WendyKnits

This pattern appealed to me because it was absolutely not what I was imagining. Fir cones are hard and prong-y and this wrap is soft and, well, wrap-y.

I was reasonably certain even before I opened it that the wrap wasn’t knitted from pinecones, but I did wonder for a moment, because I’m that kind of person.

Difficulty level: Advanced

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Popularity: 49% [?]

Triple S Shrug by Linda D. Shoup of Planet Shoup

For when you don’t need a whole sweater, but you need some ruffles really badly.

Difficulty level: Advanced

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Popularity: 56% [?]

Bless Be the Ties That Bind by Sue Schaefer of Harvest Moon Designs

A beautiful washcloth with Breast Cancer awareness in mind.

Use them for a charity project with your knitting friends, or give them as a gift to a survivor.

Difficulty level: Easy

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Popularity: 50% [?]