Berets are an immensely fun hat shape, full of opportunity. Babies are also fun and full of opportunity.
So why not put them together?
Difficulty level: Intermediate
wool worsted weightPopularity: 49% [?]
Shrugs are fun to wear and good to knit if your attention span is not quite up to doing an entire sweater.
Shrugs are also an excuse to bring out your summer shirts a little bit early. Say, March-ish.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
circular needles double point wool worsted weightPopularity: 46% [?]
There was a lot that was wrong about the 1980’s. Teased bangs. Blue eye shadow. Double-digit mortgage rates.
But leg warmers? Leg warmers were so right.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
bulky weight circular needles merinoPopularity: 56% [?]
Fuzzy yarn is one of those things that you either love or loathe.
In this scarf, I love it.
Difficulty level: Easy
bulky weight straight needlesPopularity: 57% [?]
Every kid wants to be a pirate. I mean, who wouldn’t? I want to be a pirate, deep down, and I’m thirty.
And it’s very important, me hearties, that a young pirate be properly attired.
Difficulty level: Advanced
circular needles cotton DK weight double point straight needlesPopularity: 61% [?]
A sweet child’s cardigan for your little fashionista.
Watch out for those mud puddles, though.
Difficulty level: Advanced
alpaca circular needles DK weight double pointPopularity: 61% [?]
Never has a lobster (sorry, lobstah) received such loving treatment as Louie does in this remarkable washcloth.
Difficulty level: Easy
cotton straight needles worsted weightPopularity: 63% [?]
A quick and easy bag, for people who never get bagged out.
An excellent pattern for gifts.
Difficulty level: Easy
bulky weight straight needles woolPopularity: 83% [?]
Sometimes you’re in the mood for fiendish complexity, and sometimes you’re in the mood for elegant simplicity.
This dishcloth is for your elegant mood.
Difficulty level: Beginner
cotton straight needles worsted weightPopularity: 74% [?]
You have to be feeling ambitious to take on a gloves pattern.
So it sure helps if it’s a pretty one.
Difficulty level: Advanced
double point merino worsted weightPopularity: 71% [?]
I do love me a good bag, I do. And I do love cotton yarn.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
cotton double point worsted weightPopularity: 81% [?]
Another great craft fair pattern, for a soapy bath time companion.
Difficulty level: Advanced
cotton double point worsted weightPopularity: 57% [?]
That favorite pattern of craft fairs and silly aunties everywhere.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
circular needles cotton double point worsted weightPopularity: 71% [?]
It’s always the right time of year to knit an afghan. Especially when it’s dark and cold and frankly you’d rather never get out of bed again.
Difficulty level: Easy
bulky weight circular needles straight needles woolPopularity: 69% [?]
A crafty Christmas project to get the kids involved.
Unless they’re too little to braid, in which case you’re still on your own.
Difficulty level: Easy
acrylic double point worsted weightPopularity: 77% [?]
A pretty holiday washcloth with a thoughtfully-designed ornament pattern.
If I start now, I’ll have enough knitted to decorate my tree with them next year.
Difficulty level: Easy
cotton straight needles worsted weightPopularity: 78% [?]
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in the hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.
(Meanwhile, Mommy is hoping that her Kitchener Stitch was strong enough to hold the toe closed and keep all the presents from spilling out. Good luck, Mommy!)
Difficulty level: Intermediate
double point stash yarn worsted weightPopularity: 71% [?]
Is it possible to have too many patterns for Christmas hats?
Nope.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
acrylic double point worsted weightPopularity: 93% [?]
Another gorgeous Santa hat, this one for grown-ups and without the fluffiness of yesterday’s.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
alpaca circular needles double point wool worsted weightPopularity: 74% [?]
A lightweight neck tube, to give the bit that sticks up out of your winter coat a nice warm hug.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
alpaca circular needles double point fingering weight silkPopularity: 73% [?]
