I imagined trying to get a cat into a sweater, and it would be kind of like squeezing a water balloon into a sock. If the water balloon was heavily armed. And pissed off at you.
But it would be so worth it, once the wounds healed.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
circular needles double point stash yarnPopularity: 41% [?]
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% [?]
A deceptively simple mock cable sock that brings a little texture to your tootsies.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
double point fingering weightPopularity: 46% [?]
The yummiest-looking zero-calorie cake ever.
Although probably a bit woolly, if you dug in your fork.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
acrylic stash yarn straight needles worsted weightPopularity: 55% [?]
Warm cables for cold heads and long attention spans.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
circular needles DK weight double point merinoPopularity: 72% [?]
I do love me a good bag, I do. And I do love cotton yarn.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
cotton double point worsted weightPopularity: 81% [?]
I don’t know what I like best about this pattern.
Is it the lunatic idea of knitting a Doctor Who Dalek? Or is it that absolutely appalling pun?
Difficulty level: Intermediate
circular needles double point stash yarn worsted weightPopularity: 52% [?]
That favorite pattern of craft fairs and silly aunties everywhere.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
circular needles cotton double point worsted weightPopularity: 71% [?]
A beautifully patterned scarf, perfect for the most oceanic colors available in your stash.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
straight needles wool worsted weightPopularity: 58% [?]
A slightly more complex cloth with a highly visual texture.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
cotton straight needles worsted weightPopularity: 58% [?]
A radical but perfectly wonderful felted bag shaped like a giant piece of shrimp sushi.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
straight needles wool worsted weightPopularity: 71% [?]
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% [?]
There’s only one thing to say about this knitted candyman, really.
Sweeeeeeeeeet.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
straight needles worsted weightPopularity: 74% [?]
Kicky Mary Jane slippers.
One of the more feminine and interesting slipper patterns that I’ve ever found.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
cotton straight needles worsted weightPopularity: 76% [?]
Little Christmas stockings, for decorating the tree or just hanging about.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
acrylic double point worsted weightPopularity: 71% [?]
