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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% [?]

Handspun Leg Warmers by Hello Yarn

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

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Popularity: 56% [?]

Fuzzy Two Tone Scarf by Linda D. Shoup of Planet Shoup

Fuzzy yarn is one of those things that you either love or loathe.

In this scarf, I love it.

Difficulty level: Easy

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Popularity: 57% [?]

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% [?]

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% [?]

Chunky Hip Bag by Midnight Knitter/kpixie

A quick and easy bag, for people who never get bagged out.

An excellent pattern for gifts.

Difficulty level: Easy

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Popularity: 83% [?]

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% [?]

Mandy’s Candy Bag by NH Knitting Mama

I do love me a good bag, I do. And I do love cotton yarn.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 81% [?]

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% [?]

Lillehammer by Cider Moon

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

Difficulty level: Advanced

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Popularity: 66% [?]

Shrimp Sushi Bag from Blah Blah Blahhhg

A radical but perfectly wonderful felted bag shaped like a giant piece of shrimp sushi.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 71% [?]

Blush by Midnight Knitter/kpixie

A lightweight neck tube, to give the bit that sticks up out of your winter coat a nice warm hug.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 73% [?]

MJs by Kimberly Truzzi of Knit Whimsies

Kicky Mary Jane slippers.

One of the more feminine and interesting slipper patterns that I’ve ever found.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 76% [?]

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% [?]

The Original Moebius Scarf by Linda D. Shoup of Planet Shoup

Everything you’re doing will seem wrong. But it isn’t. For knitters like me, that’s very refreshing.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 67% [?]

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% [?]

Gifted by Kate Gilbert of Needles on Fire

I used to chew the thumbs off mittens. Not surprisingly, my mother preferred to buy them at K-Mart than to knit them for me.

For the rest of the world’s hands, there are these.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 63% [?]

Himalaya by Jacquelyn Landry of This Kitten Knits

A large and snuggly shawl full of color and texture.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 53% [?]

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% [?]