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% [?]
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% [?]
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% [?]
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
bulky weight cashmere straight needlesPopularity: 63% [?]
Wear a warm hug around your neck.
Suddenly it’s comfortable to eat ice cream all year round.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
bulky weight circular needlesPopularity: 42% [?]
Think about a felted bag. Get a picture in your mind.
Is it soft and fluffy and fringey and sparkly? No? This one is.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
bulky weight mohair straight needles woolPopularity: 45% [?]
Knitting a sweater is a lot of work, and the very thought of steeking it might make your blood run cold. “You want me… to cut through… my knitting?” It sounds scary. It sounds impossible.
It isn’t, and this pattern is proof.
Difficulty level: Advanced
bulky weight circular needles woolPopularity: 47% [?]
I wouldn’t want to play favorites or anything… but this knitted womb is possibly the most fantastic thing ever. No, scratch that. I’m not typing breathlessly enough, and I need some exclamation points, too.
Thisknittedwombispossiblythemostfantasticthingever!!! Right on.
Difficulty level: Advanced
bulky weight double point woolPopularity: 45% [?]
A beautiful little baby wrap, burbling with feisty life, just like the baby that kicked me in the chin.
Both she and the pattern will knock you out.
Difficulty level: Advanced
bulky weight double point straight needles woolPopularity: 59% [?]
Colors in combination and a comforting cuddle.
You can’t beat a blanket. Ever.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
acrylic bulky weight straight needlesPopularity: 22% [?]
This stole is a study in delicacy. Even the sturdy version would float in the wind.
Difficulty level: Advanced
bulky weight circular needles merinoPopularity: 35% [?]
A collared poncho that’s warm and sturdy. Start now, and you can be done just in time to wear it before winter.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
bulky weight straight needlesPopularity: 10% [?]
Every sports fan needs a warm hat for up in the nosebleed section.
Substitute whatever team colours will make the wearer do the Wave.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
bulky weight circular needles worsted weightPopularity: 15% [?]
Curvy ladies need a curvy sweater. As a very curvy lady, I look forward to knitting one for myself.
Although for the purposes of this project, we may want to rename “bulky” weight yarn. My vote is for “voluptuous”.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
acrylic bulky weight circular needlesPopularity: 16% [?]
Until I saw this pattern, I didn’t believe in love at first sight.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
bulky weight merino woolPopularity: 22% [?]
Quick and girly, will satisfy even your most adorable offspring’s winter demands.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
bulky weight double point woolPopularity: 28% [?]
A handy bag, and all the benefits of doing stuff to yarn your mother told you not to do.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
bulky weight circular needles woolPopularity: 26% [?]
