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
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circular needles double point stash yarnPopularity: 41% [?]
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
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circular needles double point wool worsted weightPopularity: 46% [?]
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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circular needles double point fingering weight woolPopularity: 54% [?]
A deceptively simple mock cable sock that brings a little texture to your tootsies.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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double point fingering weightPopularity: 46% [?]
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
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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
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alpaca circular needles DK weight double pointPopularity: 61% [?]
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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cotton double point straight needles worsted weight yarnPopularity: 63% [?]
Warm cables for cold heads and long attention spans.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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circular needles DK weight double point merinoPopularity: 72% [?]
Hat, head warming, for the purpose of.
An intricate hat pattern by men, for men.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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circular needles double point sport weight woolPopularity: 85% [?]
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
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double point merino worsted weightPopularity: 71% [?]
I do love me a good bag, I do. And I do love cotton yarn.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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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
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circular needles double point stash yarn worsted weightPopularity: 52% [?]
Another great craft fair pattern, for a soapy bath time companion.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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cotton double point worsted weightPopularity: 57% [?]
That favorite pattern of craft fairs and silly aunties everywhere.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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circular needles cotton double point worsted weightPopularity: 71% [?]
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
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acrylic double point worsted weightPopularity: 77% [?]
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
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double point stash yarn worsted weightPopularity: 71% [?]
Is it possible to have too many patterns for Christmas hats?
Nope.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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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
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alpaca circular needles double point wool worsted weightPopularity: 74% [?]
A luxurious Victorian Santa hat, specially designed for little heads.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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alpaca double point silk worsted weightPopularity: 85% [?]
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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alpaca circular needles double point fingering weight silkPopularity: 73% [?]