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  • Free Pattern | Winter Magic Sweater Christmas ornament

    Free Pattern | Winter Magic Sweater Christmas ornament

    Christmas is coming up so quickly and if you’re looking for last minute gift ideas for cheap, I’ve got a little free pattern for you guys! A few years ago I designed my winter magic sweater with “the wool” from We Are Knitters in the color called yarnicorn. To this day, that yarn still makes me feel all kinds of happy.

    I have quite a bit of leftover yarnicorn cotton and figured that would be perfect for a sweater ornament. Then when I was trying to think of what kind of sweater to make, the winter magic pattern seemed perfect. And so was born a little teeny tiny cute Christmas tree ornament.

    This sweater ornament will take you barely any time at all to knit up. I was thinking that maybe I’ll just go into designing tiny clothes haha. I loved finishing a sweater in such little time! And they really are the perfect little gifts. Find some pretty sparkly beads to match whatever yarn you choose and you’ll have a gorgeous gift that anyone will love to receive.

    You’re going to need just one skein of We Are Knitters “the cotton” or similar dk/worsted weight yarn. You’ll need very little of the yarn. One skein will make you quite a few ornaments! I used 5mm or US size 8 straight knitting needles and then all that’s left is a darning needle, beads, and beading wire. Also scissors of course.

    Download your free copy of the winter magic sweater Christmas ornament here.

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    Enjoy!

  • Holiday Cheer Cardigan

    Holiday Cheer Cardigan

    You guys… my favorite time of year is almost here once again. And with that comes a new holiday design. Every year I knit something that’s holiday related and this one falls right in line.

    I used my big needles for this, you all know they’re my absolute favorite. I’m obsessed. It always lets the gorgeous yarn shine through. And this yarn has sparkle, so I absolutely had to. Knit collage’s spun cloud is one of my top favorite yarns for chunky knits.

    I love the texture, the softness, and the colors are so vibrant and gorgeous. The ones I chose for this are Moroccan ruby, olive, cafe au lait, Sedona, and French vanilla. Like I cannot with how pretty they are.

    And one of the funnest parts was adding the little pocket on the front. I loooove it. This was my first time doing a pocket on a sweater and now that I know how it works, I’m definitely going to be trying that out again in the future.

    You’ll need six skeins of spun cloud or any similar super chunky weight yarn, sizes 15mm (US 19) and 25mm (US 50) knitting needles, and a darning needle for seaming and weaving the ends. This is a fairly easy pattern and something anyone can do!

    Purchase your copy by clicking the shop link above or by clicking here!

  • 4 Trending Knitting Patterns

    4 Trending Knitting Patterns

    We’re fast approaching many knitters favorite season! The days of a little cooler weather, shorter days, pumpkin and eggnog lattes, and hunkering inside with our yarn and needles. Does that not sound like absolute heaven? Light a little candle, put an audiobook or music playing, and pick out a new pattern to set the mood. Our time is here.

    1. The Tara Ruffled Cardigan

    The Tara ruffled cardigan knitting pattern is one that I’ve actually been getting quite a few requests to knit and sell. Most of you who know me, know I don’t typically do that as my knitting time is limited. The Tara cardigan is so versatile and levels up any outfit you’re wearing. Jeans, athleisure, dresses, it works for it all. I honestly would love to have it in more colors!

    Purchase the Tara ruffled cardigan pattern here!

    2. Sweet as Sprinkles Sweater

    The Sweet as Sprinkles sweater is super lightweight (as long as you use the same yarn), cozy, and versatile. It’s that sweater that’s going to work for the cooler mornings and evenings, adding a little class to your outfit. Since this pattern is also so nice and basic, it’s easy to adapt to your liking by adding stripes, colorblock, or whatever suits your personal style.

    Purchase the Sweet as Sprinkles sweater pattern here!

    3. The Lost Road Trip Cardigan

    The Lost Roadtrip cardigan is forever a favorite. It’s so basic, yet so not basic. You’ll only need a few hours of knitting time to get this piece off your needles and worn as your fall and winter staple. This pattern is basically an essential for every knitter to knit.

    Purchase the Lost Road Trip cardigan pattern here!

    4. The September Dreams Cardigan

    Happiness and coziness awaits you with the September dreams cardigan. It’s another lightweight but warm design. I love using we are knitters petite wool to have the warmth without the weight. This cardigan is one you’ll want to wear over and over again.

    Purchase the September dreams cardigan pattern here!