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  • The Holiday Season is here!

    The Holiday Season is here!

    Technically, it kind of isn’t, but at the same time, it kind of is. We’ve always waited until thanksgiving evening to put up the tree and all the Christmas decorations and reaaally get the Christmas vibes going. Which I probably will still. But on the knitwear and knitting side of things, let all of the holiday vibes commence! 🎄

    The left sweater is last years Christmas design and the right is the years before. I absolutely looove designing and knitting Christmas sweaters! It’s so festive and fun and gets me that much more excited for the season.

    Then you have all the coffee shops bringing out the holiday drinks, which is just the best. Although I’m quite unimpressed that Starbucks isn’t having the egg nog latte this year. That’s the only holiday drink I like there! At least I can get it at Caribou when we go out of town, and I’ve figured out how to make them at home as well. But still, kind of a bummer!

    We took a day trip to the “city” over the weekend and I kind of did a little splurging at Target on all things Christmas. Including a snowman toilet seat cover and rug. My husband wasn’t with me in the store, a couple of my daughters were, and we hurried to check out when he texted that he was coming in with the boys. I showed him the toilet seat cover, when we got home, and he asked how old did I think we were? 🤣 It was too cute to pass up. Much as I wanted to put all the stuff up right away, I put everything in a bag in the closet to save for after thanksgiving. Sigh. Willpower needed!

    Back to the sweaters. This sweater is seriously the coziest thing ever. It was my first time using the big cotton from Loopy Mango and I love it. The yarn is so gorgeous and silky soft, and has a perfectly heavy drape to it. You must try it at some point! Maybe to knit this Christmas sweater?!

    Then we have the Christmas tree sweater. I knit that one in Wool and the Gangs shiny happy cotton, but you can use We Are Knitters “the cotton” as well, or any other similar weight yarn. It’s been a favorite of many! That was my first time doing the duplicate stitch technique and I fell in love with it. It’s so fun to add a little something to really make it stand out!

    This was my Christmas outfit last year (won’t be this year as I’ll be 36 weeks pregnant) unless I can somehow find red maternity leggings, which would be amazing. It felt so fun to dress up in something festive that I made!

    I will have another sweater for the holidays coming soon! I am super excited about it and hope to have it for you all by thanksgiving! And no worries, it’ll be a quick knit.:)

    Happy Monday!

    ❤️Bethany

  • Happy Love Co Kids!

    Happy Love Co Kids!

    It’s been a long time coming! I’ve had many many requests for kids and toddler patterns over the past couple years and finally, my first two are out!

    These two patterns are basic and simple. They are made for fitting roughly ages 1-5 years old. First, we have a pullover with a basic stitch and a cozy slouchy fit. This one is called The Little Cuddles sweater. It’s knit using a super chunky weight wool, sizes 15mm and 25mm straight knitting needles, and works up insanely quick. I mean, like if your little love needs a sweater tomorrow, here you go! As long as you have the spare yarn, of course.

    I used a couple skeins of We Are Knitters “the wool” in yarnicorn that I had laying around for this one. Then some accent colors I also had. Maybe 1/2 skein of each. The only skills you need for this one are twisted rib (if you knit my patterns, you know I always use this!), stockinette stitch, bind off, and seaming. Literally it.

    Next up is the cutest little oversized cardigan. This one is called the Just Like Mamas cardigan. As it’s a mini of my big designs.:) This one is also knit using a super chunky weight yarn, and sizes 15mm and 25mm straight knitting needles. And it knits up just as fast as the other sweater.

    There’s one extra skill needed for the cardigan, which is being able to pick up stitches. Otherwise, it’s all the same stitches and techniques as the other sweater. Easy peasy.

    I hope you enjoy! The patterns are available by clicking the menu button above, under Shop.

    And don’t forget to share your photos of the finished pieces with me! I love seeing the colors you all come up with.

    ❤️ Bethany

  • Old Skool Halloween Sweater

    Old Skool Halloween Sweater

    If you’re looking for a super quick knit for the Halloween season, this is it! Knit on sizes 15mm and 25mm knitting needles, it can easily be a weekend project! Or day project if you’re really invested. You’ll need 5 skeins of We Are Knitters “the wool”, plus a few accent colors. I just had scrap yarn lying around and used that. 🙂

    The fit of this sweater is my go to oversized. For those of you who will want to adjust sizing, it’s very easy to do!

    I’m 6 months pregnant wearing this for example. It’s very forgiving!

    Because I love themed donuts. And really themed everything.

    And check out the fun mesh stitch on the bottom! I love adding a little random detail somewhere. This sweater just has old skool vibes to it and I’m loving it. 🧡🎃

    The pattern is available in my Etsy shop. Click the Shop button in the menu link to get your copy!