Here are gift knit ideas by yarn -weight! And through 11/30/22, enjoy 15% off all 10 with coupon code* GIFTKNIT  Super Bulky and Bulky Gift Knits: #310 Eliza Cowl (Shop on Ravelry), #301 Waverly Cowl (Shop on Ravelry), #293 Morgan One-Skein Hat [shown above: bottom, right corner] (Shop on Ravelry), #291 Lyra Cowl (Shop on Ravelry), #338 Maren Bulky Cabled Beanie (Shop on Ravelry) Aran-Weight Gift Knit: #276 Knitting is Beleafing Hat [shown above: top, left corner] (Shop on Ravelry),  #274 Rory Ribbed Hat (Shop on Ravelry). Worsted-Weight Gift Knits: #337 Maren Cabled Beanie (Sh ..read more

Here are the current 10 bestselling knitting patterns from SweaterBabe! And through Labor Day, enjoy 15% off all 10 with coupon code* LDAY15  Raven Camisole. [shown above: middle, right] A truly versatile little black camisole. Shop on Ravelry. Lilliana Cardigan. [shown above: bottom, left] An open lace cardigan is the perfect light layer. Shop on Ravelry. Vianne Cardigan. [shown above: top, left] Top-down, round yoke cardigan with lovely leaf lace details. Shop on Ravelry. Ivy Sweater. [shown above: bottom, right] Staggered lace makes for a gorgeous detail on this sweater top. Shop on ..read more

FREE Pattern Pick: Gossamer One-Ball Lace Scarfby SweaterBabe.com (free ONLY until 10/31/21. On Ravelry too.) When a heavy scarf just won't do, grab this gossamer-weight lace scarf instead! The silk/kid mohair blend lace-weight yarn knit on size 9 needles creates a supremely soft scarf. An open lace panel with gentle peaks along one long edge is contrasted with a bit of garter stitch for lots of textural interest. This scarf is very light, yet has enough body to allow itself to be draped in many pretty ways. Wrap it around your neck like a cowl and tuck in the ends, drape it around you ..read more

Confundo Mosaic Color-work Shawlby Barbara Benson Designs Mosaic color work combines knitting stripes with slipping stitches to create color-work that looks complex while being one of the easiest color work techniques. If you can k, p, & slip sts you can knit Mosaic. The Confundo shawl uses 3 colors of DK weight yarn (~ 200 yards per) worked into an asymmetrical triangle on the bias to provide for beautiful drape & flow. With its enveloping size this shawl offers a myriad of styling choices to go with all kinds of outfits. And it will keep you warm!. . . > This is an advertisemen ..read more

Camille Eternity Scarfby SweaterBabe Simple techniques can sometimes produce the most stunning results! The lace pattern of this eternity scarf is a prime example, only using knit, purl, k2tog, and ssk to create a beautifully intricate-looking design. Placing stitch markers to separate each 20-stitch repeat and keeping track of which of the 32 rounds you are on are easy ways to ensure success working this stitch pattern. You can follow the charted or written version, both of which are included in this pattern. The eternity scarf is worked entirely in the round, with a few rounds of ribbing be ..read more

Ivy Sweaterby SweaterBabe Simple silhouettes are ideal for allowing a design element to truly stand out. This versatile top is intentionally designed with clean lines so the visual focus is on the gorgeous lace that arcs from shoulder to shoulder. The pretty lace section is actually comprised of a double eyelet lace panel that is repeated multiple times and staggered to create the curved effect. Knit this sweater seamlessly from the bottom up in the round. At the armholes, stitches are added at either end for the slight extended sleeves, then the front is completed to the shoulders first, wit ..read more

The SweaterBabe Aria Cowl design is all about the elongated crossed stitches! They are not hard to do, but do need to be done with care. These two videos below will demonstrate the special techniques that make the Aria Cowl such a beauty! This first video shows the triple yo's.   This video shows how on the next row you drop those triple yo's and crate elongated stitches that get crossed for the lovely end results.   ..read more

Especially this last year, we've all had to reconsider how to best use the space in our homes. For us, as a family of 5, this has been a fun exercise in maximizing the space and furniture that we already own in order to accommodate 2 WFH adults, 3 distance-learners, and lots of knitting, sewing, handlettering, clay crafting, puzzle-making, and more ongoing and newly rediscovered crafts and hobbies! Redfin reached out to me recently for my tips on creating the ideal crafting spaces for kids. Here's a link to their article: How to Create the Ultimate Crafting Space for Kids Check it out for ..read more

The Missoula Cowl Kitby LickinFlames A collaboration between Mountain Colors (Corvallis, MT) and LickinFlames (Nevada City, CA), the kit contains a matching mug, a set of instructions for the Missoula Cowl (by Nancy Edwards) and a stitch marker as the cowl is a circular knit and knit from a sock blank. There is something "rustic-chic" about this yarn base and the soft, muted colors. If you have ever traveled through mountains of Montana, you get it too. The mugs are safe in the dishwasher and microwave. Available in four colorways. . . . > This is an advertisement. For pattern or purchas ..read more

Leaf Me Beby SweaterBabe Whether it's tea or coffee that you enjoy drinking while relaxing with friends or knitting, you need one of these hand-knit coffee sleeves! Knit up one of these useful and pretty little coffee sleeves in just a few hours with very little yarn. The leaf design is charted and written out and mostly consists of simple 2-stitch cable twists. This is a quick and seamless project when knit on small circular needles. Double-pointed needles would work too, but circulars are definitely recommended. Great for stash-busting too, as you only need 35 yards of a dk or light worsted ..read more