By Renée Kies
From the December 2018 issue
The Blake Hat is an easy quick knit perfect for beginners looking to expand their horizons. The hat features a stitch pattern that combines elongated knit stitches and cables to create large X’s that cross over a contrasting background. The yarn is a decadent mix of Alpaca, wool and polyamide with a chainette construction. This makes for a lightweight but warm hat!
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It’s time to practices your stitches in bold and bright colors for a blanket to cure winter blues! This blanket is the perfect gift for any baby on your list.
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Bundle baby up on a chilly day with a sweater that looks like a polar bear. The raglan sleeves are worked in a contrasting color and the body of the sweater is adorned with ears and a face.
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This hat adds to the flare of excitement that is the whirling winter season. It’s fun tassels and honeycomb cable pattern make it sweet and playful for the wild child on your list!
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The Abigail Cowl is a quick-to-stitch project that makes a lovely gift for the girl who isn’t afraid to be bold! Easy stitch combinations create a beautiful lace texture and solid garter stitch edging frames it in nicely. Add an optional drawstring to cinch it up and keep out the cold. Fun faux fur pom poms add additional texture and finish it off fabulously!
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Rebecca Mitts are perfect for enjoying your favorite cup of hot chocolate on a sunny winter’s day. Worked in the round from the cuff up, this is an easy pattern that’s perfect for the girl who is addicted to her favorite coffee shop.
View ProjectBy Linda Riley
From the December 2018 issue
The Rachel Scarf is the perfect cold weather accessory. It features an eye-catching seersucker stitch body with bold pockets added for additional warmth.
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This little plaid clutch is super preppy but really fun! The top closes with a big leather button, which really adds some style. This type of plaid knitting is easy since the vertical stripes are done afterwards with a crochet hook. The perfect gift for the preppy girl on your list. This clutch matches the Plaid Prep Tote featured in the October 2018 issue.
View ProjectBy Claire Slade
Sweet little slippers are a wonderful gift for Christmas, quick to knit and suitable for all generations. She’ll love the little bows on these sweet and versatile slippers. P.S. If you make a pair for yourself, these slippers will keep you warm as you wrap gifts on Christmas Eve!
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Clara is a clutch embellished with a simple cable row and pom poms. It makes a perfect accessory to tidy loose things into and place inside a larger handbag. The plush and bright pom poms turn this simple clutch into a statement accessory for the girl who is obsessed with roomy totes.
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