Gift Knitting Projects
We all want to make something special for the knitworthy people in our lives. It seems like once October and November are upon us the stress of picking a project and getting it done in time really hits us knitters. Well here is a handy little guide of accessory projects with details about yarn , skill level, techniques used and super handy- average knit time. Check out the number of Knit Gnomes to see how much time you might need to get that gift done and not stress knit!
Note: the Knit Gnomes work on each project a little each day to make to make their average knitting time!
Click on the photo for more pattern details and where to purchase the pattern
MITTS
Yarn: Sian O’Doherty Rhëydr or a 4ply fingering weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Stranded Colourwork, Kihnu vits Braid (video tutorial included in pattern), Twisted Braid in two colours, Ribbing
Yarn:The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering or a 4ply fingering weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Ribbing, Corrugated Ribbing (2 color), Roosimine (video tutorials included in pattern), Purlwise cable cast on (video tutorial link included)
Yarn: Walcot Yarns Opus or a sport weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Stranded color work, Latvian Braids
Yarn:The Grey Sheep Co Hampshire 4ply or a 4ply fingering weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Ribbing, Stranded color work, Twisted Stitches
Yarn:The Grey Sheep Co Hampshire 4ply or a 4ply fingering weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Ribbing, Stranded color work
Yarn:The Grey Sheep Co Stein Fine Wool 4ply or a 4ply fingering weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Ribbing, Stranded color work, Cable cast on
COWLS & SHAWLS
Yarn: Walcot Yarns Opus or a sport weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Provisional cast on, Stranded color work, Grafting with Kitchener Stitch
Yarn: Exterior: Rauwerk DK or a DK weight yarn and Lining: G-uld Alpaca or DK weight / 4ply fingering held double
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Provisional cast on, Knitting in the round, Ribbing, Roosimine (video tutorial links included in the pattern)
Yarn: Walcot Yarns Opus or a sport weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Provisional cast on, Stranded color work, Grafting with Kitchener Stitch
Yarn: Mothy and the Squid Superwash Sock or a 4ply / fingering weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Provisional cast on, Stranded color work, Slip stitches Grafting with Kitchener Stitch
Yarn: Claudia Hand Painted Yarns Addiction Fingering or a 4ply / fingering weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Provisional cast on, Stranded color work, Grafting with Kitchener Stitch
HATS
Yarn: Lanivendole A Heavenly Blend & A Stormy Blend or a DK weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round.
Techniques used: 2 colour braid cast on, Ribbing, Knitting in the round, Roosimine (video tutorial included), Decreasing for crown shaping
Yarn: Triskelion Scylfing Aran & Spincycle Dream State or two worsted weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting with two colours in the round and twisted or cable stitches.
Techniques used: Knitting in the round, Ribbing, Stranded colorwork, Twisted stitches , Decreasing for crown shaping
TOYS
Yarn: John Arbon Textiles Knit By Numbers DK or DK weight yarn
Skill Level: Advanced beginner; comfortable knitting in the round with two colors.
Techniques used: Provisional cast-on, Knitting in the round, Stranded colourwork, Striping, Picking up stitches (tutorial video included), Basic decreases, Sewing; whip stitch (tutorial video included)