There are just 3 weeks or 22 days left until Christmas? Christmas lands on a Thursday this year so Christmas Eve is on a Wednesday. If you celebrate Hanukkah, that starts on the evening of December 14th. Are you ready for the holidays yet??
Each week new patterns are released but at this time of year, smaller gift worthy knits that can be knit quickly are wonderful!
The Gro Hat by Fiber Tales is part of a series of Gro patterns that are all inspired by growing plants - gro means grow in Danish.
The Gro Hat will keep your head nice and toasty on cold winter days - expecially when knit in a plump woollen spun yarn. It’s a quick and fun knit using only about 1 skein of dk weight yarn. The hat is worked bottom up with a nice ribbed brim and a beautiful plant motif. The top of the hat is shaped by elegant centered double decreases.
The pattern has both written instructions and chart.
Yarn & Yardage
1 skein of DK weight or light worsted / 100g
Gauge
18 sts x 33 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”
on 4 mm / US6 needles in st st
Needle size
3,5 mm / US4
4 mm / US6
Small circular and DPNs
Measurements (measured flat)
25 cm - to fit a head circumference of 54-58 cm / 21.25-23”
4-8 cm / 1.5-3” of negative ease
Model has a 59 cm / 23.25” circumference head
Suggested yarn
Berroco Ultra Alpaca, The Fibre Co Cumbria Worsted, Blue Sky Fibres Woolstok Worsted
The Alex Hood by Pernille Larsen is a hooded scarf that is worked back and forth in a simple 2x2 rib pattern. It is worked using 1 strand of fingering weight held double with 1 strand of Mohair. The Alex Hood can be worn with the hood down just like a regular scarf or, on extra cold days, with the hood pulled up to protect the head and face against the wind and weather.
Finished measurement
Wingspan (scarf): approx. 190 cm 70¾”
Yarn:
1 strand of fingering-weight yarn, 750m / 819 yds + either 1 strand of mohair lace-weight yarn or 1 strand in equal yardage.
Needles
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, or in size to obtain gauge.
Gauge
34 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm 4” in 2x2 rib pattern with 3.5 mm / US4 needles before blocking
Suggested yarn
Kelbourne Woolens Perennial or Garnstudio Drops Flora held double with Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk or Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze
The Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit is a super popular little scarf that has been knit by over 39k since 2022 and had multiple similar patterns with a twist pop up and knit. It is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The smaller size Sophie Scarf reaches around the neck once, while the larger size can wrap around the neck twice.
Sizes:
Small (large)
Length from tip to tip: approx. 80 (102) cm [31½ (40¼) inches]
Width at center: 11 (13) cm [4¼ (5) inches]
Gauge:
22 sts x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in garter stitch on a 3.5 mm [US4] needle
Needles:
3.5 mm [US4] / 60 cm [24 inches] circular needle
Materials:
approx. 20 (28) g Cashmere Premium by Lang Yarn (25 g = 115 m [126 yds])
Other suggested yarn
The Fibre Co Road to China Light, Mode at Rowan Alpaca Cotton
FOs and WIPs
I finished the body of Confetti Cardigan Mini by Nashwa Sakr that I am knitting for my granddaughter. I bound it off using the icelandic bind off.
I am now working on the first sleeve! Will I be able to finish it and a couple of bunny outfits in time to ship before Christmas?
I think I only got an inch knit on the The Children Dance Around the Trees Stocking
by Arne & Carlos from their Christmas KAL 2023 that i finally picked up again.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Giselle (ghinch) finished her Jumis Sweater by Zanete Knits.
Giselle knit it using Koigu Kersti.
Patty (Travelbravely) finished her stunning Paulie Cardigan by Amy Christoffers.
She used Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted for the MC and Malabrigo Rios for the CC.
Sandi (sandima) finished her Gnettle (Gnumpkin and Gnettle by Sarah Schira), her November Gnome for The Year of Gnomes 2025 KAL.
Sandi (sandima) also added tassels to her Shawl The Minis by Sarah Schira that she knit using Koigu KPPPM from a Koigu Festive 25 Day Kit.
Sandi (sandima) knit this Collegiate Dog Sweater by Premier Yarns Design Team for their new foster dog Rosie.
Sue (@shewitt67) finished Joji's One Love Mystery Shawl using Malabrigo Ultimate Sock.
Sue (@shewitt67) used the Noro Akari that she had left after finishing her Nightshift by Andrea Mowry to knit these 2 hats. Pattern is Diamond Rib Hat by Kristen TenDyke from Noro Magazine 27 and using the Nightshift mosaic pattern for one of the hats.
Rebecca (@becca.w.ilson) knit the sweet Mickey Mouse Hat using Hikoo Cobasi.
Karen (kmae64) finished her Fie Cardigan by Kristin Drysdale. Yarn is Tukuwool DK for the main colour and BC Garn Semilla Melange for the contrast.
Here I am with Karen holding up our finished Fie Cardigans by Kristin Drysdale!
SHOP UPDATE
The upcoming classes starting Saturday, January 3rd are now live. Check them out so you can plan and register before you forget!
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!