Chicago Knits Magazine

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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Knit these Tardis Mitts up for that Doctor Who fan in your family. Knit flat and made with Caron Simply Soft, these mitts have quite a bit of stretch, making them larger on the inside.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This adorable pillow is the perfect present for anyone who uses the CTA, loves trains, or just likes to sleep on something cozy. With the train front on one side and the train station letter on the other, this will be your favorite place to stop at the end of a long day after dealing with the CTA.
Knitting: Electronics Cozy
This super-soft tablet cozy is the perfect thing to protect that brand-new tablet you just blew $500 on. The bulky Sulka knits up thick, which will save your new toy from scrapes and scratches. Plus the skull pattern will earn you mad phat street cred. Shown with an iPad Air. Made for a Toshiba Encore 2 Write.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Knitting: Gloves
Make these gloves to make sure your hands stay warm while you’re texting at the bus stop. Silver is an excellent conductive agent, allowing touch screen. The silver is permanently adhered to the yarn and will not wash out.
Knitting: Balaclava
You’ll need this when you ride your bike through the cold, wind, and slush on the streets of Chicago. Originally from Woolco Knitting and Crocheting Manual for 1916. If you’d like to make a smaller or larger size, you can use smaller or larger needles.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This awesome hat boasts the Chicago Flag. It’s perfect for anyone who lives in the city, or wishes they did.
Knitting: Wall Hanging
This is the original cover pattern for the inaugural issue of Chicago Knits Magazine.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
You can make this for your little acorn during the rainy spring months. Let them play outside with this adorable hat and they might grow into a mighty oak tree.