This cuddly bear (complete with a sweater!) is perfect for your next charity knitting project or as a toy for the children in your life. The pattern uses some advanced techniques, but it’s still a fairly quick knit and a great way for using leftovers of colored yarn.

A simple bowl that could be used for all sorts of little things, from balls of scrap yarn to your favorite candy. It’s a great project for learning how to knit in the round or for showing off striped yarn since it uses basic stitches and isn’t very large!

My grandma absolutely loves the berets I make for her. When her birthday rolled around this year, she inevitably wanted another. Summer Snowflake was the result!

This sparkling, lightweight beret features a simple lace pattern shaped like an exploding firework. Knit loosely, it’s perfect for summer wear.

This pattern is inspired by the majestic view of a waterfall at sunset. The mock cables in the center represent the water gracefully cascading down the mountainside while the color resembles the pink light of dusk. It’s a pattern that’s easy to memorize, but the effect is still lovely!

A small pouch knit in simple stockinette, this bag is perfect for practicing a yarny version of tambour embroidery.

Gradient is a long, slouchy beanie where the main color easily transitions into a contrasting color through colorwork. Perfect as the highlight of your outfit on a cold winter’s day!

I love lace patterns almost as much as I love cable patterns. After making Tire Tracks, I got into writing lace scarf patterns--this is my second stab at one. Enjoy!

This hat is easy to make, with a pattern created to fit anyone. And the best part? It’s unisex! I have a hard time trying to find things to knit for male relatives, and hats are usually my go-to for Christmas and birthdays. They’re quick, easy, and useful.

A simple dishcloth made with knit and purl stitches, this pattern is perfect for the beginner. The horizontal purls give the square a raised effect, while the vertical purls show a semblance of ribbing.

Tire Tracks is a simple, one skein project that could easily get done in a weekend. It consists of a seed stitch border, and a six row lace pattern that’s repeated throughout the scarf.

Teal sounded too boring. Sapphire was a name already taken; Aquamarine wasn’t close enough to the color. Introducing Aquafire- a name that cleverly mixes the two blues together to create a gorgeous teal and a fun-to-say word.

Warning: this is an extremely long pattern.

Decorative cables are usually found on the tops of mittens. I wondered what they would look like on the side of the mittens instead, and this pattern is the result of my curiosity. Made with bulky yarn, they’re sure to keep your hands warm while you’re working.

This is a super easy pattern that can be done in under two hours!!!

These gauntlets, made to mimic chainmaile, are perfect for that last touch to your renaissance faire costume, protection against your little brother’s menacing foam sword, or even for wearing around the house on a chilly day. The small size should fit a woman’s wrist snugly, but will stretch if needed.

Worked in the round, this lacy hat is perfect for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion. One size fits most adult women. Yardage needed & recommended gauge are not listed on the pattern. Pattern runs small, based on project comments.