Table of contents for Knit Gifts Holiday in Interweave Knits

The playful Frosted Crocus Hat features a striking stranded chevron pattern and is topped with a speckled pom-pom! This hat starts with a tubular cast-on, and the brim is worked in 1x1 ribbing and folded. Made with three colors of superwash Merino yarn, this hat is perfect for someone with a bold style. YARN Fibra Natura Donnina, distributed by Universal Yarn PATTERN page 25 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 18 (19½, 21)" brim circumference and 8½ " tall (with brim folded), not including pom-pom. Hat shown measures 19½ ". Yarn Fibra Natura Donnina (100% superwash extrafine Merino; 180 yd [165 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #233 Glacier (MC), 1 (1, 2) ball(s) (see Notes); #232 Blue Hint (A) and #226 Real Teal (B), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Universal…

Worked in the round from the bottom up, the Hearthfire Cabled Beanie features both cables and mock cables. The slightly slouchy beanie is made with a wool and alpaca yarn to keep your loved ones’ noggins warm this winter. YARN Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather, distributed by Fairmount Fiber s PATTERN page 32 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 16¼ (19½, 22¾)" circumference (unstretched) and 9½ (10, 10½)" tall. Hat shown measures 19½ ". Yarn Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather (70% wool, 30% alpaca; 164 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #H2110 Zinnia, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers. Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.…

A lovely gift for any hat wearer in your life, the slouchy Viola Beanie has a smooth look that comes from the single-ply Merino-and-silk blend yarn. The pattern starts with 2x2 ribbing at the brim that flows into a simple lace pattern throughout the body and crown decreases. YARN Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend, distributed by Fairmount Fibers PATTERN page 38 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 18½ (20, 21½)" circumference and 9½ " tall. Hat shown measures 18½ ". Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% extrafine Merino wool, 30% silk; 150 yd [13 5 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #300C Powder, 1 (1, 2) skein(s). Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers. Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed…

The dynamic Winter Sunset Shawl is worked back and forth in rows, beginning with a few cast-on stitches and increasing at one side to create an asymmetrical triangle. The stripes are worked in a combination of stockinette, garter-stitch, and a slip-stitch pattern using three colors of a cozy worsted-weight wool. YARN Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Worsted PATTERN page 52 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 52" wide, 55" tall, and 72" along diagonal shaped edge. Yarn Brown Sheep Co mpany Nature Spun Worsted (100% wool; 245 yd [224 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #N21W Mallard (dark teal; MC), 3 balls; #N20W Arctic Moss (light green; CC1), 2 balls; and #N17W French Clay (orange; CC2), 1 ball. Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle…

The romantic and lightweight Primrose Shawl uses three colors of a cashmere and silk blend. The off-center column of parallel yarnovers creates an asymmetrical chevron shape. The eyelet row that separates the stripes is a clever way to disguise the color “blips” that usually occur when changing colors in garter stitch, making this shawl truly reversible. YARN Cardiff Cashmere Brushmere Light, distributed by The Trendsetter Yarn Group PATTERN page 58 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 58" wide and 28" deep. Yarn Cardiff Cashmere Brushmere Light (82% cashmere, 18% silk; 15 0 yd [138 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #102 Cream (A), #106 Rose (B), and #111 Red (C), 2 balls each. Yarn distributed by The Trendsetter Yarn Group. Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if…

The Sugar Plum Socks are a treat of a project. These socks are worked in the round from the toe up in wool-and-nylon sock yarn. The chevron shaping creates a natural ly pointed toe, and the mirrored increases and decreases on the sole ensure that the sock lies flat. The pattern includes a sidebar explaining the Icelandic bind-off method. YARN Zitron Trekking XXL Sport and Zitron Trekking XXL Ombré, distributed by Skacel PATTERN page 63 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 6¾ (7, 7½, 8)" foot circumference and 8¼ (9, 9¾, 10¼)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 7½ ". Yarn Zitron Trekking XXL Sport (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd [420 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #1431 Blue (A),…

Have you noticed that scrunchies are in again? Give something more personal than a store-bought scrunchy and explore mosaic knitting in the round with the Strata Scrunchy. These make great stocking stuffers and are easy to wash! YARN Plymouth Yarn Dreambaby DK PATTERN page 73 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 16" circumference and 4" tall before assembly; about 4½ " outer diameter after assembly. Yarn Plymouth Yarn Dreambaby DK (50% microfiber acrylic, 50% nylon; 174 yd [160 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #0160 Turquoise (A) and #0154 Grey (B), 1 ball each. Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); thick braided hair elastic (4 mm); tapestry needle. Gauge 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in…

The Tole-Painted Pillow is worked from the center out in two pieces in a brilliant two-color stranded-colorwork pattern. The outer edges of the pieces are grafted together, and two shank buttons are sewn back-to-back in the center of each side through all the layers. If your pillow form is machine washable, you can put this pillow in the wash. YARN Cascade Yarns Heritage PATTERN page 75 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 14½ " diameter, stretches to 16" diameter over pillow form. Yarn Cascade Yarns Heritage (75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 437 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #5615 Royal (MC) and #5618 Snow (CC), 1 skein each. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): Two 24" circulars (cir) and set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain…

The cabled, textured Hellebore Mittens are made with a wool, silk, and cashmere blend yarn. They are worked in the round from the cuff up and have thumb gussets. YARN Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed, distributed by Halcyon Yarn PATTERN page 28 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 8 (8¾, 9¼)" hand circumference and 7¾ (8½, 9)" hand length from top of cuff to tip of mitten. Mittens shown measure 8". Yarn Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed (85% wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 147 yd [135 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #427 Lime, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Halcyon Yarn. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 24…

Made in a cheerful color, the Lemon Meringue Hat & Mittens are all about the cables. The hat and mittens are worked in the round from the bottom up. One cable chart is worked on the hat brim and mitten cuffs, and another is worked around the hat and as a single panel on the mittens. YARN Ancient Arts Fib re Crafts 100% Superwash Merino DK PATTERN page 33 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size Hat: 16¼ (17¼, 18¾)" circumference and 7¾ (8¾, 9¾)" tall. Hat shown measures 17¼ ". Mittens: 6¼ (7½, 9¼)" hand circumference and 9 (10, 11)" long. Mittens shown measure 7½ ". Yarn Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts 100% Superwash Merino DK (100% superwash Merino wool; 220 yd [20 0 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): Birch Leaves, 1…

The Phlox Flower Mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up with thumbs worked from live stitches after the mittens are complete. The stranded-colorwork pattern and hardy wool yarn make these mittens extra warm. YARN Harrisville Designs Shetland PATTERN page 39 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 6½ (7¾, 8¾)" hand circumference and 7½ (8¾, 9¾)" long. Mittens shown measure 7¾ ". Yarn Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% virgin wool; 217 yd [198 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): Cobalt (MC), Suede (dark gray; CC1), and Oatmeal (light gray; CC2), 1 skein each. Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for thumb; tapestry needle. Gauge 34 sts and 28 rnds…

The velvety Peppermint Cowl is knitted on the bias in a textured stripe pattern. Long enough to wrap once, this cowl is worked back and forth, and the ends are grafted together. The colors are carried up the side and neatly enclosed in the I-cord selvedge to avoid having to weave in extra ends. The pattern includes a tutorial for grafting the I-cord at each side. YARN Bernat Velvet PATTERN page 53 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 60" circumference and 6" wide. Yarn Bernat Velvet (100% polyester; 315 yd [288 m]/10½ oz [300 g]): #32049 Cream (A) and #32004 Burgundy Plum (B), 1 skein each. Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Smooth waste yarn for provisional CO; size H/8…

One of the easiest ways to add an I-cord to the side edges of a piece is to work the I-cord simultaneously with the main body by knitting the I-cord stitches at the beginning of every row and slipping them with the yarn in front at the end of every row. When viewed from the right side of the work, the I-cord stitches on the right-hand side of the piece will have the knit side facing, and the stitches will roll to the back of the work. The I-cord stitches on the left-hand side of the piece will have the purl side facing, and the stitches will roll to the front of the work. The purl stitches won’t be visible because they will be enclosed inside the I-cord. Before the…

Add some whimsy and comfort to someone’s life with the Cuddly Cat Pillow. The cute cat face is created with a combination of appliqué and embroidery, and the I-cord tail on the back is worked separately and sewn on. The zipper at the bottom makes it easy to remove the case and wash it. This pillow is worked in the round from the bottom up. YARN Knit Picks Swish Worsted PATTERN page 70 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 18" square, not including ears. Yarn Knit Picks Swish Worsted (100% fine superwash Merino wool; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #24662 White (MC), 4 skeins; #23876 Black (A), 2 skeins; #25139 Peapod (green; B), #24668 Carnation (pink; C), and #24663 Serrano (red; D), 1 skein each. Needles Size 7…

The lettering on the Wash Your Hands Towel is based on vintage typography, yet this project couldn’t be more relevant today. This towel is worked in mosaic garter stitch in a cotton-and-rayon blend yarn. YARN Berroco Modern Cotton PATTERN page 74 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 8½ " wide and 16" long. Yarn Berroco Modern Cotton (60% Pima cotton, 40% Modal rayon; 209 yd [191 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #1624 Salty Brine (light aqua; A) and #1642 Lincoln Woods (dark teal; B), 1 skein each. Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle. Gauge 23½ sts and 51 rows = 4" in charted patt. NOTES • For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.…

The Sweet Alyssum Mittens have a floral stranded-colorwork motif reminiscent of a field dotted with flowers. The mittens start with corrugated ribbing at the cuff and then the lower hand and thumb gusset are worked at the same time. After the thumb stitches are placed on a holder, the top of the hand is worked to the fingertips. These mittens are worked with a superwash Merino, mohair, and silk blend in three colors. YARN Sugar Bush Yarns Shiver PATTERN page 30 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 7½ " hand circumference and 11¼ " long. Yarn Sugar Bush Yarns Shiver (65% superwash Merino wool, 25% kid mohair, 10% silk; 120 yd [110 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1401 Wintry White (MC), #1419 Nippy Navy (CC1), and #1418 Bitter Blue (CC2), 1…

Worked in two colors of worsted-weight wool, the Icy Stripes Hat & Mitts are worked in the round from the bottom up. Two different methods are given for working jogless stripes. YARN Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok PATTERN page 36 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size Hat: 18 (19¾, 23½)" circumference and 8 (9, 10)" tall. Hat shown measures 19¾ " circumference. Mitts: 8 (8¾)" hand circumference and 7 (8)" long. Mitts shown measure 8" circumference. Yarn Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok (100% fine highland wool; 123 yd [112 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1321 Loon Lake (dark blue; MC), 1 skein each for hat or mitts; #1324 Morning Frost (light blue; CC), 1 skein will make both hat and mitts. Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir)…

The traditional Milanese lace pattern used in the elegant Camellia Cowl may look complex, but it consists only of simple k2tog decreases and yarnovers. This cowl is worked in the round in a washable Merino that makes this a great gift for anyone. YARN Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light PATTERN page 56 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 24¾ " circumference and 10¼ " tall. Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% superwash Merino wool; 420 yd [384 m]): Arctic, 1 skein Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 28 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in charted patt. NOTES • For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary. •…

Precious Eliza the Teddy Bear wears a dress and raglan cardigan (complete with buttonbands and cables!) that are knitted separately. A cute gift for displaying at home or for a little one, Eliza is machine washable thanks to the acrylic-and-wool blend yarn. (M ake sure to use machine-washable stuffing, too!) YARN Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted PATTERN page 71 Difficulty Level Yarn Weight Finished Size 12" tall and 9¾ " around middle. Yarn Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted (75% acrylic, 25% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #1204 Brownstone (MC), #1415 Fawn Mix (CC1), #459 Lagoon (CC2), and #146 Winter White (CC3), 1 skein each. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn);…