It’s that time of year again! Knitvent is waiting in the wings, ready to sprinkle some holiday excitement and anticipation over your gift-knitting plans. As the buzz builds and planning begins in earnest, I’ve put together our annual gift guide. This curated selection of patterns from the Curious Handmade archives just might inspire you to get started on a precious handmade present or two while we wait for the first new Knitvent patterns to arrive.
To make it even easier to get your gift knitting plan up and running, I’ve organized a little pre-Knitvent treat:
All of my patterns and collections are buy-one-get-one-free until the 15th of October, 2018!
You don’t have to use a code or do anything special to get your free pattern. Just put any two of my patterns or collections into your cart and the least expensive item is magically free: a gift from me to you and your loved ones!
I’ve included a little something for everyone! You might recognize some recent favourites and some Curious Handmade classics which have been knit over and over again as treasured gifts.
Warm Hands, Warm Heart
A cosy new pair of hand-made mitts makes a perfect gift for just about anyone on your list. They don’t take much yarn, they’re relatively quick to knit. I love making mitts from squishy, rustic yarn, but they are also a wonderful opportunity to use up those luxurious single skeins in pretty colours that you’ve been saving for a special project.
Patterns, clockwise from top left: Kindling Mitts, Tchaikovsky Mitts, Checkerboard Mitts, Juniper Mitts
Special Occasion Shawls
When you want to give a truly unforgettable gift. These stunning shawls are a wonderful way to spoil someone dear. With lovely lace, sparkling beads, and refined details, a special occasion shawl adds a bit of magic to any outfit: perfect for all those glittering holiday parties!
Patterns, clockwise from top left: Snowmelt Shawl, Fairyhill Shawl, Candlelit Shawl, Amulet Shawl
Toasty Toes
Is there anything as nurturing and wholesome hand-knit socks? Let them know how much you care and keep their feet warm and snug by knitting up a pair from soft but sturdy yarn. If you’re mailing your packages far away, a compact single-skein gift like this is ideal.
Patterns, clockwise from top: Juniper Socks, Vintage Fairy Lights Socks, Apple Blossom Socks
Secretly Speedy Knits
So much time and love goes into creating handknitted gifts. We have unlimited supplies of the love, but sometimes the time gets a little tight. These lovely patterns all use heavier weight yarn, a gift-knitter’s secret weapon. Squish aran and bulky weight yarns not only make the finished objects extra cuddly: they also knit up super-fast, which means you can have an impressive handmade present ready at the last minute.
Patterns, clockwise from left: Familiar Shawl, Sonder Shawl, Bracile Hat and Cowl.
Hopefully this guide has got your fingers twitching and your creativity bubbling. Very soon I’ll be releasing more details about Knitvent 2018…until then, happy knitting!
