Ever wanted to knit stockings for the whole family, but never have the time? This little stocking pattern is perfect for gifting to family members, friends, or even pets! It knits up quick in fingering weight yarn held double (or you can substitute DK), and is just big enough for a few fun treats. Embroider everyone’s initials on with duplicate...

These tiny raglan ornaments are the perfect blank slate for any festive symbols! The pattern includes charts for duplicate stitching any letter of the alphabet, but there are really endless possibilities for how to decorate the front of these little sweaters. Try making a Rudolph inspired jumper with a jingle bell painted red and some surface c...

These colorwork bauble covers are the perfect way to practice the fair isle technique, use up scraps, and cover your tree in festive knits! Using shatter-proof baubles and covering them in a layer of wool makes your ornaments even more resistant to sabotage by cat, dog, or any small menace trying to attack your tree.

No Christmas cracker would be complete without a paper crown, so why not knit your own? These “paper” crowns are reusable, durable, comfy, and easy to fit into a DIY Christmas cracker. You can even make a mini one for your cat!

Knit your own Christmas crackers that actually crack! These striped knitted Christmas crackers are knit in halves so you can add cracker snaps in between the halves and pop them open just like a traditional cracker. Knit a “paper” crown to go inside along with some jokes and trinkets and these crackers are sure to be a hit at any holiday party.

Bealtaine (bay-all-tin-uh) or Beltane is one of the four major Celtic festivals, celebrating the start of summer. A festival of growth, protection, light, and fire, Bealtaine marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Bonfires are lit and rituals performed to protect people and livestock, and to encourage the gr...

About the Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

This pattern was designed for the Wild Violet Fibers Iceland collection to showcase the beautiful drape and luxurious feel of the alpaca, silk, and cashmere blend yarn.

Introducing a v-neck version of the fan favorite Simply the Vest! This classic vest features a v-neck collar, split hem, and a little more positive ease than the original. This pattern is straightforward with a few interesting details and new techniques to keep knitters engaged. Wear it over a t-shirt in the autumn, a turtleneck in the winter, ...

Have you ever had a Fluffernutter? This sandwich is a Massachusetts delicacy made with white bread, peanut butter, and Marshmallow Fluff (which was invented in my neighborhood, Somerville!) Like a classic Fluffernutter, this squishy brioche knitting pattern combines a solid, standard ingredient (merino wool) and a delightful fluffy component (s...

This cowl was inspired by Somerville, MA’s greatest invention: Marshmallow Fluff. This squishy brioche knitting pattern combines the structure and drape of merino wool with the delightful fluff and softness of suri alpaca to create a beautiful and cozy result. This brioche cowl is great way to learn two-color brioche knitting and incorporate so...

Grab your Rhinebeck sweater and a travel project and hop on the BFC bus to the NY Sheep & Wool Festival! This year’s Road to Rhinebeck Knit-Along with Boston Fiber Company is inspired by the creative, community vibes of childhood summer camps. Spending a few days in nature with your besties while doing arts and crafts? Sounds just like Rhin...

This pattern was designed for the 2024 Boston Fiber Festival to showcase the natural beauty of Helen DK, a non-superwash Romney/Merino blend.

Show off your Pride with this striped garter stitch neckerchief! With simple stitches and a neat i-cord border, this is a great pattern for beginners to learn a few new skills. Instructions are given for six specific Pride flag patterns, but this versatile pattern is easy to customize for any stripe pattern. Add buttons, a shawl pin, or a shawl...

About the Pattern

This cowl was designed for the New England Farm and Fiber Festival in February 2024, with yarn support from Wing and a Prayer Farm. I wanted to highlight the beautiful farm yarns produced here in New England and create a pattern that could be worn in the city as easily as on the farm. This warm, versatile cowl is tall enough to pull up over you...

This tiny fair isle beanie is the perfect addition to any Christmas tree. It is a quick, fun knit and makes a wonderful gift! Learn stranded colorwork techniques on a smaller, less intimidating scale or use it to bust through your sock scrap stash and make quick gifts in the process!

This tiny fair isle stocking is the perfect addition to any Christmas tree. It is a quick, fun knit and makes a wonderful gift! Learn toe-up sock construction, short-row heel, and stranded colorwork techniques on a smaller, less intimidating scale or use it to bust through your sock scrap stash and make quick gifts in the process!

These socks feature a spiraling slip stitch pattern reminiscent of a swirling storm. The simple pattern is the perfect texture to showcase the beautiful hand-dyed yarn of Knitten Word’s Baba Yaga sock collection.

This design is the perfect hybrid between a cowl and a shawl. It answers the question, “how can I get the look of a shawl without having to tie it or worry about it falling off?” The stripes of lace and stockinette form a bandana cowl that looks like a triangle shawl from the front but is connected securely at the back.

This lace scarf can be worn as a headband, hair tie, or necktie/scarf. The lace pattern is complicated enough to keep your attention, but with the use of stitch markers, it’s easy to keep track of so you won’t be stuck frogging more than knitting. This quick knit is a versatile staple accessory and makes a great gift!

These ankle socks are the perfect summer sock project! The simple, wavy cables are just enough to keep you interested, while the shorter length makes this a quick vacation knit. Whether you’re knitting on the shore or wishing you were by the seaside, the beachy waves of these socks will keep your hands busy while you relax for a couple of hours...

Be gay, knit hearts.

A classic, straightforward top with clean finishes and neat details? It’s Simply the Vest! This pattern is a great canvas for hand-dyed yarns, stripes, or using up scraps. Easily customizable and ready to be styled in myriad ways, this versatile vest top is about to become an essential wardrobe staple.

This tiny fair isle jumper is the perfect addition to any Christmas tree. It is a quick, fun knit and makes a wonderful gift! Learn circular yoke construction and stranded colorwork techniques on a smaller, less intimidating scale or use it to bust through your sock scrap stash and make quick gifts in the process!

Hawser (noun): a thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship.

About the Pattern

“I’ll be home for Christmas… if only in my dreams.”

“I’ll be home for Christmas… if only in my dreams.”

“I’ll be home for Christmas… if only in my dreams.”

“I’ll be home for Christmas… if only in my dreams.”

“I’ll be home for Christmas… if only in my dreams.”

The texture and broken lines of the slip stitch pattern of this beanie makes for a cozy, visual interesting hat but also a fun knit! The folded brim is easy to work and adds a clean edge to the beanie. This hat can be worked in one color or two, with a high or low contrast depending on personal preference. The thick, squishy fabric of the slip ...

This hanging planter is a quick, easy project and the perfect way to show off your hanging plant babies! It’s knit flat, seamed around a metal ring, and cinched at the bottom. Featuring a simple lace pattern and a big, fluffy tassel, this hanging basket is the ideal combination of bold décor and minimal effort. If you’re looking for some easy s...

This drop-shoulder cardigan is worked flat in pieces and seamed together using mattress stitch. Each piece features a waffle stitch, and the front panels include a 1x1 rib border that is continued into a small collar that is joined at the back.

Yarn

This easy crop top/bralette is the perfect way to use up a skein or two of sock yarn, and it is perfect for the hot summer months. The rib makes it extremely stretchy, so it can fit a variety of shapes and sizes. Worn on it’s own with high-waisted shorts or under a sheer shirt or cardigan, this little top is sure to be a new summer staple!