Holiday Knits 2012

We know many of you always look forward to the release of Interweave's annual Holiday Knits edition.  Well, the 2012 issue is here, and it's a good one!  Let's take a look at some of the highlights:

This little ornament, called Dansk Hjerte, features the simple palette typical of Scandavian colorwork.  You could make a bunch of these pretty quickly for last-minute gifts.  Their sample is shown in Nature Spun Worsted (one of our classic workhorse wools), but it would also be great in Cascade 220 or our new Perfection Worsted.

Dansk Hjerte by Ann McDonald Kelly

Those of you who knit for babies and kids will be very excited to see all the cute patterns for little ones in this issue, like the Little Mary Anning Set.  This is another worsted weight project that would be perfect in easy-care Perfection yarn.  (The set also includes an adorable hat, not shown in this photo.)

Little Mary Anning Set by Mary Ann Cunningham-Kim

For the men on your list, how about a luxurious scarf like the Lyle Muffler?  The reversible stitch pattern and size 9 needle make this a great choice for a special gift.

Lyle Muffler by Andrea Babb

Did we say gifts?  How about keeping some of these beautiful projects for yourself?  The Wobble Scarf looks like it would be fun and interesting to knit and would be the perfect way to knit up a skein of sock yarn, in case you're tired of making socks. :)

Wobble by Michaela Moores

If you're feeling more ambitious, maybe you'd like to knit some of the bigger projects in the issue, like the Road Trip Vest.  The vest is shown in Cascade Eco+ (our fall shipment of which will be here soon!), but we're thinking it would also be wonderfully warm and cozy in Lamb's Pride Bulky or Baby Alpaca Chunky.

Road Trip Vest by Deborah Newton

These are just a few of the dozens of inspiring patterns in this year's Holiday Knits. Also included in the issue are instructional articles on steeking, mosaic knitting, and double knitting.  There's enough in this magazine to keep you busy through the holiday season and beyond!