The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • The 12 Days of Christmas Knits – Complete Directory

    Now that we have completed the 12 days, I hope you had a little fun.  Nothing was too challenging, and hopefully you gained something new.  The Antlers, the Santa Hat and the Coffee Cozy have all been showing a great deal of interest across the internet. However, now that it is Christmas here in New… Read more

  • 12 Days of Christmas – Day 12 – Christmas Hat Bauble

    12 Days of Christmas – Day 12 – Christmas Hat Bauble

    And it is the last day!  I hope you have enjoyed this list of 12 things, all pretty quick to make.  Here is the last one.  From start to finish, it takes less than an hour. Christmas Hat Bauble This is literally the shortest knit I have ever produced. Insane. You will need: 4mm needles… Read more

  • 12 Days of Christmas – Day 11 – Christmas Cozy

    12 Days of Christmas – Day 11 – Christmas Cozy

    In winter I love holding a coffee in my hands, and basically taking a moment to think.  Here is a quick knit coffee cozy knit in the round, with a subtle Christmas tree.  Make one of these for a quick stocking stuffer or last minute gift idea… include a mug, fancy coffee, or a coffee… Read more

  • 12 Days of Christmas – Day 10 – Knitted Washcloth

    12 Days of Christmas – Day 10 – Knitted Washcloth

    Okay, so what is a craft countdown without a gag gift…. and what better gag is a cloth for cleaning as a gift…. but do yourself a favour, don’t make this the only gift. I love these, and nothing cleans glass shower doors as well as these.  This is similar to the Grandmother’s favourite dishcloth… Read more

  • 12 Days of Christmas – Day 9 – Knitted Cushion

    As a quick knit, there is nothing easier than super chunky yarn.  Here is a cushion that knits quickly, looks cool, and is shaped like a cracker or a bon-bon. You will need: Super chunky yarn 20mm knitting needles Giant cable needle (or a marker to use as a cable needle) Darning needle Fabric square… Read more

  • 12 Days of Christmas – Day 8 – Boot toppers

    Boot toppers have been a staple for years, but I thought I would give these a Santa twist.  You can wear these upwards, and they look like regular boot toppers.  Fold them over and your boots instantly become Santa Boots.  Handy. You will need: 5mm straight needles DK fluffy white yarn Darning needle Cast on… Read more

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