Two of my patterns have recently been published as part of the Knit Picks IDP – a reworking of an old design, and a brand new accessory pattern. They’d make ideal gift knits for Christmas, as they’re quick and simple to make. Both patterns are designed for lovely cosy Knit Picks yarns, although you can of course substitute an alternative of your choice.
Here’s Guppy, a reworking of a design that I published a couple of years ago. It’s a cute little pullover, sized to fit 0-6mths, 6-12mths and 1-2 years, and featuring a stranded fish pattern. The stranded knitting makes it really warm and cosy to wear, and you can work it up in lots of different colour schemes. The pullover features a buttoned back opening, so there’s no difficulty in dressing a small wriggly baby!
Here’s an example of an alternative colour scheme, with a matching hat – the pattern for this isn’t available, but I just used a basic baby hat pattern and added the stranded fish motif and a pompom!
The second pattern is Inishmore, a textured cabled cushion, knitted in snuggly Aran yarn. It’s patterned with chunky honeycomb stitch, twisted cables and double moss stitch, to form a thick and cosy fabric. The cushion has a back opening which closes with buttons. It looks complicated at first glance, but it’s a perfect project for knitters who are gaining confidence with cables, as the pattern is really quick to knit once you get started. This sample size fits a small 10″ cushion, but instructions are included for adapting the pattern to other sizes.
I’m in the process of completing my own Christmas gift knitting, so I’d love to hear recommendations for other patterns that would make great gifts. Happy knitting!
Torya Winters Designs 