It's that time of year! Time to get your knit on and give awesome handmade gifts. Here at Knit Collage, we could not be any more fired up about going the handmade gift route. There's something so incredibly special about receiving a hand knit gift- usually I'm in awe that someone spent so much time creating something beautiful just for me. What could be more thoughtful and memorable?  

This year we've broken down our top hand knit gift ideas into three categories based on how long they take to make: 1-2 hours, 3-5 hours, and 5+ hours. Take a peek below at all these beauties. We hope this list will inspire you to knit some of your loved ones some very special holiday gifts.

The super quick knit ~ ONLY 1-2 hours to make ~

1 ~ The Ribby Turban Headband Pattern ~ so simple yet looks so fancy! You just need 1 skein of Cast Away to complete it. 

2 ~ The Marled Cowl Pattern ~ the color shown here is Snowflake Pixie Dust + Nomad Cast Away. 

3 ~The Bright Spot Scarf ~ This one might take you 2-3 hours ~ Super fun and happy accessory to brighten up any grey winter day! 

4 ~ The Ribby Beanie Hat ~ knits up incredibly quickly with 1 skein of either our Daisy Chain or Swirl yarns. 

The medium sized project ~ 3-5 hours to knit ~

1 ~ Keep Me Cozy Fringe Cowl ~ Nothing says special quite like this cowl knit in our embellished Gypsy Garden Yarn. 

2 ~ Snow Bunny Cable Hat ~ Our most popular pattern of 2015 so far! You can't go wrong with this knit hat. 

3 ~ Winter Wonderland Hat & Mitt Set ~ What could be cuter than a matching hat and pair of fingerless gloves? Not much! We especially love the textured rib stitch used in this pattern. 

4 ~ Runaway Shawl ~ Ultra bulky with long dramatic fringe in our popular Pixie Dust yarn! You'll need 3 skeins. 

The super lux project ~ 5+ hours to make

1 ~ Snuggle Up Tassel Blanket ~ the ultimate lux gift for your bohemian inclined friend.

2 ~ Marled Cocoon Scarf ~ this stunning scarf is sure to knock the socks off any recipient! 

3 ~ Swirly Shawl ~ This beautifully scalloped lace pattern is nothing short of dazzling.

4 ~ Dash Scarf ~ Forever favorite at Knit Collage ~ you can't go wrong with this beauty.  

5 ~ Rustic Handspun Poncho ~ One size fits all in this lovely poncho pattern.