Holiday Gift Knitting Guide

If you're hoping to create some gifts this holiday season, this handy list of giftable projects is a great place to start!

All of these patterns require very little yarn and make for wonderful stashbusters, meaning that you can turn your leftover bits of yarn into heartfelt, handmade gifts your friends and family will actually use and adore.

This roundup of charming accessory patterns are fast, fun knitting projects that look far more impressive than the time they take. Let's dive in!

1. The Cozy Thoughts Beanie - Amy Small

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn: Sister yarn or Spun Cloud

Needle Size: US 15 (10mm)

The Cozy Thoughts Beanie is a great entry level project for colorwork knitting. You only need approximately 45 yds of the main color and 10 of each contrasting color, so it's a great stashbuster! Top with a faux fur pom pom for added flair. Grab the free pattern right here!

2. Bonfire Shawl - Annie Lupton

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Yarn: 1 skein of Sister yarn or Spun Cloud plus 1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit

Needle Size: US 17 (12.75 mm)

The Bonfire Crescent Shawl is a beautiful shawl that is knit from the center out. We'll mix stitches and stripes in the mini skein yarns to create a truly unique piece, you'll wear all the time. The curved crescent shape has a stunning drape when worn. To sign up for the free video class on how to knit this piece, follow the link here. Grab the pattern right here.

3. Over the Rainbow Hat - Laurel Gervitz

Skill Level: Beginner

Yarn: Spun Cloud 

Needle Size: US 15 (10mm)

Dress yourself up from head to toe in your own multicolor mix! The Over the Rainbow Hat can be made using leftover yarns with as many or as few colors as you’d like. This hat works up quickly and would be a wonderful gift for someone special. Grab the pattern right here.

4. Flower Power Moto Mitts - Amy Small

Skill Level: Beginner

Yarn: Dreamland Yarn

Needle Size: US 15 (10mm)

These fingerless mitts are a true one skein wonder where the yarn really gets to shine (Aka, does all the hard work of making this simple pattern totally showstopping!). Grab the free pattern right here.

5. Faye Fringe Bag Mini - Anna Skala adapted by Amy Small

Skill Level: Beginner

Yarn: Mini Skein Sampler Kit

Needle Size: US 13 (9 mm)

This fabulous accessory is a mini version of the Faye Fringe Bag pattern, designed by Anna Skala. It’s a perfect opportunity to experiment with color, texture, and fringe. Mix and match yarns to make it your own! Grab the pattern right here.

6. Super Scrunchie - Julie Robinson

Skill Level: Beginner

Yarn: Any

Needle Size: US size 10 (6mm) or Size K crochet hook

Do you remember wearing scrunchies as a kid and just adoring them?! Well they're back and we are so excited to share our Knit Collage version with you! In this pattern, we give you 3 different options: a crochet version and 2 knit versions. This pattern will work well with most of our yarns. Also, these make fun bracelets and are a great use of any extra scrap yarn, you may have laying around! Grab the pattern right here.

Got any other patterns that you would at to this list? I would love to hear all your favorite gift knitting projects in the comments below!