Two free scarf patterns, two yarns

In this morning's Classic Elite newsletter are two free patterns for reversible cowls with cable stitches, knit with CEYarns' bulky weight Ariosa yarn, described as "soft and squishy" and obviously comfortable to be worn next to the skin, which is so important for an infinity scarf pattern or cowl. The longer cable cowl pattern caught the eye and is rated as easy. Knitnscribble, only recently charmed by Cascade's Baby Alpaca chunky weight yarn, was intrigued by the discovery of Ariosa, admittedly "a day late and a dollar short," yip-pee! another soft and luscious reasonably priced yarn for today's so popular quick knitting projects. 

Easy Sweet Caroline baby blanket pattern

So precious, and easy to knit is Sweet Caroline, a scalloped design free knitting pattern baby blanket. Knitted with two strands throughout on US size 15 circular needle (10 mm), only 6 rows of pattern, this freebie is offered by Plymouth Yarn Company and a quick knit up in several pastel colors of soft cotton yarn, or choose a solid colorway.

Susies Reading Mitts found among the missing

"Three little kittens have lost their mittens.." is the song some knitters are singing on Ravelry. A popular fingerless mitts, wrist warmers pattern: Susies Reading Mitts has been archived as a free pattern. With over 5,000 projects for the fingerless mittens already, the lost pattern seems to have caused quite a clatter among knitters.

One resourceful knitter has found Susie's fingerless gloves at this link, which is still live.

These Susie's Reading Mitts at the left are by AliceKathryn.

Famous mitten patterns in the limelight

As practical as they are stylish, fingerless mittens and wrist-warmers, have been in the limelight for a few years now. Here are some of knitnscribble's favorite mitten patterns, full-on and fingerless, free patterns, like Bella's mittens from the Twilight saga, owl mittens, and one at a teeny tiny price.

Not so ordinary knit and crochet holiday gifts

'Tis the season for Christmas crafts, knitting and crocheting holiday gifts for those special people on your list. A scarf, mittens, and hats are always welcomed, but here are a few ideas you may have not thought of.

Many of these smaller knitted ideas can be knit or crocheted with yarn bits and pieces and used for Christmas party hostess gifts, too. A Christmas crafts free pattern for every day until Santa comes.

Big knit and crochet ponchos are back

The comeback of this season has to be ponchos and capelets, which six years ago were also a hit. Classic style, this time, the design adds a turtleneck for warmth and practicality. Often worn by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, turtleneck ponchos to fit any age or size person on the planet.

Dogs and cats on your needles

Amusing and loyal, just as man's best friend in real life, dog and cat patterns for oodles of different pedigrees of little stuffed animals. Amigurumi knitting patterns that appear so life-like, meows and yaps are expected to commence any second. Two creative UK designers have also remembered dog coat patterns and jackets, too, and not just for dogs!.