It’s that time of year again – the holidays are rapidly approaching and it’s time to decide who gets a handmade item and what we want to make for them! The Yarnistas have gathered some fantastic suggestions for this gift making season – for hands and feet!

Beeswax Mitts

Suggested by: Kerry

Sizes:

• Two sizes, to fit 7-7.5 (8-8.5)”/18-19 (20.5-21.5)cm palm circumference, measured just above the thumb.

Supplies:

• Needles – US 3 – 3.25 mm & US 5 – 3.75 mm
• Yarn – 140 – 194 yards (128 – 177 m) DK Weight

Yarn suggestions:

• Di Gilpin Lalland

Nalu Mitts

Suggested By: Maiah

Sizes:

• One Size (7.5” circumference)

Supplies:

• Needle – US 3 – 3.25 mm
• Yarn – 164 yards sport weight yarn

Yarn suggestions:

• Quince & Co Chickadee

Spiced Cocoa

Suggested by: Jillian

Sizes:

• S (fits 6.8-7.8″), M (fits 7.5-8.5″), L (fits 8.4-9.4″)

Supplies:

• Needle -US 6 – 4.0 mm
• Yarn -95 – 115 yards (87 – 105 m) Worsted Weight Yarn

Yarn suggestions:

• WoolDreamers Mota

My Rainbow Heart

Suggested by: Maiah

Sizes:

• Adult Small (Medium, Large)

Supplies:

• Needles – US 3 – 3.25 m & US 1 – 2.25 mm
• Yarn – Fingering Weight
  • Main Color : 120 (140, 160) yards
  • TOTAL Contrasting Color : 104 (116, 128) yards

Yarn suggestions:

• Miss Babs Toes
• Freia Handpaint Minis

Kinfolk Mitts

Suggested by: Jillian

Sizes:

• S M, L, XL
• Circumference: 6-7 7-8, 8-9, 9-10“ / 15-18 19-20.5, 2.5 – 23, 23 – 25cm
• In two lengths: Short to Wrist & Long to Forearm

Supplies:

• Needles – US 6 – 4.0 mm & US 7 – 4.5 mm
• DK weight / 8 ply
  • Short: 125 165, 200,240 yd / 114 151, 183, 220m
  • Long: 180, 240, 260, 280 yd / 165 220, 238, 256m

Yarn suggestions:

• Mrs. Moon Plump DK

The Amphitrite Gloves

Suggested by: Heather

Sizes:

• S M, L
• To Fit Palm Circumference: 7” (8 ½”, 10”)

Supplies:

• Hooks – 5.5 mm (I) / 6.0 mm (J)
• Yarn – Approximately 125 (135, 145) yds Worsted/Aran Weight

Yarn suggestions:

• Berroco Wizard
• Stonewool Cormo

For Joy & Comfort

Suggested by: Maiah

Sizes:

• 1 (2, 3, 4) 7 (8, 9, 9.25)” / 18 (20, 23, 24) cm circumference at ankle below cuff / 7.25 (8, 8.75, 9.5)” / 18 (20, 22, 24) cm foot circumference.

Supplies:

• Needles: US 4 – 3.5 mm / US 5 – 3.75 mm / US 6 – 4.0 mm
• Yarn: 241 – 338 yards (220 – 309 m) worsted weight

Yarn suggestions:

• Knitting for Olive Merino 
• or Pascuali Merino Baby (washable)

Soda Water

Suggested by: Maiah

Sizes:

• 1 (2, 3, 4) / 56 (60, 64, 72) sts in the foot / Finished foot circumference: 17 (18.5, 19.5. 21.5) cm / 6¾ (7¼, 7¾, 8¾)”

Supplies:

• Needles:US 0 – 2.0 mm
• Yarn:197 – 328 yards (180 – 300 m) fingering weight

Yarn suggestions:

• Spun Right Round Tough Sock
• Miss Babs Yummy 2 Ply

Kingusse

Suggested by: Heather

Sizes:

• 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) / Finished hand circumference: 14.5 (16, 17.5, 20.5, 22)cm / 5.75 (6.25, 7, 8, 8.75)”

Supplies:

• Hook: 4.5mm (US 7)
• Yarn:197 – 416 yards (180 – 380 m) DK Weight

Yarn suggestions:

• Di Gilpin Lalland

Granny Square Boot Cuffs

Suggested by: Heather

Sizes:

• XS-S, M-L, XL

Supplies:

• Hooks: 4.0 mm (G) /3.5 mm (E)
• Yarn: Two or More Colors DK Weight Yarn

Yarn suggestions:

• Berroco Ultra Wool DK

Stippers

Suggested by: Jillian

Sizes:

• Foot Circumference: 6.5 (7.75, 8.75)in, 16.5 (19.5, 22)cm. Length to joining: 4 (4.5, 5)in, 10 (11.5, 12.5)cm Total length is customizable

Supplies:

• Needle: US 10½ – 6.5 mm
• Yarn: 100 – 160 yards (91 – 146 m) Bulky Weight Yarn

Yarn suggestions:

• De Rerum Natura Cyrano