Magazine Review: I Like Knitting Magazine, December 2016

Santa came early! The December issue of I Like Knitting Magazine is now available for download or viewing. When the weather outside turns frightful, stay cozy with comfy scarves, sweaters, and hats that will keep you toastier than a mug of hot cocoa! Start creating holiday cheer when you receive this bi-monthly magazine on your iPad or Desktop.

     · 25+ merry& bright winter projects

     · Festive ideas for handmade holiday gifts

     · Expert articles & tips to banish cabin fever

     · Exclusive patterns for your winter wardrobe

It's the most wonderful time of the year with 25+ new Merry + Bright patterns! The chill air is no match for the knit pieces in the December issue of I Like Knitting. From quick knits for quick gifts like the Snow What Fun Cowl to the ultra-cozy Arctic Cardigan, these patterns will keep you busy all season long.

What I love about this magazine is that every issue has tutorials and tips. I enjoy the teaching elements that are provided so that you are not just getting patterns, which are totally fun, but there is some new techniques to learn.

In this issue is a fun pillow pattern with a photo tutorial along with a vest and hat KAL for the little ones in your life.

 

What I love also is that the issue is broken up into sections that makes it super easy to navigate and find just what you want to knit when you want.


In the section One Big Cozy Family:

Adirondack Mountain Socks

Aren't You Plaid it's Christmas Set

Isn't just the cutest! How adorable would your holiday family photos look with the littles dressed alike in the set

Winter Garden Gate Throw

Cute Couple Sweaters

With this sweater, you don't have to steal his. You can make one for your guy and one for yourself as well.

In the section Merry + Bright:

Frozen Roses Socks

These socks are easier than they seem to make and looks so cozy. The lacey pattern add a bit of detail with bobbles that are fun to make.

Olive Clutch

Feather Gray Boot Toppers

These boot toppers are super cute and super fast to make.

 Blue Spruce Mug Cozy

Coffee Break Hat

Patches Make Perfect Ornaments

Snow What Fun Cowl

Norwegian Snowflake Stocking

In the section Winter Whites:

This section is so beautiful and so well curated. Each piece is has a special element that just takes the design up a notch, from the lace detail on the Chai Latte Pullover to the zipper detail on the Cozy Vintage Dress.

Arctic Cardigan

Iceberg Cardigan

Let it Snow Shawl

Snowdrop Shawl

Chai Latte Pullover

White Hot Chocolate Coat

Eggnog Stole

Cozy Vintage Dress

In the section Northern Lights:

Auroral Scarf

Aurora Boreale Infinity Scarf

Dancing Lights Shawl & Scarf

In the section Into The Woods:
If you want cute, this section has it in spades. There is something for the little ones in your life from a fun top with hearts on it's paws or a fun hat to keep the chill out. These piece are small and fast to make. You can whip one, or two in no time.

Woodland Fox

Woodland Bunny

Gray Wolf Cardigan

Frozen Cables Hat

Chickadee Sweater

Bluebird Sweater

Silver Meadow Beanie

So, I am curious. What is your favorite design from this issue? Is it one of the sweaters or one of those super adorable kid's project? Leave a comment below and let me know.


All photos used are from I Like Knitting Magazine.

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Until next time... Stitch On!
Tian

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