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There’s snow time like the present to knit a cozy project!
Dear Knitter,
The coming of winter calls for getting cozy: hot drinks, a crackling fire—and comfy winter wear. We have you covered from head to toe with stunning projects you can knit anytime. Some are perfectly portable; others need a little space to spread out. One thing you can be sure of: you won’t run short of projects any time soon when you have the December 2025 Issue of I Like Knitting!
Vintage Chic, Sweet Style
Some styles never seem to go out of style. Featured on our cover, the Après Ski Set is a real standout. This matching hat and sweater set features whimsical colorwork and vintage-inspired ribbing to add some classic charm. Romantically soft and elegant, our Gossamer Bowback Sweater is light as air, yet surprisingly warm. This pattern is rated easy and is a great topper for a holiday outfit or just your favorite jeans. Sweet softness!
Sweet Sweaters
If colorwork is your thing, consider the Nordic Night Pullover with its stunning snowflake pattern.If a solid sweater is on your to-knit list, maybe you’d like to make the Blue Mountain Pullover with its beautiful swirling texture.
Our December 2025 Issue also includes cardigans for everyone from toddlers to adults, a very versatile vest, and a positively adorable Fair Isle capelet
Make it a Set
Need to knit the perfect present? How about a hat and mitten set? We have two — plus a 3-piece super set! The Cozy Checks Hat, Mitts, and Cowl Set is a perfect project for beginning and experienced knitters alike. Most of the project is knit in the round, and you’ll love the way the two colors work together to create the checked pattern and cozy texture. For some stunning colorwork, make the Swan Lake Hat and Mittens Set. The pattern is fully charted so your swans will come out swimmingly! For more fun colorwork, make the Latvian Hat and Mitten Set — so bright and cheerful!
Super Scarves & Cozy Cowls
You can really never have too many scarves, can you? They’re fun to make, fun to wear, and great to give as gifts. The Mystic Mountains Scarf is an easy weekend project you’ll want to wear as soon as it’s off your needles. Knit in a bias garter stitch, this eye-catching color block scarf is one of our favorite types of projects — it looks way more complicated to make than it really is! Get into the zigzag zone with simple short rows, increases, and decreases. You can customize this scarf to have it your way, and it works well with virtually any yarn, especially gradient yarn (one of our favorites!). If you prefer working in the round, try the Kiona Cowl with its geometric pattern evoking fish in the sea; Snow What Fun Cowl with its bright diamond pattern; Mountain Air Infinity Scarf with the lovely look of a fresh snowfall; the Snowflake Infinity Scarf with its Scandinavian-inspired tessellating design; or the Fuchsia Snowflakes Cowl with its bold pattern and beautiful edging. The Corey Colorwork Scarf is worked in the round, too. It will give you a creative challenge with a stunning payoff. You’ll love the feel and drape of this scarf — you may want to keep it for yourself!
Sofa Snuggles
There’s snow place like home, and now is always a good time to work on something for your sofa.Our Nordic Bolster Pillow draws on classic Nordic patterning in the round and can be finished in a weekend. And if you like the look of modular knitting but you’d rather not have to join dozens of pieces together, make our Faux Modular Afghan using the stranded knitting method. The stitch pattern gives the illusion of squares, all knit in one continuous piece. You can customize this pattern to make your afghan just the size you want.
Toasty Toes
Toast your toes by the fire with a pair of beginner-friendly socks. Work our Fluffy Lodge Socks from the toe up — a pair at a time! The twisted rib pattern adds texture and extra coziness. If you’re an old hand at knitting socks, this pattern is flexible enough for you to customize it with your preferred heel and toe techniques to make these socks uniquely yours. The Adirondack Socks are worked from the top down and feature a lovely zig-zag cable that may remind you of zipping down the slopes or rambling through the woods. This pattern is a combination of simple cables, garter stitch, lace, and a Fleegle heel. They’re so pretty, you won’t want to cover them up!
All these patterns and more are in our December 2025 Issue from I Like Knitting. There’s something here to satisfy every knitter’s interest. Which project will you cast on first?