December 2025: Table of Contents

Chase away the winter blues with the December issue of I Like Knitting, featuring cozy knits inspired by luxurious ski resorts and your favorite winter getaway location. Start by knitting up our current obsession: The Après Ski Set, which includes a hat and sweater combination with just the right amount of vintage appeal. Next, the elegant Gossamer Bowback Sweater is lightweight but surprisingly warm and features a gorgeous detail: a partly open back held together by delicate knitted bows. Pair it with your favorite jeans and boots for the cutest fall ensemble!
Explore other essentials, from colorwork cardigans and pullovers, to heavy weight mittens, blankets, shawls and more. Get ready for the changing seasons with this striking selection of patterns.

Happy knitting!

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Après Ski Set

The Après Ski Set is the perfect ensemble to wear after a day on the slopes, offering both warmth and style. This matching hat and sweater feature the words “Après Ski” in playful colorwork, achieved with intarsia on the sweater and embroidery on the hat. Vintage-inspired ribbing adds classic charm, while the whimsical details make this set a comforting, stylish choice, perfect for an après-ski cozying up. Read More 

Gossamer Bowback Sweater

Embrace the beauty of laceweight yarn with the Gossamer Bowback Sweater, an elegant, showstopping piece perfect for all winter long. Light as air yet surprisingly warm, its subtle texture and silvery, neutral hue make this a sweater that pairs well with skirts, dresses or your favorite dark wash jeans. A semi-open back is drawn together with delicate knitted bows to keep the sweater charmingly semi closed. Read More 

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