Happy 2026! This winter's new knitting books bring bold socks, wearable garments, global inspiration, and decorative techniques. Highlights include Summer Lee's vibrant The Sock Obsession, Kutova Kika's romantic Knits to Wear, pattern collections inspired by islands and world textiles, Malabrigo's Uruguayan classics, plus books on embroidery and Estonian roosimine. From cozy staples to eye-catching details, there's plenty of fresh inspiration to cast on this season.

In the last blog post of 2025 I take a look back at a year in knitting, designing, and blogging. I share what I knit (14 projects and 11.2 km of yarn!), from fast cowls to a slow, scrap-busting colorwork dress, plus how my knitting speed changed from last year. The blog post also rounds up 8 new pattern releases, highlights the most popular among fans and my personal favorite design, and reviews the year's most-read blog posts from technical tutorials to trend forecasts.

Discover 15 exciting Advent MKALs to cast on this December! This round-up gathers mystery mittens, socks, hats, cowls, and shawls that are perfect for scraps, minis, or leftover stash yarn. All patterns are available in English, with clues released throughout the month. If you love colorwork, texture, and daily surprises, there’s a festive project waiting to brighten your holiday knitting.

talvi knits advent calendar returns in 2025! From December 1 to 24, a different knitting pattern will go on sale for 24 hours, with discounts growing each day. Expect a mix of newer releases and fan favorites... plus a little surprise on Christmas Day! Announcements go out daily to newsletter subscribers.

Step into a new Gilded Age of cozy knits! In this post I take you behind the scenes of Gilded Haze, a circular yoke sweater inspired by the fluffy glow of silk mohair yarn. Learn how the idea grew from yarn choice to finished design, explore the construction details, and discover tips on fit, shaping, and yarn substitutions. Elegant yet easy to knit, Gilded Haze is warmth and hazy glamour wrapped in one.

What does “slip 1” really mean? In this post, you’ll learn seven ways to slip a stitch, from the four basic methods every knitter should know to more advanced techniques like slipping two stitches together and the special sl1yo used in brioche knitting. Discover how stitch orientation and yarn position affect your fabric, and master when (and why) to slip purlwise or knitwise.