More Memorable Makes of 2025

by Meg Dedolph

After talking about some of our favorite finished objects from 2025 around here, we heard from customers about their favorites as well. 

It’s no fun keeping good patterns and projects a secret, so if you’re looking for something new to try this month, here are some ideas for you.

Fern is so close to finishing her Timbo vest, done in a bulky weight yarn. She picked it up again and is almost ready to sew it together - just in time for a warm layering piece for the rest of the winter. 

Nancy loved the cowl from the 2025 Mystery Knit Along, the Magical Mystery Tour, by Susan Ashcroft. 

If you’re the kind of person who loves surprises, keep your eyes open for this event - we pick a pattern and break it up into clues, without telling you what the final project will be. There are usually special yarn kits, meetups and new techniques to try.

(Her runner-up was a first pair of socks - hooray for trying something new!)

Barbara loved her Skip Cowl, by Alison Green - her quote? “Super fun to knit and such an attractive finished piece.” If you’re looking forward to trying some colorwork this year, a slipped-stitch pattern like this one is a terrific way to start. 

Her other obsession is the Sinkmates Suite by Lorilee Beltman - fun dishcloth patterns with an attached I-cord loop.The pattern includes eight different designs, and I can see how a pile of cotton yarn in fun colors would make these really entertaining. 

Not only are dishcloths practical, they're great for skill-building, because they give you a way to learn a new technique or play with a new stitch pattern - a fiber arts appetizer rather than a main course. 

Carol’s favorite finish was a Cozy Cubes sweater, by Hinterm Stein. She said she wears it almost every week because it’s warm and stylish and looks good with dressy or casual outfits. 

Two hats from “Knit the National Parks,” by Nancy Bates made Vonda’s top-knits list. She made hats inspired by Arches National Park and Saguaro National Park for family members as gifts and they loved them. You can see all of Nancy’s hat patterns here and plan vacation knitting to coordinate with vacation destinations this year. 

Renee loved making her Soundtrack sweater, inspired in part by a shop sample. (I’m guessing it’s this one, and not this Marie Greene favorite.) If you’re thinking about making a sweater this year, but the sleeves seem offputting, consider a short-sleeved top instead - you can learn a lot about sweater construction and fit, and save the long sleeves for your next project. 

Chris reports that this was her favorite finished project - nothing like a good basic hat for everyday use. Check out the Rios yarn in Pisces; it looks great knit up. Need a good basic hat pattern? We like the Basic Beanie from Tin Can Knits. It comes in a huge range of sizes and yarn weights, so it’s a really versatile pattern.

Pam said her favorite project last year was making a pair of snowmen for her grandsons. She started with a topsy-turvy pattern from Susan B. Anderson, but only made the snowman half. Toys and little friends are great for using up scraps and half-balls of yarn. If you want to sharpen your skills, they’re often full of increases and decreases, plus opportunities to knit in the round.